Lots for Tots Nottingham Issue 12

Issue 12

ive s f r e d n eu h t h t i w e v i v r H ow t o su April-June 2016

Lots for Easter Holiday Fun

Don’t miss out this Easter with our activities guide

Lots on Local

A monthly list to events in and around Nottingham

Lots on Weekly

Find your local classes, activities and groups in your area

FREE

Nottingham Distributing directly to 16,000 families in Nottingham City, Broxtowe, Rushcliffe and Gedling

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

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

If you would like to find out more visit

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

Welcome to Issue 12...

Spring is on it’s way!

With the arrival of the lighter nights and the warmer weather we have a magazine packed full of ideas to get out and about.

Our Lots on Local events pages are full of things for you and your family to do over the coming months with plenty of activities for both the Easter holidays and May half term.

We also have lots of nice ideas for Father’s Day on 19th June - so no excuses not to spoil him this year!

The Lots on Weekly pages at the back of the magazine list all the classes and activities for you and your children to enjoy every week.

Please do keep us up to date with any events or new groups around Nottingham so we can share them in our next issue and please don’t forget to mention Lots for Tots when visiting one of our advertisers. Thank you and have a wonderful Easter.

Alex x

Alexandra Russell-Jones Editor Lots for Tots Nottingham

Lots for Tots Nottingham @LfTNottingham

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Lots for Easter Holiday Fun

Don’t miss out this Easter with our activitie s guide

Lots on Local

A monthly list to events in and around Nottingham

Lots on Weekly

Find your local classes, activities and groups in your area

FREE

Nottingham

Distributing directly to 16,000 families Nottingham City, in Broxtowe, Rushcliffe and Gedling

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Lots on Local... April Fri 25th March - Sun 17th April 12pm - 4pm Closed Mon & Tue except Bank Holiday Mon Easter Holidays at the Workhouse The Workhouse, Upton Road, Southwell, NG25 0PT Good Friday was a special day for the paupers at The Workhouse, as it was one of only two days of rest each year. But someone has to do the work, so on Friday 25 March it will be the visitors who will be getting their hands dirty. The paupers will be watching over the apprentices, giving helpful advice and engaging in some lively banter. Over the Easter weekend younger visitors can also enjoy following the Mary Mouse trail, exploring the building’s nooks and crannies while trying to escape George the master’s cat. Trails cost £1.50 and include a special prize. Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 April there is an opportunity to find out more about why people ended up in The Workhouse. Speak to inmates about their outside lives and their hopes for the future.

01636 817260 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/the-workhousesouthwell

Tue 29th March - Fri 1st April 11am - 3pm Gardening Week Erewash Museum, High St, Ilkeston DE7 5JA Have fun in the Museum garden making your own plant pot and plant a seed. On Friday learn about a Victorian kitchen garden. www.erewashmuseum.co.uk

Fri 1st April 10am - 11.30 Forest School Parent and Child Taster session The Meadow Covert Woodland, Edwalton Come along for some free-range outdoor fun and nature based activities - Muddy Feet are compulsory! Places limited so book now to reserve your place! Please contact us to book via Facebook or muddyfeet@hotmail.com 4

Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd April 11am - 5pm Cavendish’s Horses Spring Spectacular Bolsover Castle, Castle Street, Bolsover, Derbyshire, S44 6PR Family fun this Easter. Witness the 17th century equestrian world brought to life as expert horsemen guide their fine horses through a series of enthralling displays.

Performing to early English baroque music, these fine horses of manège will be ridden for art and battle. Be amazed by the sword work of our riders in the ‘Garden of Arms’ display, and marvel at the strength and agility of horses in the battle scenario. www.english-heritage.org.uk

Sun 3rd April 3pm - 5pm Easter Teddy Bears Picnic Pole Palais, Church Street, Basford, NG6 0GA FREE children’s entertainment, tea and cake to support Aching Arms charity. The charity gives teddy bears to bereaved parents as a comforter and ‘something to hold in their arms’ which are now empty. Bring your teddy and your children and join us for tea, coffee, cake, face painting, dancing and children’s games. All we ask for is a donation to the charity.

Mon 4th - Wed 6th April, 8.30am - 4pm Little Wickets Holiday Club Rushcliffe Leisure Centre, West Bridgford, NG2 7BY A fun holiday club based around cricket.

Separated in small groups the children will develop all round technical skills, a sense of fair play and teamwork. For boys and girls aged 4 -11 yrs old. All abilites. Mainly based indoors unless good weather. Please contact to book info@littlewickets.com or 0115 9248476

Mon 4th - Fri 8th April 10am - 4pm Robin Hood Easter Fun Nottingham Castle, Friar Lane, NG1 6EL Help Robin Hood and follow the clues to find the missing Easter eggs hidden around Nottingham Castle’s grounds. Find them

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/nottingham

Lots on Local... April all to claim a prize! Join in with make and take Easter crafts daily from 10am - 12noon.

Children can also enjoy handling objects from the Castle’s Medieval collections daily between 2pm-4pm. Cost - £1 trail / £1 crafts nottingham.castle@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Mon 4th - Fri 8th April 11am - 3pm Animal Week Erewash Museum, High St, Ilkeston DE7 5JA A fun week of animal themed crafts and activities. On Friday meet the animals of White Post Farm. www.erewashmuseum.co.uk

Mon 4th - Fri 15th April 11am - 3pm Easter Egg-stravaganza Stonebridge City Farm, Stonebridge Road, NG3 2FR A lovely day out at this charming city farm.

Baby bunny and chick cuddles. Lamb

feeding. Easter egg hunt around the gardens with Easter crafts.

0115 9505113 www.stonebridgecityfarm.com

Tue 5th & Thu 7th April 10.15am 12.15pm Attenborough Holiday Club – Easter Explorers!

Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane Chilwell NG9 6DY Have some Easter fun out on the Nature Reserve as we find out what the wildlife is up to at this time of year! Booking essential. £5 per child. Suitable for children aged 4 and over but younger siblings are welcome to come along.

0115 9721777 www.attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk

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Free WiFi

Part Hirey

For more details, please visit: www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/littletreasures or call 0115 876 1600 T: 08456 436 221 E: nottingham@lotsfortots.co.uk

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Lots on Local... April Tue 5th - Sun 10th April Gruffalo’s Child

Wed 6th April 10am - 4pm Mary Poppins Easter Camp

Theatre Royal, Theatre Square, Nottingham NG1 5ND Following hot on the heels of The Gruffalo’s monstrous success comes The Gruffalo’s Child - with attitude! Just how brave is she?

One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s child ignores her father’s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist... does he? Tall Stories Theatre Company returns, bringing Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s awardwinning sequel to life in this magical, musical stage adaptation. Recommended for ages 3+.

Tel: 0115 989 5555

Methodist Church, West Bridgford, NG2 7PQ A fun filled holiday camp. Open to children aged 5-14 years and the camp will end with a mini-performance on the afternoon of the final day. The cost for the 3-day camp is £75.

