Family Fun in Derby - Autumn 2016

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WELCOME

Welcome to the first edition of Family Fun in Derby, packed full of ideas for what to do with the kids in Derby this autumn across the City Council’s leisure and cultural facilities.

Make a splash at Queen’s Leisure Centre, see a show at the Guildhall Theatre or Derby Arena, play racket sports at Springwood Leisure Centre, try Footgolf at Markeaton Park, ride the velodrome track in a family cycle session at Derby Arena, or join in with story time at Derby Libraries.

Don’t miss our October half-term activity programme (find out more on p10-13).

Get active and enjoy!

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How to book Our Sales & Information team are based on the Market Place, call them on 01332 640640 or drop in for more information or to book.

Many activities can also be booked online.

Don’t miss our Leisure Activity Guide and Derby LIVE What’s On guide

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SWIMMING

At Queen’s Leisure Centre we have great opportunities for your children to learn to swim and for the family to be active together. Take a look at our pool programme on the next page, which offers plenty of opportunity to swim as a family whether it’s for fun, relaxation or to keep fit.

PUBLIC SWIM These sessions are for everyone - enjoy to swim at your own pace. Families can enjoy the pool together in this open session.

ADULT & CHILD As a baby, your child can start learning the fundamentals of swimming. Adults with children under 5 years, can come along to our fun Adult and Child sessions. There are toys and floats for the children to enjoy, which helps build their confidence in water.

DISABLED SWIMMERS For adults and children with disabilities we have spacious disabled changing rooms and pool hoists. Access around the building is flat and there are induction loops available. Admission is free for carers helping a disabled person take part in an activity and disabled swim lessons.

FAMILY SPLASH Great family fun with floats and pool toys. Come along with your friends or family to enjoy the water - make waves, splash, dive and float.

LEARN TO SWIM See p6 for our range of swimming lessons

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POOL PROGRAMME Queen’s MON

Lane Swim 7am - 9.30am

Education Swim 9.30am - 12 noon Public Swim 7.30am - 12 noon Education Swim 9.30am - 12 noon

Lane Swim 7am - 9.30am

TUE

Lane Swim 7am - 9.30am

Lane Swim 7am - 9.30am

Aqua Circuits 12.15pm - 1pm

Education Swim 1.15pm - 2.45pm

Lane Swim 12 noon - 1.15pm

Education Swim 9.30am - 12 noon

Adult & Child 12 noon - 1pm

Education Swim 1.15pm - 2.45pm

Education Swim 9.30am - 12 noon

Lane Swim 7am - 9.30am

Education Swim 1.15pm - 2.45pm

Education Swim 9.30am - 12 noon

Adult & Child 12 noon - 1pm

Education Swim 1.15pm - 2.45pm

Education Swim 9.30am - 12 noon

Lane Swim 12 noon - 1.15pm

Education Swim 1.15pm - 2.45pm

Education Swim 9.30am - 12 noon

Adult & Child 12 noon - 1pm

Education Swim 1.15pm - 2.45pm

Education Swim 9.30am - 12 noon

Aqua Jog 12.15pm - 1pm

Education Swim 1.15pm - 2.45pm

Public Swim 7.30am - 12 noon

Lane Swim 12 noon - 1.15pm

Public Sw 1.15pm - 8

Education Swim 9.30am - 12 noon

Education Swim 1.15pm - 2.45pm Learn to Swim 9am - 2pm

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Lane Swim 9am - 10am

Public Swim 10am - 2pm Learn to Swim 9am - 2pm Public Swim 9am - 1pm

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Public Swim 7.30am - 4pm

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PUBLIC SWIM

Public Swim 1.15pm - 4pm

Public Swim 7am - 4pm

Lane Swim 7am - 9.30am

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Education Swim 1.15pm - 2.45pm

Education Swim 1.15pm - 2.45pm

Education Swim 9.30am - 12 noon Public Swim 7.30am - 12 noon

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Ladies Only Swim 12 noon - 1.15pm

Family Splas 1pm - 4p

Lane Swim 9am - 1pm Family Splash (U8s) 9am - 2pm

FAMILIES

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

LEARN TO SWIM

FITNESS CLASSES

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LANE SWIM

SCHOOLS

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Leisure Centre Lane Swim 3pm - 7pm

