Issue 09
April-June 2016
How to survive w
fiv r e d n u e h ith t
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Lots for Spring The best places in North Derbyshire to visit this Spring
Lots on Local Family friendly events in your area
Lots on Weekly Find your nearest toddler groups & classes
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North Derbyshire Distributing directly to 13,000 families in ChesterďŹ eld, The Peak District, Buxton, North East Derbyshire, Bolsover District & Alfreton
Welcome to Issue 9... Spring is here and I’m sure I am not the only one looking forward to some warmer weather! We have the best of what to do with your under 5s in North Derbyshire right here in these pages. From days out and shopping, to toddler groups and classes it’s all here! We also have all your local events from across the area from Easter weekend through to the end of June. This is a very exciting issue for us, as we have expanded our distribution to include Buxton and the High Peak area! I’d like to say a big “Hello” and welcome to all our new readers. We are so excited to be sharing Lots for Tots North Derbyshire with you. Don’t forget to get in touch and let us know what you get up to this Spring, and which of the fab events you go along to. Have a wonderful Spring, and I hope you can get out and enjoy all that North Derbyshire has to offer!
Jo x
Lots for Tots North Derbyshire @LfTNorthDerbys
Issue 09
April-June 2016
How to survive with the un d
er five s
Lots for Spring
The best places in North Derbyshire to visit this Spring
Lots on Local
Family friendly events in your area
Lots on Weekly
Find your nearest toddler groups & 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... Easter Fri 25th - Mon 28th Mar
Sat 26th & Sun 27th Mar
Easter Events at Matlock Farm Park
Peppa Pig’s Surprise
Matlock Farm Park, Jaggers Lane, DE4 5LH All weekend enjoy lamb bottle feeding, chick handling, ferret racing, sheep racing, meerkat feeding, wallaby encounters & small animal handling. Plus these special events: Good Friday - Visit from Meerkats and More Easter Sunday - Visit from Mambo the ‘Gorilla’, Easter Egg hunt and Easter crafts. Easter Monday - Learn to be a Pirate. Dress up & enjoy interactive shows at 11.30 & 2.30. www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk
Buxton Opera House Peppa is playing outside with her friends but Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have got a surprise for her and George. www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
Fri 25th Mar and through the holidays
Chuckles Play Centre Easter Holiday Fun Chuckles Play Centre, Bridge St, Clay Cross Lots of fun and games at Chuckles this Easter. Egg and Spoon races, craft sessions, breakfast with the Easter Bunny and more. Call 01246 860049 or find ‘Chuckles’ on Facbook for details Fri 25th - Mon 28th Mar 10am-5pm
Easter Extravaganza!
Pavillion Gardens, Buxton Fun for all the family, with stalls, music and entertainment! www.paviliongardens.co.uk Fri 25th - Mon 28th Mar 11am-5pm
Easter Adventure Quest
Bolsover Castle, Castle Street, Bolsover Meet characters from the past with stories of times gone by. Explore Bolsover Castle and crack the clues to win a chocolate reward. Normal entry applies. www.english-heritage.org.uk/bolsover Fri 25th - Mon 28th Mar 11am
Buxton Festival of World Cinema Pavilion Arts Centre, Buxton Fri 25th - The Big Knights (U) Sat 26th - The Cave of the Yellow Dog (U) Sun 27th - Ponyo (U) Mon 28th - Inside Out (U) Tue 29th - Zip & Zap & the Marble Gang (U) www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk 6
Sun 27th Mar
Clocks Go Forward
Don’t forget to put your clocks forward! Tue 29th - Thu 31st Mar 5.30pm & Thu 31st 1pm
The Railway Children
Buxton Opera House Join Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis on the adventure of a lifetime. www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk Wed 30th Mar 11am-3pm
Wild Wednesday
Wildlife Discovery Room, Carsington Water Visitor Centre, DE6 1ST Come along to the wildlife discovery room and the outdoor classroom for Wildlife themed Easter crafts and activities. www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk Wed 30th & Thu 31st Mar Various
Here Be Monsters
Buxton Opera House With the villainous Captain Cut-throat and his fearsome crew! www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk Thu 31st Mar 10am-12pm
Ranger Tots: Marvellous Mini Beasts Longshaw, near Sheffield, Derbyshire We are looking for All-Weather Adventurers, Mini Explorers and Intrepid Tots! Preschool children and their adults are invited to take part in hands on, outdoors, wildlife themed activities. Booking essential. Call 0114 2891543 www.easternmoors.org.uk
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B RA N D N EW LI V E SHOW!
Sat 26 March 1pm & 4pm Sun 27 March 10am & 1pm
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Planning a party or looking for a gift?
TREATS You are guaranteed a warm welcome at Vintage Treats Sweet Shop
We offer a range of party sweet cones and gifts. Let us take the hassle out of party bags. You can even order your cones online and have them delivered to your door!
