West Notts/Newark & Southwell Family Grapevine Autumn/Winter 2019/20

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Magazine|Website|Facebook Hello and welcome to our Autumn/Winter magazine which is, as usual full of information and, hopefully, inspiration for families in Notts. Its hard to believe that this is our 11th year of publishing our one-stop magazines which are by local families, for local families and we hope that you continue to enjoy our publications, websites and Facebook page and find them really useful for you and your family.

In This Issue Activities & Classes for Children Under 5yrs............................................10 Activities & Classes for 5yrs-Teens13 Antenatal & Postnatal........................7 Baby & Toddler Groups.................... 9 Childcare ..............................................20 Children’s Centres ............................... 8 Daycare Nurseries.............................20 Families with Additional Needs....25 Family Health ....................................... 6 Family Support & Advice...................6 Independent Schools.......................24 Libraries..................................................4

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Local Services • Community Please mention the

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For more details about our open day event, sending in donations or volunteering in the shop, please contact : Home-Start Mansfield on 01623 653391 Shelley 07765 407915 or Hazel 07792 452775 homestart.mansfield@gmail.com www.home-start.org.uk/home-start-mansfield

Registration & Naming Eastwood Registration Office,Town Council Office, Nottm Rd, Tues & Wed 9-4.30 appt only, Call 0300 500 8080 Hucknall Registration Office, Hucknall District Council Offices, Watnall Road, Call 0300 500 8080 Long Eaton Registration Office, Town Hall, Weds, Booked Through Ilkeston, Call 01629 531382 Mansfield District Register Office, County House, 100 Chesterfield Rd South, Call 0300 500 80 80

Central Library, Angel Row, Nottingham.

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

Mansfield Woodhouse Library, Church St, M 9.30-12.30, T/Th 9.30-6.30, Fri 9.30-4, Sat 9.30-1, Call 01623 677 200

Eastwood Library, Wellington Place, M/Th 9-6, Tues/Sat 9-1, Fri 9-2, Call 01623 677 200

Newark Library, Baldertongate, M/W 9-6.30, T/Th/F 9-6, Sat 9-4, Call 01623 677 200

Edgewood Library, Christchurch Rd, Hucknall, Wed/Fri 12-4.15, Call 01623 677 200

Ravenshead Library, Milton Court, T/ Th/F/S 9-12.30, T/Th 1.30-6, Fri 1.30-5.30, Call 01623 794634

Edwinstowe Library, High St, Tu 9.306,Th 9.30-1, Fri 9.30-5.30, Sat 10-1, Call 01623 677 200 Farnsfield Library, New Hill, M/W 9-12.30, F 2-6, Sat 9-1, Call 01623 677 200

Stapleford Registration Office, Stapleford Library, Church Street, Th 9-4.30, Call 0300 500 8080

Forest Town Library, Clipstone Rd West, Mansfield, M 9.30-12.30, Tue/F 2-5.30, Th 9.30-6, Sat 9.30-1, Call 01623 677 200

Sutton in Ashfield Registration Office, Sutton Library, M-Thurs 9-4.30, Fri 9-4, Call 0300 500 80 80

Hucknall Library, South Street, M/T/Th/F 9-6, Wed 9-12, Sat 9-4, Call 01623 677 200

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Libraries Annesley Woodhouse Library, Acacia Centre, Acacia Avenue, Tues 2-6, Sat 9-1, Call 01623 677 200 Aspley Library, Nuthall Rd, Mon/Tu/ Wed/Fri 9-6pm, Thur & Sat 9-1pm, Call 0115 915 2802

Southwell Library, The Bramley Centre, King St, M 9-6, T/W/F 9-5, Th 9-1, Sat 9-3, Sun 113, Call 01636 677 200 Stapleford Library, Church St, M/Th 9.30-6, T/F/S 9-1, Call 0115 939 9178 Strelley Road Library, Aspley. M/W/F 9-6pm, Tue/Sat 9-1pm Call 0115 915 2880

Huthwaite Library, Sutton Road, Mon/Wed/ Sat 9.30-12.30, Fri 2-5.30, Call 01623 677 200

Sutton in Ashfield Library, Idlewells Shopping Centre, M/T/Th/F 9-5.30, Wed 9-6, Sat 9-3, Call 01623 677 200

Inham Nook Library, Barn Croft, Chilwell, Th 10-12.30 & 2-4.30, Sat 10-1, Call 01623 677 200

Toton Library, Stapleford Lane, Mon 1.30-5, W/F 9.30-1 & 2-5, Sat 9.30-1, Call 01623 677 200

Jacksdale Library, The Dale Club, Mon/Wed 1-5, Sat 9-12, Call 01623 677 200

Wollaton Library, Bramcote Lane, M/F 9-6pm, Tue/Th 9-7pm, W/S 9-1pm, Call 0115 915 2809

Kimberley Library, Main Street, Mon/Fri 9-5, Wed/Sat 9-1, Call 01623 677 200 Kirkby in Ashfield Library, Ashfield Precinct, M-F 9-5, Sat 9-1, Call 01623 677 200

Balderton Library, Main St, Mon 9-12.30 & 2-5. Tue 2-6, Thurs 9-12.30 & 2-6, Fri & Sat 9-12.30, Call 01623 677 200

Ladybrook Library, Ladybrook Lane, Mansfield, Tu/Th 9.30-1 & 1.30-5, Sat 9-12.30, Call 01623 677 200

Beeston Library, Foster Ave, M/W/Th, F 9-6, Tues 9-7, Sat 9-4, Call 01623 677 200

Long Eaton Library, Tamworth Rd, M/Tu 9-5, W/Th/F 9-7, Sat 9-4, Call 01629 531 470

Bilborough Library, Bracebridge Dr, Mon/Tue/Thur 9-6pm, Fri & Sat 9-1pm, Call 0115 915 2820

Mansfield Library, Westgate, Mansfield, Mon-Fri 8.30-5.30, Sat 9-4, Sun 11-3, Call 01623 677 200

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Selston Library, Tin Hat Centre, Chapel Road, M/T 9.30-5, Wed 1-6, Fri 9.30-12, Call 01623 677 200

Voluntary Work Ashfield Voluntary Action, Portland St, Kirkby, Volunteering, Group Support, Call 01623 555551 Bells Lane Community Centre Aspley. Play & Staffing volunteers needed, full training & support Call 0115 915 7605 British Red Cross, First Aid Trainers & Community Educators, www.redcross.org.uk Broxtowe Volunteer Centre, Beeston, Var Opportunities,16yrs+ Call 0115 917 8080

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Broxtowe Women’s Project, Recruiting volunteers & trustees Call 01773 718555 Carers Trust Volunteer Service, Community befriending for carers & their loved ones Call 0115 824 6666 Eastwood Volunteer Bureau, Wellington Place, Call 01773 535255 Family Lives: Volunteers needed to help local families become active, healthier & more confident Call 07715 375342 Help primary school children with their literacy with Literacy Volunteers Call 0115 876 5474 Home-Start Mansfield, Volunteers Needed to Support Families with Under 5’s, Call 01623 653391 Home-Start Nottingham, Volunteers Needed to Support Families with Under 5’s, Call 0115 962 4262

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Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance, Help With Fundraising Events, Call 0115 254 8469

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Mansfield Volunteer Centre, Wood Street, Various Opportunities, Call 01623 392 444

ST LEONARD’S COMMUNITY CENTRE - WOLLATON Bramcote Lane, Wollaton, Notts, NG8 2ND

St John Ambulance, County HQ,Training Enquiries, Call 0844 770 4800

Saturday 30th Nov 2019 10-12pm Saturday 29th Feb 2020 10-12pm

The Helpful Bureau, Stapleford, Call 0115 949 1175

NOTTINGHAM TENNIS CENTRE University Boulevard, Notts, NG7 2QH

Under One Roof, Community Resources, 3A Vine Terrace, 16yrs+, Call 0115 952 1236.

Volunteer Counsellors needed at Childline Nottingham!, Call 02075 396016

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Family Finances & Law Ellis-Fermor & Negus, Beeston & Long Eaton. Call 0115 922 1591

Use Notts Mediation: Resolve Separation & Divorce Amicably, Call 0115 9068 078

NCT Charity Nearly New Sales represent the best Lutterell Hall sales of high-quality, used baby and children’s Church Drive Childrenswear, NG2 6AY items. Sell your surplus itemsWest to getBridgford, some extra Furniture money, & Equipment or bag some bargains and help raise money Saturday 16thNovember Bibbles Bandana Bibs, the Practical & Stylish the charity’s work to support 12.00-13.30 Early 11.45am entry for NCT members

Saturday The 14 July, 10.00-11.30am Bristols Early Days, Sutton-in-Ashfield, £1 entry per adult, children free Nursery & Toy Specialist, Call 01623 554227 The Pearson Centre for People, please contact ForYoung further information NNS.nottingham@nct.org.uk JoJo Maman Bebe, The2Poultry Nuart&Rd, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2NH West Bridgford, Childrenswear 0-6yrs NCT members gain early entry from 9.45am Call 01159 586610 Kiddicone, gifts for children £1Sutton, entry per adult, children getthemed free entry Label Traders Factory Shop, Ex M&S/ celebrate First Day At School. www.

ToCall 01623 554026 sell your used items (0-8 to years), volunteer, advertise Mothercare+More!, kiddicone.co.uk or Baby for any further information, please email.

Mamas & Papas, Giltbrook, Lemondrop Kids, Handmade Baby & products, furniture &NNS.Nottingham@nct.org.uk maternity wear, NCT Nottingham Children’s Accessories, Call 07486 383721 Call 0345 268 2000 Pot N Kettle Paint Your Own Pottery, RELoved Boutique, Newark. Nearly-new Beeston, Commissions/Create Your Own designer clothing 0-16yrs/Traditional toys/ Unique Gift! Call 0115 922 8029 Maternity wear Call 01636 918746

Books, Toys and Gifts Butterfly Boutique at Hungry Caterpillar Café, Market Place, Long Eaton.

Call 0115 874 5689

Wood & Toys, Chain Lane, Newark.

Traditional & Educational Wooden Toys Call 01636 613131 Woodlanders, King St, Southwell, Books, Gifts &Traditional Wooden Toys, Call 01636 815 172

Buzz Ceramics, Kimberley, Hand Painted Personalised Gifts, Baby Foot & Hand Prints, Call 0115 875 3664

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Your rights to access, change or move your information are limited, as we need to manage your information in specific ways in order for the research to be reliable and accurate. If you withdraw from the study, we will keep the information about you that we have already obtained. To safeguard your rights, we will use the minimum personally-identifiable information possible. Health and care research should serve the public interest, which means that we have to demonstrate that our research serves the interests of society as a whole. We do this by following the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research.

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Family Support • Family Health Please mention the

Family Grapevine when contacting our advertisers Home-Start Nottingham, Free Family Support for Families with Under 5’s, Call 0115 962 4262

Cruse Bereavement Care, National Helpline for Bereavement Support, Call 0808 808 1677

Kidscape, for parents, concerned relatives, friends of bullied children, Call 0207 730 3300

SANDS Helpline, Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Support, Call 0808 164 3332

Midlands Women’s Aid, (Domestic Violence Helpline), Call 0808 2000 247 Missing People 24hr Helpline, Support/ Sightings & to Report, Call Freefone 116 000

Services with a price to smile for, a general repair or just a bit of advice.

MOT only £39.95 with this voucher

Food for Families

Let’s play Toy project

Beeston Farmers Market, The Square, 3rd Sat monthly, Brooke Farm Shop, Linby, Wide Variety of Locally Grown Produce, Come and Visit our Fantastic Shop! Call 0115 963 2638

Membership FREE

Newark Farmers Market, Market Place, 1st Wed Monthly

Sutton: Ashfield Play Forum

Out of This World, Villa St, Beeston, Organic Foods Ethically Traded, www.ootw.co.uk Call 0115 943 1311

20p per toy to hire Mon-Thurs 9-12pm

Annesley: Acacia Centre Alternate Mondays 10-11am

Huthwaite: All Saints Centre AlternateThursdays 10-11am

01623 441168

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info@ashfieldplayforum.co.uk Ashfield Play Forum, Morven Ave, Sutton. NG17 1AN Charity No. 1037959

Nottinghamshire Family Information Service, Call 0300 500 80 80 Nottinghamshire Women’s Aid, Domestic Abuse, www.nottswa.org, Call 0808 800 0340 NottinghamTwins & Triplets Club, Meetings at various venues, see www. nottinghamtwins.org.uk

Healthwatch Nottingham & Nottinghamshire - the watchdog for health and social care. Call 0115 956 5313

Stop it Now! Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse-Adult Helpline Call 0808 1000 900

Parenting Courses & Support Empowered Parenting; accessible sessions for parents explaining childhood brain development, Call 07929 312377 Family Lives - Helpline & Listening for Parents, Mon-Fri 9-8pm & Weekends10-3pm Call 0808 800 2222 FREE

Hungry Caterpillar Café, Market Place, Long Eaton. Call 0115 874 5689

NCT Antenatal Classes, Postnatal classes & Introducing Solid Food workshops Call 0300 330 0700

Mansfield Play Forum, 31 Hickling Court, Resource Centre/Toy Library/Equipment Hire & Workshops Call 01623 421149

Mulberry Tree Café, Strelley Hall, Open daily 9.30-4pm Call 0115 906 1305

One Parent Families

Resources for Groups & Schools

Child & Family Welfare Action for Young Carers, Support for Young Carers & Families Call 0115 629 310

National Council for the Divorced, Separated & Widowed, Phoenix Clubs, www.ncdsw.org.uk

Blakeley Lane Campsite, www. blakeleylanecampsite.co.uk Call 07477 372 563 Bricks 4 Kidz, Learn, Build, Play with LEGO® Bricks. School clubs/Preschool classes.

Call 07715 801443 British Red Cross, First Aid Courses to Suit Your Needs, www.redcross.org.uk Emotions Toolkit - A valuable resource to support young minds in learning to regulate their emotions Call 07982 246072 Empower Education. Emotional Resilience & Empowerment Programmes for Schools Call 07982 246072

Al-Anon Family Groups, Supports Family/ Friends of Alcoholics Call 0800 0086 811 Alateen, Supports Young People Affected

by Alcoholism, 12-17 Call 020 74593 2070 Broxtowe Women’s Project, Domestic Abuse & Children’s services helpline, Free Legal Surgery & Courses Call 01773 719111 Child Exploitation & Online Protection, Report Online Abuse, www.ceop.police.uk CHILDLINE, Free & Confidential National Helpline & Advice for Children, Call 0800 1111 Childnet International, Adv on Keeping Children Safe Online, www.childnet.com,

Breathe Easy, Support Group for All Affected by Lung Disease Call 03000 030 555

Samaritans, 24 hr Support for Distress or Suicidal Despair, Call 116 123

Trinity Farm Organics, Cossall, Local Produce/Organic/Biodynamic, Call 0115 944 2545

Café Sobar, Friar Lane, alcohol-free bar/ cafe/venue with children’s menu/corner Call 0115 824 0364

Breast Cancer Care, Info/Support for Anyone Affected by Breast Cancer, Call 0808 800 6000

Empower Education. Emotional Resilience & Empowerment Programmes for Schools & Families Call 07982 246072

Women’s Aid, National Domestic Abuse Free 24hr Helpline, Call 0808 2000 247

Family Friendly Cafes

Bliss, Premature & Sick Babies, Support/ Advice, www.bliss.org.uk

Relate, Relationship CounsellingIndividuals/Couples/Families Call 0115 584 278

Riverford Organic, deliver throughout Notts Call 01803 227227

Ashfield Play Forum, Sutton, Craft Store & Toy Hire, Mon-Thurs 9-12 Call 01623 441168

Alcoholics Anonymous, Adv/Help/Support to Give Up Alchohol Call 0800 9177 650

Cancer Journey Nottm & Derbys, Village Hotel Chilwell, Self Help & Support, see Facebook,

The Family Service Help & Support for Children, Young People & Families in Notts, Call 0115 804 1248

Play Forums, Craft Stores & Toy Libraries

Family Health & Wellbeing

NSPCC, Nat. Soc. for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, Call 0800 800 5000

Parsnips and Pears, We grow vegetables on the farm and deliver as a veg box each week Call 0115 822 8622

Watnall Farm Shop, Narrow Lane, Home Produced Meat, Veg Produce & Farm Bakery, Call 0115 938 5741

Broxtowe Play Forum, Stapleford, Craft resources for families & groups. W 10-2 & Thur 10-3.30, Call 0115 949 1497

Missing People’s Message Home, Confidential Help/Adv, Call Freefone 116 000

The Miscarriage Assoc. Support & Advice Helpline, Call 01924 200799

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

Fostering & Adoption Adopt Together, Adoption Service of Faith in Families: www.faithinfamilies.org Call 0115 955 8811 Adoption East Midlands: Enquiries & Discussion About Adoption, Call 0115 804 4567 Fostering in Nottinghamshire, for Enquiries & Information Call 0300 500 8080

Macmillan Cancer Support, Living with Cancer - Emotional & Financial Support, Call 0808 808 00 00 Meningitis Now, Info/Support/Counselling Helpline, Call 0808 80 10 388 Nottingham Support Group for Carers of Children with Eczema, www. nottinghameczema.org.uk PASIC, Parents Assoc for Children Diagnosed with Cancer, Call 0787 422 3462 The Anaphylaxis Campaign, Extreme Allergic Reaction Helpline Call 01252 542029 Yoga & Meditation, Back Problems/Asthma/ Stress & Anxiety, Attenborough & Beeston, Call 07966 245417

Health Centres Beeston Clinic, Wollaton Rd, Call 0115 883 5500 Kimberley Clinic, Newdigate St, Call 0115 916 3301 Long Eaton Health Centre, Midland St, Long Eaton, Call 0115 855 4000 Newark Health Centre, Portland St, Call 01636 652500 Oak Tree Lane Surgery, Jubilee Way South, Mansfield, Call 01623 649991 Oates Hill Health Centre, Forest St, Sutton, Call 01623 5577136 Selston Health Centre, Nottingham Rd, Call 01773 810245 Wollaton Vale Health Centre, Wollaton Call 0115 9282216

First Aid Training for Parents & Carers

Children’s Society, Help & Understanding for Children, www.childrenssociety.org.uk

Nottingham City Council Fostering & Adoption. Information events monthly Call 0115 876 335

FAME, Family Mediation Service, Help in Family Disputes, Call 0115 985 8855

Bereaved Parents

Mini First Aid, Paediatric First Aid Trainers Call 07392 099317

Patchings Art Centre, Nr Calverton, Art and craft workshops Call 0115 965 3479

Families Anonymous, Families Affected by Drug Use Helpline, Call 0207 498 4680

Child Death Helpline, All Affected by the Death of a Child, Call 0808 800 6019

Wellbeing Hub. Independent emotional & physical wellbeing specialists supporting families & schools Call 07982 246072

Home-Start Mansfield, Free Confidential Family Support for Families with Under 5’s, Call 01623 653391

Compassionate Friends, Supporting Bereaved Parents & Families, Call 0845 123 2304

NCT, Bespoke Baby First Aid Courses, To Book or enquire E: firstaid.nottingham@ nct.org.uk

Hands on History, history & archaeology workshops by a real archaeologist!

Call 0115 914 5520

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British Red Cross, Courses Held at Various Venues, www.redcross.org.uk

St John Ambulance, County HQ, Training Enquiries, Call 0844 770 4800

TO ADVERTISE E: shirley@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk T: 0115 938 2910

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Antenatal Services & Support

Bramcote Leisure Centre, Aqua Natal Swim & Bring Baby Swim, Thurs 9.00-9.45am Call 0115 917 3000

Action on Pre Eclampsia, Support & Information Helpline, Call 01386 761848

Bramcote Leisure Centre, Bring Baby - Spin Class Fri 10.45-11.30am Call 0115 917 3000

East Midlands 4D Babyscanning, Nottingham Rd Clinic, Mansfield, Call 01623 624137

Daisy Birthing & Baby - antenatal yoga & baby massage in Southwell & Newark Call 07900 375619

Infertlity Network UK, Families After Assisted Conception Call 01424 732 361

Daisy Birthing Active Antenatal classes with Yoga & Birth Hypnosis, Toton Fri 7pm, Call 07807 773699

NCT, Helping to Prepare for Birth and Parenthood www.nct.org.uk Call 0300 330 0700 Window to the Womb, Bramcote, 3D/4D Baby Bonding Scans, Early Sexing from 16wks, Call 0115 877 6945

Antenatal & Postnatal Wellbeing Antenatal & Doula Care, Newark, Individual Antenatal Classes, Doula & Breastfeeding Support Call 07508 553490

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Winter & Christmas Crafts

MamaBabyBliss, Pregnancy stretch & relax, Wollaton & Hucknall Call 07562 321995 Mumba, Mother & Baby Fitness, Turner Hall, Mansfield Woodhouse, Tues 9,45am. Please book Call 07940 483803 Mummies & Buggies indoor exercise classes, Wed am, Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Mansfield, Call 07940 483803

Here are some great ideas for handmade decorations, presents and activities for all the family

Feeding Winter Birds You will need:

Lard or other hard fat.

A selection of wild bird food, seeds, peanuts, bread & cake crumbs, chopped bacon rind.

Halves of empty orange skins, fir cones etc.

Instructions:

1. Soften the lard or fat in a warm place, place in a bowl and mix in the seeds, nuts, crumbs etc.

2. Puncture holes on opposite sides of the orange skins and thread a length of string through each hole, knotted on the inside and tied at the top for hanging or tie string around the fir cones 3. Press the mixture into the fir cones or fill the orange skins and place in the fridge until set.

Christmas Star Decorations You will need:

Thick card (or buy wooden stars online), pencil, scissors, PVA glue, sweet wrappers/coloured tissue paper, stars/decorations (we used table confetti), hole punch and cord or ribbon.

Instructions:

Newark Sports & Fitness Centre, Aqua Natal Wed 3.10pm & Active Aqua Mon 8.15pm Call 01636 655 780 Nottingham Road Clinic, Mansfield, Acupuncture to Help with Pregnancy, Call 01623 624137 Pilates Bring Baby, Beeston Hocus Pocus, Thurs 1.45pm Call 07531 813624 Radiance Yoga, New Sawley Methodist Church, Long Eaton, Pregnancy Yoga, Tues 7-8.15pm Call 07877 489946 Radiance Yoga, New Stapleford Community Centre, Pregnancy Yoga, Mon 7.15-8.30pm Call 07877 489946 Spin Baby, River Maun, Mansfield.

Mother & Baby Fitness, Mon 9.30am Call 07940 483803

Basford Children’s Centre, Whitemoor Primary School, Call 0115 883 3540

YogaNatal, Antenatal & Postnatal Yoga Classes, Burton Joyce & Southwell Call 0793 2877041

Beeston Central Children’s Centre, Trevor Rd, Call 0115 993 5780

Midwives & Doulas Taylormaid Doulas, Support for New Mums, Breast Feeding Support & Night Nanny, Call 0115 981 7175 Wendy Coe, Birth Doula, former Nurse Midwife, Believe in your Body’s Ability to Birth, Call 0115 925 1938

Postnatal Services & Support Association of Post-Natal Illness, Depression/Anxiety Helpline, Call 020 7386 0868

Homemade Wrapping Paper

Open House, Postnatal Depression & Anxiety Support in Nottingham. Www. openhouse-notts.org

Brown paper, felt tip pens, paints & brushes, potato

Ideas:

Draw round your family’s hands with felt tip pens or cut shapes into potatoes and brush paint on to the shape to print patterns on the paper. Leave to dry. Great for those special presents!