Aqua Jog 7pm - 7.45pm

Public Swim 5.30pm - 7pm

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Learn to Swim 4pm - 6pm

Learn to Swim 4pm - 6pm

Lane Swim 6pm - 8.30pm

Public Swim 1.15pm - 8.30pm Learn to Swim 4pm - 6.30pm Public Swim 5pm - 7.30pm

Family Splash 4pm - 5pm

Lane Swim 5pm - 7.30pm

Learn to Swim 4pm - 6.30pm

Lane Swim 5.30pm - 8pm

Learn to Swim 4pm - 6.30pm Lane Swim 3pm - 6.30pm

GALA TEACHING

Teaching Pool

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1 adult with up to 2 children under 4 and 1 child aged 5 to 7 years

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Lane Swim 8pm - 9pm

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Learn to Swim 4pm - 6.30pm

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Family Splash (U8s) 2pm - 4pm

Birthday Birthday Party Party 4pm 4pm -- 5pm 5pm

TEACHING

Lane Swim 8pm - 9pm

Birthday Party 3pm - 4pm

Children 8 years and over can swim without adult supervision, depending on their confidence in water and swim ability

GALA TEACHING

The pool programme may change on occasion, please see our website for updates or call reception on 01332 641444

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1 adult with up to 2 children under 8.

TEACHING Birthday Party 4pm - 5pm

Aqua Fit 2.15pm - 3pm

Gala Pool and Family Pool

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Family Splash (U8s) 2pm - 4pm

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We operate a policy for ratio admission of children of a certain age with an adult to swim in our pools.

TEACHING Public Swim 5.30pm - 8pm

Learn to Swim 4pm - 5.30pm

UNDER 8s POLICY

OCTOBER HALF TERM Visit derby.gov.uk/swim to see our halfterm pool programme. See p16 for our special half-term pool sessions.

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LEARN TO SWIM

Our Learn to Swim programme at Queen’s Leisure Centre provides the opportunity for every individual regardless of age or ability to learn to swim at their own pace and achieve their own personal goals. Our qualified swim teachers will progress your child through the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) framework.

UNDER 5s

5 TO 16 YEARS

Swim a Song – 3 to 36 months Swim a Song sessions are fun and innovative sessions specifically designed for babies and young children who are new to swimming and focuses on increasing their confidence in water.

Our lessons cover a range of topics, including water confidence, stamina, stroke technique and much more.

Ducklings – 3 months to 5 years The Ducklings Awards are designed to help children to explore and enjoy the fun of learning to swim. With the help of their parents/carers, your child will develop confidence both in and out of the water, whilst working towards the Duckling Awards.

All lessons and delivered based on the ability of each individual, so regardless of your child’s experience we will make sure they feel comfortable and help them to build their own confidence at their own pace.

Levels 1 - 7 For non swimmers, from their first splash to becoming confident and having fun in water.

Levels 8 - 10 Discipline-specific and are taught to young people who want to take up competitive swimming, water polo, synchronised, or diving.

SWIMMING FOR DISABLED CHILDREN We offer Learn to Swim lessons for disabled children of all abilities. Whether your child would prefer to learn as part of a group or on a one-to-one basis, we will provide the necessary stepping stones to help them build their confidence and have fun in the water.

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To book your lesson call 01332 641444 or visit derby.gov.uk/learntoswim

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SPORTS COURTS

Our sports centres and parks offer a range of pitches and courts for you to hire for a quick game or as a regular booking for your family to enjoy.

We have rackets and balls available to hire. For prices, more information or to book visit derby.gov.uk/sports or derby.gov.uk/parks or call 01332 641234.

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Squash Basketball Racketball Badminton Table tennis Short mat bowls Short tennis

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COACHING COURSES There are lots of activities for children to take part in at our leisure facilities, including termtime coaching courses. Some courses are delivered by our own staff and others by clubs. These courses will encourage your children to be active and learn new skills.

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Please contact the individual leisure centres to find out more and how to book or visit derby.gov.uk/coaching

FACILITY HIRE Do you run a local team or group and are looking for a venue?

We can accommodate block bookings, competition events or one day activity sessions.

Call 01332 641234 or email leisure@derby.gov.uk

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CYCLING at Has the Olympics inspired you to ride the velodrome cycle track? If you’re aged 12 years and over, why not come to Derby Arena and have a go?

Our highly-trained and experienced cycling instructors will be on hand to take you through the different stages to make you a confident rider.

To find out more and book your Stage One Track Cycling Taster session visit derbyarena.co.uk/cycling or call 01332 640011

OCTOBER HALF TERM We have family sessions during school holiday periods, see page 17.

Cycle Derby offer a wide range of cycling opportunities for children and the whole family to enjoy.