We pride ourselves on our friendly customer service and aim to evoke memories of childhood visits to the sweet shop!
You will find a large selection of sweets, from old fashioned jars of vintage favourites to our range of American Candy, and everything in between!
With our competetive prices, we really do offer ‘pocket money sweets’! Chapel-En-Le-Frith Buxton 21 Market St, Chapel, SK23 0HP 14 Terrace Road, Buxton, SK17 6DR www.vintagetreatcarts.com or visit Vintage Treats on Facebook
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Lots on Local... April Fri 1st Apr 10am-12pm & 1-3pm
Family Event: Signs of Spring Easter Hunt Whistlestop Centre, Matlock Bath Railway Station, DE4 3PT Why not come along to an alternative Easter hunt. We will be going out to hunt for signs of spring, following a trail that may lead us to an Easter treat! £4 per child. Booking essential. Tel 01773 881188 Sat 2nd Apr 11am & 2pm
Story Telling
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 4-7years. Free Entry. www.chesterfieldmuseum.co.uk Sun 3rd Apr 11am-3pm
Off Road Easter Orienteering Curbar Gap car park Get off-road this Easter and learn basic orienteering skills, navigate your way around the moors and after your energetic efforts, enjoy a chocolate reward! enquiries@easternmoors.org.uk Wed 6th Apr 11am-3pm
Wild Wednesday
Wildlife Discovery Room, Carsington Water Visitor Centre, DE6 1ST Come along to the Wildlife Discovery Room and the outdoor classroom for wildlife themed Easter crafts and activities. No need to book, just drop in! Fri 8th Apr 10am-12pm & 1-3pm
Family Event: Delve into Owl Pellets Whistlestop Centre, Matlock Bath Railway Station, DE4 3PT During this indoor session we will be investigating owl pellets. You will get to use tweezers and a searcher to pull apart an owl pellet, discovering what the owl has eaten! Booking essential. Tel 01773 881188
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Sun 10th Apr
Easter Dog Show Peak Shopping Village, Rowsley Dog Show in collaboration with Just for Dogs. www.peakshoppingvillage.com Sat 16th Apr 10.30am-12.30pm
Family Forest School
Millfields car park, Carsington Water, DE6 1ST Come and join us for our monthly Family Forest School sessions in the woods at Millfields. Activities may include learning to build dens, taking part in imaginative play, arts and crafts, using tools and learning how to light fires so we can cook on them. Booking essential. Tel 01773 881188 Sat 16th Apr 1.30-3.30pm
Kids Only Forest School
Millfields car park, Carsington Water, DE6 1ST Come and join us for our monthly Kids Only Forest School sessions in the woods at Millfields. Activities may include learning to build dens, taking part in imaginative play, arts and crafts, using tools and learning how to light fires so we can cook on them. Booking essential. Tel 01773 881188 Sat 16th - Sun 17th Apr 10am-5pm
Peak Village Spring Fair and Market
Peak Shopping Village, Rowsley We will have an array of traders & stalls selling food, drink, textiles, children’s clothing, street food & hot drinks, plus shopping in our retail units and much more! With free children’s activities and live music/ entertainment throughout the weekend. www.peakshoppingvillage.com Sun 17th Apr 12-4pm
Chesterfield Miniature Railway Rides Hady Hill (behind St Peter & St Paul School, Chesterfield, S41 0EE Free admission and parking. Rides £1 or 6 for £5. Refreshments available. www.cdmes.co.uk
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New Sports Centre Open Now The wait is over as the new Queen’s Park Sports Centre opens in Chesterfield The eagerly awaited new centre opened its doors in early January.
Families will enjoy the new 8 lane swimming pool, plus separate learner pool with fun water features for young children; and village changing facilities, with individual and family cubicles.
available for children including toddler splash sessions, family swims & swimming lessons. Baby swimming classes are available for babies aged 3 months plus. New Tumblers classes start on Monday 4th April for crawlers up to age 5 (see below).
There is also a cafe, vending machines, and Midwifery Centre. Car parking is free for users of the centre with space for 150 cars.
The centre also offers parties; both swimming & sports themed run by qualified staff.
A range of activities and courses are
www.chesterfield.gov.uk/queenspark
For more information please visit
Queen’s Park Sports Centre New classes start Monday 4 April Fun filled classes structured to help develop balance, co-ordination and agility. Tiny Tumblers: for crawling babies up to three years 10.15am to 11am and 11am to 11.45am Parents/carers must stay with their children for this session.
