Lots for Tots Nottingham Issue 11

Issue 11

January - March 2016

How to survive with

fiv r e d n u th e

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February Half Term

Fun activities for all the family in Nottingham

Lots on Local...

Your monthly guide to what’s on including Pancake Day & Mother’s Day

Lots on Weekly...

Find your local classes, activities and groups in our weekly listings

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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.

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Welcome to Issue 11...

Lots for Tots Nottingham @LfTNottingham

Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas.

This first issue of 2016 is packed full of ideas for you and your family to get involved in, in and around Nottingham. We have lots going on especially over the February half term with plenty of fun family friendly events listed in our Lots on Local guide.

With Mother’s Day not far away there is a fantastic offer for 30% off Rebecca Louise Jewellery when quoting our code. See the advert on page 9.

At the back of the magazine we have all the weekly classes to keep your little ones entertained on a daily basis. Please remember to mention Lots for Tots when enjoying one of the events or these classes.

Enjoy yourselves over the next 3 months ... fingers crossed for some snow?!

Alex x

Alexandra Russell-Jones Editor Lots for Tots Nottingham

Front Cover With thanks to Life Photographic 0115 9599 600 www.lifephotographic.co.uk

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Lots on Local... January Mon 11th January 9.30am - 6pm

Little Treasures Soft Play Opens

Clifton Leisure Centre, Southchurch Drive, NG11 8AB A brand new Soft PlayCentre. Come and explore the Octopus lair and challenging under-the-sea adventure. The voyage continues on the ship deck: dare you go through the walk of fear, squeeze through the crawl tube and whizz down the slide?

Toddlers can hunt the treasure in their very own designated area, having fun with the bending mirrors, playing with the rockers, brick kits and matching the shapes. www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/littletreasures Sat 16th January

Legend Studios Fairytale Photo Shoot Toys “R” Us, Riverside Park, Nottingham, NG2 1RU Frozen inspired, Knight, Princess or pirate. £15 which includes a 10”x 8” photo. Boys and girls welcome. Babies 6mon + To book www.legend-studios.co.uk legend.studios@mail.com 07954 168206 Sat 16th & Sun 17th January 11am 3pm

Everyday Heros

Nottingham Contemporary, Weekday Cross, NG1 2GB Free family activities designed to inspire imaginations and help you explore our exhibitions together! Everyday Heroes Dress up and strike a pose to create iconic posters that celebrate the heroes in your family. All ages welcome. www.nottinghamcontemporary.org Sat 23rd - Sun 24th January 9am - 5pm

Beetroot Bootcamp Fitness Camp

Hodsock Priory, nr Blyth, A fun filled all female fitness camp. Varied sessions to test every ability of bootcamper from novice to experienced. Take some time out for you, work hard and leave feeling ready to kick start your new year fitness 4

regime. Our own chef will prepare your nutritious food throughout your stay. Get fitter, tone up, kick start your weight loss on this exhilarating fitness retreat. www.beetrootbootcamp.com

Sun 24th January Healthy tums & happy mums Mamas & Papas, Giltbrook Retail Park, Ikea Way, Giltbrook, NG16 2RP Session 1 - Eating for 2: 11am – 12pm Session 2 - Healthy Mums: 12pm – 1pm Mamas & Papas Parent Hub is hosting a FREE event to celebrate healthy eating, featuring registered nutritionist Samantha Farmer from Eternal Health.

We’ll be looking at everything from the right way to eat for two during pregnancy, to maintaining a healthy diet as a new mum. You’ll even have chance to grill our expert in a Q&A session.

Come along and learn everything you need to keep baby and you healthy and happy in 2016!

