Issue 12 Winter 2017
How to survive w
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Lots for Feb Half Term and Mother’s Day Events, Gifts and more
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The best family friendly events across North Derbyshire!
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Welcome to Issue 12...
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Happy New Year, and welcome to the first Lots for Tots North Derbyshire of 2017! While the weather might be cold, there is still plenty to see and do with your under 5’s this winter! Check out our What’s On Local pages for the best events between now and the end of March. With Shrove Tuesday, Valentines Day, Feb Half Term and Mother’s Day to look forward its another busy season! Our What’s On Weekly pages have loads of suggestions for group, activities and classes you and your little ones can enjoy together. Why not try a new session out and be sure to let them know them where you saw it! If you don’t already, why not follow our Facebook page for more of What’s On this Winter! We will be adding more local events as we find them and also sharing news and offers. Have a fab few months and I’ll speak to you in the Spring!
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Issue 12
Winter 2017
How to survive with the un d
er five s
Lots for Feb Half Term and Mother’s Day
Events, Gifts and
more
Lots on Local
The best family friendly events across North Derbyshire!
Lots on Weekly
Find your local groups, activities & classes
FREE
North Derbyshire
Distributing directly
to 13,000 families in Chesterfield, The Peak District, Buxton, North East Derbyshire, Bolsover District & Alfreton
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Lots on Local... January Fri 13th - Sun 15th & Thu 19th - Sat 21st January Various Showings
Sleeping Beauty - Family Panto
Dronfield Civic Hall, Dronfield Dronfield Musical Theatre Group present their 2017 Family Panto, Sleeping Beauty. Tickets: £ 8.50 and £ 7.50 (concessions) For Tickets: Telephone 01246 416364 Mon 16th January 10.30am - 12pm & 12.45 - 2.15pm
Nature Tots: Birds of a Feather
Whistlestop Centre, Matlock Bath Railway Station, DE4 3PT Children aged 3-5 are invited to bring their adults along to this fun winter themed playgroup session. Come along to our playgroup with a difference. Nature Tots has a different wildlife theme for every session and encourages tots and parents to get outdoors to learn together. Sessions tend to include a story, outdoor activities, crafts and a snack and drink. Booking is essential as numbers are limited. Tel 01773 881188 Fri 20th January 10.30am - 12pm
Wed 25th - Sat 28th January & Wed 1st Feb - Sat 4th February 7.15pm (Sat Matinee 2.15pm)
The Youlgrave Pantomime - Cinderella
Youlgrave Village Hall, Holywell Lane, Youlgrave, Bakewell, DE45 1UT This show will be packed with every ingredient for the perfect traditional family pantomime. www.yvh.org.uk/panto Thu 26th January 10am - 12pm
Ranger Tots - Brilliant Birds
Shillito Wood Car Park, Hope Valley Pre-school children and their accompanying adults can get involved in nature crafts, wildlife themed activities and outdoor adventures. Collect stamps for every session and gain rewards! First child £4 per session, additional children £3, which includes a snack and a drink. Booking is essential as places are limited, please contact bryony.thomson@ easternmoors.org.uk or call the office 0114 2891543 for more information. Sat 28th - Mon 30th January
Nature Tots: Forest Fridays
RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch
Millers Dale Station car park, Tideswell Our popular Nature Tots group ventures out in to the forest for nine sessions fully funded by Nestle Waters UK. Join us for wildlife themed games, activities and crafts in the woods. All sessions include a story, snack and drink. Booking essential as places are limited. Call 01773 881188.