Little Tumblers: three to five year olds 9.30am to 10.15am
www.chesterfield.gov.uk/queenspark
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Lots on Local... April Mon 18th Apr 10-11.30am & 12.452.15pm
Nature Tots: Spring Flowers
Whistlestop Centre, Matlock Bath Railway Station, DE4 3PT Pre-schooled children aged 3 and over are invited to bring their adults along to this fun playgroup session. We will be looking at colourful spring flowers, making crafts and planting flowers for you to take home and watch them grow. Booking essential. Tel 01773 881188 Sat 23rd Apr 10.30am-12.30pm
NCT Chesterfield Branch Nearly New Sale Hasland Village Hall, Eastwood Park, Hasland, Chesterfield NCT Nearly New Sale. Top quality baby, toddler & children’s toys, books, clothing, maternity, nursery items and equipment. Admission £1 (in aid of charity) refreshment included. For more information or to register as a seller please email: nnsnctchesterfield@googlemail.com www.nct.org.uk/branches/chesterfield Fri 29th Apr 11am & 2pm
Children’s Craft Workshops
Chesterfield Museum, St Mary’s Gate Get creative and have some hands on fun at Chesterfi eld Museum. Ages 3-5 years. Free. www.chesterfieldmusueum.co.uk
Sat 30th Apr 10am-2.30pm
Bump To Five Show
Riverside Centre, Riverside Road, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8HY Derby’s annual parenting show! Now in it’s 7th year, we bring you the very best that Derby & the Midlands has to offer parents with children aged bump to five years old! 60+ stands, meet & greet Spiderman, Rapunzel & Cinderella, competitions, prize draws, freebies, free class taster sessions from Twistin’ Tots, Tiddle Kicks football & more. Free car seat fitting demos, free anti & postnatal physic session, crafts, messy play & so much more for all the family. www.bumptofive.co.uk
Win a u £100 Int Derby Voucher
Saturday 30th April 10am-2.30pm
Sat 30th Apr-Sun 1st May 10am 4pm
Superhero Weekend
Bakewell Showground, Bakewell Packed with activities to keep your young super heroes entertained. Games, kids dancing competition, craft stalls, the UK’s largest easter egg hunt, Cadbury’s egg and spoon race as well as the Haribo kids sweet trail. An array of funfair rides and not forgetting bouncy castles, climbing walls, pony rides and kids quad bikes. Camping is available for the weekend. For more information Tel: 0114 2660374 10
Riverside Centre Riverside Road Pride Park Derby DE24 8HY Pre-register online for FREE ENTRY or £3 Goody Bag tickets (Minimum value £15)
£3 on the door (no goody bag) Children FREE
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4 & 5 The Market Hall, Chesterfield Tel: 01246 220 544 www.babyluv.co.uk Facebook: babyluvbabyshop PARTY PLANNING CAUSING YOU STRESS ? We offer the WHOLE PACKAGE in ONE place! Themed Parties for Boys & Girls Meet & Greets ~ Dance Parties Face Painting & Glitter Tattoos Sweet Treats ~ Decor & Staging Party Bags ~ Invitations “I would highly recommend Dynamique Dance and will definitely use them again. They organised all the entertainment so I could enjoy the party and were really professional, helpful and fun!”
Tel: 07867 504 626 www.DynamiqueParties.co.uk
T: 08456 436 839 E: northderbyshire@lotsfortots.co.uk
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Lots on Local... May Sun 1st - Mon 2nd May 10.30am-5pm
Thu 12th May 10am-12pm
Siege!
Avenue Adventure
Bolsover Castle, Castle Street, Bolsover Hurtle yourself into the awesome spectacle of Bolsover Castle under attack. Take cover! Witness the opposing forces of the Roundheads and Cavaliers prepare for Civil War battle, pick your side and check your armour before the muskets and pikes are put into action. Hear gruesome tales from the front lines and experience the fear and anticipation of battle with the rallying cry of generals as they prepare their soldiers for the impending bloodshed. www.english-heritage.org.uk
The Avenue Learning Centre, Mill Lane, Wingerworth, Chesterfield, S42 6NG Join Derbyshire Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers on a guided walk around The Avenue Washlands as part of the Chesterfield walking festival. This is a family friendly event where everyone can have a go at ‘insect sweeping’ getting the chance to see butterflies (and other insects) up close and improve your identification skills. Booking is essential as places are limited. See Chesterfield walking festival website
Mon 2nd May All Day
Magic Fun with Roger Dunn Matlock Farm Park, Jaggers Lane Puppetry and Magic shows throughout the day. Plus lamb bottle feeding, sheep and ferret racing, meerkat feeding and wallaby encounters. www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk Sat 7th May 11am & 2pm
Story Telling
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 4-7years. Free Entry. www.chesterfieldmuseum.co.uk Mon 9th May 10-12pm & 12.45-2.15pm
Nature Tots
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. Sessions include a story, outdoor activities, crafts and a snack and drink. £3/£2 second child. Booking essential. Tel 01773 881188 12
Sat 14th May 10.30am - 12 noon
NCT Nearly New Sale
Strutt Centre, Derby Road, Belper DE56 1UU Charity sale of baby and children’s goods, ages 0-10. Items for sale include clothing & nursery equipment. Admission £1 per person, children free. Contact AmberValley@nct.org.uk Sat 14th - Sun 15th May 10am - 5pm
Chesterfield Miniature Railway Weekend Rally Hady Hill (behind St Peter & St Paul School, Chesterfield, S41 0EE Free admission and parking. Rides £1 or 6 for £5. Refreshments available. www.cdmes.co.uk Mon 16th May 10-11.30pm & 12.452.15pm
Nature Tots
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. Sessions include a story, outdoor activities, crafts and a snack and drink. £3/£2 second child. Booking essential. Tel 01773 881188
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Westbourne Pre-School Educating girls and boys for life Indoor and Outdoor classroom Open 42 weeks per year Available 07.45—17.45
FREE
CHILD CARE PLACES**
Purpose built play area French, Music and PE* Home cooked lunches
F 3-4 or Yea Old r s
Excellent facilities *Taught by specialists ** Gov free 15 hour scheme
For further details contact: 60 Westbourne Road, Broomhill, Sheffield, S10 2QT Tel: 0114 2660374 www.westbourneschool.co.uk
Now Reopened Under New Management!