At cyclederby.co.uk you’ll find a wealth of information to help you get started with cycling, find out about cycle routes, cycling events & races and much more.

HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES Each shool holiday there are a variety of cycling activities on offer, often at Derby Arena or Markeaton Park. Visit cyclederby.co.uk for details.

BIKEABILITY Bikeability cycling lessons and some afterschool clubs are provided by Cycle Derby at Derby schools. Contact your school to find out what’s available.

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FO R FA THE MI LY PER DA FEC YO T UT MUNDY PLAY CENTRE Lots of fun for all the family to enjoy, with exciting opportunities for children to climb, run, and play in a safe, engaging, fun environment.

There’s plenty of new seating and picnic areas, so why not enjoy hot drinks, ice cream or a light snack from our kiosk.

Open weekends from 10.30am - 4.30pm, weather permitting.

Boats, pitch and putt, mini golf, paddling pool, High Ropes, donkeys, bungi trampolines, water walkers, children’s carousel and more...

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HIGH ROPES ADVENTURE Don’t miss this impressive adventure course with high and low aerial treks, zipwires, powerfan decender and climbs.

Open from 10.30am - 4.30pm To book visit closertotheedge.co.uk

ALL KINDS OF GOLF Markeaton Park is great for golf activities. We have Pitch & putt, Crazy golf and Footgolf.

See page 14 for more details.

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Why not have a look around the craft units?

Buy some duck food, paint a pot or visit the speciality chocolate shop.

Open from 10.30am - 4.30pm

There’s a year round programme of events at the park. Find out more at derby.gov.uk/markeaton

THE MARKEATON PARK

Stop in for a refreshment break at the newly refurbished Orangery. A range of food and drink is available including pizzas and homemade cakes.

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GOLF Derby Parks provide a fantastic range of opportunities to play golf. Whether it’s for fun with the family in a game of Crazy Golf, practicing your skills on the Pitch and Putt 9 hole course, having fun with friends on our Footgolf course on Markeaton Park or competing on our challenging 18 hole golf course in the picturesque setting of Allestree Park, we have something for everyone.

MARKEATON PARK FOOTGOLF A combination of the best of football and golf using a regular size football.

To book call 01332 640789.

PITCH AND PUTT Suitable for anyone aged 8 years old and over, all abilities welcome. No need to book just come along.

CRAZY GOLF Enjoy fantastic family fun at our 18 hole Crazy Golf course within the Mundy Play Centre.

ALLESTREE PARK This 18 hole course is set in mature parkland, through undulating landscape and tree-lined fairways making every golf hole a testing, but fair challenge.

Book by calling 01332 550616, online at teeofftimes.co.uk/allestree-park or via the Tee Off Times app.

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OCTOBER HALF-TERM PULL-OUT GUIDE Saturday 22 to Sunday 30 October 2016

Loads of fun activities to choose from at Queen’s Leisure Centre, Springwood Leisure Centre, Derby Arena, Derby Libraries & the Guildhall Theatre

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QUEEN’S LEISURE CENTRE OCTOBER HALF-TERM PROGRAMME

UNDER 5s FAMILY SWIM

LEARN TO SWIM 3 DAY COURSE

Mon 24 & Fri 28 Oct, 10am-1pm Tue 25, Wed 26 & Thu 27 Oct, 11am-1pm

5 years and over

Teaching Pool £4.10 adults, £3.10 juniors

Tue 25, Wed 26 & Thu 27 Oct Stage 1 - 9:30-10am Stage 2 - 10-10:30am Stage 3 - 10:30-11am £15.75 for 3 day course

HALLOWEEN POOL PARTY Come and have fun as a family or with friends at our Halloween Pool Party. There will be music, floats and inflatables.

Tue 25 & Thu 27 Oct, 2:30-4pm Gala Pool £4 each

FAMILY SWIM OFFER Family of 4 swim for £9 - Save £5.50* Available during family swim sessions in October half-term 9am-2pm *Saving based on standard admission price

FAMILY SPLASH Grab some floats, friends and family and have fun in this splash session in whatever depth water is right for you. Ideal for all ages and abilities.

Mon 24, Wed 26 & Fri 28 Oct, 2:30-4pm Gala Pool £4.10 adult, £3.10 junior Swimming pool information For information on our Child Admission Policy, pool programme updates, swim prices visit derby.gov.uk/swim.

Our pool programme may change, we suggest calling Queen’s Leisure Centre on 01332 641444 before you attend. At busy times pool sessions may be limited to 50 minutes.