To book online visit www.newyouththeatre.co.uk/nottingham

Wed 6th April 10am - 11.30am Muddy Feet Easter in the Woods Rushcliffe Country Park, Mere Way, Ruddington, NG11 6JS Decorate an egg and take part in our egg rolling contest! Build your own nest out of natural materials, you never know who might lay an egg in it! £5 for one child, £3.50 siblings and under ones free. Booking required, please contact us to request a booking form via Facebook or muddyfeet@hotmail.com

Wed 6th & Fri 8th April 10am 12pm Easter Holiday Den Build & Egg Hunt!

Mere Way, Ruddington, NG11 6JS Use your knowledge of the Park’s wildlife to ‘Crack the Egg Code’. £5.00 per child - including chocolate reward. Sensible clothing for the weather essential - gloves advised. Please pay in advance at the Ranger’s Office. Sessions are Ranger-led but children must be supervised by an adult.

Enquire at the Ranger’s Office: 0115 921 5865 or email countrypark@ rushcliffe.gov.uk

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Thu 7th - Fri 8th April 9am 11.30am New Little Wickets Holiday Camp West Bridgford Tennis Centre EXCITING NEWS - we have joined with West Bridgford Tennis centre to create a camp for 3 – 5 year olds. They will play Tennis for half the session and then Cricket. Please contact to book your child’s place info@littlewickets.com or 0115 9248476

Sat 9th April 11am - 2pm Petri Dish Puzzles Green’s Windmill and Science Centre Windmill Lane, Sneinton, NG2 4QB Come, design and make your own ball bearing puzzle game to take home using petri dishes from Green’s Windmill. £3 per child 0115 9156878

Sat 9th April 1pm - 2.30pm & 3pm - 5pm Spring Themed Childrens Event The Civic Centre, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold, 2 x sessions. 1.00 – 2.30 and 3.00 – 5.00 Gedling Play Forum and Gedling Borough Council present an arts and craft afternoon with a Spring and Easter theme. SEN Chill Out Zone. Free event - booking is essential.

Parents must be in attendance at all times. www.gedling/leisure.gov.uk

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/nottingham

Lots on Local... April Mon 11th - Fri 15th April 10am 4pm Robin Hood Easter Fun Nottingham Castle, Friar Lane, NG1 6EL Help Robin Hood and follow the clues to find the missing Easter eggs hidden around Nottingham Castle’s grounds. Find them all to claim a prize! Join in with make and take Easter crafts daily from 10am - 12noon.

Children can also enjoy handling objects from the Castle’s Medieval collections daily between 2pm-4pm. Cost - £1 trail / £1 crafts nottingham.castle@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Tue 12th and Thu 14th April 10.15am - 12.15pm Attenborough Holiday Club – All a buzz!

Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane Chilwell NG9 6DY Did you know this is a great time of year to find out all about bees? Take the busy bee challenge outside and then make a bee hotel to take home. Booking essential. £5 per child. Suitable for children aged 4 and over but younger siblings are welcome to come along.

0115 9721777 www.attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk

Wed 13th April 10am - 11.30am Muddy Feet Springtime in the Woods Rushcliffe Country Park, Mere Way, Ruddington, NG11 6JS Plant your own sunflower to take home and grow, explore the woods in springtime, take part in our spring scavenger hunt. £5 for one child, £3.50 siblings and under ones free. Booking required, please contact us to request a booking form via Facebook or muddyfeet@hotmail.com

Wed 13th April 10am - 12pm Easter Holiday Den Build & Egg Hunt!

Mere Way, Ruddington, NG11 6JS Use your knowledge of the Park’s wildlife to ‘Crack the Egg Code’. £5.00 per child - including chocolate reward. Sensible clothing for the weather essential - gloves 8

advised. Please pay in advance at the Ranger’s Office. Sessions are Ranger-led but children must be supervised by an adult.

Enquire at the Ranger’s Office: 0115 921 5865 or email countrypark@ rushcliffe.gov.uk

Sat 16th April 10am - 11.30am NCT Nearly New Sale Mapperley Woodborough Road, Mapperley, NG3 5HE A fantastic opportunity to purchase excellent quality nearly new items of babywear, childrenswear, maternity wear, nursery goods and toys. You can also sell your unwanted and outgrown items. Children outgrow clothing and toys very quickly, often long before the items have begun to wear out. nns.nottingham@nct.org.uk

Sat 16th April 11am & 1.30pm Tom Thumb Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus, NG1 5AF The makers of Chicken Licken and Terry Jones Fairy Tales bring the story of Tom Thumb to life in an exciting adventure for 4 – 9 year old children and their families.

The very first folk story ever printed in English in 1621 mixes a legend set in the times of King Arthur with Celtic folklore.

This epic tale of the smallest hero in the world is told with superb puppetry, music and fantastic design. This tale is always told in times of great change, when we know the world our children will live in is going to be very different. Celebrating nature, with sensory play and participation, children are encouraged to explore their local natural environments.

Box office 0115 9419419

Sat 23rd & Sun 24th April 9.30am - 5pm All About Dogs 2016 Newark Showground, Winthorpe, Newark, NG24 2NY A fantastic day out for all the family and your dog at one of the UK’s premiere dog shows.

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/nottingham

Lots on Local... April Featuring competitions & prizes, entertainment & demos, working dogs, fun dog games, pet dog show and much more. www.allaboutdogsshow.co.uk

Sat 23rd April St George’s Day in Nottingham Nottingham City Centre Celebrate England’s patron saint with a parade, dancing and live music. From The Forest Recreation Ground to the Market Square, come and join the fun!

www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/stgeorgesday

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.

Sat 30th April 10am-3pm Bump to Five Show Riverside Centre, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8HY Another awesome, fun packed show including meet Spiderman, Rapunzel & Cinderella! This year in the new location of the Riverside Centre, Pride Park.

Entrance is free if you pre-register or we have VIP tickets for £3 which include a goody bag (limited availability, preregister only). Enter a prize draw to win £100 Intu Derby voucher when you preregister! (must attend show to qualify).

Door entry on the day is £3, children free. www.bumptofive.co.uk

Win a £100 Intu Derby Voucher

Saturday 30th April 10am-2.30pm Riverside Centre Riverside Road Pride Park

Derby DE24 8HY

£3 VIP tickets inc. Good y bag worth £15 , pre-reg on ly

www.bumptofive.co.uk T: 08456 436 221 E: nottingham@lotsfortots.co.uk

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Lots on Local... May Sun 1st & Mon 2nd May 11am-5pm Steaming Days at Papplewick Pappelwick Pumping Station, Rigg Lane, Ravenshead NG15 9AJ Enjoy a fascinating day out at Britain’s finest Victorian water works.

Tel: 0115 963 2938 Mon 2nd May EARLY MAY BANK HOLIDAY! Fingers crossed for good weather!

