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Ryan House Day Nursery & Forest School Where Children Come First We currently have limited spaces available for all age groups Funded places available for two, three and four year olds Open 52 weeks 7.30am to 6pm (late pick ups can be arranged) Short days and flexible arrangements NHS discount available Sole use of our private woodlands Fully highly qualified staff team Fresh food prepared by our trained chef

“The quality of care and education that the team provide is exceptional and has allowed us as parents to leave Josh with complete peace of mind.”

66-68 Loughborough Rd West Bridgford Nottingham NG2 7JJ 0115 9142 222 • ryanhousedaynursery@hotmail.com www.rushcliffedaynurseries.co.uk

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Hello and welcome to our Spring magazine which we hope you will enjoy and find useful over the coming months.

As usual it is packed to bursting with things to do, moneysaving vouchers and offers, family activities, competitions with great prizes to be won and lots, lots more!

Cathy has found masses of local family events and is constantly adding more to our websites...please take a look and you’ll find even more things for you and your family to do! For day to day information please follow us on Facebook or visit us on Pinterest if you are looking for crafty ideas and inspiration.

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The whole magazine is just brilliant.

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In This Issue Activities & Classes for Children Under 5yrs............................................11 Activities & Classes for 5yrs-Teens.15 Antenatal & Postnatal........................8 Baby & Toddler Groups.................... 9 Childcare ..............................................21 Children’s Centres ............................... 9 Day Nurseries......................................21 Families with Additional Needs......6 Family Health ....................................... 8 Family Support & Advice...................6 Independent Schools.......................23 Libraries .................................................5

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Congratulations to all our competition winners in our Autumn/Winter 19/20 issue: Patricia Bell won the Year Family Pass to White Post Farm Joan Mayhew, Louise Thompson, Machaela Staples and Matthew Buckley won family tickets for 4 to see Seussical the Musical Jnr performed by the New Youth Theatre at Bonington Theatre Arnold Thank you to everyone who entered our competitions, sorry you couldn’t all win!

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Registration & Naming Arnot Hill House Registration Office and Ceremony Venue, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold T:0300 500 8080 Bingham Registration Office, The Court House, Church St, Wed 9-12.30; 1.30-3.30, T:0300 500 8080 Bridgford Hall Registration office and ceremony venue, West Bridgford T:0300 500 8080 Nottingham Register Office, Council House, Old Market Sq, Appt only, M-F 9-4.30, T:0115 841 5554

Citizens Advice & Other Advice Centres Bereavement Advice Centre, What to Do When Someone Dies, T:0800 634 9494 Nottingham & District CAB, 16-18 Maid Marion Way, Appt only, M/T/Th/F 9-4; W 124, T:0300 330 5457;

Libraries Arnold Library, Front St, Arnold, M-F 9-6, Sat 9-4, T:01623 677 200 Basford Library, Vernon Rd, Basford, M/T/S 9-1pm, Thurs 9-6pm T:0115 915 5797 Bingham Library, Eaton Place, Mon-Fri 9.305pm & Sat 9.30-4pm T:01623 677 200 Bulwell Riverside Library, Main St, Bulwell, Mon-Fri 8.30-6.30pm & Sat 9-1pm, T:0115 883 3500 Burton Joyce Library, Meadow Lane, M&S 9.30-1, W 9.30-1 & 2-6, Th 2-5, F 9.30-1 & 2-5, T:01623 677 200 Calverton Library, St. Wilfred’s Sq, M/W 9.305, F 1-5, Sat 9.30-12.30, T:01623 677 200

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Sherwood Library, Spondon St, Sherwood, M/T/W/F 9-6pm, Sat 9-4pm, T:0115 915 2827 Southglade Park Library, Southglade Rd, M/W/Th 9-6pm, F/S 9-1pm T:0115 876 1055

Central Library, Angel Row, Nottingham.

Mon-Fri 8.30-7pm, Sat 9-4pm, T:0115 915 2828

St Ann’s Valley Library, 2 Livingstone Rd, Mon-Fri 8.30-6.30pm, Sat 9-1pm T:0115 883 9700

Clifton Library, Southchurch Dr, M/T/Th/F 9-6pm, W/S 9-1pm T:0115 915 2837

West Bridgford Library,Bridgford Rd, M/T/Th/F 9-7, Wed 9-1, Sat 9-4, Sun 11-3, T:01623 677 200

Cotgrave Library,The Cotgrave Hub, M-F 9-5, Sat 9-1, T:01623 677 200 Dales Centre Library, Sneinton, Mon & Fri 9-6, Tues & Sat 9-1, Wed 9-7, T:0115 8761990

Woodthorpe Library, Wensley Rd, M/W 2-6.30, Fri 10-1 & 2-5, T:01623 677 200

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Gedling Library, Wollaton Ave, Gedling, Tu 9.30-12.30, Th 1-5, Sat 9.30-1, T:01623 677 200

Carers Trust Volunteer Service, Community befriending for carers & their loved ones T:0115 824 6666

Hyson Green Library, The Mary Potter Centre, Gregory Blvd, M-F 8.30-6.30, Sat 9-1, T:0115 883 8332

Family Lives: Volunteers needed to help motivate local families become active, healthier & more confident T:07715 375342

Keyworth Library, Church Dr, M/T/Th 9.30 -5, F/S 9.30-1, T:01623 677 200

Help primary school children with their literacy with Literacy Volunteers T:0115 876 5474

Lowdham Library, Main St, Lowdham, Tue/ Sat 9.30-12.30, Thur 2-5, T:01623 677 200 Mapperley Library, Westdale Lane, Mapperley, M 1-6.30, T/Th/S 9.30-1, Fri 2-5, T:01623 677 200 Meadows Library, Wilford Grove, M/W/Th/F 9-6pm, Sat 9-4pm T:0115 915 2834 Radcliffe on Trent Library, New Rd, Mon 9-7, T/S 9-1, Thurs 9-5, T:01623 677 200 Radford-Lenton Library, Lenton Blvd, M/F/S 9-1pm, Wed 9-6pm, T:0115 915 2849 Ruddington Library Church St, Tue/ Thurs 9.30-5.30, Fri 9.30-5, Sat 9.30-1, T:01623 677 200

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Home-Start Nottingham, Volunteers Needed to Support Families with Under 5’s, T:0115 962 4262 St John Ambulance, County HQ,Training Enquiries, T:0844 770 4800

Food for Families Bingham Farmer’s Market, The Market Place, 3rd Sat monthly, T:0795 6631 683 Parsnips and Pears, We grow vegetables on the farm and deliver as a veg box each week T:0115 822 8622 Riverford Organic, deliver throughout Notts T:01803 227227

West Bridgford Farmers Market, 2nd & 4th Sat, T:0115 981 1022

Family Friendly Cafes & Pubs Bread and Bitter, Woodthorpe Drive, Mapperley. Varied menu & family events T:0115 960 7541 Café Sobar, Friar Lane, alcohol-free bar/ cafe/venue with children’s menu/corner T:0115 824 0364 Poppy and Pint, Lady Bay. Community pub with varied menu, baby groups and events T:0115 981 9995 The Blossom Tree Café & Studio, Keyworth.

Curosity inspired café for families.

T:0115 937 4666

Family Finances & Law Hopkins Solicitors for Collaborative Family Law & legal Expertise, T:0115 9068 078 Step Change Debt Charity, Free Debt Advice & Help, T:0800 138 1111 Use Notts Mediation: Resolve Separation & Divorce Amicably, T:0115 9068 078

Childrenswear, Furniture & Equipment Barefoot Baby- Organic, ethical children’s clothing, 0-5yrs - based at Floralands T:07984 037604 Diddyland, Mapperley, Everything You Could Ever Need from New Born to Toddlers, T:0115 962 3000 isobel & henry, Melton Rd, West Bridgford, Childrenswear Boutique, 0-14yrs T:01159 455119

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Family Grapevine when contacting our advertisers Home-Start Nottingham, Free Family Childrenswear, Support for Families with Under 5’s, T:0115 962 4262 Furniture & Equipment Jigsaw- Support for people/families Contd. affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol JoJo Maman Bebe, The Poultry & West Bridgford, Childrenswear 0-6yrs T:01159 586610

Mamas & Papas, Giltbrook, Baby products, furniture & maternity wear, T:0345 268 2000 PCZ Designer Wear for Kids, Arnold, Latest trends & labels at the best prices, T:0115 967 0818

Books, Toys and Gifts Kiddicone, themed gifts for children to celebrate First Day At School.W:kiddicone. co.uk Razzle Dazzle Pots, Mapperley, Paint a Pot, Hand & Footprints in Clay/on Pottery, Ideal Gift! T:0115 905 6029

Play Forums, Craft Stores & Toy Libraries Calverton Community Toy Library, Baptist Church Hall, The Nook, M-1.30-3pm & Th 9.30-11am, T:0115 9653526 Gedling Play Forum, Wollaton Ave Community Centre, Scrap Store & Craft Shop, Open to all. T:0115 956 0673 Rushcliffe Play Forum, Keyworth Primary School, Scrap Store/Art & Craft Shop Open to families Tues/Thurs & 1st Sat Monthly T:0115 937 4589

Resources for Groups & Schools Bricks 4 Kidz, Learn, Build, Play with LEGO® Bricks. School clubs/Preschool classes.

T:0115 882 4288 Emotions Toolkit - A valuable resource to support young minds in learning to regulate their emotions T:07982 246072 Empower Education. Emotional Resilience & Empowerment Programmes for Schools T:07982 246072 Hands on History, history & archaeology workshops by a real archaeologist!

T:0115 914 5520 Patchings Art Centre, Nr Calverton, Art and craft workshops T:0115 965 3479 Positively Empowered Kids CIC. Independent emotional & physical wellbeing specialists supporting families & schools T:07982 246072 Rainbow Stripes, Sessions of Live Music & Activities, T:07792 308432

Child & Family Welfare Action for Young Carers, Support for Young Carers & Families T:0115 629 310 Al-Anon Family Groups, Supports Family/ Friends of Alcoholics T:0800 0086 811 Alateen, Supports Young People Affected

by Alcoholism, 12-17 T:020 74593 2070 Child Exploitation & Online Protection, Report Online Abuse, W:ceop.police.uk CHILDLINE, Free & Confidential National Helpline & Advice for Children, T:0800 1111 Childnet International, Adv on Keeping Children Safe Online, W:childnet.com, Children’s Society, Help & Understanding for Children, W:childrenssociety.org.uk FAME, Family Mediation Service, Help in Family Disputes, T:0115 985 8855 Families Anonymous, Families Affected by Drug Use Helpline, T:0207 498 4680

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Kidscape, for parents, concerned relatives, friends of bullied children, T:0207 7823 5430 Midlands Women’s Aid, (Domestic Violence Helpline), T:077 485 35203 Missing People 24hr Helpline, Support/ Sightings & to Report, T:Freefone 116 000 Missing People’s Message Home, Confidential Help/Adv, T:Freefone 116 000 Nottinghamshire Family Information Service, T:0300 500 80 80 NottinghamTwins & Triplets Club, Meetings at various venues, see W:nottinghamtwins. org.uk NSPCC, Nat. Soc. for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, T:0800 800 5000 Relate, Relationship CounsellingIndividuals/Couples/Families T:0115 584 278 Samaritans, 24 hr Support for Distress or Suicidal Despair, T:116 123 Stop it Now! Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse-Adult Helpline T:0808 1000 900 Women’s Aid, National Domestic Abuse Free 24hr Helpline, T:0808 2000 247

Parenting Courses & Support Empowered Parenting; accessible sessions for parents explaining childhood brain development, T:07929 312377 Family Lives - Helpline & Listening for Parents, Mon-Fri 9-8pm & Weekends10-3pm T:0808 800 2222 FREE NCT Antenatal Classes, Postnatal classes & Introducing Solid Food workshops W:nct. org.uk T:0300 330 0700 Rushcliffe East Children’s Centres, Adult & Family Learning Courses, various venues.

T:01949 863 840

One Parent Families National Council for the Divorced, Separated & Widowed, Phoenix Clubs, W:ncdsw.org.uk

Dads Support Families Need Fathers, Keeping Parents & Children in Contact, T:0300 0300 363

Additional Needs Support Ask Us Nottinghamshire,Info/Support Education Issues for Notts & Nottm City, T:0800 121 7772 Autism East Midlands, Info/Support/Adv for People Affected by Autism, T:01909 506 678 Clip Clop Pony Rides, Assisted Therapy Ponies/donkeys for hospices/care homes/ hospitals etc. T:07985 430176 Dyslexia Association for all ages, Screening, Assessment & Tuiton Available, T:0115 924 6888 Footprints Conductive Education Centre, Empowering families with disabled children, W:footprintscec.org Kids Pony Parties, Assisted Therapy Ponies available T:07562 936269 Listening Books. Free memberships to audiobook library available for anyone with SEND from KS2. W:listening-books.org.uk

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Adjust Massage - Specialists in Pregnancy Massage, West Bridgford T:0115 8373553 Buggy Park Fit, Gedling Country Park, Fri 9.45am T:07531 813624 Buggy Push First Monday monthly, The Toy Library, Bulwell 12:45pm T:0115 975 3898 Buggyfit, Rushcliffe Country Park, Wed 10.30am T:07747 797116 Daisy Birthing Active Antenatal classes with Yoga & Birth Hypnosis, Toton Fri 7.15pm, T:07807 773699 Daisy Birthing, Active Antenatal Classes, Radcliffe, Tues Evening, T:07717 843316 Djanogly Community Leisure Centre, Mums & Baby Exercise Tues 11-12. Please book T:0115 876 1600 Mama Sparks, West Bridgford. Postnatal Pilates, bring baby, Tues, 11-11.45am & Prenatal Pilates 6-7pm T:07760 663689

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Additional Needs Support Contd.

Mencap, Service for Children/Adults with Learning Disabilities & their Families, T:0115 920 9524 My Sight Nottinghamshire, Info/Adv for Visually Impaired Children & Adults, T:0115 9706 806 National Autistic Society helpline MonThurs 10-4 & Fri 9-3 T:0808 800 4104 SCOPE, Support/Info- Children and Adults with Cerebal Palsy, T:0808 800 3333 SENAD, Specialist Schools for children and young people with Autism and complex needs T:01332 378 840 Special Needs Dental Service, W:nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ salarieddentalservice Thalamus Therapy. Occupational therapy for children with sensory, motor & learning difficulties T:07515 414244

Carers Support Autism East Midlands, Courses/Support/ Counselling, T:01909 506 678 Carers council- allies in mental health, self help & lobbying group for carers of those with mental health problems.

T:0115 963 1916.

Carers Direct, Free Info/Advice/Support for People who Care for Someone Else, T:0300 123 1053 Rainbow Parents Carers Forum, Support for Parents/Carers of Children with Disabilities +Play Session T:0115 786 0211 Scope Family Services, Supports Parents of Children with Disabilities, T:0844 800 3333

Fostering & Adoption Adopt Together, Adoption Service of Faith in Families: www.faithinfamilies.org T:0115 955 8811 Adoption East Midlands: Enquiries & Discussion About Adoption, T:0115 804 4567 Fostering in Nottinghamshire, for Enquiries & Information T:0300 500 8080 Nottingham City Council Fostering & Adoption. Information events monthly T:0115 876 335

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Bereaved Parents Child Death Helpline, All Affected by the Death of a Child, T:0808 800 6019 Cruse Bereavement Care, National Helpline for Bereavement Support, T:0808 808 1677 SANDS Helpline, Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Support, T:0808 164 3332 The Miscarriage Assoc. Support & Advice Helpline, T:01924 200799

Family Health & Wellbeing Alcoholics Anonymous, Adv/Help/Support to Give Up Alchohol T:0800 9177 650 Anxious child? ADHD? ASD? Behaviour issues? Connect your child to confidence with W:wellbeingforkidsuk.com. For more details call Tara on 07761 140855 Bliss, Premature & Sick Babies, Support/ Advice,W:bliss.org.uk Breast Cancer Care, Info/Support for Anyone Affected by Breast Cancer, T:0808 800 6000 Breathe Easy, Support Group for All Affected by Lung Disease T:03000 030 555 Empower Education. Emotional Resilience & Empowerment Programmes for Schools & Families T:07982 246072 Healthwatch Nottingham & Nottinghamshire - the watchdog for health and social care. T:0115 956 5313 Macmillan Cancer Support, Living with Cancer - Emotional & Financial Support, T:0808 808 00 00

MamaBabyBliss, Birth Preparation Workshops in West Bridgford T:07561 303780 Clifton Cornerstone Community Centre, Southchurch Dr, Clifton, T:0115 878 6100 Cotgrave Health Centre, The Cotgrave hub, Candleby Lane, T:0115 896 9991(2) Cripps Health Centre, University Park, for Students, Staff & their Families Only, T:0115 846 8888 Derby Road Health Centre, 336 Derby Rd, Lenton, T:0115 8965 001 Meadows Health Centre, 1 Bridgeway Centre, T: 0115 9865410 Park House Health & Social Care Centre, 61 Burton Rd, Carlton, T:0115 961 7616 Park House Medical Centre, Burton Rd, Carlton T:0115 940 4333 Radcliffe-on-Trent Health Centre, Main Rd, T:0115 9333 737 Radford Medical Practice, Ilkeston Rd, T:0115 979 2691 Sherwood Rise Medical Centre, 31 Nottingham Rd, Sherwood Rise T:0115 962 3080 The Mary Potter Centre, Gregory Blvd, Hyson Green, T:0115 942 0330 Victoria Health Centre, Glasshouse St, Nottm, T:0115 883 9080 West Bridgford Medical Centre, 97 Musters Rd, West Bridgford, T:0115 883 7380

First Aid Training for Parents & Carers British Red Cross, Courses Held at Various Venues, W:redcross.org.uk

Meningitis Now, Info/Support/Counselling Helpline, T:0808 80 10 388

Mini First Aid, Paediatric First Aid Trainers T:07392 099317

Nottingham Support Group for Carers of Children with Eczema, W:nottinghameczema.org.uk

St John Ambulance, County HQ, Training Enquiries, T:0844 770 4800

PASIC, Parents Assoc for Children Diagnosed with Cancer, T:0787 422 3462 Registered Homeopath Offers Safe Natural medicine for All Ages, T:077 717 11157 The Anaphylaxis Campaign, Extreme Allergic Reaction Helpline T:01252 542029

Health Centres Arnold Health Centre, High Street, Arnold.