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DERBY ARENA

OCTOBER HALF-TERM PROGRAMME HALF-PRICE RACKET SPORTS

YOUTH BEGINNER SESSION

Book a table tennis or badminton court for half price. To book call Derby Arena on 01332 640011.

For young people aged 9 to 15 years. You don’t need any experience, but able to ride a bike. Our qualified coaches will provide advice and the correct equipment for to enjoy this fantastic sport. No specialist equipment required, we provide the bike, shoes and helmet. (Smallest shoe is size 4, if you’re smaller than this size please wear trainers).

Mon 24 - Fri 28 Oct, 8am-4pm

Mon 24 Oct, 11am-12noon Tue 25 Oct, 11:30am-12:30pm £10 each

FAMILY TRACK CYCLING Come with your family and try track cycling.

You don’t need any experience; our qualified coaches will provide advice and the correct equipment for your family to enjoy this fantastic sport. 9 years and over, please wear trainers.

Mon 24 Oct, 9:30-10:30am Tue 25 Oct, 1-2pm Fri 28 Oct, 3:30-4:30pm 1 adult & 1 child £18 1 adult & 2 children £28 2 adults & 2 children £38

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DERBY LIBRARIES COLOURING COMPETITION Enter our October half-term Cinderella colouring competition to win pantomime tickets. Colouring sheets will be available from your local library.

SPRINGWOOD LEISURE CENTRE OCTOBER HALF-TERM PROGRAMME GIANT GAMES SESSION Connect Four, Tumble Tower, Parachute, Twister, Race the Mat and more Indoor Games. Age 4 to 10 years Mon 24 Oct, 1:30-3pm £4.50 each

HALLOWEEN BOUNCY CASTLE AND SOFT PLAY SESSION Come with your little ones dressed to impress in their Halloween outfits and have great fun together on the bouncy castle and soft play.

Age crawling to 6 years. Parents participate in this session.

Tue 25 & Thu 27 Oct, 1-3pm £4 each

HALLOWEEN CUPCAKE DECORATING

HALLOWEEN ZOMBIE SPY CAMP

Let your mini bakers unleash their creativity in this special Halloween themed activity.

Age 5 to 11 years. Parents participate in this session.

This mission will include plenty of ghoulish tasks including all things Halloween. Not to be missed. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Age 8 to 11 years

Tue 25 Oct, 10-11am

Wed 26 & Fri 28 Oct, 9am-12noon

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Derby LIVE Join the Babbling Vagabonds storytelling theatre for a make and play workshop for all the family. Suitable for children aged 3 to 11.

See p.20 for more details Mon 24 - Sat 29 Oct Guildhall Theatre Clubrooms £4.50, grown-ups free Plus special offers for 2 or more children

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LIBRARIES

Children of all ages are welcome in our libraries, even the youngest babies can have their own library ticket! We have board books, picture books, story books, audiobooks, ebooks, and much, much more! Bookstart is a national scheme giving free books to pre-school children – find out more on our website.

We run a range of free activities for children, see below for details, and visit our website for details of when and where each session takes place.

CRADLE CLUB

CODING CLUB

Cradle Clubs are free weekly sessions for parents and carers with babies to meet socially and have fun with their little ones.

They offer a time to play, have fun, share stories, sing and laugh together. Staff will also provide the opportunity to hear and take part in stories, music, songs and rhymes.

Our Code Clubs are run by trained volunteers at Central and Sinfin libraries and teach children basic computer programming. The 5 month course will also show children how to create computer games and animations.

Sessions are open to children aged 9 to 11.

For babies and children aged up to 2 years, with their parents or carers.

SHAKE, RATTLE & RHYMETIME Free half hour sessions of music and rhymes.

Rhymes and songs are a great way of helping your child acquire good language skills and can really help with their future learning.

For babies and toddlers aged up to three years, with their parents and carers.

CHILDREN’S STORYTIME Join us at Chaddesden Library on Fridays at 3:45pm for our weekly storytime session for 5-10 year olds.

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DERBY PARKS As well as Markeaton Park, Derby has over 300 parks and open spaces.

They’re jam-packed with things to do as a family, from play areas and skate parks to nature reserves and a butterfly garden.

Our parks are a great place to get healthy: they’re open to everyone and are free to use. Stay active by taking a walk, playing football or golf, or using our adiZone free outdoor gyms.

We also have lots of events taking place on our parks and open spaces throughout the year have a look at our events programme online for more information.