Sat 30th January

Legend Studios Fairytale Photo Shoot Toys “R” Us, Riverside Park, Nottingham, NG2 1RU Frozen inspired, Knight, Princess or pirate. £15 which includes a 10”x 8” photo. Boys and girls welcome. Babies 6mon + To book www.legend-studios.co.uk legend.studios@mail.com 07954 168206 Sat 30th January 11am

Big Garden Birdwatch at Stonebridge City Farm

Stonebridge City Farm, Stonebridge Road, St. Anns, NG3 2FR Join the RSPB’s Dave Goodwin to discover which wild birds can be seen at Stonebridge City Farm and how you can take part in the Big Garden Birdwatch at home. www.stonebridgecityfarm.com

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Opening in January 2016

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Free WiFi For more details, please visit: www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/littletreasures or call 0115 876 1600

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

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Lots on Local... February Wed 3rd February, 10.30am – 12pm or 1pm – 2.30pm

Wild Tots – Woodland Music

Attenborough Nature Reserve, Attenborough, NG9 6DY Outdoor parent and toddler session to explore the natural world. Suitable for 2 to 4 year olds. £5 per child. Booking essential 0115 972 1777 or www. attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk Fri 5th February 4pm - late

Nottingham Light Night 2016

Nottingham City Centre Take part in a fantastic night of discovery as Nottingham comes to life with Light. 2016 highlights: Illuminated grounds and late night gallery opening at Nottingham Castle and Brewhouse Yard, with FREE entry giving you a chance to see the latest exhibitions FREE live music from lots of local choirs and bands. Star Wars fighting with light sabers.

Food and craft markets. Nottingham churches will put on activities and entertainment open to everyone. St. Peter’s Church will host a plethora of school bands, St Andrews affordable food, lots of activities for families and live music. St Nics will run their acoustic café and offer hot drinks - a warm spot for families. St Mary’s will host art works in the church yard, plus refreshments and choral performances. Brewhouse Yard will be open for a host of family friendly activities plus much more!

Tue 9th February from 3.30pm

Pancake Party

Eden Soft Play Centre, Saviours Garden, Nottingham NG2 3LH Enjoy some flipping great fun at Eden Soft Play this Pancake Day! www.edensoftplay.co.uk Tue 16th February & Thur 18th February 10.15am - 12.15pm

Attenborough Holiday Club – Helping Birds

Attenborough Nature Reserve, Attenborough, NG9 6DY Have fun building a nest box, making some bird food, and discovering more about Attenborough’s feathery visitors. Drop in between 10.15am and 12.15pm, £10 per family to include one nest box. Suitable for children aged 4 and over 0115 972 1777 or www.attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk Sat 13th February

Legend Studios Fairytale Photo Shoot Toys “R” Us, Riverside Park, Nottingham, NG2 1RU Frozen inspired, Knight, Princess or pirate. £15 which includes a 10”x 8” photo. Boys and girls welcome. Babies 6mon + To book www.legend-studios.co.uk legend.studios@mail.com 07954 168206 Sat 13th February 11am - 3pm

Celebrating Chinese New Year Tue 9th February 11am - 1pm Free Pancakes & Toppings!

Mamas & Papas, Giltbrook Retail Park, Ikea Way, Giltbrook, NG16 2RP Make the most of pancake day & save on the washing up by popping to Mamas & Papas and witnessing our pancake machine in action!

Enjoy your choice of toppings all without making any mess in the kitchen!

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Erewash Museum, High St, Ilkeston, DE7 5JA Family lantern making workshops for the evening procession. Evening procession from 5.30-6.30pm. Free event. www.erewashmuseum.co.uk Sat 13th February 1pm & 3pm

Chinese Dragons and Lanterns – Year of the Monkey Civic Centre, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold, Come and make your own Lantern for the grand parade, join in with various Chinese

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Lots on Local... February New Year inspired arts and crafts, including making bouncy dragons, watch the traditional Lion Dance and listen to Chinese stories during the afternoon. Traditional Lion Dance at 2.40pm. A grand lantern parade around the lake starts at 5.00pm. Booking essential as places are limited. SEN Chill Out Zone www.gedling.gov.uk/leisure Mon 15th-Fri 19th February 11am-3pm

Carnival Week

Erewash Museum, High St, Ilkeston, DE7 5JA It’s party time at the museum so join in for a carnival themed week of crafts and activities, try making your own carnival mask or have a go at our activity hunt. Free. www.erewashmuseum.co.uk Wed 24th February 9.30am & 11am