T:0115 883 2300 Bulwell Riverside Health Centre, Main St, Bulwell, T:0115 883 3500

Antenatal Services & Support

MamaBabyBliss, Pregnancy Yoga & Massage, Venues across Notts T:07561 303780 MamaBabyBliss, Pregnancy yoga @ Studio 3 Mapperley, Tues 6.45pm T:07792 147859 Mummy HIIT, West Bridgford 10am & Bingham 1.45pm T:07531 813624 Pilates Bring Baby, Bingham Methodist Church, Thurs 9.45 & 10.45am T:07531 813624 Pregnancy to Birth: Materials for Childbirth, Breastfeeding and Parenting Education, T:01949 876203 Pregnancy Yoga for a more gentle birth & your baby’s health. Sun mornings, Arnold.

T:07712 288329 The Yoga Village, Sherwood. Pregnancy & postnatal yoga T:0115 841 5879 Turtle Tums. Aquanatal yoga, Sun pm at Hilton Hotel, Junction 24 T:07399 150827 YogaNatal, Antenatal & Postnatal Yoga Classes, Burton Joyce & Southwell T:0793 2877041

Midwives & Doulas Taylormaid Doulas, Support for New Mums, Breast Feeding Support & Night Nanny, T:0115 981 7175 Wendy Coe, Birth Doula, former Nurse Midwife, Believe in your Body’s Ability to Birth, T:0115 925 1938

Postnatal Services & Support Association of Post-Natal Illness, Depression/Anxiety Helpline, T:020 7386 0868 Bliss, Premature & Sick Babies, Free Support/Adv, W:bliss.org.uk Cry-sis, Support for Families with Excessively Crying Babies, T:08451 228 669

Action on Pre Eclampsia, Support & Information Helpline, T:01386 761848

Infertlity Network UK, Families After Assisted Conception T:01424 732 361

Infertlity Network UK, Families After Assisted Conception T:01424 732 361

Nottm Trent Twins & Multiple Birth Club, W:nottinghamtwins.org.uk

NCT, Helping to Prepare for Birth and Parenthood W:nct.org.uk T:0300 330 0700

Open House, Postnatal Depression & Anxiety Support in Nottingham.

W:openhouse-notts.org

Viva Hypnotherapy, HypnoBirthing, Parenting & Natural Fertility classes T:01476 870412

TAMBA, Info & Support for Parents of Twins & Multiples, W:tamba.org.uk

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Breastfeeding & Weaning Support Baby Daze, 121 private breast & bottle feeding advice & support. T:07967 252784 Mama Jewels Nursing Necklaces & Bracelets for Yummy Mummys, T:07720 890552 National Breastfeeding Helpline, T:0300 100 0212

NCT Charity Nearly New SalesSt represent the best Jude’s Church sales of high-quality, used baby children’s 405and Woodborough Rd, NG3 5HE items. Sell your surplus items toMapperley, get some extra money, or bag some bargains Saturday and help raise14th money March to support the charity’s work 10.00-11.30

Baby & Toddler Groups

Early 9.45am entry for NCT members

Saturday 14 July, 10.00-11.30am £1 entry per adult, children free

The Pearson Centre for People, please contact ForYoung further information NNS.nottingham@nct.org.uk 2 Nuart Rd, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2NH

NCT members gain early entry from 9.45am £1 entry per adult, children get&free entry Park Children’s Top Valley Bestwood Sch, Top Valley To sell your used items (0-8 Centre, years),Westglade volunteer,Infant advertise T:0115 876 1890 or for any further information, please email.

NNS.Nottingham@nct.org.uk Nottingham Children's Centres offer a range Baby NCT & Toddler Groups of free services for children from 0-5yrs and their families. in Arnold, Mapperley & All centres provide links to Woodthorpe childcare, family support and a range of parent & toddler Bread and Bitter, Mapperley. Bump to Baby, activities and sessions.

Mon 10-12, Free T:0115 960 7541 As venues and times of their Fledglings Baby &Toddler Group, Eagle’s activities can change, please Nest Community Centre, Arnold. Weds 10contact your local centre for 11.15am T:07570 039018 sessions near you.

Good Shepherd Toddlers, Woodthorpe, Fri 1.00-3.00pm, 15 months+ T:07971 382837

Children’s Centres Abbey & Lady Bay Children’s Centre, Abbey Primary School, West Bridgford, T:0115 969 4480 Arnbrook Children’s Centre, Home Close, Bestwood Lodge Dr, Arnold, T:0115 916 5010 Bulwell Children’s Centre, Bulwell Riverside Centre T:0115 876 2220 Clifton Children’s Centre, Greencroft, Clifton, T:0115 876 2625 Cotgrave Children’s Centre, Cotgrave Cof E Primary Sch, The Cross, T:01949 863 840 Dunkirk, Lenton & Lenton Abbey Children’s Centre, Marlborough St, T:0115 876 1320 Hyson Green & New Basford Children’s Centre, Mary Potter Centre, T:0115 883 8202

Little Lambs Baby & Toddler Group, Good Shepherd Church, Woodthorpe, Mon 10.3012.30, Term Time. T:07722 486356 Salvation Army P & T, S A Hall, Hight St, Arnold, Fri 9.30-11.30am, Term Time, T:0115 920 8800 St Judes Toddler Group, 405 Woodborough Rd, Mapperley, Tues&Th 9.30-11.00am, T:0115 985 6131 St Mary’s Tots, St Mary’s Church, Arnold, Tues 2-3.15pm, T:0115 953 3429 Tiddlywinks B&T Group. St Mark’s Church, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Wed 1011.15am T:0115 926 7859 Westdale Lane Toddler Group, Community Centre, Mapperley, Fri 9-11.30am, T:0752 999 950

Keyworth Children’s Centre, c/o East Leake Centre, Brookside Primary School T:01509 857030

Bingham, Radcliffe-onTrent & Cotgrave

Killisick Community & Children’s Centre, Killisick Rd, Arnold, T:0115 916 5010

Little Angels Toddler Group, Radcliffe Methodist Ch, W 9.15-11.30am, Term Time, T:079 898 067 57

Meadows Children’s Centre, Kirkby Gardens, T:0115 876 1320 Netherfield, Carlton & Stanhope Children’s Centre, 143 Victoria Rd, Netherfield, T:0115 883 0840 Radford Children’s Centre, Southwold Primary School & Early Years Centre, T:0115 8838 202 Rushcliffe East Children’s Centres (Bingham, Cotgrave, Radcliffe & surrounding villages), Eaton Place, Bingham, T:01949 863840 Sherwood and Edwards Lane Children’s Centre, Perry Rd, Sherwood, T:0115 8761700 Sneinton, St Ann’s & Mapperley Children’s Centre, Edale Road, Sneinton T:0115 876 1700 Southglade Children’s Access Centre, Southglade Rd, Bestwood, T:0115 876 1890 Sure Start Calverton, Manor Park Infants School, Flatts Lane, T:0115 9118700

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St. Mary’s, Radcliffe-on-Trent, Main Rd, Carer & Toddler Group, Fri 9-11.15am, T:0115 912 1460

Bulwell, Bestwood & Basford Baby Play, Bulwell Riverside Tues 1-2.30pm, 0-14m T:0115 975 3898 Barkers Wood, Bulwell. Twigglets Tues 12.30- All year. Children up to 4 years old T:0115 975 3898 Boogie Tots (Small Steps Big Changes), Ravensworth Rd Methodist Church Fri 1.303pm T:0115 975 3898 Bulwell Riverside Tots Time, Mon 9.30-11am Term time only T:0115 883 3500 Bulwell URC Toddler Group, Broomhill Road, Highbury Vale, Thurs 1.30-3pm, T:07480113252

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KIDS

Oreo Truffles

An easy recipe for a special treat at Easter (or any time really!!) Great for making with the kids INGREDIENTS: Makes 20 (ish!)      

200g Oreo Biscuits 100g Cream cheese 200g Chocolate Vanilla extract Sprinkles/decorations And/or tubes of icing

METHOD

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Decorated by a 4 yea r old who loves sprinkles!!

1.

Either put the Oreo biscuits into a strong food bag and bash them with a rolling pin or blitz in a food processor until fine crumbs.

2.

Put the cream cheese in a large bowl and add a generous splash of vanilla extract and mix well OR add to the crumbs in the food processor and blitz again.

3.

If mixing in a bowl add the Oreo crumbs gradually to the cream cheese and vanilla mix and stir thoroughly. It will become harder to mix but ensure you add most of it. (If you have crumbs left over, it’s a perfect topping for the truffles once they’ve been coated in chocolate).

4.

Take a teaspoon of the Oreo mixture and if the mixture is quite firm roll into a ball and place on greaseproof paper (if too sticky shape into balls when the mixture has been chilled). When all the truffles are done place in the fridge to chill for at least 2 hours, they will become harder and less sticky which will make applying the chocolate easier.

5.

When the truffles are chilled, break the chocolate up, place in a bowl and melt either carefully in the microwave or over a pan of boiling water. Using a fork, spear the truffles and dip into the melted chocolate. Let the excess chocolate drop back into the bowl and ease the truffle back onto the greaseproof paper using a second fork.

6.

Decorate with sprinkles, decorations or dust with the left over Oreo crumbs while still wet and chill again in the fridge until set OR chill until the chocolate is set then decorate with the tubes of icing and leave to set again...Enjoy!!

Adapted from a recipe on bbcgoodfood.com

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Baby & Toddler Haven, Trent Vineyard Church, Lenton Lane, Fri 10-11.30am, T:0115 988 7060

Cornerstone Church, Castle Blvd, Dad Club, Every 2nd Sat, 9.30-11am T:0115 958 8711 Cornerstone Church, Castle Blvd, Tots &Toys, Thurs 9:45 - 11:30am, T:0115 958 8711

Fun With Friends (Small Steps Big Changes), Bulwell Riverside, Thur 1- 2.30pm 0-4 yrs T:0115 975 3898

German speaking P&T Group, Deutsche Kirche Nottingham, T:07986694841

St Mark’s Baby & Toddler Group, Bestwood Vill, Tues 9-11.Term Time, T:0115 840 7209

Grace Church, Castle Blvd, Stay & Play, Tues 10-11.30am, T:0115 950 2332

Stay & Play, Bulwell United Reformed Church, Broomhill Rd. Mon 1-2.30pm T:0115 975 3898 Tots & Toddlers, The People’s Church, Bestwood Park, W 9.15-11.15am, Term Time, T:0115 920 4661 Tuesday Tots, Djanogly Northgate Academy, Basford. Times? Term time only.

T:0115 915 6896

Burton Joyce & Lowdham HappyTots, Epperstone Village Hall, Mon 9.30-11.30am, T:0781 451 6927

Calverton, Lambley & Woodborough Little Adventurers, Calverton. P&T Group, Alt Tuesdays 9.45-11.15am T:0780 4495 287

Carlton, Gedling & Sneinton Carlton Baptist Church P&T Group, Station Rd, Carlton, Mon 9.30-11.30am, T:07771 968243 Chatterbox Toddler Group, Carlton Communty Church, Lowater St, Thurs 9-12, T:0115 910 0120 Foxhill Toddler Group, Foxhill Church, Hillview Rd, Carlton, Tues 9.30-11.30am, www.foxhillchurch.org.uk Happy Mondays Playgroup, St Christopher’s Ch Hall, Sneinton. Stay & Play M & F 9:30-11, T:07985156632 Iona School Parent & Child Group, Sneinton Dale, Mon/Tues/Wed (& Fri from 24th April), 9.00-11.45am, Term time T:0115 941 5295 St. John’s Methodist P & T Group, Standill Rd, Carlton, Mon 10-11.30am, www. stjohnsmethodistcarlton.org.uk

T:07986694841

Little Hearts P&T Group, St Ann with Emmanuel Ch, Robin Hood Chase Thurs 10.15-11.45, Sparklers, St. Nic’s Centre, Maid Marion Way, W 10-12, W.stnics.org Tommy’s Tots, Thomas Helwys Baptist Church, Lenton, Tues 9.30-11:30am, Term time, T:0115 941 4063

Clifton & Ruddington Bubbles Toddler Group, Hope Church, Farnborough Rd, Clifton, Fri 9-11am, T:0115 824 6710 Little P’s Baby Group, St. Peter’s Church, Ruddington, Mon 9.-11am, www.stpetersruddington.org Ruddington Methodist Church P&T Group, Church Hall, Charles St, Tues 9.30-11am,

Colwick & Netherfield Colwick Tots, Colwick Community Centre, Tues 1.15-3pm. Term Time T:0795 4163747 Giggles & Squiggles, Parent led Stay & Play, Netherfield Children’s Centre, Fri 1011.30am, 0-5yrs T:0115 883 0840

Keyworth & Plumtree Willoughby on the Wolds Baby & Toddler Group, Wed 9.45-11am, T:07795 272626

Sherwood Chill Out, Sherwood URC, Edwards Ln, Thurs 11-12.50 Term time,www.sherwoodurc. co.uk

West Bridgford, Gamston, Edwalton & Tollerton Edwalton Church, Village Street. Baby & Toddler group, Tues 10-11.30am, Term Time T:0115 923 4695

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Toddler Time, Carlton Pentacostal Church, Station Rd, Carlton, Tues 9.30-11.30, T:0115 961 1489

Holy Spirit Toddler Group, Melton Rd West Bridgford, Thurs 10-11.30am.Term Time, T:0115 981 4271

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Tots Time, Dales Centre Library, Sneinton, Mon 2-2.30, Wed 10.30-11am, T:0115 8761990

Lady Bay Parent & Toddler Group, All Hallows Church Hall, Lady Bay, M&F 9.4511.45, Just pop in!

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Muddy Feet Parent & Child Forest School, Tollerton Tue/Fri & Edwalton Wed 10.3012pm T:07990 626025 Poppy and Pint, Lady Bay. Poppy Seeds, Meet, chat & coffee, Wed 10-12pm T:0115 981 9995 School House Pre-School,Wellin Lane, Edwalton. Parent & Toddlers Fri 1-2.30pm T:0115 837 5155 St Giles Tiddlers, Church Hall, Stratford Rd, West Bridgford, Thurs 10-11.30, T:0794 8834 250 St Pauls Toddlers, Boundary Rd, West Bridgford, Wed 10.15-11.30am, T:0115 921 3475 St. Paul’s Toddler Group, St. Paul’s Church, Boundary Rd, West Bridgford, Wed am, T:0115 945 2019

Fun and friendly classes that support the development of preverbal communication.

Free tasters available Tiny Talk – Central Nottingham Baby Signing & Toddler Talking Monday - Friday

Mapperley, Sherwood, The Park, Top Valley & Woodthorpe: Claire Baker, 07890 896889 claireba@tinytalk.co.uk www.tinytalk.co.uk/claireba

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The Rock Hub, Edwalton, Little Rockets, Mon 10-11:30 0-5yrs, T:07913 426051

Baby Signing & Toddler Talking Monday & Friday

Tinies & Toddlers, St Luke’s Church, West Bridgford, Thurs 10-11.45am, Term Time, T:0115 974 5024

Emma Winnett, 07906 157704 emmaw@tinytalk.co.uk www.tinytalk.co.uk/emmaw

West Bridgford Baptist P&T Group, Melton Rd, Wed 10-11.30am, T:0115 981 0690 West Bridgford Methodist Baby & Toddler Group, Patrick Rd, www.wbmethodist. org.uk Wilford Village Toddlers, The Centre, Main Rd, Tues & Fri 9.30-11.30am, T:0115 945 5463

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Bingham & Gedling:

Tiny Talk – South Nottingham Baby Signing & Toddler Talking Tuesday - Friday

West Bridgford, Edwalton, Gamston & Ruddington:

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Baby Signing Little Signers Club Baby Signing - Hucknall, Nuthall, Ravenshead, Daybrook & Mansfield T:07856 021527 Sing and Sign - Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech. Stop the frustration! T:07739 009442

Baby Swimming Arnold Leisure Centre, High St, Pre-Swim School Parent & Baby, Various days/times T:0115 901 3690 Bingham Leisure Centre, Parent & Babies lessons, M/W/F T:01949 838 628

Baby Massage, Yoga & Mindfulness

Puddle Ducks teach independent swimming from birth in a nurturing environment with individually tailored activities. T:07906 191504 www.puddleducks.com

Baby Sensory Classes in Bingham, Melton Mowbray & Grantham T:07786 741766

Quackers Swim School, Lenton Centre, Adult & child 6m-3yrs T:07522 541214

Baby Sensory, Various venues, 0-13m, T:07779 256090

Turtle Tots Swim classes for 3m+ Fri/Sat/Sun at Portland Centre/Jury’s Inn/Hilton Hotel T:07399 150827

Baby Sparks Sensory classes, across Notts.

6 weeks to 13 months, various venues T:07760 663689 Daisy Baby, Tinies & Wrigglers, Radcliffe, West Bridgford & Gamston. T:07717 843316 Little Legs Ltd, Baby Massage, Family & Baby Yoga West Bridgford/Long Eaton T:07957 234474 Look after you & your baby at the same time, try MUM & BABY YOGA at Arnold.

T:07712 288329

Water Babies, Swimming Classes for U24m, Various Venues, W.waterbabies.co.uk

Under 5’s Art, Crafts & Messy Play Baby ARTventurers, West Bridgford Sports Club, 10.15-11.35 am Thurs, 6-18mths, T:07888700480 Baby ARTventurers, WB Sports Club 10.1511.35 am Thurs,

MamaBabyBliss, baby massage & baby yoga, Sherwood Tues & Mapperley Wed, all day T:07792 147859

Carlton Forum Leisure Centre, Craft Mornings, Sat 9-12pm, All ages T:0115 987 2333

Pregnancy, Baby & Toddler Massage & Yoga with MAMA BABY BLISS Across Notts T:07561 303780

Family ARTventurers, West Bridgford & Ruddington, 6mths-5yrs, T:07888 700 480

Rub a Dub Baby Massage Classes in Mapperley, T:0115 956 1158 Rushcliffe East Children’s Centres, Baby Massage Sessions, T:01949 863 840

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Messy Monday (Small Steps Big Changes), Bulwell Library, 9.30-10.30am, 0-4yrs T:0115 975 3898 Messy Monkeys, fantastically messy play classes for babies & toddlers. Various venues T:07986 671232 New Art Exchange, Hyson Green. Saturday Art Club, Families, Drop in & Soft Play, 10.30-12.30 Free T:0115 924 8630 Stepping Stones @ Eden Softplay. Crafts/ Activities/Stories & Space For Parents To Chat & Relax. Thurs 10-11.30 Term Time T:0115 986 4118 Tots at the Top, Themed Art & Craft Classes with Puppets/Songs/Stories & Play too!