Aspley Children’s Centre, Minver Crescent, Call 0115 876 3777

Turtle Tums. Aquanatal yoga, Sun pm at Hilton Hotel, Junction 24 Call 07399 150827

1. Draw or trace a star shape on to the card and cut it out.

2. Cut the sweet wrapper or tissue paper into random pieces and stick them all over the stars until one side is covered, fold over, or cut, the edges. Leave to dry then repeat on the second side and stick on the little stars/decorations. Dry. 3. Punch a hole in one of the points of the star and thread the cord or ribbon through, tie to form a hanging loop.

You will need:

Children’s Centres

Bliss, Premature & Sick Babies, Free Support/Adv, www.bliss.org.uk Cry-sis, Support for Families with Excessively Crying Babies, Call 08451 228 669 Infertlity Network UK, Families After Assisted Conception Call 01424 732 361 Nottm Trent Twins & Multiple Birth Club, www.nottinghamtwins.org.uk

Beeston North & Lenton Abbey Children’s Centre, Beeston Fields School, Call 0115 993 5780 Bellamy Children’s Centre, c/o Sure Start Oak Tree, Mansfield, Call 01623 663220 Bilborough Children’s Centre, Wigman Road, Bilborough. Call 0115 915 7777 Broxtowe Children’s Centre, Corner House, Strelley Rd, Call 0115 876 3888 Chilwell & Attenborough Children’s Centre, Hoggett Drive, Inham Nook, Call 0115 993 5780 Eastwood Sure Start Children’s Centre, Chewton St, Call 0115 993 5750 Hucknall Children’s Centre, Broomhill Road, Call 0115 948 8910 Huthwaite Children’s Centre, All Saints Centre, Common Rd, Call 01623 516592 Kirkby East Children’s Centre, Summit Centre, Pavillion Rd, Call 01623 723232 Ladybrook & Pleasley Children’s Centre, Somersall Street, Mansfield, Call 01623 410090 Long Eaton Children’s Centre, Lime Grove, Long Eaton, Call 01629 532625 Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s Centre, Swan Lane, Mansfield, Call 01623 666370

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

New Woods Children’s Centre, Barker Ave, Skegby Call 01623 444670

Breastfeeding & Weaning Support

Newark NCFP Surestart Bridge Children’s Centre, Lincoln Rd, Newark, NG24 2DQ Call 01636 593520

Mama Jewels Nursing Necklaces & Bracelets for Yummy Mummys, Call 07720 890552 National Breastfeeding Helpline, Call 0300 100 0212 Yummy Mummies Breastfeeding Support Group, Long Eaton Child Centre, Mon 1011.30am, Call 07825 906 559

Newark NCFP Surestart Children’s Centre, Oliver Quibell Site, Bowbridge Road NG24 4EG Call 01636 593580 Newstead & Rural Families Children’s Centre, c/o Kirkby Children’s Centre Call 01623 723232 Oak Tree Children’s Centre, Jubilee Way North, Mansfield Call 01623 663220 Ravensdale & Forest Town Children’s Centre, Sanders Ave, Mansfield, Call 01623 486982

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Stapleford Sure Start Children’s Centre, Albany Sch, Grenville Drive, Call 0115 993 5780

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Summer House Children’s Centre, Clare Rd, Sutton Call 01623 510946 Titchfield & Oakham Children’s Centre, Princes St, Mansfield Call 01623 421880 Wollaton Children’s Centre, Arleston Drive, Wollaton, Open part time Call 0115 8761320

Baby & Toddler Groups in Beeston, Chilwell & Attenborough Attenborough Church Pre-School Baby & Toddler Group, Village Hall, Fri 9.30-11am, Call 07714 577171 Barney’s Baby & Toddler Group, St Barnabas Church, Barn Croft, Chilwell, Mon 9.3011.15am, Beeston Methodist Church P&T group, Tues & Wed 9.30-11.15am, Call 0115 922 5161 Company Parent & Toddler, Beeston Youth & Community Centre, Mon 9.45-11.15am Call 0115 9935780 Happy Tots P & T Group, Christ Church Hall, Chilwell, Thurs 10-11.30am, Call 0115 922 2809 Little Acorns Toddler Group, Beeston Meth Ch, Chilwell Rd, Mon 9-11am, Call 0115 925 4216 Rainbow Club, Rylands Methodist Church, Wed 10-11.30am, www. therylandsmethodistchurch.co.uk Rylands Rascals Parent &Toddler Group, Victory Rd Meth Ch, All welcome. Fri 9.3011.15am, Call 01159256171 Toddlers’ University, The City, Beeston, Parent & Toddler Group, Private Room & Play Area, Fri 9.15-11am 0-3yrs, Call 0115 967 8602 Under 5’s, Beeston Free Evangelical Ch, Broadgate Mon 9.45-11.45am, Call 0115 925 8909

Bramcote, Wollaton, Bilborough & Aspley Bells Lane Community Centre Aspley. Small Steps Big Changes, Cook & Meet. Thurs 9.30am Call 0115 915 7605 Dad’s & Kids, St Michael’s Church Centre, Bramcote, 2nd Sat of month 10-12, Call 0115 918 8668

Pebbles Plus Toddler Group, Hanley Ave Scout Hut, Bramcote. Wed 10-11.30, Call 07340 774 684

Squiggles Playden, Hucknall. Mon-Thurs, 9.30-3pm, Term Time Call 0115 963 3554

Kimberley, Nuthall & Watnall

Pippins Toddler Group, Wollaton Vale C C. Friday 10-11.30am, www. christchurchwollaton.com

Aspley Evangelical Church P&T Group, Aspley Lane, Wed 10-11.30am, Call 0115 929 3476

St John’s Church, Bilborough, Baby & Toddlers, Thurs 10-11:30am, 0-4yrs, Call 07821 581793

Jango’s Indoor Play Centre, Forest Town, P&T Tues & Thurs 10-2.30pm, Term Time Call 01623 621485 Little Explorers, Mansfield Baptist Ch, 0-4yrs Wed 9.15-11.15, Term Time, Call 01623 633 778 Little Oaks Playgroup Stay & Play, Edwinstowe Village Hall, Tues & Fri 9.3011am, Term Time Call 07703 593688

St. Leonard’s Dad & Toddlers Group, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton, 3rd Sat of month 10-12am, Call 0115 837 2420

German speaking P&T Group, Deutsche Kirche Nottingham, 67 Homefield Road, Call 07521 024155

St. Leonard’s P&T Group, Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton, Thurs 9.45-11.15am & 1.30-3pm, Call 0115 837 2420

Horsendale Toddlers, Assarts Road, Nuthall, Thurs 10.30am, Just Come Along!

Call 07534 765 500

Playmania Indoor Playcentre, Mansfield, Mon-Thurs, 9.30-3pm, Term Time Call 01623 644443

Kimberley P&T, Kettlebrook Lodge, Nottingham Rd. Thurs 9.30-11am, Call 07525 350774

Sqoshis Playcentre, Clipstone. P&T sessions Tue/Wed/Thurs 9-11am Term Time Call 07427 312645

Nuthall Methodist Church, Nuthall, Toddler Group, Wed 1.30-3pm, Call 0115 977 1791

St Peter’s Mums and Tots Group, St. Peter’s Centre, Mansfield, alt Fri 9.30-11.30, Term Time, Call 01623 631366

Twins & Multiple Births Support Group, 2nd Mon monthly 10-11.30, St Leonard’s Community Centre. wollaton@ nottinghamtwins.org.uk

Mansfield Baptist Church, Toddlers, Rosemary St, Tues 10-12, Term Time Call 01623 633 778

Explorers P&T Group St. Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Hall Dr Tues 9.30-11, Call 0115 9786988

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Rumbletots Toddler Group, at Rumbletums, Kimberley, Tues 1-3pm Term Time Call 0115 938 4953

Grangewood Carer & Toddler Group, Wollaton. Tues 1.30-3pm, www. grangewoodmethodist.org.uk

Brinsley Playgroup. Brinsley Parish Hall.

Thursdays 9:30am-11am (term time only) Call 07809 888709

Long Eaton

Kingswood Toddler Group, Kingswood Methodist Church. Lambourne Dr, Wollaton, Wed &Thurs 10-11.30am, Call 0115 928 4086

Greasley Baby & Toddler Group, St Mary’s Church Hall, Greasley, Mon 9.30-11.30,

Cyril’s Nut Hut, Long Eaton, P&T MonFri 10-3pm, Free Juice, Term Time.

Call 0115 973 6532

Greasley Toddlers, Greasley Sports & Community Centre, Thurs 9.30-11.30am, Call 01773 760072

NCT Bumps & Babies, Mon 12:45 - 2:15pm, Hungry Caterpillar Café, E: parentsupport. nottingham@nct.org.uk

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Oasis Toddlertime, Derby Rd, Long Eaton, M-F 9.45-11.45 & Tues 1-2.45pm, Call 0115 946 0463

Jolly Jungle Soft play, Newark. Jungle Tots Mon-Fri 10-3pm, Caterpillar Music Mon 11am. Call 01636 613311

Oasis Toddlertime, Sawley Baptist Ch, Mon 1pm, Call 0115 946 0463

Kids & Co, Riverside Church Centre, Southwell, Fri 9.30-11.30, Call 01636 814 576

Little Angels Parent & Toddler Group, Church St, Bramcote, Thur 9.30-11.30am, Call 0115 943 0137 Little Angel’s Parent & Toddler Group, St. Michael’s Church Centre, Bramcote. Thurs 9.30-11.30, Call 0115 9430137 Little Sparks, St Margaret’s Church, Aspley, Tues 10-11:30am, 0-4 yr olds, Term time Call 07512301329 Little Sparks@St John’s Bilborough NG8 4FD. Pre-schoolers. Thursdays 10-11:30am Call 07821 581793 Little Sparks@St Margaret’s Aspley, NG8 5GE. Pre-schoolers & carers. Tues 1011:30am Call 0115 929 8899

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Central Methodist Church Playgroup, Baker St, Hucknall, Tues 9.30-11.15; 1-2.45, Call 0115 953 9545 Friday Tots, St Peters & St Pauls Church Hall, Hucknall, Fri 8.30-11am, 0-4yrs, Call 0785 176 9673

Mansfield & Edwinstowe

Oceans of Fun Play Centre, Hucknall. MonFri 9.30-11.30am Call 0115 963 3961

Bridge Street Toddlers at the Stanhope Centre NG18 2HA. Mondays 9.30-11am, term time.

Sensory Room, Hucknall Children’s Centre, Monday-Friday 9am-4.30pm - £1.50 per family per hour Call 0115 948 8910

i-jump Trampoline Park, Mansfield. i-tots Daily 10-11am weekly. M/W/F 1.30-2.30pm Term Time. Call 01623 705 909

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St. Mark’s Toddlers Group, Nottm Rd, Mansfield, Tues 1.30-3pm, All Welcome, Call 01623 633494 Trinity Toddler Group, Methodist Church, Mansfield Woodhouse, Wed 9-11am, Just drop in!

Newark & Southwell Farnsfield Pre-School, Babies & Toddlers, Village Centre, Thurs 9-11, Call 01623 88499

Leo’s Playcentre, Northgate, Newark, Wed & Fri Carers & Toddler Sessions 10-12pm, Term Time Call 01636 611 122 Playtime at Southwell Baptist Church. Term time Mon 9-11am, Call 01636 814064

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Baby Massage, Yoga & Mindfulness Baby Sensory Nottingham North, Hucknall & David Lloyd, Aspley. 0-13m Call 07445 324633 Baby Sensory, Beeston, 0-13m, Call 07779 256090 Daisy Birthing & Baby - antenatal yoga & baby massage in Southwell & Newark Call 07900 375619 Little Legs Ltd, Baby Massage, Family & Baby Yoga West Bridgford/Long Eaton Call 07957 234474 MamaBabyBliss, Toddler Yoga Wollaton/ Hucknall, Baby Massage & Yoga Hucknall & Strelley Hall Call 07562 321995 Pregnancy, Baby & Toddler Massage & Yoga with MAMA BABY BLISS Across Notts Call 07561 303780 Rub a Dub, Enjoy Your Early Months with Baby Massage at Wollaton Call 0115 956 1158

Baby & Toddler groups Selston, Annesley, Jacksdale & Underwood All Saints Playgroup, Annesley. Tue 10.1511.45am, Term Time. Food/drink incl.

Call 01623 757532 Babbles, Tums to Tots, Tin Hat Centre, Selston, Tue 10-11.30am, 0-12m, Term Time Call 01623 516592 Jacksdale P T Group, The Dale Club, Mon,Thurs & Fri 9.30-11.30am, Just Come Along!

Little Stars, St Helen’s Church, Selston, Mon 1-2.30 term time, www.sthelensandstmarys. co.uk Mother & Toddler Group at The Acacia Centre, Annesley, Mon & Fri 9.30-11.30, Term Time Call 01623 721056 Toddler Group, Annesley Primary School.

Mon 1.15-3.15, Call 01623 468806 Westwood Toddler Group, URC Church Palmerston St, Fri 9.30-11.30am, Call 01773 606 135

Stapleford, Toton & Trowell Early Years Playgroup & Pre-School, Stapleford, Toddler group in School Hols, Tues 9.30-11.30, 0-6yrs Call 0115 939 5842 Mainly Music Parents & Tots, Salv Army, Albert Ave, Stapleford, Mon 9.30-11am, Call 0115 949 7059 Paintbox Toddlers, Salv Army, Albert Ave, Stapleford, Wed 9.30-11am, Call 0115 949 7059

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St Helens Tuesday Break, P&T Group, Stapleford, Tues 9.30-11.00am, Call 0115 939 9958 Tuesday Break, 9.30-11am, St Helen’s Church, Frederick Rd, Stapleford, Call 0115 939 9958

Sutton, Kirkby & Huthwaite Ashwood Centre, Kirkby, Seesaw Toddler Group, Tues/Fri 9.30-11.15am, Term time.

Call 07801949373 Funtimez @ Bizzy Beans Play & Party Centre, Huthwaite, P&T Sessions Mon & Thurs, 9.303, Term time Call 01623 555994 Funtimez @ Jimmy Beans, Play & Party Centre, Sutton, P&T Sessions T/W/F, 9.302.30, Term time Call 01623 550333 Kirkby Woodhouse Baby & Toddler Group, Primary School Community Room, Th 9-11, Call 01623 486158 St John’s Parent &Toddler Group, Titchfield Ln, Sutton,Tue 9-11.15am, Term Time, Call 01623 550471 The Hill Mothers & Toddlers Group, The Hill Methodist Church, Kirkby, Wed 1011.30am, Call 01623 758242

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Samye Centre, Newark. Yoga for Babies, Toddlers & Pre-school Children, Call 07578 177 445

Baby Signing Little Signers Club Baby Signing - Hucknall, Nuthall, Ravenshead & Daybrook Call 07856 021527 Sing and Sign - Help your baby to communicate BEFORE speech. Stop the frustration! Call 07739 009442 TinyTalk Baby Signing Newark, Monday 10-11am Newark, Tuesday 10-11am Balderton, 0-2yrs www.tinytalk.co.uk/ hannahh FB:TinyTalk Baby Signing Newark Call 07816 752190 TinyTalk West Nottingham, Babies 0-2yrs, Call 07429 340750 TinyTalk, Babies & Toddlers, Mansfield Mon am, Southwell Wed am & pm, Fri am Call 07899 966926

Hungry Caterpillar Café, Market Place, Long Eaton. Bake With Me, Fri 10am Call 0115 874 5689 Mess Around Nottingham - Messy Play events for 6mths-5yrs across Notts Call 07704 926336 New Art Exchange, Hyson Green. Saturday Art Club, Families, Drop in & Soft Play Call 0115 924 8630 Splat Messy Play, sensory messy play classes, Mapperley/Arnold/Nuthall, 6m-4yrs Call 07826 494148 Sqoshis Playcentre, Clipstone. Messy Play, Wed 1-2pm Term Time Call 07427 312645 Stay & Play, Tin Hat Centre, Selston, Wed 1-3pm, Term Time Call 01623 516592 The Glazey Place, Leeming St, Mansfield, Paint Your Own Pot, Hand & Foot prints, Call 01623 620781 Tilly Pots, Ravenshead. Various crafts including handprints and gifts Call 01623 792768 Tiny Fingers Tiny Toes, Lakeside Arts Centre, University Park, fun creative play sessions for 18-36m Call 0115 846 7777 Tots at the Top, Wollaton, Fun Themed Art & Craft Classes with Puppets/Songs/ Stories & Play too! www.totsatthetop.co.uk Call Anne on 07813 283276 or for Jane Call 07773 247628

Under 5’s Dance & Drama Alexandra’s School of Dance & Theatre, Sandiacre, Musicality/Theatre/Street Dance/ Ballet/Tap, 2yrs+ Call 07926 057 201 Babyballet, Classes in Mansfield, Arnold & Sherwood, 6m+, Call 07776 206669 BW Dance, Chilwell, Ballroom/Latin/ Freestyle/Street, 4yrs+ Call 07940 783159 Christine March School of Dance & Performing Arts. Kirkby in Ashfield. Classes from 3 yrs. www.christinemarchdance. co.uk. Follow us on Facebook Call 07809776276

Toddle Talk Baby Signing. Newark/Lincoln.

BSL signs, singing & sensory props. 5m-3yrs Call 07746 349931

Christine March School of Dance, Kirkby, Baby Ballet 18m-3yrs, Tiny Tots 3-5yrs Call 07809 776276

Baby Swimming

Copper Studios, Old Basford.Theatre/Ballet/ Street Tots Call 07496 605314

EMSA Babies, Shirebrook/Alfreton/ Ravenshead/Sutton, Small Friendly Classes in Warm Pools. Call 01623 430093 Puddle Ducks: the perfect introDUCKtion to swimming from newborn to 10 yrs in Edwinstowe, Newark, Southwell & Girton www.puddleducks.com Call 01949 831322 Turtle Tots Swim classes for 3m+ Fri/Sat/Sun at Portland Centre/Jury’s Inn/Hilton Hotel Call 07399 150827 Water Babies, Swimming Classes for U24m, Various Venues, Free Taster Sessions, Call 01636 815567

Dance Dynamics, Ballet/Tap/ Jazz/ Acrobatic, Nuthall & Stapleford, 3yrs+, Call 0777 606 7902 Dancemania, Sutton in Ashfield, Ballet/Tap/ Street/Hip Hop, 18m+ Call 07427 015493 Devas School of Dance Drama and Fitness, Ashfield Academy, Classes from age 3yrs www.devasdance.co.uk Follow us on Facebook Call 07800 505535 East Midlands Performing Arts Academy, Mansfield. Dance, music, movement & mime, Call 07787 558546

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idlands Swimming Academy East M SA Babies The LEARN TO SWIM and EM swimming lessons at viding o r p e at a pool near you b l l i w n-Ashfield, Shirebrook, Alfr Sutton-i eton & Ravens head For more information: Office: 01623 430093 Email: office@em-sa.co.uk www.em-sa.co.uk Facebook (Emsa Sally) Footlights Theatre, Alderman White School, Bramcote. Act, Sing & Dance Sat 9.30-11am, 3-6yrs Call 07914 937060 Julie Shacklock School of Dancing, Sutton, All Styles, Mon, Tues & Wed pm & Sat am, 2yrs+ Call 01623 559084 Kitchen Dancing Teenyboppers, fun family dance. Beeston. Wed 10.45am Call 07776 241683 Little Drivers Soft Play, Stapleford, Disco Tots Fri am Call 0115 939 2211 Little Playhouse, Nottingham Playhouse, Mon 10-11am, Age 2-4yrs,Term Time, Call 0115 941 9419 Marcia Jones School of Dance, Beeston & Mapperley, Baby & Pre-Primary Ballet/ Street/Tap Call 07930 530043

Early Years Music Groups Fun & learning for babies & toddlers 6m up to 3yrs with parents or carers, in Beeston on Tuesdays and Fridays

Wendy Prevezer Text: 07791 053766

www.eymg.co.uk Escape FEC, Giltbrook. Messy Play, Toddler Time, Role Play & Jo Jingles Call 0115 938 6206

Hocus Pocus Playcentre, Beeston, Exciting sessions weekely, see website for details, Call 0115 925 5007

Mini Movers Bramcote & Chilwell, Classes Thur/Sat, 2-4yrs Call 07557 901 909

Jiggy Wrigglers preschool dance & movement groups, Facebook Jiggy Wrigglers Notts

New Youth Theatre Tiny Tots, Hucknall, Mansfield & Kirkby, 30mins of Music, Dance & Song, 3-5yrs, Call 01623 406284

Jo Jingles, Music/Singing/Movement Classes. Covering the whole of Nottingham Call 07720 896292

Ogando School of Dance, Wollaton, Baby Ballet 2½yrs, RAD Pre Primary Ballet 3yrs+, IDTA Modern Jazz 4yrs+ Call 07753 672862

Little Boppers 2-4yrs, Dance movement & play, Wed am, Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Mansfield Call 0345 000 231

Redhead-Scott School of Dancing, Beeston, Movement & Dance with Stories,3-5yrs, Call 07453 277662

Little Legs Ltd, Zumbini, Sherwood/ West Bridgford/Keyworth/Mansfield Call 07957 234474

Southwell Dance School, Early Years/Preprimary Ballet, Farnsfield, Wed & Sat 3-5yrs, Call 01623 884313

Little Movers Ravenshead 0-5 yrs themed weekly sessions. Tuesday & Friday 10am.

Call 07738 286960

Stagecoach Performing Arts Long Eaton, Long Eaton School, Sat 9.30-11am, 4-6 yrs Call 0115 851 0352

Mini Movers, St Lawrence Church Hall, Mansfield. Sat 9.45am, 18m-4yrs, please book Call 07940 483803

The Sarah Adamson School of Dancing, Hucknall, Baby Ballet & Tap, Thurs 4.15pm, 3-5yrs Call 01159 530 397

Oceans of Fun Play Centre, Hucknall, Movers & Shakers Fri 9.30-10.30am, £2 per child incl soft play Call 0115 963 3961

Tozer Dance Studios, Hockerwood Park nr Southwell. Ballet Sat am, 3yrs+ Call 01636 814007

Razzamataz, Razz Tots, Mansfield, Parent Assisted Melody & Movement Classes, 2-3yrs, Call 07402 179892

Train Withe Us, Kimberley/Nuthall. Dancing, Singing & Acting. Mon/Fri/Sat 3yrs+ Call 07940 755457

Rockabillies 3+ groups, Long Eaton, Mon. Developing musical knowledge/singing/ pulse/rhythm through the KODALY approach Call 0774 7013597

Wiggly Feet Dance Academy, Long Eaton/ Toton, Under 2’s+ Call 07759 253091

Under 5’s Music & Movement Baby Bops Music & Movement, Farnsfield Methodist Church, Wed 10am, 0-12m, Just Come Along!