Cloud 9 Baby Yoga & Massage

The Centre, St Peters Church, Sheepwalk Lane, Ravenshead, NG15 9FD

The start of brand new midwife led baby yoga and massage classes. 5 week courses need to be booked in advance, start dates available via website www.cloud9baby.co.uk or 07543126792 Sat 27th February

Legend Studios Fairytale Photo Shoot Toys “R” Us, Riverside Park, Nottingham, NG2 1RU Frozen inspired, Knight, Princess or pirate. £15 which includes a 10”x 8” photo. Boys and girls welcome. Babies 6mon + To book www.legend-studios.co.uk legend.studios@mail.com 07954 168206 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.

Erewash Museum

Peace for adults, fun for kids, and good for everyone.

Four floors of fantastic play!

Entrance: £4.00 (3yr+) £2.50 (1-2yr) £free (under-1s)

Comfy café space, couches included!

The friendliest staff in town!

Real, ethical coffee and healthy homemade food!

Free wifi and free parking!

Happy hour from Opening: 4pm weekdays!

9:30am-6:00pm Mon-Sat Parties available from 12:30pm-6:00pm Sunday only £4.50/child! www.edensoftplay.co.uk facebook.com/edensoftplay twitter.com/edensoftplay

Find us at: Eden Softplay, Saviours Gardens, Nottingham, NG23LH

Sat 13th February 11am - 3pm Celebrating Chinese New Year Family lantern making workshops for the evening procession. Free event.

Sat 13th February 5.30 - 6.30pm Chinese Lantern Procession Free event.

Mon 15th - Fri 19th February 11am-3pm Carnival Week It’s party time at the museum so join us for a carnival themed week of crafts and activities, try making your own carnival mask or have a go at our activity hunt. Free event.

High Street, Ilkeston

DE7 5JA

ALL PROFIT GOES TO CHARITABLE CAUSES!

We are Charitable Business Enterprise Owned and Run by:

Eden Softplay pays its staff the living wage.

Tel: 0115 907 1141

www.erewashmuseum.co.uk

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Lots on Local... March Wed 2nd March 10.30am – 12pm or 1pm – 2.30pm

Wild Tots – Busy Birds

Attenborough Nature Reserve, Attenborough, NG9 6DY Outdoor parent and toddler session to explore the natural world. Suitable for 2 to 4 year olds. £5 per child. Booking essential 0115 972 1777 or www.attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk Sat 5th Mar 10.15am - 12.15pm

Sat 5th March 10am - 12pm

Reloved Sale

St Marks Church, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe, NG5 4PH Reloved is a good quality second hand babies and children’s wear and equipment sale everything from clothes, toys, and books to baby equipment and nursery furniture. stmarksreloved@gmail.com Sun 6th March

Mother’s Day

Wild Kids – Wild Explorers

Attenborough Nature Reserve, Attenborough, NG9 6DY Join us as we explore Attenborough Nature Reserve to find out about our amazing wildlife. Suitable for children aged 4 and over. £5 per child. No need to book.

0115 972 1777 or www.attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk

A day to for us mums to relax and let ourselves be pampered and spoilt. Enjoy!

Sun 6th March

Free Hot Drink for Mum! Eden Soft Play Centre, Saviours Garden, Nottingham NG2 3LH Mums can relax with a free hot chocolate or coffee while little ones enjoy the soft play! www.edensoftplay.co.uk

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visit us us Join our Nursery, Pre-School and Lower School on Saturday 30th January, aimed at children en aged 1-8 years. Come along between 9.30am and 12pm. Book your place today… www.elmsschool.net www.trentcollege.net Trent College, Derby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 4AD

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Lots on Local... March Sun 13th March 3.30pm - 4.30pm

Tadpoles!