T:07773 247628

Under 5’s Dance & Drama Babyballet, Classes in Mansfield, Arnold & Sherwood, 6m+, T:07776 206669 Gedling Ballet School, Gedling Memorial Hall, Sat am, T:0115 955 4164

Under 5s Ballet Sat 10am:

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Funky Freestyle Fri 4.45 :

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Newbies Tap Sat 9.15:

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Sandra Taylor School of Dance, West Bridgford, Preparatory Tap, Sat 9.15am, 4-6yrs T:0115 981 6738 Simply Dance, Carlton & Radcliffe, Musical Theatre, Street, Acro & Baby Ballet, 2yrs+ T:07796 352969

Gillespie School of Dancing, Mapperley, Ballroom, Latin & Freestyle, 3yrs+ T:07754 127992

Tracy Quaife Theatre Dance School, Castle Blvd & Gamston Sat am, Whatton Thurs 4pm, 3-5yrs, T:0115 941 4286

Glow, Nottingham Playhouse, Mon 10-11.15 am, Age 2-5yrs,Term Time, T:0115 941 9419

Unity School of Dance, Contemporary & Freestyle+ Calverton/Kimberley/Mansfield 3-18yrs+ T:07708 800824

Lockton Dance School Ballroom/Latin, Wed at West Bridgford & Friday at Ruddington.

T:07977 298 559 Lorna Leighton School of Dancing, Tap/ Ballet/Freestyle/Baton at Lowdham/Redhill/ Carlton/Calverton, 2yrs+, T:0797 6547 733 Louisa Holmes School of Performing Arts, Daybrook, 3yrs+, T:07850 012582 Marcia Jones School of Dance, Beeston & Mapperley, Baby & Pre-Primary Ballet/ Street/Tap T:07930 530043 Melody Bear, Dance Classes for U5’s, Webster Hall, Keyworth. Mon pm & Fri am, T:07914 578440 New Youth Theatre Tiny Tots, West Bridgford, 30mins of Music, Dance & Song, 3-5yrs, Tues 4.45pm T:01623 406284 Nottingham Theatre Dance School, Carlton, Ballet & Tap, Sat, 3yrs+ T:07753 883234 Pauline Quirke Academy, Bulwell, Poppets, Sat am U6’s T:0800 531 6282 Razzamataz, Razz Tots, Djanogly Theatre, Parent Assisted Melody & Movement Classes, 2-3yrs, T:07402 179892 Rollini School of Dance, West Bridgford.

Cygnets & Pre-Primary, 3yrs+, T:01159 141 599 Sandra Taylor School of Dance, West Bridgford, Baby Ballet, Sat 10am, 3-5yrs T:0115 981 6738 Sandra Taylor School of Dance, West Bridgford, Fun Funky Freestyle, Fri 4.45pm, 3-6yrs T:0115 981 6738

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Valerie Burnett School of Dancing, Ballroom/Latin, Keyworth Village Hall, Fri 4.45pm, 3-7yrs, T:07910 744910

Under 5’s Music & Movement BEBOPS, Twisty, Shaky Fun for you and your Little Ones! West Bridgford, Gedling, Sherwood & More T:07790 151090 Caterpillar Music , West Bridgford, Radcliffe, Keyworth & Bingham, T:0870 199 8732 Educare Day Nursery, 16 Pelham Rd, FREE Baby Group Session Mon & Fri 10-11am.

Term time T:0115 969 1700 Jo Jingles, Music/Singing/Movement Classes. Covering the whole of Nottingham T:07720 896292 Little Legs Ltd, Zumbini, Sherwood/ West Bridgford/Keyworth/Mansfield T:07957 234474 Magical Movers, Music & Dance, Thurs am, Oxton Village Hall, £4 Pay as U Go! T:07954 991963 Mini Movers, Brendon Lawrence Sports Centre, NG3. Wed/Fri 9.30-12, Free, Drop in soft play/music/games, 0-5yrs T:0115 911 2226 Mini Music Makers, Gotham Memorial Hall, Mon 10-11.45am, T:07803 711421 Rainbow Stripes, Live Music & Activities, Various Venues, T:07792 308432

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Rattle & Roll, Fun-packed music classes, 4m+ West Bridgford: Mon & Tues am T:07722 014301

Clifton Leisure Centre, Nottingham Swim School Preschool, Mon-Wed, Fri-Sun T:0115 876 1600

Sparks Sensory, Toddler Sensory classes, across Notts. 6 months to 36 months, various venues T:07760 663689

Clifton Leisure Centre, Notts Splash Tots, Tue-Fri, 9.30am, 0-5yrs T:0115 876 1600

Speech Sign & Song Club, Beeston, for U5’s with Communication Difficulties, W:speechsignsong.co.uk Wiggle & Giggle Music & Movement, Sherwood/West Bridgford/Hucknall/ Beeston/Nuthall 0-4yrs T:07970 805141

Under 5’s Science Mini Professors. Fun & interactive science classes for 2-5 yrs. Beeston/West Bridgford/ Sneinton T:07368 312325

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Clifton Leisure Centre, Southchurch Dr, Aqua Babies, Mon from 10.15am, 0-3yrs, T:0115 876 1600 Core Aquatics, Classes from 6m-5yrs. Small group sizes, in Lenton & West Bridgford T:07505 065184 Cotgrave Leisure Centre, Jump & Jiggle incl.

Bouncy castle & soft play, Mon & Fri, 9.1511.15am, 0-4yrs T:0115 989 2916 Cotgrave Leisure Centre, Woodview, P&T Swim, Tues & Wed, 9-10.30am Term time T:0115 989 2916 Djanogly Community Leisure Centre, Ladies & children U8yrs swim, Sun 11.45-12.30pm T:0115 876 1600 Djanogly Community Leisure Centre, Nottingham Swim School, M/W/Sat 3-5yrs, T:0115 876 1600 Djanogly Community Leisure Centre, Notts Splash Tots Thurs 10-11am T:0115 876 1600 Djanogly Community Leisure Centre, Paddle for £1 Mon 9.45 & Sat 2.15, U8’s T:0115 876 1600 Excel Sports Coaching, Bingham. Kickstart Toddler Soccer, T:0115 832 0118

Under 5’s Sport, Play & Swimming Activeace Arena, Tattershall Dr, The Park, Tots Tennis, Sun 9.30am, 3-4yrs T:0115 933 8363

Fit4EveryBody, Rushcliffe Arena, Family Fit, Fun work out together, Thurs 4.30pm T:07989 950568 Fit4EveryBody, Rushcliffe Arena, Little-fit, fun activities. Mon/Fri 10am (Term-time).

T:07989 950568

Activeace, Central Ave, West Bridgford, Tots Tennis, Sat 11am, 3-4yrs T:0115 933 8363

Footy Starz, Brendon Lawrence Sports Centre, NG3. Sat from 9.30am, 1-5yrs T:0115 911 2226

Arnold Leisure Centre, Float Fun, Mon-Thur, Sat & Sun, various times. Families with U7’s T:0115 901 3690

Hannah’s Swim School at Nottingham High School. First Lesson FREE. 3yrs+ T:07961 662773

Arnold Leisure Centre, High St, PreSwim School classes various days/times T:0115 901 3690

John Carroll Leisure Centre, Radford, Nottingham Swim School, Mon/Wed/Fri/ Sat, 0-5yrs, Various times T:0115 876 1600

Arnold Leisure Centre, High St, Splash Tots, Mon/Tue/Thur am T:0115 901 3690

John Carroll Leisure Centre, Radford, Notts Splash Tots, Mon-Fri 12.15pm, T:0115 876 1600

Bingham Leisure Centre, P&T Swimming, From Birth, Mon/Wed/ Fri 12-1pm T:01949 838 628 Bingham Leisure Centre, Swimming lessons, Daily T:01949 838 628

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John Carroll Leisure Centre, Radford, Sensory Tots, Daily, Various Times T:0115 876 1600

Calverton Leisure Centre, Flatts Lane, Preswim school, Sat 10.45am T:0115 901 3800

Ken Martin Leisure Centre, Bulwell, Aqua Babies, Wed 11.30, 12.00 & 12.30, 6m-3yrs T:0115 876 1600

Carlton Forum Leisure Centre, Baby & Preschool swimming lessions for U4’s, Daily, various times T:0115 987 2333

Ken Martin Leisure Centre, Bulwell, Nottingham Swim School, Daily 3yrs+ T:0115 876 1600

Carlton Forum Leisure Centre, Splash Tots, P&T Swim, Tue & Fri 12-1.15pm, T:0115 987 2333

Ken Martin Leisure Centre, Bulwell, Notts Gym Tots, Mon/Wed/Sat, 0-3yrs & 3-5yrs, T:0115 876 1600

Carol Saunders Swim School learn to swim with an award winning swim school. 3yrs+ T:07500 507057

Ken Martin Leisure Centre, Bulwell, Notts Splash Tots, Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri, 12.15-1.15, 0-5yrs, T:0115 876 1600

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National Ice Centre, P&T skating sessions various times, T:0843 373 3000 Nottingham Tennis Centre, University Boulevard, Notts Gym Tots, M/W/F, 0-3yrs & 3-5yrs, T:0115 876 1600 Nottingham Tennis Centre, University Boulevard, Tots Tennis, T/W/F/Sat, 3-5yrs, T:0115 876 1600 Planet Tots, Planet Bounce Inflatable Park, Huntingdon St, see website for times T:01159 881745

Rushcliffe Arena, Rugby Rd, West Bridgford, Bring Baby Fitness classes Mon/Tue/Thur T:0115 981 4027 Rushcliffe Arena, Rugby Rd, West Bridgford, P&T Swim, Mon-Fri various times T:0115 981 4027 Socatots, West Bridgford, Sessions Fri/Sat/ Sun for 6m+ T:07964 865432 Socatots. Football-related activities, West Bridgford Sat/Sun, 1-5yrs T:07964 865432 Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood, Nottm Swim School, Daily various times, 3yrs+ T:0115 876 1600 Southglade Leisure Centre, Southglade Rd, Bestwood, Notts Splash Tots, Mon-Fri, 12.15-1.15pm, T:0115 876 1600

Tumble Tots, Uni of Nottingham/Radcliffe on Trent & West Bridgford, Babies 6m-5 yrs T:07429 845132 Turtle Tots Swim classes for 3m+ Fri/Sat/Sun at Portland Centre/Jury’s Inn/Hilton Hotel T:07399 150827 Victoria Leisure Centre, Gedling St, Aquababies, Mon/Tues/Wed/Fri/Sat, 0-3 years T:0115 876 1600 Victoria Leisure Centre, Gedling St, Nottingham Swim School, Tues/Thur/Fri/ Sat/Sun, 0-5yrs, T:0115 876 1600 Victoria Leisure Centre, Gedling St, Notts Splash Tots, Mon am & Tues 11.15-12pm, T:0115 876 1600 West Bridgford Tennis Club, Off Wilford Lane, Tots Tennis Pay & Play, Mon/Thurs for 3-5yrs, T:0115 981 1699

Under 5’s Story & Rhyme Arnold Library, Front St, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, Tue & Th 10.30-11pm T:01623 677 200 Basford Library, Vernon Rd, Tots Time, Tues 10.30-11am, Term Time, T:0115 915 5797 Bingham Library, Eaton Place, Rattle, Rhyme & Roll, M & F 10.30-11am, T:01623 677 200 Bulwell Riverside Library, Main St, TotsTime for U5’s, Mon 10.30-11am, T:0115 883 3500 Burton Joyce Library, Meadow Lane, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, Alt Wed 10.30-11am T:01623 677 200

Portland Centre, The Meadows, Swimming Lessons 6m+, Mon/Thurs/Fri 4-6.30pm & Sat 9am-12pm T:0115 859 9968

Tennis Starz, Brendon Lawrence Sports Centre, NG3.Sat from 9.30am, 1-5yrs T:0115 911 2226

Calverton Library, St. Wilfred’s Sq, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, Mon 9.30-10am, T:01623 677 200

Portland Centre, The Meadows.Toddler Gymnastic sessions now available T:0115 859 9968

The Depot, Nottingham. Rock Tots 1-4yrs & Rock Kids 3-6yrs, Mon/Fri/Sat various times T:0115 958 9214

Carlton Hill Library, Carlton Hill, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, Alt Fridays 10-10.30am, T:01623 677 200

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Carlton Library, Manor Rd, Carlton, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, Tues 10-10.30 , T:01623 677 200 Central Library, Angel Row, Nottingham.

Tots Time, Thurs 10.45-11.15am, 0-5yrs, T:0115 915 2828

Sherwood Library, Spondon St, Tots Time, Fri 2-2.30, 0-2yrs, T:0115 915 2827 Southglade Park Library, Southglade Rd, Tots Time, Wed 10-10.30am, Term Time, T:0115 876 1055

Clifton Library Tots Time, Tues 10.3011.00am, T:0115 915 2837

St Ann’s Valley Library, 2 Livingstone Rd, Tots Time, Tues 11.15-11.45am. Term Time T:0115 883 9700

Cotgrave Library, Rivermead, Rattle, Rhyme & Roll, Tue 2.30-3pm, Term Time, T:0115 989 2578

West Bridgford Library, Rattle, Rhyme & Roll, Fri 10-10.30 & 11-11.30am,Tues 10-10.30, T:01623 677 200

Gedling Library, Wollaton Ave, Gedling, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, Thurs 2.15-2.45pm, T:01623 677 200

West Bridgford Library, Storyhullabaloo, Sat 10-10.30 monthly, T:01623 677 200

Hyson Green Library, Gregory Blvd, Tots Time Song & Rhyme, Wed 10.30-11am, T:0115 883 8332 Keyworth Library, Church Dr, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, 2nd Tue Monthly, 2.30pm, T:01623 677 200 Lowdham Library, Main St, Story & Song, Thurs 2.45-3.15pm T:01623 677 200 Meadows Library, Wilford Grove, Tots Time, Fri 10.30-11.00am, Term Time T:0115 915 2834 Radcliffe on Trent Library, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, 2nd & 4th Mon Monthly, 10.30am, T:01623 677 200 Radcliffe on Trent Library, Storyhullabaloo, 3rd Mon Monthly, 2.30pm, 3-5yrs, T:01623 677 200 Radford-Lenton Library, Lenton Blvd, Tots Time, Wed 10-10.30 Term Time, T:0115 915 2849 Ruddington Library, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, 2nd Tues Monthly, 11-11.30am, T:01623 677 200

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Art and Crafts Create! Art School: West Bridgford, 4-14 yrs T:07779 666563 Funky Pots, Loughborough Rd, West Bridgford, Have Fun & Paint Your Own Pot! All Ages. T:0115 981 1639 Little Mouse Pottery, Keyworth. M/T/F/Sat 10-4.30 Term Time & Mon-Sat 10-5 School Hols T:0115 937 5950

Patchings Art Centre, Nr Calverton, Saturday Club 6-12 yrs & Summer School 8-16 yrs T:0115 965 3479 Razzle Dazzle Pots, Mapperley, Pottery Painting for Children, Families, Groups & Schools, T:0115 905 6029 Southglade Park Library. Get Crafty!

Children’s Craft Session, Sat 10-12, T:0115 876 1055

Athletics Mini Athletics. NEW! Exciting classes at Venues across Notts, 2-3½yrs, 3½-5yrs & 5-7yrs T:07960 858658 W: miniathletics.com

Badminton Mapperley Park Junior Badminton Club, Mapp Sports Village, W:mapperleyparkbc. co.uk Portland Centre, The Meadows, No string Badminton social Sessions Wed 10-11am & 6-7pm, Sun 12.30-2.30pm All ages T:0115 859 9968 Redhill Leisure Centre, Arnold, Courts available M-F from 5pm T:0115 901 3630 Sunrise Junior Badminton Club, Bingham LC,W:nottsba.co.uk

Basketball

New Art Exchange, Hyson Green. Saturday Art Club, Families all ages, 10.30-12.30 Free T:0115 924 8630

Nottingham Wildcats Arena, Bakersfield, Mini Ballers 5yrs+, U14’s, U16’s - Adults, T:0115 915 0108

OWN Art Club, Every Wed, 5pm-7pm 12-16yrs, New Art Exchange. Free T:0115 924 8630

Portland Centre, The Meadows, Basketball Clubs, Fri 7pm 12yrs+, Mon 7.30pm/Sat 2.30pm, 16yrs+ T:0115 859 9968

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Nottingham Climbing Centre, Noel St, Kids Sessions, 5-7yrs & 7-16yrs, T:0115 998 8233

Cricket Fiskerton & Thurgaton Cricket Club, Coaching for Yr 2 upwards, W:fiskandthurg. play-cricket.com Gedling Colliery Cricket Club, Mapperley, all ages, W:gedling.play-cricket.com

Saturday Art Club Holiday workshops for ages 7-16 Family Film and more www.nae.org.uk/families 0115 924 8630

Keyworth Cricket Club, Elm Avenue, U 13’s Adult, W:keyworthcc.net Little Wickets Cricket Fun & Games. Girls and Boys 2½-7yrs. Championing Team Work, Fair Play & FUN. Separate PreSchool Sessions www.littlewickets.com T:0115 671 0565 Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club, Girls/Boys, W:arnold.play-cricket.com

Cycling Explore Nottingham guided cycle rides. All welcome, W:ridewise.org.uk Sherwood Pines Forest Park, Edwinstowe, Cycle Hire & Trails T:0300 067 4340

Dance and Drama AGF Performing Arts, College Street Centre, Nottm, Drama & Musical Theatre for 5-21yrs, T:01636 525107 Dagnija Balodis FISM, Carlton, Singing, Speech & Acting Tuition, 1-2-1, T:0115 987 4659 Flying High Expressive Arts CIC. Arnold.

3-20yrs, T:07946 703821 Footlights Theatre, The Vine Centre, Hyson Green, Thurs 5pm-7.30pm 6½yrs+ T:07914 937060

Basketball Contd.

