North Derbyshire Issue 9

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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78,000 copies of Lots for Tots in 5 editions distributed quarterly in October, January, Easter & July in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, South Staffordshire & Sutton Coldfield. Lots for Tots North Derbyshire is part of Lots for Tots Ltd. Also by Lots for Tots Ltd: East Midlands Baby and Toddler Show, Nottingham. Bump to Five show, Derby. Other franchise areas available.

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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

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/north-derbyshire

Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser

B RA N D N EW LI V E SHOW!

Sat 26 March 1pm & 4pm Sun 27 March 10am & 1pm

01298 72190 buxtonoperahouse.org.uk Peppa Pig © Astley Baker Davies Ltd / Entertainment One UK Ltd 2003

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

T: 08456 436 839 E: northderbyshire@lotsfortots.co.uk

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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

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/north-derbyshire

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

T: 08456 436 839 E: northderbyshire@lotsfortots.co.uk

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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

www.bumptofive.co.uk www.lotsfortots.co.uk/north-derbyshire

Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser

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

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/north-derbyshire

Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser

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

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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.

T: 08456 436 839 E: northderbyshire@lotsfortots.co.uk

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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.

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/north-derbyshire

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.

T: 08456 436 839 E: northderbyshire@lotsfortots.co.uk

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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.

T: 08456 436 839 E: northderbyshire@lotsfortots.co.uk

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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.

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/north-derbyshire

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

T: 08456 436 839 E: northderbyshire@lotsfortots.co.uk

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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)

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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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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bELPER King St

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WORKSOP Priory Centre

Wards Shoe Shops