Lots for Tots Nottingham Issue 8

Issue 08

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 2015

Mamas & Papas A new Parent Hub opening at the Nottingham store, see inside for details

Lots on Local...

A monthly guide to all the fun events happening over Easter and May half term

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

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Welcome to Issue 8...

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Hello and Happy Easter... it finally looks and feels like Spring is on its way! We are really looking forward to it here at Lots for Tots Nottingham. Some fresh air and warmer weather!

Our events pages are packed with 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 too.

We have exciting details of the beautiful new Mamas & Papas Parent Hub that is launching in our Nottingham store in May. The Bump to Five Show is back at The Derby Cricket Ground on 25th April. With all that and our weekly class and toddler group guide we think you’ll have a busy 3 months!

Please do keep us up to date with any events or new groups around Nottingham so we can share them in our next issue. Thank you and have a wonderful Easter.

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Alexandra Russell-Jones Editor Lots for Tots Nottingham

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Lots on Local... April Mon 30th March - Thu 2nd April 11am - 3pm Easter Week & Bonnet Competition Erewash Museum, High St, Ilkeston DE7 5JA Create your own amazing Easter Bonnet any day from Monday to Thursday. Post your bonnet photo on our facebook page to be in with a chance of winning a prize! Free event Fri 3rd-Mon 6th April EASTER BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND! Fingers crossed the Easter bunny comes!

Fri 3rd April 11am Eggciting Easter Eggstravaganza Green’s Windmill, Windmill Lane, Sneinton NG2 4QB t’s Easter time again, and what better way to spend Good Friday than at Green’s Windmill for our Eggciting Easter Eggtravaganza! Explore the site during our egg hunt and win some amazing prizes! £5 per child Fri 3rd April - Sat 4th April Tall Stories Presents A Snail & A Whale Lakeside Arts Centre, University Boulevard Nottingham NG7 2RD Tall Stories (creators of the Gruffalo and Room on the Broom stage shows) are proud to present their latest exciting collaboration with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. A tiny snail longs to see the world, so she hitches a lift on the tail of a humpback whale. Be prepared for great storytelling, live music and lots of laughs! Suitable for 4+ and families Fri 3rd- Mon 6th April 11am-5pm Easter Adventure Quest Bolsover Castle, Castle Street, Bolsover, Derbyshire, S44 6PR Adventurers wanted this Easter weekend! You’ll meet characters from the past with stories of times gone by - maybe a king, a butler, a Roman 4

centurion or even a monk. These honourable folk will be happy to help you on your quest as you explore Bolsover Castle and crack the clues. Rise to the challenge and win your chocolate reward. It’s time to get hands-on with history. www.english-heritage.org.uk/bolsover Fri 3rd- Mon 6th April 11am-4pm Cadbury Easter Egg Trails Clumber Park, nr Worksop S80 3AZ Clumber Park’s Easter Eggs have gone missing! Follow the clues, answer the questions and complete the challenges to find your way to a yummy prize! Trail cost £3 Tel: 01909 544917 Fri 3rd April - Sun 19th April Easter Trail Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, Edwinstowe, NG21 9HN Follow this self-guided trail around the Visitor Centre and woodland to discover lots of fascinating facts about Sherwood Forest and Robin Hood. Complete all the clues and claim your reward!

Sat 4th April - Mon 6th April 10am Easter Craft Fair Wollaton Hall and Deer Park, NG8 2AE Explore our wonderful selection of local craft stalls to find the perfect gift for all the family. The craft fair will take place in the Great Hall. Entrance to the Hall and craft fair is free.Car parking fees apply and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sat 4th April 2pm Hugless Douglas Lincoln Drill Hall, Freeschool Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EY Hugless Douglas wakes up one morning in need of a hug. He tries to find the perfect one, but none of them seem quite right... but Douglas soon discovers that there’s only one hug that will do -– a big bear hug from his mum! A delightful www.lotsfortots.co.uk/nottingham

Lots on Local... April new show featuring music, puppetry and high energy storytelling. Suitable for ages 3-7 years. www.lincolndrillhall.com Sun 5th & Mon 6th April 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 Sun 5th-Sun 26th April 1.30pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm Robin Hood Dungeon Tours Nottingham Castle, Castle Place, Nottingham NG1 6EL The Robin Hood Cave Tours are special storytelling tours put on during the holidays as they’re especially family-

friendly, fun and not too strenuous!

Lasting 30-40 minutes, Robin Hood takes you down into the dungeon and cellars beneath Nottingham Castle whilst telling an exciting adventure story.

Tel: 0115 876 1400 Mon 6th, Mon 13th-Fri 17th April 10am Wildlife at Newstead Newstead Abbey, Ravenshead NG15 8NA Discover the wildlife that inhabits the grounds and gardens of Newstead Abbey Park. Follow the trail to find rabbits, swans, peacocks and many more of the resident species. Children must be accompanied by an adult. www.newsteadabbey.org.uk

EREWASH MUSEUM Easter Week & Bonnet Competition

Mon 30th March - Thu 2nd April, 11am-3pm Come and create your own amazing Easter Bonnet.

Post your bonnet photo on our facebook page to be in with a chance of winning a prize!

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Grow Your Own! Gardening Week

Tue 7th - Fri 10th April, 11am - 3pm Create and decorate your own plant pot, plant some seeds and take them home- then watch them grow and spring into life!’