Waiting list now open for September 2016 for children aged 2 and over After school & holiday club available for over 3’s. For further info contact Ann Brooks 07814941343 Pentland Rd, Dronfield Woodhouse, S18 8ZQ www.standrewspreschool.co.uk Reg. Charity No. 1026835
Come visit us at the newly refurbished Chuckles Play Centre. - Party Packages to suit all ages - Longer opening hours, 7 days a week - New Menu - New Baby Area - Parent & Toddler Sessions - After School Meal Deal - Halloween/Christmas Parties
Bridge St, Clay Cross, S45 9PD
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This voucher entitles you to 2 for 1 entry to Chuckles Play Centre, Bridge Street, Clay Cross. Please cut out and present this voucher on entry to receive your discount. Not valid with any other offers or deals.
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Lots on Local... May Sat 21st May 10-12pm & 2.30-4.30pm
Family Forest School
Wildlife Discovery Room, Carsington Water Visitor Centre DE6 1ST Come and join us for our monthly Family Forest School sessions in the woods at Millfields. During our sessions we will explore the woods and activities may include learning to build dens, taking part in imaginative play, arts and crafts as well as using tools to make craft items or learning how to light fires and cook on them. £4 per child £2 per adult. Booking essential. Tel 01773 881188 Sat 21st May 12.45-2.15pm
Forest School Rangers
Wildlife Discovery Room, Carsington Water Visitor Centre DE6 1ST Come and join us for our monthly Forest School sessions specifically for children and youths aged 9-15. During our sessions we will explore the woods and activities may include learning to build dens, taking part in imaginative play, arts and crafts as well as using tools to make craft items or learning how to light fires and cook on them. £4 per person. Booking essential. Tel 01773 881188 Fri 27th May 11am & 2pm
Children’s Craft Workshops
Chesterfield Museum, St Mary’s Gate Get creative and have some hands on fun at Chesterfi eld Museum. Last Friday of the month. Ages 3-5 years. Free. www.chesterfieldmusueum.co.uk Sat 28th - Sun 29th May 10am-5pm
Georgian Weekend
Cromford Mills, Mill Lane, Cromford, Matlock Lots of family activities to help you step back in time and find out about Georgian life. Pony and Trap rides, face painting, Georgian Inventions Trail and lots more! www.cromfordmills.org.uk 14
Sat 28th - Mon 30th May 10am-5pm
Spring Spectacular
Pavillion Gardens, Buxton A fantastic mix of entertainment and fun for all the family for the whole weekend! www.paviliongardens.co.uk Sun 29th- Mon 30th May 10.30am-5pm
Clash of Knights
Bolsover Castle, Castle Street, Bolsover Chain-mailed and adrenalin-fuelled, massed ranks of armoured knights meet head on. Feel the heat of the battle as four teams fight with clubs and shields in this contest of skill and strength. Enjoy merry music while your budding young knights test their bravery on the field and burn off energy in battle drills. www.english-heritage.org.uk Sun 29th May - Sun 5th Jun All Day
Enchanted Fairy Forest
Tropical Butterfly House, North Anston Experience a magical fantasy world as you discover tiny pixie dwellings and fairy hideaways. www.butterflyhouse.co.uk Mon 30th May
Superhero Day
Matlock Farm Park, Jaggers Lane Get the kids dressed up and come and have fun with our visiting Superheroes. Interactive shows on at 11.30am and 2.30pm. www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk Tue 31st May - Fri 3rd Jun 11am-5pm
Heroes and Villains
Bolsover Castle, Castle Street, Bolsover Deadly enemies and bitter battles, choose your character and watch the drama unfold this half term. Children can become heroes and villains from history in our fun interactive plays and ‘have a go’ at being the fool! www.english-heritage.org.uk Event details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change. Please check with the event organiser before setting out.