Nottingham Lakeside Arts, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD Captain Clever is good at code breaking and problem solving, whilst Captain Conker is super-fast and not scared of anything – except spelling! A tadpole catching competition begins to transform the way a superhero duo think about themselves and each other - just in time for them to save (a little bit) of the world... together! TADPOLES! is a highly visual and energetic play about sibling rivalry, strengths, weaknesses and superheroes. www.lakesidearts.org.uk

Sun 20th March 11am - 1pm Sleep Safety Week at Mamas & Papas Mamas & Papas, Giltbrook Retail Park, Ikea Way, Giltbrook, NG16 2RP Mamas & Papas Parent Hub is hosting an event to celebrate Sleep Safety Week, featuring experienced sleep practitioner from The Children’s Sleep Charity.

We’ll be looking at everything from the importance of sleep for both you and little one, sleep safety & establishing sleep patterns within children. Come along and learn everything you need to help give you and your little one the best nights sleep!

Event details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change.

Please check with the event organiser before setting out.

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Welcome to the Parent Hub – a friendly, relaxed place to socialise with other new & expectant parents, get advice and test the latest products.

Offering unbiased expert insights, we can help resolve any of your concerns or simply provide a little inspiration; and with the chance to meet other parents; you can even share your own experiences.

With exclusive events, guest speakers and product launches there’s a lot happening at the Hub. Mamas & Papas Nottingham Giltbrook Retail Park Ikea Way, Giltbrook, Nottingham, NG16 2RP find the latest classes on the “Lots on Local Page”

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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,

Bilborough

Lenton

Little Fishes Baby & Toddler Baby Cafe 10am-12pm Thu, Glaisdale Gospel (under 1’s) 10am-12pm Mon Hall, Glaisdale Dr Thomas Helwys Baptist Church, Church Street Twinkle Stars 10-11.30am Fri Sheila Russell Com Cen Baby & Toddler 10-11.30 Tue St Martin’s Rd Thomas Helwys Baptist Ch,

Bulwell

Crazy Tuesdays @ Mousetrap St Leo’s Parent & Toddler 10-2pm Tue £2 per child for 2 hours play Mousetrap Soft Play, 9.30-11.30am Wed St Leos Ch Hall, Nottingham Road Main Street Messy Play Session 10.30-11.30am Thu Basford Library, Vernon Road

Bestwood Affinity Theatre Mon FREE Dance (1-3yrs) 2-3pm Drama (4-6yrs) 3.30-4.30pm Leen Valley Community Centre Tiny Tots 9-10.45am Tue Glade Hill Primary School Rainbow Stripes 2-3pm Tue Leen Valley Comm Centre FREE Tots & Toddlers 9.30-11.15am Wed, The People’s Church, Gladehill Rd Stay & Play 1-3pm Wed Glade Hill Primary School Bestwood Village Toddlers 9.15-11.15am Thu, Hawthorne Primary Sch, Bestwood Village Under 1’s Thu 1.30-3pm Top Valley and Bestwood Pk Children’s Cen, Westglade Infant School

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Parent & Toddler 1.30-3 Thu Bulwell United Reform Church, Broomhill Road, Highbury Vale

Clifton

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 Dad Club 9:30 - 11am 2nd Sat of the mon, Cornerstone Church, 90 Castle Boulevard

Mapperley

Sprigg’s Sproggs 9-11.15am Mon Highbank Primary School, Winscombe Mount Little Monkeys Playgroup 10-12pm Fri, Green Lane Youth Centre

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

Bubbles Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Fri Hope Church, Farnborough Rd

Bump to Baby 10-12pm Mon Bread & Bitter, Woodthorpe Dr

Baby Peep 1-2.30pm Fri Under 1s, Clifton Children’s Centre, Greencoft

St Andrew’s Parent & Toddler 1-3pm Tue St Andrew’s Church Hall, Chestnut Grove

Colwick

Bumps, Babies & Toddlers 10am-12pm Thu Mapperley Methodist Church

Tiny Tots 9.15-11.15am Tue (0-3yr) Westdale Lane Toddler Colwick Comm Cen, Vale Rd 9-11.30am Fri, Comm Bumps & Tweenies Cen,Westdale Lane 1.30-3.30pm Wed (all year) Little Wickets St John’s Church, Vale Road 9-9.45am Sun, (2 1/2 - school age) Mapperley Sports Village, Ransom Road