Dinosaur Discovery Week

Tue 26th - Fri 29th May, 11am - 3pm Come along and explore the prehistoric world of the dinosaur- creative learning through fun crafts & activities.

Events are FREE

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

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Lots on Local... April Mon 6th April from 10am Eggsplore Wollaton Wollaton Hall and Deer Park, NG8 2AE Hop on down to Wollaton Hall this Easter and have a go at the eggciting Easter Bunny Trail (£1pp). 10am-12pm try our Make and Take craft activities (£2pp).

From 2pm-4pm discover our ancient handling artefacts when you visit the Great Hall. Car parking charges apply and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Mon 6th April - Fri 10th April & Mon 13th April - Fri 17th April Medieval Easter Wollaton Hall and Deer Park, NG8 2AE Make and Take 10am - 12pm Take part in medieval crafts (£2) and trail (£1). Create your own Easter egg design and hang it on the Easter tree! Artefact Handling 2pm - 4pm A chance for kids to touch and learn about a variety of objects from our collections.

Tues 7th April - Fri 10th April 11am - 3pm Grow Your Own! Gardening Week Erewash Museum, High St, Ilkeston Create and decorate your own plant pot, plant some seeds and take them homethen watch them grow and spring into life!’ Free event Wed 8th - Fri 10th April, 8.30am - 4pm Little Wickets Holiday Club Bingham Leisure Centre, Bingham, NG13 8BL 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 info@littlewickets.com or 0115 9248476 6

Thurs 9th April, 10am - 12pm Easter Egg Hunt, Leahurst Pre-School Church of the Holy Rood, Villlage St, Edwalton All are welcome for cake, crafts, an Easter bonnet competition, raffle, refreshments, and to search for chocolate eggs in the beautiful gardens.

Entry is £1 per child (under-ones-free) tickets on the door.

Thu 9th April 10am-3pm Bushcraft for Families Sherwood Pines, Kings Clipstone NG21 9JL Join the rangers for a day of bushcraft activities. Learn shelter building and fire lighting techniques and have a go at a forest craft. Children must be 6yrs+.

Tel: 01623 821459 Thurs 9th April, 11am Easter Biscuit Making Green’s Windmill, Windmill Lane, Sneinton NG2 4QB Come and make traditional Easter biscuits. £3 per child Thurs 9th & Tue 14th April Easter Fun at Southwell Racecourse Southwell Racecourse, Rolleston, Newark NG25 0TS Great family day out at Soutwell Racecourse’s Easter Fun racedays. There will be Easter Egg Hunts plus other children’s entertainment. www.southwell-racecourse.co.uk Fri 10th April 1.30pm & 4.45pm CBeebies Live! Mr Tumble’s Circus Capital FM Arena, Nottingham NG1 1LA Roll up, roll up, following on from his first sell-out arena tour in 2013, Justin is bringing his fun-filled show - Justin & Friends: Mr Tumble’s Circus to town!

Tel: 0843 373 3000

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Saturday 25th April

70+ Stalls 10am-3pm Frozen Meet & Greet The Gateway Centre with Elsa, Anna & Olaf!

Derbyshire County Bouncy Castle ● Inflatable Slide Cricket Ground Pony Rides ● Taster Sessions Grandstand Road Derby DE21 6AF ● Newborn- 1 year old photo booth Free face painting ● Cookie decorating ● Free class taster sessions & demos ● Outdoor dirt digging- plant a sunflower seed ● A chance to win a £50 Intu Derby voucher for visitors who pre-register AND attend the show!

Register online for FREE entry (or £3 on the door)

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Lots on Local... April Sat 11th April, 1pm - 2.30pm & 3pm - 5pm Easter Themed Childrens Event The Civic Centre, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold, An arts and craft afternoon with an Easter theme. Free event Booking essential Tel: 0115 9013715 Mon 13th - Wed 15th April, 8.30am - 4pm Little Wickets Holiday Club Indoor 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 info@ littlewickets.com or 0115 9248476 Mon 13th April - 17th April Eggsplore Wollaton Wollaton Hall and Deer Park, NG8 2AE Hop on down to Wollaton Hall this Easter and have a go at the eggciting Easter Bunny Trail (£1pp). 10am-12pm try our Make and Take craft activities (£2pp).

From 2pm-4pm discover our ancient handling artefacts when you visit the Great Hall. Car parking charges apply and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Mon 13th April - Fri 17th April 9.30am - 4pm (extended hours possible) Major Oak Holiday Camps Chetwynd Road Primary Academy From Football to Fencing or Golf to Gymnastics, Major Oak Coaching runs holiday clubs that will keep the sportiest of children entertained during the school holidays. Our holiday clubs are suitable for children in school years Reception to Year 6. www.majoroakcoaching.com 8

Mon 13th April 11am & 3pm Sing-a-Long-a-Frozen Royal Concert Hall, Theatre Square, Nottingham NG1 5ND Join this fully interactive experience with a screening of the film - and lyrics on screen - and sing along with Elsa and Anna. Tel: 0115 989 5555 Sat 18th April 10am - 5pm Comminity Day Nottingham Racecourse Nottingham Racecourse, Colwick Park NG2 4BE Live local music and lots of activities from around the community will be showcased at the race day with 6 exciting races. £5 advanced booking discount is available for all NG postcodes in advance when quoting ”NOTTSLOCAL5” to the ticket hotline or when booking on line. The British Horseracing Education & Standards Trust will also be on hand to introduce newcomers to racing the basics of the sport. Come down and join the excitement! Under 18s go free.

