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FOR BEAUTY AND THE BEAST NEW YOUTH THEATRE

WHAT S ON

BEANBAG MUSIC CLUB A COURSE of CLASSES

AT THE THEATRE beanbag ROYAL musicclub

WITH WIGGLE & GIGGLE

Join Beanie’s Gang!

Sign up for beanmail for the latest news from Beanie and her friends at beanie.bear@trch.co.uk

magical musical adventures for under 6s & their families

FOR THE SUMMER HOLS

VOUCHERS! NEWS & ARTICLES

SATURDAY 14 JUNE 2014 11AM, 1.15PM* & 3PM

BONGO! BONGO!

SATURDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 2014 11AM, 1.15PM* & 3PM

GRAFFITI CLASSICS

SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER 2014 11AM, 1.15PM* & 3PM

TINSEL! TREE! CRACKERS! *Bring your lunch from 1pm for a picnic with Beanie Bear - show starts at 1.15pm.

Things to Do

Tickets ÂŁ7, or ÂŁ6 if you book for three concerts.

Box Office: 0115 989 5555 www.trch.co.uk/beanbag

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School Holidays 2014-15

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dates please 24th July - 2nd Sept contact your 27th Oct - 31st Oct school 22nd Dec - 2nd Jan 2015 16th Feb - 20th Feb 3rd April - 17th April 25th May - 29th May

Summer Half Term Christmas Half Term Easter Half Term

25th July - 1st Sept 20th Oct - 31st Oct 22nd Dec - 2nd Jan 2015 16th Feb - 20th Feb 3rd April - 15th April 25th May - 29th May

City Hello and welcome to the Summer 2014 edition of the Family Grapevine for East & South Notts.

As usual things have been pretty hectic here at the FG. We introduced our first Online magazine, available to view on our websites and just in time for the half term hols, while Cathy has found an AMAZING number of local events for you and your family and is adding more to the online Events Diary daily! Visit our website to subscribe to our new Online magazine, find an event for a great day out or enter one of our brilliant competitions!

For inset day

Summer Half Term Christmas Half Term Easter Half Term

Independent school dates may vary

You can find your copy of

The Family Grapevine in... schools leisure centres children’s centres libraries playgroups toddler groups health centres soft play centres registrars & more...

Talking of which...we have some great prizes for you to win! How about a course of fun and exciting classes with Wiggle and Giggle on page 11 or a family ticket for 4 to see Beauty & the Beast performed by the New Youth Theatre on page 27? You can win a family ticket to see Beanbag Music Club at the Theatre Royal on page 30 or your child can enter our Telling Tales competition and win £500 of books for their school plus prizes for themselves on page 23! Happy comping and good luck!

Have a fantastic summer and look out for our Online Halloween Special in October and our Winter magazines in November!

ey Shirley Towle - Editor Shirl Family Grapevine Nottinghamshire Email: shirley@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk Web: www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/east-south-notts facebook.com/familygrapevineeastsouthnotts

In This Issue Activities for Families & Children 5-16yrs...................................................26 Activities For Under 5’s....................11 Antenatal & Postnatal Services......8 Baby Groups & Services.................. .9 Childcare .............................................14 Children’s Centres ............................10 Daycare Nurseries.............................15 Doctors ................................ see online Family Support & Advice.................. 6 Family Health ....................................... 8 Independent Schools.......................19 Local Services ...................................... 3 Out of School Care............................18

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Parties....................................................23 Places to Go . ......................................26 Preschools & Playgroups.................16 Schools & Colleges............ see online Soft Play ...............................................13 Special Schools................... see online Special Families..................................22 Toddler Groups .................................10 Tutoring ...............................................21 What’s On.............................................30 Young People......................................23

Little bits of local news near you!

Vouchers!

Summer savings for you and your family

updated events local directory & lots more!

Now with over 1000 contacts!

Features Tips for Long 7 On the Grapevine 22 Top Journeys 13

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Happy travelling!

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Enjoy the seaside with advice from the RNLI

Publication Dates: 1st week in March, July and November Have the Family Grapevine delivered to your door!

Purchase a yearly subscription for £6 and you can receive your copy through the post. Let us know which issues you would like and both your email and postal addresses either by emailing me at the address above or by subscribing online.

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Next Magazine Our Winter edition will be published in early November 2014. If you run a business or club for families and children in the area and would like a free listing or to advertise, please email: shirley@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk or submit your listing online before October 16th... it will be great to hear from you!

For further information, please visit our website and download our media pack.To include events in the printed What’s On and online events diary please email: cathy@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk

Winners!

Congratulations to all our competition winners in our Spring ‘14 edition Laura Henson won the Family Pass to White Post Farm Jan Hession won a Summer Party at Pirates Charmain Lovell won the Family Ticket for 4 to see Tom’s Midnight Garden at Theatre Royal, Nottingham Vicky Aldridge won the Family Ticket for 4 to see Beanbag Music Club: Space! Rocket! Blast Off! at Theatre Royal, Nottingham Gemma Barks, Marie Horwood, Rebecca Peat & Daniella Hamlin each won a family ticket for 4 to see Dr Dolittle performed by the New Youth Theatre at Bonington Theatre, Arnold Thank you to everyone who entered our competitions, sorry you couldn’t all win!

Disclaimer: The Family Grapevine Nottinghamshire is independently owned and part of The Family Grapevine Group operated by Grapevine Magazines Ltd. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means, either wholly or in part, without the prior permission of the publisher. Whilst all reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of the printed material and to ensure the accuracy of its content, no warranty is given as to its correctness. All adverts are submitted and approved by the advertiser and this does not imply a recommendation or necessarily the views of the publisher. You should make your own enquiries and comparisons as with any other form of advertising. I accept no liability for loss, damage or difficulties resulting from contacts made through the directory, from errors or omissions, from claims made by advertisers or from omissions or inaccuracies relating to an advertisment or other entry, regardless of how caused.

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Local Services

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Local Services & Businesses Oxclose Lane Police Station, Oxclose Ln, Arnold, Call 101 Ext 803 4116 Victim Support Call 0845 30 30 900 West Bridgford Police Station, Rectory Rd, West Bridgford, Call 101 Ext 810 6116

Libraries Arnold Library, Front St, Arnold, M&F 9-6, T&Th 9-7, Wed & Sat 9-4, Call 0115 920 2247 Bakersfield Library, Watson Ave, Bakersfield, Mon 1.30-5, Wed 9.30-12.30 & 1.30-5, Fri 1.30-6, Sat 10-1, Call 0115 915 0199

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Local Councils Gedling Borough Council, Civic Centre, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold, Call 0115 901 3901 Newark & Sherwood District Council, Kelham Hall, Kelham, Call 01636 650000 Nottingham City Council, Loxley House, Station St, Nottingham Call 0115 915 5555 Nottinghamshire County Council, Customer Service Call Centre Call 0300 500 80 80 Rushcliffe Borough Council, Community Contact Centre, Rectory Rd, West Bridgford, Call 0115 981 9911

Registration & Naming Bingham Registration Office, The Court House, Church St, Tues 9-4.30, Wed 2-4.30, Call 0300 500 80 80 Carlton Registration Office, Fairdale House, 47 Station Rd, Carlton, Appt only, M9-4.30;Tu9-2;W&F9-1;1.303.30;Th9-4.30, Call 0300 500 80 80..

Nottingham Register Office, Council House, Old Market Sq, Appt only, M-F 9-4.30, Call 0115 841 5554 Nottinghamshire County Council, Naming Ceremonies, Various Venues, Call 0300 500 80 80 Rushcliffe Registration Office, Bridgford Rd, West Bridgford, Appt only: M-Th 9-4.30; Fri 9-4, Call 0300 500 80 80

Citizens Advice Bureaux and Advice Centres Arnold CAB, Gedling Borough Council Offices, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold, Drop in Fri 9.30-15.30, Bereavement Advice Centre, What to Do When Someone Dies, Call 0800 634 9494 Bestwood Advice Centre, 21 Gainsford Cres, Bestwood Est, M9.30-1.30;Tu9.303.30;Th9.30-7, Call 0115 962 6519 Bulwell Advice Centre, 21A Merchant St, Bulwell, Call 0115 915 1500 Edwards Lane CAB, Community Centre, Alderton Rd, Drop in Tue & Fri 9.30-14.30, Friary Drop In Centre, 46 Musters Rd, West Bridgford, Mon/Wed/Fri 9-1, Call 0115 982 5448 Netherfield CAB, Victoria Rd, Netherfield, Thurs 9.30-12.30, Call Netherfield CAB Nottingham & District CAB, 32-36 Carrington St, Appt only, M/T/Th/F 10-2; W 1-4, Call 0844 848 7997; West Bridgford Advice Centre, St. Giles Church Hall, Stratford Rd, West Bridgford, Wed 9.30-12.30, Call 0115 982 1475

Police and Crime Prevention Bulwell Police Station, Gilead St, Bulwell, Call 101 Ext 855 4961 Carlton & Porchester Police Station, Cavendish Rd, Carlton, Call 101 Ext 811 6667 Nottinghamshire Crimestoppers, Call 0800 555 111

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Basford Library, Vernon Rd, Basford, M 2-5, T&Th 10-5.30, Sat 10-1, Call 0115 915 5797 Bingham Library, Eaton Place, Temporary closure 24th May-10th Nov ‘14.

Call 01949 837 905 Bulwell Riverside Library, Main St, Bulwell, Mon-Fri 8-8, Sat 8-4, Call 0115 883 3500

Sneinton Library, Sneinton Blvd, M/ Tue 2-6, W 9.30-1 & 2-6, F/Sat 9.30-1, Call 0115 915 1192 Southglade Park Library, Southglade Rd, Bestwood, M,T&Th 9.30-5.30, Fri 1-6, Sat 9.30-4, Call 0115 876 1055 St Ann’s Valley Library, 2 Livingstone Rd, M-F 8.30-6.30, Sat 10-2, Call 0115 883 9700 West Bridgford Library,Bridgford Rd, West Bridgford, M/T/Th/F 9-7, Wed 9-1, Sat 9-4, Sun 11-3, Call 0115 981 6506 Woodthorpe Library, Wensley Rd, Woodthorpe, Mon & Wed 2-6.30, Fri 10-1 & 2-5, Call 0115 926 6900

Voluntary Work Family Lives, Volunteers Needed to Support Local Families, Call 01623 494320 Home-Start Nottingham, Volunteers Needed to Support Families with Under 5’s, Call 0115 962 4262

Burton Joyce Library, Meadow Lane, M&S 9.30-1; W 9.30-1 & 2-7; Th 2-4.30; F 9.30-1 & 2-4.30, Call 0115 931 3360

Nottinghamshire Scouts need Volunteers to Help in their Sherwood & Beeston Scout Shops, All Welcome!