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Nottingham

Most classes are Term-Time only

Nottingham City Water Babies Swimming Mon & Wed, Hilton Hotel, Milton Milton St Water Babies Swimming Mon/ Thu/ Sat Victoria Les Cen, Gedling St

Who Let The Dads Out 10am - 12pm 3rd Sat of month St Nics Ch, Maid Marion Way

Sherwood Stay & Play Mon 9.30am-11am Sherwood Children’s Cen, Perry Road

Puddle Ducks Sparklers 10-12pm Wed, St Nic’s Children’s Tue, Thu & Fri various classes. & Families Cen, Maid Marion Way Nottingham Park Inn, Booking essential. Pls see advert Notts Mama Sling Walks TinyTalk Baby Signing Tue 12-2pm Wed (fortnightly) 10am - 11am - baby signing Various locations 11:30am - 12:30pm baby signing Nottingham Sling Meet 1pm - 2pm - toddler talk 10am-12pm 2nd Thu of month Sherwood United Reformed The Corner, Stoney Street 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 Chill Out 10.30-1.30pm Thu, Sherwood United Reform Ch, Edwards Lane Busy Feet 1-2pm Thu (20 mon +) United Reform Church, Edwards Lane TinyTalk Baby Signing 12.30 & 1.45 Thu Pirates Play Centre, Rowley Drive, Free Trial Class

Year Roun d Fun

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Nottingham

Most classes are Term-Time only

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 Eden Soft Play 10.30am-11.15am Mon (term time only), Storytime with Cheryl!

Come and fill your imagination

with Stories and Nursery Rhymes!

No Extra Cost Baby Peeps Mon 1pm-2.30pm, 0-12 months, The Meadows Children’s Cen, Kirby Gdns Tots Time Mon 2pm to 3pm, Meadows Library, Wilford Grove Rainbow Stripes Tue 11am-11.45am, The Meadows Children’s Cen, Kirby Gdns £1 per child Eden Soft Play 11am - 11:45 Tue (term time only), Saviours Gardens, Magical Movers - music group incorporating movement and dance. No extra Cost

Wollaton Harrow Road Toddler 9.45-11.15am Mon Wollaton Park Com Centre, Harrow Road Wollaton Twins & Multiple Births Group 10-12pm 2nd & 4th Mon of mon All year exc. Bank Holidays St Leonard’s Com Centre Little Wickets 10-10.45am Thu, Age 2 1/2 to school, Wollaton Pk Com Centre, Harrow Rd St Leonard’s Dads & Kids Club (0-11 yr) 10am-12pm 3rd Sat of month St Leonard’s Com Centre

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Broxtowe

Most classes are Term-Time only

Beeston

Speech, Sign & Song Club 1.15-2.15pm Wed (2-5 years) Little Acorns 9.15-11am Mon Beeston Library, Foster Avenue Wollaton Road Methodist Church Booking essential Under Fives 9.45-11.45am Mon Beeston Free Ch Salthouse Ln Beeston Mum’s Choir 10-11.30am Mon Assumption Ch Hall, Foster Av Buggyfit 10.30am Mon, Dovecote Lane Rec Ground, Booking essential Early Years Music Group Tue (6mth-3yr) Queen’s Rd Methodist Church Booking essential NCT Beeston Bumps & Babies (0-9 mth) 9.30-11.30am Wed Chilwell Road Methodist Ch

Open House Beeston 9.30-11.30am Thu Beeston Central Children’s Centre, Trevor Road Early Years Music Group Fri (6 mth-3yr) Booking essential Pearson Centre, 2 Nuart Rd TinyTalk Baby Signing 10am & 11.15am Fri Queens Road Methodist Church FREE trial class Little Lions Stay & Play 10.30am-12.15pm Fri White Lion Bar & Kitchen,