Sat 7th May 10.15am - 12.15pm Attenborough Wild Kids Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane Chilwell NG9 6DY Join us for our monthly Wild Kids club to explore the outdoors and have lots of fun!

Drop-in session. £5 per child. Suitable for children aged 4 and over but younger siblings are welcome to come along.

0115 9721777 www.attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk

Sat 7th May 11am & 1.30pm Lullaby Lane Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus, NG1 5AF Join Katie as she returns to her childhood home on Lullaby Lane in search of forgotten friends, much-loved toys and the special gift of music-making her dad gave her. As Katie’s childhood memories come to life, we meet her neighbours who lived behind the brightly coloured doors on her street.

Pulsating with the energy of a music festival, this charming show uses song to explore friendship, community and dancing feet!

Singer-songwriter Fran Wyburn performs an irresistible, melodic score overflowing with delightful songs. Lullaby Lane provides a great introduction for children to experience an array of string instruments, including banjo, harp, ukulele and guitar.

Box office 0115 9419419

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Sun 8th May 12pm Bubble Rush 2016 - 5k Charity Fun Run Forest Recreation Ground, Nottingham NG1 6HH The Bubble Rush is the frothiest 5k charity fun run in the world – with a colourful twist!

This fun and foamy event will see participants of all ages walking or running through a sea of colourful bubbles, all whilst supporting two great local charities – Nottinghamshire Hospice and the Heart of Experian Charity Fund. As you make your way around the course you’ll pass through coloured bubble stations complete with high-powered foam cannons to cover you head to toe in bright frothy bubbles. Starting the race in a free white t-shirt you’ll reach the finish line in an array of bright, bubbly colours! The course is suitable for prams, pushchairs and wheelchairs – fun for all the family.

Contact 0115 910 1008 or fundraising@nottshospice.org

Thu 12th - Sun 15th May Disney on Ice: Silver Anniversary Celebration Motorpoint Arena, Bolero Square, Lace Market, Nottingham NG1 1LA

Commemorate a quarter-century of the most memorable Disney tales with all your favourite characters .Join Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald, Goofy and Daisy on a journey to the timeless worlds of Disney’s The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan, and the number one animated feature film of all time, Disney’s Frozen. Explore the African Pride Lands with Simba, voyage deep under the sea to Ariel’s mystical underwater kingdom; and tour London with Peter Pan and Wendy before flying to Neverland to join Tinker Bell. Plus, travel to Arendelle for an extraordinary adventure with sisters Anna, Elsa, rugged mountain man Kristoff and everyone’s favourite huggable snowman, Olaf. Upbeat music, lovable characters and unforgettable moments make this an experience your family will never forget.

TIcket Hotline 0843 373 3000

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/nottingham

The world’s frothiest 5k!

Sunday 8th May 2016 Forest Recreation Ground, Nottingham

Suitable for prams, pushchairs and wheelchairs - fun for all the family!

Walk or run through coloured bubble stations covering you head to toe in bright frothy bubbles. Starting the race in a free white t-shirt you’ll reach the finish line in an array of bright, bubbly colours!

For more information and to register, visit:

www.nottshospice.org/bubblerush Sponsored by

Nottinghamshire Hospice is a registered charity, no.509759

Lots on Local... May Sat 14th - Sun 15th May 8am - 6pm Nottinghamshire County Show 2016 Newark Showground,Lincoln Rd ,NG24 2NY There’s something for everyone to enjoy including spectacular displays on the ground and in the air; demonstrations of all kinds; lots of hands-on activities and of course the chance to see quality animals from huge bulls to tiny chicks. Foodies will love the Food Experience Marquee, watch the Inspire Show, wander around the vintage and classic vehicles; be thrilled by falconry, gun dogs and birds of prey and marvel at the floral art.

Free parking. www.nottinghamshirecountyshow.com

Wed 27th - Fri 29th May, 8.30am - 4pm Little Wickets Holiday Club Rushcliffe Leisure Centre, West Bridgford, NG2 7BY

A fun holiday club based around cricket.

Separated in small groups the children will develop all round technical skills, a sense of fair play and teamwork. For boys and girls aged 4 -11 yrs old. All abilites. Mainly based indoors unless good weather. info@littlewickets.com or 0115 9248476

Sun 29th & Mon 30th May 11am5pm Steaming Days at Papplewick Pappelwick Pumping Station, Rigg Lane, Ravenshead NG15 9AJ Enjoy a fascinating day out for all the family at Britain’s finest Victorian water works.

Tel: 0115 963 2938

Mon 30th May - Fri 3rd June 10am - 4pm 1000 Years of History at Nottingham Castle Nottingham Castle, Friar Lane, NG1 6EL Find the hidden secrets of Nottingham Castle by following their history trail around the Museum. Find all the facts and claim a 12

prize! Join in with make and take crafts daily from 10am - 12noon and handle objects from the Castle’s Medieval collections daily between 2pm - 4pm. Cost: £1 trail / £1 crafts plus normal Castle admission charges. nottingham.castle@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Tue 31st May & Thu 2nd June 10.15am - 12.15pm Attenborough Holiday Club – 30 Days Wild!

Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane Chilwell NG9 6DY Can you complete the 30 Days Wild challenge and complete as many wild activities as you can in our session? Booking essential. £5 per child. Suitable for children aged 4 and over but younger siblings are welcome to come along.

0115 9721777 www.attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk

Tue 31st May - Fri 3rd June 11am 3pm Mad Science Week Erewash Museum, High St, Ilkeston DE7 5JA Science themed fun and games. Sublime Science workshops on Friday. Booking essential (£1.50) www.erewashmuseum.co.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.

To have your event listed here please contact nottingham@lotsfortots.co.uk or call 08456 436 221

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/nottingham

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Spring at Launch Event - Victorian Extravaganza

Sat 26th March 11am-3pm Join in as Dalby House comes to life to celebrate the re-launch of the Museum.

Gardening Week

Tue 29th March - Fri 1st April 11am-3pm Have fun in the Museum garden making your own plant pot and plant a seed. On Friday learn about a Victorian kitchen garden.

Animal Week

Mon 4th - Fri 8th April 11am-3pm A fun week of animal themed crafts and activities.

On Friday meet the animals of White Post Farm.

Mad Science Week

Tue 31st May - Fri 3rd June 11am-3pm Science themed fun and games. Sublime Science workshops on Friday. Booking essential (ÂŁ1.50) Most Events Are Free

High Street, Ilkeston, DE7 5JA Tel: 0115 907 1141

www.erewashmuseum.co.uk

T: 08456 436 221 E: nottingham@lotsfortots.co.uk

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Lots on Local...

June

Wed 1st - Fri 3rd June, 8.30am 4pm Little Wickets Holiday Club Rushcliffe Leisure Centre, West Bridgford, NG2 7BY A fun holiday club based around cricket.