Baby Bundle Classes, Bramcote,Thurs Birth+ Call 07557 901 909 Baby Sensory, Mansfield & Ollerton Call 07590 472569 Beeston Mums’ Choir, For Mums with Young Children, Mon 10am The Oasis Centre, Caterpillar Music, Newark/Southwell/ Coddington/Fernwood & Bassingham, Call 07443 536758 Early Years Music Groups, Fun & Learning for Babies & Toddlers 6m-3yrs, Tues & Fri in Beeston. Text: 07791 053766

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Rockabillies Music Groups at Rumbletums, Kimberley, Tues 9.30 & 10.45am. Instruments/Singing/Dancing & Lots of Fun! Call 0774 7013597 www.rockabillies.co.uk Rockabillies Music Groups, Long Eaton Mon-Fri for 6m-4yrs. Instruments, Singing, Dancing, Puppets & Lots of Fun! Call 0774 7013597 www.rockabillies.co.uk

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Speech Sign & Song Club, Beeston, for U5’s with Communication Difficulties, www. speechsignsong.co.uk

Science Tots, 2-6yrs, Visit Facebook @sciencetotsnottingham, for Nina Call 07814 435381

Strelley Road Library, Aspley. Totstime, Wed 9.30-10am Call 0115 915 2880

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Wiggle & Giggle Music & Movement, Sherwood/West Bridgford/Hucknall/ Beeston/Nuthall 0-4yrs Call 07970 805141

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776 Gymnastics, Newark. Preschoolers M/W/F 4pm & Sat 9am Call 01636 640426 Bramcote Leisure Centre, Parent & Toddler Swimming, various. Call 0115 917 3000

Bramcote Leisure Centre, Swimming Lessons, Daily, 0-5yrs, Call 0115 917 3000 Chilwell Olympia Karate School, Shotokan Karate, Chilwell, 4-6yrs, Call 07789 095467 Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre, Little Leapers, Sat 9.30-11.15am, 3-5yrs Call 0115 917 3333 Edgewood Leisure Centre, Hucknall, Parent & Toddler Swim, Mon 9.30-11.00am & Thurs 11.00-12.30pm Call 0115 956 8790 EMSA Babies, Small Friendly Classes/ Warm Pools. Prep for EMSA Swim School.

Call 01623 430093 Festival Hall Leisure Centre, Kirkby, Active Antz, Bouncy Castle, Soft Play & Toys, Tues/ Thurs 1.30pm Call 01623 457101 Freestyle Trampoline Park, Kirkby. Mon-Fri 9.30-4pm, Timetabled sessions for 1-5yrs Term Time Call 01623 709510 Harvey Hadden Sports Village, Bilborough, Nottingham Swim School, Mon-Sat 3-5yrs, Call 0115 876 1600 Harvey Hadden Sports Village, Bilborough, Notts Splash Tots, Mon-Fri Various times, Call 0115 876 1600

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• Singing and story classes for 0 - 5 year olds • Sing Listen Play • Tuesday • Long Eaton 07871 450140 info@singsongstories.co.uk www.singsongstories.co.uk singsongstories The Hungry Caterpillar Cafe, Long Eaton, NG10 1JQ Rebecca Adlington Swimming Centre, Mansfield, Swimming lessons daily, 3m+ Call 0345 0000230 RedKangaroo Trampoline Park, Bulwell.

Kanga Tots bounce sessions designed for 1-5yr olds! Call 03333 445933 River Maun Recreation Centre, Mansfield, Football Mini Kicks, Thurs 5-6pm, Fri 9.3011am & 4.30-6pm, Call 0345 0000 233 Rugbytots, FUN & ENERGETIC rugby play programme West Bridgford/Newark/ Beeston, 2-7yrs Call 0345 313 0806 Southwell Leisure Centre, Mini Gymnastics, Mon/Wed 2.15pm 3-4yrs & Wed 4-4.45, 4-5 yrs Call 01636 813 000 The Depot, Nottingham. Rock Tots 1-4yrs & Rock Kids 3-6yrs, Fri/Sat am from 10am Call 0115 958 9214

Under 5’s Sport, Play & Swimming Contd.

Little Drivers Soft Play, Stapleford, Gymtots, Wed am, No Extra Charge, Call 0115 939 2211

Harvey Hadden Sports Village, Notts Gym Tots, Tue/Thurs am & pm, 0-3yrs & 3-5yrs, Call 0115 876 1600

Little Warriors, Fun & Safe Fitness Training Programme, Beeston & West Bridgford, 3-5yrs Call 0115 9226 182

Hucknall Leisure Centre, Active Antz & Soft Play, Wed/Fri 9-11am, Wed only in sch hols Call 0115 956 8750

Little Wickets, Under 7’s Cricket Fun & Games across Notts, 2.5-7yrs.

Separate sessions for Preschoolers, Call 0115 924 8476

Hucknall Leisure Centre, Linby Rd, P&T Swim, Fri 10.45-11.45am, Call 0115 956 8750 Inspire Gymnastics Academy, Cinderhill.

Fri, Coaching 3yrs+ 1.30-2.15pm & Stay & Play 2.15-3pm. FREE for families in Aspley, Highbury Vale & Bulwell Call 0115 837 4730 Kimberley Leisure Centre, Adult & Baby + Adult & Child Swimming Lessons for 6wks4yrs Call 0115 917 3366 Kimberley Leisure Centre, Newdigate St, Parent & Toddler Swimming Daily Call 0115 917 3366 Kimberley Leisure Centre, Newdigate St, Pre School Gymnastics, Mon 1.30-2.15pm or 2.15-3.00pm, 3-4yrs Call 0115 917 3366 Lammas Leisure Centre, Active Antz, Bouncy Castle & Soft Play Fun, Wed 9.3011.30am, Term Time Call 01623 511177 Lammas Leisure Centre, Kixx Mansfield Football, Sat 8am, 4yrs+, Call 01623 511177 Lammas Leisure Centre, Polar Cubs Ice Skating, Parents & Toddlers Tue/Sat Various times, Disco Fri 4.30pm U10’s Call 01623 511177 Lammas Leisure Centre, Sutton, Parent & Toddler Swim, Mon/Tues/Fri Various Times, Call 01623 511177

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National Ice Centre, P&T skating sessions various times, Call 0843 373 3000 Newark Sports & Fitness Centre, Active Mini’s Gymnastics, Mon/Wed/Sat Various times from 2yrs Call 01636 655 780 Newark Sports & Fitness Centre, Active Tots Tennis, Sun 9.00am, 2-4yrs Call 01636 655 780 Newark Sports & Fitness Centre, Aqua Babes swim lessons, Mon-Thurs am, 3m-4yrs, Sat am 4yrs+, Sun am 3yrs+ Call 01636 655 780

Tumble Tots, Mansfield, Newark, Southwell & North Hykeham for Walking-2’s, 2-3yrs, 3-5yrs, Call 07805 178852 Tumble Tots, Uni of Nottingham/Radcliffe on Trent & West Bridgford, Babies 6m-5 yrs Call 07429 845132 Vicky’s Swim School, DW Sports Pride Park & Long eaton, Babies/Preschoolers/ Improvers, Sat /Sun Call 07876 212 408 Water Meadows, Mansfield, Parent & Toddler Swimming M-Th & Lessons, M-F Various times Call 0345 0000232 West Park Leisure Centre, Long Eaton, Fun Tots Bouncy Castle & Soft Play, W/F 1011.30am, Call 0115 946 1400 West Park Leisure Centre, Long Eaton, Splash Tots & Lessons daily, various times Call 0115 946 1400

Under 5’s Story & Rhyme Aspley Library, Nuthall Rd, Tuesday Tots & Tots Time,Fri 2-2.30, Call 0115 915 2802

Newark Sports & Fitness Centre, Parents & Toddler Swim, Daily, Various times Call 01636 655 780

Balderton Library, Main Street, Rattle, Rhyme & Roll, Thurs 2.15-2.45pm, TermTime, Call 01623 677 200

Nottingham Tennis Centre, University Boulevard, Notts Gym Tots, M/W/F, 0-3yrs & 3-5yrs, Call 0115 876 1600

Beeston Library, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, Wed, 10 & 11am, Call 01623 677 200

Nottingham Tennis Centre, University Boulevard, Tots Tennis, T/W/F/Sat, 3-5yrs, Call 0115 876 1600 Planet Tots @ Planet Bounce Inflatable Park, Huntingdon St, 10-12pm Term Time/1011am Hols, Call 01159 881745 Puddle Ducks: the perfect introDUCKtion to swimming from newborn to 10 yrs in Edwinstowe, Newark, Southwell & Girton www.puddleducks.com Call 01949 831322

Bilborough Library, Bracebridge Dr,Tots Time, Thur 2-2.30. 0-5yrs, Call 0115 915 2820 Eastwood Library, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, Tues 10-10.30, Call 01623 677 200 Edwinstowe Library, Storyhullabaloo, Fri 2pm Term Time, Call 01623 677 200 Farnsfield Library, New Hill, Rattle, Rhyme & Roll, Fri-2.30-3pm, Call 01623 677 200 Kimberley Library, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, Mon, 10-10.30am 0-3yrs & 11-11.30 under 1 only, Call 01623 677 200

Kirkby Library, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, M10.30, Thu 2pm, Term Time, Call 01623 677 200 Long Eaton Library, Story Time, Songs, Stories & Rhyme W-11-11.30, Call 01629 531 470 Mansfield Woodhouse Library, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, Fri 10am, Call 01623 677 200 Newark Library, Baldertongate, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, M&F 10-10.30am, Call 01623 677 200 Ravenshead Library, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, 2nd & 4th Tues Monthly10.30am-11.00am , Call 01623 794634 SingSongStories, Long Eaton. Sing.

Listen. Play. Tues 10am U2’s & 11am 2yrs+ Call 07871 450140 Southwell Library, The Bramley Centre, Rattle, Rhyme & Roll, Mon & Fri 9.30-10am, Call 01636 677 200 Southwell Library, The Bramley Centre, Storyhullabaloo, Thurs 10-10.30am, Call 01636 677 200 Stapleford Library, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, 1st & 3rd Thurs, 11.15am & last Mon 2.15pm Monthly Call 0115 939 9178 Sutton in Ashfield Library, Storyhullabaloo, Stories & Crafts, Wed 10-10.45am, 0-5yrs, Call 01623 677 200, Sutton Library, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, Musical Instruments & Rhymes, Tues 10-10.30am, Fri 2-2.30pm, 0-3yrs Call 01623 677 200, Wollaton Library, Toddler Story & Rhyme Tue 10.30-11 & 2.30-3.00pm, Term Time, Call 0115 915 2809

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Kimberley Leisure Centre, Fri 7.30-8.30pm, Competent archers 11yrs+ for beginners courses please Call 0115 917 3366

The Pearson Centre for Young People, Beeston, Athletics Mon 4.30, 5yrs-Sch Yr 6, Term Time, Call 0115 925 4112

Art and Crafts

Badminton

Aspley Library, Nuthall Rd, Craft Club. Children’s Drop in, Sat 9.30-12, Call 0115 915 2802

Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre, Juniors Club Sat 9-12pm, 7yrs+, Call 0115 917 3333

Create, West Notts College, Mansfield, Sat. Art Workshops, 10-12pm, 7-11yrs. Term Time Call 01623 413363 New Art Exchange, Hyson Green.Saturday Art Club, Families all ages, 10.30-12.30 Free Call 0115 924 8630 Patchings Art Centre, Nr Calverton, Saturday Club 6-12 yrs & Summer School 8-16 yrs Call 0115 965 3479 Pot N Kettle Paint Your Own Pottery, High Rd, Beeston, Drop in Fun for All Ages!

Call 0115 922 8029

Chilwell Olympians Junior Badminton Club, 7-18yrs, Sat am, Call 0783 1753 902 Edgewood Leisure Centre, Hucknall, Badminton & Table Tennis Availble for Hire, Call 0115 956 8790 Manor Sports Centre, Mansfield Woodhouse, Junior badminton Fri, 6-10pm Call 01623 425116 Newark Academy, Junior Badminton,Tues 6pm, 7-18yrs Call 01636 655 780 Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Mansfield, Junior Sessions Sat 9-11am, 6-16yrs, Call 0345 0000 231

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Bowling and Skittles

Climbing

Chilwell Bowls Club, Inham Nook Rec Ground, All Ages Welcome, Call 0115 919 4512

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

Basketball

Mansfield Superbowl, Stockwell Gate, Open all week, 9am-late, For price & offers please see website Call 01623 462000

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

Chilwell Comets Basketball Club, Chilwell Olympia, 6-18yrs, Call 0115 925 9413

Tenpin Nottingham, Clifton Blvd, Redfield Way, Lenton Call 0871 222 3675

Athletics

Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Mansfield, Junior Coaching Sat 11-12am, 6-12yrs, Call 0345 0000 231

Cards and Board Games

The Depot, Nottingham. Climbing/ Bouldering, Kids Club M/W/F 6-7pm, Sat/ Sun 2-3.30pm 7-14yrs Call 0115 958 9214

Newark Academy, Indoor Athletics Tues 4.00pm, 5-10yrs Call 01636 655 780

Southwell Leisure Centre, Basketball Thurs from 4.30, 6-16yrs Call 01636 813 000

Sutton in Ashfield Harriers, Ashfield Sch, 9yrs+, www.sutton-in-ashfield-harriers.com

Beavers and Cubs

Lets Xcape Together, Newark. Board game café for all ages, Fri/Sat 10-8pm Sun 10-7pm Call 01636 526042

Nottinghamshire Scouts, Activities for Young People 6-10yrs, Call 0115 952 3617

West Nottm Chess Club, Bramcote 5yrs+, www.westnottinghamchess.org

The Glazey Place, Leeming St, Mansfield, Paint Your Own Pot, Babies to Adults, Call 01623 620781 Tilly Pots, Ravenshead. Range of crafts incl. slime making, pottery/fabric painting & more. 4yrs+ Call 01623 792768

Astronomy Mansfield & Sutton Astronomical Society, Sherwood Observatory, Sutton-in-Ashfield, www.sherwood-observatory.org.uk

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Southwell Junior Badminton Club, Southwell Leisure Centre, Sat 9 -12 noon, 7-17yrs, Call 01949 20417 Southwell Leisure Centre, Thurs from 3.45pm 5yrs+ Call 01636 813 000

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Ashfield Chess Club, Coronation Social Club, Kirkby, www.ashfieldchessclub.org.uk

Conservation and Wildlife Ashplorers, RSPB, Ashfield, for 8-12yrs, www.rspb.org.uk/groups/ashplorers Notts Wildlife Trust Ashfield, Volunteers, Walks & Talks, Call 0115 958 8242

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We perform 3 shows a year!

To be performed at the Palace Theatre (Mansfield Centre) Rehearsals held in Mansfield

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Rehearsals held in Mansfield, Kirkbyin-Ashfield, Hucknall or West Bridgford To be performed at the Bonington Based on the Story of “Horton Hears A Who” and “Cat in the Hat” Theatre Arnold (all centres)

Where children become everything they can be Singing, dancing and acting classes for 4 - 18 year-olds LONG EATON 01158 510352 stagecoach.co.uk/longeaton

Taster Sessions Available Rehearsals start January 2020 New Youth Theatre is extremely pleased to announce that their next senior production will be a “Footloose The Musical”. Rehearsals will begin in January and the show will be staged at the Palace Theatre Mansfield on the 17th & 18th March 2020.

Footloose is a classic tale of teen rebellion and repression. When teenager Ren and his family move from big-city Chicago to a small town in the West, he’s in for a real case of culture shock. Though he tries hard to fit in, the streetwise Ren can’t quite believe he’s living in a place where rock music and dancing are illegal.

However, he soon falls for Ariel, a beautiful girl with a jealous boyfriend and a biblethumping minister as her father. With Prom coming up, Ren decides to challenge the dance and music ban and revitalise the spirit of the repressed townspeople.

Footloose explodes onto the stage with classic 80’s anthems including “Holding out for a Hero”, “Almost Paradise”, “Let’s hear it for the Boy” and of course the title track “Footloose”.

There’s just no stopping the music!

The New Youth Theatre concept is simple. Children between the ages of 3-17 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

Four family tickets to be won to see Footloose the Musical

at the Palace Theatre Mansfield on on 17th & 18th March 2020 For your chance to win a family ticket for 4 please answer this question;

Who played Ren in the 1984 film of Footloose ....? a) Kevin Spacey b) Kevin Bacon c) Kevin Costner d) Kevin Perry Please enter online at www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts or post your answer, name, address, postcode and contact number to Family Grapevine Nottinghamshire, 11 Chilton Drive, Watnall, Nottingham NG16 1HL Closing date: Sunday 9th February 2020 To view full T&C’s please visit one of the Family Grapevine websites above

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MANSFIELD 01623 371294 stagecoach.co.uk/mansfield Stagecoach Performing Arts is the trading name of Stagecoach Theatre Arts Limited. Stagecoach Theatre Arts schools are operated under franchise and are independently owned by their Principals. Stagecoach and Creative Courage For Life are registered trademarks of Stagecoach Theatre Arts Limited.

Conservation and Wildlife Contd.

Notts Wildlife Trust, Beeston, Walks & Talks, Call 0115 958 8242 Young Falconer’s Club, 8yrs+, Wed eve, Call 01427 849 281

Cookery Sushi class for parents and children in Toton. Also catering. www.japaneseideas. co.uk Call 07749 226274 The Pearson Centre for Young People, Beeston, Cookery Club, Tues 4-5pm, 5yrsSch Yr 6, Term Time, Call 0115 925 4112

Cricket

Stapleford Cricket Club, Hickings Ln, Juniors Welcome, www.sncricketleague.co.uk

Cycling Erewash Valley Cycling Club, Stapleford, Sun 9.00, All Ages, Call 0115 939 7060 Explore Nottingham guided cycle rides. All welcome, www.ridewise.org.uk Harvey Hadden Sports Village, Bilborough, Cycle Track open daily Call 0115 876 1600 Sherwood Pines Forest Park, Edwinstowe, Cycle Hire & Trails Call 0300 067 4340

Dance and Drama Affinity Dance School, Bramcote & Chilwell, 2yrs-Adult Call 07557 901 909

Attenborough Cricket Club, The Strand, Boys & Girls 9yrs+, www.attenborough-cc.org

AGF Performing Arts, College Street Centre, Nottm, Drama & Musical Theatre for 5-21yrs, Call 01636 525107

Beeston & Toton Sycamore Cricket Club, All welcome, www.totonsycamorecc.playcricket.com

Alexandra’s School of Dance & Theatre, Sandiacre, Ballet/Street Dance/Tap & Musical Theatre, 2yrs+ Call 07926 057 201

Bramcote Cricket Club, Bramcote Park, www.bramcote.play-cricket.com

Awsworth Village Hall, Team Revolution Childrens Contemporary Dance, Thursday 5pm, 3yrs+ Call 07916 567600

Eastwood Cricket Club, Greenhills Rd, 7yrs+ www.eastwoodtown.play-cricket.com Kimberley Institute Cricket Club, 7yrs to Premier League, www.kimberley.playcricket.com Kirkby Portland Cricket Club, Nuncagate, 7yrs+, www.kirkbyportlandcc.co.uk Little Wickets, Cricket Fun & Games For Girls and Boys 2½-7yrs.

Championing TeamWork, FairPlay & FUN www.littlewickets.com Call 0115 924 8476 Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club, Girls/ Boys, www.arnold.play-cricket.com

Awsworth Village Hall, Vanessa Jay School of dance, Ballet & Street, Fri 4- 7pm Call 07950 583332 Bells Lane Community Centre, Aspley, Dance classes, Tues 4pm & Wed 4.30pm Call 0115 915 7605 BW Dance, Chilwell. Ballroom/Latin/ Freestyle/Street, 4yrs+ Fully qualified teachers/DBS checked. Freestyle vocational exams Level 3, www.bwdance. co.uk Call 07940 783159 Christine March School of Dance, Kirkby.

Lyrical /Jazz/Commercial, 5yrs-Teens Call 07809 776276

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Perform brings its drama, dance and singing classes to Nottinghamshire

Copper Studios, Old Basford. 3yrs+ Call 07496 605314

WORLD’S LARGEST DRAMA ACADEMY! FOR 4-18yrs

Dance Dynamics, Ballet/Tap/Jazz/ Acrobatic, Nuthall & Stapleford, 3yrs+, Call 0777 606 7902 Devas School of Dance Drama and Fitness, Ashfield Academy, www.devasdance.co.uk Call 07800 505535 East Midlands Performing Arts Academy, Mansfield - dance, drama & music, 3 yrs+ Call 07787 558546 Excelsior School of Dance + Musical Theatre, Mansfield Woodhouse, 2½yrs+, Call 01623 479467 Footlights Theatre, Alderman White School, Bramcote. Act, Sing & Dance Sat 9.45-1pm, 6-18yrs Call 07914 937060 Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, Kimberley/ Long Eaton/Wollaton/Hucknall/Skegby, 4-18yrs Call 07751 219840 Julie Shacklock School of Dancing, Sutton in Ashfield, All Styles, 2yrs - Adult, Call 01623 559084 Kitchen Dancing Family Boogie, fun family dance.Tesco Toton.Tues 6.10pm, 5yrs+ Call 07776 241683 Marcia Jones School of Dance - Beeston & Mapperley, All Ages. Call 07930 530043 New Youth Theatre, Hucknall, Mansfield & Kirkby, Musicals for Kids (3-17yr) Call 01623 406284

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Book a free trial lesson now and watch your child perform on stage!

Locations across Nottingham T: 07751 219840 E: nottingham@helenogrady.co.uk

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Newark Sports & Fitness Centre, Street Dance, Wed from 4pm & Ballet, Sat from 9.30am, 4yrs+ Call 01636 655 780 Nottingham Playhouse, Bigger Little Playhouse, 5-8yrs, Mon 4.30, Call 0115 941 9419

Venues: Wednesdays in West Bridgford Thursdays in Wollaton West Bridgford Methodist Church Kingswood Methodist Church 4pm ~ 4-7s & 5pm ~ 7-12s 4pm ~ 4-7s & 5pm ~ 7-12s T: 020 7255 9120 / enquiries@perform.org.uk

Nottingham West Music & Drama Group (NOWMADS), Kimberley Comp, Call 0115 919 4322 Ogando School of Dance, Grangewood Rd, Wollaton, RAD Ballet & IDTA Modern Jazz. Mon-Fri evenings, 2½yrs-Adult, www.ogandodance.co.uk Call 07753 672862 Razzamataz, West Notts College, Mansfield, Dance, Drama & Singing, 4-18yrs, Call 07402 179892

Nottingham Playhouse, Intermediate Youth Theatre Wed 9-11yrs, 4.30pm Call 0115 941 9419 Nottingham Swing Dance Soc, Boat & Horses, Beeston,14yrs+, Calll 07050 602719

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Perform, the popular children’s drama school for 4-12s, is delighted to be expanding into Nottinghamshire in January 2020, with two new schools opening in West Bridgford and Wollaton. A unique children’s drama school with a special emphasis on child development, Perform uses a mix of drama, dance and singing to bring out every child’s full potential. Run by highly experienced actor-teachers in small groups, classes focus on developing the 4 Cs: confidence, communication, coordination, and concentration.