Your Garden! Big Garden Birdwatch helps to build a picture of garden wildlife across the UK. Get ready to take part by registering for your FREE pack, full of fascinating facts, tips and advice. www.rspb.org.uk
Tue 24th - Sat 28th January 7.15pm (Sat Matinee 2pm)
Market Place, Chesterfield Calling all budding Young Traders (Age 5-25) to take a FREE stall on Chesterfield Market at the Young Person’s Market. Come along and be a market trader for a day! Boost your pocket money and sell your unwanted toys and books, and clothes that no longer fit. To book a stall contact Chesterfield Visitor Information Centre on 01246 345777/8
Bolsover Drama Group - Cinderella
The Assembly Rooms, Bolsover Join the delightful Cinderella, her outrageously funny ugly sisters Gertrude and Grizelda and the endearing page boy Buttons for this traditional pantomime for all the family. www.bolsoverdramagroup.org 4
Sun 29th January 11am - 3pm
Chesterfield Young Person’s Market
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Lots on Local... February Sat 4th February 11am & 2pm
Story Telling: Bedtime
Chesterfield Museum, St Mary’s Gate Bring your children along to enjoy some stories and to handle and talk about objects from the musuem collection. Ages 4-7 years. www.chesterfieldmuseum.co.uk Mon 6th February 10.30am - 12pm & 12.45 - 2.15pm
Nature Tots: Muddy Puddle Tots
Wildlife Discovery Room, Carsington Water Visitor Centre DE6 1ST Come along to our playgroup with a difference. Sessions include a story, outdoor activities, crafts and a snack & drink. Booking essential Tel 01773 881188 Sat 11th - Sun 19th February 11am 4pm
Half Term Excitement at Hardwick
Hardwick Hall, Doe Lea, Chesterfield Take part in a family craft to help us celebrate our embroidery Lucretia returning from conservation. Explore the great outdoors and visit the play trail. www.nationaltrust.org.uk Sat 11th - Sun 26th February 10.30am - 3.30pm
Winter Welly Family Trail
Longshaw, Nr Sheffield, S11 7TZ Put your wellies on and get out in the fresh air this half term. Celebrate National Nest Box Week as you look for birds and find out where they live. www.nationaltrust.org.uk Mon 13th - Fri 17th February
Holiday Sessions @ StraightCurves StraightCurves, 104 Saltergate, S40 1NE ÂŁ3.50 + dependent on session. Various sessions available. 3-16 Year olds (under 6yrs with parents) Bookable 01246 807575
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Mon 13th - Fri 17th February 11am 3pm
Medieval Mayhem at Bolsover Castle
Bolsover Castle, Castle Street, Bolsover Step back in time and have medieval fun this half term! Normal Admission charges www.english-heritage.org.uk Mon 20th February 10.30am - 12pm & 12.45 - 2.15pm
Nature Tots: Wriggly Worms
Whistlestop Centre, Matlock Bath Railway Station, DE4 3PT Children aged 3-5 are invited to bring their adults along to this fun winter themed playgroup session. Booking essential Tel 01773 881188 Thu 23rd February 10am - 12pm
Ranger Tots - Poo!
Barbrook Cottage, Nr Owler Bar, S17 3BQ Pre-school children and their accompanying adults can get involved in nature crafts, wildlife themed activities and outdoor adventures. Booking essential. bryony.thomson@ easternmoors.org.uk or call 0114 2891543 Fri 24th February 10.30am - 12pm
Nature Tots: Forest Fridays
Millers Dale Station car park, Tideswell Our popular Nature Tots group ventures out in to the forest for nine sessions fully funded by Nestle Waters UK. Join us for wildlife themed games, activities and crafts in the woods. Booking essential. Call 01773 881188. Sat 25th February 11am & 2.30pm
Big Wooden Horse presents Monstersaurus
Pavilion Arts Centre, Buxton Follow young inventor Monty as he creates a whole world of whacky inventions and incredible monsters. Now he has made them all, what is he going to do with them?! Book via the Box Office on 01298 72190 or www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
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Lots on Local... March Wed 1st March 1pm & 4.30pm & Thu 2nd March 10am & 1pm
Mon 20th March 10.30am - 12pm & 12.45 - 2.15pm
Water Street, Buxton From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this BAFTA award-winning television animation live on stage! Box Office: 01298 72190 www.boh.org.uk
Whistlestop Centre, Matlock Bath Railway Station, DE4 3PT Children aged 3-5 are invited to bring their adults along to this fun winter themed playgroup session. Booking is essential as numbers are limited. Tel 01773 881188
Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom
Sat 4th March 11am & 2pm
Story Telling: Animal Antics
Chesterfield Museum, St Mary’s Gate Bring your children along to enjoy some stories and to handle and talk about objects from the musuem collection. Suitable for children aged 4-7 years. Free Entry. www.chesterfieldmuseum.co.uk Sat 4th March 1 - 7pm
Baby & Toddler Fayre
babyluv, Unit 32 Storforth Trading Estate, Hasland, S41 0QQ Local business stalls including Tiger Mama massage, Jumping Clay & many more. Great offers from babyluv on the day. Light refreshments, nibbles & a free raffle with some great prizes to be won too. 01246 220544 Mon 6th March 10.30am - 12pm & 12.45 - 2.15pm
Nature Tots: Owl Babies
Wildlife Discovery Room, Carsington Water Visitor Centre DE6 1ST Come along to our playgroup with a difference. Nature Tots has a different wildlife theme for every session and encourages tots and parents to get outdoors to learn together. Booking is essential. Tel 01773 881188 Sun 19th March 12 - 4pm
Chesterfield Miniature Railway Rides Hady Hill (Behind St Peter & Paul School) Free Admission and parking. Rides £1 or 6 for £5 www.cdmes.co.uk 8
Nature Tots: Plants Get Growing
Fri 24th March 10.30am - 12pm
Nature Tots: Forest Fridays
Millers Dale Station car park, Tideswell Our popular Nature Tots group ventures out in to the forest for nine sessions fully funded by Nestle Waters UK. Join us for wildlife themed games, activities and crafts in the woods. All sessions include a story, snack and drink. Booking essential as places are limited. Call 01773 881188. Sat 25th March - Sun 23th April 11am - 4pm
Spring Family Activities
Hardwick Hall, Doe Lea, Chesterfield, S44 5QJ Explore nature at Hardwick with the arrival of Spring. Throughout the school holidays activities for all the family to enjoy. There may be additional charges for craft activities. www.nationaltrust.org.uk Thu 30th March 10am - 12pm
Ranger Tots - Silly Sticks
Location TBC Pre-school children and their accompanying adults can get involved in nature crafts, wildlife themed activities and outdoor adventures. First child £4 per session, additional children £3, which includes a snack and a drink. Booking is essential as places are limited, please contact bryony.thomson@ easternmoors.org.uk or call the office 0114 2891543 for more information.
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Live on stage!
© The Elf Factory Ltd/Entertainment One UK Ltd 2008.
From the makers of Peppa Pig, the BATFA award winning television show
Wednesday 1 March 1pm & 4.30pm & Thursday 2 March 10am & 1pm Box Office: 01298 72190 www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk www.benandhollylive.com 619 Sheffield Rd, Sheepbridge, Chesterfield, S41 9DX Tel: 01246 450354 nrhymes1@uwclub.net •Quality care & education for children aged 3mths - 5yrs •Dedicated highly qualified staff •Open Mon-Fri 8–5.30, 51 weeks per year •Established for over 20 years by professional caring owners
Contact Nursery to book your visit or request a brochure
Wardgate Way, Holme Hall, Chesterfield, S40 4SL Contact 01246 221184 manager@promisesnursery.co.uk
At Promises Day Nursery, we offer high quality care and education
- Care for ages 3 months to 5 yrs - Excellent provision for babies - Creative outdoor play spaces
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Buxton and High Peak
Most classes are Term-Time only
Buxton Weigh, Stay and Play
9.30-11am Mon (alternate weeks). Buxton Library
NCT Playgroup
9.30-11.30am Mon. Buxton Scout Hut, junction of Peveril Road and Clifton Road
Mini Movers & Groovers 10-10.45am Mon Pavillion Arts Centre
Messy Play
1-3pm Mon Fairfield Children’s Centre
Stay, Play and Weigh
9.30-11.30am 4th Wed of month Children’s Centre, Warmbrook Road
Rainbow Parent & Toddlers
9.30am-3pm Wed The Becket Room, St Thomas Becket Parish Church, Market Place
Hayfield Hayfield Baby and Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Fri Hayfield Primary School
New Mills
Weigh, Stay and Play
St George’s Play Group
9.30-11am Tue (alternate weeks) Fairfield Children’s Centre
9.30-11.30am Wed St George’s Parish Hall, Church Lane
NCT Bumps and Babes
Breast Feeding Group
10.30am-12pm Wed (various locations - contact highpeak@nct.org.uk to be added to the weekly email)
NCT Baby Express
10.30am-12pm 1st Thu of month. Pizza Express, Buxton. Non mobile babies only.