Separated in small groups the children will develop all round technical skills, a sense of fair play and teamwork. For boys and girls aged 4 -11 yrs old. All abilites. Mainly based indoors unless good weather. Please contact to book info@littlewickets.com or 0115 9248476

Wed 1st June 10am - 11.30am Muddy Feet Springtime in the Woods Rushcliffe Country Park, Mere Way, Ruddington, NG11 6JS Explore the woods in springtime, make a spring crown and lots more outdoor fun! £5 for one child, £3.50 siblings and under ones free. Booking required, please contact us to request a booking form via Facebook or muddyfeet@hotmail.com

Sun 5th June 11.30 Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life 5K Victoria Embankment, Nottingham, NG2 2JY Under 6s are FREE. Join us by taking part and help us bring forward the day when all cancers are cured. 5k is an achievable distance for all ages and abilities and you can run, walk or even dance your way round! www.raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org

Thur 9th - Sun 12th June The Gate to Southwell Festival 2016 Southwell Racecourse, Southwell, NG25 0TS Southwell is a family friendly and fun festival with plenty of entertainment for the kids and youths alike. Many children’s activities are aimed to be educative as well as fun with our own instrument workshops, and various other hands on opportunities. Family entertainment always includes a liberal dose of Street Theatre and ‘walkabouts’ as well as storytellers and musicians. tickets@southwellfolkfestival.org.uk 14

Sat 11th June 10.15am to 12.15pm Attenborough Wild Kids Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane Chilwell NG9 6DY Join us for our monthly Wild Kids club to explore the outdoors and have lots of fun!

Drop-in session. £5 per child. Suitable for children aged 4 and over but younger siblings are welcome to come along.

0115 9721777 www.attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk

Tues 14th & Wed 15th June New Youth Theatre presents “West Side Story” Palace Theatre, Leeming St, Mansfield NG18 1NG All tickets £11. 7.30pm Performance. For tickets call the Box Office: 01623 633133

Fri 17th - Sun 19th June Newark Festival 2016 Riverside Park, Newark, NG24 1BN Newark Festival is back for the 5th year running, offering a fantastic line up with something for everyone. The three-day festival, in view of Newark Castle, has a popular following with plenty of food and drink available and a fantastic atmosphere.

Friday – Riverside Rocks with The Bon Jovi Experience, The Four Fighters, The Fillers and Antarctic Monkeys who will be performing all their biggest hits. Saturday 80’s Night. Some of the era’s most popular names such as Tony Hadley, ABC, Banarama and Midge Ure will all be on the stage Sunday – FREE Family come along for a day of fun at the Riverside Park and across the town, promising plenty of entertainment, food and drink for all the family, followed by the evening’s ‘Swing In The Park’ Concert.

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/nottingham

Lots on Local... June Sat 18th & Sun 19th June Father’s Day at Gulliver’s Kingdom Temple Walk, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 3PG Dads go FREE at Gulliver’s this Father’s Day Get ready for a fantastic day out this Father’s Day and take advantage of our special offer! This year we are giving every Dad FREE ENTRY to our theme parks when accompanied by one full paying person, valid only on Father’s Day Weekend. There will be plenty of great rides, attractions and shows for the whole family to enjoy. Our friends from Soccer Star Coaching will be joining us for the day and Dad can take part in the speed shot challenge. There’s no excuse not to visit Gulliver’s and make sure Dad has a day to remember. www.gulliversfun.co.uk

Sat 18th June 12pm - 10.30pm & Sun 19th June 10.30am - 10pm Arnold Carnival Arnot Hill Park, Arnold, Nottingham Big stage entertainment from local and professional entertainers over the weekend with That 80s Rock Show featuring rock classic from the 80s headlining Saturday (please dress accordingly) and on Sunday, we have a Tribute evening with Mick Hucknall, Madonna, Robbie Williams, Cher and The Blues Brothers. Favourites also include Fun Dog Show, children’s fun fair & arts and craft marquee, sports taster sessions, craft, charity & information stalls, street entertainers and food & drink court. Sunday opens with the Arnold Churches Together morning service and BBM Lancaster Flypast scheduled for the afternoon. SEN Chill Out Zone.

Free entertainment on both days for all the family. Limited on site parking. www.gedling/leisure.gov.uk

Sam Appa Photography DO YOUR LITTLE ONES ENJOY BEING OUTSIDE, EXPLORING AND CREATING IN NATURE? Would you like your children to enjoy an alternative playgroup where they learn in and about the great outdoors?

We aim to let children explore with the emphasis on child led play, letting them get their hands dirty... Muddy Feet are compulsory!

Join us for our free range playgroup and forest school sessions in Nottinghamshire and enjoy:

Informal and fun family photography presented in a beautiful photo book you can share with friends and family.

For information on how

the sessions work please get in touch:

www.samappaphotography.co.uk

or call Sam on 07767 701067

Mud Kitchens Hammocks Den Building Natural Art Scavenger Hunts

Bug Hunting Campfires

(Forest School Only)

Outdoor Cookery (Forest School Only)

BOOKING ESSENTIAL Please contact Fran Groombridge on 07990 626025 for more information or check out our website www.muddyfeetoutdoors.co.uk

T: 08456 436 221 E: nottingham@lotsfortots.co.uk

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Lots on Local... June Sun 19th June 12.30pm - 3.30pm Father’s Day aboard the Princess River Cruise The Park Yacht Inn, Trent Lane South, Nottingham, NG2 4DS Treat your super Dad this Father’s Day with Princess River Cruises. Enjoy a 3 hour cruise with a roast dinner and dessert plus all Dads will get a drink from the bar on us! www.princessrivercruises.co.uk

Sat 25th June 9am start Cycle Live Nottingham 2016 Nottingham City Ride Victoria Embankment, Nottingham, NG2 2GS Flexible – Choose your distance (2.5, 7.5 or 10.5 miles) and your start time. Predominantly off-road on cycle ways, so no need to worry about traffic. Ideal for families, beginners and young riders or anyone who just fancies an easy Saturday ride. An event village for you to enjoy at your leisure packed full with a whole host of activities, catering, entertainment and other fun stuff for you to savour www.cyclelivenottingham.co.uk/Saturday

Sat 25th June 1pm - 4pm Colwick Play Day Colwick Recreational Ground, Mile End Road, Colwick, NG2 4BE Colwick Parish Council, Gedling Borough Council and Gedling Play Forum are pleased to host a free fun packed afternoon of creative and imaginative play for under 14s. Lots of games and activities, have a go sporting sessions childrens table top arts and crafts for all ages and abilities.

Play clothes essential! Parents must be in attendance at all times. SEN Chill Out Zone www.gedling/leisure.gov.uk

Sat 25th & Sun 26th June Armed Forces Day 2016 Wollaton Hall and Deer Park, NG8 2AE

A FREE weekend of celebration and remembrance to honour our Armed Forces past and present. A fun filled celebration 16

with music and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.