Circus Skills

Redhill Leisure Centre, Arnold, Courts available M-F from 5pm T:0115 901 3630

Nottingham Juggling Club, Bulwell Academy, Wed 7-9pm, 8yr-adult, children accompanied. T:07813 695544

Beavers and Cubs Nottinghamshire Scouts, Activities for Young People 6-10yrs, T:0115 952 3617

Bowling and Skittles Tenpin Nottingham, Clifton Blvd, Redfield Way, Lenton T:0871 222 3675

Boxing Portland Centre, The Meadows, MondaysFREE, Nottingham school of boxing, 5-6pm 10-13yrs & 6-7pm 14-19yrs T:0115 859 9968

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Tuyo Circus Arts, Children’s Aerial & Acrobatic Classes at Iona School, Sneinton, info@tuyocircusarts.co.uk, www.tuyocircusarts.co.uk T:Jackie on 07976 384492

Gedling Ballet School, Gedling Memorial Hall & Carlton Academy, 3yrs-Adult, T:0115 955 4164 Gillespie School of Dancing, Mapperley, Ballroom, Latin & Freestyle Lessons & Classes, 3yrs+ T:07754 127992 Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, Classes in West Bridgford, 4-18yrs, T:0845 603 7220 Keyworth School of Theatre Dance, Webster Hall, Nottm Rd, Theatre Dance, 2yr-Adult, T:07914 578440

Climbing

Lockton Dance School, Ballroom/Latin Wed at West Bridgford & Friday at Ruddington T:07977 298 559

Clip ‘n Climb, Phoenix Park. Term Time: T-F 1-8pm, S/S 9.30-8pm, Hols: Daily 9.30-8pm, 4yrs-Adult T:0115 822 7120

Lorna Leighton School of Dancing, at Redhill/Carlton/Calverton/Lowdham, 2yrs+, T:0797 6547 733

The Depot, Nottingham. Climbing/ Bouldering, Kids Club Mon-Fri from 5 or 6pm, Sat/Sun 2-3.30pm. 7-14yrs T:0115 958 9214

Louisa Holmes School of Performing Arts, Daybrook, 3-18yrs T:07850 012582 Marcia Jones School of Dance - Beeston & Mapperley, All Ages. T:07930 530043

Musical Theatre Workshops

Musical Theatre Workshops in Keyworth 9.30am-4.00pm ~ Suitable for 5-15yrs

6th-8th April ~ based on Frozen 27th May ~ based on Moana  3rd-5th Aug ~ based on Cats  17th-19th Aug ~ based on Trolls  

For more information contact Kirsty & Hayley on

07914 578440

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New Youth Theatre, Hucknall & West Bridgford, Musicals for Kids (3-17yr) T:01623 406284 NGA (No Girls Allowed) Dance Crew, Tues.

NBA (No Boys Allowed) Dance Crew, Mon, West Bridgford, 6-13yrs T:07722 014301 Nonsuch Theatre Home Rangers, Lower Parliament St, Home Ed, drama sessions, Fri 10am T:0115 837 1950 Nonsuch Young Company, Nottingham.

Drama Tues 4.30-6pm, 11-15yrs. Please book T:0115 837 1950 Nottingham Playhouse, Young Company 5-18, various sessions, T:0115 941 9419 Nottingham Theatre Dance School, Carlton, 5yrs+ T:07753 883234 Pauline Quirke Academy, Bulwell, Sat am/ pm, 6-18yrs T:0800 531 6282 Razzamataz, Dance, Drama & Singing Classes, Djanogly Theatre & West Bridgford 4-18yrs, T:07402 179892 Rollini School of Dance, West Bridgford.

Ballet/Jazz/Tap, 3yrs to Advanced Standard T:01159 141 599 Sandra Taylor School of Dance, West Bridgford, Ballet/Tap/Theatrecraft/Musical Theatre/Contemporary/Street/Lyrical & Modern Jazz, 5yrs+ T:0115 981 6738 Simply Dance, Carlton & Radcliffe, Musical Theatre/Ballet/Street/Contemporary/Acro, 2yrs-Teens T:07796 352969 Spotlight Theatre School, Netherfield, 4yrs+ T:0773 957 3079 SPROUTS, Drama for 4-13s. Games & stories, dances & songs, Venues across Notts, T:07813 806778 Stagecoach Performing Arts, West Bridgford, singing, dance & drama Fri/Sat 4-18yrs, T:0115 981 1415 The Midlands Academy of Dance & Drama, Carlton Hill, 3-16yrs & Musical Theatre Training 16yrs+ T:0115 911 0401

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SANDRA TAYLOR SCHOOL OF DANCE Established in West Bridgford since 1980

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tHEATRE aRTS wORKHOP, DRAMAJAM: Youth Theatre, GCSE Drama & Arts Award, W Bridgford. T:07504 530986 Theatretrain, West Bridgford, Dance/Acting/ Singing, 6-18yrs, T:07932 193 254 Tracy Quaife Theatre Dance School, Castle Blvd, Gamston & Whatton 3-19yrs T:0115 941 4286 Unity School of Dance, Contemporary & Freestyle+ Calverton/Kimberley/Mansfield 3-18yrs+ T:07708 800824 Valerie Burnett School of Dancing, Ballroom/Latin, Keyworth Village Hall, 3yrsAdult T:07910 744910 YARD Youth Theatre, Every Tue 8-11yrs & Wed Eve 12-16yrs, New Art Exchange. Free.

Term Time T:0115 924 8630

Fencing Radcliffe Sword Club, Clifton Leisure Centre, Tues-All Welcome, Wed-Intermediate & Advanced, 9yrs+, T:07940 651556

First Aid & Life Skills Mini First Aid Classes T:07392 099317 St John Ambulance, County HQ, Training Enquiries, T:0844 770 4800

Calverton Leisure Centre, Flatts Lane, Exercise Classes Mon-Thurs/Sat & Gym Sessions daily, 14yrs+ T:0115 901 3800 Cotgrave Leisure Centre, Woodview, Active Teens, Mon-Fri 4.30pm, 11-15yrs, T:0115 989 2916 Djanogly Community Leisure Centre, Gym sessions, Sauna Steam & Fitness classes 14yrs+ (14-15yrs accompanied) T:0115 876 1600 Fit4EveryBody, Rushcliffe Arena, Family Fit, Fun work out together, Thurs 4.30pm T:07989 950568

Fitness and Exercise

Fit4EveryBody, Rushcliffe Arena, Move-fit, fun activities. Mon 4pm 7-10yrs & 5pm 4-8yrs T:07989 950568

Bingham Leisure Centre, The Banks, Active Teen Pump, 11-15yrs, M/W/F Please Book T:01949 838 628

Fit4EveryBody, Rushcliffe Arena, Rookie-fit, games/circuit training. Tues 4pm 9-13yrs T:07989 950568

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CLIFTON

LEISURE CENTRE

We perform 3 shows a year!

Southchurch Drive, NG11 8AB Coach-led warm-up sessions, group and individual lessons and training for Juniors (age 9+) and Adults (15+). Experienced fencers also welcome.

Junior & adult beginners’ courses

Junior session 18:30-20:00 with a course for parents of junior fencers also available Adult session 20:00-21:45. For more details contact Chris Wood on

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Rehearsals held in Mansfield

Rehearsals in Mansfield, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Hucknall or West Bridgford To be performed at the Bonington Theatre Arnold (all centres)

Bookings now being taken for our Matilda inspired Summer Camps “Revolting Children” (12th - 14th August West Bridgford & 19th - 21st August in Mansfield) www.newyouththeatre.co.uk/mansfield www.newyouththeatre.co.uk/nottingham

New Youth Theatre is extremely pleased to announce that their next Junior production will be Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”. Rehearsals will begin in April 2020 and show will be staged at the Bonington Theatre in Arnold from the 27th June – 4th July.

In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that she’s the girl with the enchanting voice. Adapted from Disney’s 2008 Broadway production, this show features the hit songs “Part of Your World,” “She’s in Love,” and the Oscar-winning “Under the Sea.” The New Youth Theatre concept is simple. Children between the ages of 3-12 years are taught how to develop and improve their performing arts skills whilst rehearsing for a fully staged musical each term. Taster sessions are available. To join the energetic cast in this and future productions call:

01623 406284 Or visit www.newyouththeatre.co.uk/mansfield Or www.newyouththeatre.co.uk/nottingham

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Inspire Gymnastics Academy, Charles Way, Cinderhill. T/W/F/S/S, Recpt-Yr6+ T:0115 837 4730

John Carroll Leisure Centre, Radford, Gym Daily 14yrs+ (14-15yrs accomp) T:0115 876 1600

Portland Centre, The Meadows, Gymnastics, Wed-Sat pre school- Year 7, from 1-9pm. For a FREE taster session T:0115 859 9968

Keyworth Leisure Centre, Church Drive, Active Teens, M/T/Th/F 3.30-4.30pm, 1115yrs T:0115 937 5582

RedKangaroo Trampoline Park, Bulwell.

Full of bouncing fun & super springy somersaults T:03333 445933

Nottingham Tennis Centre, Gym Daily 14yrs+ (14-15yrs accompanied) T:0115 876 1600 Portland Centre, The Meadows, Gym MonFri 7am-10pm, Sat/Sun 8.30am-5pm. 8yrs+ T:0115 859 9968

Robin Hood Gymnastics, Sherwood, Recreational Gymnastics, Babies-Adults T:0115 837 4180 Tumble Tots, Uni of Nottingham/Radcliffe on Trent & West Bridgford, up to 7yrs T:07429 845132

Portland Centre, The Meadows, pays as you go group exercise classes - £4.50 a class T:0115 859 9968

History Archaeology and Genealogy

Redhill Leisure Centre, Redhill Rd, Arnold, Junior Gym Membership, Daily, 14-18yrs T:0115 901 3630

Nottingham Young Archaeologists Club, University of Nottingham Museum, Meet 1 Sat monthly, 8-16yrs T:0115 748 4950

Rushcliffe Arena, Rugby Rd, West Bridgford, Teen Gym/Classes Mon-Sat T:0115 981 4027

Nottinghamshire Archives, Nottm, Family & County History, T:0115 958 1634

Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood, Gym & Fitness classes daily, 14yrs+ (U16’s accompanied) T:0115 876 1600

Rockwatch, Geology for the Young!

Magazine & Events, W:rockwatch.org.uk T:020 7734 5398

Football

Hockey

Arnold Town FC, Oxton Rd, Arnold, Boys U7’s+ & Girls U9’s+ W:arnoldtownfc.org.uk

South Nottingham Hockey Club, W:southnottinghamhockeyclub.co.uk

Brazilian Soccer Schools, Bramcote/West Bridgford, 5-13yrs, T:07964 865432

Horseriding

Footy Starz, Brendon Lawrence Sports Centre, NG3 Tues/Fri/Sat Various times, 1-7yrs T:0115 911 2226 John Carroll Leisure Centre, Radford, Breaking Barriers Building Bridges.

Tue 6-8pm & Wed 7-9pm 8-16yrs, T:0115 876 1600 John Carroll Leisure Centre, Radford, Football with Notts County, Tues 4.30-6pm 8-16yrs, term time T:0115 876 1600

Arkenfield Stables, Lowdham Rd, Gunthorpe, T:0115 966 3373 Avenue Farm Riding School, Old Melton Rd, Keyworth, T:0115 937 2233 Bassingfield Riding School, Greenfields, Radcliffe on Trent, T:0115 981 6806 Gertrude Riding Stables West Bridgford, T:07842 392634 Lings Lane Riding Stables, Keyworth, T:0115 937 2527

Redhill Leisure Centre, Arnold. 3G Pitch, Full, ½ & ¼ available to hire T:0115 901 3630

Woodside Riding School, Bestwood Lodge Drive, Arnold, W:woodsidestables.net

Sherwood FC, Mapperley Park, Boys & Girls U7’s+W:sherwoodfc.com

Ice Sports

Golf Danny Bursztyn, Golf Lessons Nottingham, Trent Lock & Edwalton, 5yrs+ T:078111 52698 Ramsdale Park Golf Centre, Calverton, Junior Golf Lessons available, 5yrs+ T:0115 9655 600

Guiding Girlguiding Notts, Exciting Fun Activities for All Girls 5yrs+ T:0115 987 7220

Gymnastics and Trampoline Bingham Leisure Centre, Bingham Gymnastics, Fri from 4pm, Sat from 12.30pm, 4yrs+ T:01949 838 628

Ice skating sessions every day and skating lessons at the National Ice Centre T:0843 373 3000

Karting Langar Kart & Quad Centre, Langar Airfield, Karting, Paintball, Action & Adventure, 6yrsAdult, T:0121 703 6165 Team Sport Indoor Go Karting, Victoria Retail Park, Family Race Sessions 8yrs+ T:01252 732 300

Martial Arts Aikido West Bridgford, Eagle Dojo, Riverside Way, Discipline & Confidence from 4yrs to Adult, T:0800 6121 136 Carlton Arena Taekwondo, Classes in Carlton, & West Bridgford, 5yrs+ T:0115 945 2511

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Katie’s Piano Lessons, Arnold. All abilities T:07870 576293 Orchard School of Music, Piano/ Brass & Theory up to Diploma, Arnold, 11yrs+, T:0115 967 0811 The Magical Music Club, Sneinton.

Fun violin lessons, 3 years to adult T:07900 526634

Netball Bingham Bullettes Netball Club, Bingham Leisure Centre, Mon 7pm, U14’s, T:07971 077 327 Nottingham City Netball Club, Nottingham Girls High School, Juniors Wed 6-7:30pm,W:nottinghamcitync.co.uk

Orienteering Notts Orienteering Club, Various Locations, Families Welcome, T:01623 792336

Outdoor Pursuits Nottingham Off Road Events, Farnsfield, Quads, 4x4’s, Rifles, Team Building & Archery 6yrs+, T:0115 953 9865

Photography Rushcliffe Photographic Society, Burnside Gr,Tollerton.Tues Sep-June W:rushcliffephotosoc.co.uk

Rainbows and Brownies Girlguiding Notts, Exciting Fun Activities for All Girls 5yrs+, T:0115 987 7220

Redhill Leisure Centre, Redhill Rd, Arnold, Roller Disco, Sat 10.15-11.45am, 8-16yrs T:0115 901 3630

Laser Tag Nottingham, Cranbrooke St, Nottingham’s largest indoor laser game centre, 8yrs+ T:0115 958 9178

Skateland, Lenton. Premier Roller Rink.

Wed-Sun, various times T:07519 638514

Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood, Family Swim for Fun + flume Sat pm & Sun am/pm T:0115 876 1600 Sports Starz, Multi sports sessions, Brendon Lawrence Sports Centre, NG3. Tues/Sat Various times 8-14yrs T:0115 911 2226

Music Groups Music for Everyone, East Mids Youth String Orchestra, W:music-for-everyone.org, T:0115 958 9312 Music for Everyone, Nottingham Youth Voices, Emmanuel Sch Tue 7.30pm, 1421yrs, T:0115 958 9312 NOTTINGHAM BOYS CHOIR, Daybrook.

Wed evenings, for boys 6yrs+, W.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk Nottingham Youth Orchestra, for Young Musicians in East Midlands, T:07814 637 571 Notts Youth Jazz Orchestra for Young Musicians in Notts, W:nottsnyjo.co.uk

Music & Singing Teachers Dagnija Balodis FISM, Carlton, Singing, Speech & Acting Tuition, 1-2-1, T:0115 987 4659 Jackson Music: piano, violin, sax, music theory lessons. All levels. Woodthorpe T:07879 448641

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Rugby Mellish Rugby Football Club, Mapperley Plains, U7’s - Adult,W:pitchero.com/clubs/ mellishrfcltd/ Rugbytots, FUN & ENERGETIC rugby play programme West Bridgford/Newark/ Beeston, 2-7yrs T:0345 313 0806

Sailing Nottingham Sailing Club,West Bridgford, Junior Sailing & Training, Sat April-Sept, T:0115 982 1127

Scouts and Explorer Scouts Nottinghamshire Scouts, Activities for Young People 10-18yrs, T:0115 952 3617

Swimming Arnold Leisure Centre, Float Fun, Mon-Thur, Sat & Sun, various times. Families with U7’s T:0115 901 3690 Arnold Leisure Centre, High St, Gedling Swim Stars, Learn to Swim Programme Daily, 4yrs+ T:0115 901 3690 Bingham Leisure Centre, Inflatable Fun, Sat 3.30-4.30pm & Sun 2.15-3.15pm, U8’s Accompanied T:01949 838 628

Beginner’s Drum lessons, Arnold.

T:07368 291333

Bingham Leisure Centre, Swimming Lessons Daily, Various Times, 0-101! T:01949 838 628 Calverton Leisure Centre, Disney Swim Sat 11.15am, U11’s T:0115 901 3800 Calverton Leisure Centre, Flatts Lane, Inflatable Session, Sun 1-2pm All ages, U8’s accompanied T:0115 901 3800

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Calverton Leisure Centre, Friday Fun, Inflatables/Music, Fri, 6.30-7.30pm, 8-10yrs & 7.45-8.45pm 11-13yrs T:0115 901 3800

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Calverton Leisure Centre, Free Swim (with leisure card) Sat 1-2.30pm, All ages T:0115 901 3800 Calverton Leisure Centre, Swimming Lessons Daily & 1-2-1 Sessions T:0115 901 3800 Carlton Forum Leisure Centre, Float Fun, Fri-Sun Various times, U8’s Accompanied, T:0115 987 2333 Carlton Forum Leisure Centre, Gedling Swim Stars, Learn to Swim Programme, 4yrs+ Daily, Various Times T:0115 987 2333 Carlton Forum Leisure Centre, Inflatafun, Fri 6-7pm, 8-14yrs, T:0115 987 2333 Carlton Life Saving Club, Carlton Forum Sat 5-6pm, 8yrs+ W: carltonlifesavingclub. btck.co.uk

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Djanogly Community Leisure Centre, Gregory Boulevard, Swim sessions daily + extra in school hols. Please book.

T:0115 876 1600 Djanogly Community Leisure Centre, Nottingham Swim School, M/W/F/Sat 5-8yrs & 8yrs+ Please book T:0115 876 1600 Freestyle School of Swimming, Nottm High School & West Bridgford, Fun Safe Lessons, All Ages, T:0115 920 8042 Green Arrows Synchronised Swimming Club, Nottingham High School pool, Tue & Thurs T:0115 847 1183 Hannah’s Swim School at Nottingham High School. First Lesson FREE. 3yrs-Adult T:07961 662773 John Carroll Leisure Centre, Radford, Active Family Swim, Sat 2-3pm T:0115 876 1600

Carol Saunders Swim School teaching children and adults a life saving skill. 3yrs+ T:07500 507057

John Carroll Leisure Centre, Radford, Nottingham Swim School, Mon/Wed/Fri/ Sat, Various times, 3yrs+ T:0115 876 1600

Clifton Leisure Centre, Nottingham Swim School, Daily 5-8yrs & 8yrs+, T:0115 876 1600

Ken Martin Leisure Centre, Bulwell, Nottingham Swim School, Daily 3yrs+ T:0115 876 1600

Core Aquatics, Classes from 5yrs-adult.