Musical Steps
10.20-10.50am (Baby Band) 11-11.40am (Toddler Troupe) Fri. Buxton URC
Baby Days
10-11.30am Fri Fairfield Childrens Centre
Toddler Group
10am-12pm Fri Buxton Methodist Church
Chapel-En-Le-Frith The Ark Parent and Toddler Group
9am-12pm Mon 9am-3pm Tue Chapel-en-le-Frith Methodist Church, Market Street 10
10.30-11.30am 4th Thursday of the month. Pulse Cafe, Union Road
Whaley Bridge Taxal and Fernilee School Under 5’s Group 9.30-11am Mon £1 with free tea, coffee, juice and biscuits. Lots of craft activities, toys, games, singing and friendly chat.
Stay, Play and Weigh
1.45-3.30pm Tue. Uniting Church (once per month)
Bump, Baby & Toddler Group 9.30-11am Fri. Uniting Church, Whaley Bridge
Class & group details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change. Please check with the event organiser before setting out.
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Cherish Family Support 10 years of caring support for expectant mothers & families in need Based in Buxton, Cherish Family Support operates pregnancy & family support services across the High Peak: Choices Counselling Service is a confidential counselling service by a qualified team. Support & counselling for anyone experiencing ante /postnatal depression, family problems, or difficulties after any form of pregnancy loss. Little Blessings social enterprise store sells good quality pre-loved nursery
equipment, baby & children’s clothes, toys & books. The Cherish Family Support Fund provides grants of clothes & equipment for expectant mothers or families in hardship, following referral. Jo & the team offer a warm welcome for you at the shop on Spring Gardens in Buxton. Find them on Facebook or visit www. cherishfamilysupport.org.uk for counselling enquiries.
Sponsored by Old Vicarage School
Find us at the end of Spring Gardens in Buxton, under the viaduct. Easy parking available in Sylvan car park just opposite, near The Railway pub, or by Ashwood Park on A6.
little blessings
for bump, baby & beyond A local charity providing quality, nearly new:
Stall bookings now open
Maternity and children’s wear Nursery and baby equipment Pushchairs, toys, books Donated items always welcome
Saturday 22nd April 2017
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08456 436 831
Tel: 01298 22388
www.cherishfamilysupport.org.uk
111 - 113, Spring Gardens, Buxton, SK17 6BX
Open Mon - Sat | 9.30am - 5pm
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Central Derbyshire
Most classes are Term-Time only
Alfreton BEARs
10-11.30am Mon (Breastfeeding support) Alfreton Children’s Centre
Watchorn Tots
10-11.45am Wed Watchorn Church Hall, Derby Rd
Carry Together Sling Library 1-2.30pm alternate Thu Genesis Play Centre
Belper Twistin Tots
9.45-11.30am Mon 9.45-11.45am Tue Music & Play sessions. We have an hour’s Twistin Tots’ music, followed by an hour’s play plus the opportunity for tea/coffee and cake for parents and carers.
Twistin Tinies
1.30-2.40pm Tue Belper Comm Hall, Bridge St 0–18mths. Free tasters are available – please call Jacqui on 07977 578359 to reserve your free taster.
Blackwell Toddler Group
9.15-11.15 Wed 1-3pm Fri Blackwell Community Centre.