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Learn to Swim with Puddle Ducks Teaching children from birth to 10 years to love and respect the water Puddle Ducks teaches children, from birth to 10 years, to swim independently & confidently.
suit your child’s ability and confidence levels. We often see children achieving their 10m award before they start school.
We teach essential life skills and water safety to over 16,000 babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and primary school children across the UK, every week.
Our highly qualified teachers are passionate, professional, nurturing, fun and loved by our swimmers. Our innovative programme, incorporating bespoke songs and rhymes, has been developed over seven years and is continually evolving. Swimming taught by experts…that’s the Puddle Ducks’
Classes are packed full of fun - watch as your little one develops into a confident swimmer without even realising they are learning to swim! We recognise that every child is different; our expert teachers individually tailor activities to
difference. Classes booking now at Wirksworth Swimming Pool Baby & Pre-school age 0-4
Your child has the potential
Join us at any point in the term
Join Puddle Ducks on a swimming journey that’s as unique as your child!
Contact your local team for more information tel: 01332 605729 visit: puddleducks.com derbyshire@puddleducks.com
We have the expertise Puddle Ducks classes are designed by swimming experts. Our teachers are especially trained to identify your own child’s stage of development, nurture confidence and unlock their potential to swim.
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Lots on Local... June Wed 1st Jun 4.30pm & Thu 2nd Jun 11am & 2.30pm
Tiddler and Other Terrifc Tales
Buxton Opera House, Buxton Four terrific tales are woven together with live music, puppetry and a whole host of colourful characters from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s best-loved titles: Tiddler, Monkey Puzzle, The Smartest Giant in Town and A Squash and a Squeeze. The perfect treat for kids 3+. www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk Wed 1st - Fri 3rd Jun 10am-3pm
Half Term Hideout
At the Secret Wood, Nr Holmesfield Calling all Outlaws for exploration and fun in the woods; den building, craft, free play, mud-sliding, fire-making, campfire cooking, capture the flag, meet friends old and new whilst enjoying a deep connection with nature. Wind down and let loose! £26.50 a day (sibling discount available). Contact Emma: creativeexploreractivities@ gmail.com or 07749067895 Wed 1st & Fri 3rd Jun 11am-3pm
Wild Wednesdays & Wild Fridays
Wildlife Discovery Room, Carsington Water Visitor Centre DE6 1ST AND Whistlestop Ctr, Matlock Bath Railway Station, DE4 3PT It is world environment day on June 5th so come along to one of our wild workshops to learn about and celebrate your local environment. With hands on activities, crafts and trails for children aged 4-11. No need to book just drop in! £4 for everything or pay as you go Fri 3rd Jun 10am-12pm
Family Walk Around Comford Meet outside The Shop, in the Yard, Cromford Mills, Cromford. Discover the local area with this two hour family walk around Cromford. Please note this walk is not suitable for pushchairs. It is strongly recommended to wear walking boots and appropriate clothing. www.cromfordmills.org.uk 16
Sat 4th Jun 11am & 2pm
Story Telling
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 4-7years. Free Entry. www.chesterfieldmuseum.co.uk Mon 6th Jun 10.30-12pm & 12.452.15pm
Nature Tots
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. Sessions include a story, outdoor activities, crafts and a snack and drink. Booking essential. Tel 01773 881188 Wed 8th Jun 10am - 1.30pm
Wild Flowers and Butterflies
Ambergate Railway Station SK349516 Join us for a summer stroll through Crich Chase Meadows. We will be looking at the local wild flowers and butterflies onsite. Bring something to drink, stout shoes, hat, raincoat depending on weather, camera, wildflower and/or butterfly book, binoculars if you have them (though not essential) and a notebook and pencil. Contact 01773881188 for details Sat 18th Jun 10-12pm & 2.30-4.30pm
Family Forest School
Wildlife Discovery Room, Carsington Water Visitor Centre DE6 1ST Come and join us for our new monthly Family Forest School sessions in the woods at Millfields. During our sessions we will explore the woods and activities may include learning to build dens, taking part in imaginative play, arts and crafts as well as using tools to make craft items or learning how to light fires and cook on them. Booking essential. Tel 01773 881188