Thu 23rd April 6-7.30pm St George’s Day Parade Nottingham City Centre The annual parade will make it’s way from the Forest Recreation Ground into the Old Market Square, with plenty to see including Robin Hood and knights on horseback. www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/ stgeorgesday Sat 25th & Sun 26th April 11am4pm Lambing Time Clumber Park, nr Worksop S80 3AZ Come and see Clumber Park’s new born lambs and other grazing animals alongside their Willow Tree Farming collection. There will be a Hawks of Steele flying display on Saturday afternoon. £1 per child, accompanying adults go free! Tel: 01909 544917 www.lotsfortots.co.uk/nottingham

Lots on Local... April Sat 25th & Sun 26th April 11am5pm St George’s Day at Bolsover Castle Bolsover Castle, Bolsover, S44 6PR Witness the ultimate showdown as gallant St George takes on his arch nemesis in England’s most legendary battle. Enjoy medieval music, sidesplitting story telling and the big battle George v. Dragon! Mini knights can pick a sword and advance in the childrens battle drill as St George himself teaches you the art of dragon slaying. Will you be good enough for him to Knight you? www.english-heritage.org.uk/bolsover Sun 26th April BBC Radio Nottingham’s Big Day Out Locations across Nottinghamshire A fantastic family day out - with special free entry to heritage attractions across Nottinghamshire including museums,

historic houses and castles. Visit the website for more information. www.bbc.co.uk/radionottingham Sat 25th April 10am-3pm

Bump to Five Show

The Gateway Centre, Derbyshire County Cricket Ground, Grandstand Road, DE21 6AF Lots for Tots brings you the 6th annual Bump to Five show, with 70+ stands, Meet and Greet Elsa, Anna & Olaf, Pony Rides for over 2’s, inflatable slide & bouncy castle, plant a sunflower, decorate a cookie, FREE face painting, free mini class sessions, lots to see and do for parents and children. FREE Entry if you pre-register online. www.bumptofive.co.uk

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Lots on Local... May Sat 2nd May 10.30am Rainbow Run Forest Recreation Ground, Nottingham NG1 6HH

Back for it’s second epic year, experience the explosion of colour in Nottingham’s 5K Rainbow Run! It’s not about speed or fitness, it’s about celebration, having crazy fun with friends and raising a smile and some funds for your local children’s hospice. Registration at 10.30am, race starts at noon. www.rainbows.co.uk/rainbowrun Sun 3rd & Mon 4th 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 Sun 3rd & Mon 4th May 10.30am-5pm

Knights Tournament Bolsover Castle, Castle Street, Bolsover, Derbyshire, S44 6PR Marvel at our noble knights as they take on the ultimate medieval contest.

Swords will be wielded, archery skills tested and helmets battered as these skilled men are put to the test in each nail-biting round. Soak up the sights and sounds of daily life in a medieval encampment and smell the food cooked on an open fire. Let your little knights feel the weight of real armour and burn off energy in battle drills. www.english-heritage.org.uk/bolsover

Sun 3rd & Mon 4th May 10am Craft Fair

Newstead Abbey, Ravenshead NG15 8NA

Shop from a selection of fantastic craft items in the magnificent setting of the Cloisters. Browse the brilliant products from fine jewellery to delicious cupcakes. www.newsteadabbey.org.uk 10

Mon 4th May EARLY MAY BANK HOLIDAY! Mon 4th May - Wed 6th May Beetroot Bootcamp Fitness Retreat Hodsock Priory, nr Blyth, A 3 day all female fitness retreat. A fun filled schedule of varied sessions to test every ability of bootcamper from novice to experienced. Stay in luxury accommodation while our own chef prepares your nutritious meals. Get fitter, tone up, kick start your weight loss ... www.beetrootbootcamp.com Thu 7th-Sun 10th May Disney On Ice - Magical Ice Festival Capital FM Arena, Bolero Square, Lace Market, Nottingham NG1 1LA Get ready to enter a world of enchantment featuring the most magical moments from across the kingdom in Disney On Ice presents Magical Ice Festival.

Along with lots of your favourite Disney characters, join royal sisters Elsa and Anna, the hilarious snowman Olaf, rugged mountain-man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven as they help the sisters along the way in a story full of action, adventure and magic. For the deaf or hard of hearing, there will be an interpreter for the show on Sunday 10 May at 3pm. Booking essential.

Tel: 0843 373 3000 Sat 9th May May Fest 2015 University of Nottingham, University Park Nottingham NG7 2QL Join in as the University of Nottingham throws open its doors and welcomes the whole community to a day full of fun, free things to do and learn about! www.nottingham.ac.uk/mayfest

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Parent Hub:

The Home of Parenting Opening in May at our Nottingham, Giltbrook Retail Park store.

At Mamas & Papas, we understand starting a family can feel overwhelming, that’s why we’ve created our new Parent Hub. With a bustling schedule of monthly activities including: • product preview events • coffee mornings • pregnancy and yoga classes • plus guest speakers and expert advice Pop into store and pick up a leaflet to find outwhat’s on each month.

Launch Event

22nd May from 4pm To celebrate the launch of the Parent Hub; we’re holding an exclusive event in partnership with Mothers Meeting.

What’s more, there will be: • Leading experts and guest speakers • Drinks and refreshments • Mamas & Papas goody bags If you fancy being a part of this exclusive event, simply pop into store and book your place.