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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, To see your class or playgroup listed here please get in touch with Lots for Tots Nottingham nottingham@lotsfortots.co.uk 08456 436 221

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

Burn fat, improve posture and strengthen your core muscles in this effective and safe postnatal workout  For all fitness levels and post-natal stages  Suitable for all buggies / pushchairs and babies of any age  It’s fun for babies and you

Class Times Mon 10:30 – Beeston, Dovecote Lane Recreation Ground, Dovecote Lane, Beeston, NG9 1HU Wed 10:30 - Gedling Country Park, Spring Lane, Mapperley, NG4 4PE

Classes led by Lindsay Simpson - certified fitness instructor Booking essential; Email: lindsay@buggyfitnottingham.co.uk Phone: 07531813624; www.facebook.com/buggyfitnottingham

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

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

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Broxtowe

Most classes are Term-Time only

Broxtowe German Speaking Parent & Toddler 3-5pm 1st & 3rd Fri of mon, St Marth’s Ch, Frinton Rd

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 Bundles of Fun 10.30-12pm Mon Eastwood Children’s Cen BABES Breastfeeding Support 10-11.30am Wed (school holidays too) Eastwood Sure Start Children’s Centre, Chewton St. Just drop in or call 0115 993 5750 New Horizon Tots 10-11.30am Thu, Community Impact Centre, Dovecote Rd

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

Horsendale Toddlers 10.30am Thu, Assarts Road,

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

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

Long Eaton

Stapleford

Rockabillies Music Groups Mon/Tue/Fri 9:45am & 11am Thu 9:45am, 11am & 1:30pm (pre book) 6m to 4yrs First Class Free Leopold Street, Long Eaton Available for party bookings

Long Eaton Twins and More 1pm - 2.30pm Tue Pregancy to 5 years old. Long Eaton Children’s Centre, Lime Terrace NCT Baby Group Thu 10.30 - 12 pm St John’s church, Canal Street

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

Nuthall

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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Weekly Local Classes

classes held...

Fun and skills that could save your child’s life

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.

To give your baby a splashing start call

01636 815 567

Let’s teach your baby to swim!

Library Sessions Rattle, Rhyme & Roll- Babies & Toddlers Arnold Beeston Bingham Burton Joyce Calverton Carlton Carlton Hill Eastwood Gedling Hucknall Keyworth Kimberley Lowdham Mapperley Radcliffe on Trent Ruddington Stapleford Toton West Bridgford

10.30-11 Tue & Thu 10 & 11 Alt Tue/Wed 10.30-11 Mon & Fri 10.30-11 Alt Wed 9.30-10 Mon 10-10.30 Tue 10-10.30 Alt Fri 10-10.30 Tue 2.15-2.45 Thu 10.30-11 Thu 2.30-3 2nd Tue 10-10.30 Mon 1.30-2 2nd & 4th Thu 10-10.30 Thu 10.30-11 2nd & 4th Mon 11-11.30 2nd Tue 11.15-11.45 1st & 3rd Thu 2.15-2.45 last Mon 10.30-11 first Wed 10-10.30 & 11-11.30 Fri

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Totstime for under 5’s

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

*indicates Totstime included in Sure Start session

Mon Wed Tue Mon Mon Tue Fri Wed Thu Mon Fri Mon Mon Tue Wed Tue

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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Rushcliffe

Most classes are Term-Time only

Bingham TinyTalk Baby Signing 10-11am Mon (0-2 years) Church House, East Street FREE trial class Stay & Play 10-11.30am Tue Rugby Club, Brendon Grove Bumps & Babies 10.30am-12pm Wed Bingham Children’s Centre Bingham Baby & Toddler 10am-12pm Thu & Fri Church House, East Street Young Explorers 2-3pm Thu Rugby Club, Brendon Grove Little Wickets Sat 9-9.45am (2 1/2 yrs - school age) Bingham Leisure Cen, The Banks