PLAYGROUND AND PLAY AREAS Derby has over 50 play areas, with loads to keep all ages happy including: giant basket swings, zip wires, mazes, sand pits, trampolines, swings, see-saws, skate parks, BMX parks, water play areas, climbing boulders and much more! Go online at derby. gov.uk/parks to find out more and plan your next visit.

GOLF Crazy golf, pitch & putt, footgolf or an 18 hole course, Derby Parks have it all – find out more on the next page.

ADIZONE GYMS Get active on one of our adiZone outdoor gyms.

NATURE & WILDLIFE Our parks, open spaces, woods and nature reserves offer fantastic opportunities to learn more as a family. Find nature walks and trails and plenty of resources online at derby.gov.uk/parks.

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BUGGY BABES

JUNIOR PARKRUN

A great way to meet new mums and get fit at the same time, at Darley Park Mondays at 2pm or Thursdays at 10:30am.

4-14 year olds can take part in a 2k run every Sunday at 9am at Markeaton Park.

SKATE PARKS

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Several of our parks have skate parks and BMX parks. Take a look on our website to find out more.

Derby Parks volunteers contribute their time and energies to the conservation and development of Derby’s many green spaces.

Why not join as a family? To find out more visit derbyparksvolunteers.co.uk

ALLOTMENTS Get fit, get healthy and grow your own! There are 30 allotment sites within Derby, which means everyone can have an outside space of their own. Maintaining an allotment is great for keeping the children busy and there’s lots to be learnt about where food comes from and how to nuture and care for plants. Find out more at derby.gov.uk/allotments.

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Derby LIVE

Join the Babbling Vagabonds in half-term arts, crafts and storytelling. Create your own sea creature shadow puppets, put them together with a story of adventure and you’ll have a tall tale to tell that a Pirate would be proud of. A make and play workshop for all the family.

Mon 24 - Sat 29 Oct Guildhall Theatre Clubrooms £4.50, grown-ups free

WINTER WONDERLAND AT THE MARKET HALL THE BIG WHEEL Get a fantastic birds eye view of the city centre from the huge Big Wheel coming to the Market Place soon.

Sun 13 - Wed 16 Nov Market Place £4

Furthest from the Sea present a Santa’s grotto, workshops, roaming pantomime... step into a month-long daytime programme of festive family fun as Derby Market Hall is transformed into a winter wonderland.

Fri & Sat between 1 - 23 Dec Derby Market Hall

THE BIG DRAW AT MARKEATON PARK Join the world’s largest drawing festival. Come along for a fun day, gaining inspiration from the park’s autumnal surroundings and have a go at drawing.

Tue 25 - Wed 26 Oct 12noon - 3pm Markeaton Park

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FAMILY FESTIVITIES AT MARKEATON PARK Christmas in the park for all of the family, traditional rides, food, carols, brass bands, wreath making, visits from Santa, festive face painting and much more.

Various dates thoughout Dec Markeaton Park Free entry (some activities are chargable)

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Cinderella is the classic fairy tale of a beautiful girl forced to serve her jealous stepsisters. Aided by the silly but loveable Buttons and a Fairy Godmother carefully watching over her, Cinderella dreams of escaping her misery and finding true love and happiness.

Tue 6 Dec - Tue 3 Jan Derby Arena £13.25 - £30.25

A fantastic, empowering story for all ages that will warm your heart and lift your spirits. Music, muppetry, laughter and excitement all mixed up to make a memorable experience for the whole tribe.

Tue 31 Jan - Sat 4 Feb Guildhall Theatre £13.50 - £17.50

THE GIANT JAM SANDWICH

Batten down the hatches, for Captain Sprout and the Christmas Pirates are about to ruin everyone’s festive season.

They are set to pillage every Christmas stocking this side of Derby by stealing the children’s presents from right under their noses and running off with a sack full of booty.

Thu 8 - Wed 28 Dec Guildhall Theatre £11 - £13

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When 4 million wasps invade the village of Itching Down, everything changes. That is until the baker has an ingenious idea... See if the wasps take the bait and help save the day. John Vernon Lord & Janet Burroway’s classic picture book comes to life on stage.

Sat 11 - Sat 18 Feb Guildhall Theatre £11

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BIRTHDAY PARTIES SPRINGWOOD LEISURE CENTRE | DERBY ARENA QUEEN’S LEISURE CENTRE

BOUNCY CASTLE PARTY • 5-A-SIDE FOOTBALL PARTY • TRACK CYCLING PARTY SPORTS ACTIVITY PARTY • SPLASH PARTY • FUNCTION ROOM Let us take the headache out and put the fun into your next birthday party.