Clay Cross
Otter Pups Swimming
Wed 10am Thu 10am 10months to 3 years. Sharley Park Leisure Centre
Rainbow Toddlers
10-11.30am Wed. Holmgate Evangelical Church, Valley Road
Story Time and Craft
1-3pm First Wed of the month Chuckles Indoor Play Centre, Bridge Street
Lillley Pond Singalong
1.30pm Third Wed of month Chuckles Indoor Play Centre, Bridge Street
Crich Toy Library
9.30-11.30am Mon Crich Glebe Field Centre
Popalong Baby/Toddler Group
9.30-11.30am Fri Crich Wesley Methodist Church, Chapel Lane
Tibshelf Tibshelf Tots
9.15-11.15am Wed Tibshelf Village Hall, 110 High St
Wessington Wessington Baby & Toddler Group
9.30-11.30am Tue. £2.50 per family including snack and drink. Wessington Church
Toddler Sessions @ Chuckles
9.30am-12pm Mon & Fri 12.30pm-3pm Wed Chuckles Indoor Play Centre, Bridge Street
Tiny Tumblers Wed
9.30-10.15am Under 3 years 10.30-11.15am 3-5 years 11.30am-12.15pm Mixed ages 12
Class & group details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change. Please check with the event organiser before setting out.
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Otter Pups
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Our Otter Pups classes are aimed at children aged from 10mths to 3yrs of age, accompanied in the water by a parent or carer.
Tiny S c Tumblers h o o l Fun Babies are introduced to the water in a safe, calm environment to help them build confidence while having fun.
Wednesdays
Sharley Park Leisure Centre: 10am - 10.30am
Thursdays
Dronfield Sports Centre: 9.30am, 10am, 10.30am, 11am
A pre-school gymnastic programme for children aged 18mths to 5yrs, designed to improve your child’s co-ordination and balance.
Sharley Park Leisure Centre: 10am - 10.30am
Mondays at Dronfield Sports Centre 11am to 11.45am - mixed age group 12.45pm to 1.30pm - under 3yrs 1.30pm to 2.15pm - 3-5yrs 2.15pm to 3pm - mixed age group
Wednesdays at Sharley Park Leisure Centre 9.30am to 10.15am - under 3yrs 10.30am to 11.15am - 3-5yrs 11.30am to 12.15pm - mixed age group
Fridays at Dronfield Sports Centre 12.45pm to 1.30pm - under 3yrs 1.30pm to 2.15pm - mixed age group 2.15pm to 3pm - 3-5yrs Parent participation is required
Find out more at www.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk DRONFIELD SPORTS CENTRE Tel: 01246 217217 SHARLEY PARK LEISURE CENTRE Tel: 01246 217277
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North East Derbyshire
Most classes are Term-Time only
Barlborough Little Birds at Barlborough
1-2.30pm Wed. Barlborough Hall School Nursery.
Bolsover Bainbridge Hall Tots & Toddlers 10-11.30am
Tue. Bainbridge Hall Learn through play 0-5. Free
Toy Library 3-3.45pm Thu
Bolsover Infant & Nursery School, Wellbeck Rd
Clowne
Mini Dribblers Mini Dribblers is a fun football
based session for girls/boys incorporating skills & small sided games Mon 9.30-10.15 (18m-3yrs) & 10.30-11.15am (3-5yrs) Clowne Sports Centre
Balanceability The UK’s first & only progressive
accredited ‘learn to cycle’ programme for children between 3-6 yrs. Clowne Sports Centre. Level 1 courses starting Jan 17. Tue 10.30-11.15am, course starts on 17th January (free taster 10th Jan) Sun 15th Jan 9-9.45-10.45am (free taster 8th Jan), Places must be pre booked. Call 01246 242364.
Ball Bonanza 9.30-10am Wed. 3-4 years Clowne Sports Centre
Open Play 11am-12.30pm Wed until 25th Jan.
Baby & Toddler Group
10-11.50am Mon Gosforth Lodge, Cliffe Park.
Tiny Tumblers
Mon 11-11.45am Mixed Ages 12.45-1.30pm Under 3 years 1.30-2.15pm 3-5 years 2.15-3pm Mixed Ages Otter Pups Swimming Thu 9.30, 10, 10.30, 11am 10months to 3 years.