Small class sizes in Lenton & West Bridgford T:07505 065184

Ken Martin Leisure Centre, Bulwell, Swim for Fun + Inflatables, Sat 1.15pm, All ages T:0115 876 1600

Cotgrave Leisure Centre, Family Fun Sat 1.45-2.45pm & Sun 5-6pm T:0115 989 2916

Keyworth Leisure Centre, Church Drive, Inflatable Fun Session, Sat & Sun 4-5pm T:0115 937 5582

Cotgrave Leisure Centre, Woodview, Swimming lessons, Mon-Sat, various times T:0115 989 2916 Djanogly Community Leisure Centre, Gregory Boulevard, Active Families, Sun 12.45-1.45pm, 50p per person with Active Nottingham card T:0115 876 1600

Keyworth Leisure Centre, Church Drive, Swimming Lessons 3yrs+ Daily at Various Times T:0115 937 5582 Portland Centre, The Meadows, Swimming Lessons, 6m upwards,Mon/Thurs/Fri 4-6.30pm & Sat 9am-12pm T:0115 859 9968

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Quackers Swim School, Lenton Centre, Lessons & 1-1 for School Age children, www.quackers-swimschool.co.uk T:07522 541214 Radford Swimming Club, 4yrs+, W:radfordswimmingclub.co.uk Rushcliffe Arena, West Bridgford, Aquazone Lessons Daily & Inflatable Fun Sat 6.157.15pm T:0115 981 4027 Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood, Nottm Swim School, Daily at Various times, 3yrs-Adult T:0115 876 1600 Swim Academy by Puddle Ducks teaches children 5-10yrs to swim beautifully & efficiently. Small classes & highly trained teachers. www.puddleducks.com.

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Activeace, Central Ave, West Bridgford, Coaching 5-10yrs, Juniors 11yrs+ & Adults T:0115 933 8363 Keyworth Tennis Club Elm Ave, Juniors & Adults, W:keyworthtennis.co.uk Magdala Tennis Club, Mapperley Park, Juniors - Adults, W:magdalatennis.org.uk Mapperley Park Tennis Club, Carisbrooke Dr, Mini Tennis, Juniors- Adult, W:racketeer. free-online.co.uk Musters Tennis Club, Musters Rd, West Bridgford, T:0115 914 0035 Nottingham Tennis Centre, University Boulevard, Daily Sessions, 5-8yrs, 8yrs+ & 16yrs+, T:0115 876 1600 Tennis Starz, Brendon Lawrence Sports Centre, NG3. Tues/Wed/Sat Various times, 1-7yrs T:0115 911 2226 West Bridgford Tennis Club, Off Wilford Lane, Coaching for Mini 3-10yrs, Junior 1118yrs & Adults, T:0115 981 1699

Victoria Leisure Centre, Gedling St, Nottm, Swimming sessions, Various Days & Times, All ages T:0115 876 1600

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Arnold Methodist Church, Girl’s Brigade, Wed evening, T:0115 926 6828 Arnold Methodist Church, The Boys’ Brigade, Mon 6.15pm, Boys 5-18yrs T:0115 926 6828 West Bridgford Boys Brigade, St. Giles Church Hall, Wed 6.15pm, 5-18yrs T:07712 946231

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Writing Bingham Library, Creative Writing, poetry/ stories, 2nd Mon monthly Term Time, 3.454.45pm, 7-11yrs T:01623 677 200

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Fun is an essential ingredient at Edwalton Day Nursery and Preschool where the care and education opportunities for each and every child are as extraordinary as the staff who provide them.

Nottinghamshire Family Information Service, T:0300 500 80 80 Notts County Council, Early Years & Childcare Services, T:0300 500 8080 Ofsted, Info on Education & Children’s Services T:0300 123 1231 Penguins Childcare Agency, NEW! Free reg. for nannies & families needing a nanny T:07912 219299

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Activeace Arena, The Park. Inclusive Tennis Thurs 6-8pm T:0115 933 8363

Once Upon a Time Nursery, Nottingham College, 16 Stoney St, 6wks-5yrs, Funded Places T:0115 838 0573

Broadway Cinema, Hockley, Autism Friendly Screening, T:0115 952 6611

Pretty Windows Day Nursery, Sneinton Market Square, M-F 7.30am-6.30pm, 0-8yrs, T:0115 988 1429

Jigsaw Youth Club, Lenton, Activities for Young People with Aspergers/Autism, 1025yrs, T:0776 2207532

St Joseph’s Nursery, Derby Rd, Nottingham, 12m-4yrs, T:0115 941 8356

Notts Orienteering Club, Various Locations, Families Welcome, T:01623 792336 Phab Nottm, Activities & Fun Days Out , W:phabnottingham.com Quackers Swim School, Lenton Centre, Swim Lessons & 1-1 for School Age children T:07522 541214 Speech Sign & Song Club, Beeston, for U5’s with Communication Difficulties, W:speechsignsong.co.uk Warrior Martial Arts, Beeston/West Bridgford, 5-17yrs & Adults T:0115 9226 182

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The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery

Rated Outstanding in the past two Ofsted inspections

“Staff create an extremely positive and caring atmosphere. They nurture children’s emerging confidence and promote their self-esteem extremely well. Children form strong bonds with their key person and this helps them to settle quickly.”

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Stepping Stones Day Nursery, Arboretum Street, 6wks-5yrs, Funded Places T:0115 910 1162

Please call 0115 945 2741 or email edwalton.nursery@childbase.com

Day Nurseries NG2 & Edwalton

Open 7.30am to 6.30pm

Aphabet House Day Nursery, Adbolton Ln, West Bridgford, 6wks-5yrs T:0115 982 0101 Edwalton Day Nursery, Melton Rd, Mon-Fri 7.30-6.30, 6wks-5yrs, T:0115 945 2741 Grosvenor House Day Nursery & Pre-school, 216 Melton Rd, Edwalton, 6wks-5yrs, T:0115 923 3534 Hollies Day Nursery, Loughborough Rd, West Bridgford, 7.30-6pm, 6wks-5yrs, T:0115 960 8700 x 5 Leo’s Children’s Nursery & Pre School, 16 Albert Rd, West Bridgford, 3m-5yrs, Funded Places, T:0115 981 5061

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Radcliffe Road Day Nursery, West Bridgford, Reg. Outstanding For 6wks-5yrs, T:0115 981 5281 Ryan House, 66-68 Loughborough Rd, West Bridgford, 6wks-5yrs, T:0115 914 2222 Scotts Wood Private Day Nursery, 1 Selby Rd, West Bridgford, Outstanding. 6wks-5yrs, T:0115 981 2980 Secret Garden Private Day Nursery, 69 Musters Rd, West Bridgford, 6wks-5yrs, Funded places T:0115 981 7837

Lily Daycare, Edale Rd, Sneinton, 6m-5yrs, Funded places available, T:0115 970 5152

The Playroom Nursery, Musters Rd, West Bridgford, 3m-5yrs, T:0115 981 1168

Little Friends Day Nursery, Adbolton Lane, West Bridgford, After Schoo/Hol Clubs 0-11yrs, T:0115 981 8040

The West Bridgford Day Nursery, Wilford Lane, 0-5yrs, Funded places T:0115 981 9316

Little Plums Day Nursery, Windmill Lane, Sneinton. Mon-Fri, 0-5yrs Opening April 2020 T:0115 824 3000

The White House Day Nursery & OOSC, West Bridgford, 0-8yrs. Funded Places T:0115 981 0119

Papermoon Day Nursery, Gamston District Centre, 6wks-8yrs, Funded places 2, 3 & 4yrs, T:0115 982 2220

Tiny Talkers Day Nursery, 9 Musters Rd, West Bridgford + Before/After Sch & Hol Club, 6wks-11yrs, T:0115 981 4195

Papermoon Day Nursery, The Clock Tower, Compton Acres, West Bridgford, 0--5yrs, T:0115 981 1801

Wishing Well Day Nursery, 2 Oakfields Rd, West Bridgford, 6wks-14yrs, Funded places T:0115 914 2233

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Adbolton Lane, West Bridgford. NG2 5AS

Small, cosy & fun learning environment for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers 6 weeks - 5 years Out of school club (Lady Bay Primary) Holiday club for all children to 11yrs t: 0115 981 8040

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Day Nurseries NG3 Al-Hudaa Nursery, Berkley Ave, Nottm, 0-5yrs, Funded 2, 3 & 4yrs T:0115 969 0800 Ark Day Nursery, 1 Vickers St, Mapperley Park 6wk-11yrs, Funded places available T:0115 962 4594 Forget Me Not Day Nursery, 9 Parkdale Rd, Bakersfield, 6wks-8yrs, Funded places T:0115 940 4002

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Day Nurseries NG3 Contd.

Busy Bees at Nottingham City Hospital, Gate 3, Hucknall Rd, 6wk-5yrs T:0115 960 5879

Hollies Woodthorpe Drive Day Nursery, Mapperley, 6wks-5yrs, Funded Places T:0115 960 8700

Carrington Day Nursery Ltd, 315-17 Mansfield Rd, Carrington, 6wks-5yrs, T:0115 969 1170

Kingfisher Day Nursery, 150 Porchester Rd, Mapperley, M-F 7.30am-6pm, 0-12yrs, T:0115 993 2915

Cuddles Day Nursery, Mansfield Rd, Mapperley Park, 6wks-8yrs, Free Funded Places, T:0115 960 7217

Learning Works for Children, 105 Carlton Rd, Nottingham, 6wks-5yrs, Funded Places, T:0115 9243 003

Educare Day Nursery, 16 Pelham Rd, 6wks-8yrs, Before/After Sch & Hol Club T:0115 969 1700

Mapperley Day Nursery, 384 Westdale Lane, 6wk-5yrs, Funded places T:0115 953 1433

Hollies Country Park Day Nursery, 11 Woodchurch Rd, Arnold, 6wks-5yrs T:0115 960 8700

Day Nurseries NG4 Carlton & Gedling Day Nursery, 37 Gedling Rd, Carlton, 3m-11yrs, T:0115 961 7083 Daisies Day Nursery, Gedling House, Wood Lane, Gedling, 6wks-5yrs, Funded Places, T:0115 955 2298 Good Foundations Day Nursery, 49 Station Rd, Carlton, 6wks-5yrs, Funded places T:0115 987 2898 Lambley Day Nursery, The Old School Room, Church St, Lambley, 6wks-5yrs, T:0115 931 2745 Little Bears Day Nursery, 1A First Ave, Carlton, 6wks-11yrs, Funded Places T:0115 940 4388

Day Nurseries NG5 Academy Day Nursery, Bestwood Park Dr West, Rise Park, 6wks-11yrs, T:0115 979 7800 Arnold House Day Nursery, 68 Mansfield Rd, Daybrook, 6wks-11yrs, Funded places.

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Hollies Day Nursery, 2 Private Rd, Sherwood, 6wks-5yrs, T:0115 960 8700 Leo’s Children’s Nursery, 66 St. Albans Rd, Arnold, 3m-5yrs, Funded places.

T:0115 967 3229 Mountford House Nursery, 373 Mansfield Rd, Nottingham, 6wks-5yrs, T:0115 960 5676 Once Upon a Time Day Nursery, Nottingham College, Clarendon, 6wks-5yrs, Funded Places T:0115 838 0137 Poplars Blossoms Nursery School, 205 Edwards Lane, Sherwood, 6wks-5yrs, T:0115 971 7589 Poplars Nursery School, Portland Court, Sherwood, 6wk-5yrs, T:0115 971 7559 Woodthorpe Day Nursery, 1 Albemarle Rd, Woodthorpe, 6m-5yrs, T:0115 962 0415

T:0795 863 0912

Cherubs Executive House Nursery, St Albans Rd, Bulwell, 6wks-5yrs, T:0115 979 5975 Cherubs Vale View Nursery, St Albans Rd, Funded Places for 2-4 yrs, 9-3pm, T:0115 979 5994 Rocking Horse Day Nursery, 229 Cinderhill Rd, Bulwell, 0-5yrs, Funded places 2,3 & 4yrs, T:0115 976 3322 Tiny World Day Nursery, 92 Arnold Rd, Basford, 6wks-11yrs T:0115 978 2274 Tiny World, Rock House, Stockhill Lane, Basford, 6wks-11yrs T:0115 942 2320

Day Nurseries NG7 Angels By Day Montessori Nursery, Hillside House, Lenton, 6wks-11yrs. Funded places.

T:0115 978 9980 Busy Bees at Nottingham University, University Pk, Sports Centre Dr, 0-5yrs T:0115 922 9117 Green Nursery School, Leen Place, St. Peter’s St, Radford. 0-5yrs T:0115 924 9613 Greenfields Childrens Centre, Russell Rd, Forest Fields, 6wks-5yrs T:0115 841 8440 Nottingham Nursery School, Denman St. Radford, Outstanding Wraparound care M-F 8-6pm, 6m-5yrs, T:0115 915 9090 Paper Moon Day Nursery, Faraday Rd, Lenton, 6wks-8yrs, Funded places T:0115 942 4800

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Sandfield Day Nursery, Ashburnham Ave, Lenton, 6wks-5yrs, Funded places T:0115 979 2424

Angels By Day, Springfield House, Hucknall Lane, Bulwell, 6wks-11yrs, Funded Places T:0115 951 9915

Sunrise Nurseries, Alfreton Rd, Nottm, 6wks-12yrs, Funded places 2,3 & 4yrs, T:0115 978 5870

The Fig Tree Nursery, Bentinck Rd, Nottm, 23/01/2019 9:58 am T:0115 978 8152 Tiny Robins Day Nursery, 443 Derby Rd, Nottm. Mon-Fri, 6wks-5yrs T:0115 849 5593 Zaytuna Day Nursery, Berridge Rd West, Hyson Green, T:0115 8411 200

Day Nurseries NG11 & NG12 Children 1st Day Nursery, Station Rd, Plumtree, 6wks-12yrs, T:0115 937 4755 Greenfields Day Nursery, Clifton Children’s Centre, M-F 8.30-11.30 & 12.30-3.30, Funded 2-3yrs T:0115 8762623 Millfield Nursery School, Tythby Road, Cropwell Butler, 2-5yrs, T:0115 933 4085 Old Co-operative Day Nursery, 7-9 Wallace St. Gotham, 0-11yrs, T:0115 830 003 Radcliffe on Trent Day Nursery & Forest School, Downing House, Main Rd, 0-5yrs, T:0115 933 3133 Ruddington Day Nursery, Wilford Rd, Ruddington, 6wks-5yrs, M-F 7.30am-6pm Funded places T: 0115 984 8125 Serendipitys Day Nursery, Cotgrave, 6wks5yrs T:0115 989 9780 Small People, Cropwell Bishop. Outdoor nursery with farm & grounds, M-F 7am7pm, 0-5yrs T:0115 855 7030 The Wolds Day Nursery Old Melton Road, Normanton on the Wolds, M-F 8-6pm 0-5yrs, T:0115 937 6030 The Wolds Day Nursery @ Stragglethorpe/ Cotgrave, Shepherds Corner, M-F 7.30-6pm, 0-5 years, T:0115 933 1933

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Outstanding pre-school education for 2, 3 & 4 year olds Funded places available

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Killisick Pre-school, Coppice Farm Primary Sch, Arnold, M-F 8.50-3.35pm, 2-5yrs, T:0115 859 8143

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Alphabet House Day Nursery, Gunthorpe Rd, Lowdham, 6wks-5yrs, Funded Places T:0115 966 4556

Lady Bay Pre-school, Pierrepont Road, West Bridgford, Mon-Fri 9-3, from 2 yrs old.

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Bingham Day Nursery, Pre-School Centre & Woodland Activity Centre, Long Acre, 0-5yrs, T:01949 839 242

Leahurst Road Pre-School, St Luke’s Ch Hall, West Bridgford, M&F 9.15-3.45, Tue/Wed 9.15-1.15, T:07941 616369

Daisies Day Nursery, 63 Main St, Lowdham, 6wks-5yrs, Funded Places T:0115 966 5282

Little Adventurers Forest School Preschool, Calverton. M/W/Th 9.30-2.30pm T:0780 4495 287

Serendipity’s Day Nursery & Pre-school, 32 Nottm Rd, Bingham, 0-5yrs, T:01949 836 730 The Honey Pot Private Day Nursery, Nottingham Rd, Burton Joyce, 6wks-5yrs, T:0115 931 4411

Preschools & Playgroups (Term Time Only) Arnold St Mary’s Preschool, St Mary’s Family Centre, M/T/Th/F 9.15-12.15 & Wed 9.153.15, T:07969 544137 Bestwood Childcare, Community Centre, Gainsford Cres, M-F 8am-4pm, 2-5yrs, T:07949 814914 Bubbles Playgroup, Hope Church, Clifton, Fri 9-11am, T:0115 824 6710 Buttercross Pre Sschool, School Lane, Bingham, M-F 8.45 - 3.15, 2-5yrs T:01949 839667 Carlton Pre-school Playgroup, Richard Herrod Community Room, M-F 9-3.45pm, lunch & breakfast clubs available, 2-5yrs www.carltonpreschool.co.uk T:0115 940 0958 Carnarvon Pre School, Bingham Primary, M-F 9-3.30pm, 2-4yrs, Free Funded Places T:07818 031273 Coteswood House Pre-school, Thackery’s Lane, Woodthorpe, 8-6pm, 2-5yrs, Funded Places, T:0115 967 6551 Good Shepherd Pre-School, Woodthorpe, M-F 8.50-11.50 & Lunch club 11.50-12.30 + M/T/W 12.30-3.30, 2-5yrs, T:07971 382837 Haywood Road Preschool, Mapperley, M/W/F 9.15-2.45 + T/Th 9.15-12.45 2-5yrs.

E: haywoodroadpreschool@gmail.com Facebook: Haywood Road Preschool T:07981 050338 Hermitage Pre-School, Ruddington, MonFri 8am-4pm, Breakfast & Lunch Clubs available, 2-5yrs, T:07923 487030

Little Kites, Cotgrave, M-F 8-3.15, 2-5yrs T:07802 404774 Lowater Street Play & Preschool, Carlton, Mon-Fri 9-12, Mon-Wed 12.45-3.15pm, 2½4yrs T:0115 910 3838 Lowdham Pre-school, Lowdham Village Hall, M/W/Th/Fri 7.30-3, Tue 9-1, T:07432 775965 Radcliffe on Trent Pre-School Playgroup, Mon-Fri 7.30-6.00pm. Flexible Sessions avail. T:07891 829513 Red Lion Childcare, Healthy Living Centre, Bulwell Hall, Mon-Fri 9-3pm, 2-5yrs T:07908 648972 Rushcliffe Preschool Nottm Ltd, Abbey Rd, West Bridgford, M/T/W 9-3.15pm, Th/F 9-12 T:07956 053006 Sherwood Playgroup, Community Centre, Mansfield Rd, M-F am, Tue/W/F pm, 2-5yrs, T:0115 955 3152 Silverdale Pre-School, Comm Centre, Wilford, M/T/Th/F 8.15-3.30, W til 12.45, 2-5yrs T:0115 982 5017 St Johns Playgroup, Oakdale Rd, Carlton, M-Th 9.10-3.10pm, Fri 9.10-1.10pm, 2-5yrs, T:0115 953 0199

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Kumon’s maths and English study programmes work to improve your child’s skills, develop their confidence and inspire a passion for learning.