The curriculum ensures plenty of fun, using a mix of energetic games, catchy songs and funky dances. All class materials are written by Perform, with apps, music downloads and videos for the children to play at home, keeping the magic of the classes alive.

Perform offer no-obligation FREE trial sessions.

Visit www.perform.org.uk/try to book a FREE class in January.

Redhead-Scott School of Dancing, Beeston, Ballet/Tap/Mod Jazz, 3yrs-Adults, Call 07453 277662 Sharon Boyden School of Dancing.

Ballroom / Latin, Fri pm, Nuthall, Ages 4-18 yrs Call 07899 792682

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Southwell Dance School, at Southwell/ Farnsfield/Edingley, Ballet/Modern Jazz/ Tap, 3yrs-adult, Call 01623 884313 Southwell Leisure Centre, XP Street Fusion Tues from 4pm, 5-8yrs & 9yrs+ Call 01636 813 000 SPROUTS, Drama for 4-13s. Games & stories, dances & songs, Venues across Notts, Call 07813 806778 StageAhead Theatre school, Newark. Free trials available every Saturday, 4-18 years.

Call 01777 228978 Stagecoach Performing Arts Long Eaton, Long Eaton School, Sat 10-1pm, 6-18yrs, Call 0115 851 0352 Stagecoach Performing Arts, Mansfield, 4-6 & 6-18yrs, Call 01623 371294

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First class is FREE! Dance and Musical Classes in Kimberley Theatre classes and Nuthall for all ages!

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Dance and Drama Contd.

Stagecoach Performing Arts, Nottingham, Bluecoat School, Aspley, 4-18yrs, Sat am & pm Call 0808 208 5134 Starlight Theatre Academy Performing Arts for 6-16s. Singing Dancing Drama Laughter! Sundays 2-5pm, Newark on Trent, info@starlighttheatreacademy.co.uk Call 07596 959326 Team Revolution, Brinsley. Freestyle beginners, Saturday 12-1pm, 5-16yrs Call 07916 567600 The Sarah Adamson School of Dancing, Hucknall, Ballet, Modern Theatre, Jazz & Tap, 5yrs+ Call 01159 530 397 tHEATRE aRTS wORKHOP: DRAMAJAM, Youth Theatre, Beeston/Attenborough/ Chilwell, Call 07504 530986

Sporting and leisure facilities for all the family

07940755457 TRAIN WITHE US

Kimberley Leisure Centre, Teen Fitness sessions 13-15yrs, Mon-Fri 3.15-4:30pm & Sat 2-4pm Call 0115 917 3366

Greasley Sports & Community Centre, Newthorpe, Children’s Coaching, Sat 9-11am, 4yrs+ Call 01773 760072

Dodgeball

Lammas Leisure Centre, Sutton, Gym Active Mon-Fri, 4-6pm, 11-15yrs, Call 01623 511177

Greasley Sports & Community Centre, Newthorpe, MUGA Floodlit 5 a side for hire, Call 01773 760072

The Pearson Centre for Young People, Beeston, Dodgeball, Wed 4-5pm 5yrs-Sch Yr6, Term Time Call 0115 925 4112

Manor Sports Centre, Mansfield Woodhouse, Gym daily 12yrs+ Call 01623 425116

Hucknall Warriors FC, Youth Football 7-14yrs, www.hucknallwarriors.co.uk

Fencing

Newark Sports & Fitness Centre, Junior Fitness, Mon-Fri 3.30-5.30pm, Sat/Sun 11.30-1pm, 8-15yrs, Call 01636 655 780

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Chilwell Blades Fencing Club, Chilwell Olympia, 10yrs+, www.chilwellblades.co.uk, Mansfield Fencing Club, Samworth Academy Mansfield, Tues Juniors 5.45pm & Seniors 7pm Call 07759 259938

First Aid & Life Skills

Nottingham Dance & Fitness + Cheerleading in NG9 & NG16, 12yrs+, Call 07714 123431 Nottingham Tennis Centre, Gym Daily 14yrs+ (14-15yrs accompanied) Call 0115 876 1600

St John Ambulance, County HQ, Training Enquiries, Call 0844 770 4800

Rebecca Adlington Swimming Centre, Mansfield, Junior Gym, 12-13yrs Accompanied & 14-15yrs with Instructor Call 0345 0000230

Mini First Aid Classes Call 07392 099317

Fitness and Exercise

Southwell Leisure Centre, Junior Gym Daily various times, 14-15yrs Call 01636 813 000

Tozer Dance Studios, Hockerwood Park nr Southwell. Dance/Singing/Musical Theatre, 3-18yrs Call 01636 814007

Bramcote Leisure Centre, Junior SwimFit for Confident Swimmers,Tues 5.30-6.30pm, 7-15yrs, Call 0115 917 3000

The Pearson Centre for Young People, Beeston, Youth Gym: Thurs 4.30-5.30 pm, Sch Yr 6 to16 yrs Call 0115 925 4112

Train Withe Us, Kimberley/Nuthall. Dancing, Singing & Acting. Mon/Fri/Sat 3yrs+ Call 07940 755457

Bramcote Leisure Centre, Youth Gym Sessions Daily, Various Times, 11-15yrs Call 0115 917 3000

Two Counties Leisure Centre, Selston. Junior Gym, After School & Weekends, 11-15yrs, Call 01773 781800

Gentle Yoga,Tesco Community Room Toton.

Mon/Tue & Fri mornings Call 07877 489946

West Park Leisure Centre, Long Eaton, Junior Gym, M-W 3-5pm, S/S 10-12, 1115yrs unaccompanied Call 0115 946 1400

Unity School of Dance, Contemporary & Freestyle+ Calverton/Kimberley/Mansfield 4-18yrs+ Call 07708 800824

Harvey Hadden Sports Village, Bilborough, Gym/Aqua Fit/Zumba & more 14yrs+ (1415yrs accomp.) Call 0115 876 1600

Football

YARD Youth Theatre, Every Tue 7-10yrs & Wed Eve 11-16yrs, New Art Exchange. Free.

Term Time Call 0115 924 8630

Kimberley Leisure Centre, iGym Youth Fitness Gym, Mon-Thurs 3:15-7:15pm & Sat 9am-12pm 8-15yrs Call 0115 917 3366

Two Counties Leisure Centre, Selston.

Cheerleading Tues 4.15pm, 7yrs+ Call 01773 781800

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Brazilian Soccer Schools, 5-13yrs, Bramcote/ West Bridgford Call 07964 865432 Erewash Eagles FC, Long Eaton based, 4-14yrs, erewashfc.com. Call 07732 870936

Lammas Leisure Centre, Kixx Mansfield Junior Coaching, Sat 9.30-12pm, 4-8yrs Call 01623 511177 Newark Sports & Fitness Centre, Active Football, Fri/Sat Various times, 4-9yrs Call 01636 655 780 Pegasus Youth Football Club, Stapleford, Boys & Girls 5yrs+ www.pegasusyfc.co.uk Priory Celtic Football Club,Kimberley, www. priorycelticfc.co.uk Southwell Leisure Centre, Training, Mon & Sat Various times, 5yrs+ Call 01636 813 000 Underwood Villa FC, Bracken Park, Boys & Girls 7yrs+, Call 07782 140007

Gardening Dig In Community Allotment Project, Stapleford, All Ages, Call 0794 3700 302

Golf Ballers and Hackers, Wigwam Lane, Hucknall, Group & Individual Sessions for 5yrs+, Call 0115 964 2037 Beeston Fields Golf Club, Wollaton Road, Juniors 8-18yrs, Call 0115 925 7062 Chilwell Manor Golf Club, Meadow Lane, Juniors & All Ages, Call 0115 925 8958 Danny Bursztyn, Golf Lessons Nottingham, Trent Lock & Edwalton, 5yrs+ Call 078111 52698

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Lower Portland Liveries Riding School, Park Lane, Kirkby in Ashfield, Call 01623 755505 Selston Equestrian Centre, Hillbank Farm, Selston, Call 01773 813817 St Leonards Riding School, Nottm Rd, Toton, All Ages, Call 0115 973 2753

Ice Sports Ice skating sessions every day and skating lessons at the National Ice Centre Call 0843 373 3000 Lammas Leisure Centre, Sutton, Polar Cubs/ Polar Bears/Fun Skate, Various times & Teen Disco Fri 6 & 8pm Call 01623 511177

Karting ELK Motorsport, Winthorpe, Newark.

Mega Karting Experience 8-80yrs!

Call 01636 673322 Team Sport Indoor Go Karting, Victoria Retail Park, Family Race Sessions 8yrs+ Call 01252 732 300

Martial Arts Acacia Centre, Annesley, Karate, Wed 7-8.30pm 6yrs+ Call 01623 721056 Ashfield 3 Counties Shotokan Karate, Sutton Community Academy & Oak Tree Leisure Centre. 5-65yrs! Call 07989 449817 Awsworth Village Hall, Ilkeston Shotokan Karate Club, Tue 6.30-8pm, 6yrs+ Call 07920 234717 Chilwell Olympia Karate School, Shotokan Karate, Chilwell 4-6yrs, 7-13yrs & 14yrs+, Call 07789 095467 Dragon River, Learn TAI CHI! Classes in Daybrook, Ravenshead & Mansfield Call 07981488890 Eastwood Tae Kwon Do Club, Plumptre Hall, 6yrs-Adult,www.tkd.co.uk

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

Gymnastics and Trampoline 776 Gymnastics Mansfield, Call 01623 620803

i-jump Trampoline Park, Mansfield. Open Jump Sessions 3yrs+ Check Website for details Call 01623 705 909 Inspire Gymnastics Academy, Charles Way, Cinderhill. Tues, Wed & Fri to Sun, from school reception yr+. Facebook & Insta, www.inspiregymnastics.co.uk Call 0115 837 4730

776 Gymnastics, Newark. All abilities & ages, M-F from 4pm, Sat 9-4.30 Call 01636 640426

Lammas Leisure Centre, Gymnastics Mon from 4pm 4-13yrs & Fri 4-8pm Intermediate/Adv. Call 01623 511177

Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre, Bye pass Rd, Gymnastics Wed & Fri 5-7pm, 5yrs+, Call 0115 917 3333

Mansfield Olympic Gymnastics Club, Sessions Novice-Elite, 4yrs+, Call 01623 662 828

Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre, Trampoline, All Abilities, Mon/Thur from 5pm, 5yrs+, Call 0115 917 3333

Newark Sports & Fitness Centre, Gymnastics, Mon-Sat, Various times, 3-18yrs Call 01636 655 780

Christine March School of Dance, Kirkby, Acrobatics for Beginners/Advanced Call 07809 776276

Newark Sports & Fitness Centre, Trampolining Tue/Wed/Sat Various times, 3-18yrs Call 01636 655 780

Festival Hall Leisure Centre, Kirkby, Gymnastics, Starters Fri 4pm & Sat 12.30pm & Improvers Fri 5pm, 4yrs+, Please Book, Call 01623 457101

Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Mansfield, Gymnastics Th/F 4-11yrs from 4pm,5pm and 6pm (Tues drop in 6-7pm only) Call 0345 0000 231

Freestyle Trampoline Park, Kirkby.

Trampolines & Activities for ALL AGES! Call 01623 709510

Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Mansfield, Trampolining, Tue & Thur, 5 & 6pm, 6yrs+ Call 0345 0000 231

Greasley Sports & Community Centre, Newthorpe, Gymnastics Wed 4-8pm, 4yrs+ Call 01773 760072

RedKangaroo Trampoline Park, Bulwell.

Full of bouncing fun & super springy somersaults Call 03333 445933

Hucknall Leisure Centre, Linby Rd, Gymnastics, Sat 8.30-11.30am, 4-11yrs Call 0115 956 8750

Southwell Leisure Centre, Gymnastics Mon & Fri, Beg/Intermed/Adv, from 4pm, Sun from 9.45am, 5yrs+ Call 01636 813 000

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Southwell Leisure Centre, Trampoline Mon/Wed/Fri, Various times 5yrs+ Call 01636 813 000 Tumble Tots, Uni of Nottingham/Radcliffe on Trent & West Bridgford, up to 7yrs Call 07429 845132 Two Counties Leisure Centre, Selston.

Gymnastics Mon 5-8pm, 5yrs+, Call 01773 781800 West Park Leisure Centre, Long Eaton, Trampolining, Sat 9.00 & 10.00am, 5yrs+ Call 0115 946 1400

History Archaeology and Genealogy Nottingham Young Archaeologists Club, University of Nottingham Museum, Meet 1 Sat monthly, 8-16yrs Call 0115 748 4950 Nottinghamshire Archives, Nottm, Family & County History, Call 0115 958 1634 Rockwatch, Geology for the Young!

Magazine & Events, www.rockwatch.org.uk Call 020 7734 5398

Hockey Beeston Hockey Club, Highfields, Boys & Girls 6yrs+, www.beestonhockeyclub.com Manor Sports Centre, Mansfield Woodhouse, North Notts Junior Hockey, Wed 6.30pm & Sun 10.30am, 6yrs+ Call 01623 425116 Nottingham Hockey Club, www. nottinghamhockeyclub.com

Eastwood TAGB TaeKwon-Do, Greasley Sports Centre, Fri 6-7pm, 8yrs+ Call 077 607 68367 Edgewood Judo Club, Hucknall, Under 7’s+, Call 0115 952 1346 Hart TKD, Taekwon-Do Classes, Wollaton M/T/W, from 5pm, 4-7yrs & 7yrs+, Call 01773 785988 Heart of England ITF, Junior Tae Kwondo at venues across Notts, 4yrs+, www. heartofengland-itf.org.uk Hilltop Judo Club, RC Social Hall, Eastwood, All Ages & Abilities, Call 0115 938 6281 Kimberley TAGB TaeKwon-Do, Temple Centre, Nuthall, Wed 7-9& Sun 6-7pm, 8yrs+ Call 077 607 68367 Kung Fu, Bells Lane Community Centre, Aspley, Kung Fu, Wed/Thurs 6.30-8.30pm, 6yrs+ Call 0115 915 7605 Manor Sport & Recreation Centre, Junior Karate, Tues 5-6pm 4-7yrs + Beginners & 6-7pm 8yrs+ Call 01623 425116 Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Mansfield, Dragon Freestyle Kick Boxing, Mon 4.30pm, Sat 9.30-11am, 6-12yrs, Call 07976 890887 Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Mansfield, ITF Taekwon-Do, Sun 10am, 4-6yrs & 11am & Sparring 12-1pm 6yrs+ Call 01623 650770 Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Mansfield, Judo, Wed 5-6pm & 6-7pm, 6yrs+ Call 0345 0000 231 Sutton TAGB Tae Kwon Do, Lammas Leisure Centre, 5yrs+ www.nmtkd.org.uk

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For more information contact: 07789095467 www.chilwell-karate.co.uk info@chilwell-karate.co.uk Tek Kickboxing, Beeston & Wollaton 4yrs+ www.teamelitekickboxing.org Call 07766 836153

Elaine Wilson, Annesley, Clarinet, Piano, Recorder, Music Theory. All welcome, Call 01623 403379

The Dojo, The Humber Works, Beeston, Karate, All Ages & Abilities, Call 0115 875 4212

Guitar lessons with Scott Wilcoxson BA, tailored lessons in Heanor studio, all ages Call 07951 098984

Two Counties Leisure Centre, Selston.

Taekwondo, Tues 6.30-7.30pm 7yrs+ Call 01773 781800

Julia Gaunt, Private Tuition, Singing, Piano, Musical Theatre, Workshops, Call 07712 624083

Warrior Martial Arts, Classes for all Ages & Abilities, Beeston/West Bridgford, 5-17yrs & Adults Call 0115 9226 182

Lee Brookes, Chilwell, Learn to Play the Drums, Beginners-Advanced, Call 0115 877 8200

Multi Sports & Activities

Piano teacher Chilwell. All ages & styles, learn to read/improvise. Mike Giddins, Call 0115 943 1982

Broxtowe Softball Club, Chilwell. All Ages, Call 07545323724

Private music tuition, Awsworth. Violin lessons, ZeckserOwen Suzuki, for Erika Call 07817 965839

Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre, Family Court Frenzy, School Hols Mon-Fri, 9-4 Call 0115 917 3333

Vince Bartley, Piano Tuition, All Ages & Abilities Welcome, Call 0115 952 4533

Logiclock, Nottingham. Puzzle-based live escape game. Families & 16yrs-Adult Call 07950 205 499 Manor Sports Centre, Mansfield Woodhouse, Holiday Activities, School Hols Only, 6-12yrs, For details Call 01623 425116 Quasar Elite, Cranbrooke St, Nottingham’s largest indoor laser game centre, 8yrs+ Call 0115 958 9178

Music Groups Music for Everyone, East Mids Youth String Orchestra, www.music-for-everyone.org, Call 0115 958 9312 MUSIC MAKERS-classes in Nottingham.

Songs/games/instruments, 4-7yrs, Call 07902 312353 Nottingham Youth Band, Beeston, musicfor-everyone.org Nottingham Youth Orchestra, for Young Musicians in East Midlands, Call 07814 637 571 Notts Youth Jazz Orchestra for Young Musicians in Notts, www.nottsnyjo.co.uk

Wendy’s Playful Piano - A Fun Approach for Young Children 3-7yrs, 1-to-1 sessions in Beeston. Text: 07791 053766

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Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre, Skatebase Roller Disco, Sun 1.30-3pm, All Ages, Call 0115 917 3333

Nottinghamshire Scouts, Activities for Young People 10-18yrs, Call 0115 952 3617

Bramcote Netball Club, Bilborough College, Juniors & Adults, Call 07963 406883.

Festival Hall Leisure Centre, Kirkby, Family Roller Skating, Sun 5-6.30pm & Over 8’s 7.15-8.45pm Call 01623 457101

Stapleford Netball Club, George Spencer Academy, Juniors Sat 9.30-11am, Call 07940 647964

Festival Hall Leisure Centre, Kirkby. Roller skating coaching Tue 4-4.45pm advanced & 4.45-5.15pm starters Call 01623 457101

Orienteering Notts Orienteering Club, Various Locations, Families & Juniors Welcome, Call 01623 792 336

Rugby

Outdoor Pursuits

Ashfield Rugby Club, Boys & Girls U7’s19yrs, Call 07763 326135

Nottingham Off Road Events, Farnsfield, Quads, 4x4’s, Rifles, Team Building & Archery 6yrs+, Call 0115 953 9865

Long Eaton RFC, West Park Leisure Centre, www.longeatonrfc.co.uk,

Photography Beeston Camera Club, Station Rd, All Welcome, www.beestoncameraclub.co.uk

James Maude Camera Club, Mansfield, (Children Accompanied) www. jamesmaude.org.uk

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

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Hucknall Leisure Centre, Linby Rd, Family Roller Skating DISCO, Sat 7.00-8.30pm All Ages Call 0115 956 8750 Skateland, Lenton. Premier Roller Rink.

Wed-Sun, various times Call 0115 837 4865

Rockabillies, Long Eaton. Children’s Choir, Tues 5.45pm, 7-11yrs Call 0774 7013597

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Newark Academy, Active Tag Rugby Tues 5pm, 5-10yrs Call 01636 655 780 Nottingham Casuals Rugby Union Club, Beeston Rylands, U6’s-U13’s, Thurs eve or Sun am, Call 07713 149399 Rugbytots, FUN & ENERGETIC rugby play programme, Newark, West Bridgford & Beeston, 2-7yrs.

E: nottingham@rugbytots.co.uk www.rugbytots.co.uk Call 0345 313 0806

Sailing Attenborough Sailing Club, Att Nature Reserve,7yrs+ www.attenboroughsc.org.uk Sutton in Ashfield Sailing Club, Kings Mill Res, 7yrs+, Call 01623 368 318

Squash Advance Squash Coaching, Mini 4-10yrs/ Junior 11-18yrs, Sutton & Hucknall, Call 07919 026344 Hucknall Leisure Centre, Linby Rd, Junior Squash, Tue 4.30-6pm Call 0115 956 8750 Trent Vale Squash Club, All Ages & All Abilities, www.trentvale.org.uk

Swimming Bramcote Leisure Centre, Family Swim & Lessons Various Times, Call 0115 917 3000 Bramcote Swimming Club, Bramcote Leisure Centre, 5yrs-adults, Must Swim 20m+ Call 07498 604991 BSC Aquastars Synchro, Bramcote Leisure Centre, 6-9yrs, must swim 20m Call 07896 566767 Dolphins Swimming Club, Hucknall Leisure Centre, Swimmers 6yr+, www. hucknallandlinbydolphins.org.uk Edgewood Leisure Centre, Hucknall, Swimming Lessons Daily 5m+, Call 0115 956 8790 EMSA, Shirebrook/Alfreton/Rainworth, Classes max of 4, Teacher in water, 4yrs+ Call 01623 430093 Everyone Active award-winning swimming lessons. Edgewood Leisure Centre, Hucknall Leisure Centre, Lammas Leisure Centre. From 4 months old, www.everyoneactive.com/swim-lessons

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We specialise in supplying nannies, au-pairs, mother’s helps and babysitters for full time, part time, holiday and emergency cover.

We offer a friendly service and free registration.

Tel: 0115 967 7677 Email: info@beestonnursery.co.uk

We also offer Event Nannies from one nanny to a fully supervised creche at special occasions such as weddings, corporate or sporting events.

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Falcon Amateur Swimming Club, Hucknall Leisure Centre, 6yrs+, www.falconasc.co.uk Harvey Hadden Sports Village, Bilborough, Nottingham Swim School, Mon-Sat 3-16yrs Call 0115 876 1600 Ilkeston & Kimberley Sub Aqua Club, Families Welcome www.iksac.co.uk, Kimberley Swimming Club, Kimberley LC, 3yrs+ www.kimberleyasc.co.uk Lammas Leisure Centre, Sutton, Swimming Lessons daily, various times, all ages Call 01623 511177 Newark Sports & Fitness Centre, Lessons Daily, Various times, 3months -18yrs Call 01636 655 780 Rebecca Adlington Swimming Centre, Mansfield, Family Fun + Floats, Sun 12-1pm, U8’s Call 0345 0000230 Rebecca Adlington Swimming Centre, Mansfield, Swimming Lessons All Ages & Abilities, Please Book, Call 0345 0000230 Southwell Leisure Centre, Sessions/ lessons/Float Fun daily, Inflatables Wed/ Fri 8-13yrs & Family Swim, Sun 10-12noon, Call 01636 813 000 Swim Academy: Developing a natural & smooth swimming style in the right technique for 4-10yrs. Edwinstowe & Southwell www.puddleducks.com Call 01949 831322 Vicky’s Swim School, DW Sports Pride Park & Long Eaton, Daily Classes, 3yrs+ Call 07876 212 408 Water Meadows, Mansfield, Swimming Lessons, Daily at Various times Call 0345 0000232 Water Meadows, Mansfield, Wave Rave, Fri 7-9pm, Membership essential Call 0345 0000232 West Park Leisure Centre, Long Eaton, Fun Splash Time, Daily for U8’s Call 0115 946 1400 West Park Leisure Centre, Long Eaton, Swimming Lessons Mon-Sat, 5m-Adult, Call 0115 946 1400

Table Tennis Edgewood Leisure Centre, Hucknall, Badminton & Table Tennis Availble for Hire, Call 0115 956 8790 River Maun Recreation Centre, Mansfield, Table Tennis Club, Thurs evenings, 6yrs -Adult Call 0345 0000 233

Nottingham Tennis Centre, University Boulevard, Daily Sessions, 5-8yrs, 8yrs+ & 16yrs+, Call 0115 876 1600

Triathlon Absolute Triathlon Club, Swim, Bike, Run have FUN. All Abilities, 8-14yrs & Adults, Call 0115 960 7912

Uniformed Groups

Welcome to Beeston Nursery & Pre-School We offer childcare for children aged 0 - 5 years and our Out of School club takes children aged from 4 to 12 years.