Call 0115 952 3617

Calverton Library, St. Wilfred’s Sq, M 9.30-12.30 & 1.30-6; W 9.30-12.30 & 1.30-7; F 2-5; Sat 9.30-12.30, Call 0115 965 2580

Parent Partnership Svc, Supporting Parents of SEN/Disabled Children, Call 0115 948 2888

Carlton Hill Library, Carlton Hill, Mon 2-5, Wed, Fri & Sat 9-1, Call 0115 987 3050 Carlton Library, Manor Rd, Carlton, M&Th 9.30-7, Tue 9.30-6, Sat 9.30-1, Call 0115 987 0276 Central Library, Angel Row, Nottingham.

Mon-Thurs 8.15-7, Fri 8.15-5.30, Sat 9-4, Call 0115 915 2828 Clifton Library, Southchurch Dr, M/T/F 9.30-6, W&S 9.30-1; Th 9.30-7, Call 0115 915 2945 Gedling Library, Wollaton Ave, Gedling, Tu 9.30-12.30, Th 2-6, Sat 9.30-1, Call 0115 987 6886 Hyson Green Library, Gregory Blvd, M/W/F 9.30-6, Sat 10-4, Call 0115 915 2483 Keyworth Library, Church Dr, Mon 9 -12.30, 2-5; Tues/Thurs 9-12.30, 2-7.00; Fri 9-12.30, Sat 9-1, Call 0115 937 3509 Lowdham Library, Main St, Lowdham, Th 2-7; Sat 9-1, Call 0115 966 4348 Mapperley Library, Westdale Lane, Mapperley, Mon 1-6.30, Tue,Thurs & Sat 9.30-1, Wed & Fri 2-5, Call 0115 962 1224

St John Ambulance, County HQ, Valley Rd, Basford, Call 0115 978 4625

Voluntary Work With Children Literacy Volunteers for Helping Primary School Children, Call 0115 876 5474

Business & Work Opportunities Amy’s Books, Be your Own Boss Selling Usborne books. Very low Start-up Fee. Call 07806 318789 Barefoot Books Requires Leaders. Full training & Support Call 07595 628379

THE CANDLE PARTY Host a party or Join our team Fabulous opportunity to work around your family Free Kit & excellent commission For more info contact

Sarah 07737 696840

www.thecandleparty.co.uk

Meadows Library, Wilford Grove, M/W/F 10-1 & 2-6, Tue 10-1, Sat 10-4, Call 0115 915 9279

Earn extra income with Usborne Childrens’ Books. Get free books.

Call 07981 815756

Radcliffe on Trent Library, New Rd, Mon 9-7; Tues & Sat 9-1; Th 9-5, Call 0115 933 2312

Independent Phoenix Traders, Flexible Hours. Low Cost Start-Up, Call 07890 806943

Radford-Lenton Library, Lenton Blvd, M/W/F 9.30-12.30 & 1.30-6, Sat 9.30-1, Call 0115 915 1790

Market Teens, Rushcliffe, An Opportunity for Young People to get a FREE Stall to Make Money. Call 0115 914 8315

Ruddington Library Church St, Tues & Thurs 9-1 & 2-6; Fri 9-1 & 2-5; Sat 9-1, Call 0115 921 2309

The Candle Party, Consultants & Leaders Needed, Notts/Derby all Areas. For Sarah Call 01773 760034

Sherwood Library, Spondon St, Sherwood, M&F 9.30-7, T&W 9.30-6, Sat 9.30-4, Call 0115 915 1155

Tropic Skincare & Cosmetics, Vegan Friendly, Cruelty Free. Get free products Call 07981 815756

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Family Support & Advice Murals & Painted Furniture

Play Forums & Craft Stores

Puzzle Cottage Murals, Individual Artwork & Airbrushing, Call 07929 268265

Gedling Play Forum, Wollaton Ave Community Centre, Gedling, Equipment Hire/Scrap Store Call 0115 956 0673

Family Photographers

Rushcliffe Play Forum, Keyworth Primary School, Scrap Store/Art & Craft Shop/Equipment Hire/Training Call 0115 937 4589

Christian Burton Photography, Newborn and family photographer Call 07742 471267 Elisa Jones Photography, Outdoor Family Portraits at Affordable Prices, Call 07913 108535 Nottingham Family Portraits, Natural Light Lifestyle Photography, Newborns | Children | Families, www.NottinghamFamilyPortraits.com Call 07900 884449 Oehlers Photography, Weddings/ Lifestyle Portraits, Bumps to Babies, Call 0115 973 6598

Abel & Cole, Organic Food Delivered to Your Door, Call 0845 262 6262

Arella-Baby, Unique Babywear & Gifts from Vintage Finds & Funky Fabrics, Call 0772 0392 942

Bingham Farmer’s Market, The Market Place, 3rd Sat monthly, Call 0785 6599 424 Francique Caribbean, Authentic Caribbean Cuisine Delivered to Your Door Call 0115 9602 323 Netherfield Fresh Food Market, Town Centre, 3rd Sat of month, Call 0796 788 8062 Nottingham Farmer’s Market, Market Square, 3rd Fri monthly, 9am-4pm, Call 01623 882200 Parsnips and Pears Deliver Fresh, Seasonal, Affordable, Local Produce to Your Door, Call 0115 822 8622

isobel & henry, Melton Rd, West Bridgford, Childrenswear Boutique, 0-15yrs Call 01159 455119

West Bridgford Farmers Market, Central Ave, 2nd & 4th Sat monthly, Call 01664 822 114

Easy2Name, You Name it and We Will Solve your Labelling Problems, Call 01635 298 326

Domestic Services

Schoolwear Solutions, Woodborough Rd, All School Uniform Requirements Under one Roof! Call 0115 871 9926

Piplotex, Alteration & Repair Service, Casual Wear to Bridal, to Contact Pip Call 07817 321760

Family Finances & Law Hopkins Solicitors for Collaborative Family Law & legal Expertise, Call 0115 9068 078 Step Change Debt Charity, Free Debt Advice & Help, Call 0800 138 1111 Use Notts Mediation: Resolve Separation & Divorce Amicably, tel 01623 645 868 or Call 0115 9068 078

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Children’s Furniture & Equipment Diddyland, Mapperley, Everything You Could Ever Need from New Born to Toddlers, Call 0115 962 3000

Child Exploitation & Online Protection, Report Online Abuse, www.ceop.police.uk

Childnet International, Adv on Keeping Children Safe Online, www.childnet.com,

Saul Isaac Photgraphy, Ruddington, Family Portraits at Affordable Prices Call 0115 921 3100

FAME, Family Mediation Service, Help in Family Disputes, Call 0300 4000 636

Little Duck Creations, Beautiful Nursery Art, www.littleduckcreations.co.uk, Call 01949 842 714 PaperGekko for Personalised Children’s Stationery & Gifts, www.papergekko. co.uk Call 01332 227 911

Children’s Society, Help & Understanding for Children, Call 0115 942 2974

Families Anonymous, Families Affected

by Drug Use Helpline, Call 0845 1200 660 Home-Start Nottingham, Free Confidential Family Support for Families with Under 5’s, Call 0115 962 4262 Hyson Green Library, Gregory Blvd, Conversation Group for English as a 2nd Language, Fri 10.30am, Call 0115 915 2483 Midlands Women’s Aid, (Domestic Violence Helpline), Call 0115 925 7647 Missing People 24hr Helpline, Support/Sightings & to Report Call Freefone 116 000 Missing People’s Message Home, Confidential Help/Adv, Call Freefone 116 000

Kiddicare, Castle Marine Retail Park, Maternity/Baby/Childrenswear/ Equipment, Call 0845 164 700

Schoolwear

Alateen, Supports Young People Affected by Alcoholism, 12-17 Call 020 7407 0215

Sarah Wilkes, One of the UK’s leading Newborn & Child Photographers, NEW Studio at Floralands, Lambley, Call 07790 158741

JoJo Maman BeBe, The Poultry, Fabulous Maternity/Baby/Children’s Clothing & Nursery Equipment, Call 01159 586610

The Little Shoe Company, Gordon Rd, West Bridgford, Quality Fitted Kids Shoes, Call 0115 981 2698

Al-Anon Family Groups, Supports Family/ Friends of Alcoholics Call 0207 403 0888

CHILDLINE, Free & Confidential National Helpline & Advice for Children, Call 0800 1111

Barefoot Books- Book your Fairytales & Cocktails Party! Call 07595 628379

Childrenswear

Action for Young Carers, Support for Young Carers & Families Call 0115 962 9351

Red Feather Photography, Family/Baby/ Child Portaits & Nursery Photographic Service, Call 0115 926 8838

Books, Toys and Gifts

Food for Families

Child & Family Welfare

Nottinghamshire Family Information Service, Call 0300 500 80 80 Razzle Dazzle Pots, Mapperley, Hand & Footprints in Clay/on Pottery, Ideal Gift!

Call 0115 905 6029 Smallprint Gifts, Hand-crafted Fine Silver Jewellery Pieces Touched by Someone you Love, Call 07807 870297 The Baby Bakery, Baby Nappy Cakes, Towel Cakes, Pamper Cakes & More!

Call 07528 483109

Toy Libraries Bulwell Community Toy Library, Norwich Gdns, Bulwell, 0-5yrs, Call 0115 975 3898 Calverton Community Toy Library at Baptist Church Hall, The Nook, Mon 1.30-3pm & Thurs 9.30-11am Call 07973 220052 Play on the Wildside, Bulwell Hall Park,0-5 yr Tues 9.30-11; 5-13yr W&F 4-6; Sat 11-3, Call 0115 975 3898 Playworks, Alfred St North, Nottm, Call 0115 958 9199

NSPCC, Nat. Soc. for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, Call if you are Worried About a Child, Call 0800 800 5000 Relate, Relationship CounsellingIndividuals/Couples/Families Call 0115 950 7836 Samaritans, 24 hr Support for Distress or Suicidal Despair, Call 08457 90 90 90 Social Services, Help & Support for Children, Young People & Families in Gedling, Call 0115 854 6000 Social Services, Help & Support for Children, Young People & Families in Newark & Sherwood, Call 01623 520 520 Social Services, Help & Support for Children, Young People & Families in Rushcliffe, Call 0115 914 1500 Stop it Now! Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse-Adult Helpline Call 0808 1000 900 Women’s Aid, National Domestic Abuse Free 24hr Helpline, Call 0808 2000 247

Family Grapevine ~ the only phonebook in Notts for families with children 0-18yrs

On the Grapevine...

New Classes with Rattle and Roll!

Want to hear from you!

Healthwatch Nottinghamshire is the independent watchdog for health and social care. Please tell us about your experiences of using children’s health and social care services, whether good or bad. Your comments allow us to create an overall picture of the quality of local services.

We use this information to influence how local services are designed and delivered to make them better for everyone.