Sat 25th June – Sat 2nd July New Youth Theatre presents “My Son Pinocchio” Bonnington Theatre, High St, Arnold NG5 7EE A show designed specially for the younger performer aged 3 - 5 & 6 - 12 years old.

Please see advert below for details of taster sessions. All Tickets £8. Show times vary. For tickets call the Box Office: 0115 9013640 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.

We perform 3 shows a year!

A show for young people aged 5-8 & 9-17 years To be performed at the Palace Theatre (Mansfield Centre) Rehearsals in Mansfield

A show specially designed for the younger performer aged 3-5 & 6-12 years To be performed at the Bonington Theatre Arnold (all centres)

Rehearsals held in Mansfield, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Bestwood Village and West Bridgford

To join the casts call 01623 406284 Taster Sessions Available Rehearsals start April 2016

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The Orange Tree has relocated...

We feel privileged to be the proud new occupiers of the Old Beardall Primary School It is a beautiful historic building, which we have sensitively re-furbished to create a calm and homely environment where children are nurtured and cared for and able to enjoy the activities in the rooms that are dedicated to their stage of development.

The nursery’s Baby Suites provide a beautiful and tranquil space where highly skilled and experienced practitioners cherish and nurture the babies in their care, whilst offering stimulating activities that challenge and encourage their inquisitive

Beautiful Day Nursery with Specialist Baby Suite

little minds and bodies.

The new physical play room provides an area where children can participate in daily exercise and physical challenge including dance classes, gymnastics and music and movement, and our large outdoor play areas provide a variety of dedicated areas that will encourage children’s interest in their outdoor environment and the world in which they live…

We would like to invite you to visit our new nursery Please contact us on the details below

Fully qualified, passionate practitioners 5% NHS & City Council staff discount

FREE

Early Years Unit offers exciting learning opportunities

0115 964 0001

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Amazing outdoor play area

Beardall Street, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7JU hucknall@theorangetreedaynursery.co.uk www.theorangetreedaynursery.co.uk

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Tel: 07867 504 626 www.DynamiqueParties.co.uk Friendly & confidential service offering free birthday cakes to children across Nottinghamshire who are disabled, have a life limiting health condition or whose families would find it hard to provide one

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Beeston Nursery!

Small, friendly family-run nursery

Next to Beeston Train Station

Free sessions for 2, 3 and 4 year olds

Lovely garden and facilities

Call us on 0115 775 0178 To book a visit and find out more! www.beestonnursery.co.uk

Library Sessions Rattle, Rhyme & Roll- Babies & Toddlers

Arnold 10.30-11 Tue & Thu Beeston 10 & 11 Alt Tue/Wed Bingham 10.30-11 Mon & Fri Burton Joyce 10.30-11 Alt Wed Calverton 9.30-10 Mon Carlton 10-10.30 Tue Carlton Hill 10-10.30 Alt Fri Eastwood 10-10.30 Tue Gedling 2.15-2.45 Thu Hucknall 10.30-11 Thu Keyworth 2.30-3 2nd Tue Kimberley 10-10.30 Mon Lowdham 1.30-2 2nd & 4th Thu Mapperley 10-10.30 Thu Radcliffe on Trent 10.30-11 2nd & 4th Mon Ruddington 11-11.30 2nd Tue Stapleford 11.15-11.45 1st & 3rd Thu

2.15-2.45 last Mon Toton 10.30-11 first Wed West Bridgford 10-10.30 & 11-11.30 Fri www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/findalibrary www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/learning/libraries

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Totstime for under 5’s

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

*indicates Totstime included in Sure Start session

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

11-11.30 4 sessions a year 2.15-2.45 first Thurs 2.30-3 2nd Mon 10.30-11 Tue 10-10.30 Thu 2.30-3 3rd Mon 10-10.30 Tue

Some sessions are term time only. Please check.

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Swimming with Puddle Ducks We want every child to love swimming, respect the water and swim beautifully.

Our approach is unique as we teach swimming in a fun and individually tailored way so your child can progress at the rate that is perfect for them.

The first few months with your baby are so precious & taking your baby to a Puddle Ducks class will be the most enjoyable & rewarding activity you can do together.

The benefits to both parent and baby of swimming together are immense as only in the water, can a baby move freely and

develop actions they wouldn’t otherwise be able to in their first year of life.

Our unique approach at Puddle Ducks means that you can join at any point during the term and at any age from birth to 8 years, irrespective of swimming experience, and still experience the joys of swimming in a fun and safe environment. That’s the Puddle Ducks’ difference.

Contact us on the details below

Baby & Pre-school age 0-4

Your baby has the potential

Join us at any point in the term tel: 07906 191504 visit:puddleducks.com nottsandsouthyorks@puddleducks.com

We have the expertise Puddle Ducks classes are designed by baby 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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Spotlight on fun with Razz Tots!

Specifically designed sessions for 2 - 3 years in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage Tots have fun exploring themes such as ‘In the Jungle’, ‘On the Farm’, ‘Under the Sea’ and ‘Flying to the moon’ through movement, song and drama.

These parent assisted classes enable the children to learn at their own pace whilst developing communication skills and confidence as well basic performing arts skills. There is also a craft section and social time making the classes particularly popular with working parents, enabling them time

to mix with other parents and children in a secure and encouraging environment.

These classes are perfect for the budding young star to the shy quiet toddler and everyone in between, encouraging them with their development whatever stage they are at.

Classes are held at Nottingham Girls High School on a Saturday morning. Places are strictly limited, book a FREE taster session now!

Contact Claire on the details below

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Nottingham

Most classes are Term-Time only

Aspley Waterbabies All day Sat & Sun, Martin Jackaman hydrotherapy pool, Aspley Wood.

Basford Drop In and Play 1-3pm Mon, Old Basford Comm Cen, St Leo’s Parent & Toddler 9.30-11.30am Wed St Leos Ch Hall, Nottingham Road Messy Play Session 10.30-11.30am Thu Basford Library, Vernon Road

Bestwood

Bilborough

Lenton

Little Fishes Baby & Toddler 10am-12pm Thu, Glaisdale Gospel Hall, Glaisdale Dr Twinkle Stars 10-11.30am Fri Sheila Russell Com Cen St Martin’s Rd

Bulwell Crazy Tuesdays @ Mousetrap 10-2pm Tue £2 per child for 2 hours play Mousetrap Soft Play, Main Street

Clifton

Colwick

Tiny Tots 9.15-11.15am Tue (0-3yr) Colwick Comm Cen, Vale Rd Bumps & Tweenies 1.30-3.30pm Wed (all year) St John’s Church, Vale Road

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Baby & Toddler 10-11.30 Tue Thomas Helwys Baptist Ch, Musical Moments 9.30-11am Wed, Edna G Olds Primary, Church St Tots and Toys 9.45-11.30 Thu Cornerstone Ch, Castle Blvd Bumps to Babies 2-3.30pm Thu Trent Vineyard, Lenton Lane