We are a small, friendly nursery who offer flexible childcare options to suit you. We have lots of fun with the children, playing, singing, dancing, cooking and learning.

And we have a stunning outdoor play garden, a veranda and a beautiful sky room!

Funded places are available for eligible 2 year olds and all 3 & 4 year olds in our pre-school. Please ask for details

Come and take a look!

RAF Air Cadets, Various Venues, www. centraleast-atc.org.uk The Boys Brigade, Various Venues, 5-18yrs, www.boys-brigade.org.uk

Walking Broxtowe Ramblers, All Welcome, www. broxtoweramblers.co.uk Broxtowe Walk & Talk, Under 14’s Accompanied Only, www.broxtowewalkandtalk.com Long Eaton Rambling Club, new members welcome, www.longeatonramblingclub. org.uk, Sutton Ashfield Rambling Club, (Children accompanied), www.suttonramblingclub. com

Watersports Holme Pierrepont Country Park. All Ages Call 0115 982 1212 Spring Lakes Water Sports Centre, Long Eaton. Wake Boarding/Open Swim/Beach & more! Call 0115 837 2400

Yoga Inspired Activities YogaNatal, Beginners Yoga for 14yrsAdults, Burton Joyce & Southwell Call 0793 2877041

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Attenborough Tennis Club, Shady Lane, www.attenboroughtennis.org.uk

East Midlands Nannies and Au Pairs, Childcare agency Call 0800 1777 618

Eastwood Tennis Club, Church Walk, Coaching, match play & social, 5yrs+ Call 07713861134

East Midlands Night Nanny & Baby Sitter, Enhanced DBS, 15yrs+ Childcare Experience, Call 07738 567097

Newark Sports & Fitness Centre, Active Mini Tennis, Sun 9.30am 5-9yrs Call 01636 655 780

First Choice Nanny Agency for Nannies, Au Pairs, Baby Sitters & Event Creches, Call 01509 670758

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Beeston Nursery, 211 Station Road, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2AB Nottinghamshire Family Information Service, Call 0300 500 80 80 Notts County Council, Early Years & Childcare Services, Call 0300 500 8080 Ofsted, Info on Education & Children’s Services Call 0300 123 1231 Penguins Childcare Agency, NEW! Free reg. for nannies & families needing a nanny Call 07912 219299 SafeCircle Sitters. Evening babysitting www. safecirclesitters.com

Creches Hucknall Leisure Centre, Linby Rd, 3m-5yrs, Centre Users Only, Mornings Only, Call 0115 956 8750 Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Mansfield, M/T/ Th/F 9.10-11am, Centre Users Only Call 0345 0000 231 Southwell Leisure Centre, Creche Mon-Fri 10-12noon, for U5’s, Centre Users Only Call 01636 813 000

Day Nurseries NG8 NG9 & NG10 Alphabet House Day Nursery & Forest School, Nottm Rd, Long Eaton, 3m-5yrs, Call 0115 973 4442 Alphabet House Day Nursery, Attenborough Lane, Chilwell, 3m-5yrs, Funded places Call 0115 922 4204 Alphabet House Day Nursery, Chilwell Rd, Beeston, 6wks-5yrs, Call 0115 943 6220 Attenborough Day Nursery, Small Homely & Friendly, M-F 7.30-6pm, 0-5 yrs Call 0115 922 5723 Banana Moon Day Nursery, Wollaton. MonFri 7.30-6.30pm, 3m-5yrs Call 01159 133 331

Beeston Nursery, Station Rd, Beeston, Mon-Fri 7.15-6.00pm, 6wks-5yrs, Call 0115 967 7677 Bizzy Kidz, Queens Rd, Beeston, 6wks-5yrs, Funded places Call 0115 925 7735 Bramcote Day Nursery, Chapel Street, Bramcote, 6wks-12yrs, Funded places Call 0115 922 2454 Busy Bees Day Nursery, Wilsthorpe Rd, Long Eaton, 0-5yrs, Funded places Call 0115 946 3003 Busy Bees Nursery, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton, 0-8yrs, Funded places Call 0115 928 0508 Children 1st @ Bilborough, Beechdale Rd, Mon-Fri 7.30-6pm, 0-5yrs Call 0115 849 4991 Children 1st @ Derby Road, Long Eaton, 6wks-12yrs, Call 0115 973 3613 Children 1st @ Main Street, Long Eaton, 6wks-12yrs, Call 0115 946 8732 Children1st@Breedon House, Banks Rd, Toton, 6wks-12yrs, Call 0115 972 1113 Church House Nursery, Nether St. Beeston, 0-5yrs, Funded Places Call 0115 967 7684 Creative Hands Childcare, Wadsworth Rd, Stapleford. Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, 0-12yrs.

Funded Places Call 07504 910785 Greenfields Day Nursery, Bilborough Children’s Centre, Wigman Rd, MonFri 8-4.30pm 2-5yrs, Term Time Call 0115 942 5283 Jelly Beans Day Nursery, Chilwell Lane, Bramcote. Open 06:30 to 18:30. Funding accepted.

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at Wollaton Village Day Nursery Group We are a family run business with day Come for a visit! nurseries in Wollaton, Eastwood and Bramcote each offering high quality care which encompasses learning and play delivered by dedicated, professional and caring teams. Our aim is to provide a secure and happy environment for your child which will enable them to develop to their full potential. All our nurseries are rated GOOD PROVIDERS by Ofsted.

All nurseries open Monday – Friday 7.30am – 6.30pm.

Closed Bank Holidays.

Wollaton Day Nursery Wollaton Rd, Wollaton Village, Notts. NG8 2AN Tel: 0115 928 2239 Caring for children 6wks-11yrs We are proud to have our most senior staff still with us since our doors first opened in 1991. We are an inclusive setting which provides exceptional care for all the children attending our nursery. We provide a bright, fun, happy, stimulating and educational home-from-home environment with a wonderful outside area which each room has full access to. We have regular dance classes, events for children of all ages and visits to our local library plus lots more within our local community.

Eastwood Day Nursery Church Street, Eastwood, Notts. NG16 3HS Tel: 01773 711 721 Care for children 6wks-14yrs With 120 childcare places, including out of school care, we pride ourselves in being flexible and offering varied sessions to meet all our families’ needs. Our four different child care areas are fully equipped with age appropriate resources, equipment and toys and include cosy corners to rest, play and get messy! Our outdoor area has a wide range of accessible activities for children of all ages, including an outdoor reading area, mud kitchen and construction area, plus a range of bikes, trikes, climbing equipment and slides, a large grassed area and a large playground.

Bramcote Day Nursery Chapel Street, Bramcote Village, Notts. NG9 3HB Tel: 0115 922 2454 Caring for children 6wks-12yrs

Ofsted says:

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Bramcote Day Nursery opened in 1995 and caters for 50 children in specialised areas for babies and crawlers up to the age of eighteen months, walkers, toddlers and pre-school children plus a new purpose built unit for out of school care and holiday clubs. Children are grouped according to age and developmental stage. All children have access to a secure outdoor garden and, when the weather permits, we visit our nearby parks.

We have the highest level of security with a two door entry system. We are offering 50% discount for siblings and one free month for each year that you sign up to.

www.wollatonvillagedaynurseriesltd.co.uk

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Wollaton House Day Nursery & PreSchool, Bridge Rd, Wollaton, 6wks-5yrs, Call 0115 928 1181

Klever Kids Day Nursery, Aspley Lane, Aspley, Mon-Fri 7.30-6pm, 6wks-12yrs, Call 0115 822 8216

Wollaton Village Day Nursery, Wollaton Rd, Wollaton, 6wks-5yrs Call 0115 928 2239

Little Stars 2 Day Nursey, Minver Cres, Aspley. Mon-Fri Term Time for Funded 2yr olds Call 0115 929 7957 Little Stars Day Nursey, The Corner House, Strelley Rd, Broxtowe, 2-5yrs, Call 0115 929 1314 My Start Day 2 Nursery, Amesbury Circus, Aspley. Mon-Fri Term Time, for funded 2yr olds Call 0115 9519100 My Start Day Nursery, Minver Cres, Aspley.

6m-5yrs Call 0115 970 5152 My Start Nursery, Minver Cres, 6mths-8yrs, Call 0115 970 5152 Nottingham Asquith Day Nursery, David Lloyd Club, Aspley Lane, 12wks-5yrs, Limited Funded Places Call 0333 230 4478 Phoenix Park Nursery, Cinderhill. Mon-Fri 7.30-6.30pm, 6wks-5yrs, Funded places Call 0115 977 1193

Young Rascals, City Rd, Beeston, 6wks-8yrs, Hol care, Funded places Call 0115 967 7951

Day Nurseries NG15 & NG16 Applegarth Day Nursery, Robey Close, Linby, 6wks-14yrs Call 0115 963 1296 Awsworth Schoolhouse Day Nursery, The Lane, 0-11yrs, Funded places & School Pick Up Call 0115 944 4114 Brooklyn Day Nursery & Forest School, Annesley, A Home from Home for 0-7yrs, Call 01623 752092 Cherubs Day Nursery, High St, Kimberley, 6wks-5yrs, Call 0115 938 9090 Cherubs Longdale, Longdale Ln, Ravenshead, 6wks-14yrs, Call 01623 491919

Little Oaks Nursery, High St, Kimberley, 0-5yrs, Call 0115 938 2022 Little Wrens Day Nursery, Nottingham Rd, Selston. 0-8yrs, funded places avail.

Call 01773 810033 Oceans Day Nursery, Spring St, Hucknall, 6wks-5yrs, Free Places for 2, 3 & 4yrs, Call 0115 963 5651

Cherubs Children’s Centre, Wynndale Dr Primary Sch, Mansfield, 6wks-13yrs, Call 01623 644069 Cherubs Sutton in Ashfield Day Nursery, Douglas Rd, Sutton, 6wks-5yrs, Call 01623 440624 Cherubs, Edwinstowe, 6wks-11yrs, Funded places Call 01623 822440

Rocking Horse Childcare Centre, Broomhill Rd, Hucknall, 6wks-11yrs, Call 0115 837 0509

Hilltop Day Nursery, Crow Hill Drive, Mansfield. 0-5yrs + Before/After Sch & Hol Care, 0-11yrs Call 01623 631385

The Orange Tree Day Nursery, Beardall St, Hucknall, M-F 7.30-6pm, 6wks-8yrs, Call 0115 964 0001

Learning Tree Nursery, Alfreton Rd, Sutton, 0-8yrs, Funded Places 2,3 & 4yrs, Call 01623 512324

Day Nurseries NG17, NG18, NG19 & Edwinstowe Ashfield Plaza Day Nursery, Sutton Rd, Kirkby, 0-8yrs, Funded Places Call 01623 455003

Learning Tree Nursery, Kirkby Rd, Sutton, 8wks-8yrs, Funded places 2,3 & 4yrs Call 01623 552144 Little Millers Day Nursery, Mansfield Rd (nr Kings Mill Hosp), Sutton, 6wks-5yrs Call 01623 622515 Little Plums Day Nursery, Bath St, Mansfield.

6wks-11yrs. Flexi Free Funded Places Call 01623 272730

Discovery Day Nursery & Kids Club, Smithurst Rd, Giltbrook, 0-11yrs, Call 0115 938 4805

Bright Sparks Nursery, Derby Rd, Mansfield, 3m-5yrs, Funded Places 2,3 & 4yrs, Call 01623 652220

Eastwood Day Nursery & After Sch Club, Church St, 6wks-14yrs, Funded Places Call 01773 711721

Cedar House Nursery, Ransom Wood, Mansfield. Superb Woodland Setting, 0-5yrs, Call 01623 627035

Happy Days Childcare Services, Hucknall. Home from home for 0-12yrs Call 0115 956 9419

Cherub’s Childcare Centre, Pleasley Land Mark, Mansfield, 6wks-8yrs, Call 01623 811166

Rocking Horse Nursery, Kingsway, Kirkby, 0-11yrs, Free Hours Avail for 2, 3 & 4yrs, Call 01623 408330

Toddlers’ University, The City, Beeston, 3m-8yrs, Call 0115 967 8602

Hucknall Day Nursery, Nottingham Rd, 6wks-5yrs, Funded Places Available, Call 0115 968 0797

Cherubs Childcare Centre, Somersall St, Ladybrook, Mansfield, 6wks-5yrs, Call 01623 662792

Safe Haven Day Nursery, Mansfield Woodhouse, M-F 7.30-6pm, 6wks-14yrs, Call 01623 480554

Treetops Nursery, Minton Close,Toton, 6wks-5yrs, Funded places available, Call 0115 973 2311

Little Beans Day Nursery, High Leys Rd, Hucknall. Mon-Fri 7.30am-6pm, 6wks-5 yrs Call 07510 745104

Cherubs Childcare Centre, Welbeck Rd, Mansfield Woodhouse, 6wks-13yrs, Call 01623 420940

Shaping Futures Day Nursery, Mansfield, 6wk-11yrs, 2,3 &4yrs Funded Places Call 01623 600638

Stapleford Day Nursery, Derby Rd, Stapleford, 3m-11yrs, Funded Places Call 0115 949 9090 The Orchard Day Nursery, Nether St, Beeston, 0-5yrs, Call 0115 922 7955 The Village Nursery, Town St, Bramcote, Woodland Area/Sand & Water play, 6wks5yrs, Call 0115 943 0053

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Papermoon Day Nursery, Fulnar Close, Forest Town, Mansfield, 6wks-U8’s, Call 01623 657570 Papermoon Day Nursery, Mansfield Rd, Sutton, 6wks-5yrs, Free Funded Places, Call 01623 440011

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Allsorts Pre-School, Community Centre, Church Lane, Underwood, M-F 9am-12, 2-5yrs Call 07858 778603

Carousel Under 5’s Preschool, Lammas Rd, Sutton, 8.30-11.30am & 12.30-3.30pm MonFri, 2-5yrs, Call 07926 308289

Attenborough Church Pre-School, Village Hall, Mon-Fri, 9.15-3.15pm, 2-5yrs Call 07714 577171

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Rainbow Day Nursery, Castle Station, Newark, 0-8yrs, Funded Places for 2, 3 & 4yrs, incl 30hrs Call 01636 611 603

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Inham Park Pre-School Playgroup, Pearson Ave, Chilwell. M/T/W/F 8.45-12.30, 2-5yrs Call 07583 749956 Kimberley Pre-School Playgroup, Kettlebrook Lodge, Mon-Fri 9.30-3.pm Call 0115 938 9205 Learning Ladder Childcare, Oak Tree Children’s Centre, Mansfield, 2-5yrs, M-F 8-3.15pm, Funded Places Call 01623 631852

Ravenshead Pre-school Playgroup, Ravenshead Primary Sch, M-F 9-3.15pm, 2-5yrs, Call 01623 490707 Robert Shaw Pre-School, Southfield Rd, Nottm, Call 0115 915 5765 Saville House School, Mansfield Woodhouse, Kindergarten 3-4yrs, Funded places avail. Call 01623 625068 Springfield Pre-School, Sandiacre, M-F 9.15-3.45,Lunch club 12.15-12.45, 2-5yrs, Call 07960 983423 Sutton Centre Under 5’s Preschool, MonFri 9-12pm & 12.45-3.45pm, 2-4½yrs, Call 01623 457613

Muskham Playgroup, North Muskham, Tue to Fri 8.30-4pm, 2-4yrs Call 07714 799408

Trowell Preschool, St Helens Church Hall, Nottm Rd, Mon-Fri 9-12am & Mon 12.153.15pm, 2½-5yrs, Call 07842 212672

Noah’s Ark Playgroup, Kimberley, Mon-Fri 9-3pm, 2-4yrs, Call 07816 465633

Watnall Pre-School, Main Rd, M/T/Th 9-3pm, W/F 9-12, 2-5yrs, Call 0115 945 8574

Papplewick Preschool, Village Hall, M/W/Th 9-3pm, Tues/Fri 9-2pm, 2-5yrs Call 0115 963 4913

Wollaton Park Pre-school, Lambourne Dr, Flexible Sessions, Mon-Fri 8.15-12, 12-3 & 8.15-3, 2yrs+ Call 0115 837 6420

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Preschools & Playgroups (All Year) Attenborough Day Nursery Pre-school, The Strand, Free Sessions Available, 2½-5yrs, Call 0115 922 5723 Balderton Pre-School, Chuter Ede Prim Sch, M-F 7.30-6, Incl. Wraparound Care, 2-11yrs, Call 07946 176694 Brinsley Childcare, Brinsley Primary School, Mon-Fri, 7.45am-6pm, 6wks-11yrs Call 07500 934874 Greasley Beauvale Childcare, Greasley Primary Sch, Newthorpe, M-F 7.30-6pm, 2-11yrs Call 07984 618855 Leen Mills Pre School Playgroup, Carlingford Rd, Hucknall, M-F 8-4pm, 2½4yrs, Call 0115 964 2725 Selston Childcare, Holly Hill Sch, Full Daycare, 7.30am-6.00pm, 2-5yrs, Funded Places Call 07908 649121 St Laurence Pre-School, Nursery & Playgroup, Broad St, Long Eaton, M-F All day, 2-5yrs, Call 0115 972 1405 The Elms, Nursery to Trent College, Long Eaton, 6wks-4yrs, Call 0115 849 4942 The Lime Trees Nursery, Forest Town, M-F 9-3pm term time, T-Th 9-3pm in school hols Call 01623 427992 Tiny Tots Preschool, John Godber Centre, Hucknall, M-F 9-3pm, 2-5yrs Call 07963 962517 William Gladstone Childcare, Gladstone Road, Newark, 0-5yrs, Funded Places.

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Independent Schools Highfields Independent School & Day Nursery, London Rd, Newark, Non-selective, Co-ed, 2-11yrs, Call 01636 704 103 Hollygirt School, Elm Avenue, Nottm, Coed for 3-16yrs, Call 0115 958 0596 Jubilee House School, Eastwood. Christian school, full & part-time education for 3-16 yrs Call 01773 688100

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St Joseph’s School, Derby Rd, Nottingham, 12m-11yrs, Call 0115 941 8356 St Peter and St Paul Independent School, Chesterfield, Girls & Boys up to 11yrs, Call 01246 278522 The Elms, Nursery & Primary School to Trent College, Long Eaton, 6wks-11yrs, Call 0115 849 4942 The Iona School, Steiner Waldorf Education, Sneinton Dale, Sneinton, 3-11yrs, Call 0115 941 5295 The Lammas School, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Affordable Co-Education 5-19yrs, Call 0208 424 8475 Trent College, Long Eaton, Boarding / Day, Co-ed 11-18yrs, Call 0115 849 4949 Wellow House School, Wellow, Co-ed, PrePrep 3-6yrs, Prep 7-13yrs, Call 01623 861054

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Worksop College & Preparatory School, Ranby House, Co-ed Independent Day & Boarding School, 3-18yrs, Call 01909 537100

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Kumon Maths & English Tuition, Chilwell Rd Methodist Church, Beeston, 4yrs+ Call 0115 919 3578 Kumon Maths & English Tuition, St Mary’s Church, Wollaton Park, 3yrs-Adult, Call 0115 981 1622 Kumon Maths & English Tuition, West Park Leisure Centre, Long Eaton, Tue, Fri & Sat Call 0115 727 0222 Kumon Maths & English, Ravenshead Church Centre, Thurs 4-5.30pm & Sat 9.1511am, Call 01623 490866 MagiKats Maths & English Tuition Centres: Beeston, Chilwell & West Bridgford.

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Out of School & Holiday Clubs NG8, 9, 10, 15 & 16 Alphabet House @ Grange School, Long Eaton, Before/After Sch & Hols 4-11yrs, Call 07716 443053 Applegarth the Zone, Linby, Before/After Sch, Pick Ups, Holiday Club, to 14yrs, Call 0115 963 1296 Aspley Library, Nuthall Rd, Homework Club, Wed 3.30-5.30pm, Term Time, Call 0115 915 2802 Beeston Nursery, Before/After Sch for Trent Vale Infants & Beeston Rylands Juniors, Up to 12yrs, Call 0115 967 7677 Bells Lane Community Centre, Aspley, School Holiday Playschemes (except Xmas) M-F 10-1pm, 5-15yrs Call 0115 915 7605

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Step Ahead Kids Club, Wynndale Dr Primary Sch, Mansfield, Before/After Sch & Hol Care, 3-13yrs, Call 01623 664069

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Bibble Plus, Clothing Protectors for Older Kids & Adults, www.bibblesplus.co.uk Clip Clop Pony Rides, Assisted Therapy Ponies/donkeys for hospices/care homes/ hospitals etc. Call 07985 430176 Disability Nottinghamshire, Free Impartial & Confidential Advice, 16yrs+, Call 01623 625 891 Dyslexia Association for all ages, Screening, Assessment & Tuiton Available, Call 0115 924 6888 Footprints Conductive Education Centre, Empowering families with disabled children, www.footprintscec.org IRIS, Info for Parents of Children with Disabilities, www.askiris.org.uk, Call 0800 85 85 20 Kids Pony Parties, Assisted Therapy Ponies available Call 07562 936269 Listening Books. Free memberships to audiobook library available for anyone with SEND from KS2. www.listening-books.org.uk Mencap, Service for Children/Adults with Learning Disabilities & their Families, Call 0115 920 9524 My Sight Nottinghamshire, Info/Adv for Visually Impaired Children & Adults, Call 0115 9706 806 National Autistic Society helpline MonThurs 10-4 & Fri 9-3 Call 0808 800 4104

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Papermoon Day Nursery, Forest Town, School Holiday Club for U8’s, Call 01623 657570

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Dovedale Primary Wrap Around Club, Long Eaton. Before & After School Club, 3-11yrs, Call 0115 973 5984

Independent Prep School & Day Nursery for girls and boys aged 2-11 years.