You can have your say by phoning:

07904241388

emailing youth@healthwatchnottinghamshire.co.uk, or by filling in a “Have Your Say Form” available on our website: www.healthwatchnottinghamshire.co.uk or at a “Have Your Say Point” at various events or public venues across the county. You can also sign up for our regular newsletter or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.

Summer Reading Challenge at a Library near you Each year the Summer Reading Challenge to children is simple. They’re encouraged to read six or more books of their choice – fact books, joke books, picture books, audio books just as long as they are borrowed from the library – during the holidays. There are collectable incentives and rewards, plus a certificate for every child who completes the Challenge and children can enrol at their local library from the end of June onwards.

This year’s theme – Mythical Maze challenges children aged four to eleven to find their way around a labyrinth that introduces them to fantastical creatures, collecting stickers of each character along the way. Many of our local libraries will be running free craft activity days based on Mythical Maze, just ask at your local branch for dates and times.

Parents and carers can join the Summer Reading Challenge on their Facebook page for all the latest news, while children can chat, get reading recommendations and enter competitions on their website.

So pop down to your local library and help your children discover a love of stories this summer whilst they maintain and develop their reading skills over the summer holidays.

www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk

@Home Childcare Training Academy Provides Home-Grown Childcare Service Families in need of extra help with caring for young children can now benefit from a Parents’ Help service through @Home Childcare Training Academy. The service is aimed at parents on maternity/paternity leave who, when they return to work, would like their children to benefit from personal 1-2-1 care and attention from home childcare.

The parents’ helper is a trainee home childcarer (nanny) who will work alongside parents whilst undertaking professional Early Years training. The trainee has specialist mentor/tutor to provide guidance, support and training.

Director, Yvette Oliver-Mighten is excited about the new service. “Our Childcare Academy is our way of growing a home childcare workforce by providing pathway training and career opportunities for people genuinely interested in a career in Early Years. Parent helpers will progress onto sole charge home childcarers who will provide quality, affordable childcare to families, from all income brackets, in need of flexible childcare.”

t: 0115 978 3399 e: childcare@homechildcare.co.uk w: www.athomechildcare.co.uk

Many people do not realise the benefits that music can bring to children. Rattle and Roll is on a musical mission to put this right!

Singing to your baby is proven to develop their language, you can calm them with lullabies and delight them during play. As your baby grows, they can join in with songs to develop confidence and explore rhythm. Preschool children can sing more complex songs, which expand their vocabulary and develop their understanding of musical notation, whilst nurturing a real love for music for life. Once at school, keep singing and grab a recorder, a brilliant way to allow your child to learn to play their first instrument.

Rattle and Roll, through baby and preschool music classes and ‘The Recorder Club’, are very proud of 8 years music service to over 600 children. Join the fun!

www.rattle-and-roll.co.uk

Does your child struggle with Literacy or Numeracy?

Is it a battle trying to get them to do their homework?

If so, they probably also lack confidence in their own abilities. Crucial to improving their learning is getting them to believe in themselves and realise that they can reach their goals. Raising children’s confidence is an essential part of the learning process and the first step in helping them to reach their full potential.

Sometimes children won’t have the confidence to ask their teachers to explain things to them again – they worry about how the rest of the class may perceive them. This is where one to one tuition can really make a difference and help transform the child’s learning. For further details visit:

www.orchardtutoring.co.uk

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This exciting event returns to Lady Bay, Nottingham, on 11 October 2014 providing many opportunities for children between 3 and 13 years to get involved with the fun, imagination and creativity involved in the world of story-making.

Telling Tales: Nottingham Kid’s Festival of Imagination (previously known as Tales from the Riverbank) is in its second year and hopes to repeat the success of its first year when over 750 people came to Lady Bay on a wet and windy October day to be creative and be inspired.

Last year people attended talks by well-known authors and illustrators and took part in drama, writing, illustration and animation sessions. Children who took part in our young writer’s competition and attended the festival have gone on to win competitions, draw pictures and cartoons and make their own short animation films. Children who want to take part this year can find more information on page 23 or by visiting the Telling Tales website... but hurry, the closing date is 22nd July!

Come along to Telling Tales – it’s a great, cheap day out for you and your kids where you can sneak in some learning along with all the fun!

www.nottinghamtellingtales.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NottinghamTellingTales Twitter: @nottmtelltales About the festival: Telling Tales: Nottingham Kid’s Festival of Imagination is a not-for profit community event providing exciting opportunities for children between 3 and 13 years to get involved with the fun, imagination and creativity involved in the world of story-making. The original event was organised by four local mums who were keen to deliver a fun and accessible event for kids from across Nottingham.

And there’s even MORE online! www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/east-south-notts

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Family Health • Antenatal Services Our Tried and Tested Recipes!

Welcome to the fourth in our collection of easy, quick and affordable recipes for you and your family. They have all become firm favourites of ours here at the FG. Here’s our summer fave!

Easy Summer Pasta Salad Prep time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10-15 mins Servings:4

Ingredients

8oz dried pasta shapes 2 red peppers, deseeded and chopped 2 ripe avocados chopped Small bunch of seedless grapes Tin of mixed bean salad, drained 7 oz tin of tuna, drained Cashew nuts Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste For the vinaigrette: 4 tbspoons olive oil 2tbspoons white wine vinegar 2 teaspoons French mustard

Directions

1. Cook the pasta until al dente and rinse immediately under cold water-this helps to stop the pasta sticking together.

2. Add the chopped peppers, avocados, grapes and mixed beans.

Flake over the tuna and mix together and season to taste.

3. Sprinkle over the cashew nuts.

4. Mix the olive oil, vinegar and mustard together in a separate bowl and serve with the pasta salad to taste, along with some French bread .

Parenting Courses & Advice

Netherfield Children’s Centre, 143 Victoria Rd, Men Behaving Dadly, Once a Month, Call 0115 883 0840

Bingham Children’s Centre, Market Place, Adult & Family Courses, For dates & times Call 01949 863 840

One Parent Families

Bulwell Forest Children’s Centre, Cantrell Rd, Bulwell, Support for Young Parents 14-19yrs, Call 0115 876 5469 Family Lives-Freephone Helpline & Listening Service for Parents, www. familylives.org.uk Call 0808 800 2222 Friendly Faces, Cotgrave Library, Parenting Advice & Support, Monday 2-5pm Call 01949 863 840 Killisick Community & Children’s Centre, Killisick Rd, Arnold, Parents Forum & Adult Learning Courses, please ring for details, Call 0115 993 1467 NCT Antenatal Classes, Postnatal Support Helpline, Call 0300 330 0700 Young Parent Support, Southglade Access Children’s Centre, Bestwood, Wed pm, 16-25yrs, Call 0115 8761890

Dads!

Abbey and Ladybay Children’s Centre, West Bridgford, Dad’s Group, 1st Sat monthly 10-12pm, Call 0115 969 4480 Dads Group, Killisick Community & Children’s Centre, Arnold, Sat monthly, For dates & times Call 0115 993 1467 Families Need Fathers, Keeping Parents & Children in Contact, Call 0300 0300 363 Father’s Group, Bulwell Riverside, Main St, Mon 9.30-12, Call 0115 883 3500,

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Bereaved Parents

Hospitals & NHS Direct

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

City Hospital Campus, Hucknall Rd, Nottingham, Call 0115 969 1169

Cruse Bereavement Care, National Helpline for Bereavement Support, Call 0844 477 9400

NHS Direct, 24 Hr Illness Advice & Info Helpline,www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk, Call 111

SANDS Helpline, Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Support, Call 020 7436 5881

Nottingham Woodthorpe Hospital, Mansfield Rd, Woodthorpe, Call 0115 920 9209

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

QMC Campus, Derby Rd, Nottingham, Call 0115 924 9924

Family Health & Wellbeing

The Park Hospital, Burntstump Country Park, Arnold, Call 0115 966 2000

Alcoholics Anonymous, Adv/Help/ Support to Give Up Alchohol Call 0845 769 7555 Bliss, Premature & Sick Babies, Support/ Advice Helpline Call 0500 618 140 Breast Cancer Care, Info/Support for Anyone Affected by Breast Cancer, Call 0808 800 6000 Breathe Easy, Support Group for All Affected by Lung Disease Call 03000 030 555 Healthwatch Nottinghamshire - the watchdog for health and social care.

Call 07904 241388 Macmillan Cancer Support, Living with Cancer - Emotional & Financial Support Call 0808 808 00 00 Meet and Greet (for Polish families) at Arnbrook Children’s Centre, Wed 9.30-11.30am, Call 0115 916 5010

Health Centres Bingham Health Centre, Eaton Place Call 01949 872770 Bulwell Riverside Health Centre, Main St, Bulwell, Call 0115 883 3500 Carlton Health Centre, 61 Burton Rd, Carlton, Call 0115 961 7616 Clifton Cornerstone Community Centre, Southchurch Dr, Clifton, Call 0115 878 6223 Cripps Health Centre, University Park, for Students, Staff & their Families Only, Call 0115 846 8888 Derby Road Health Centre, 336 Derby Rd, Lenton, Call 0115 8377987 Meadows Health Centre, 1 Bridgeway Centre, Call 0115 9865410 NHS Nottingham Health Centre,79a Upper Parliament Street, 8am-8pm, Walk-in, Call 0115 8831960 Park House Medical Centre, Burton Rd, Carlton Call 0115 940 4555 Radcliffe-on-Trent Health Centre, Main Rd, Call 0115 9333 737 Radford Health Centre, Ilkeston Rd, Call 0115 942 0360

Gingerbread Helpline & Hucknall friendship group for single parent families from all walks of life.