To find out more: mamasandpapas.com/parenthub or speak to a member of staff at our Nottingham, Giltbrook Retail Park store. NG16 2RP

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A fun, informal place where parents can socialise, get advice and test the latest products

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Lots on Local... May Sat 9th - Sun 10th May 9am - 6pm Nottinghamshire County Show Newark Showground,Lincoln Rd NG242NY 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 , get active in the SportsZone and watch the amazing “Savage Skills” performing daring mountain bike stunts; 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 Weds 13th May 9.15am - 12pm The Elms Whole School Open Day The Elms School, Derby Road, Long Eaton NG10 4AD Come and meet our staff and pupils. www.elmsschool.net email: elmsadmissions@trentcollege. net or telephone 0115 849 4940 Tue 19th & Wed 20th May Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom Theatre Royal, Theatre Square, Nottingham NG1 5ND Join Ben and Holly, and their friends on this exciting, enchanting and magical musical adventure packed full of games, songs and laughter. This beautiful story of elves, princesses and childhood innocence will delight all the family!

Tel: 0115 989 5555 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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22nd May from 4pm Mamas & Papas Parent Hub Launch Event Mamas & Papas store, Giltbrook Retail Park, NG16 2RP An exclusive event to celebrate the launch of the Parent Hub in the Nottingham store. The Parent Hub will host coffee mornings, pregnancy and yoga classes, product review events, guest speakers and much more. The launch event is in partnership with Mothers Meeting and will feature leading experts, drinks and refreshments and Mamas & Papas goodie bags.

For more details mamasandpapas. com/parenthub or pop into the store Sun 24th May 10am Spring Bank Holiday Dog Show Newstead Abbey, Ravenshead NG15 8NA Come along to the Abbey on Bank Holiday Sunday to enjoy the Jerry Green Dog Rescue Centre’s annual dog show.

The show will take place infront of the magnificent West Front. Children must be accompanied by an adult. www.newsteadabbey.org.uk Sun 24th & Mon 25th May 11am5pm Steaming Days at Papplewick Pappelwick Pumping Station, Rigg Lane, Ravenshead NG15 9AJ Enjoy a fascinating day out at Britain’s finest Victorian water works.

Sun 24th & Mon 25th May 10.30am-5pm Seige!

Bolsover Castle, Castle Street, Bolsover, Derbyshire, S44 6PR Catapult yourself into the awesome www.lotsfortots.co.uk/nottingham

Lots on Local... May spectacle of a medieval castle under attack. Take cover! Witness the opposing forces prepare for battle, pick your side and check your armour before the awe-inspiring weapons hurtle into action.Experience the fear and anticipation of battle with the rallying cry of commanders as they prepare their knights for the impending attack.

Budding young knights can test their bravery and burn off their energy in mini battle drills. www.english-heritage.org.uk/bolsover Mon 25th May SPRING BANK HOLIDAY! Mon 25th-Fri 29th May Man’s Best Friend - Children’s Activities Newstead Abbey, Ravenshead NG15 8NA

Join the Dog trail around the grounds and gardens of Newstead Abbey and see if you can find all of the items to win a prize. Children must be accompanied by an adult. www.newsteadabbey.org.uk Mon 25th-Sun 31st May Whee! International Children’s Dance & Theatre Festival Lakeside Arts Centre, University Boulevard Nottingham NG7 2RD Wheee! 2015 is Lakeside’s eleventh International Children’s Theatre and Dance Festival. As in previous years 2015 will include many performances by International Companies and in addition to afternoon, early evening and weekend performances, there will be a weekend of activities and performances in the beautiful surroundings of Highfields Park during our Family Weekend in the Park (Saturday 30 May and Sunday 31 May). www.lakesidearts.org.uk

Tues 26th May - Fri 29th May 9.30am - 4pm (extended hours possible) Major Oak Holiday Camps Highfields Hockey Centre, University Boulevard, Beeston From Football to Fencing or Golf to Gymnastics, Major Oak Coaching runs holiday clubs that will keep the sportiest of children entertained during the school holidays. Our holiday clubs are suitable for children in school years Reception to Year 6. www.majoroakcoaching.com Tue 26th - Fri 29th May, 11am - 3pm Dinosaur Discovery Week Erewash Museum, High St, Ilkeston Come along and explore the prehistoric world of the dinosaur- creative learning through our fun crafts and activities. Free event.

Wed 27th - Fri 29th May, 8.30am - 4pm Little Wickets Holiday Club Indoor Rushcliffe Leisure Centre, West Bridgford, NG2 7BY A fun holiday club based around cricket.

Separated into 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 info@ littlewickets.com or 0115 9248476

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.

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Lots on Local...

May & June

Fri 29th May 10.30am - 12pm Mini Beasts Walk Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, Edwinstowe, NG21 9HN Get involved with a mini-beast hunt under the guidance of the ranger staff.

All equipment will be provided. Don’t forget your camera and please wear suitable clothing and footwear as those nettles really can sting! £1.50 a child Tel: 01623 823202 to book a place.

Saturday 13th June 10am – 12pm

Animal Magic

The Elms School, Derby Road, Long Eaton NG10 4AD A fun-filled morning packed with lots of crafty activities, a visit from the White Post Farm Animal Road Show and much more. If you would like to come along please visit www.elmsschool.net email: elmsadmissions@trentcollege. net or telephone 0115 849 4940 to book a place.