Learning Ladder Childcare, Oak Tree Children’s Centre, Mansfield, Holiday care M-F 8-6pm, 3-11yrs Call 01623 631852

Bilborough Library, Bracebridge Dr, Homework Club, Tues 3.30-5.30, Term Time, 8-18yrs, Call 0115 915 2820

Brinsley Childcare, Brinsley Primary School, Wraparound & Hol Care 6wks-11yrs, Call 07500 934874

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SENAD, Specialist Schools for children and young people with Autism and complex needs Call 01332 378 840 Special Needs Dental Service, www. nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ salarieddentalservice Thalamus Therapy, Newark. Occupatioal therapy for children with sensory, motor & learning difficulties Call 07515 414244

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

Call 0115 963 1916.

Carers Direct, Free Info/Advice/Support for People who Care for Someone Else, Call 0300 123 1053 Carers Trust East Midlands, Care/Support/ Respite for Carers, Call 0115 962 8920

Leisure & Sport for Children with Additional Needs Bramcote Leisure Centre, Inclusive Swim Lessons, All Ages & Abilities, Call 0115 917 3000 Broadway Cinema, Hockley, Autism Friendly Screening, Call 0115 952 6611 Eastwood Tae Kwon Do Club, Plumptre Hall, Church St, 4yrs+,www.tkd.co.uk Edgewood Judo Club, Hucknall, Under 7’s+, Call 0115 952 1346 Falcon Amateur Swimming Club, Hucknall Leisure Centre, 6yrs+, www.falconasc.co.uk Hope House School, Newark. Riding lessons for children on the Autistic Spectrum & holiday groups Call 01636 700380 Hucknall Leisure Centre, Rehabilitation/ Disabled Swim, Tues 6-7pm, Call 0115 956 8750 Jigsaw Youth Club, Lenton, Activities for Young People with Aspergers/Autism, 1025yrs, Call 0776 2207532 Kimberley Swimming Club, Kimberley LC, 3yrs+, www.kimberleyasc.co.uk Kirkby Portland Cricket Club, Nuncagate, www.kirkbyportlandcc.co.uk

Rainbow Parents Carers Forum, Support for Parents/Carers of Children with Disabilities +Play Session Call 0115 786 0211

Lanky Bill’s Fun Shack, Langley Mill, Sessions for Children with Autistim/ADHD/ Aspergers, Tue 4-5.30 Call 01773 767050

Scope Family Services, Supports Parents of Children with Disabilities, Call 0844 800 3333

Notts Orienteering Club, Various Locations, Families & Juniors Welcome, Call 01623 792 336

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Family Grapevine when contacting our advertisers Water Meadows, Mansfield, Soft Play Area for U10’s Mon-Thur 9.30-5pm + Fri -Sun 9-30-4pm Call 0345 0000232 West Park Leisure Centre, Long Eaton, Soft play M-F 9.30-6pm, Sat 9-1pm & Sun 101pm, U6’s Call 0115 946 1400

Family Entertainment Centres Freestyle Trampoline Park, Kirkby.

Trampolines & Activities for ALL AGES! Call 01623 709510 Fun Station at The Corner House, Nottingham. Fun-packed Interactive Games, All ages Call 0115 871 5878 i-jump Trampoline Park, Old Mill Lane, Mansfield. Mon-Sat 10-8pm, Sun 10-6pm Call 01623 705 909 Planet Bounce Inflatable Park, Huntingdon St, Nottm, Food, Games & Challenges, All Ages Call 01159 881745 RedKangaroo Trampoline Park, Bulwell.

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

Call 01954 789134 The Village, Mansfield, Laser 5-7yrs & 8yrs+, Nerf Arena 6yrs+. Tue-Fri 4-8pm, Sat/Sun 10-4pm Call 01623 645134

Party Venues & Private Hire Leisure & Sport for Children with Additional Needs Papplewick RDA, 151 Mansfield Rd, Papplewick, Call 0115 963 6917 Phab Nottm, Activities & Fun Days Out , www.phabnottingham.com Speech Sign & Song Club, Beeston, for U5’s with Communication Difficulties, www. speechsignsong.co.uk Warrior Martial Arts, Beeston/ West Bridgford, 5-17yrs & Adults Call 0115 9226 182

Youth Services Broxtowe Youth Homelessness, Prevention/ Support, 16-25yrs, Call 0115 939 6760 CHILDLINE, Free & Confidential Helpline & Advice for Children, Call 0800 1111 Cruse Bereavement Care, Daytime Helpline Supporting Children & Young People, Call 0808 808 1677 Futures Nottinghamshire, Advice/Guidance, for 13-19yrs, Call 08000 85 85 20 Macmillan Cancer Support & TIC-Teenage Info on Cancer, www.click4tic.org.uk, Call 0808 808 00 00 Notts Lesbian & Gay Switchboard, Information & Support, Call 0115 934 8485 Outburst, Lesbian/Bi-Sexual/Gay & Trans Group for U25’s, Call 0115 952 5040 Relate, Counselling for Young People, 1125yrs Call 0115 584 278 Runaway 24hr Helpline, Confidential Help/ Adv for Under 18’s, Call Freefone 116 000 Samaritans, 24 hr Support for Distress or Suicidal Despair, Call 116 123

Young People’s Centres Eastwood Young People’s Centre, Kelham Way, Call 01773 536 010

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Stapleford Young People’s Cntr, Church Ln, M/Tu/Th/F Evenings, Call 0115 939 2771 Sutton Young People’s Centre,Off Station Rd, Tue,W,Thu 6.30-9, F 6-8.30, Call 01623 476605 The Pearson Centre for Young People, Nuart Rd, Beeston, Call 0115 925 4112

Play Centres & Parties Play Centres Cyril’s Nut Hut, Indoor Adventure Play Centre, Acton Rd, Long Eaton, Up to 11yrs/4’11” Call 0115 973 6532 Eden Softplay, St Saviours Gardens, The Meadows, Soft Play near City Centre for U10’s! Call 0115 986 4118 Escape FEC, Giltbrook. Indoor Soft Play & Parties from £7.50 Per Child Call 0115 938 6206

Jolly Jungle Soft Play, Newark.10-6pm, Closed Tues. Outdoor area, Babies-11yrs Call 01636 613311 Jungletastic, Nottingham Rd, Nuthall, Wacky Wednesday, £2.95 play all day! Term Time Call 0115 975 1113 Lanky Bill’s Fun Shack, Cromford Rd Ind Est, Langley Mill, Call 01773 767050 Leo’s Playcentre, Malt Park, Northgate, Newark, 0-18yrs Call 01636 611 122 Little Drivers Soft Play, Stapleford, Thurs Kids for a Quid! Toddlers 9.30-1pm, Kids 3-6pm, Term Time, Call 0115 939 2211 Monkey Village, Station St, Kirkby. For U’10’s, Call 01623 368177 Mouse Trap Soft Play, Main St, Bulwell, 1-11yrs, Open Daily. Term Time Offers MonFri Call 0115 975 2880 Oceans of Fun Play Centre, Hucknall, Indoor/Outdoor Play Areas & Private Hire, Call 0115 963 3961 Ollie’s Fun Shack, Sherwood Energy Village, New Ollerton, 0-10yrs Call 01623 860842 Pirates Play Centre, Sherwood, Up to 10yrs, Different classes everyday!

Call 01159 603 363 Playmania Indoor Playcentre, Mansfield, Mon-Fri 9.30-7pm Sat/Sun 10-5.30pm Call 01623 644443 Southwell Leisure Centre, Indoor soft Play, Daily various times, U6’s Call 01636 813 000 Sqoshis Playcentre, Church Rd, Clipstone.

Open daily, all welcome Call 07427 312645

Funtimez @ Bizzy Beans Play & Party Centre, Huthwaite, Baby Area 0-4yrs & Centre 4-12yrs, Call 01623 555994

Squiggles Playden, Aerial Way, Hucknall Mon-Fri 9.30-7pm Sat/Sun 10-5.30pm Call 0115 963 3554

Funtimez @ Jimmy Beans Play & Party Centre, Sutton, Baby Area 0-4yrs & Centre 4-12yrs, Call 01623 550333

The Beekeeper Wacky Warehouse, Meadow Lane, Beeston. Children up to 4’3” Call 0115 9436184

Hocus Pocus Playcentre, Beeston, 4 Tier playframe, Sep toddler area for U3’s, Call 0115 925 5007

Tumbletown Play Centre, High St, Arnold, Indoor Play for U8’s & Play Area for U18m, Call 0115 967 1161

Acacia Centre, Annesley, Children’s Parties, Bouncy Castle/Disco/Room Hire, Call 01623 721056 Ashfield Play Forum, Sutton, Main Hall for up to 50 people, Call 01623 441168 Awsworth Village Hall. Available to hire for up to 100 people Call 07504 556174 Bells Lane Community Centre, Aspley, Rooms Available for Parties, Functions & Events Call 0115 915 7605 Christ Church Hall, Lime Grove Ave, Chilwell, Beeston Call 0115 922 2809 Cyril’s Nut Hut, Long Eaton, 2 hr Soft Play with Hot/Cold Food Buffet & Party Bags Call 0115 973 6532 Escape FEC, Giltbrook. Indoor Soft Play & Parties from £7.50 Per Child Call 0115 938 6206 Funtimez @ Bizzy Beans Play & Party Centre, Huthwaite, Dedicated Party Area/Private Hire, 0-10yrs, Call 01623 555994 Funtimez @ Jimmy Beans Play & Party Centre, Sutton, Dedicated Party Area/ Private Hire, 0-12yrs, Call 01623 550333 Greasley Church Hall, Moorgreen, Hall for Groups, Celebrations & Functions, Call 07763 865 716 Hocus Pocus Playcentre, Beeston, Special Party Deals & 3 Private Party Rooms Available Call 0115 925 5007 Jango’s Indoor Play Centre, Forest Town, Soft Play Party Offers/Packages Available.

Call 01623 621485 John Godber Centre, Ogle St, Hucknall, Fantastic Children’s Party Packages & Hall Hire Call 0115 963 9633 Jolly Jungle Soft play, Newark. Soft play/ themed parties & exclusive hire available Call 01636 613311 Jungletastic, Nuthall, Jungle Boogie/Play & Private Parties Available, Call 0115 975 1113 Lanky Bill’s Fun Shack, Langley Mill, Toddlers/Teddy Bears/After School/ Packages/Private Hire, Call 01773 767050

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Nuthall Temple Centre. Party Room, Hire only or Specialist Party Packages, for up to 100! Call 0115 951 9717 Oceans of Fun Play Centre, Laser Tag/ Make a Bear/Mascot/ Soft Play Parties, Call 0115 963 3961 Ollie’s Fun Shack, Sherwood Energy Village, New Ollerton, Soft Play Parties 0-10yrs Call 01623 860842 Pirates Play Centre, Sherwood, Toddlers/ Pirates /Disco/Laser Tag/Teddytastic/ VIP/Self Cathering Private Hire & Adult, Call 01159 603363

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Active & Sports Parties Adams Football Parties, FA qualified/DBS checked. Party at your own venue, 4-10yrs Call 07763 229661 Adrenalin Jungle Activity Centre, Sherwood Forest, Party Packages for 8 or more, 8yrs+ Call 01623 883 980 Bramcote Leisure Centre, Swimming/ Football/Private Room Hire, Call 0115 917 3000

Playmania Indoor Playcentre, Mansfield, Soft Play & Themed Parties, 0-12yrs, Up to 36 Children! Call 01623 644443

Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre, Trampoline, Bouncy Castle & Sports Parties, Weekends & Sch Hols, 5yrs+ Call 0115 917 3333

Ravenshead Village Hall, Room/ Kitchen/Bar Avail Fri/Sat Evenings, Call 01623 792 148

Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre, Tumbling Teddies Soft Play Parties for U5’s Call 0115 917 3333

Sqoshis Playcentre, Clipstone. Soft play/ Disco all ages, Slime & Laser 4yrs+, Nerf 6yrs+ Call 07427 312645 The Beekeeper Wacky Warehouse, Beeston.

Party packages from £7.99 per child Call 0115 9436184 The Pearson Centre for Young People, Beeston, Rooms & Hall for Parties & Functions Call 0115 925 4112 The Tin Hat Centre, Selston, Rooms for Hire, Competitive Rates, Call 01773 864510 The Village, Mansfield, Party Packages, Laser 5-7yrs & 8yrs+, Nerf Gun 6yrs+ Call 01623 645134 Tumbletown Play Centre, Arnold, Wide Range of Parties & Party Rooms Available, for U8’s, Call 0115 967 1161

Party Entertainers Childrens Entertainer Joey, Kids discos/ Bouncy Castles/Magic Shows & More Call 07944 443844 Glewy the Alien is a quality muppet like Elmo. Kids love him. Perfect for a party or event Call 07775 715879 SUPER SPARKLE PARTIES, Enchanting ANY theme parties for every little Princess/ Pirate/Superhero/Fairy! Call 07580 533499 William the Wizard, Value for money, stress free kids parties around the Midlands Call 07934 856696

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Clip ‘n Climb, Phoenix Park. Climbing-based activities & Party food for 10-30 children 4yrs+ Call 0115 822 7120

Kimberley Leisure Centre, Parties:- Mermaid & Shark/Football/Disco Dance/Pool Inflatable/Toddler Pool/Bouncy Castle Call 0115 917 3366 Lammas Leisure Centre, Sutton, Pool/ Sports/Football/Princess/Bouncy Castle & Ice Skating parties Call 01623 511177 MAKE YOUR CHILD’S SPECIAL CELEBRATION MORE FUN with a Rugbytots party!

Call 0345 313 0806

Mansfield Superbowl, Bowling Parties + Meal/Gift/Certificate & Free Game each child + Teen Options Call 01623 462000

Festival Hall Leisure Centre, Kirkby, Bouncy Castle/Roller Disco or Both & U5’s Active Antz, Call 01623 457101

Mansfield Town FITC, football birthday parties, prices from £100 Call 01623 656920

Holme Pierrepont Country Park, Outdoor Activity Parties, 8yrs+ Call 0115 982 1212 Hucknall Leisure Centre, Linby Rd, Sports/ Pool/Castle/ Disco/Roller Skating Parties, Call 0115 956 8750 Ice skating birthday party packages for 10-20 children at the National Ice Centre Call 0843 373 3000 i-Jump Trampoline Park, Mansfield. i-Parties 3yrs+ from £13 pp Call 01623 705 909

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Edgewood Leisure Centre, Hucknall, Bouncy Castle/Pool/ Pool Package Parties, Sat only Call 0115 956 8790

Greasley Sports & Community Centre, Newthorpe, Bouncy Castle/ Football Party/ MUGA & Hall Hire Call 01773 760072

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Manor Sports Centre, Mansfield Woodhouse, Bouncy Castle/Soft Play/Football Parties & Room Hire Call 01623 425116

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

Visit & gift from Santa, party food & juice Tkts £7

SAT 21ST DEC 9.30-11.30am Dancing & sing-a-long Cereal, toast & juice every Wed & Fri 10-11am Visit & gift from Santa £2 admission Tickets £5.95 includes soft play

David Lloyd Health Club, Aspley. Party room & host, organised activities & more!

Call 0115 900 7000

Freestyle Trampoline Park, Kirkby.

Party packages available. All ages Call 01623 709510

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Mr Mulligan’s Pirate Golf, Ramsdale Park, Calverton, Scallywags Parties from £15, 5yrs+ Call 0115 9655 600 Nottingham Climbing Centre, New Basford, Kids/Adults Groups & Parties, 4yrs+, Call 0115 924 8233 Planet Bounce Inflatable Park, Huntingdon St, Nottm, All ages. Call 01159 881745 Pukka Parties, Indoor/Outdoor Football Zorbing, approx 5-14yrs Call 0739 6388014 Quasar Elite, Cranbrooke St, Nottingham, Party packages from £11.50 per head, 8yrs+, Call 0115 958 9178 Rebecca Adlington Centre, Mansfield, Swim & Floats Parties, Teaching Pool, Sun 1-2pm, Call 0345 0000230 RedKangaroo Trampoline Park, Bulwell.

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River Maun Recreation Centre, Mansfield, Inflatable Super Slider/bouncy castle & disco/disco/sports Call 0345 0000 233 Sherwood Pines Forest Park, Bushcraft birthday parties. 6yrs+ Call 0300 067 4340 Skateland, Lenton. Roller Skating Birthday Parties Call 0115 837 4865 Southwell Leisure Centre, Pool/Bouncy Castle & Soft Play/Mixed Sports/ Football/Disco & Roller Disco Parties Call 01636 813000 Squiggles Playden, Hucknall. Soft Play & Themed Parties, 0-12yrs, Up to 36 Children!

Call 0115 963 3554 The Depot, Nottingham. Kids Parties on world class climbing wall, 7yrs+ Call 0115 958 9214 Tumble Tots, Active Physical Play Parties, 6 months - 7 yrs Call 07429 845132 Two Counties Leisure Centre, Selston.

Sports/Bouncy Castle Disco/Bounce & Skate/Roller Disco Call 01773 781800 Ultimate Café @ Ultimate Outdoors, Castle Marina Retail Park, Soft Play & Pancake parties, 1-8yrs Call 0115 896 3997 Water Meadows, Mansfield, Soft Play Fri-Sun 4.30-6pm, Aqua Challenge Sun 3.45 & Pool Hire 7-8pm Weekends only Call 0345 0000232 West Park Leisure Centre, Long Eaton, Adventure/Happy Hour/Soft Play S/S & Pool parties Sat only after 5.30pm Call 0115 946 1400

Animal & Farm Parties Attenborough Nature Centre Children’s Parties. Minibeasts, pond-dipping and more! Call 0115 972 1777

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Call 07396 322470 Kids Pony Parties. Unicorns are our speciality! Call 07562 936269 White Post Farm Centre, Farnsfield for Free Range Children’s Parties & Farmer Days, Call 01623 882977 Zoe’s Party Animals, mobile petting farm and excellent party idea! Call 07983 600879

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Fun cookery parties for children 4-11 years Call 07710 980570 The Glazey Place, Leeming St, Mansfield, Paint a Pot,Teddy Bears & Slime Parties, 3yrs-Adult, Call 01623 620781

Creswell Crags, Nr Worksop, Go back to the Ice Age!, Party/Cave Tour & More!

Call 01909 720378

East Midlands Face Painting: Festival Glitter/ gems/face painting at childrens parties, events & festivals. Call 07824 893094

Fun Timez Mascotz, Fun Children’s Parties & Mascotz Call 07811 145579

Fancy Faces Face Painting & Tattoos. Free birthday gift on booking. Like on Fb. For Sam Call 07917 164859 Helen’s Face Painting, DBS Checked, Call 07957 785801 Lamarthe, Mansfield, Make up Artist, Holistic, Beauty, Call 07914 225173 Pip-A-Roo, Face Painting, Henna & Glitter Tattoos, Balloon Modelling Call 01623 401037

Tots at the Top, Art & Craft Party. 2 Activities to Make & Take Home. No Mess for you.

Great Fun! Call 07813 283276

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Dance, Drama & Music Parties Jo Jingles, Music, Singing and Movement Parties for 3m-5yrs, Call 07720 896292 Kitchen Dancing Birthday Boogie. Fun themed dance parties for children aged 5yrs+. Call 07776 241683 Magical Movers, Music & Dance Parties for the Under 5’s, 1 or 2 hrs, Call 07954 991963 New Youth Theatre, Mansfield, Hucknall & West Bridgford, Musical Birthday Parties, 3-17yrs, Call 01623 406284 Nottingham Dance & Fitness, Cheer/Pop/ Street Dance Parties, Call 07714 123431

ARTventurers, Mansfield, Southwell & Sutton-In-Ashfield. Call 07789 460153 Buzz Ceramics, Mobile Pottery Painting Studio, Party Fun for All Ages in your own Home, Call 0115 875 3664

SPROUTS- Games, Drama Adventures & Music at a venue of your choice, 4-9yrs Call 07976 824979

Hungry caterpillar Café, Market Place, Long Eaton. Messy/Pizza Making & Soft Play Call 0115 874 5689

Stagecoach Performing Arts, Mansfield, Fabulous make-believe themed parties Call 01623 371294

Bubble Bath . . . . . . .Making . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Party . . . . Chocolate Teddy Bear Party and more !

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Razz Performance Parties, Theme of your Choice, Fun-Filled Dance, Drama & Singing, 4yrs+ Call 07402 179892

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Gizmo’s Science Lab, Bespoke Exciting Children’s Science Parties, 4yrs+ Call 07505 862 415 Go-Kart Party, Nottingham North. Indoor/ Outdoor driving parties/events 3-10yrs Call 07486 569 253 Hands on History, parties with old fashioned toys & games for indoors/ outdoors. Great fun! Call 0115 914 5520 Mess Around Nottingham - Messy Play super fun party packages for 6mths-5yrs!

Call 07704 926336 National Justice Museum, meet historical characters and take part in fun games Call 0115 952 0555 Nottingham Off Road Events, Farnsfield, 4x4 Family Ride, Quad, Archery, Rifle & Combat Parties, 6yrs+, Call 0115 953 9865 Science Tots, fun science parties for 2-6 years, £95 for 12 children, for Nina Call 07814 435381 Si5 Spy Missions Nottingham. A fantastic spy adventure with hot party food to follow! Call 01954 789134 Slot Carz R Uz, Digital Scalextric/Outdoor Games Specialists, Call 079 1234 8185

Freddie Magical Entertainer, Amazing Magic for All the Family! Call 07792 146312

Spaghetti Maths, Creative & interactive parties for 5-11 yrs. Making maths fun!

Call 0115 919 3911

Peter Presto, Very funny Children’s Magic Shows with Cute, Clever Puppets! Visit Website. Call 0115 981 6407

Splat Messy Play Parties, from £110 for 20 kids! Splat Slime parties £100 for 10 kids!

Call 07826 494148

Other Exciting Parties Bricks 4 Kidz, Have a party with a difference with LEGO® Bricks. Call 07715 801443 City of Caves, Broadmarsh, host the coolest birthday party in your class!

Call 0115 988 1955

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What’s On & Days Out! For MORE events visit our websites or follow us on Facebook www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts OR east-south-notts Please check with the venue before travelling as details may change.

For great craft and activity ideas visit our Pinterest page Please check our regularly updated websites for more events as many are not finaliised at the the time of going to print.

Regular Venues Contact Details Attenborough Nature Reserve T: 0115 972 1777 www.attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk Clumber Park T-01909476592 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clumber-park Erewash Museum T- 0115 907 1141 www.erewashmuseum.co.uk Idle Valley Nature Reserve T- 01777 858 245 Lakeside Arts Centre T: 0115 846 7777 www.lakesidearts.org.uk Mansfield Library 01623 677 200 mansfield.library@ inspireculture.org.uk Mansfield Palace Theatre T-01623 633133 www.mansfield.gov.uk/ palacetheatre Newstead Abbey T: 0115 876 3100 www.newsteadabbey.org.uk Nottingham Playhouse T-0115 941 9419 www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk Nottingham Royal Concert Hall T- 0115 989 5555 www.trch.co.uk Palace Theatre Newark T-01636 655755 www.palacenewark.com Rufford Abbey T: 01623 821 338 Sherwood Forest Country Park www.visitsherwood.co.uk Sherwood Pines T-0300 067 4340 Wollaton Hall T: 0115 876 3100 www.wollatonhall.org.uk

Pantomimes Fri 22nd Nov-Sat 11th Jan: SLEEPING BEAUTY at Nottingham Playhouse With spectacular costumes, stunning sets, plenty of belly-laughs and magical musical numbers our legendary panto is perfect for a festive treat. Great fun for all the family, there are surprises in store for you at every performance.