To unlock your child’s potential, contact your local Instructor for a free assessment.

Sherwood Study Centre Liz Owen 0115 926 4244

Tollerton Playgroup, Tollerton School, Burnside Grove, Mon-Fri 8.45-3.30pm, 2-5yrs. Visit www.tollertonplaygroup. com or Facebook/tollertonplaygroup or T:0115 937 6908 Toybox Preschool, Aspen Rd, Bulwell 2-4yrs T:0791 730 3837 Weaverthorpe Preschool, Derwent Cres, Arnold, Sessions & Funded places avail. M-F 8-6pm T:0115 926 5644 Westdale Preschool, Westdale Lane, Mapperley, M-F 9-3pm, Sessional & Full Day, 2-5yrs, T:0115 840 4140

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Willow Preschool, St Pauls, West Bridgford, M/T/Th/F 9-12; Tue-Fri 1-4pm incl lunch club, 2-5yrs, T:07565 000717 Windmill Kindergarten, Old School Building, Chestnut Grove, Burton Joyce, Mon-Fri 9-3pm, 2-5yrs, T:07800 509190 Windmills Childcare, Crossdale School, Keyworth, Mon-Fri 9-3.15pm, 2-5yrs, Bef/ After Sch 2-11yrs T:07956 104579 Windmills Childcare, Keyworth Primary, Keyworth, Mon-Fri 9-1pm, 2-3yrs, Bef/After Sch 2-11yrs T:07956 104579 Woodborough Village Pre-school, Lingwood Lane, M/T/Th/F 9.15-3.30pm, 2-5yrs, T:0115 965 5895

The Ark at Wellin Lane Pre-school, Edwalton, Mon-Fri 9-3.15, 2-5 years, T:0115 945 2627

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Preschools & Playgroups (All Year) Happy Munchkins Preschool, 329 Mansfield Rd, Redhill. 7.30am-5.30pm. 2-11yrs, incl.

Bef/After sch. T:07548 161582 Jesters Childcare, Stanhope Prim Sch, Gedling, 2-11yrs, Funded Places & Wraparound Care, T:0115 952 0411 Lambley Pre-School at Lambley Day Nursery, Church St, Lambley, 2-5yrs, T:0115 931 2745

Independent Schools Hollygirt School, Elm Avenue, Nottm, Coed for 3-16yrs, T:0115 958 0596 Nottingham Girls’ High School, Arboretum St, Nottingham, 4-18yrs, T:0115 941 7663 Nottingham High School, Co-ed 4-18yrs T:0115 978 6056 Plumtree School, Church Hill, Plumtree, 3-11yrs, T:0115 937 5859 Salterford House Preparatory School, Calverton, Pre Prep to Yr 6, T:0115 965 2127 St Joseph’s School, Derby Rd, Nottingham, 12m-11yrs, T:0115 941 8356 The Elms, Nursery & Primary School to Trent College, Long Eaton, 6wks-11yrs, T:0115 849 4942 The Iona School, Steiner Waldorf Education, Sneinton Dale, Sneinton, 3-11yrs, T:0115 941 5295 The Lammas School, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Affordable Co-Education 5-19yrs, T:0208 424 8475 Trent College, Long Eaton, Boarding / Day, Co-ed 11-18yrs, T:0115 849 4949 Worksop College & Preparatory School, Ranby House, Co-ed Independent Day & Boarding School, 3-18yrs, T:01909 537100

Tutoring

Wilford Village Playgroup, The Centre, Main Rd, Mon-Fri 9-12, 2-5yrs + Tue/Thurs pm 3-4yrs T:0115 945 5463

Little Beans Playgroup, Arnbrook Children’s Centre, Arnold. Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm, 2-5yrs T:07514 109045

Ke Steps Preschool, Dennet Close, St. Ann’s Mon-Fri 8-4pm, 2-5yrs T:0795 6165062

Willoughby on the Wolds Pre-school, MonThurs 9.15-3.45 with lunch club, 2-5yrs T:07795 272626

Railway Children Preschool, 1a Duncroft Ave, Gedling, M-F 8-6pm, 2-5yrs, T:0115 837 1220

Explore Learning, West Bridgford. Maths & English personalised tuition 4-14yrs T:0115 855 7868

Kiddy Winks Preschool, Bakersfield Community Centre, M-F 8.45-3.20, 2-5yrs, T:0115 847 1570

Willow Brook Pre-School, Willow Brook, Keyworth, Mon-Fri, 8.40-3.25pm, 2-5 years T:0115 937 6030

School House Pre-School, Fairfield Bungalow, Wellin Lane, Edwalton. Mon-Fri 9-3pm, 2-5yrs T:0115 837 5155

First Class Learning, West Bridgford & Mapperley, English & Maths FoundationGCSE, T:07906 715593

Heymann Nursery. West Bridgford. Preschool with wraparound care 7.30-6pm T:0115 914 5035 option 1

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Education Information Elective Home Education, Advice on Educating Your Child at Home, www. electivehomeeducationservice.co.uk Ofsted, Info on Education & Children’s Services T:0300 123 1231

Out of School & Holiday Clubs

Edwalton Kids Club, Fairfield Bungalow, Wellin Lane, Before/After Sch 4-11yrs & Hol Care, 2-11yrs, T:0115 837 5155

Robin Hood Gymnastics, Sherwood, Gymnastics Holiday Clubs, All school Hols Tue-Fri. 4-14yrs, T:0115 837 4180

Excel Sports Coaching, Bingham, West Bridgford & Keyworth, 5yrs+, T:0115 832 0118

Roosters Kids Club, The Gedling School, Before/After Sch & Hol Club, 3-14yrs, T:07966 322786

Hyson Green Library, Gregory Blvd, Homework Help, Fri 4-5.30pm, Term Time, T:0115 883 8332

Snapewood Community Centre, Mon & Bulwell Hall Healthy Living Centre Thurs, 5-7pm, 5-13yrs T:0115 975 3898

Learning Works for Children, Carlton Rd, Play Scheme in School Hols, 5-11yrs, T:0115 9243 003

Southglade Park Library, Bestwood, Reading Champions, Wed 3.30-5.30, T:0115 876 1055

Leo’s Den, Arnold Mill School, Arnold, After School & Holiday Club, 3-11yrs, T:0115 967 3229

St Ann’s Valley Library, 2 Livingstone Rd, Homework Help, Fri 3.45-5.30pm. Term Time T:0115 883 9700

Meadows Library, Wilford Grove, Homework Club, Mon & Fri 3.30-5.30pm, Term Time, T:0115 915 2834

Step Ahead Kids Club, Cherubs Vale View Nursery, Bulwell, Bef/After Sch & Hol Care, 3-14yrs, T:0115 979 5994

Paper Moon Day Nursery, Faraday Rd, Lenton, Holiday Care for upto 8yrs, T:0115 942 4800

TB ACTIVITIES | Sports, Activity Camps and Childcare | Nottingham T:01664 668644

After School Club, Bulwell Riverside, Mon & Thurs 3.30-5.30pm 5-13yrs T:0115 975 3898

Pierrpont Gamston Kids Club, Gamston, Before/After Sch & Holiday Club + Activities, 4-11yrs T: 07900 784245.

The Hive Holiday Club, Busy Bees at Nottingham City Hospital, Hucknall Rd, 4-11yrs, T:0115 960 5879

All Hallows Kabin, All Hallows Primary School, Gedling, Before/After Sch & Hol Club, T:0115 961 7698

Poplars Blossoms Nursery School, Edwards Lane, Sherwood, Holiday Club, 4-8yrs, T:0115 971 7589

The Studio Kids Club, West Bridgford Junior School, holiday care 5-14yrs T:0115 981 1168

Orchard Tutoring, Bingham, English & Maths, 5-16 yrs, T:01949 878103

Bulwell Riverside Library, Main St, Bulwell, Homework Club, Fri 3.30-5.30pm, T:0115 883 3500

Poplars Nursery School, Portland Court, Sherwood, Holiday Club, 4-8yrs, T:0115 971 7559

Windmills Childcare, Holiday Club at Keyworth Primary, Mon-Fri 7.30-6pm 3-12yrs T:07956 104579

PRIVATE TUTORS NOTTINGHAM - English/ Maths/Science & Languages. All Levels, DBS Reg, T:0115 928 6646

Crabtree Farm Community Centre, Bulwell. Friday 4.30-6.30pm, 5-13yrs T:0115 975 3898

Pulley Park (Hoewood Road), Bulwell.

Wed 3.30- 5.30pm & Sat 1-4pm, 5-13yrs T:0115 975 3898

Woodpeckers After School Club, Mapperley Plains Primary Sch, M-F 3.30-5.45pm, T:07801 985 975

TIA Education, Ruddington and all areas, SEN and mainstream tuition KS1-5 T:07977 442086

Eagle’s Nest Community Centre, Arnold.

Kids Café, Games/crafts/inflatables, Mon 4:15-5.15pm Term Time T:07570 039018

Rattle & Roll holiday clubs run in multiple locations in all school holidays.

T:07722 014301

Woodpeckers ASC, Woodthorpe Inf School, Arnovale Rd, Before/After Sch, T:07801 985 975

Kumon West Bridgford, 6 Musters Rd. Maths & English tuition. Any child, any ability.

T:0115 981 7774 MagiKats Maths & English Tuition Centres: Beeston, Chilwell & West Bridgford.

4-16yrs. Based on UK curriculum. www.magikats.co.uk/nottingham T:0115 945 9941

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Play Centres Dizzy Rascalz, Brookside Rd, Ruddington, Soft play fun for all the family up to 10yrs T:0115 998 8762 Ed & Molly’s Play Barn, East Bridgford Home & Garden, 0-12yrs T:01949 20055 Eden Softplay, St Saviours Gardens, The Meadows, Soft Play near City Centre for U10’s! T:0115 986 4118 Funtimez @ Jimmy Beans Play & Party Centre, Sutton, Baby Area 0-4yrs & Centre 4-12yrs, T:01623 550333 Hocus Pocus Playcentre, Beeston, 4 Tier playframe, Sep toddler area for U3’s, T:0115 925 5007

Kool Kids Indoor Adventure Playcentre, Carlton Rd, Soft Play Parties, 1-10yrs, T:0115 9500 125 Little Drivers Soft Play, Stapleford, Disco/ Laser Tag/Football/Be my Bear & Private Hire T:0115 939 2211

Pirates Play Centre, Sherwood, Up to 10yrs, Different classes everyday! T:01159 603 363

Mouse Trap Soft Play, Bulwell, Little Cherubs/VIP/Birthday Parties, Mid Week Party Offer, T:0115 975 2880

Tumbletown Play Centre, High St, Arnold, Indoor Play for U8’s & Play Area for U18m, T:0115 967 1161

Nonsuch Studios, Nottm City Centre, Hall Hire/Decorations/Catering for Adults & Children T:0115 837 1950

Ultimate Café @ Ultimate Outdoors, Castle Marina Retail Park, Free soft play. M-F 9-6, Sat 9-5:30 & Sun 10-4 T:0115 896 3997

Ollie’s Fun Shack, Sherwood Energy Village, New Ollerton, Soft Play Parties 0-10yrs T:01623 860842

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Pirates Play Centre, Sherwood, Toddlers/ Pirates /Disco/Laser Tag/Teddytastic/ VIP/Self Cathering Private Hire & Adult, T:01159 603363

Fun Station at The Corner House, Nottingham. Fun-packed Interactive Games, All ages T:0115 871 5878 Planet Bounce Inflatable Park, Huntingdon St, Nottm, Food/Games/Challenges, All Ages T:01159 881745 RedKangaroo Trampoline Park, Bulwell.

Loads of fun; ninja course, wipe-out & more! T:03333 445933 Si5 Spy Missions Nottingham. A fantastic spy adventure for all the family!

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Party Venues & Private Hire Bingham Leisure Centre, Party Mania, Swim & Bouncy Castle parties, weekends only T:01949 838 628 Colwick Community Centre, venue for Clubs/Fitness/Birthday Parties. Bouncy Castles! Www.colwickpc.org.uk Dizzy Rascalz, Brookside Rd, Ruddington, Soft Play parties, babies-10yrs, T:0115 998 8762

Richard Herrod Centre, Carlton, Rooms Available for Parties/Weddings/Meetings, T:0115 961 2949 St George’s Centre, Netherfield, Halls & Smaller Rooms Available for Hire, T:0115 911 3302 Tumbletown Play Centre, Arnold, Wide Range of Parties & Party Rooms Available, for U8’s, T:0115 967 1161

Party Supplies Chuckle Chimps Mobile Soft Play Hire - Soft Play Fun for your Little Monkeys!

T:07786 406032 Prestige Bouncy Castles, Funfair, Catering, Entertainment Hire & Events T:07794 762351

Party Entertainers Absolutely Amazing Parties, Magical, Make-Believe & Interactive Experiences T:0115 905 6224 Jabberjacks Children’s Parties for 2-7 yrs.

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Eden Softplay, The Meadows, Soft Play Party Packages & Private Hire, U10’s T:0115 986 4118

SUPER SPARKLE PARTIES, Enchanting ANY theme parties for every little Princess/ Pirate/Superhero/Fairy! T:07580 533499

Highbank Community Centre, Farnborough Rd, Clifton, T:0115 9746333

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Hocus Pocus Playcentre, Beeston, Special Party Deals & 3 Private Party Rooms Available T:0115 925 5007

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Active & Sports Parties Adrenalin Jungle Activity Centre, Sherwood Forest, Party Packages for 8 or more, 8yrs+ T:01623 883 980

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Calverton Leisure Centre, Pool Inflatables/ Sports/Soft Play/Bouncy Castle, Football & Bubble Football T:0115 901 3800 Carlton Forum Leisure Centre, Soft Play/ Bouncy Castle/Inflatables & Small Pool Parties, T:0115 987 2333 Clip ‘n Climb, Phoenix Park. Climbing-based activities & Party food for 10-30 children 4yrs+ T:0115 822 7120

Portland Centre, The Meadows, Bouncy Castle/Cricket/Football Parties, Weekends Only T:0115 859 9968

Redhill Leisure Centre, Arnold, Bouncy Castle Parties, Sat & Sun & School Holidays if available T:0115 901 3630

Excel Sports Coaching, Sporting fun & games, All Ages, T:0115 832 0118

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Holme Pierrepont Country Park, Outdoor Activity Parties, 8yrs+ T:0115 982 1212

Robin Hood Gymnastics, Sherwood, Gymnastics Parties, All Ages T:0115 837 4180

Ice skating birthday party packages for 10-20 children at the National Ice Centre T:0843 373 3000

Rushcliffe Arena, West Bridgford, Pool Party Hire, Sat 5-6pm in pool & 6-7pm party room T:0115 981 4027

Keyworth Leisure Centre, Church Drive, Sat/Sun- Bouncy Castle & Pool parties T:0115 937 5582

Sherwood Pines Forest Park, Bushcraft birthday parties. 6yrs+ T:0300 067 4340

Laser Tag Nottingham, Cranbrooke St, Nottingham, Party packages from £11.50 per head, 8yrs+, T:0115 958 9178 MAKE YOUR CHILD’S SPECIAL CELEBRATION MORE FUN with a Rugbytots party!

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Cotgrave Leisure Centre, Inflatable Pool & Bouncy Castle Soft Play parties, Sat & Sun only T:0115 989 2916

Go Ape! Canopy exploring, trail blazing and obstacles. 4-12yrs T:01603 895 500

Skateland, Lenton. Roller Skating Birthday Parties T:07519 638514 The Depot, Nottingham. Kids Parties on world class climbing wall, 7yrs+ T:0115 958 9214 Tumble Tots, Active Physical Play Parties, 6months-7yrs T:07429 845132

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Tel: 01159752880 Mousetrap Soft Play Ltd, 156 Main Street, Bulwell, NG6 8ET (next to Tesco Extra)

Floralands Farm Park, Lambley, Parties in The Party Barn/Animal Cuddles T:07477 924708 Fudge and Co. Exotic animal encounters for all events! We bring the zoo to you!

T:07396 322470 Kids Pony Parties. Unicorns are our speciality! T:07562 936269

Ultimate Café @ Ultimate Outdoors, Castle Marina Retail Park, Soft Play & Pancake parties, 1-8yrs T:0115 896 3997

Mr Mulligan’s Pirate Golf, Ramsdale Park, Calverton, Scallywags Parties from £15, 5yrs+ T:0115 9655 600

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Manor Farm & Woodlands, East Leake, great children’s parties with animal activites & play! T:01509 852525

Clip Clop Pony Rides, Child-Friendly Ponies/ Unicorns for Parties & Events/Weddings, 2-12yrs T:07985 430176

Small People, Cropwell Bishop. Nursery available for outdoor parties at weekends T:0115 855 7030

Ferry Farm Country Park, Hoveringham, All day parties from £12 per child, min 10 children T:0115 966 4512

White Post Farm Centre, Farnsfield for Free Range Children’s Parties & Farmer Days, T:01623 882977

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Art, Craft & Cookery Parties Amazing birthday parties where every child builds & takes home all their models using air-drying Creator Clay, games/activities too! ClayCreators.com T:0115 882 4288 ARTventurers Nottingham, Arty parties, for all ages, babies to adults! T:07888 700 480 Create! Art School: Arty/Crafty Parties for all ages T:07779 666563 Funky Pots, West Bridgford, Paint a Pot parties, All Ages T:0115 981 1639

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Razzle Dazzle Pots, Pottery Painting Parties, Fun for all the Family, See Website for details, T:0115 905 6029 Sticky Fingers Cookery Parties, East Mids.

Fun cookery parties for children 4-11 years T:07710 980570 Sue Clews, Wire & Bead Jewellery Parties with the Wire Lady! T:0777 3910133 Tots at the Top, Art & Craft Party. 2 Activities to Make & Take Home. No Mess for you.