Call 0808 802 0925

St. Mary’s Medical Centre, Old Farm Rd, Top Valley, Nottm, Call 0115 927 6038

www.facebook.com/groups/ hucknallgingerbread,

Victoria Health Centre, Glasshouse St, Nottm, Call 0115 8839080

National Assoc of Widows, Offers Comfort & Friendship, Call 024 7663 4848

West Bridgford Medical Centre, 97 Musters Rd, West Bridgford, Call 0115 883 7380

National Council for the Divorced, Separated & Widowed, Call 01509 550 894

First Aid Training for Parents & Carers

National Council for the Divorced, Separated & Widowed, Liberal Club Arnold, Thurs 8pm Call 01509 550 894 Nottm Roundabout Club, Sherwood, for Single People 50+ Call 0115 920 0164 Single Parent Travel Club for Families of all Ages, www.sptc.org.uk

Fostering & Adoption Adopt Together, Adoption Service of Faith in Families: Monthly Open Evenings 1st Thurs, www.faithinfamilies.org

The Mary Potter Centre, Gregory Blvd, Hyson Green, Call 0115 883 8000

Meningitis Now, Info/Support/ Counselling Helpline, Call 0808 80 10 388 New Leaf, Free Advice & Support for Smokers who Want to Quit, Call 0800 389 7712 Nottingham Support Group for Carers of Children with Eczema, Call 0115 926 9996 PASIC, Parents Assoc for Children Diagnosed with Cancer, Call 0787 422 3462 Quitline, Help & Support to Stop Smoking, Call 0207 553 2100

Fostering in Nottinghamshire, for Enquiries & Information Call 0845 301 8899

Registered Homeopath Offers Safe Natural medicine for All Ages, Call 0115 841 8110

Notts County Council, for Enquiries & Discussion About Adoption, Call 0845 301 2288

The Anaphylaxis Campaign, Extreme Allergic Reaction Helpline Call 01252 542029

British Red Cross, Courses Held at Various Venues, Call 01629 582 171 NCT, West Bridgford, Bespoke Baby First Aid Courses, To Book E: nottsnctfirstaid@ yahoo.co.uk St John Ambulance, County HQ, Valley Rd, Basford & Mansfield, Call 0115 978 4625

Antenatal Services & Support Ace Babes Family Network, Families After Assisted Conception Call 0800 008 7464 Action on Pre Eclampsia, Support & Information Helpline, Call 020 8427 4217 Baby Daze, Private Support & Advice for Feeding & Sleeping, 1-to-1/Small Groups, Call 07967 252784

Family Grapevine ~ the only phonebook in Notts for families with children 0-18yrs

Antenat & Postnatal • Baby Groups & Services Caring Therapies, Free easibirthing taster sessions for Mums & Dads to be at Kiddicare, July 6th & July 25th, 11am – 12pm, Full sessions avail. in Aug Call 07954 695 970 NCT, Helping to Prepare for Birth and Parenthood Call 0844 243 6000

Antenatal & Postnatal Wellbeing Antenatal Classes: Killisick Community & Children’s Centre, Arnold, Fri 1-3, Please ring for dates,, Call 0115 993 1467 Bump to Babe, Fitness & Pilates Classes for Pregnant Women from 12-40 weeks, Lady Bay/W Bridgford Call 07747 656550

BABES, Southglade Access Children’s Centre, Bestwood, Fri 10-11.30am, Call 0115 8761890 Baby Daze, Private Consultation & Support, All Aspects of Breast & Bottle Feeding, Call 07967 252784 Breast Intentions at Arnbrook Children’s Centre, Tues 9.30-11.30am, Call 0115 916 5010 Breastfeeding Peer Support Group, Jubilee Building, Cotgrave CofE Primary School, Sat 1-2pm, Call 01949 863 840 National Breastfeeding Helpline, Call 0300 100 0212

Nappies

CoreBaby, Mum & Baby Pilates Classes for New Mums and their Babies, Lady Bay/W Bridgford Call 07747 656550

BabiPur, Cloth Nappies, Slings, Consultations & Home Parties, Call 07917 411549

Fit Bumps Fit Mums, Mums & Babies Buggy Push, Kirkby, Hucknall & Mapperley, Call 07877 083101

Nappuccino Meetings. Nappy Bank & City Cash-back Scheme Info, 3rd Wed Monthly, Central Library, 10.30-12.30pm, Call 0115 925 9390

Flutterbye Babies, Pregnancy Yoga 16wks-Birth, Classes Throughout Notts, Call 07841 335285 MamaBabyBliss, Pregnancy Yoga & Massage, Chilwell/West Bridgford, Call 07561 303780 Mummies & Buggies, Indoor Buggy Classes for New Mums and their Babies, Lady Bay/W Bridgford Call 07747 656550 Puddle Ducks, Fabulous Aquanatal Classes at Park Inn Hotel, NG5 2BT, Thurs 8.15pm, Call 07906 191504

Nottinghamshire County Council, Cloth Nappy Scheme, £25 Refund on £50 Spent, Call 0300 500 80 80 Notts Bots, Cloth Nappy Advice, Demos & Sales, Call 0115 925 9390

Baby Groups & Activities

Midwives & Doulas

Abbey and Ladybay Children’s Centre, Bumps to Babies Group- West Bridgford Young People’s Centre Wednesay 2pm3pm Call 0115 969 4480

Happymummy - Experienced Help & Support for New Mums Call 07947 180511

Baby Daze, Bump to Sitting Baby, Bread & Bitter, Mapperley Top, Mon 10-12, Free Adm, Call 07967 252784

Taylormaid Doulas, Support for New Mums in Their Own Home, Call 0115 981 7175

Baby Daze, Poppy Seeds, Bump to Sitting Baby, Poppy & Pint, Lady Bay, Wed 10-12, Free Adm, Call 07967 252784

Wendy Coe, Birth Doula, former Nurse Midwife, Believe in your Body’s Ability to Birth, Call 0115 925 1938

Postnatal Services & Support Ace Babes Family Network, Families After Assisted Conception Call 0800 008 7464 Association of Post-Natal Illness, Depression/Anxiety Helpline, Call 020 7386 0868 Bliss, Premature & Sick Babies, Free Support/Adv Helpline, Call 0500 618 140

Nearly New Sale

19th July 2014 ~ 11am till 12.30pm West Bridgford Becket School 13th Sept 2014 ~ 10.30am till 12.00pm Ravenshead Village Hall For further information please contact

nctnottingham@yahoo.com

Baby Group at Arnold Library, Mon 9.30-11.00am, Under 1’s Call 0115 916 5010

Cry-sis, Support for Families with Excessively Crying Babies Call 08451 228 669

Baby Grows at Arnbrook Children’s Centre, Fri 9.30-11.00am Under 1’s Call 0115 916 5010

Open House, Postnatal Depression & Anxiety Support in Nottingham. www.facebook.com/openhousenotts Call 07950 945044

Baby Peep, Clifton Children’s Centre Fri 1-2.30pm, Under 1’s, Call 0115 876 2625

TAMBA, Info & Support for Parents of Twins & Multiples, Call 0800 138 0509

Breastfeeding Support Abbey and Ladybay Children’s Centre, Breast feeding Group- West Bridgford Young People’s Centre Wednesay 1pm2pm Call 0115 969 4480 BABES, Calverton Children’s Centre, Flatts Lane, Call for Details, Call 0115 911 8700

Baby-bites. Class in Baby-led Weaning & Infant Nutrition. Various Locations, For Details Call 07852 167178 Big Trouble in Little Nappies-Witty & warm parenting blog, Nottm Call 07967 028935

Bingham Children’s Centre, Market Place, Little Gems, Sensory time for 0-4m, For dates & times Call 01949 863 840

Rub a Dub, Enjoy Your Early Months with Baby Massage, Classes in Mapperley & Ruddington, Call 0115 956 1158

Broadway Cinema, Hockley, Baby Friendly Screening, Upto 3yrs Call 0115 952 6611

Serenity Yoga, Baby massage classes for babies over 6 weeks old, Bingham & West Bridgford, Call 07976 933541

Bump to Babies, Pregnancy-6mths, Trent Vineyard Ch, Lenton Ln, Thurs2-3.30, Call 0115 988 7060

Tatty and Baby Bumpkin Classes, Fun Yoga Inspired Classes and Parties, 6wk7yrs Call 07956 463411

Bumps & Babies, Cotgrave C of E Primary School, For dates & times Call 01949 863 840

Urban Kneads, Bay Centre West Bridgford, Baby Massage & Yoga Classes, Call 07809 419 175

Killisick Community & Children’s Centre, Arnold, Baby Grows, Play/ singing Session for U1’s, Tues 1-2.30pm, Call 0115 993 1467

Signing for Babies

Little P’s Baby Group, St. Peter’s Church, Ruddington, Mon 9.-10.30am, Birth-PreSchool, Call 0115 878 0579 Mini Movers, Killisick Community & Children’s Centre, Arnold, Play sessions for Crawlers to 24m Call 0115 993 1467 NCT Bumps and Babies, Sherwood Methodist Church, Thurs 9.30 -11.30am Call 0844 243 6231 Netherfield Children’s Centre, 143 Victoria Rd, Baby Grows, 0-1yr, 10-11.30, Call 0115 883 0840 Netherfield Children’s Centre, 143 Victoria Rd, Wobbly One’s Mon 9.30-11.30, 1-2yrs, Call 0115 883 0840 Nottm Trent Twins & Multiple Birth Club, Self Help Support, www. nottinghamtwins.org.uk, Under 1’s, Top Valley & Bestwood Park Children’s Centre, Thurs 1.30-3pm, Call 0115 915 9561

Baby Massage & Yoga Baby Bumps to Tiny Toes, Baby Massage & Baby Yoga, W Bridgford/ Radcliffe/Bingham/Southwell & Private, Call 07907 330532 Baby Sensory, Developmental Classes 0-13m, W Bridgford, Ruddington & Sherwood, Call 07779 256090 Bingham Children’s Centre, Market Place, Baby Massage Sessions, For dates & times Call 01949 863 840 Flutterbye Babies Baby & Toddler Yoga, Birth to Walking Throughout Notts, E. flutterbyebabies@me.com, Call 07841 335285 www.flutterbyebabies.co.uk

Bingham Children’s Centre, Market Place, Baby Clinic, Wed 9.30-11.30 Call 01949 863 840

Killisick Community & Children’s Centre, Killisick Rd, Arnold, Baby Massage Courses, For dates & times Call 0115 993 1467

Bingham Children’s Centre, Market Place, Bumps & Babies, For dates & times Call 01949 863 840

Pregnancy , Baby and Toddler Massage and Yoga with MAMA BABY BLISS. Call 07561 303780

TinyTalk Baby and Toddler Signing:

Fun and interactive classes throughout the area, for 0-18 months and 18 months - 3 years.

We show you how to communicate with your baby before they can speak. We use British Sign Language, songs, props, puppets, musical instruments and books. Reduce frustration and develop early communication with your child - a cuppa and biscuits are included! We charge per family, not per child!