Sat 30th May 11am-2pm Teddy Bear’s Picnic Clumber Park, nr Worksop S80 3AZ If you go down to the woods today you’re sure to have lots of teddy bear fun!

Bring along your favourite teddy bear for Clumber Park’s teddy bear picnic.

With teddy bear stories and activities including a zip wire line for the more adventurous!

Tel: 01909 544917 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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Saturday 20th 12 - 10.30pm Sunday 21st June 10.30am - 10pm Arnold Carnival Arnot Hill Park, Arnold Big stage entertainment from local and professional entertainers over the weekend. Favourites include Fun Dog Show, BBM Flypast, children’s fun fair & activity marquee, sports taster sessions and competitions, craft, charity & information stalls, street entertainers and food & drink court. SEN Chill Out Zone.

Free entertainment on both days for all the family. Limited on site parking.

Sat 27th June 10.30am

Ezekial Bone’s Magic Lantern Backstage Tour Royal Concert Hall, Theatre Square, Nottingham NG1 5ND Suitable for all ages, Ezekial Bone’s Magic Lantern Backstage Tour gives you the chance to explore behind the scenes at the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall. You will discover how shows are created, as well as finding out about the venue’s fascinating heritage. Booking essential.

Tel: 0115 989 5555 Sat 27th June - Sun 28th Jun 7am 5pm Armed Forces Weekend Wollaton Hall and Deer Park, NG8 2AE A weekend celebration and remembrance to honour our Armed Forced past and present. With music, entertaining, and a range of different activities taking place throughout the weekend for the whole family to enjoy.

Free event. Car parking charges apply and children must be accompanied by an adult.

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We are currently looking for pregnant women (or women who have given birth in the last three weeks) to participate in an NHS-funded study looking at eczema prevention in children.

1, 300 babies born to families with a history of eczema, asthma or hayfever are needed to help us find out if using a moisturiser all over your child‛s skin for the first year of their life can prevent eczema in later life. All families who help in this study will be given best practice skin care advice to use with their baby over the course of the study. If you are interested in taking part, get in touch!

More information can also be found on our website

www.beepstudy.org You can contact the trial team

by email (sue.davies-jones@nottingham.ac.uk) or by telephone (07790 810866)

visit us att The Elms a Whole School Open Morning, 13th May Arrive from 9:15am for a 9:30am start & welcome. Event concludes at 12noon.

Animal Magic, 13th June Join us from 10am – 12pm for a fun-filled morning of animal crafts and a visit from White Post Farm. For ages 0-6years. www.elmsschool.net elmsadmissions@trentcollege.net 0115 849 4940 The Elms, Junior School to Trent College, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4AD

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Beeston Nursery

Nurturing childcare in the heart of the community

We are a small, friendly and professional nursery. Our well-trained staff give personal, individual care to all our babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.

T: 0115 967 7677 E: info@beestonnursery.co.uk www.facebook.com/BeestonNursery

Library Sessions Rattle, Rhyme & Roll- Babies & Toddlers

Arnold 10.30-11 Tue & Thu Beeston 10 & 11 Alt Tue/Wed Bingham 10.30-11 Mon Burton Joyce 10.30-11 Alt Wed Calverton 9.30-10 Mon Carlton 10-10.30 Tue Carlton Hill 10-10.30 Alt Fri Cotgrave 2.30-3 Wed East Leake 2.30-3 4th Fri of mth Eastwood 10-10.30 Alt Tue Gedling 2.15-2.45 Thu Hucknall 10.30-11 Thu Keyworth 2.30-3 2nd Tue of mth Kimberley 10-10.30 Alt Mon Lowdham 1.30-2 Alt Thu Mapperley 10-10.30 Thu Radcliffe on Trent 10.30-11 2nd & 4th Mon Ruddington 11-11.30 2nd Tue of mth Some library sessions run term-time only please check with your local library

www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/findalibrary www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/learning/libraries

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 Bingham East Leake Hucknall Kimberley Mapperley Radcliffe on Trent West Bridgford

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

11-11.30 4 sessions a year 10.30-11 Tue 2.30-3 2nd Mon of mth 10.30-11 Tue 10.30-11 Alt Mon 10-10.30 Thu 2.30-3 3rd Mon of mth 10-10.30 Tue 19

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Childrens Interior Design

17 Gordon Road West Bridgford Nottingham NG2 5LL

We are a locally run business producing bespoke interior items for your children’s room we don’t just make products we make memories to cherish....

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Nottingham

Most classes are Term-Time only

Basford

Bilborough

Drop In and Play 1-3pm Mon, Old Basford Comm Cen,

Little Fishes Baby & Toddler 10am-12pm Thu, Glaisdale Gospel Hall, Glaisdale Dr

St Leo’s Parent & Toddler 9.30-11.30am Wed St Leos Ch Hall, Nottingham Road

Twinkle Stars 10-11.30am Fri Sheila Russell Com Cen St Martin’s Rd

Messy Play Session 10.30-11.30am Thu Basford Library, Vernon Road

Water Babies Swimming 12-4pm Sat, Beechdale Pool

Bulwell

Bumps & Tweenies 1.30-3.30pm Wed (all year) St John’s Church, Vale Road

Lenton Baby Cafe (under 1’s) 10am-12pm Mon Thomas Helwys Baptist Church, Church Street Baby & Toddler 10-11.30 Tue Thomas Helwys Baptist Ch,