www.lotsfortots.co.uk/north-derbyshire
Lots on Local... June Sun 19th Jun 12.30 and 2:45pm
Father’s Day Bushtucker Challenge (no animals harmed) Tropical Butterfly House ,North Anston This Father’s Day; children can challenge their fathers to a Bushtucker Challenge involving chocolate grubs with nasty fillings! The challenge will be at the end of the Free Flying Bird & Animal Displays at 12:30pm and 14:45pm in the Bird Display Arena. Father’s that succeed in their challenge will win their child a chocolate treat! www.butterflyhouse.co.uk Sun 19th Jun 2pm
The Giant’s Loo Roll
Look out for the biggest loo roll ever on stage in this GIANT of a children’s musical. The villagers living in the town below the Giant’s house had better watch out, that loo roll has gone bouncing down the hill and straight towards them! Luckily, the townsfolk find lots of uses for runaway loo paper... www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
Sun 26th Jun 12-5pm
Chesterfield Miniature Railway Rides Hady Hill (behind St Peter & St Paul School, Chesterfield, S41 0EE Free admission and parking. Rides £1 or 6 for £5. Refreshments available. www.cdmes.co.uk Creative Explorer’s Calling all Outlaws Half Term Hideout Exploration & fun in the woods; den building, craft, free play, mud-sliding, fire-making, campfire cooking and more at the beautiful Secret Wood, Nr Holmesfield
Contact Emma for full information or to visit on 07749067895 or email creativeexploreractivities@gmail.com
Mon 20th Jun 10-11.30am & 12.452.15pm
Nature Tots
Whistlestop Centre, Matlock Bath Railway Station, DE4 3PT 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 include a story, outdoor activities, crafts and a snack and drink. Booking essential. Tel 01773 881188 Fri 24th Jun 11am & 2pm
Children’s Craft Workshops Chesterfield Museum, St Mary’s Gate Get creative and have some hands on fun at Chesterfield Museum. Last Friday of the month. Ages 3-5 years. Free. www.chesterfieldmusueum.co.uk
T: 08456 436 839 E: northderbyshire@lotsfortots.co.uk
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Lots on Weekly...
Chesterfield
Most classes are Term-Time only
Brampton Totstop
9.30-11am Wed Lifehouse Church, Chatsworth Road
Brimington Brimington Little Starlets
10-11.30am Tue (0-3 yr) Manor Centre, Manor Road
Calow Calow Parent & Toddler 9.15-
11.15am Wed Calow Community Centre, Allpits Lane
Chesterfield Infinity Martial Arts 2-4 Yrs Fun & Fitness 4 Kids
9.30-10am Thu, 9-9.30am Sat & 9.30-10am Sat Parent Participation. See advert on page 4 for details. Infinity Martial Arts, Peel House (Rear), Brimington Road
Infinity Martial Arts Playful Pandas (4-7yrs)
Mon-Fri 4.15-4.45pm See advert on page 4 for details. Infinity Martial Arts, Peel House (Rear), Brimington Road
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. Queens Park Sports Centre
Tiny Tumblers (crawling-3yrs) 10.15-11am & 11-11.45am Mon Queens Park Sports Centre 18
Little Tumblers (3-5yrs)
9.30-10.15am Mon Queens Park Sports Centre
Buggy Walk 10.30am Mon
Meet at Children’s Centre 10.15am Walk around Queen’s Park followed by QPSC cafe
Pregnancy Yoga
5-6.30pm Mon Queens Park Sports Centre
Mother & Baby Yoga
1.15-2.30pm Tue (0-walking) Queens Park Sports Centre Aqua Natal 6.45 - 7.30pm Tue Queens Park Sports Centre
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 Street
Hasland
Mums/Carers & Tinies 9.15 11.15am Thu Hasland Youth Centre, Hasland Hall School, Broomfield Avenue
Newbold Newbold Church Parent & Toddler 9-11am Tue Eagle Club, Littlemoor
Parent & Toddler
9-11am Fri Loundsley Green Community Centre
North Wingfield Messy Monkeys
1-3pm (1-5yr) Wed Alice’s View Children’s Centre
Baby Group
10.30am-12pm Fri Alice’s View Children’s Centre
Wingerworth Jungle Fit 9am Fri Wingerworth Church Centre Fun Animal Themed Workout for Parents and Toddlers Contact Nic 07794 016966 All Saints Toddler Group
Jungle Fit 2pm Mon Hasland
Methodist Church Fun Animal Themed Workout for Parents and Toddlers Contact Nic 07794 016966
9.30-11.30am Mon The Church Centre, Longedge Lane
Tots & Toddlers
1-2.30pm Tue Parish Rooms, New Road
GOO Play 10.30-12pm Mon
Christian Life Church, Britannia Road, Storforth Lane
www.lotsfortots.co.uk/north-derbyshire
Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser Venues in Clay Cross and Markham Vale Fun Fitness For Pregnant Women & Mums With Their Babies and Toddlers