Cotgrave Bumps & Babies 10-11.30am Mon Cotgrave C of E School Cotgrave Parent & Toddler 1.30-3pm Mon (2-4 yr) Serendipity’s Day Nursery Crawlers & Walkers 9.45-11.15am Tue Cotgrave Kids Club Young Explorers 10-11am Thu Cotgrave C of E School Cotgrave Parent & Toddler 1.30-3pm Fri (0-2 yr) Serendipity’s Day Nursery

Edwalton Toddles 10-11.30am Thu West Bridgford Pentacostal Church, Wellin Lane

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Gamston Tumble Tots Mon various times (6mth-7yr) Gamston Community Centre Abacus Toddlers Mon 10-11.30am, Village Hall, Old Tollerton Road TinyTalk Baby Signing Tue 9.45-10.45am & 11-12pm (0-18 months) FREE trial class Village Hall, Old Tollerton Rd

Tumble Tots Thu-various times, from 6 months - 7 years The Grange, Vicarage Lane Parent & Toddler 9.30-11am Fri, St Mary’s Church Hall, Vicarage Ln

Ruddington Pebbles Toddler Group 1.15-2.45pm Mon (2-4 yr) St Peter’s Church, Wilford Road Ruddington Methodist Toddler Group 9.30-11am Tue, Church Hall, Charles Street

Gotham Mini Music Makers 10-11.45am Mon (0-5 yr) Gotham Memorial Hall

Nappuccino 10am-12pm Tue The Hub, Musters Road

Keyworth Puddle Ducks Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat & Sun various classes. Keyworth Key IV Fitness Club. Booking essential.

Pls see advert Keyworth Baby & Toddler 10-11.30am Mon Parochial Hall, Selby Lane Caterpillars Baby Group Tue, Keyworth Young People’s Centre

Little Wickets Tue 11.45-12.30pm, (2 1/2 yrs school age) Ruddington Village Hall, Wilford Rd TinyTalk Baby Signing Thu 10-11am (18 mth-3 yr) 11.30-12.30pm (0-18 mth) Village Hall, Wilford Road FREE trial class

West Bridgford

Lady Bay Parent & Toddler 9.45-11.45am Mon & Fri Little Rascals Toddler All Hallows Church Hall 1.30-3pm Thu, Keyworth Primary Sports Pavilion, West Park & Nursery School Little Wickets Willoughby Baby & Toddler Mon 1.30pm & 2.15pm Fri 10-11.30am, Willoughby Fri 10.45am & 11.30am Village Hall, London Lane, Sat 9am & 10am & 11am (2 1/2 yrs - school age) Sessions last 45 mins Radcliffe on Trent Various venues Little Fishes 9.30-11.30am Wed, East Midlands Swimming Wellspring Ch, Westminster Dr Academy Little Angels Toddler Group Mon, Wed, Fri 6wks-adult 9.15-11.30am Wed Radcliffe West Bridgford School Meth Church, Shelford Rd

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Rushcliffe

Most classes are Term-Time only

Parent & Toddler Crafts 9-10.30am Tue & Thu Pierrepont Gamston School

Tinies & Toddlers 10-11.45am Thu, St Lukes Church, Leahurst Road

Toddler Tuesdays 10-11.30 Tue, The Sports Club, Regatta Way,

Holy Spirit Toddler Group 10-11.30am Thu, Melton Road/ Victoria Road

WB Methodist Church Parent & Toddler 9.30-11.30am/1.30-3pm Wed, Patrick Road Poppy Seeds Baby Group Wed 10-12, Poppy and Pint, Pierrepont Road, Lady Bay WB Baptist Church Parent & Toddler 10-11.30am Wed, Melton Rd St Giles Tiddlers 10-11.30am Thu St. Giles Ch Hall, Stratford Rd

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 Tumble Tots Fri-various times (6mth-7yr) Sir Julien Cahn Pavilion, Loughborough Road 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 Tue &B Fri 9.30-11.30 Coffee available from 9am! The Centre, Main Road

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.

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!