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Dance, Drama & Music Parties BEBOPS, Super Silly Musical Parties for the Under 5’s T:07790 151090 Jo Jingles, Music, Singing and Movement Parties for 3m-5yrs, T:07720 896292 Magical Movers, Music & Dance Parties for the Under 5’s, 1 or 2 hrs, T:07954 991963 New Youth Theatre, Mansfield, Hucknall & West Bridgford, Musical Birthday Parties, 3-17yrs, T:01623 406284

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East Midlands Face Painting: Festival Glitter/ gems/face painting at childrens parties, events & festivals. T:07824 893094 Helen’s Face Painting, DBS Checked, T:07957 785801 Louby Lou, Face Painting, Hair Braiding, Temporary & Glitter Tattoos & Balloons T:07752 912707 Pinks Pamper Parties for Ladies & Girls to Suit Any Budget T:07876 732159

Mainly Magic Parties Freddie Magical Entertainer, Amazing Magic for All the Family! T:07792 146312 Peter Presto, Very funny Children’s Magic Shows with Cute, Clever Puppets! Visit Website. T:0115 981 6407

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Other Exciting Parties Bricks 4 Kidz, Have a party with a difference with LEGO® Bricks. T:0115 882 4288 City of Caves, Broadmarsh, host the coolest birthday party in your class!

T:0115 988 1955 Creswell Crags, Nr Worksop, Go back to the Ice Age!, Party/Cave Tour & More!

T:01909 720378 Gizmo’s Science Lab, Bespoke Exciting Children’s Science Parties, 4yrs+ T:07505 862 415 Hands on History, parties with old fashioned toys & games for indoors/ outdoors. Great fun! T:0115 914 5520 Langar Kart & Quad Centre, Langar Airfield, Karting, Quad Biking, Action & Adventure, 6yrs+ T:0121 703 6165

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T:07704 926336 Muddy Feet Unique Outdoor Parties, Den building/bug hunting/natural art/campfire cooking T:07990 626025 National Justice Museum, meet historical characters and take part in fun games T:0115 952 0555 Nottingham Off Road Events, Farnsfield, 4x4 Family Ride, Quad, Archery, Rifle & Combat Parties, 6yrs+, T:0115 953 9865 Science Tots, interactive fun experiments for 2-7 years, £95 for 12 children T:07814 435381 Si5 Spy Missions Nottingham. A fantastic spy adventure with hot party food to follow! T:01954 789134 Slot Carz R Uz, Digital Scalextric/Outdoor Games Specialists,W.slot-cars-r-us.co.uk

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Regular Venues Contact Details We have many more events on our websites!

Green’s Windmill T. 0115 915 6878 Lakeside Arts Centre T. 0115 846 7777. W.lakesidearts.org.uk Newstead Abbey T. 0115 876 3100 W.newsteadabbey.org.uk Nottingham Contemporary T.0115 948 9750 W.nottinghamcontemporary.org Nottingham Playhouse T.0115 941 9419 W.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk Nottingham Royal Concert Hall T. 0115 989 5555 W.trch.co.uk Rufford Abbey T. 01623 821 338 Sherwood Forest Country Park W.visitsherwood.co.uk Sherwood Pines T. 0300 0675463 West Bridgford Library T.01623 677 200

Family Theatre Sun 1st March: 1.30-2.30pm. JAMES CAMPBELL: THE FUNNY WORLD OF… at Lakeside Arts Centre Age 6-11 Hold onto your socks, take the banana out of your ears and enjoy the best comedy for kids from the man who invented Comedy 4 Kids.

Story Explorers: Into the Jungle at Notts Libraries Ages 2-5 Little Owl meets some of his most amazing friends yet as he finds out all about the life, sounds and drama of the jungle. £2.00 per child | Accompanying adults free T-01623 677 200 Thurs 12th March: 10.30am West Bridgford Library Fri 13th March: 2pm Arnold Library Wed 18th March: 10.30am Bingham Library Sun 15th March: 1.30 & 4pm. THE MERCHANT OF VENICE at Lakeside Arts Centre Age 8+ Shakespeare’s most controversial play is relocated to the modern-day Goose Fair.

Greed, poverty and personal vendettas collide in a production full of music, energy and no-nonsense Nottingham spirit.

Fri 27th March -Sat 11th April: PRIVATE PEACEFUL at Nottingham Playhouse Michael Morpurgo’s classic story for children and young adults Sat 4th-Sun 5th April: Peppa Pig's Best Day Ever at the Theatre Royal Peppa Pig is excited to be going on a special day out with George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig – it’s going to be her best day ever!

Beanbag Music Club at the Royal Concert Hall Sat 11th April: from 12.45pm. Katie's Allsorts Trio Sat 9th May: from 12.45pm Musical Balloon Band

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Sat 18th-Sun 19th April: LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD at Lakeside Arts Centre Age 3+ Sat 1pm & 3.30pm Sun 11am & 1.30pm.

It’s Christmas Eve and Grandma is not feeling too well… luckily, Little Red has a basket of supplies to save the day

If you are planning a family event and would like it to appear in our next magazine please email the details to: cathy@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk

Carlton Operatic Society proudly present

Thurs 23rd-Fri 24thApril: THE TWISTED TALE OF HANSEL AND GRETEL at Nottingham Playhouse Come along and meet the wicked witch and her really rather eccentric chef in this truly imaginative version of Hansel and Gretel.

Sat 25th April: 11am & 1pm. MARGO AND MR WHATSIT at Nottingham Playhouse Age 4+ Sophia’s imaginary friend is called Mr Whatsit. No matter where Sophia finds herself living, he’s always there with a new joke to tell and a new game to play.

Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire

Sun 17th May: 1.30 & 3.30PM. BIG UP! at Lakeside Arts Centre Age 4+ Big Up! is perfect for Little people who want to be Big, and Big people who … just might have forgotten how to play.

Sat 23rd-Sun 24th May: 1.30 & 3.30pm. THE STORM WHALE at Lakeside Arts Centre Age 4+ Noi lives with his Dad and six cats by the sea. One summer, while his Dad was busy at work, Noi rescued a little whale that washed up on the beach.

A friendship began that changed their lives forever. Plus, POP UP LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP Sat 23rd 2.15-3.15pm.

Booking required Tues 26th-Sat 30th May: Carlton Operatic Society: Shrek - The Musical at the Theatre Royal This hilarious and spectacular production turns the world of fairy tales upside down in an all-singing, all-dancing must-see musical comedy, guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages!

Sat 6th-Sun 7th June: In The Night Garden Live at the Theatre Royal Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all!

Music by Jeanine Tesori

26th – 30th May 2020 Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe).

All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe www.mtishows.co.uk

Win a family matinee ticket (1 adult/3children or 2 adults/2children) to the Theatre Royal Nottingham on either Weds 27th May 2020 or Thurs 28th May 2020 (2pm matinee performance)

Mon 8th-Sun 14th June: THE WOLVES IN THE WALL at Lakeside Arts Centre Age 7+ and their scared families When Lucy hears noises from behind the walls, she tries to warn her family that there are wolves lurking inside their house Wed 10th-Sun 14th June. Billionaire Boy at the Theatre Royal An amazing new production of David Walliams’ best-selling story!

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For your chance to win please let us know what type of creature is Shrek?

A: Dragon

B: Donkey

C: Ogre

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Mon 6th-Wed 8th April & Wed 27th May : 9.30-4pm. Musical Theatre Workshop at Webster Hall, Keyworth Age 5-15 Based on Frozen and Moana res pectively.T.07914578440.E.info@ musicaltheatreworkshops.co.uk.

W.musicaltheatreworkshops.co.uk

Mon 6th-Thurs 9th: 8-6pm. Holiday Club at Small People, Cropwell Bishop Age 4-12 Fun outdoor activities, please book on 0115 855 7030 or E.hello@smallpeople. co.uk

Mon 6th-Thurs 9th, Tues 14th-Fri 17th April & Tues 26th-Fri 29th May. YMCA Camp Williams at the Emmanuel School, West Bridgford £45 per day £145 per week W.nottsymca.com

Mon 6th-Fri 17th April: West Bridgford Tennis Club: Easter Camp Age 5-16 6th- 9th & 14th-17th April for info & to book: T.0115 981 1699 W.westbridgfordtennisclub.co.uk

Tues 14th-Sat 18th April:10-4pm Easter School Workshop - We Love Musicals at Nottingham Arts Theatre During the weeks course the children will learn Dance skills, singing techniques, build on confidence, make new friends, and much more. £90 T.0115 947 6096

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Wed 10 - Sun 19 Jun 0115 989 5555 www.trch.co.uk Sat 7th, Sat 25th April & Sat 6th June: 2-4pm. Mum2mum market at The Arnold Hill Academy Nearly new baby and children's clothes, used toys and baby equipment at bargain prices W.mum2mummarket.co.uk Sat 7th & Sun 15th, Sat 28th:11am & 2pm Bug Hunting at Rufford Abbey Country Park Age 5+ Come and have a woodland adventure. £5 Per Adult / £3 Per Child / £12.50 Family or Group of 4 Sat 7th:5.30-8pm. SHERWOOD FOREST STAR PARTY Age 8+ Join us on a journey of discovery about our night sky. This event will take place whatever the weather! Please book in advance via EventBrite (booking fee applicable) or at the Visitor Centre.

Wed 15th April: 10-4pm. WIRE SCULPTURE at Lakeside Arts Centre Age 8-12 Learn how to use wire and other materials to make a sculpture of your choice – the limit is your imagination. £20. Cannot be booked online T.0115 846 7777

Events in March Fri 6th: Harlem Globetrotters at the Motorpoint Arena The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters, featuring some of the most electrifying athletes on the planet.

W.motorpointarenanottingham.com Fri 6th-Sun 15th: British Science Week at Green's Windmill Celebrate British Science Week at our interactive science centre FREE ENTRY, 6th to 8th March & 11th to 15th March.

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Start your child's fantastic journey in athletic movement with Mini Athletics.

Sessions across Nottingham for 2-7 year-olds. Book your place at miniathletics.com #winningthegoldmedalfor2to7yearolds

Sat 7th: UK in Space Festival at the National Space Centre Get hands-on with real science & discover new missions heading to space.W.spacecentre.co.uk Sat 7th-Sun 3rd May: 11-3pm.

Weekend Family Activities at Nottingham Contemporary Free Visit Nottingham Contemporary every weekend during the exhibitions for free family activities and to get creative together. Suitable for all ages. No need to book. Just drop in and stay as long as you like.

Sat 7th-Sun 8th:12-4pm.International Women’s weekend at Newstead Abbey Costumed Volunteers will be telling tales of the famous or infamous women of Newstead. W.gigantic.com/venue/ ravenshead/newstead-abbey Sun 8th: 9.15-10.15am. Science Tots Detectives at The Pudding Pantry Sherwood Age 3-6 £6.50 for one, siblings £3.50.

Book in advance on Facebook @ sciencetotsnottingham, or text Nina 07814435381.

Sun 8th: 10-11am. Rumble in the Jungle – Messy Play Colwick Age 6mths-5yrs.

Jungle-themed messy play event , come along, have a roarsome time and leave the cleaning up to us here at Mess Around Nottingham! Prebooking essential via our website.

W.messarounduk.com/Nottingham Sun 8th & Sat 14th & Sun 29th: 11am & 2pm Build a Bird Box at Rufford Abbey Country Park Age 5+ You will get hands on and learn about what feathery friends it might attract.

Materials and tools provided all children must be accompanied by an adult £10 per box made

Fri 13th:7.30-9.30pm. Star Party at Sherwood Pines Age 8-16 The brilliant planet Venus will be enticingly well placed in the western sky for our spring star party.£10 per adult, £6.50 per child. E. lindsey. mcculloch-howe@forestryengland.uk T.0300 0675 467 Fri 13th-Sat 14th: ISU World Junior Synchronized Skating Championships® at the Motorpoint Arena W.wjsysc2020.com Sat 14th: 9.30-12.30. Open Day at St. Joseph's School, Derby Rd, Nottingham T-0115 941 8356 Sat 14th: 11am-1pm. Rushcliffe Country Park Wildlife Watch Group: Arachnids Outdoor fun for 8-12 year olds.

Discovering our 8-legged friends.

Booking required, £3 donation suggested, E.rushcliffewatch@nottswt. co.uk Sat 14th: The Magical Music of Harry Potter at the Royal Concert Hall We suggest you bring your own wands, just in case a quick spell is necessary.

Remember, swish and flick! ‘Wingardium Leviosa!’

Sat 14th-Sun 15th: Brickish Weekend at the National Space Centre Now in its tenth year, the weekend will see the whole building filled with huge LEGO creations, rare kits, planes, trains and automobiles. W.spacecentre.co.uk Thurs 19th ,Thurs 14th May & Tues 9th June: 9.30-12. Open Day at The Iona School, Sneinton Meet the teachers and children and learn more about our school. Contact Lucy Wilkins.T- 0115 941 5295 E-lucy@ theionaschool.org.uk.

Sat 21st: Muddy Feet Outdoors : MOTHER'S DAY FAMILY SESSION at St Peter's Church Centre, Tollerton W.muddyfeetoutdoors.co.uk

Sat 21st: 1-4pm. Spring Fayre at Green's Windmill There will be a varied selection of stalls to browse, tours of the windmill at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm, and home-made pizza fresh from the community garden pizza oven. Entry is FREE. Tours are £3 for adults and £2 for children.

Sat 21st: 2-3pm. Rumble in the Jungle – Messy Play Sherwood Jungle-themed messy play event , come along, have a roarsome time and leave the cleaning up to us here at Mess Around Nottingham! Prebooking essential via our website.

W.messarounduk.com/Nottingham Sat 21st: 7.30-10pm. Spring Concert

by Blackwood Clarinets at St Martin's Sherwood Tickets £10 including refreshments from Windblowers. T.0115 941 0543 Sat 21st-Sat 28th: New Youth Theatre present “Seussical The Musical Jr”. at Bonington Theatre, Arnold W.newyouththeatre.co.uk/Nottingham Sun 22nd: Mother’s Day at Mr Mulligan's Pirate Golf, Calverton 3 course carvery lunch, free adventure golf £19.95 adults, £9.50 6-12yrs, U5's free. includes £50 gift voucher for mum!

T.0115 965 5600 Sun 22nd: Mother's Day Afternoon Teas at Newstead Abbey £15 per person | £20 per person including a glass of prosecco. £7.50 – Child Normal car parking charges apply.

Sun 22nd: 10-5pm Mother's Day at Manor Farm Park & Woodlands It’s time to treat those lovely Mums to a day out One free ticket for Mum with each paying child. W.manorfarm.info Sun 22nd: Sweet Treats for Mother’s Day at Green's Windmill Age 3+ Bake a special gift for mother on Mother’s Day! All ingredients supplied.

Booking essential. We're running six 45-minute sessions at 10.15am, 11am, 11.45am, 1pm, 1.45pm & 2.30pm.

Tues 24th-Sat 4th April: MAMMA MIA! at the Royal Concert Hall Have the time of your life at MAMMA MIA! Fri 27th: 6-9pm. Wildlife Superheroes at Attenborough Nature Reserve Age 4+ Come along to Attenborough dressed up as your favourite superhero (optional!) and use your special senses to learn about the superhero powers of our native wildlife. There will be tons of activities inside and out all night Sat 28th: From 6.45pm. Sherwood Observatory Open Evening We do not have a specific finish time.

We will continue to accept new visitors and run all our activities and displays until the last people arrive and depart.

W.sherwood-observatory.org.uk Sun 29th: Hey Duggee at White Post Farm Personal appearances at intervals throughout the day. Interactive farm activities and Farmer Ant and Farmer George hosting the free-range fun.

W.whitepostfarm.co.uk Sun 29th: 10-12. Mum2Mum Market at Nottingham Tennis Centre Nearly new baby and children's clothes, used toys and baby equipment at bargain prices W.mum2mummarket.co.uk

Events in April Wed 1st-Fri 3rd April: Into the Clouds at Nonsuch Studios Shows from 10am. Sensory Interactive show designed for and around babies. £10 for 1 adult & 1 child 0-5yrs, £5 per additional adult. Please book in advance T. 0115 837 1950 Sat 4th: Mini Pizza Baking at Green's Windmill Age 3+ £5 per child Start the Easter hols with a tasty treat. All ingredients supplied.

Booking essential. We're running six 45-minute sessions at 10.15am, 11am, 11.45am, 1pm, 1.45pm & 2.30pm.

Sat 4th-Sun 5th: 11-5pm. Robin Hood Live at Newstead Abbey This unique immersive experience will take you back to 12th Century Nottingham to witness the epic struggle between the Sheriff of Nottingham and Robin Hood.

Please check with the venue before travelling as details of events may have changed since going to print.

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Part of the University of Nottingham

WHEEE! Lakeside’s International Children’s Theatre and Dance Festival Saturday 23 May – Sunday 31 May

Including: Free Family Weekend, 30-31 May Architects of Air's World Premiere Luminarium 2020

lakesidearts.org.uk/wheee | 0115 846 7777 #Wheee20 Join the conversation @lakesidearts

Sat 4th-Sun 19th: 11-3pm. Easter Holiday Activities: Curious Constructions at Nottingham Contemporary FREE Get creative as a family with our making activities. We'll be exploring the world from different angles to change our view of the everyday. Suitable for all ages. No need to book. Just drop in and stay as long as you like. Closed Mon 6th Sat 4th-Sun 19th: Easter Eggstravaganza at Manor Farm Park & Woodlands Throughout the school Easter Holidays, see our newly hatched chicks, join in our Easter hunt in the woodlands, ride Ernie the Milk Float, enjoy a day on the farm and spend time in the craft room making something to take home.

W.manorfarm.info Sat 4th-Sun 19th: Easter Mystery Egg Hunt at Attenborough Nature Reserve Collect your egg hunt trail pack from Reception, search our reserve for clues and return to claim your prize! £5 per child Sat 4th-Sun 19th: Apollo 13 at the National Space Centre Discover the truth behind the mission, and how the third spacecraft intended to land on the moon never made it W.spacecentre.co.uk Sat 4th-Sun 19th: Easter Mystery Egg Hunt at Attenborough Nature Reserve Collect your egg hunt trail pack from Reception, search our reserve for clues and return to claim your prize! £5 per child Mon 6th: 10-3pm. Whittling in the Woods at Sherwood Pines Age 8+ Join us for a family day at our secluded bushcraft camp learning traditional woodworking skills. £15 per person. Booking and payment in advance essential E.Karina.thornton@ forestryengland.uk T.0300 067 5463

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Mon 6th-Fri 17th: Spring Festival at White Post Farm W.whitepostfarm.co.uk Mon 6th-Thurs 9th: EASTER FAMILY FEST at Nottingham Playhouse A host of activities for children and their families.W.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk T. 0115 941 9419 Thurs 9th: Easter Biscuit Baking at Green's Windmill Age 3+ £4 per child. Bake your own Easter biscuits. All ingredients supplied.