FIT BUMPS For all trimesters & from 6 wks post delivery FIT MUMS From 4 months post delivery
Try your first class FREE Booking is essential Please contact Amy for details Amy Boshier 07852 724943 amy@bumpaliciousfitness.co.uk www.bumpaliciousfitness.co.uk www.facebook.com/bumpaliciousfitness
Library Sessions Story & Rhyme
Alfreton Bakewell Bolsover Bolsover Chapel-en-le-Frith Clay Cross Clowne Holmewood Killamarsh Matlock Staveley
Toddler Time Chesterfield
Storytime
10-10.30 Wed 10-10.30 Wed 10.30-11 Wed 2.15-2.45 Thu 2.15-2.45 1st Thu of mth 10.30-11 Tue 10-10.30 Tue 10.30-11 Thu 2-2.30 Mon 11-11.30 Thu 10.30-11 Mon 11-11.30
Tue
Buxton Brimington Chesterfield Dronfield Newbold New Mills Shirebrook South Normanton Whaley Bridge Whitwell
Baby Rhyme Time Bolsover Brimington Chesterfield Dronfield
2.15-2.45 Thu 10.30-11 Thu 10.30-11 Wed 2-2.45 Wed 10.30-11 Tue 2.15-2.45 Fri 10.30-11.30 Mon 10.30-11 Alt Tue’s 2.30-3 1st Mon of mth 10-11 Wed 10.30-11 10.30-11 10-10.30 10-10.30
Mon Tue Tue Mon
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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The Peak District
Most classes are Term-Time only
Ashover
Darley Bridge
Baby & Toddlers 10-12pm Wed Ashover Parish Hall, Milken Lane
Ashford
in the Water
Toddles 10.30-12pm Wed
Ashford Old Sch Comm Room
Bakewell Messy Madness 10.30-12pm Mon Pilsley Scout Hut Pilsley Crafty Kids Club 10am-12pm
Tue Medway Community Centre, New Street
All Saints’ Tots & Teds
1.30-2.45pm 3rd Tue of month All Saints Church, Church Street
Toddler Group 10-11.45am Thu Bakewell Methodist Church Hall
Baslow Mother & Toddler 10am-12pm Mon. Baslow Church Rooms Church Lane
Beeley Puddle Tots
10-10.45am Tue Cavendish Village Hall. Indoor & Outdoor fun for children and parents karen@puddletots.co.uk
Cromford Cromford Toddler Group
10-11.30am Mon. Millpond Community Hall, Cromford Methodist Church
Parent & Toddler Group
11am Thu Cafe in The Park, Hall Leys Park
Darley Dale
Matlock Multiples 1-3pm Thu. Tree Top Tumble, Masson Mills Shopping Village
10-11.30am Wed Village Hall
Toddlers 9.30-11.30am Mon Dale Thursday Playgroup 1.30-3pm Rd Methodist Ch, Dale Rd
St Helens’ Wednesday Group 9.30-11.30am Wed St Helens’ Church, Church Rd, Churchtown
Thu. ARC Leisure, Bakewell Rd
Rowsley Rowsley Toddler Group
9.30-11.30am Mon. Rowsley Methodist Church, School Room
Matlock Mums & Toddlers Coffee Mornings Mon-Fri 10am-12pm
£5 entry inc. 2 toddlers & free hot drink, Matlock Farm Park
Breastmates Breastfeeding Support 12.30-1.30pm Mon Matlock Children’s Centre
Tin Hut Tots 1.30-3pm Mon
The Tin Hut, 205 Smedley Street
See & Know Toddler Group 9.45-11.30am Tue. Holy Trinity Church, Matlock Bath
Breastmates Breastfeeding Support 10-11am 1st, 3rd & 4th Tue of month. Imperial Rd Clinic
Totzone 10-11.30am Tue The Riverside, Unit 4 Olde Englishe Road Parents & Toddlers 10am-
12pm Tue Methodist & United Reform Church, Oak Rd
Starkholmes Mother & Toddlers1.30-3.30pm Fri. Starkholmes Village Hall
Tansley Tansley Tots 1.30-3.30pm Tue Community Ch Hall, Church St
Wirksworth Toy Library 9.30-11.30am Tue Wirksworth Children’s Centre, Memorial Hall
Stay & Play 9.45-11.15am Thu Wirksworth Children’s Centre, Memorial Hall Totstars 2.15-2.45pm Thu
Wirksworth Library, Town Hall
Puddle Ducks 1-3pm Fri Wirksworth Swimming Pool
Twistin Tots 9.45-10.45am Wed Imperial Rooms, Imperial Road
Little Explorers 11.30am Wed.
Get involved in weely nature activities. Matlock Farm Park
Baby & Toddler 1.30-3pm Wed All Saints Infant Sch, Dimple Rd 20
Toddler Activity Morning 10-
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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Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser
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
For info or booking contact karen@puddletots.co.uk www.puddletots.co.uk facebook.com/puddletots Creative Explorer’s Forest Fridays! Term-time Forest Schools Programmes for home-educated children/children out of school at the beautiful Secret Wood, Nr Holmesfield
Contact Emma for full information or to visit on 07749067895 or email creativeexploreractivities@gmail.com
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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
Mini Movers & Groovers 10-10.45am Mon
Pavillion Arts Centre
Weigh, Stay and Play
9.30-11am Tue (alternate weeks) Fairfield Children’s Centre
Parent, Baby and Toddler Group 1-3pm Wed.