Parent & Toddler 1.30-3 Thu Bulwell United Reform Church, Dad Club 9:30 - 11am 2nd Broomhill Road, Highbury Vale Sat of the mon, Cornerstone Church, 90 Castle Boulevard

Affinity Theatre Mon FREE Sprigg’s Sproggs Dance (1-3yrs) 2-3pm 9-11.15am Mon Drama (4-6yrs) 3.30-4.30pm Leen Valley Community Centre Highbank Primary School, Winscombe Mount Tiny Tots 9-10.45am Tue Little Monkeys Playgroup Glade Hill Primary School 10-12pm Fri, Green Lane Youth Centre Tots & Toddlers 9.30-11.15am Wed, The Bubbles Toddler Group People’s Church, Gladehill Rd 9.30-11.30am Fri Hope Church, Farnborough Rd Stay & Play 1-3pm Wed Glade Hill Primary School Baby Peep 1-2.30pm Fri Under 1s, Clifton Children’s Bestwood Village Toddlers 9.15-11.15am Thu, Hawthorne Centre, Greencoft Primary Sch, Bestwood Village Under 1’s Thu 1.30-3pm Top Valley and Bestwood Pk Children’s Cen, Westglade Infant School

Baby Cafe (under 1’s) 10am-12pm Mon Thomas Helwys Baptist Church,

Mapperley TinyTalk Baby Signing Mon 10am - 11am baby signing 11:15am - 12:15pm baby signing 12:45pm - 1:45pm toddler talk St Jude’s Ch, Woodborough Rd Free Trial Class Bump to Baby 10-12pm Mon Bread & Bitter, Woodthorpe Dr St Andrew’s Parent & Toddler 1-3pm Tue St Andrew’s Church Hall, Chestnut Grove Bumps, Babies & Toddlers 10am-12pm Thu Mapperley Methodist Church Westdale Lane Toddler 9-11.30am Fri, Comm Cen,Westdale Lane

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Nottingham

Most classes are Term-Time only

Nottingham City Water Babies Swimming Mon & Wed, Hilton Hotel, Milton St

Razz Tots 9am-10am Sat Nottingham Girls High School Classes start 7th November Contact to book Free Taster Session nottingham@razzamataz.co.uk 07402 179892

Water Babies Swimming Mon/ Thu/ Sat Victoria Les Cen, Gedling St Who Let The Dads Out Sparklers 10am - 12pm 3rd Sat of month 10-12pm Wed, St Nic’s St Nics Ch, Maid Marion Way Children’s & Families Cen, Maid Marion Way Notts Mama Sling Walks 12-2pm Wed (fortnightly) Various locations Nottingham Sling Meet 10am-12pm 2nd Thu of month The Corner, Stoney Street

Sherwood

Puddle Ducks Tue, Thu & Fri various classes.

Nottingham Park Inn, Booking essential. Pls see advert

TinyTalk Baby Signing Tue 10am - 11am - baby signing 11:30am - 12:30pm baby signing 1pm - 2pm - toddler talk Sherwood United Reformed Church, 1 Edwards Lane, Free Trial Class Mother & Baby 10am-12pm Wed (0-6 mth) Sherwood Health Centre Forest Kids Nottingham 10am-12pm Thu FREE Woodthorpe Park, Mansfield Road meet at cafe

West Bridgford, Ruddington & Gamston Clairebr@tinytalk.co.uk Mapperley, Sherwood & Woodthorpe Claireba@tinytalk.co.uk Bingham & Gedling Emmaw@tinytalk.co.uk Contact us now for your FREE TRIAL CLASS!

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Most classes are Term-Time only

Sherwood cont Chill Out 10.30-1.30pm Thu, Sherwood United Reform Ch, TinyTalk Baby Signing 12.30 & 1.45 Thu Pirates Play Centre, Rowley Drive, Free Trial Class

Sneinton Iona School Parent & Toddler 9.30-11.30am Tue & Wed, Iona School, Sneinton Dale Magical Musical Club 4.30pm (3-5 yrs) Tue 10am (5-7 yrs) Sun 110 Sneinton Boulevard Booking essential

Edge City Tots 10.30am-12.30pm Wed The Edge, Outreach Church

The Meadows

Harrow Road Toddler 9.45-11.15am Mon Wollaton Park Com Centre,

Baby Peeps Mon 1pm-2.30pm, 0-12 months, The Meadows Children’s Cen, Kirby Gdns

Wollaton Twins & Multiple Births Group 10-12pm 2nd & 4th Mon of mon All year exc. Bank Holidays St Leonard’s Com Centre

Tots Time Mon 2pm to 3pm, Meadows Library, Wilford Grove

Little Wickets 10-10.45am Thu, Age 2 1/2 to school, Wollaton Pk Com Centre,

Rainbow Stripes Tue 11am-11.45am, The Meadows Children’s Cen, Kirby Gdns, £1 per child

St Leonard’s Dads & Kids Club (0-11 yr) 10am-12pm 3rd Sat of month St Leonard’s Com Centre

Does your child know the magic of music?

First lesson free

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Wollaton

Our next issue is out in July, ready for the summer holidays!

Advertise your class, event or business here for as little as £40 for 3 months.

Includes magazine and website advertising Email nottingham@lotsfortots.co.uk or call 08456 436 221 for further details www.lotsfortots.co.uk/nottingham

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Broxtowe

Most classes are Term-Time only

Beeston Little Acorns 9.15-11am Mon Wollaton Road Methodist Church Under Fives 9.45-11.45am Mon Beeston Free Ch Salthouse Ln

Speech, Sign & Song Club 1.15-2.15pm Wed (2-5 years) Beeston Library, Foster Avenue Booking essential Open House Beeston 9.30-11.30am Thu Beeston Central Children’s Centre, Trevor Road

Beeston Mum’s Choir 10-11.30am Mon Early Years Music Group Fri Assumption Ch Hall, Foster Av (6 mth-3yr) Booking essential Pearson Centre, 2 Nuart Rd Early Years Music Group Tue (6mth-3yr) Queen’s Rd TinyTalk Baby Signing Methodist Church 10am & 11.15am Fri Queens Road Methodist Booking essential Church FREE trial class NCT Beeston Bumps & Little Lions Stay & Play Babies 10.30am-12.15pm Fri (0-9 mth) 9.30-11.30am Wed White Lion Bar & Kitchen, Beeston Methodist Ch

Stagecoach Beeston Sat 9.30 11am (4-6 yrs) Sat 10-1pm (6-18 yrs)

The Alderman White School Chilwell Lane

Bramcote Pebbles Plus (Emmanuel Church) 10-11.30am Wed (Under 5’s) Scout Hut, Hanley Avenue St Michael’s Parent & Toddler 9.45-11.30am Thu St Michael’s & All Angels Church Hall Dads and Kids 10am-12pm 2nd Sat of month St Michael’s Church Hall,

Discovery starts here Our acting, singing and dance classes take your child on a journey of discovery. They’ll love stepping into a new world and you’ll love the effect it has on their confidence and creativity.