Tiny Tumblers
Fri 12.45-1.30pm Under 3 1.30-2.15pm Mixed Ages 2.15-3pm 3-5 years Dronfield Sports Centre
Mastin Moor Little Monsters Playgroup
9.15-11.15am Tue Mastin Moor Community Centre, Worksop Rd
Staveley Weekly Swimming Lessons for Babies and Toddlers
Little Fishes (classes for 3-12m, 12-24m and 24-36m) Ducklings (3-5 years) Various days and times. The Healthy Living Centre
18m-4yrs. Clowne Sports Centre
Little Spikes 9.30-11am Mon Poolsbrook Social Club, Cottage Close
Mini Movers 9.30-10.15am Thu. 18m - 4yrs Clowne Sports Centre
9.30-11.30am Tue Staveley & Barrow Hill Comunity Rooms, High St
Doe Lea Doe Lea Ducklings
1.30-3pm Wed. The Doe Lea Centre
Dronfield Baby Massage Dronfield
Dronfield Hall Barn. Please contact Kate 07536015830 for details of next course. 14
Toy Library
Little Treasures 9.30-11am Tue
Staveley & Barrow Hill Community Rms, 47 High St
Postnatal Studio Class: Bring your Baby 1-1.45pm Wed The Healthy Living Centre
St Joseph’s Parent & Toddler 9-11am Thu St Joseph’s Primary School, Calver Crescent
Toy Library 9-10.30am Fri Inkersall Primary School, Green Rd, Inkersall
Aqua Natal 6.30-7.15pm Fri The Healthy Living Centre
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Do you run a class, session or activity for under 5’s? Advertise from £40 for 3 months inc. magazine advert, website listing Now taking bookings for April - Jun
Weekly term time sessions at Go! Active @The Arc for age 18 months+ (formerly Clowne Sports Centre) S43 4JY
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Chesterfield
Most classes are Term-Time only
Brampton Tots Café
Weekly Swimming Lessons for Babies and Toddlers
9.45-11.30am Mon. St Thomas’ Centre. An informal get together for parents/carers.
Little Fishes (classes for 3-12m, 12-24m and 24-36m). Ducklings (3-5 years) Various days and times. Queens Park Sports Centre
Totstop
Pregnancy Yoga
9.30-11am Wed Lifehouse Church, Chatsworth Road
Clever Crocs Nursery Parent and Toddler Group
9.30 - 11am Thu £2.50 per family including snack and drink. Clever Crocs Day Nursery, Chatsworth Road
Brimington Parent and Toddler Group
5-6.15pm Mon Queens Park Sports Centre
Jumping Clay @ Coffee St 10am & 10.30am Tues 2-5 year olds different mini makes each week, £2 a go. Text to book 07976 845 662 Coffee St Cafe, 15 Cavendish Street
Sands Monthly Support Sessions
1st Tue of month, 7-9pm Chesterfield Com.Fire Station, behind B&Q
9.15 - 11.15am Mon Hollingwood Community Rooms, Laburnum Street
Aqua Natal 6.45 - 7.30pm Tue. Queens Park Sports Centre
Little Starlets
Little Stars
10-11.30am Tue (0-3 yr) Manor Centre, Manor Rd
Little Bees 10-11.30am Fri St
Michael’s Church Hall, Church St
Calow Parent & Toddler
9.15-11.15am Wed Calow Comm Ctr, Allpits Ln
Chesterfield Little Creatives
9.45am-11am Mon & Fri £5 including drinks and materials. For preschool children (2-4yrs) and their parents. Arts, crafts and stories! StraightCurves, 104 Saltergate 16
9.30 - 11am Wed Chesterfield Church in the Peak, New Street Centre, off Park Road
Annunciation Toddler Group
9.30-11.30am Thu Annunciation Church, 2 Spencer Street
Central Methodist Toddlers 10-11.30am Thu Central Methodist Church, Saltergate
Sling Library 9.15-11am Fri
Holme Hall Children’s Centre, Taddington Rd
First Little Steps
1-2.30pm Fri Chesterfield Baptist Church, Cross St
Saturday Sessions @ StraightCurves
1.30-2.30pm Sat £7.50 inc. drinks & materials. 3-16 year olds (under 6yrs with parents) Bookable 01246 807575 StraightCurves, 104 Saltergate
Hasland GOO Play
10-12pm Mon Christian Life Church., Britannia Road
Mums/Carers & Tinies 9.15-11.15am Thu Hasland Youth Centre, Hasland Hall School.