Class details: (all baby signing classes except where shown) Bingham: Mondays 10 -11am Gamston: Tuesdays 9.45-10.45am & 11.30am12.30pm Gedling: Fridays 10-11am Mapperley: Mondays 10-11am & 11.30am12.30pm Ruddington: Thursdays 10-11am (TODDLERS) & 11.30am-12.30pm (babies) Sherwood: Tuesdays 11.45am-12.45pm & Thursdays 1.45-2.45pm West Bridgford: Fridays 10-11am (babies) & 11.30am- 12.30pm (TODDLERS)

Contact details:

Mapperley and Sherwood: call Claire Baker 07890 896889, claireba@tinytalk.co.uk or visit www.tinytalk.co.uk/claireba BIngham and Gedling: call Emma Winnett 07906 157704, emmaw@tinytalk.co.uk or visit www.tinytalk.co.uk/emmaw West Bridgford, Gamston and Ruddington: call Claire Brown 07966 373688, clairebr@tinytalk. co.uk or visit www.tinytalk.co.uk/southnotts

Baby Swimming EMSA Babies, Small Friendly Classes/ Warm Pools. Preparing for our EMSA Swim School. Call 01773 744899 Puddle Ducks, Unique Baby Swimming Classes. Join at Any Point in the Term, Free Taster Sessions, www.puddleducks.com, Call 07906 191504 Water Babies, Swimming Classes for U24m, Various Venues, Free Taster Sessions, Call 01636 815567

And there’s even MORE online! www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/east-south-notts

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Children’s Centres • Toddler Groups Children’s Centres Abbey and Ladybay Children’s Centre, Abbey Primary Sch, West Bridgford, For info re.Singing and Signing, Paediatric First Aid, Stay and Play etc Call 0115 969 4480 Arnbrook Children’s Centre, Home Close, Bestwood Lodge Dr, Arnold, Call 0115 916 5010 Bingham & Cotgrave Children’s Centres, 18A Market Place, Bingham Call 01949 863 840 Bingham Children’s Centre, Market Place, Dads’ Group, Last Sat monthly, 10-12noon, Call 01949 863 840 Bulwell Forest Children’s Centre, Cantrell Rd, Bulwell, Call 0115 876 5469 Carlton Children’s Centre, Rear of 53 Main Road, Carlton Call 0115 8830802 Clifton Children’s Centre, Greencroft, Clifton, Call 0115 876 2625 Dunkirk, Lenton & Lenton Abbey Children’s Centre, Marlborough St, Call 0115 915 7992 Hyson Green & New Basford Children’s Centre, Mary Potter Centre, Call 0115 883 8202 Keyworth Children’s Centre, c/o The Bungalow, Keyworth Primary School, Call 01509 857030 Killisick Community & Children’s Centre, Killisick Rd, Arnold, Call 0115 993 1467 Meadows Children’s Centre, Kirkby Gardens, Call 0115 915 9221 Netherfield Children’s Centre, 143 Victoria Rd, Netherfield, Call 0115 883 0840 Rudding Children’s Centre, The Young People’s Centre, Ruddington Call 0115 969 4480 Sherwood and Edwards Lane Children’s Centre, Seely Infant&Nursery School, Perry Rd, Sherwood, Call 0115 915 3801 Sneinton Children’s Centre, The Centre for the Child, Edale Road, Call 0115 915 0100 Southglade Access Children’s Centre, Southglade Rd, Bestwood, Call 0115 8761890 St Ann’s North Children’s Centre, 589 The Wells Rd, Call 0115 915 3710 St Ann’s South Children’s Centre, off Plamerston Gdns, Call 0115 915 03090 Stanhope Children’s Centre, Keyworth Rd, Gedling, Call 0115 987 3425 Sure Start Calverton, Manor Park Infants School, Flatts Lane, Calverton, Call 0115 911 8700 The Villages Children’s Centre, Gedling School, Gedling, Call 0115 911 8700 Top Valley & Bestwood Park Children’s Centre, Westglade Infant School, Top Valley, Call 0115 915 9561 West Bridgford Children’s Centre, The Young People’s Centre, Next to Library, Call 0115 969 4480

Resources for Groups & Schools Rainbow Stripes, Sessions of Live Music & Activities, Call 07792 308432

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Toddler Groups in Arnold, Mapperley & Woodthorpe

Tots & Toddlers, The People’s Church, Gladehill Road, Bestwood Park, Wed 9.30-11.15am, Term Time, Call 0115 920 4661

Little Lambs Mother & Baby Group, Good Shepherd Church Social Centre, Woodthorpe, Fri 2-4pm, £2.50 per Family, Call 07722 486356

Toddler Groups in Burton Joyce & Lowdham

Mapperley Bumps Babies & Toddlers Group, Mapperley Methodist Church, Woodboro Rd, Thurs 2-4pm, Call 0115 840 0109

Lowdham & Epperstone HappyTots, Epperstone Village Hall, Mon 9.45-11.15am, Call 0115 966 5495

Playtime Toddler Group, Emmanuel Church, Warren Hill, Arnold, Thurs 9.15-11.15am, Term Time, Call 0115 920 8879 Salvation Army Parents & Toddlers, Salvation Army Hall, Hight St, Arnold, Fri 9.30-11.30am, Term Time, Call 0115 920 8800 St Andrew’s P&T Group, Community Hall, Chestnut Grove, Off Mapperley Rd, Tues 1-3pm, Term Time, Call 0115 912 0098 St Judes Toddler Group, 405 Woodborough Rd, Mapperley, Tues & Thurs 9.30-11.00am, Call 0115 985 6131 St Mark’s Mother & Toddler Group, St Mark’s Church, Devere Gdns, Woodthorpe, Tues 1.30-3pm & Fri 9.30-11am, Call 0115 962 1936 Tim’s Tinies, St Timothy’s Church, Swinburne Way, Daybrook, Wed 9.30-11am, Call 07988 080 424 Toddlers & Carers, St Mary’s Church, Church Lane, Arnold, Service, Play & Activities,Tues 2pm, Call 0115 840 7116

Lowdham & Epperstone HappyTots: Lowdham WI Hall, Fri 9.45-11.15am, Call 0115 966 5495 St. Helen’s Baby & Toddler Group, Old Church Hall, Burton Joyce, Mon & Thurs 9.30-11am,

Toddler Groups in Calverton, Lambley & Woodborough Calverton Community Toy Library, P&T Group, Baptist Church Hall, The Nook, Mon 1.30-3pm &Thurs 9.30-11am, Call 07973 220052 Calverton Under 5’s, P&T Group, Sir John Sherbrooke School, Flatts Lane, Tues 1.30-3pm, Call 0115 965 3526

Toddler Groups in Carlton, Gedling & Sneinton All Hallows P&T Group, The memorial Hall, Main Rd, Gedling, Tues 9.30-11am, Call 077 887 766 26

Toddler Groups in City & Lenton Baby & Toddler Haven, Trent Vineyard Church, Lenton Lane, Fri 10-11.30am, Call 0115 988 7060 Mums & Tots, Grace Church, Castle Blvd, Fri 10-11.30am, Under 3’s, Call 0115 950 2332 Sparklers, St. Nic’s Children & Families Centre, Maid Marion Way, Wed 10-12, Call 0115 952 4600

Toddler Groups in Colwick & Netherfield Netherfield P&T Group, Church Hall Behind Bethesda Ministries, Forester St, Wed & Thurs 9.15-11.15am, Call 07545 396 570 St George’s Centre Toddler Group, Netherfield Primary Sch, Chamdos St, Mon 9.30-11am, Call 0115 845 0819 Tiny Tots, Colwick Community Centre, Vale Rd, Tues 9.15-11.15am, Call 07786 913567

Toddler Groups in Keyworth, Plumtree & Tollerton Keyworth Baby & Toddler Group, Parochial Hall, Selby Lane, Mon 10-11.30am, Call 07921 603872 Little Rascals Parent & Toddler, Keyworth Primary & Nursery School,Thurs 1.30-3, Term Time Call 0115 974 8005 Willoughby on the Wolds Baby & Toddler Group, Thurs 9.30 -11.00am, 0-2yrs, Call 07835 701034

Westdale Lane Toddler Group, Community Centre, Mapperley, Fri 9-11.30am, Call 0115 952 7696

Carlton Baptist Church P&T Group, Station Rd, Carlton, Mon 9.30-11.30am, Call 07973 679729

Toddler Groups in Bulwell, Bestwood & Basford

Central Stay & Play, Carlton Children’s Centre, Main Rd, Gedling, Fri 12.30-2pm (incl Sch Hols), Booking Essential Call 07724 897500

Toddler Groups in Radcliffe on Trent & Bingham

Chatterbox Toddler Group, Carlton Communty Church, Lowater Rd, Thurs 9.15 -12am, Call 07887 423984

Bingham Baby & Toddler Group, Church House, East St, Thurs & Fri 10-12, Come Along! Call 01949 836 040

First Friends at Stanhope Children’s Centre Wed , 0-2yrs, Call 0115 987 3425

Little Angels Toddler Group at Radcliffe Methodist Church, Wed 9-11am, Term Time, Call 0115 933 2509

Bestwood Park Toddler Group, Community Centre, Bechampton Rd, Tues 1-3pm, Call 0115 920 9003 Bestwood Village Toddler Group Hawthorne Primary School, Bestwood Village, Thurs 9.15-11.15am, Call 0115 948 8910.

Bulwell Forest Children’s Centre, Cantrell Rd, Bulwell, Stay & Play, Wed 1.15-3.15pm, Call 0115 876 5469 Bulwell URC Toddler Group, Broomhill Road, Highbury Vale, Thurs 1.30-3pm, Call 0115 854 3907 Old Basford Community Centre Toddler Group, Wed 9.15 -11.15am, Call 07761 418541

Foxhill Toddler Group, Foxhill Church, Hillview Rd, Carlton, Tues 9.30-11.30am, Call 0115 9560 767 Iona School P&T Group, Sneinton Dale, Beautiful/Supportive Environment Tues & Wed 9.30-11.30am, Term Time, Call 0115 941 5295 St. John’s Methodist Parent & Toddler Group, Church Hall, Standill Rd, Carlton, Mon 10-11.30am, Call 0115 953 2617 Stay & Play at Carlton Children’s Centre Fri 1.15-2.45, Call 0115 8830802

St. Mary’s, Radcliffe-on-Trent, Main Rd, Carer & Toddler Group, Fri 9-11.15am Call 0115 845 1656

Toddler Groups in Ruddington & Clifton Bubbles Toddler Group, Hope Church, Farnborough Rd, Clifton, Fri 9-11am, Call 0115 914 4412

Old Basford Community Centre, Drop In & Play, Mon 1-3, Call 07761 418541

Stay & Play at Stanhope Children’s Centre Tues 9.30-11.30, Call 0115 987 3425

Hermitage Pre-School, Wilford Rd Ruddington, Stay & Play, Mon am, During Summer School Holidays, Call 07923 487030

Southglade Access Children’s Centre, Bestwood, P&T Group , Fri 1030-12, Call 0115 8761890

Toddler Talk at Stanhope Children’s Centre W& F am booking essential, Call 0115 987 3425

Little Monkeys Playgroup, Green Lane Youth Centre, Clifton Fri 10-12, Call 0115 915 2372

St Mark’s Baby & Toddler Group, St Mark’s Church, Bestwood Village, Tues 9-11am, Term Time, Call 0115 975 6092

Toddler Time & Toy Library, Carlton Pentacostal Church, Station Rd, Carlton, Tues 10-12, Call 0115 961 189

Rivergreen Methodist Toddler Group, Clifton Methodist Church, Thurs 9.15-11am, Call 0115 974 9955

Top Valley & Bestwood Park Children’s Centre, Top Valley, P&T Group, Thurs am, Call 0115 915 9561

Wobbly Ones at Stanhope Children’s Centre Thurs am please book, Call 0115 987 3425

Ruddington Methodist Church P&T Group, Church Hall, Charles St, Tues 9.30-11am, Call 0115 9215 717

Family Grapevine ~ the only phonebook in Notts for families with children 0-18yrs

Activities for Under 5’s www.magicalmovers.co.uk Classes in many areas of Nottingham and Derby

£3.50 per child Pay as you go!