Classes for 4 to 18 year-olds.

Find out more and start your Stagecoach journey today:

stagecoach.co.uk/beeston

01158 510352 beeston@stagecoach.co.uk

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Broxtowe

Most classes are Term-Time only

Broxtowe

Kimberley

German Speaking Parent & Under 1’s Group Toddler 3-5pm 1st & 3rd Fri of 10-11:30am. Play & Chat mon, St Marth’s Ch, Frinton Rd for babies & parents.

Kettlebrooke Lodge, Eastwood Road,

Chilwell

Barney’s Parent & Toddler 9.30-11.15am Mon & Fri St Barnabus’ Church, Inham Rd Water Babies Tues & Fri De Vere Village Hotel

Eastwood Messy Play 10-11.30am. Session for children under 5 years.

Eastwood Children’s Centre.

Tummy Time 9.30-10.00am & 10.1510.45am. For babies under 1.

Eastwood Children’s Centre.

Kimberley Parent & Toddler 9.30-11am Thu Parish Hall, Newdigate

Long Eaton

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Newborn Bundles 10:30-11:45am - A baby group for babies 0-9 months, Stapleford Children’s Centre 1-2.30 pm at Stapleford Care Centre

Rockabillies Music Groups 6mths-4yrs (pre book) Mon-Fri 9:45am & 11am New 3yrs+ (pre book) Tue 1:30pm Additional sessions to be announced Leopold Street,

Nuthall

Greasley Toddlers 9.30-11.30am Mon St Mary’s Church Hall

Stapleford

BABES Breastfeeding Support

BABES Breastfeeding Support 10-11.30am Wed (school holidays too) Eastwood Sure Start Children’s Centre, Chewton St. Just drop in or call Long Eaton Twins and More 1pm - 2.30pm Tue Pregancy 0115 993 5750 to 5 years old. Long Eaton New Horizon Tots Children’s Centre, Lime Terrace 10-11.30am Thu, Community NCT Baby Group Impact Centre, Dovecote Rd Thu 10.30 - 12 pm Bundles of Fun St John’s church, Canal Street 10.30-12pm Thu Eastwood Children’s Cen

Greasley

TinyTalk Baby Signing 10.15am Thu St Patrick’s Church Hall, Kimberley Road FREE trial class

Nuthall Babies & Toddlers 10-11.30am Tue Oldmoor Lodge, Mornington Crescent

Baby Group 10-11.15am Wed, 0-2yrs, Stapleford Children’s Centre Toddler Time 9.15-11.15am Fri Stapleford Baptist Ch, Albert St Saturdads 9.30-11am 4th Sat of month St Helenís Church Hall

Toton Rhyme Time Mon 10-11am Tesco Community Room Play & Praise 1.30-3pm Fri Toton Methodist Church, Stapleford Lane 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.

Horsendale Toddlers 10.30am Thu, Assarts Road, www.lotsfortots.co.uk/nottingham

Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser Music for young children in Beeston Fun and learning for babies and toddlers age 6 months to 3 years Tuesdays & Fridays in Beeston

www.eymg.co.uk Individual sessions at and around the piano for young children 3 to 7 years

Advertise your class, event or business here for as little as £40 for 3 months nottingham@lotsfortots.co.uk or call 08456 436 221

www.wendysplayfulpiano.co.uk The Speech, Sign and Song Club

A small friendly music group for pre-school children 2 to 5 years, who need extra help with social & communication skills (Symbols above reproduced with permission from The Makaton Charity www.makaton.org.)

www.speechsignsong.co.uk

Contact Wendy 0115 922 1318 wendy@eymg.co.uk

Weekly Local Classes

Fun and skills that could save your child’s life

classes held... in carefully selected warm water pools in NG1, NG2, NG8, NG9 and throughout North Notts

We feel incredibly proud that we’ve helped save a number of very young children’s lives after they’ve fallen into water and survived – thanks to the skills they learned with us.

Our world-class teachers could have trained as private pilots – five times over – in the time it takes to fully qualify with us.

You can trust us to take the very best care of you and your little one.

Let’s teach your baby to swim!

T: 08456 436 221 E: nottingham@lotsfortots.co.uk

To give your baby a splashing start call

01636 815 567

www.waterbabies.co.uk

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Rushcliffe

Most classes are Term-Time only

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

Forest School Fri 10am - 11.30am The Meadow Covert Woodland.

Half termly sessions and must be pre-booked. Parties also available. Pls see ad on pg15

Little Rascals Toddler 1.30-3pm Thu, Keyworth Primary & Nursery School Willoughby Baby & Toddler Fri 10-11.30am, Willoughby Village Hall, London Lane, Wil

Stay & Play 10-11.30am Tue Muddy Feet Weekend Walks Rugby Club, Brendon Grove Alternate Sat at Rushcliffe Radcliffe on Trent Country Park. £3 per family to Bumps & Babies cover resources.

Little Fishes 9.30-11.30am 10.30am-12pm Wed Wed, Wellspring Ch, Bingham Children’s Centre Westminster Dr Gamston Bingham Baby & Toddler Little Angels Toddler Group Tumble Tots Mon 10am-12pm Thu & Fri 9.15-11.30am Wed various times (6mth-7yr) Church House, East Street Gamston Community Centre Radcliffe Meth Church, Young Explorers 2-3pm Thu Tumble Tots Thu-various Rugby Club, Brendon Grove Abacus Toddlers Mon 10-11.30am, Village Hall, times, from 6 months - 7 years The Grange, Vicarage Lane Little Wickets Old Tollerton Road Sat 9-9.45am (2 1/2 yrs - school Parent & Toddler 9.30-11am TinyTalk Baby Signing Tue age) Bingham Leisure Cen Fri, St Mary’s Church Hall, 9.45-10.45am & 11-12pm (0-18 months) FREE trial class Vicarage Ln Cotgrave Village Hall, Old Tollerton Rd Ruddington Bumps & Babies 10-11.30am Mon Gotham Pebbles Toddler Group Cotgrave C of E School 1.15-2.45pm Mon (2-4 yr) Mini Music Makers St Peter’s Church, Wilford Cotgrave Parent & Toddler 10-11.45am Mon (0-5 yr) Road 1.30-3pm Mon (2-4 yr) Gotham Memorial Hall Serendipity’s Day Nursery Ruddington Methodist Crawlers & Walkers Toddler Group Keyworth 9.45-11.15am Tue 9.30-11am Tue, Church Hall, Puddle Ducks Cotgrave Kids Club Charles Street Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat & Young Explorers 10-11am Thu Sun various classes. Keyworth Nappuccino 10am-12pm Tue Cotgrave C of E School Key IV Fitness Club. Booking The Hub, Musters Road essential.