Harpur Hill Children’s Centre
Weigh, Stay and Play 1.30-3pm Thu, once per month Harpur Hill Children’s Centre
Toddler Group 10-12am Fri Buxton Methodist Church Tots Mini Soccer (18m-4yrs)
9-10am Sat Buxton Community School (see advert for details)
Mini Soccer (Age 4+)
10am-12pm Sat. Buxton Community School (see advert for details)
Chapel-En-Le-Frith 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
The Ark Parent and Toddler Group
9am-12pm Mon and 9am-3pm Tue Chapel-en-leFrith Methodist Church, Market Street
Tots Mini Soccer (18m-4yrs)
9-10am Sat. Chapel Leisure Centre, SK23 0TQ (see advert for details)
Mini Soccer (Age 4+) 10am-12pm Sat. Chapel Leisure Centre, SK23 0TQ (see advert for details)
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Hazel Grove Mini Soccer (Age 4+)
5-6pm Thu Hazel Grove High School SK7 5JX (see advert for details)
New Mills Stay Play and Weigh
9.30-11.30am Third Tue of Month, New Mills Children’s Centre
Messy Play 2-3pm Tue. New Mills Children’s Ctr Breast Feeding Group10.30-11.30am 4th Thursday of the month. Pulse Cafe, Union Road Mini Soccer (Age 4+)
10am-12pm Sat. New Mills High School (see advert for details)
Offerton Tots Mini Soccer (18m-4yrs)
10-11am Wed. Maitland Street Reformed Church, SK1 4ND (see advert for details)
Whaley Bridge Bump, Baby & Toddler Group
9.30-11am Fri Uniting Church, Whaley Bridge
Stay, Play and Weigh
1.45-3.30pm Tue. Uniting Church (once per month)
If your favourite Baby and Toddler Group isn’t listed here already, why not 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 www.lotsfortots.co.uk/north-derbyshire
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North East & Amber Valley
Most classes are Term-Time only
Alfreton
Crich
BEARs 10-11.30am Mon (Breastfeeding support) Alfreton Children’s Centre
Toy Library
Watchorn Tots10-11.45am Wed
Popalong Baby/Toddler Group
Watchorn Church Hall Derby Rd
Belper
9.30-11.30am Mon Crich Glebe Field Centre 9.30-11.30am Fri Crich Wesley Methodist Church Chapel Lane Crich
Doe Lea
Twistin Tots
9.45-11.30am Mon 9.45-11.45am Tue
Little Fingers Make Stories
Twistin Tinies
1.30-2.30pm Tue The Doe Lea Centre, Mansfield Road
Twistin Tikes
1.30-3pm Wed The Doe Lea Centre
1.30-2.40pm Tue Belper Comm Hall Bridge St 1.45-2.45pm Thu The Fit Pit, East Mill, Bridge Foot
Blackwell Toddler Group 9.15-11.15 Wed
& 1-3pm Fri Blackwell Com. Ctr.
Bolsover Toy Library 3-3.45pm Thu Bolsover Infant & Nursery School, Wellbeck Rd
Doe Lea Ducklings
Dronfield Baby & Toddler Group
10-11.50am Mon Gosforth Lodge Cliffe Park
Creative Explorer’s Forest Fridays
Nr Holmesfield. Contact 07749 067895 for details.
Duckmanton
Bainbridge Hall Tots&Toddlers 10-11.30am Tue. Bainbridge Hall Learn through play 0-5. Free
Clay Cross Bumpalicious Fitness
Fit Bumps 10am Tue Fit Mums 11am Tue Mixed 11am Fri Booking essential, first class free (see advert for details)
Rainbow Toddlers
10-11.30am Wed. Holmgate Evangelical Church, Valley Road
Bumpalicious Fitness Fit Bumps 10am Thu
Fit Mums
1.15am Thu (Tea/Coffee/Healthy Snack after this class) Booking essential, first class free (see advert for details) Premier Studios, Markham Vale. .
Holymoorside
Tiger Tots
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
Little Spikes 9.30-11am Mon Poolsbrook Social Club, Cottage Close Toy Library 9.30-11.30am Tue
Staveley & Barrow Hill Comunity Rooms, High St
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
2-2.45pm Fri The Healthy Living Centre
Tibshelf Tibshelf Tots 9.15-11.15am Wed Tibshelf Village Hall, 110 High St
1.30-3pm Tue Holymoorside Village Hall
T: 08456 436 839 E: northderbyshire@lotsfortots.co.uk
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WARDS Shoe Shop EST. 1954
your local, family run Children’s shoe shop Fitted shoes & a choice of brands!
NEW
Chesterfield
store now open
Pavements Shopping Centre
bakewell Matlock St
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WORKSOP Priory Centre
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