Musical Moments Crazy Tuesdays @ Mousetrap 9.30-11am Wed, Edna G Olds 10-2pm Tue £2 per child for Primary, Church St 2 hours play Mousetrap Soft Affinity Theatre Mon FREE Tots and Toys 9.45-11.30 Thu Play, Main Street Dance (1-3yrs) 2-3pm Cornerstone Ch, Castle Blvd Drama (4-6yrs) 3.30-4.30pm Leen Valley Community Centre Parent & Toddler Bumps to Babies 1.30-3 Thu Bulwell United Reform Church, 2-3.30pm Thu Tiny Tots 9-10.45am Tue Broomhill Road, Highbury Vale Trent Vineyard, Lenton Lane Glade Hill Primary School Dad Club 9:30 - 11am 2nd Rainbow Stripes 2-3pm Tue Sat of the mon, Cornerstone Clifton Leen Valley Comm Centre Church, 90 Castle Boulevard FREE Sprigg’s Sproggs 9-11.15am Mon Tots & Toddlers Mapperley Highbank Primary School, 9.30-11.15am Wed, The TinyTalk Baby Signing People’s Church, Gladehill Rd Winscombe Mount 10am & 11.30am Mon Little Monkeys Playgroup Stay & Play 1-3pm Wed St Jude’s Ch, Woodborough 10-12pm Fri, Green Lane Glade Hill Primary School Rd Free Trial Class Youth Centre New Youth Theatre Wed Bump to Baby 10-12pm Mon Bubbles Toddler Group Tiny Tots (3-5yr) 4.45-5.15pm Bread & Bitter, 9.30-11.30am Fri Juniors (6-12yr) 5.15-7.15pm Woodthorpe Dr Hope Church, Farnborough Rd Bestwood Village Com Cen St Andrew’s Parent & Toddler Baby Peep 1-2.30pm Fri Bestwood Village Toddlers 1-3pm Tue St Andrew’s 9.15-11.15am Thu, Hawthorne Under 1s, Clifton Children’s Church Hall, Chestnut Grove Centre, Greencoft Primary Sch, Bestwood Village Bumps, Babies & Toddlers Under 1’s 10am-12pm Thu Colwick Thu 1.30-3pm Top Valley and Mapperley Methodist Church Bestwood Pk Children’s Cen, Tiny Tots 9.15-11.15am Tue Westdale Lane Toddler Westglade Infant School (0-3yr) Colwick Comm Cen, 9-11.30am Fri Vale Rd Comm Cen, Westdale Lane

Bestwood

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Jo Jingles Fri 9.30 (over 2 years) 10.30 (3 months - 2 yrs) Lindsey Morgan Hall, Marshall Hill Dr

Sparklers Sherwood 10-12pm Wed, St Nic’s Children’s & Families Cen, Maid TinyTalk Baby Signing 11.45am-12.45pm Tue Marion Way Sherwood Meth Church, Notts Mama Sling Walks Devon Dr Free Trial Class Little Wickets 12-2pm Wed (fortnightly) Mother & Baby 9-9.45am Sun, (2 1/2 - school Various locations 10am-12pm Wed (0-6 mth) age) Mapperley Sports Village, Nottingham Sling Meet Sherwood Health Centre Ransom Road 10am-12pm 2nd Thu of month Forest Kids Nottingham The Corner, Stoney Street Nottingham City 10am-12pm Thu FREE Mums & Tots Woodthorpe Park, Water Babies Swimming 10am-11.30am Fri, Under 3s, Mansfield Road meet at gates Mon & Wed, Hilton Hotel, Grace Church, Castle Boul Chill Out Milton St Who Let The Dads Out 10.30-1.30pm Thu, Sherwood Water Babies Swimming 10am - 12pm 3rd Sat of month United Reform Ch, Edwards Mon/ Thu/ Sat St Nics Ch, Maid Marion Way Lane Victoria Les Cen, Gedling St

West Bridgford, Ruddington & Gamston Clairebr@tinytalk.co.uk Beeston & Nuthall Aliciae@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 Busy Feet 1-2pm Thu (20 mon +) United Reform Church, Edwards Lane TinyTalk Baby Signing 1.45-2.45pm Thu Pirates Play Centre, Rowley Drive, Free Trial Class

Sneinton

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

Wollaton Jo Jingles Mon

9.30am (2 yr+) 10.30am (Walking-2 yr) 11.30am (3 mth-walking) Wollaton Park Com Centre, Harrow Road

Iona School Parent & Toddler 9.30-11.30am Tue & Wed, Iona School, Sneinton Dale

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

Magical Musical Club 4.30pm (3-5 yrs) Tue 10am (5-7 yrs) Sun 110 Sneinton Boulevard Booking essential

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 Jo Jingles Fri 9.30am (3-5 yr) 10.30am (2 yr+) 11.30am (Walking-2 yr) 1pm (3-5 yr) 2pm (3 mth-Walking) Wollaton Park Com Centre, Harrow Road 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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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 Church, Salthouse Ln Beeston Mum’s Choir 10-11.30am Mon Assumption Church Hall, Foster Av Early Years Music Group Tue (6mth-3yr) Queen’s Rd Methodist Church Booking essential See advert on page 24

NCT Beeston Bumps & Babies (0-9 mth) 9.30-11.30am Wed Chilwell Road Methodist Ch

Early Years Music Group Fri (6 mth-3yr) Booking essential Assumption Community Centre. See advert on page 24

Jo Jingles Wed 9.45am 2 years+ 10.45am Walking - 2years 11.45am 3 months-walking Denz Play Centre, Queens Rd

TinyTalk Baby Signing 10am & 11.15am Fri Queens Road Methodist Church FREE trial class

Speech, Sign & Song Club 1.15-2.15pm Wed (2-5 years) Beeston Library, Foster Avenue Booking essential

Little Lions Stay & Play 10.30am-12.15pm Fri White Lion Bar & Kitchen, Middle Street

Open House Beeston 9.30-11.30am Thu Beeston Central Children’s Centre, Trevor Road

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

Stagecoach Beeston The Alderman White School Chilwell Lane

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Please ask about our 2 week trial Age 4-18 Fun, confidence-building, educational, classes in acting, singing and dance.