Cotgrave Parent & Toddler Little Wickets 1.30-3pm Fri (0-2 yr) Tues 11.45-12.30pm, (2 1/2 Keyworth Baby & Toddler Serendipity’s Day Nursery yrs - school age) Ruddington 10-11.30am Mon Village Hall, Wilford Rd Parochial Hall, Selby Lane

Edwalton

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Rushcliffe

Most classes are Term-Time only

West Bridgford Lady Bay Parent & Toddler 9.45-11.45am Mon & Fri All Hallows Church Hall Little Wickets Mon 1.30pm & 2.15pm Fri 10.45am & 11.30am Sat 9am & 10am & 11am (2 1/2 yrs - school age) Sessions last 45 mins Various venues East Midlands Swimming Academy Mon, Wed, Fri 6wks-adult West Bridgford School Parent & Toddler Crafts 9-10.30am Tue & Thu Pierrepont Gamston School

WB Baptist Church Parent & Toddler 10-11.30am Wed, Melton Rd

Sir Julien Cahn Pavilion, Loughborough Road

St Giles Tiddlers 10-11.30am Thu St. Giles Ch Hall, Stratford Rd Tinies & Toddlers 10-11.45am Thu, St Lukes Church, Leahurst Road Holy Spirit Toddler Group 10-11.30am Thu, Melton Road/Victoria Road TinyTalk Baby Signing Fri 10-11am (0-18 mth) 11.30-12.30pm (18 mth-3 yr) Holy Spirit Church, Victoria Road FREE trial class

WB Twins & Multiple Births 10am-12pm 1st/3rd Fri of mth West Bridgford Baptist Church, Melton Road Water Babies Swimming 1-3pm Sun West Bridgford School, Loughborough Road

Wilford Wilford Village Toddlers Tues & Fri 9.30-11.30 Coffee available from 9am! The Centre, Main Road

Tumble Tots Toddler Tuesdays Fri-various times (6mth-7yr) 10-11.30 Tue, The Sports Club, Regatta Way, Give your baby a WB Methodist Church head start in life!

Parent & Toddler Gymbabes classes are tailor made for 9.30-11.30am/1.30-3pm Wed, babies from crawling to walking Patrick Road A fun filled session of development Poppy Seeds Baby Group Wed 10-12, Poppy and Pint, Pierrepont Road, Lady Bay

exercises and exploration, using colourful gymnastics-based equipment, to encourage your baby to crawl, stand and eventually walk!

The springboard to confidence for your child Tumble Tots is Britain's leading National Active Physical Play Programme for children from 6 months to 7 years Children learn age appropriate agility, climbing, balancing and coordination skills using our specifically designed gymnastics-based equipment.

For classes, birthday parties & other enquiries W: www.tumbletots.com/nottingham FB: tumbletotsnottingham E: fiona.tumbletots@gmail.com M: 07429 845132

T: 08456 436 221 E: nottingham@lotsfortots.co.uk

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Gedling & Ashfield

Most classes are Term-Time only

Arnold St Mary’s Tots 2-3.15pm Tue St Mary’s Church, Church Lane Tim’s Tinies Wed 9.30-11am St Timothy’s Church Swinburne Way, Daybrook Playtime Toddler Group Thu 9.15-11.15am, Emmanuel Church, Warren Hill Salvation Army Parent & Toddlers Fri 9.30-11.30am, Salvation Army Hall, High Street

Under 5s Parent & Toddler Tue 1.30-3pm, Sir John Sherbrooke Sch, Flatts Lane Sat Tots 9.30-11am Sat (all year) Baptist Church Hall, The Nook

Carlton

Puddle Ducks Fri various classes, DW Fitness, Booking essential. Pls see advert

Epperstone

Happy Tots Toy Library 9.30-11.30am Mon Mon 9.45-11.15 Epperstone Pentacostal Church, Station Rd Village Hall St John’s Methodist Toddlers Mon 10-11.30am, Church Hall, Standhill Road

Little Quackers Swim School Foxhill Toddler Group New lessons starting, various Tue 9.30-11.30am, Foxhill Church, Hillview Road times. Arnold Leisure Centre Toddler Time 9.30-11.30am Tue, Pentacostal Church, Burton Joyce Station Rd St Helen’s Baby & Toddler Chatterbox Toddlers 9.30-11am Mon & Thu 9am-12pm Thu St Helen’s Old Church Hall Carlton Community Church, Lowater Road

Calverton

Colwick

Central Stay & Play 12.30-2pm Fri (all year) Toy Library Toddler Group Carlton Sure Start Centre, Mon 1.30-3pm & Thu 9.30-11am, Baptist Church Church View, Main Road Hall, The Nook,

Gedling Carol Saunders Swim School/ Toddlers Academy 5.30pm (Begin/Improve) Mon 2pm (0-18mth inc parents) Sat 2.30pm (18-36mth inc parent) 3pm (beginners) Sat 3.30pm (Improvers) Sat DW Fitness, Victoria Park Little Treasures Playgroup 1.30 - 3pm Tue (all year) Stanhope School, All Hallows Parent & Toddler 9.30-11am Tue Memorial Hall, Main Road TinyTalk Baby Signing 10-11am Fri (0-2 yr) Memorial Hall, Main Road FREE trial class

Hucknall Friday Tots 9-11am Fri (0-4 yr) St Peters & St Pauls Church Hall, Ruffs Drive

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Gedling & Ashfield

Most classes are Term-Time only

Lowdham Sing & Play Toddler Group Wed 10-11.30am, Methodist Chapel, Main Street Happy Tots Fri 9.45-11.15am, Lowdham WI Hall

Netherfield St George’s Centre Toddler 9.30-11am Mon Netherfield Infant School, Chandos Street Stay & Play Tue 10 - 11.30am ( all year round) Netherfield Childrens Centre Victoria Road. 0-5 yrs old

Netherfield Parent & Toddler St Mark’s Mother & Toddle Tue 1.30-3pm & 9.15-11.15am Wed/Thu Fri 9.30-11am, St Mark’s Bethesda Church Hall Church, Devere Garden

Ravenshead

East Midlands Swim Academy Tues & Thurs babies 9.30am11.30am and swim lessons 4-6pm, and Sat 9-11am

Woodthorpe Beetroot in the Park Fitness Mon 6pm, Fri 9.15am Arno Vale Recreation Ground Tumble Tots Tue various times (6mths-7yrs) The Church of the Good Shepherd, Thackerys Lane

18 Month Club (18 mth-3 yr) 1-2.30pm Wed Good Shepherd Preschool, Scout Hut, Weaverthorpe Rd Explore a Story 10-11am Thu (2yr+) St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gdns Little Lambs Baby & Toddler 2-4pm Fri Good Shepherd Parish Centre, Thackerays Lane

SWIMMING LESSONS BEGINNERS, IMPROVERS, ADVANCED GROUPS & ONE:ONE

SUMMER TERM 2015

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Hollies Day Nursery 2 Private Road, Sherwood NG5 4DB

Hollies Country Park 11 Woodchurch Road, Arnold NG5 8NJ

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