Holymoorside Tiger Tots
1.30-3pm Tue Holymoorside Village Hall
Loundsley Green Parent & Toddler
9 to 11am Fri. Loundsley Green Community Centre.
Newbold Church Parent/Toddler 9-11am Tue Eagle Club, Littlemoor
Jellybean
9.30-11.30am Wed St Andrews Church Hall, 187 Newbold Road
Parent & Toddler
9-11am Fri Loundsley Green Com. Centre
www.lotsfortots.co.uk/north-derbyshire
Lots on Weekly... Most classes are Term-Time only
Arty and crafty workshops for all ages and abilities. From 2 to 102 we have something for everyone!
www.straightcurves.co.uk 104 Saltergate, Chesterfield, S40 1NE 01246 807575
Tiger-Mama Baby Massage with Nicola Marsh 6 week courses in Chesterfield One to One Private Tuition Check my Facebook page for details, course dates and venues Facebook: Nurture MeComplementary Therapies with Nicola Marsh Email: tmbm44@hotmail.com 07869100947
North Wingfield Small Wonders Baby & Toddlers
9.45 - 11.15am Tue Song & Rhyme Time/Games 9.34 - 11.15am Thu Stay & Play Helpthorne Lane Community Centre, New Street
Messy Monkeys 1-3pm (1-5yr) Wed. Alice’s View Children’s Ctr Baby Group
10.30am-12pm Fri Alice’s View Children’s Centre
Walton Tiger-Mama Baby Massage with Nicola Marsh
10.45-11.45am Tue 10.30-11.30am Wed 10.30-11.30am Fri St John’s Church, Walton Booking Essential 07869 100 947
Little Fishes
10-11.30am Thu St John’s Church, Walton Back Lane. Please note there is a waiting list for this group. Contact 01246 566205 to register your interest.
Wingerworth All Saints Toddlers
9.30-11.30am Mon Church Ctr, Longedge Lane
Tots & Toddlers
1-2.30pm Tue Parish Rooms, New Road
NEW Twistin Tots
1.30-2.30pm Wed Wingerworth Parish Rooms, New Rd. Musical fun for ages 0-5. Free Tasters available see website for details.
Class & group details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change. Please check with the event organiser before setting out.
T: 08456 436 839 E: northderbyshire@lotsfortots.co.uk
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Lots on Weekly...
The Peak District
Most classes are Term-Time only
Ashford
in the Water
Toddles
10.30-12pm Wed Old School Community Room
Ashover Ashover Tots and Tinies
9.30-11.30am Wed Ashover Parish Hall, Milken Lane
Bakewell
Cromford Cromford Toddler Group
10-11.30am Mon. Millpond Community Hall, Cromford Methodist Church
Darley Bridge Parent & Toddler Group
10-11.30am Wed Village Hall
Darley Dale
Messy Madness
Toddlers
Carry Together Sling Library
St Helens’ Wednesday Group
10.30am - 12pm Mon Pilsley Scout Hut Pilsley 10 - 11am First Tue. of month. Hassop Station Cafe, Hassop Rd
Crafty Kids Club
10am-12pm Tue. Medway Com. Ctr, New St
9.30-11.30am Mon Dale Rd Methodist Ch, Dale Rd 9.30-11.30am Wed St Helens’ Church, Church Rd, Churchtown
Matlock
All Saints’ Tots & Teds
Breastmates Breastfeeding Support
Toddler Group
Carry Together Sling Library
1.30-2.45pm 3rd Tue of month. All Saints Church, Church Street 10-11.45am Thu Bakewell Methodist Church Hall
Little Sparkles
1.15-2.45pm Thu. Bakewell Elim Pentecostal Church, 2A Station Yard.