07954 991963

info@magicalmovers.co.uk Saturday Play Session, Green lane Youth Centre, Clifton, 11am-2pm, Age 5-11yrs, Call 0115 915 2372 Sprigg’s Sprogs Clifton, Highbank Community Centre, Tues1-3; Highbank Primary School, Mon 9-11.15 Call 0115 974 6333 Stay & Play at Park Gate Community Centre, Chamberlain Cl, Clifton, Tues 1-3pm; Fri 9.30-11.30am, Call 0115 984 8065 Stay & Play, Green Lane Youth Centre, Clifton, Thurs 1-3pm, Call 0115 876 2625

Toddler Groups in West Bridgford, Gamston & Edwalton Holy Spirit Toddler Group, Victoria Rd/Melton Rd West Bridgford, Thurs 10-11.30am. Crafts, Story time, Nursery Rhymes, Term time Call 0772 459 9582 St Giles Tiddlers, St Giles Church Hall, Stratford Rd, West Bridgford, Thurs 10-11.30, Call 07948 834250 St Pauls Toddlers, St Paul’s Church Hall, Boundary Rd, West Bridgford, Wed am Call 0115 878 4978 St. Paul’s Toddler Group, St. Paul’s Church, Boundary Rd, West Bridgford, Wed am, Call 0115 921 3475 Tinies & Toddlers, St Luke’s Church, Leahurst Rd, West Bridgford, Thurs 10-11.45am, Term Time, Call 0115 974 5024 Toddles, West Bridgford Pentacostal Church, Wellin Lane, Edwalton, Thurs 10-11.30am,www.wellinlanechurch.org.uk, W Bridgford Methodist Parent Baby&Toddler Group, Patrick Rd, Wed 9.30-11.30am & 1.30-3pm,www. wbmethodist.org.uk, West Bridgford Baptist P&T Group, Melton Rd, Wed 10-11.30am, Call 0115 981 0690 Wilford Village Toddlers, The Centre, Main Rd, Wilford Village, Tues & Fri 9.30-11.30, Coffee Avail from 9am!

Call 0115 945 5463

Other Toddler Sessions Clifton Leisure Centre, Southchurch Dr, Notts Fun Tots, Play session, Mon 9.30am Call 0115 876 1600 Crawlers & Walkers, Cotgrave CofE Primary School, Indoor & Outdoor Play, 0-5yrs, Call 01949 863 840 Fun for All, Salvation Army, High St, Arnold, Contact Killisick Children’s Centre for dates & times, Call 0115 993 1467

John Carroll Leisure Centre, Denman St Central, Radford, Notts Fun Tots, Tue/Fri/Sat, Various times, 0-5yrs, Call 0115 876 1600 Ken Martin Leisure Centre, Bulwell, Notts Fun Tots, Fri 10.45am, 0-5yrs, Call 0115 915 1555 Netherfield Children’s Centre, 143 Victoria Rd, Stay & Play, 1-5yrs, Tues 9.30-11, Call 0115 883 0840 Southglade Leisure Centre, Southglade Rd, Bestwood, Notts Fun Tots Mon 9am, Call 0115 915 1595 Stay & Play at Arnbrook Children’s Centre or Salvation Army, High St, Arnold, Tues 1.00-2.30pm Call 0115 916 5010 Stay & Play at Bingham Rugby Club, Contact Bingham Children’s Centre for dates & times, Call 01949 863 840 Stay & Play: Killisick Community & Children’s Centre, Arnold, Fri 1-2.30pm, Call 0115 993 1467 Young Explorers, Bingham & Cotgrave, Indoor & Outdoor Exploring for 0-5yrs, For dates & times Call 01949 863 840

Under 5’s Art, Crafts & Messy Play Abbey and Ladybay Children’s Centre, West Bridgford, Messy Play, Various Dates, For Dates & Times Call 0115 969 4480 Sticky Fingers - Cookery Classes for Under 5’s & Under 8’s at Pirates Soft Play & Venues Around South Notts, Call 07817 583705 Tots at the Top, Fun Themed Art & Craft Classes with Puppets/Songs/Stories & Play too! www.totsatthetop, 07813 283276 or Call 07773 247628

Under 5’s Dance & Drama Apple Pie, Explore a Story Drama Sessions, Woodthorpe and Mapperley, 2+yrs Call 07857 679719 Babyballet, Classes at Arnold Library & Bowls Pavilion for 6m+ Call 07776 206669 Billy’s Bouncing Beans, Exciting drama classes for 3-5years packed with storytelling, drama games, music and puppetry. Call 01636 525107 www.agfperformingarts.co.uk En Pointe School of Dance, Inspiring Ballet Classes for Children age 2-16, West Bridgford, enpointenottingham@gmail.com, Call 07860 785920

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Gedling Ballet School, Gedling Memorial Hall, Pre-School Dance, Wed 4.10pm, Sat am, 3 &4yrs Call 0115 955 4164 Gillespie School of Dancing, Mapperley, Ballroom, Latin & Freestyle Lessons & Classes, 3yrs+ Call 07754 127992 Lorna Leighton School of Dancing, Tap/ Ballet/Street/Majorette at Lowdham/ Redhill/Carlton/Calverton, 2yrs+ Call 0115 967 3383 Louisa Holmes School of Performing Arts, Daybrook, Baby Ballet, Sat am 3yrs+, Call 0115 962 4648 Marcia Jones School of Dance, Beeston/Hucknall/Mapperley, Thurs P&T, Sun Baby & Pre-Primary Ballet, Call 0115 922 6499 Melody Bear, Dance Classes for Pre-school Children, Radcliffe Mon am, Keyworth Mon pm/Fri am, Call 0115 937 5150 New Youth Theatre Tiny Tots, Bestwood Village, 30mins of Music, Dance & Song, 3-5yrs, Wed 4.45pm, Call 01623 406284

New Youth Theatre Tiny Tots, W Bridgford, 30mins of Music, Dance & Song, 3-5yrs, Tues 4.45pm, Call 01623 406284 NEW! Super Kids World, Fun Dance, Drama, Storytelling, Singing, Games,Yoga & Positive Thinking, 2yrs+ Call 07982 246072 Nottingham Theatre Dance School, Carlton, Ballet & Tap, Sat 12.00, 3yrs+ Call 0115 956 2956 Rollini School of Dance, Holy Spirit Social Centre, West Bridgford, Sat am, Cygnets & Pre-Primary, 3yrs+, Call 07855 052954 Triple Threat Arts Academy, Baby Ballet, Gotham, Fri 4.30pm, 3-7yrs Call 07809 704212

Under 5’s Music & Movement Bongo Bongo, Singy Laughy Jumpy Fun for Babies & Big Kids! West Bridgford, The Park, Sherwood, Call 07790 151090

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Hyson Green Library, Gregory Blvd, Sing, Wiggle & Giggle, Wed 1.30-2.30pm, 0-4yrs, Call 0115 915 2483 Jo Jingles, Music/Singing/Movement Classes, West Bridgford, Gamston & Kiddicare, Call 0870 900 4567

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Magical Movers, Music & Dance Classes Throughout Notts & Now at Nottingham City Leisure Centres, Call 07941 625793

Clifton Leisure Centre, Nottingham Swim School, Mon-Wed & Sat, 0-5yrs, Call 0115 876 1600

Mini Movers at Arnbrook Children’s Centre for 12-24 months, Contact Centre for Dates & Times, Call 0115 916 5010

Clifton Leisure Centre, NottsTots Preschool Gymnastics, Thurs 1.15pm 0-3yrs & 2.15 3-5yrs, Call 0115 876 1600

Musical Movers, Bulwell Riverside, Main St, Fri 12-2pm, Call 0115 883 3500

Clifton Leisure Centre, Southchurch Dr, Aqua Babies, Mon 10am & 10.30am, 0-3yrs, Call 0115 876 1600

Ollie’s Fun Shack, Sherwood Energy Village, New Ollerton, Tambourine Tigers Thurs, 10.15am, 6m-4yrs, Call 01623 860842 Rainbow Stripes, Free Sessions of Live Music & Activities, Various Venues, Call 07792 308432

Clifton Leisure Centre, Southchurch Dr, Notts Splash Tots, T/W/Th/F am, 0-5yrs, Call 0115 876 1600

Rattle & Roll, West Bridgford & Ruddington, Fun Packed Music Classes, Parents/Carers & Children 4m-4yrs, Call 07786 262544

Djanogly Community Leisure Centre, Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham Swim School, M/W/F/Sat 0-5yrs, Call 0115 876 1600

Relax Kids Nottingham - Classes in Woodthorpe, Kiddicare & Selston for children 16mths-4yrs parents/carers Call 07853 199405

Djanogly Community Leisure Centre, Gregory Boulevard, Notts Gym Tots, Tues 1.15pm 0-3yrs & 2.15pm 3-5yrs, Call 0115 876 1600

Sing & Play for Babies & Toddlers, Methodist Chapel, Main St, Lowdham, Wed 10-11.30am, Call 07925 011821

EMSA Babies, Small Friendly Classes/ Warm Pools. Preparing for our EMSA Swim School. Call 01773 744899

Speech Sign & Song Club, Beeston, for U5’s with Communication Difficulties, Call 0115 922 1318

Excel Sports Coaching, Bingham Leisure Centre, Toddler Soccer, Sat 9-9.45am, 2.5-5yrs, Call 0115 832 0118

Wiggle and Giggle, Music and Movement Classes for children 1-5 at Kiddicare, Pirates, Lady Bay & Ruddington, Call 07970 805141

John Carroll Leisure Centre, Denman St Central, Radford, Aqua babies, Mon 11am, 0-3yrs, Call 0115 876 1600

Under 5’s Sport & Swimming Bingham Leisure Centre, The Banks, P&T Swimming, From Birth, Wed 12-1.15pm & Fri 11.30am-12.30pm Call 01949 838 628 Bingham Leisure Centre, Water babies, Mon 12-1.15pm from Birth, Lessons for babies Wed/Fri 10-11am, Please Book, Call 01949 838 628

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Clifton Leisure Centre, Southchurch Dr, Forest Soccer Tots, Mon 10am, 0-5yrs, Call 0115 876 1600

John Carroll Leisure Centre, Denman St Central, Radford, Nottingham Swim School, Wed 0-5yrs, Sat 3-5yrs, Call 0115 876 1600 John Carroll Leisure Centre, Denman St Central, Radford, Notts Splash Tots, Mon-Sat Various times, 0-5yrs, Call 0115 876 1600 Ken Martin Leisure Centre, Bulwell, Aqua Babies, Wed various times, 0-3yrs, Call 0115 915 1555