Sat 30th Nov-Sun 5th Jan: Cinderella at the Theatre Royal Don’t miss the magic of this year’s must-see production of Cinderella, the Fairy Godmother of all pantomimes!

You and your family shall go to the ball with yet another spectacular family panto, packed with traditional pantomime ingredients Sat 30th Nov-Sun 5th Jan: Cinderella at Mansfield Palace Theatre The chemistry of the cast has been likened to spending Christmas with family, and with the added magic of the sensational Shetland Ponies live on stage, this could be the town’s best panto yet! (Oh yes it could!)

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The Pearson Centre for Young People Proudly presents its 70th Pantomime

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Tues 10th Dec-Sat 4th Jan: Sleeping Beauty at the Palace Theatre Newark A perfect family panto with a hilarious comic, an outrageous dame, a devilish baddie, spectacular sets and costumes, fabulous songs and bags of slapstick fun!

Sun 22nd & 29th Dec: 3pm. Aladdin Pantomime at Thoresby Park Packed with songs, slapstick, silliness, audience participation and all the fairytale magic of traditional pantomime!

This fun-filled extravaganza is guaranteed to delight the whole family.T-01623 822009 Thurs 23rd-Sat 25th Jan: Ali Baba & the Forty Thieves at The Pearson Centre, Beeston Performances 6.30pm & Sat matinee 1.30pm T-0115 9254112 E-enquiries@ thepearsoncentre.org.uk

Family Theatre Wed 13th-Sun 17th Nov: Tom Gates Live On Stage! at the Theatre Royal Age 5+ This exciting and hilarious adventure brings Liz Pichon’s fantastic characters to life and is perfect for all the family!

Sun 17th Nov: 12pm & 4pm. THE LITTLE PRINCE at Lakeside Arts Centre Age 5+ The Little Prince leaves behind his own tiny asteroid and journeys through the universe, coming face to face with the baffling world of grown-ups.

Sun 24th Nov: 11am & 3pm.

SOONCHILD at Lakeside Arts Centre Age 5+ Dig out your snowshoes for an Arctic Adventure with live music, 3D and shadow puppets, creative captioning, integrated sign language and song, and a cosmic Northern Lights show.

Thurs 28th Nov-Tues 31st Dec: THE SNOW DRAGON at Lakeside Arts Centre Age 3+ Billy has everything a young goat could need – and more besides. On New Year’s Eve, Billy is looking forward to the annual visit of the Snow Dragon, who will bring him more goodies...

Mon 2nd-Tues 31stDec: CHRISTMAS INSTALLATION at Lakeside Arts Centre. FREE Before and after the show, visit our Snow Dragon-inspired installation for children of all ages to enjoy.

Sat 7th Dec: 12pm. Too Many Cooks at Christmas at Mansfield Library Ages 3-7yrs HandMade Theatre present a new interactive festive show full of food and fun!

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Wed 11th Dec-Sat 4th Jan: PINOCCHIO at Nottingham Playhouse. Ages 3-8 An enchanting festive show designed especially for your little ones; filled with fun, music and plenty of chances to join in.

Up, Up and Away In association with Nottingham Playhouse. Ages 2 - 5 Story Explorers launches into orbit as we travel to the moon! Expect magical music, beautiful puppets and starry surprises in an extra special story of wonder from across the solar system. £2.00 per child | Accompanying adults free. Booking advisedT-01623 677 200 Thurs 12th Dec: 10.30am Sutton in Ashfield Library Thurs 12th Dec: 2pm Mansfield Library Fri 13th Dec: 10.30am Beeston Library Wed 18th Dec: 10.30am Newark Library Wed 18th Dec: 2pm Southwell Library Thurs 19th Dec: 10.30am Kirkby in Ashfield Library Thurs 19th Dec: 2pm Hucknall Library

Mon 30th Dec: Grandpa’s Great Escape at the Motorpoint Arena The first ever stage adaptation of Grandpa’s Great Escape, the exhilarating number one best-selling children’s book by David Walliams which plays in Nottingham this December. www. motorpointarenanottingham.com Sun 26th Jan: 3pm. REYNARD THE FOX at Lakeside Arts Centre Age 5+ Reynard the Fox is the infamous scoundrel who prides himself on being the trickster of the forest, and when the theft of the King’s Crown Jewels is announced, the animal kingdom immediately blames the fox! Reynard must prove his innocence, but will his silver tongue save his tail?

Sun 2nd Feb: 1pm & 3.30pm. STELLA AND THE STARSHINERS at Lakeside Arts Centre Age 3-8 In a secret place at the top of the world stands the tallest mountain. On the peak of the mountain sits a tiny village.

In the centre of the village leans the tallest ladder. At the bottom of the ladder is Stella and Stella is afraid of heights…

Wed 5th-Sat 8th Feb: HOLES at Nottingham Playhouse Age 8+ This hit production is a thrilling and offbeat comedy adventure and is perfect for adults and children

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Sat 7th-Sun 22nd Dec: Weekends only. Story Time with Father Christmas at Clumber Park Enjoy a magical story time with Father Christmas in our beautiful Parsonage, where children will be read a Clumber Christmas story and then choose a present in this traditional event.

Children will also be able to write letters to Father Christmas and post them in our special post box; they will get a response on the day! T-0344 249 1895

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BRACKENHURST CAMPUS on A612 just south of Southwell

Saturday 9th November 10.30am – 4.30pm Nottingham-Southwell bus stops outside

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celebration of insects Fascinating displays Live exhibits Talks * Sales & more

Sat 7th, 14th & 21st Dec: 8.30-10am.

Breakfast with Santa at Rufford Abbey £11.50 per person, all children must be accompanied by at least 1 paying adult. Every child will receive a special present from Santa. Pre booking essential T-01623 821338 Sat 21st Dec: 9.30-11.30am.

Breakfast with Santa at Oceans Of Fun, Hucknall Cereal, toast, juice, visit & gift from Santa Tickets £5.95 T-0115 963 3961 Mon 23rd Dec: 8.30am. Breakfast with Santa at Sqoshis Playcentre, Clipstone £6.50. T-07427 312645

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Sun 9th Feb: The Adventures of Pinocchio at Mansfield Palace Theatre Oddsocks present a funny, magical adventure for adults and children alike about a wooden boy discovering what it takes to be a real human.

Sun 16th Feb: 1.30pm. CHLOE AND THE COLOUR CATCHER at Lakeside Arts Centre Age 5+ Chloe lives in a world with only one colour, and it is grey. At night, however, when she’s wrapped up tight, her dreams are colourful and bright.

Then Chloe tells of the vast blue seas, lush green trees and golden sands she’s seen. Hushed at once by her old Grandma Magenta, Chloe is warned to keep such thoughts at bay Thurs 20th Feb: Rumpelstiltskin at the Palace Theatre Newark Using its trademark puppets, music, storytelling and transforming sets, Widdershins aims to create gold on stage with this new version of the Grimms’ classic tale.

Fri 21st-Sun 23rd Feb: Oi Frog at the Theatre Royal Age 3+ Join Frog, Cat and Dog in this new action-packed stage adaptation of Kes Gray and Jim Field’s bestselling books.

Expect songs, puppets, laughs and more rhymes than you can shake a chime at!

Sun 23rd Feb: 11am, 12.45pm & 3.30pm. IGLOO at Lakeside Arts Centre Age 0-3 Winter is almost over and it still hasn’t snowed. Sometimes you don’t get what you want, even when you’re made to wait… Sometimes what you end up with is something even better…Join us for this playful experience filled with warmth, sensation and gentle exploration.

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Where’s Santa Sun 17th Nov-Tues 31st Dec: 6-8pm at Nuthall Christmas Lights Friday and Saturdays only Sat 23rd Nov-Tues 24th Dec: at White Post Farm Centre Sat 16th-Sun 17th & Sat 23rd-Sun 24th: at Rufford Abbey Country Park Sat 16th-Tues 24th Dec: at Sundown Adventureland Sat 30th Nov-Sun 22nd Dec: 10.304pm. AN AUDIENCE WITH FATHER CHRISTMAS at Bolsover Castle Weekends only. Meet Father Christmas as he tells tales of Christmas past among the yuletide decorations. £5 - this includes a small present. T0370 333 1181 Fri 6th & 13th Dec: 4-6pm. Fish and Chip Supper with Santa at Rufford Abbey Country Park £11.50 per child/adult. Enjoy fish and chips with all the trimmings, followed by one on one time with Santa. Each child will get an activity pack, unlimited juice and a special present. Pre booking essential T-01623 821338 Sat 7th & 14th Dec: 10.30-3.30pm.

Santa Saturdays at the Erewash Museum Come and meet Santa in the stables. £2.50 per child, including a present.

Timed tickets are available to purchase in advance from the museum. Any remaining tickets will be served on a first come, first served basis on the day.

Mon 23rd Dec & Thurs 2nd-Fri 3rd Jan: CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR Holiday Club at The Pearson Centre, Beeston 9–4.30pm for children 6 yrs. to end of Yr. 8 Further details from the Centre or T-0115 925 4112 www.thepearsoncentre.org.uk

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR Holiday Club

The Pearson Centre for Young People 2 Nuart Road, Beeston NG9 2NH

Monday 23rd December £25 Christmas arts, crafts and baking

Thursday 2nd January £18 Friday 3rd January £25

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Monday 17th - Friday 21st

All days £18 except Tues @ £25 9–4.30pm for children 6 yrs to end of Yr 8 Further details from the Centre or

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Mon 17th-Fri 21st Feb: YMCA Camp Williams at Middleton Primary School £38 per day £155 per week www.nottsymca.com Mon 17th-Fri 21st Feb: February Half Term Holiday Club at the Pearson Centre for Young People Open to children aged 6 years to end of school year 8. £18 per day /£22 Tues T- 0115 925 4112 www.thepearsoncentre.org.uk

Events in November Wed 6th, Wed 4th Dec, Wed 8th Jan & Wed 5th Feb: 10.30am-12 or 1-2.30pm. Wild Tots at Attenborough Nature Reserve Age 2-4yrs Sessions are full of activities for tots such as stories, wildlife art, games, searching for wildlife, trails and much more.

Thurs 7th: Open Day at Albany Infant & Nursery School, Stapleford www.albanyinfants.co.uk T-0115 9179212

Families at Southwell Minster Christmas Trail Free, daily 29 Nov-5 Jan

Fun Day 18 Feb, 10.30am-3pm. Crafts, activities & refreshments. £2/child aged 3+ All welcome, no booking needed www.southwellminster.org

Sat 9th: 10-12. Mum2mum Market at Turner Community Hall, Mansfield Woodhouse Mum2mum market nearly new sales Nottingham. notts@ mum2mummarket.co.uk www. mum2mummarket.co.uk Sat 9th: 10.30-12.30. Idle Valley Wildlife Watch Group: Winter Is Coming Outdoor fun for 8-12 year olds, this month we will be looking at trees and their fruit £3, booking required. Eidlewatch@nottswt.co.uk Sat 9th: 10.30-4.30pm. INSECT SHOW at Brackenhurst Campus FREE ENTRY A celebration of insects* Fascinating displays * Live exhibits * Talks * Sales & more. Something for everyone www. danes-insects.org.uk Sat 9th: 1-2pm. The Deep Blue Sea Beeston Library Ages 5-11 Set sail for a musical adventure into the deep blue sea with a family concert filled with music inspired by the sea. After the performance meet the musicians and try out some instruments for yourself. Library members £3 | Non-library members £6 T-01623 677 200 Sat 9th-Sat 7th Dec: 12-4pm. FAMILY SATURDAYS at Lakeside Arts Centre.

FREE –drop in Whatever your age or ability come along to these creative afternoons to enjoy the exhibitions and take part in related arts and crafts activities led by University of Nottingham students.

Suitable for all, children must be accompanied by an adult Sat 9th-Sun 10th: 10-5pm. LUSTRE 2019 at Lakeside Arts Centre A friendly, relaxed, contemporary craft and design market, where you can buy everything from artisan jewellery and bags to ceramics, glass and tableware.

Sat 9th-Sun 5th Jan: Christmas at Chatsworth Explore Lands Far, Far Away as the grand rooms of the house are dressed in homage to countries traversed by the family. www.chatsworth.org Sat 9th-Sun 12th Jan: 11-3pm.

Weekend Family Activities at Nottingham Contemporary Free Every Saturday & Sunday, 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.

T-0115 948 9750 Sun 10th: 9-4pm. Vintage and Heritage Tractor Show at Newark Showground Christmas craft market, heritage crafts, clothing and gifts. £10 advance | £12 on gate | Under 17s free.T-01636 705796 www.newarkshowground.com

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LIGHTS SWITCH ON STAPLEFORD SATURDAY, 23 rd NOVEMBER 4.30pm - 6.30pm Victoria Street Car Park and Walter Park VC Memorial Square, Stapleford 5.30pm Light Switch On 6.30pm Fireworks

EASTWOOD TUESDAY, 26 th NOVEMBER 6.00pm - 8.00pm Nottingham Road, Eastwood 7.00pm Light Switch On 8.00pm Fireworks

BEESTON SATURDAY, 30 th NOVEMBER 4.30pm - 6.30pm Beeston Square 5.30pm Light Switch on 6.30pm Fireworks

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to Mansfield 3pm to 3.25pm Children’s Christmas party Mansfield Market Place Music, games and prizes! Take part in your favourite party games to get you in the party mood ahead of the stage show.

3.25pm to 5pm The Big Switch On stage show Mansfield Market Place A fun filled evening hosted by Mansfield 103.2 with special guests and lots of family friendly entertainment. There will be live music from local performers and tribute acts, as well as pantomime guests and a spectacular laser show..

Thurs 14th-Tues 31st Dec: Nottingham Winter Wonderland in the Old Market Square. FREE Fri 15th-Tues 3rd Dec: Christmas market at Chatsworth Soak up the Christmas market atmosphere as you browse more than 100 stalls offering a wide range of Christmas gifts and decorations – you’ll be sure to find perfect presents for all the family. www.chatsworth.org Fri 15th-Sat 16th: Christine March School of Dance Kirkby in Ashfield present “TIME TO DANCE” annual show at the Palace Theatre Mansfield Friday 15th 7pm & Sat 16th 2 30pm TICKETS £9 T- 07704818065 Sat 16th: A Christmas Carol at Palace Theatre Newark Join critically acclaimed theatre company Chapterhouse as Scrooge’s frozen heart begins to melt and he finally embraces the festive spirit in this most Christmassy of Christmas tales Sat 16th: 1.30-4.30pm Christmas Fayre at Christ Church Hall, Chilwell A variety of gifts and cards from around the world will be on sale.

T-0115 922 2809 Sat 16th: 10.30-12& 1-2.30pm.

Christmas Wreath Decorating at Victoria Park, Ilkeston Come along to the pavilion and decorate a Christmas wreath using natural products. Booking essential, please contact your Community Ranger debbie.stayte@erewash.gov.uk Sat 16th-Sun 17th: 11-3pm Tea light Holders Kids Craft at Nottingham Industrial Museum Decorate your own jam jar tea light holder with paint, ribbons and crafty bits and pieces. We’ll also have colouring and simple crafts for younger kids. Only £2 per child! T-0115 915 3936 www.nottinghamindustrialmuseum.org.uk

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Sunday 24 November and Sunday 15 December Christmas Artisan and Craft Market Mansfield Market, 10am to 3pm Treat yourself and your family with a festive day out! There will be over 30 stalls selling Christmas gifts and wrapping!

CRAFTY CHRISTMAS WEEKENDS Saturdays and Sundays from 7 to 22 December

West Gate, Mansfield Town Centre, 10.30am to 4pm In the lead up to Christmas, we are holding three weekends of entertainment to get everyone in the festive spirit.

These events will include numerous activities including arts and crafts, face painting and toddler play, as well as entertaining elves and a snow globe on some of the weekends.

Sat 16th-Sun 17th & Sat 23rd-Sun 24th: 10-4pm. Festive Weekends at Rufford Abbey Country Park Free Entry £4 car parking Enjoy gift stalls, hot food and refreshments, mulled wine, entertainment, Christmas lights and even a visit to Santa’s Grotto Sat 16th-Tues 24th Dec: Christmas at Sundown Adventureland Climb aboard one of Santa’s sleighs and take a magical journey through the enchanted forest, visit Santa and enjoy market stalls selling all those Christmas goodies, decorations, stocking fillers and lots more. www. sundownadventureland.co.uk

Tues 19th-Wed 20th: A Christmas Carol (Musical by New Youth Theatre) at Mansfield Palace Theatre Bringing the atmosphere of Victorian Christmas traditions to the stage, this vibrant and joyous musical takes you on a journey of discovery. A Christmas Carol is the perfect way to get you into the Christmas spirit.

Tues 19th-Sat 23rd: Northern Ballet: Cinderella at the Theatre Royal You won’t believe your eyes as Northern Ballet’s remarkable dancers bring their signature magic to the ultimate feel-good fairy-tale. The perfect entertainment for the whole family.

Sun 17th: Wizard of Oz (Ballet) at Mansfield Palace Theatre Set to a classical score which brings the story to life, this production is family friendly and is the perfect way to introduce children to the classical ballet.

Wed 20th-Sat 23rd: Beeston Players Prescription for Murder at Round Hill Primary School Performances are Wed 20th to Fri 22nd at 7.30pm and Sat 23rd at 2.30pm.

Tickets on the door or via our website: www.beestonplayers.org

Sun 17th:3-5pm. The Big Switch OnMansfield Market Place Children’s Christmas party-Music, games and prizes! followed by The Big Switch On stage show -a fun filled evening hosted by Mansfield 103.2 with special guests and lots of family friendly entertainment. www. mansfield.gov.uk

Wed 20th-Sun 24th: Disney on Ice at the Motorpoint Arena Disney On Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic – a monumental ice skating spectacular heading to Nottingham this November. www. motorpointarenanottingham.com

Sun 17th-Tues 31st Dec: Nuthall Christmas Lights We run a Christmas Light display to raise money for When You Wish Upon A Star & Hayward House Hospice.

Santa will also be here in his special Grotto giving out gifts to children who visit him every Friday and Saturday between 6pm and 8pm.

Tues 19th& Thurs 28th: 9.3010.30am Open Morning at Portland Spencer Academy T- 0115 9155747. E- admin@portland. nottingham.sch.uk

Thurs 21st-Sat 23rd: Long Eaton Chestnut Fair The fair is officially opened by the Mayor at 6pm on Thurs 21st on Waverley Street.

Fri 22nd-Sun 24th: Craft Fair Contemporary at Nottingham Contemporary Join us for our popular winter market, a creative and fun start to the season’s festivities. Our weekend begins with our launch event on Fri with music, festive treats, and our galleries open late. Fri: 6pm-8:30pm, Sat: 10am-6pm, Sun: 11am-5pm. T-0115 948 9750 www. nottinghamcontemporary.org

FAMILY SANTA 4x4 TREKS

December Weekend Specials Sun 8th & Sun 15th (booking essential) Our amazing Santa is back again!

£45

Help the elves find Santa’s lost presents in a 4x4 Landrover per car then return them to Santa in his 5 passe ng x& grotto for a reward! Sessions approx 40 mins. no moreersthama 4 children n OR visit Santa for £6 per child on these dates incl. a small gift (no need to book )

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Fri 22nd-Sun 24th: Welbeck Winter Weekend Free Entry Food market with 30 artisan food stalls to whet your appetite - specially selected by the award-winning Welbeck Farm Shop. - Art marquee with 75 artists and craftspeople carefully curated by The Harley Gallery. - 15 artists’ studios to explore within The Harley Studios. Plus, visit two critically acclaimed art galleries and relaxing cafés. www.welbeck.co.uk Sat 23rd: Stapleford Christmas Lights Switch On The lights switch on will take place at 5.30pm by the Christmas Tree and fireworks will follow at 6.30pm.There’ll be children’s rides, a variety of stalls, food and drink, street performers and live entertainment from the main stage. There will also be an Arts and Crafts Fair. Visit Santa in his Grotto from 2.30pm - 6pm for a truly magical experience.

TO ADVERTISE E: shirley@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk T: 0115 938 2910

Sat 23rd: 7-9.30pm. Dark Skies Astronomy Event at Sherwood Pines Adults £10 | Children £6.50 (8-16 years). Join astronomer Richard Darn for an evening exploring the night sky. Touring distant galaxies, glittering star clusters and the planetary giant, Jupiter. T-0300 067 5467 or E-lindsey. mculloch-howe@forestryengland.uk Sat 23rd-Sun 24th: WinterfestThoresby Arts & Craft Fair Winterfest is a celebration of diverse local handmade crafts. It gives guests the experience of buying original handmade art straight from the artist, something they wouldn’t be able to find on the High Street Sat 23rd-Sun 24th: Christmas weekend festival at the Sherwood Forest Art & Craft Centre www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/sfacc Sat 23rd-Sun 24th: White Post Christmas Opening Weekend See Santa arrive at the farm on his sleigh, meet the princesses, visit Santa in his Grotto and feed the reindeer. www.whitepostfarm.co.uk Sat 23rd-Tues 24th Dec: White Post Christmas Enjoy the White Post Christmas Experience every day from 23 Nov to 24th Dec. Also available: Gifts from Santa and from the Elves Workshop. www.whitepostfarm.co.uk Sat 23rd-Sun 5th Jan: 10.30-4.40pm.

Christmas Trail - Reindeer Ramble at Rufford Abbey Let’s get ready to Ramble with the Rufford Reindeers!

Sun 24th: 9-10am. Science Tots “You Light up my Life” at Watnall WI Age 2-6yrs £6.50 for one, siblings £3.50.

Book in advance on Facebook@ sciencetotsnottingham, or text Nina 07814435381 Sun 24th: Newark Christmas Lights Switch On FREE celebration to kick off the festive season with fun, music, food and fireworks! Enjoy a bustling craft and charity market in the market place alongside a fun fair and live music, all leading to the switch-on of the UK’s largest, free standing canopy of Christmas lights and a dazzling firework display. Immediately following the lights switch on, there will be a free community carol concert at St Mary Magdalene Church. This wonderful Christmas celebration has been organised by Churches Together In Newark and offers the chance for all to join in and sing carols in a fantastic festive setting.T-01636 655721 www. newark.gov.uk/Newark-Market.aspx Sun 24th: 10-3pm. Early Christmas Artisan and Craft Market at Mansfield Market Place Traders sell a wide range of excellent handmade and local products such as jewellery, craft items, bath bombs, accessories, home-made candles, tea and more. There will also be live music and face painting to entertain all the family.

Tues 26th: 6-8pm. Eastwood Christmas Lights Switch On. Free The lights switch on will take place at 7pm with fireworks to follow at 8pm.