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Broxtowe

Most classes are Term-Time only

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, Church St

Broxtowe German Speaking Parent & Toddler 3-5pm 1st & 3rd Fri of month St Marth’s Church, 135 Frinton Rd

Chilwell Barney’s Parent & Toddler 9.30-11.15am Mon & Fri St Barnabus’ Church, Inham Rd Water Babies 9-10.30am Fri De Vere Village Hotel

Eastwood Bundles of Fun 10.30-12pm Mon Eastwood Children’s Centre

New Horizon Tots 10-11.30am Thu, Community Impact Centre, Dovecote Rd

Giltbrook Jo Jingles Thu 9.45am (Over 2 years) 10.45am (Under 2 years) Escape Play, Ikea Retail Park (Call direct - 0115 9386206)

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

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

Nuthall Babies & Toddlers 10-11.30am Tue Oldmoor Lodge, Mornington Crescent Horsendale Toddlers 10.30am Thu, Assarts Road, TinyTalk Baby Signing 10.15am Thu St Patrick’s Church Hall, Kimberley Road FREE trial class

Stapleford 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

Long Eaton Rockabillies Music Groups Mon/Tue/Fri 9:45am & 11am Thu 9:45am & 1:30pm (pre book) 6m to 4yrs First Class Free Leopold Street, Long Eaton See our advert under parties section

Jo Jingles Tue 9.30am (walking - 2 yrs) 10.30am (over 2 yrs) 11.30am (3 months - walking)

BABES Breastfeeding Support 10-11.30am Wed (throughout school holidays too) Eastwood NCT Baby Group Thurs 10.30 - 12 pm Sure Start Children’s Centre, Chewton St. Just drop in or call St John’s church, Canal Street 0115 993 5750 26

Nuthall

Toton Rhyme Time 11-12.15pm & 12.30 -1.45 on Mon, 1.30-2.45pm on Thurs.

Toton Tesco, Community Room Suitable 0-4 years 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.

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Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser

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

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

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

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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 Jo Jingles Tue 9.30am & 10.30am (2 yr+) 11.30am (3 mth-2 yr) Church House, East Street

Edwalton

Radcliffe on Trent

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

Gamston Tumble Tots Mon various times (6mth-7yr) Gamston Community Centre

Stay & Play 10-11.30am Tue Rugby Club, Brendon Grove Abacus Toddlers Mon 10-11.30am, Village Hall, Old Tollerton Road Bumps & Babies 10.30am-12pm Wed TinyTalk Baby Signing Tue Bingham Children’s Centre 9.45-10.45am & 11-12pm (0-18 months) FREE trial class Bingham Baby & Toddler Village Hall, Old Tollerton Rd 10am-12pm Thu & Fri Church House, East Street Jo Jingles Fri Young Explorers 2-3pm Thu 9.30am (Walking-2 yr) Rugby Club, Brendon Grove 10.30am (2 yr+) 11.30am (3 mth-walking) Little Wickets Gamston Community Centre Sat 9-9.45am (2 1/2 yrs - school age) Bingham Leisure Cen, Gotham 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

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

Keyworth Keyworth Baby & Toddler 10-11.30am Mon Parochial Hall, Selby Lane

Little Fishes 9.30-11.30am Wed, Wellspring Ch, Westminster Dr Little Angels Toddler Group 9.15-11.30am Wed Radcliffe Meth Church, Shelford 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 Nappuccino 10am-12pm Tue The Hub, Musters Road Little Wickets Tues 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) Caterpillars Baby Group Crawlers & Walkers Tue, Keyworth Young People’s 11.30-12.30pm (0-18 mth) 9.45-11.15am Tue Village Hall, Wilford Road Centre Cotgrave Kids Club FREE trial class Young Explorers 10-11am Thu Little Rascals Toddler 1.30-3pm Thu, Keyworth Cotgrave C of E School West Bridgford Primary & Nursery School Cotgrave Parent & Toddler Willoughby Baby & Toddler Lady Bay Parent & Toddler 1.30-3pm Fri (0-2 yr) 9.45-11.45am Mon & Fri Fri 10-11.30am, Willoughby Serendipity’s Day Nursery Village Hall, London Lane, Wil All Hallows Church Hall 28

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Rushcliffe

Most classes are Term-Time only

Jo Jingles Mon 9.30am & 10.30am (2 yr+) 11.30am (Walking-2 yr) 1pm (3-5yr) with music theory 2pm (3 mth-walking) Sports Pavilion, West Park 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

WB Baptist Church Parent & Toddler 10-11.30am Wed, Melton Rd St Giles Tiddlers 10-11.30am Thu St. Giles Ch Hall, Stratford Rd Tinies & Toddlers 10-11.45am Thu, St Lukes Church, Leahurst 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

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

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

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

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

Tumble Tots Fri-various times (6mth-7yr) Sir Julien Cahn Pavilion, Loughborough Road

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

Give your baby a head start in life!