Calverton Leisure Centre, Gymnastics for Walking Toddlers - 5yrs, Fri 12.45-2.15, Call 0115 901 3800

Ken Martin Leisure Centre, Bulwell, Notts Gym Tots, Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat, 0-3yrs & 3-5yrs, Call 0115 915 1555

Carlton Forum Leisure Centre, Absolute Gymnastics, Preschool Gym Fri 10.15 am, 3yrs+, Call 0115 987 2333

Ken Martin Leisure Centre, Bulwell, Notts Notts Splash Tots, Mon-Fri, 0-5yrs, Call 0115 915 1555

Carlton Forum Leisure Centre, P&T Gymnastics, Fri 9.15am 14m-3yrs, 10.15am 3-5yrs, Call 0115 987 2333

Ken Martin Leisure Centre, Bulwell, Notts Swim School, M/T/W/F & Sat, 0-3yrs & 3-5yrs, Call 0115 915 1555

Carlton Forum Leisure Centre, Parent & Toddler Swim, Mon 3.00pm, Tue/Thu/Fri 12.15pm, Call 0115 987 2333

Keyworth Leisure Centre, Church Drive, Aquababies 3m+, Aquatots 18m+, Ducklings 3yrs+ Call 0115 937 5582

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Carlton Library, Manor Rd, Carlton, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, Tues 10-10.30 All Year, U5’s Call 0115 987 0276

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

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Tots Time, Thurs 10.45am, 0-5yrs, Call 0115 915 2828

Little Wickets, Under 7’s Cricket Fun & Games, Indoor & Outdoor Venues across Notts, 2.5-7yrs, Call 0115 924 8476

Gedling Library, Wollaton Ave, Gedling, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, Thurs 2.15-2.45pm, Call 0115 987 6886

Puddle Ducks, Unique Swimming Classes for 0-4yrs Join at Any Point in the Term, Free Taster Sessions, www.puddleducks.com, Call 07906 191504 Rushcliffe Leisure Centre, West Bridgford, P&T Swim, Wed 12-1.30pm, Fri 3.15-5pm, Call 0115 923 4921 Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood, Nottm Swim School, M/T/W/F & Sat 0-5yrs, Call 0115 915 1595 Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood, Notts Gym Tots , Mon 1.15pm 6m-3yrs, 2.15pm 3-5yrs, Call 0115 915 1595 Southglade Leisure Centre, Southglade Rd, Bestwood, Forest Soccer Tots, Fri 10am, 0-5yrs, Call 0115 915 1595 Southglade Leisure Centre, Southglade Rd, Bestwood, Notts Splash Tots, M/T/ Th/F, 0-5yrs, Call 0115 915 1595 Tumble Tots, Bramcote, Gamston & Radcliffe on Trent, Active Physical Play for 1-5yrs, Call 0115 981 2584 Victoria Leisure Centre, Gedlling St, Nottm, Nottingham Swim School, Tues/ Thur/Sun, 0-5yrs, Call 0115 876 1600 Victoria Leisure Centre, Gedlling St, Nottm, Notts Gym Tots, Tues 11.45am, 0-3yrs, Call 0115 876 1600

Hyson Green Library, Gregory Blvd, Tots Time Song & Rhyme, Fri 10.30-11am, Call 0115 915 2483 Keyworth Library, Church Dr, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, 2nd Tue Monthly, 2.30pm, Call 0115 937 3509 Lowdham Library, Main St, Rattle, Rhyme & Roll, 2nd & 4th Thurs Monthly, 1.30-2.00pm, Term Time, Call 0115 966 4348 Mapperley Library, Westdale Lane, Mapperley, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, Thurs 10-10.30am, Call 0115 962 1224 Meadows Library, Wilford Grove, Tots Time, Song & Rhyme, Wed 2.15pm & Fri 11.10am Call 0115 915 9279 Radcliffe on Trent Library, New Rd, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, 2nd & 4th Mon Monthly, 10.30am, Call 0115 933 2312 Radcliffe on Trent Library, New Rd, Storyhullabaloo, 3rd Mon Monthly, 2.30pm, 3-5yrs, Call 0115 933 2312 Radford-Lenton Library, Lenton Blvd, Tots Time, Mon 2-2.30pm Term Time, 0-5yrs, Call 0115 915 1790 Ruddington Library, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, 2nd Tues Monthly, 11-11.30am, Call 0115 921 2309

Victoria Leisure Centre, Gedlling St, Nottm, Notts Splash Tots, Mon & Tues, 0-5yrs, Call 0115 876 1600

Sherwood Library, Spondon St, Sherwood, Totstime: Rhyme Time, Fri 11.15-11.45am, 0-2yrs, Call 0115 915 1155

West Bridgford Tennis Club, Off Wilford Lane, Mini Tennis for 3yrs+ Call 0115 981 1699

Southglade Park Library, Southglade Rd, Bestwood, Totstime: Rhyme Time, Mon 2pm, Term Time, Call 0115 876 1055

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West Bridgford Library, Rattle, Rhyme & Roll, Fri 10-10.30 & 11-11.30am, U3’s, Call 0115 981 6506

Arnold Library, Front St, Arnold, Rattle Rhyme & Roll Tues (Ticketed) & Thurs, 10.30-11am, Call 0115 920 2247

West Bridgford Library, Storyhullabaloo, Tues 10am, U5’s, Call 0115 981 6506

Bakersfield Library, Watson Ave, Bakersfield, Tots Time, Wed 10.30-11am, U5’s, Call 0115 915 0199 Basford Library, Vernon Rd, Basford, Totstime: Rhyme Time for U5’s, Tues 10.30-11am, Term Time Call 0115 915 5797

Soft Play Calverton Leisure Centre, Bouncy Castle Sessions, Mon-Fri 10-12 during Summer Hols, £2 All Ages Call 0115 901 3800 Denz Indoor Playcentre, Beeston, Toddler Area! U1’s FREE! Fun Starts Here!

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Bulwell Riverside Library, Main St, Bulwell, Totstime: Rhyme Time for U5’s, Mon 10.30-11am, Call 0115 883 3500

Eden Softplay, St Saviours Gardens, The Meadows, Nottingham’s Newest Softplay for U10’s! Call 0115 986 4118

Burton Joyce Library, Meadow Lane, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, Alt Wed 10.30-11am Call 0115 931 3360

Hoods Hideout Soft Play Adventure Centre, Beechdale Swimming Centre, 0-11yrs, Call 0115 876 1600

Burton Joyce Library, BJ Storytime, Stories/Rhymes/Movement & Songs, One Mon Monthly 11.15-11.45, Call 0115 931 3360

Jimmy Beans Children’s Play & Party Centre, Sutton, New & Improved with Baby Area, 0-10yrs Call 01623 550333

Calverton Library, St. Wilfred’s Sq, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, Mon 9.30-10am, Call 0115 965 2580

Jungletastic, Soft Adventure Play, Nottingham Rd, Nuthall, Mid Week Madnes! £2.50 after 3pm Weds, Call 0115 975 1113

Carlton Hill Library, Carlton Hill, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, Alt Fridays 10-10.30am, Call 0115 987 3050

Kool Kids Indoor Adventure Playcentre, City College, Carlton Rd, 6m-11yrs, Call 0115 950 0125

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Nottinghamshire Nannies, Nanny & Au Pair Agency, Established for 15yrs, Call 07929 982618 Notts County Council, Early Years & Childcare Services, Call 08449 80 80 80 Ofsted, Info on Education & Children’s Services Call 0300 123 1231

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Pretty Windows Day Nursery, Gedling St, Sneinton Market Square, 0-5yrs, Including Yoga & Music Sessions, Call 0115 988 1429 St Joseph’s Nursery, Derby Rd, Nottingham, 12m-5yrs, Call 0115 941 8356

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Tiny Talkers Day Nursery, ROKO Health Club, 442 Wilford Lane, West Bridgford, 6wks-5yrs, Call 0115 981 4195

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Learning Works for Children, Poplar St, Nottingham, 6wks-5yrs Call 0115 9243 003

Aphabet House Day Nursery, Adbolton Ln, West Bridgford, 6wks-5yrs Call 0115 982 0101

Nottingham Women’s Centre, Children’s Daycare Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, 6m-5yrs, Call 0115 941 1475

Children’s Corner Day Nursery,103 Loughborough Rd, West Bridgford, 6wks-5yrs, Call 0115 981 5649

Once Upon a Time Nursery, Stoney St, Nottingham Call 0115 910 4680

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Leo’s Childrens Nursery, 16 Albert Rd, West Bridgford, 3m-5yrs, Call 0115 971 7557

Secret Garden Private Day Nursery, 69 Musters Rd, West Bridgford, 6wks-8yrs, Call 0115 981 7837

Lily Daycare, The Centre for the Child, Edale Rd, Sneinton, 6m-5yrs Call 0115 950 8148

The Grange, Edwalton Grange, 216 Melton Rd, Edwalton, 6wks-5yrs, Call 0115 923 6116

Little Friends Children’s Day Nursery, Adbolton Lane, West Bridgford, 0-5yrs, Call 0115 981 8040 Papermoon Day Nursery, Gamston District Centre, Gamston, 6wks-5yrs, Call 0115 982 2220 Papermoon Day Nursery, The Clock Tower, Compton Acres, West Bridgford, 6wks-5yrs, Call 0115 981 1801 Radcliffe on Trent Day Nursery & Forest School, Downing House, Main Rd, 0-5yrs, Call 0115 933 3133 Scotts Wood Private Day Nursery, 1 Selby Rd, West Bridgford, 6wks-5yrs, Call 0115 981 2980

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Poplars Blossoms Nursery School, 205 Edwards Lane, Sherwood, 6wks-5yrs Call 0115 920 4809

Ruddington Day Nursery, Grange House, Wilford Rd, Ruddington, 6wks-5yrs, Call 0115 984 8125

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The Wolds Day Nursery Old Melton Road, Normanton on the Wolds, Nr Plumtree, 0-5yrs, Call 0115 937 6030

Cherubs Executive House Nursery, St Albans Rd, Bulwell, 6wks-5yrs, Call 0115 979 5975

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Cherubs Vale View Nursery, St Albans Rd, Bulwell, Funded Places for 2, 3 & 4 yrs, 9-3pm, Call 0115 979 5994 Once Upon a Time Day Nursery, NCN Basford Hall College,Stockhill Lane, 6m-5yrs, Call 0115 916 6331

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Daisies Day Nursery, Gedling House, Wood Lane, Gedling, 6wks-5yrs, Call 0115 955 2298

Rocking Horse Day Nursery, 229 Cinderhill Rd, Bulwell, 0-8yrs, Call 0115 976 3322

The Playroom Nursery & WBOOSC, 70 Musters Rd, West Bridgford, 3m-5yrs, Call 0115 981 1168