Our flexible range of packages have something to suit everyone.

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UNDER FIVES We’ve got plenty on offer to keep you and your under 5 occupied. From walks in the park or bouncing in our soft play sessions to storytime at the library or laughing along with our family panto.

PARKS

LIBRARIES

A walk in the park is a great way to keep fit and meet up with friends. Most of our parks have play areas, the Mundy Play Centre at Markeaton Park has the most on offer, with the pirate ship, paddling pool and the Orangery Café to take a break.

Children of all ages are welcome in our libraries, even the youngest babies can have their own library ticket! We have board books, picture books, story books, audiobooks, ebooks, and much, much more! Bookstart is a national scheme giving free books to preschool children – find out more on our website.

If you’re looking to really get active, try Buggy Babes at Darley Park Mondays at 2pm or Thursdays at 10:30am, a great way to meet new mums and get fit at the same time.

We run free Cradle Clubs and Shake, Rattle and Rhymetime sessions - visit our website for details of when and where each session takes place.

SPORT & LEISURE Start your child’s love of swimming from 3 months old with our Adult & Child sessions.

Our Learn to Swim programme also starts from 3 months with Swim a Song and then Ducklings (see p6 for more). We also have Splash sessions for the whole family to enjoy.

On the drier side, at Springwood Leisure Centre we have Bouncy castle and soft play sessions on Thursdays at 9.30am, and a Preschool Gymnastics programme.

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DERBY LIVE Your child’s first visit to the theatre is a magical time. We have a range of family shows at the Guildhall Theatre throughout the year - our Christmas show is a highlight, this year it’s Captain Sprout & the Christmas Pirates. There’s also fun for the whole family with the the annual pantomime at Derby Arena, this year it’s Cinderella. See p20 & 21 for more.

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TEENAGERS There’s plenty on offer for older children and teenagers.

SKATE PARKS

LIVE IT

Several of our parks have skate parks and BMX parks. Take a look on our website to find out more.

Our Livewell service offers a bespoke programme for 5-17 year olds to help manage weight. Find out more at livewellderby.co.uk

THE MOVEMENT

LIBRARIES

Join The Movement and get fit the fun way, with gym and swim just £1.10 at our leisure centres. Extended gym times during school holidays at Derby Arena, Springwood and Queen’s Leisure Centres.

Our libraries have loads on offer whether it’s help with homework, somewhere to get online or broadening your horizons. Peartree Library runs a weekly homework club in term-time on Thursdays at 4:30pm.

Mon, Wed & Fri, 2.30-5.30pm Tue & Thu, 3.30-5.30pm Saturday, 9-11.30am Sunday, 2-6pm

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TRACK CYCLING Don’t forget cycling at Derby Arena, see page 9.

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LEISURE CARD

FIVERLIVE

Apply for a Leisure Card to save up to 20% on a range of leisure activities. Under 16s get an extra 25% off on top of this! Find out more at derby.gov.uk/leisurecard

16-26 year olds can join Derby LIVE’s fiverLIVE scheme to get access to £5 tickets for a range of shows. Find out more at derbylive.co.uk/fiverlive.

ADVERTISE HERE Reach families across Derby by advertising here.

For prices & availability email lctmarketing@derby.gov.uk or call 01332 640847

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CONTACT US You can find detail for our all individual venues and facilities online or by contacting us.

SPORT & LEISURE

DERBY LIBRARIES

T: 01332 641234 E: leisure@derby.gov.uk derby.gov.uk/sports derbyarena.co.uk

T: 01332 641701 E: libraries@derby.gov.uk derby.gov.uk/libraries

DERBY PARKS

DERBY LIVE

T: 01332 640789 E: parks@derby.gov.uk derby.gov.uk/parks

T: 01332 255800 E: derbylive@derby.gov.uk derbylive.co.uk

We can supply this information in any other way, style or language to help you access it. Phone 640847 minicom 01332 640666 email lctmarketing@derby.gov.uk

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COMPETITION

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Trix has gone for a bike ride in Markeaton Park. Can you spot 10 differences between the two pictures? For ages 15 years and under.

Send your completed entries, by 1 Dec 2016 to Leisure & Culture Marketing Team, Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter, Derby, DE1 3AH or scan and email your entry to lctmarketing@derby.gov.uk to be entered into our prize draw.

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