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

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Gedling & Ashfield

Most classes are Term-Time only

Arnold

Carlton

Gedling

St Mary’s Tots 2-3.15pm Tue St Mary’s Church, Church Lane

Toy Library 9.30-11.30am Mon Pentacostal Church, Station Rd

Tim’s Tinies Wed 9.30-11am St Timothy’s Church Swinburne Way, Daybrook

St John’s Methodist Toddlers Mon 10-11.30am, Church Hall, Standhill Road

Playtime Toddler Group Thu 9.15-11.15am, Emmanuel Church, Warren Hill

Foxhill Toddler Group Tue 9.30-11.30am, Foxhill Church, Hillview Road

Salvation Army Parent & Toddlers Fri 9.30-11.30am, Salvation Army Hall, High Street

Toddler Time 9.30-11.30am Tue, Pentacostal Church, Station Rd

Burton Joyce St Helen’s Baby & Toddler 9.30-11am Mon & Thu St Helen’s Old Church Hall

Calverton Toy Library Toddler Group Mon 1.30-3pm & Thu 9.30-11am, Baptist Church Hall, The Nook, 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

Chatterbox Toddlers 9am-12pm Thu Carlton Community Church, Lowater Road Central Stay & Play 12.30-2pm Fri (all year) Carlton Sure Start Centre, Church View, Main Road

Little Treasures Playgroup 9.30-11.30am Tue (all year) Stanhope Children’s Centre, All Hallows Parent & Toddler 9.30-11am Tue Memorial Hall, Main Road Buggyfit 10.30am Wed, Gedling Country Park Booking essential TinyTalk Baby Signing 10-11am Fri (0-2 yr) Memorial Hall, Main Road FREE trial class

Hucknall Annie Holgate Toddlers 9.30-11am Mon High Leys Children’s Centre

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

Indigo Tots 10am-12pm Tue, Old Beardall Sch, Beardall St, Age 0-4 children on the Autism Spectrum (diagnosis not necessary)

Epperstone

Beardall Bears Playgroup 10am-12pm Wed, Old Beardall Sch, Beardall St, Ages 0-4

Happy Tots Mon 9.45-11.15 Epperstone Village Hall

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

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

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Gedling & Ashfield

Most classes are Term-Time only

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 9.15-11.15am Wed/Thu Bethesda Church Hall

Ravenshead

Cloud 9 Baby Baby Massage Wed 9:30am10:30am Baby Yoga Wed 11am-12pm The Centre, St Peters Church, Sheepwalk Lane, NG15 9FD 5 week courses need to be booked in advance, start dates available via website www.cloud9baby.co.uk or 07543 126792

Woodthorpe

East Midlands Swim Academy Beetroot in the Park Fitness Tues & Thurs babies 9.30amFri 9.15am 11.30am and swim lessons 4-6pm, Arno Vale Recreation Ground and Sat 9-11am

tel: 07906 191504 visit:puddleducks.com nottsandsouthyorks@puddleducks.com

St Mark’s Mother & Toddle Tue 1.30-3pm & Fri 9.30-11am, St Mark’s Church, Devere Garden 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

Baby & Pre-school age 0-4

Your baby has the potential

Join us at any point in the term

Tumble Tots Tue various times (6mths-7yrs) The Church of the Good Shepherd, Thackerys Lane

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.

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

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Hollies Day Nursery 2 Private Road, Sherwood NG5 4DB

Hollies Country Park 11 Woodchurch Road, Arnold NG5 8NJ

Hollies Day Nursery 145 Woodthorpe Drive, Mapperley NG3 5JL

Hollies Day Nurseries 'We are a family business established over 25 years, we have a qualified, loyal and committed team - all with family values at heart'.

Bonjour, I’ve had a french lesson today I’ve been to Forest School, I love being outdoors!

Telephone 0115 960 8700 www.holliesdaynurseries.co.uk This voucher entitles you to one months free childcare at Hollies Country Park Day Nursery or Hollies Day Nursery.

Please bring this voucher with you when booking * terms and conditions apply, please see our website for details LFT