12.30-1.30pm Mon Matlock Children’s Centre
1 - 2.30pm Alternate Mon Matlock Children’s Centre
Tin Hut Tots
1.30-3pm Mon The Tin Hut, 205 Smedley Street
See & Know Toddler Group
Baslow
9.45-11.30am Tue. Holy Trinity Church, Matlock Bath
Mother & Toddler
Breastmates Breastfeeding Support
10am-12pm Mon. Church Rooms Church Lane
Beeley Puddle Tots
10-10.45am Tue Cavendish Village Hall. Indoor & Outdoor fun for children and parents 18
10-11am 1st, 3rd & 4th Tue of month. Imperial Rd Clinic
Totzone
10-11.30am and 1-2.30pm Tue. St Joseph’s Church Hall, Bank Rd
Parents & Toddlers
10am-12pm Tue. Methodist & United Reform Church, Oak Rd
Twistin Tots
9.45-10.45am Wed Imperial Rooms, Imperial Road
Baby & Toddler
1.30-3pm Wed All Saints Infant Sch, Dimple Rd
Toddler Activity Morning
10-11am Thu Cafe in The Park, Hall Leys Park
Matlock Multiples 1-3pm Thu. Tree Top Tumble, Masson Mills Thursday Playgroup
1.30-3pm Thu. ARC Leisure, Bakewell Rd
Rowsley Rowsley Toddler Group
9.30-11.30am Mon. Rowsley Methodist Church, School Room
Starkholmes Mother & Toddlers
1.30-3.30pm Fri. Village Hall
Tansley Tansley Tots 1.30-3.30pm Tue Community Ch Hall, Church St
Wirksworth Totstars 2.15-2.45pm Thu
Wirksworth Library, Town Hall Class & group details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change. Please check with the event organiser before setting out.
www.lotsfortots.co.uk/north-derbyshire
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Library Sessions Story & Rhyme
Alfreton Bakewell Bolsover Bolsover Chapel-en-le-Frith Clay Cross Clowne Dronfield Holmewood Killamarsh Matlock Shirebrook Staveley Wirksworth
10-10.30 Wed 10-10.30 Wed 10.30-11 Wed 2.15-2.45 Thu 2.15-2.45 1st Thu 10.30-11 Tue 10-10.30 Tue 10.45-11.15 2nd Mon 10.30-11 Thu 2-2.30 1st&3rd Mon 11-11.30 Thu 10-10.30 Thu 10.30-11 Mon 2.15-2.45 Thu 11-11.30
For info or booking contact karen@puddletots.co.uk www.puddletots.co.uk facebook.com/puddletots
If your favourite Baby & Toddler Group isn’t listed here already, let us know so we can help spread the word! Email northderbyshire@lotsfortots.co.uk
or visit our Facebook page Lots for Tots North Derbyshire Baby Rhyme Time
Toddler Time Chesterfield
A mix of indoor & outdoor fun, for children & parents. Singing, crafts, messy play & activities with a focus on the great outdoors Tuesdays 10-10.45 Cavendish Village Hall, Beeley, DE4 2NU
Tue
Bolsover Brimington Chesterfield
10.30-11 10.30-11 10-10.30
Mon Tue Tue
Dronfield
10-10.30
2nd Mon
Storytime
Brimington Buxton Chesterfield Dronfield Newbold New Mills Shirebrook South Normanton Whaley Bridge Whitwell
10.30-11 2.15-2.45 10.30-11 2-2.45 10.30-11 2.15-2.45 10.30-11.30 10.30-11 2.30-3 10-11
Thu Thu Wed Wed Tue Fri Mon Tue 1st Mon Wed
Please note some sessions may be term time only. Please check with your local library. Details correct at time of going to print.
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