WB Methodist Church Parent & Toddler 9.30-11.30am/1.30-3pm Wed, Patrick Road

Gymbabes classes are tailor made for babies from sitting (6 months) to walking A fun filled session of exploration, using colourful gymnastics based equipment, to encourage your baby to crawl, stand and eventually walk!

Poppy Seeds Baby Group Wed 10-12, Poppy and Pint, Pierrepont Road, Lady Bay

The springboard to confidence for your child

LEARN TO SWIM EST 1998

EAST MIDLANDS SWIMMING ACADEMY

www.em-sa.co.uk

We look forward to taking your call.

Office: 01773 744899 Mobile: 07813 892108 Email: sally@em-sa.co.uk

Swimming Lessons for babies age 6 weeks to 3 years. www.emsababies.co.uk

Babies

Bringing your little ones out their shell.

Tumble Tots is Britain's leading Gymnastics based development programme for children from 6 months to 7 years For classes, parties & other enquiries W: www.tumbletots.com/nottingham FB: tumbletotsnottingham E: fiona.tumbletots@gmail.com M: 07429 845132

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Gedling & Ashfield

Most classes are Term-Time only

Arnold Arnold Methodist Playgroup 9.45-11.45am Tue & Fri Arnold Methodist Ch,Front St

Sat Tots Toddler Talk 9.30-11am Sat (all year) Weds am, Stanhope Children’s Baptist Church Hall, The Nook Centre, Keyworth Road.

Booking essential

Carlton

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 Tumble Tots Tues various times (6mths-7yrs) St John’s Methodist Toddlers Mon 10-11.30am, Church Hall, The Church of the Good Standhill Road Shepherd, Thackerys Lane Foxhill Toddler Group Tim’s Tinies Wed 9.30-11am Tues 9.30-11.30am, Foxhill St Timothy’s Church Church, Hillview Road Swinburne Way, Daybrook Toddler Time 9.30-11.30am Playtime Toddler Group Tue, Pentacostal Church, Thu 9.15-11.15am, Emmanuel Station Rd Church, Warren Hill Salvation Army Parent & Toddlers Fri 9.30-11.30am, Salvation Army Hall, High Street Beetroot Buggies 10.45-11.45am Fri Fitness for postnatal mums Arnot Hill Park

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

Calverton

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 Booking essential

Epperstone Happy Tots Mon 9.45-11.15 Epperstone Village Hall

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 NCT Hucknall Bumps & Babies 10am-12pm Fri Watnall Road Community Centre Friday Tots 9-11am Fri (0-4 yr) St Peters & St Pauls Church Hall, Ruffs Drive

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

Netherfield

Carol Saunders Swim School/ Toddlers Academy Toy Library Parent & Toddler 5.30pm (Begin/Improve) Mon Little Treasures Playgroup 2pm (0-18mth inc parents) Sat Group 9.30-11.30am Tue (all year) 2.30pm (18-36mth inc parent) Mon 1.30-3pm & Stanhope Children’s Centre, 3pm (beginners) Sat Thu 9.30-11am, Baptist Church Keyworth Road 3.30pm (Improvers) Sat Hall, The Nook, All Hallows Parent & Toddler DW Fitness, Victoria Park Under 5s Parent & Toddler See advert on page 31 for 9.30-11am Tue Tue 1.30-3pm, Sir John booking info Memorial Hall, Main Road Sherbrooke Sch, Flatts Lane 30

Gedling

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Gedling & Ashfield

Most classes are Term-Time only

St George’s Centre Toddler 9.30-11am Mon Netherfield Infant School, Chandos Street

St Mark’s Mother & Toddler Tues 1.30-3pm & Fri 9.30-11am, St Mark’s Church, Devere Gardens

Netherfield Parent & Toddler 18 Month Club (18 mth-3 yr) 1-2.30pm Wed 9.15-11.15am Wed/Thu Good Shepherd Preschool, Bethesda Ministeries Ch Hall Scout Hut, Weaverthorpe Road

Ravenshead

Jo Jingles Thu 9.30am (2 yr+) 10.30am (Walking-2 yr) 11.30am (3 mth-walking) Village Hall, Vernon Crescent

Woodthorpe

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.

Explore a Story 10-11am Thu (2yr+) St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gdns Little Lambs Mother & Baby Group 2-4pm Fri Good Shepherd Parish Centre, Thackerays Lane

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

Beetroot in the Park Fitness Mon/Wed/Fri 9.15am Arno Vale Recreation Ground

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

SUMMER TERM 2015

DW SPORTS NOTTINGHAM MONDAY 20TH APRIL- SATURDAY 20TH JULY

NON MEMBERS WELCOME ASK A MEMBER OF STAFF OR CALL US FOR MORE INFORMATION

M 07803 749623 I 07793 370782 T 01757 709703 I 01904 236366 hannah@carolsaundersswimschool.co.uk

www.carolsaundersswimschool.co.uk

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Hollies Day Nursery 2 Private Road, Sherwood NG5 4DB

0115 960 6388 carly@holliesdaynurseries.co.uk

Hollies Country Park 11 Woodchurch Road, Arnold NG5 8NJ

0115 920 1826 lizzy@holliesdaynurseries.co.uk

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