Booking essential. We're running six 45-minute sessions at 10.15am, 11am, 11.45am, 1pm, 1.45pm & 2.30pm.

Thurs 9th: 12-3pm EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA at Highfields Park FREE Easter egg hunt! The Easter Bunny has hidden clues around the park Crack the clues as you follow the trail through the park to win a small prize. Just drop in.

Fri 10th-Sun 12th: 10-3pm. Eggciting Easter Egg Hunt at Green's Windmill Age 3+ £5 per child. Find our eggs to win amazing prizes! Drop-in session, booking not required Fri 10th-Mon 13th: 11-5pm.

Eggcellent Easter Weekend at Belvoir Castle Bring the whole family along a magical trail through the woodlands. The trail is free and included in the children’s entrance ticket. W.belvoircastle.com Sat 11th: 9.15-10.15. Science Tots Sensational Senses at The Pudding Pantry Sherwood Age 3-6 £6.50 for one, siblings £3.50.

Book in advance on Facebook @ sciencetotsnottingham, or text Nina 07814435381.

Sat 11th: 11-1pm. Rushcliffe Country Park Wildlife Watch Group: Spring into Action Outdoor fun for 8-12 year olds. A look at what is happening all around. Booking required.£3 donation suggested E.rushcliffewatch@nottswt.c.uk

Sun 12th: Easter Fun Day at Mr Mulligan's Pirate Golf, Calverton 3 course carvery lunch, personalised egg hunt including free chocolate egg per child, free adventure golf, £55 for family ticket 2 adults/2 children T.0115 965 5600 Papplewick Pumping Station Steam Events: Sun 12th-Mon 13th April: 11-5pm Easter (Model Subs & Spring Fair) Sat 9th-Sun 10th May: 11-5pm May Bank (Classic & Vintage Vehicles) Sun 24th-Mon 25th May: 11-5pm Spring Bank (Craft Fair) Steam day admissions with unlimited 12-month entry: Adult Senior £10 / Student £8.50 Children aged 16yrs and below receive FREE admission.

W.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk Tues 14th: 11-4pm. CLAY MASK MAKING at Lakeside Arts Centre Age 5+ Learn about the drama of Roman theatre masks and other fascinating faces from the past and then make your own clay mask to take home. Free, just drop in.

Wed 15th: Kidz Bop at the Royal Concert Hall Kidz Bop, the number 1 music brand for kids, is bringing the Kidz Bop World Tour back to the UK Wed 15th-Sun 19th: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL BRINGS 'CRYSTAL' TO THE MOTORPOINT ARENA Featuring a multitude of ice-skating styles from extreme and freelance to figure skating.

Thurs 16th: Children’s Bread Baking at Green's Windmill Age 3+ £4 per child. Bring the kids to bake their very own delicious bread in our bread baking workshop! All ingredients supplied. Booking essential. We're running six 45-minute sessions at 10.15am, 11am, 11.45am, 1pm, 1.45pm & 2.30pm.

Thurs 16th: JUNIOR MOTOR DAY at Nottingham Off Road Events Age 8-14 Quads Karts/4x4/Trek & mission. £65 incl lunch. T. 0115 953 9865 W.nottinghamoffroadevents.co.uk Fri 17th &Fri 29th May : 9-11.30am.

Little Wickets Tots Hot Shots at West Bridgford Tennis Club Age 3-5 The kids will enjoy several warm-up activities before being split into small age-based groups to enjoy a separate session of Cricket & Tennis activities. £20 per child W.littlewickets.com Fri 17th: JUNIOR ACTIVITY DAY at Nottingham Off Road Events Age 8-14 Combat games, lunch, quads rifles, water gun skirmish £45 per child. T.0115 953 9865 W.nottinghamoffroadevents. co.uk Sun 19th: 11-12. Eggztravaganza – Messy Play Arnold Age 6mths-5yrs Easter-themed messy play, come along, play and leave the cleaning up to us here at Mess Around Nottingham! Pre-booking essential via our website.W.messarounduk.com/ nottingham Sun 19th: Sing-a-long-a The Greatest Showman at the Royal Concert Hall Wed 22nd: Home Education Day at the National Space Centre Age 5-14 The National Space Centre’s Education team is hosting a full day of talks and workshops to home educated children.

W.spacecentre.co.uk Thurs 23rd: St George’s Day Biscuit Baking & Late Opening at Green's Windmill Age 3+ £4 per child. £4 per child. To celebrate St George’s Day, we’re staying open late and running our popular biscuit baking activity for children. All ingredients supplied. The mill will also be open for visitors. Booking essential for biscuit activity. We're running four 45-minute sessions at 4pm, 4.45pm, 5.30pm, & 6.15pm.

WPF Events Calendar 2020 Come and meet the gang..

March 29th April 6th-17th

Spring Festival (featuring Compost’s Easter Quest)

April 25th-26th

All About Animals with Fern & Rory

May 26th-29th July 25thAugust 7th

Hey Duggee

Witchcraft & Wizardry Week Beside the Seaside

August 10th-14th August 17th - 21st

Jurassic Farm Park

August 25th - 27th

Roll Up, Roll Up:The Circus at WPF (featuring The National Festival Circus)

Toy Adventures

More exciting events will be announced throughout the year!

Papplewick Pumping Station

Science Fiction Day

Manor Farm Park & Woodlands

Located in East Leake, 10 minutes from the A52 Ring Road. Take the A60 towards Loughborough from the Nottingham Knight roundabout on the A52.

Online early bird prices until 4th March

Sunday June 14th 11am - 4pm

£8.00 per adult, children under 16 FREE

Star Wars re-enactors, The Whiterose Ghostbusters team, Judge Dredd law enforcers, a large model exhibition plus appearances by Norman Lovett (Red Dwarf) and Colin Baker (Dr Who in the mid-1980s)

0115 9632938

Rigg Lane, Ravenshead, Notts. NG15 9AJ www.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk

22nd March

4th to 19th April

Mums visit free for Mother’s Day Easter Eggstravaganza Online early bird prices until 23rd April

23rd to 31st May

May Half Term Pirate Party Manor Farm Park & Woodlands Castle Hill | East Leake | LE12 6LU Tel: 01509 852525 Email: enquiries@manorfarm.info

Sat 25th: 12-4. CITY NATURE CHALLENGE at Highfields Park FREE Just drop in, suitable for all.

Calling all mini-beast enthusiasts, environmentalists or those potty about plants. Help us find as many different species in our park as possible as part of this worldwide challenge.

Sat 25th: 8.30-10.30pm Forest of Light Run at Sherwood Pines The Forest of Light Run is a night run through Sherwood Pines. 2.5k lap course complete as many as you can!

Adult £26, Junior (11-16 years) £16 Medals and prizes, Food, drink and music W.forestryengland.uk/forestevent/events-sherwood-pines/forestlight-run

Online early bird prices until 20th May

20th & 21st June

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Sun 26th: 11-2.30pm. City Nature Challenge at Woodthorpe Meadow Family fun day with games and activities to showcase and identify the species on site using mobile phone apps and activity sheets T. 01159588242 Wed 29th-Sun 17th May: The Magnificent Spiegeltent in the Old Market Square Including a varied programme of events for children and families.

Events in May

Sat 25th-Sun 26th: All About Animals with Fern & Rory at White Post Farm W.whitepostfarm.co.uk

Sat 2nd: 7.30-9.30pm. It's A Trap The Improvised Star Wars Show at Nottingham Playhouse £9 full (£7 concessions It's A Trap explores untold stories of the Star Wars universe. May the Second Be With You…!

Sun 26th: 10-12. West Bridgford Tennis Club, Open Morning FREE Fun games and activities, 3yrs-Adults T.0115 981 1699 W.westbridgfordtennisclub.co.uk

Sat 2nd-Sun 3rd: Em-Con at the Motorpoint Arena EM-Con, the largest film and television convention in the East Midlands.

W.motorpointarenanottingham.com

Sun 26th: 10-12.30pm. TRACKS, TRAILS & SIGNS at Sherwood Forest Country Park FREE Learn to identify the signs left behind by wildlife, from badgers and bats to dogs and deer. For all the family; but under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.W.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tracks-trailssigns-tickets-91757383805

Sun 3rd: 11-12. Happimess – Messy Play West Bridgford Age 6myhs-5yrs Trolls inspired messy play event, come along, play and leave the cleaning up to us here at Mess Around Nottingham!

Pre-booking essential via our website.

W.messarounduk.com/nottingham

Sun 26th: 10-4pm. BBC Radio Nottingham’s Big Day Out at Green's Windmill FREE There’s something for all the family!

Sun 26th: 10-3pm. Bunny Old Wood Open Day Join us at this lovely reserve- with a guided walk at 11am, children's activities and info about woodland history (not to mention the bluebells).

T.0115 937 4906

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Fri 8th: VE Day at Belvoir Castle General admission to the Castle that day includes all activities unless otherwise stated. W.belvoircastle.com Sat 9th-Sun 10th: National Mills Weekend at Green's Windmill Celebrate National Mills Weekend with us by visiting Nottingham City’s working windmill.

Sun 10th: 9.15-10.15 Science Tots Geology Rocks at The Pudding Pantry Sherwood Age 3-6 £6.50 for one, siblings £3.50.

Book in advance on Facebook @ sciencetotsnottingham, or text Nina 07814435381.

Mon 11th: Small Space Alien Explorers at the National Space Centre Can you find the aliens around the Centre, or even become one? Join our Mission Controllers as we take a trip around our Universe to see if there is something out there. W.spacecentre. co.uk Tues 12th-Wed 13th:Strictly Come Dancing The Professionals at the Royal Concert Hall Don’t miss these amazing dancers as they bring the world’s finest moves to a venue near you, in what promises to be a Strictly fab-u-lous occasion.

Fri 15th-Sun 14th June. Nottingham Puppet Festival Local, national and international artists, both upcoming and old-hands, will be bringing their talents and demonstrating their skills at locations across the city, with a medley of free street theatre, shows, workshops and music and plenty more spectacular sights and sounds taking place W.nottinghampuppetfestival.co.uk Sat 16th: 1-3pm. NOC : Explore the Parks-Rushcliffe Country Park Nottinghamshire Orienteering Club family friendly event. W.noc-uk.org Sun 17th: The Great British Dog Walk in aid of Hearing Dogs UK at Belvoir Castle When you support The Great British Dog Walk you help deaf people leave loneliness behind and reconnect with life. Tickets: W.hearingdogs.org.uk/ support/events/gbdw-belvoir-castle/ Sun 17th: 10-1pm. Pregnancy Pop up event at The Blossom Tree, Keyworth & Sun 7th June: 1-4pm at the Sawley Memorial Hall Tickets are £10 per person or £15 per couple. For more details and to purchase tickets for the events please visit our website W.eastmudlandsbabya ndtoddlershow.co.uk Sat 23rd: Salt Dough Modelling at Green's Windmill Age 3+ £3 per child. Using our salt dough, work your imagination to make a creation! All materials supplied. Booking essential We're running six 45-minute sessions at 10.15am, 11am, 11.45am, 1pm, 1.45pm & 2.30pm.

Outdoor Cinema at Newstead Abbey Sat 23rd: 8pm. The Lion King Sun 24th: 8pm The Rocky Horror Picture Show (15) Food, Snacks, Bar and Music before the film starts. Gates open 8pm, film starts shortly after sunset.W.adventurecinema. co.uk/venues/newstead-abbey Sat 23rd-Sun 31st: May Half Term Pirate Party at Manor Farm Park & Woodlands Online early bird prices until 23rd April W.manorfarm.info

Sat 23rd-Sat 30th: WORLD PREMIERE LUMINARIUM 2020 at Highfields Park £4, Priority Entry £5, Under 18 months free. Suitable for all, under 16s must be accompanied by a paying adult. Part of Whee! festival at Lakeside Arts Sun 24th-Mon 25th: 11-4pm. Spring Bank Holiday Craft and Gift Fair at Newstead Abbey FREE ENTRY Pick out some truly unique gifts from our local craft makers and traders Tues 26th-Fri 29th: Witchcraft & Wizardry Week at White Post Farm W.whitepostfarm.co.uk Wed 27th-Sat 30th: CIRQUE BERSERK! at Nottingham Playhouse A range of thrilling acts, from old favourites to stunning new ones, all created especially for theatre.

Wed 27th: 10-3pm. Bushcraft for Families at Sherwood Pines Age 6+ Join the rangers for a day of bushcraft activities. Build survival shelters, light fires and find out how to use a knife safely. £15. Booking and payment in advance essential. E.Karina.thornton@ forestryengland.uk T.0300 067 5463 Thurs 28th: Mini Pizza Baking, Fri 29th Biscuit Making & Sat 30th Cheese Straw Baking at Green's Windmill Age 3+ £5/ £4/£4 per child. All ingredients supplied. Booking essential. We're running six 45-minute sessions at 10.15am, 11am, 11.45am, 1pm, 1.45pm & 2.30pm.

Sat 30th: 2-3pm. Happimess – Messy Play Sherwood Age 6mths-5yrs Trolls inspired messy play event, come along, play and leave the cleaning up to us here at Mess Around Nottingham! Pre-booking essential via our website.W.messarounduk.com/ Nottingham Sat 30th-Sun 31st: WHEEE! FREE FAMILY WEEKEND at Highfields Park Free (with the exception of Architects of Air Luminarium), just drop in Suitable for all. Fabulous arts and crafts and a great series of live performance events to thrill children of all ages over two days. W.lakesidearts.org.uk

Events in June Mon 1st: 7-9.30pm. A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM at Sherwood Forest Country Park Join Shakespeare’s Globe on Tour for a magical evening at the Major Oak. W.shakespearesglobe.com/seasons/ globe-on-tour-2020/#plays Thurs 4th: Cheese Straw Baking & Late Opening at Green's Windmill Age 3+ £4 per child. All ingredients supplied.

The mill will also be open for visitors.

Booking essential for the cheese straw activity. We're running four 45-minute sessions at 4pm, 4.45pm, 5.30pm, & 6.15pm. No booking required to visit the mill.

Thurs 4th-Sun 7th: The Major Oak Woodland Festival at Sherwood Forest The Major Oak Woodland Festival celebrates Britain’s greatest heart of oak!

Fri 5th-Sun 7th: Luna Open Air Cinema Event at Belvoir Castle Enjoy a twilight delight under the stars in the Vale of Belvoir as we welcome back Luna Open Air Cinema for the third year running. W.belvoircastle.com Sat 6th: 1-3pm. NOC : Explore the Parks-Highfields Park Nottinghamshire Orienteering Club family friendly event W.noc-uk.org

Sat 6th-Sun 14th: Nature Valley Open at the Nottingham Tennis Centre The event attracts tennis stars from around the world to compete for the grass court crown. W.lta.org.uk Sun 7th: 9.15-10.15. Science Tots What's the Matter?" at The Pudding Pantry Sherwood Age 3-6 £6.50 for one, siblings £3.50.

Book in advance on Facebook @ sciencetotsnottingham, or text Nina 07814435381.

Sat 13th-Sun 14th : Jousting at Belvoir Castle Step back in time with the Belvoir Knights. It’s far from ordinary and an experience never to forget.

W.belvoircastle.com Sun 14th: 10-11am. Life’s a Beach – Messy Play Colwick Age 6mths-5yrs Summer-themed messy play event, come along, play and leave the cleaning up to us here at Mess Around Nottingham! Pre-booking essential via our website.W.messarounduk.com/ nottingham Sun 14th: 11-4pm. Science Fiction Day at Papplewick Pumping Station Admission: £8.00 per adult, children under 16 FREE. W.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk Sat 20th: 12-4pm. 7TH NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY FESTIVAL at Lakeside Arts Centre Free, just drop in. Suitable for everyone including those with a general interest.

Sat 20th-Sun 21st: 10.30-3.30pm.

Indoor Pop Up Craft Market at Rufford Abbey Country Park Enjoy a variety of local craft stalls inside our Art Gallery! Free entry, car parking charges apply.

Sat 20th-Sun 21st: Wizards, fairies and unicorns at Manor Farm Park & Woodlands Join us in our Enchanted Woodland for two days of enchanted woodland games, crafts and animal adventures.

Under twos visit free of charge.

W.manorfarm.info Sun 21st: Father’s Day Classic Car Exhibit at Belvoir Castle Enjoy a family day out at Belvoir Castle; indulge in history, explore the magnificent estate and marvel at our Father’s Day Classic Car exhibit.

W.belvoircastle.com Sun 21st: Father’s Day Biscuit Baking at Green's Windmill Age 3+ £4 per child. Bake a special gift for father on Father’s Day! All ingredients supplied.

Booking essential. We're running six 45-minute sessions at 10.15am, 11am, 11.45am, 1pm, 1.45pm & 2.30pm.

Thurs 25th: 6pm. The Drivetime Concert & Choir at the Royal Concert Hall The concert style is informal and fun, and our presenter, Tom Redmond, will introduce the pieces from the stage so it’s ideal for families too.

Sat 27th: 10-11am. Life’s a Beach – Messy Play Sawley Age 6mths-5yrs Summer-themed messy play event, come along, play and leave the cleaning up to us here at Mess Around Nottingham! Pre-booking essential via our website.W.messarounduk.com/ Nottingham Sat 27th-Sun 28th: Retro-Fest at Newstead Abbey The main aim of RetroFest Time is to host a friendly two-day event that is retro inspired. All our events are dog friendly; have free parking and under 15s are FREE when with a paying adult.W.eventbrite.co.uk/e/its-retrofesttime-newstead-abbey-tickets

WIN! a weekend family pass to the Gloworm Festival (2 adults & 2 children, excluding camping) For your chance to win please answer the following question...

Who are appearing with Andy at Gloworm? a) the Bluesocks b) the Oddsocks or c) the Stinkysocks Please check Gloworm’s advert for your answer and enter online at www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts or /east-south-notts or post to Family Grapevine Nottinghamshire, 11 Chilton Drive, Watnall, Nottingham NG16 1HL Closing date: Sunday 7th June 2020 Competition run in both editions of Family Grapevine Notts, to view full T&C’s please visit one of our FG websites.

Sat 27th-Sat 4th July: New Youth Theatre present The Little Mermaid at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold Show tickets available online or T.0115 967 0114

Puzzle Answers Here is how the Easter Bunny got to the basket of eggs on page 15

Sun 28th: 10-4pm. Positively Empowered Kids Festival at Nottingham Racecourse An inspiring day packed with lots of free fun activities, excitement and knowledge to help your child to feel empowered about their future!

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For more events please visit our website thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/ east-south-notts or follow us on Facebook

And we spotted 20 eggs...hope you did too!!

Here are the 7 differences on our puzzle on page 8

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