Grab that perfect gift from the Arts and Crafts fair at Scargill Walk and Craft Courtyard. Say hello to Santa in his Grotto at the Lawrence Veterinary Centre. Experience the magic in the Fairy Grotto at the D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum. Along Nottingham road there will be children’s rides, a variety of stalls, food and drink, street performers and a second stage on Eastwood square with a host of local talent.

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Thurs 28th: 6pm. Christmas Tree Lighting at The Acacia Centre, Annesley Santa, stalls, free refreshments, carols and lights switch on T- 01623 721056 Thurs 28th-Sat 30th: Mansfield Museum Christmas Market Over 40 stalls, live music and for the first time a Christmas Tree Festive and it’s free to get in! www.mansfield.gov. uk/museum Thurs 28th: 5.30-8.30pm. Long Eaton Christmas Light Switch On The event takes place in the Market Place, with the Switch on by the Mayor of Erewash at 7pm.The event boasts music , stilt walkers, a funfair and lantern parade from Dovedale School.

Come hand feed and pet our wide range of animals.

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Fri 29th-Sun 5th Jan: Southwell Minster free Christmas Trail Pick up a free leaflet from the stewards. www.southwellminster.org Fri 29th: 5.30-8.30pm. Ilkeston Christmas Light Switch On The event takes place in the Market Place, with switch on by the Mayor of Erewash at 7pm.Enjoy music from Ilkeston Brass Band, the dulcet sounds of Trevvy, plus a fun fair, stilt walkers and a firework display.

A GREAT DAY OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY Daily Activities:

INCORPORATING - Ridgeway Riding

n Bottle feeding of Lambs n Small animal handling n Meerkat feeding n Wallaby Encounter

Fully trained instructors are available for group or private individual lessons. If you would like a lesson or to go pony trekking, then booking is essential.

Great Children’s parties including guided tour, animal feed, small animal handling, private party room and buffet.

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School & Trekking Centre

n Ferret Racing n Sheep Racing n Short pony rides at weekends & school holidays

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Sat 30th: 10-12. Mum2Mum Market at St. Leonard’s Community Centre, Wollaton Baby and kids nearly new sales. For stall booking and more information visit www.mum2mummarket.co.uk Sat 30th: 10-12: Attenborough St. Mary’s Christmas Bazaar at Attenborough Village Hall Get a start on your pre-Christmas baking by stocking up on home-made cakes and preserves. Pick up stocking stuffers at the jigsaw, jewellery and toy stalls. Children can have fun meeting Santa and joining in Messy Church activities. After all the shopping, relax and enjoy tea or coffee with homebaked cakes, dainties and delicious bacon butties.

Sat 30th: Beeston Christmas Lights Switch On The lights switch on will take place at 5.30pm at the Arnold Clark Nottingham main stage and the fireworks will follow at 6.30pm. There’ll be children’s rides, a variety of stalls, food and drink, street performers and live entertainment.

Sat 30th-Sun 1st Dec: Well Being Show at Newark Showground Entry to the show is £4 per person each day with a Weekend Ticket available for £7 per person. www.lizianevents.com/ newark-event Sat 30th-Sun 1st Dec:11-3pm. A Very Victorian Christmas at Nottingham Industrial Museum We’re taking a leaf out of the Victorian’s book by running traditional crafts, such as wreath-making, decorating advent candles, and paper crafts. There will also be live music and performances throughout the weekend, and fun for all ages! T-0115 915 3936 Sat 30th-Sun 5th Jan: A Storybook Christmas at Newstead Abbey Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Join the Webb sisters as they hunt for their little pet mouse on Christmas Eve and stumble across some of their favourite fairy tales.

Events in December Sun 1st: 10-4pm. Start Christmas with us! at Tilly Pots - Pottery Painting Studio.

Paint baubles, hanging decorations or a nativity set from £35 T-01623 792768

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www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk Sun 1st: 3-6pm. HUG Christmas Market at Newark Castle The very first Christmas Market within the Newark Castle walls! Come along for a browse and treat yourself to a mulled wine, hot chocolate and gingerbread whilst listening to some Christmas Carols and get into the Christmas spirit T-01636 650000 Wed 4th: 4-8pm. Christmas Market at the John Godber Centre, Hucknall There’ll be plenty of stalls for all your Christmas needs, including: Tombola, Cakes, Beauty, Jewellery, Gifts, Books, Cards, Crafts, and much, much more!

T-0115 963 9633 Fri 6th-Sun 15th: Christmas Tree Festival at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Newark Marvel at more than 120 trees festooned with imaginative decorations by local schools, charities, organisations and businesses as they adorn the aisles of the magnificent Newark Parish Church. £2 adults | 50p for under 16s. www.stmnewark.org Sat 7th-Sun 22nd: Christmas nativity at Chatsworth House Age3+ Weekends Only. Join us in bringing the nativity to life with our farmyard animals and your children as the stars of the show in a heart-warming Christmas performance.£12 per person.

Your ticket includes entry to the farmyard and playground, as well as the chance to take part and enjoy the nativity performance. www.chatsworth.org Sat 7th: 10-3pm. Christmas fair at Jelly Beans Day Nursery, Bramcote Activities, stalls, Santa Claus, refreshments, raffle free entry. T- 0115 925 6677

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Sat 7th: 10-12. Christmas Fun Run at Weirfields Recreation Ground, Beeston Walk, jog or run along the 3k course which runs alongside the canal and the River Trent. It’s flat, scenic and ideal for everyone, whatever your age or ability. www.lleisure.co.uk Sat 7th: 10.30-12.30: Mansfield & Ashfield Wildlife Watch: Thorny Issues at St. Mark’s Church Hall, Mansfield Outdoor activities for 8-13 year olds.

T- 07885 169111. E- mansfieldwatch@ nottswt.co.uk Sat 7th & Sat Feb 1st & 29th: From 6.45pm Sherwood Observatory Open Evening Adults (over 16) £6, Under 16’s £2 (please note that under 16’s MUST be accompanied by an adult). www. sherwood-observatory.org.uk Sat 7-Sun 8th: 11-4pm. Christmas Fair at Papplewick Pumping Station The Pumping Station will also be in steam. www. papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk Sat 7th-Sun 22nd: 10.30-4pm.

CRAFTY CHRISTMAS WEEKENDS in Mansfield FREE Weekends only. In the lead up to Christmas, we are holding three weekends of entertainment to get everyone in the festive spirit. These events will include numerous activities including arts and crafts, face painting and toddler play, as well as entertaining elves and a snowglobe on some of the weekends.www.mansfield.gov.uk Sat 7th-Sun 29th: 12 Doors of Christmas Trail at Thoresby Park Every weekend in December. T-01623 822009

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Every 2nd Sunday of the month 8am - 12pm £5 a pitch - Booking essential Contact: 01773 760363 Sat 7th-Sun 29th:10.30-3.30pm.

Christmas at the Sherwood Forest Art & Craft Centre Christmas activities during weekends throughout December. www.newarksherwooddc.gov.uk/sfacc/ Sat 7th-Sun 22nd: 9-10.30am, Weekends only & Mon 23rd-Tues 24th. Breakfast with Elves at Clumber Park Enjoy breakfast with our elves and get involved with our Christmas activities!

Sun 8th & 15th: FAMILY SANTA 4x4 TREKS at Nottingham Off Road Events Help the elves find Santa’s lost presents in a 4x4 Landrover then return them to Santa in his grotto for a reward! £45 per car 5 passengers max & no more than 4 children OR Visit Santa for £6 per child on these dates incl. a small gift (no need to book ) T-0800 999 8865 www.nottinghamoff roadevents.co.uk Sun 8th: Newark Christmas Crackers in Newark Market Place Held under the town’s glittering canopy of Christmas lights, there’ll be a fantastic array of last minute gifts, artisan crafts and Christmas decorations on offer.

Tues 10th: 10am. Community nativity play in Wellow Church Performed by Wellow House School, pre-prep. Free entry all welcome T-01623 861 054

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Tues 10th: 7pm. Beaumond House Light up a Life service at Southwell Minster. & Thurs 19th: 7pm. at St Mary Magdalene Church, Newark Christmas is a special time of year, but for many who have lost a loved one; it can be a time with both sad and happy memories. In lighting up a life at Christmas, we hope that this time of reflection will bring comfort to you.

Light refreshments will be available. www.beaumondhouse.co.uk Thurs 12th: 6.30pm. Christmas Carols at Victoria Park. Ilkeston www.erewash.uk Fri 13th:5-7pm. Christmas Magic Show at Leo’s Playcentre, Newark £10 per child and includes:-2 hours entry to Leo’s. Magic show with our professional magician (Grandad elf).

Mini disco with games and prizes.

Meet and Greet with Leo Lion and Bella Elephant T- 01636 611122 Fri 13th: 7.30-8.45pm. Carols by Candlelight at Nottingham Cathedral FREE Escape the hustle and bustle of the pre-Christmas season with an evening of traditional carols and readings in the beautiful setting of Nottingham’s Pugin-designed Cathedral, featuring the Cathedral Choirs and the dazzling Essentially Brass!

Sat 14th: 10.30-11.30am. Messy Christmas – Messy Play Wollaton Ages 6mth-5yrs Christmas-themed messy play event, come along, play and leave the cleaning up to us! Pre-booking essential via our website.www. messarounduk.com/Nottingham

Sat 14th: 10.30-12.30. Idle Valley Wildlife Watch Group: Cold Days Ages 8-12yrs This month will be about winter wildlife and seasonal activities £3, booking required E- idlewatch@nottswt.co.uk

Sun 15th: 5-6pm. Christingle at Southwell Minster The Christingle service is designed with families in mind, and begins our journey towards Christmas. All are welcome.www.southwellminster.org

Sat 14th: 1-4pm. Christmas Party at The Acacia Centre, Annesley Entertainment, food & drinks for the kids, present from Santa £1.50 T-01623 721056

Tues 17th: 4-5.45pm. Christmas party & Mascot Visit from Anna & Elsa at Oceans Of Fun, Hucknall Visit & gift from Santa, party food & juice Tickets £8 T-0115 963 3961

Sat 14th: Autism friendly Christmas Evening at White Post Farm Magically festive evening at the farm, adapted to make the Christmas experience as stress-free as possible.

Meet Santa and the animals, crafts and more! www.whitepostfarm.co.uk

Wed 18th: 10-12. Children’s Christmas Party at Oceans Of Fun, Hucknall Singing & Dancing with Movers & Shakers Visit & gift from Santa, party food & juice Tickets £7 T-0115 963 3961

Sat 14th: 7.30-9.30pm. Carols for Everyone at Southwell Minster www.southwellminster.org Sat 14th-Sun 15th: Newark Christmas Market and Winter Feast Ease yourself into the festive mood with a Santa’s sack full of seasonal festive street food, drinks, crafts and gifts in Newark’s stunning and picturesque Georgian Market Place.

There’ll be entertainment for all ages, including traditional carol singing and brass bands, fantastic local musicians and street entertainers. www.newark. gov.uk/Newark-Market.aspx Sun 15th: Christmas is Coming! at the Albert Hall A traditional afternoon Christmas concert for all the family, with wellknown carols and seasonal songs Tickets: Full £11, £9, £7; Conc. £10, £8, £6; Child/Student £3.50. T- 0115 9589312 Sun 15th: Living Through the Civil War at the National Civil War Centre Enjoy this fascinating event with a brilliant troupe of re-enactors from the English Civil War Society. Visitors can learn how people lived in the 17th century by meeting soldiers, chatting to crafters and handling real artefacts.

As the event is free with admission, you can then explore the museum’s fantastic galleries and discover how the Civil War turned the world upside down! www.nationalcivilwarcentre. com Sun 15th: 12-3pm. Christmas Artisan and Craft Market at Mansfield Market Place Traders sell a wide range of excellent handmade and local products such as jewellery, craft items, bath bombs, accessories, home-made candles, tea and more. There will also be live music and face painting to entertain all the family.

Thurs 19th: 5-7pm. Leo’s Christmas Party-Leo’s Playcentre, Newark Booking essential T-01636 611122 Thurs 19th: 6.30-8.30pm. CAROL CONCERT at Bolsover Castle Join in the Christmas celebrations at Bolsover Castle with carols sung by Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir in the stunning surroundings of the Riding School.T-0370 333 1183 Fri 20th : Christmas Evenings at White Post Farm Visit the farm after hours, meet Santa, feed the reindeer, festive crafts and much more! www.whitepostfarm.co.uk Sat 21st & Mon 23rd: Nottingham Harmonic Choir: Family Carol Concert at the Royal Concert Hall A family friendly concert of the very best of traditional and modern Christmas music.

Sat 21st-Sun 5th Jan: Old Father Christmas Trail at the National Civil War Centre You can make and take home some spectacular Santa decorations to make any Royalist proud and follow a brand new festive trail around the museum. Plus try on some fabulous 17th century costumes for the perfect Christmas family photo! www. nationalcivilwarcentre.com

Sat 21st- Sun 22nd, Sat 28th – Sun 29th Dec & Thu 2nd-Sun 5th Jan: 11am-3pm. Family: Colourful Architecture at Nottingham Contemporary This Christmas holiday, get creative and join us in creating buildings that explore colour and light. Free, just drop in. Suitable for all T-0115 948 9750 www.nottinghamcontemporary.org

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Tues 31st: 6-10pm. New Year’s Eve Party at the John Godber Centre, Hucknall As well as our New Year’s Eve family disco, there’ll be party games, quizzes, bingo, raffle, and a mini midnight countdown – great fun for all the family. www.johngodbercentre.co.uk Tues 31st: 6-8.15pm. Sinfonia Viva New Year’s Eve Gala at the Royal Concert Hall Put the glamour, glitz and flare back into New Year’s Eve with this gala performance

Events in January Wed 1st: 12-3pm. Annual Charity Duck Race at Manor Park, Toton Fun event for all the family. What else is there to do on New Year’s Day! Mulled wine and mince pies, hot doughnuts.

Tea and coffee plus cuddly toy stall (prize every time), tombola. Buzz game and great atmosphere.E-angela. barnes@ageukdd.org.uk Sat 4th: 10-11am. Science Tots “Science Tots Detectives” at The Hungry Caterpillar Café in Long Eaton Ages 3-6 £6.50 for one, siblings £3.50.

Book in advance on Facebook@ sciencetotsnottingham, or text Nina 07814435381 Mon 6th: 7.30pm. National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain at the Royal Concert Hall Age Recommendation: 7+ Sat 18th: 10-11am. Science Tots “Geology Rocks” at The Hungry Caterpillar Café in Long Eaton Ages 2-6 £6.50 for one, siblings £3.50.

Book in advance on Facebook@ sciencetotsnottingham, or text Nina 07814435381 Fri 24th: Waterloo – The Best Of ABBA at Motorpoint Arena Waterloo – The Best of ABBA thank ABBA for the music with this sensational show; it’s an experience not to be missed by any ABBA fan. www. motorpointarenanottingham.com

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Tues 4th-Wed 5th: STRICTLY COME DANCING LIVE AT MOTORPOINT ARENA Tickets can be purchased online at www.motorpointarenanottingham. com or via 0843 373 3000 Thurs 6th-Sun 9th: Winter Olympics Ice Hockey Qualifying Games at the Motorpoint Arena The winner of the four-team group will advance to the final qualifying for the Winter Olympics.www. motorpointarenanottingham.com Thurs 6th-Sat 8th: NOTTINGHAM CHINESE NEW YEAR GALA at Lakeside Arts Centre Join us to celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Rat. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Nottingham Breast Cancer Research Centre. Thu 06: 7pm Fri 07: 7pm Sat 08: 1pm & 3.30pm Sat 8th: 10-11am. The Greatest Mess – Messy Play Mansfield Ages 6mths-5yrs Circus-themed messy play event for children, come along, play and leave the cleaning up to us! Pre-booking essential via our website. www. messarounduk.com/Nottingham Sat 8th: 1pm. MOVIE MUSIC MAYHEM at Newark Library Ages 5-11 A family concert packed with Hollywood’s greatest musical hits. £3 library member £6 non-member www.inspireculture.org Sun 9th: 2-4pm. Wellow House School Open Day T-01623 861 054

Sat 25th: 6-8pm. Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra Family Concert at the Royal Concert Hall Around The World In 80 Minutes-a musical treat for all the family!

Sat 15th-Sun 23rd: 11-3pm.

FEBRUARY HALF TERM AT Bolsover Castle Join us this February half term for some gruesome goings on! T- 0370 333 1181

Sat 25th: Wizard Of Oz (Ballet) at the Palace Theatre Newark Set to a classical score which brings the story to life, this production is family friendly and is the perfect way to introduce children to the classical ballet.

Sat 15th-Sun March 1st: 10.30-4pm.

Enchanted Fairy Trail at Rufford Abbey Follow the trail around Rufford Abbey’s Enchanted Forest to discover a world of mystery. Hunt down the enchanted miniature houses, find the king and queen of the fairies, walk through our wonky archways to find our resident dragon and tell your secrets to Rainbow Sunbeam wishing fairy. £2 per trail sheet

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Mon 17th-Fri 21st: FEBRUARY FAMILY FEST AT Nottingham Playhouse February’s Family Fest will be themed around love and happiness. Our famous Baby Disco returns, as do drama games, dance, music and shows.

Plus new adventures alongside the ever-popular messy play, circus skills, creative making and much more. Early booking is highly recommended.

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Tues 18th: 10.30-3pm. Southwell Minster Family Fun Day £2 for over 3s. Games, crafts, trails, activities & refreshments. All welcome, no booking needed. www.southwellminster.org Wed 19th: Children’s Crafts at the Sherwood Forest Art & Craft Centre www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/sfacc

Thurs 20th: Activity Motor Day at Nottingham Off Road Events Ages 6-14yrs A full day of fun with hot lunch included. Limited spaces so early booking recommended. £10 deposit to secure a place www.nottinghamoffroadevents.co.uk

Sat 25th: 10-11am. The Greatest Mess – Messy Play Sawley Ages 6mths-5yrs Circus-themed messy play event for children, come along, play and leave the cleaning up to us! Pre-booking essential via our website. www. messarounduk.com/nottingham

Sat 1st-Sat 22nd: Family Arts Workshop: Little Creatives at Mansfield Central Library Ages 2-5 FREE Saturdays only Join in the fun and see your little artist’s confidence grow! The workshops will help your little one unleash their creative imagination and develop new skills as they splodge, splat, scribble and squidge. There are four very different sessions on offer, each with a different artist. www. inspireculture.org.uk/littlecreatives

For your chance to win an annual pass for 4 please answer the following What kind of free-range fun can you have at White Post Farm from 23rd November? a) fabulous b) fantastic or c) festive

Thurs 20th: 10-11am. Science Tots “Disney Science” at The Hungry Caterpillar Café in Long Eaton Ages 2-6 £6.50 for one, siblings £3.50.

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

Sat 15th-Sun 23rd: Undercover! at the National Civil War Centre, Newark Become a sneaky scribe this February half term at the National Civil War Centre’s family activities! Learn all about the 17th century art of hiding secret messages in books and letters at our Smuggled Pamphlets and Dangerous Books craft sessions and meet Elizabeth Lilburne, a feisty female who was so daring that she smuggled political pamphlets even while pregnant! www.nationalcivilwarcentre. com T- 01636 655755

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Sun 2nd: 10-11am. Science Tots “Fun with Physics” at Watnall WI. Ages 2-6 £6.50 for one, siblings £3.50.

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

Sat 22nd: 2.30-3.30pm. Nick Arnold’s Horrible Science Show - Beeston Library Age 6+ Join author Nick Arnold for laughout-loud, hair-raising, brain-boggling, horrible highlights of the multimillion selling worldwide hit Horrible Science books. Brace yourself for evil experiments, gruesome games, queasy quizzes and the odd putrid poem.

Roof-raising family fun with a horrible helping of squishy bits! Booking advised. T-01623677200 Sat 29th: 10-11am. Science Tots “Kitchen Science” at Watnall WI Ages 2-6 £6.50 for one, siblings £3.50.

Book in advance on Facebook@ sciencetotsnottingham, or text Nina 07814435381 Sat 29th: 10-12. Mum2mum nearly new baby toddler market - St Leonard’s Community Centre, Wollaton Admission £2, kids free, email southnotts@mum2mummarket.co.uk Sat 29th: 11am. Utterly Unbelievable with Adam Frost - Mansfield Central Library Age 7+ FREE Join award winning author, Adam Frost, as he reveals utterly unbelievable historical facts. Take part in a fun, interactive children v adults history quiz (no prior knowledge required!).

Plus, hear about the most incredible and fascinating facts from The Second World War as Adam shares his latest book Utterly Unbelievable: World War II in Facts.

More Places to Go! Alton Towers Resort & Theme Park, www.altontowers.com,

Brewhouse Yard, Nottingham, Museum of Nottingham Life, Call 0115 876 1400 City of Caves, Broadmarsh, Discover a Hidden World Beneath your Feet, Call 0115 988 1955 Creswell Crags, Welbeck, Nr Worksop, Museum/Visitor Centre/Gorge & Caves Call 01909 720378 DH Lawrence Birthplace Museum & Courtyard Workshops, Eastwood.

Museum/Café/Art/Crafts Call 0115 917 3824 Holme Pierrepont Country Park, Water Sports/Country Park/Family Activities, Call 0115 982 1212 Mansfield Museum, Leeming St, Mansfield, Call 01623 463088 Midland Railway, Butterley, Ripley, Steam Trains/Museum/Country Park, Call 01773 570140 National Civil War Centre, Newark, MarchOct 10am-5pm & Nov-Feb 10am-4pm Call 01636 655765 National Justice Museum, High Pavement, fun & engaging activities & exhibitions Call 0115 952 0555 New Art Exchange, The Forest tram stop. Family Friendly Events/ Exhibitions/Activities/Café. Free Entry Call 0115 924 8630 Newstead Abbey, Ravenshead, Historic Hse/Parkland/Gdns/Café, Call 0115 876 3100, Papplewick Pumping Station, Nr Ravenshead, Steamings/Play Area/ Café & Underground Reservoir, Call 0115 963 2938 Robin Hoods Wheelgate Family Theme Park, White Post, Farnsfield, Call 01623 882773 Rufford Country Park,Ollerton, Gallery/ Sculptures/Gdns/Café, Call 01623 821 338 Sherwood Forest + Art & Craft Centre, Edwinstowe, Studios and Café, Open all Year, Call 01636 650 000 Sherwood Pines Forest Park, Edwinstowe, Cycle Hire/Walks/Events & Family Activities, Call 0300 067 4340 Spring Lakes Water Sports Centre, Long Eaton. Wake Boarding/Open Swim/Beach & more! Call 0115 837 2400 Stonebridge City Farm, St Anns, Free Admission, Open Daily, Call 0115 950 5113 The Holocaust Centre, Laxton, Notts, Call 01623 836 627 Town Hall Museum & Art Gallery, Newark.

Mon-Sat, 10.30-3.30, Free Entry + Children’s Activities Call 01636 680333 Wollaton Hall, Wollaton, Elizabethan Mansion, Industrial Museum & Deer Park, Call 0115 876 3100

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