Duncroft Day Nursery, 1A Duncroft Ave, Gedling, 3m-5yrs Call 0115 940 4491

Tiny World Day Nursery, 92 Arnold Rd, Basford, 6wks-5yrs Call 0115 978 2274

The West Bridgford Day Nursery, Wilford Lane, 0-5yrs, Call 0115 981 9316

Good Foundations Day Nursery, 49 Station Rd, Carlton, 0-5yrs, Call 0115 987 2898

Tiny World, Rock House, Stockhill Lane, Basford, 6wks-5yrs Call 0115 942 2320

The White House Day Nursery & Out of School Club, 41 Bridgford Rd, West Bridgford, 0-5yrs, Call 0115 981 0119

Lambley Day Nursery, The Old School Room, Church St, Lambley, 6wks-5yrs, Call 0115 931 2745

Tiny Talkers Day Nursery, 442 Wilford Lane, West Bridgford, 6wks-5yrs, Call 0115 981 4195

Little Bears Day Nursery, 1A First Ave, Carlton, 6wks-5yrs, Call 0115 940 4388

Wishing Well Day Nursery, 2 Oakfields Rd, West Bridgford, 6wks-5yrs, Call 0115 9142233

Daycare Nurseries NG3 Al-Hudaa Nursery, Berkley Ave, Nottm, 0-5yrs Call 0115 969 0800 Ark Day Nursery, 1 Vickers St, Mapperley Park 6wk-5yrs Call 0115 856 5628 Forget Me Not Day Nursery, 9 Parkdale Rd, Bakersfield, 6wks-8yrs, Call 0115 940 4002 Hazel Hurst School, 400 Westdale Lane, Mapperley, 2yrs+ Call 0115 960 6759 Iona Day Nursery, 310 Sneinton Dale, Sneinton, 6wks-3.5yrs, Call 0115 941 5295 Kingfisher Day Nursery, 150 Porchester Rd, Mapperley, 0-5yrs, All Funded Places Available, Call 0115 993 2915 Valmarys Childrens Centre & Nursery School, 145 Woodthorpe Dr, Mapperley, 6m-7yrs Call 0115 960 4259

Daycare Nurseries NG4 Carlton & Gedling Day Nursery, 37 Gedling Rd, Carlton, 0-5yrs, Call 0115 961 7083

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Daycare Nurseries NG5 Academy Day Nursery, Bestwood Park Dr West, Rise Park, 6wks-5yrs Call 0115 979 7800 Arnold House Day Nursery, 68 Mansfield Rd, Daybrook, 6wks-5yrs, Call 0115 966 6123 Busy Bees at Nottingham City Hospital, Gate 3, Hucknall Rd, 6wk-5yrs Call 0115 960 5879 Busy Bees Day Nursery, Sir John Robinson Way, Daybrook, 3m-5yrs Free Reg. Jul-Aug, Call 0115 926 4111 Carrington Private Day Nursery, 315 Mansfield Rd, Carrington, 6wks-5yrs, Call 0115 969 1170 Cuddles Day Nursery, 404 Mansfield Rd, Mapperley Park, 6wks-5yrs, Free Funded Places, Call 0115 960 7217 Educare Day Nurseries, 16 Pelham Rd, Sherwood Rise, 6wks-5yrs, Funded Sessions Avail. Call 0115 969 1700 Hollies Country Park Day Nursery, 11 Woodchurch Rd, Bestwood Lodge, Arnold, 0-5yrs Call 0115 920 1826 Hollies Day Nursery, 2 Private Rd, Sherwood, 6wks-5yrs, Call 0115 960 6388

Millfield Nursery School, Tythby Road, Cropwell Butler, 2-5yrs, Call 0115 933 4085

Woodthorpe Day Nursery, 1 Albemarle Rd, Woodthorpe, 6m-5yrs, Call 0115 962 0415

Full time cook

Tel: 0115 914 2222

Children 1st Day Nursery, Station Rd, Plumtree, 6wks-5yrs, Call 0115 937 4755

Old Co-operative Day Nursery, 7-9 Wallace St. Gotham, 0-11yrs, Call 0115 830 003

Dedicated to learning through play

Climbing room, Indoor play & Soft play area

Busy Bees at Milford School, Dungannon Rd, Clifton, 6wk-5yrs, Call 0115 984 7882

Poplars Nursery School, Portland Court, Sherwood, 6wk-5yrs Call 0115 967 6051

Angels By Day, Springfield House, Hucknall Ln, Bulwell, 6wks-5yrs Call 0115 951 9915

3 outdoor play areas

Daycare Nurseries NG11 & NG12

Daycare Nurseries NG7 Busy Bees at Nottingham University, University Pk, Sports Centre Dr, 0-5yrs Call 0115 922 9117 Educare Day Nurseries., 8 Sherwood Rise, Sherwood, 6wks-5yrs Call 0115 962 6226 Green Nursery School, Leen Place, St. Peter’s, Call 0115 924 9613 Greenfields Childrens Centre, Russell Rd, Forest Fields, Call 0115 841 8441 Nottingham Nursery School, Denman St. Radford, 2-5yrs, Call 0115 915 9090 Paper Moon Day Nursery, Faraday Rd, Lenton, 6wks-5yrs, Call 0115 942 4800 Sandfield Day Nursery, Ashburnham Ave, Lenton, 6wks-5yrs, Call 0115 979 2424 Sunrise Nurseries, Alfreton Rd, Nottm, Call 07412184029 The Fig Tree Nursery, Bentinck Rd, Nottm, Call 0115 970 5858

Tiny Teddies Day Nursery, Loughborough Road, Ruddington, 6wks5yrs Call 0115 984 7432

Daycare Nurseries NG14 & Bingham Alphabet House Day Nursery, Gunthorpe Rd, Lowdham, 6wks-5yrs, Call 0115 966 4556 Bingham Day Nursery, Pre-School Centre & Woodland Activity Centre, Long Acre, 0-5yrs, Call 01949 839 242 Daisies Day Nursery, 63, Main St, Lowdham, 6wks-5yrs, Call 0115 966 5282 Serendipity’s Day Nursery & Preschool, 32 Nottm Rd, Bingham, 0-5yrs, Call 01949 836 730 The Honey Pot Private Day Nursery, Nottingham Rd, Burton Joyce, 6wks5yrs, Call 0115 931 4411

Montessori & Steiner Nurseries Angels By Day Montessori Nursery, Hillside House, Lenton, 6wks-5yrs Call 0115 978 9980

Preschools & Playgroups (Term Time Only) Abacus Preschool, Sports Centre, Regatta Way, W Bridgford, Mon-Fri 8.30-4.15, 20m-5yrs Call 0115 981 1142

Pre-school

University Hospital Day Nursery, QMC, Call 0115 942 3332

Quality childcare from 20 months

Young Ones Day Nursery, Derby Rd, Lenton, 6wks-5yrs Call 0115 979 0988

A rich learning opportunity through play and interaction

Young Ones Day Nursery, Derby Rd, Lenton, Before/After School & Holiday Care, Up to 11yrs, Call 0115 979 0988

Monday – Friday term time From 3 – 7 ¾ hours

Zaytuna Day Nursery, Berridge Rd West, Hyson Green, Call 0115 8411 200

£3.30 per hour Sports Club, Regatta Way, West Bridgford

www.abacusplaygroup.co.uk enquiries@abacusplaygroup.co.uk 0115 981 1142

Family Grapevine ~ the only phonebook in Notts for families with children 0-18yrs

Preschool & Playgroups Willow Brook Pre-School

Willow Brook, Keyworth Nottingham NG12 5BB Tel: 0115 914 9889

A stimulating, safe, happy & secure learning environment

for children aged 3 - 5 years Open term time

Sessional and full day care available

A teacher-led provision

Graded outstanding by OFSTED www.willowbrookpreschool.webs.com

A NEW setting is opening in

Edwalton Scout Hut September 2014!

Rushcliffe

Pre-school For children 2- 4 years of age

Free 15hrs funding for all qualifying children

Mon-Fri 9.30am - 2.45pm (Shorter sessional hours are available within these hours)

For further details contact:

07956 053 006 / 07535 265 300 Arnold Methodist Church Playgroup, Arnold Market Place, Tue/Fri 9.45-11.45, 2-5yrs, Call 07779 610136 Arnold View Preschool, Community Centre, Gedling Rd, Arnold, Tue/Thur/ Fri am & Thur/Fri Lunch + pm, 2-5yrs Call 07919 025633 Bluebell Hill Playgroup & Out of School Care Scheme, Community Centre, St Anns, Call 0115 958 4394 Bubbles Playgroup, Charis Life Church, Clifton, Fri 9.45-11.45, Call 0115 876 2625 Bulwell Riverside Play Centre, Main St, Bulwell, Call 0115 883 3500 Burnside Hall Pre-School, Burnside Memorial Hall, Plumtree, Mon-Fri 9.15-12.15 + Lunch Club, 2-5yrs, Call 0115 937 6467 Busy Bees Pre-School, The Hive, Crossdale School, Keyworth, Mon-Fri 9-3.15pm, 2-5yrs Call 0115 974 8082 Buttercross Pre Sschool, School lane, Bingham, Mon-Fri 8.45 - 3.15pm incl Lunch Club, 2-5yrs, Call 01949 839667 Carlton Hill Preschool Playgroup, Carlton Hill, Mon-Fri 9-12, Mon/Wed/Fri 12.45-3.45pm, 2-5yrs, Call 0115 911 5644 Carnarvon Pre School, Bingham Primary School, Call 01949 838 246 Chattabox Playgroup, Queensberry Baptist Church, Old Basford, Tues 9-11am,enquiries@qbc.org.uk, Colwick Pre-School Playgroup, Colwick Community Centre, Mon-Fri 9-12 Call 07763 884093 Coteswood House School, Thackery’s Lane, Woodthorpe, 3-5yrs Call 0115 967 6551

Good Shepherd Pre-School, Woodthorpe, Mon/Tue am/pm, Wed-Fri am, 2.5-5yrs, Call 07971 382837 Haywood Road Preschool Playgroup, Haywood Rd, Mapperley, M/T/Th/F am + Lunch Club Call 07981 050338 Hermitage Pre-School, Wilford Rd Ruddington, Mon-Fri 9-12noon, 2-5yrs, Call 07923 487030 Kiddy Winks Preschool, Bakersfield Community Centre, 312 Sneinton Dale, Mon-Fri 9-2.45, 2-5yrs, Call 0115 847 1570 Killisick Preschool, Coppice Farm Primary Sch, Laver Close, Arnold, Mon-Fri 9-3.30pm, 2-5yrs, Call 0115 859 8143 Lady Bay Preschool, All Hallows Church, Pierrpont Rd, Mon-Fri 9.15-12.15 & Lunch Club til 2.15pm, 2-5yrs, Call 0115 981 1309 Leahurst Road Pre-School, St Luke’s Church Hall, W Bridgford, M/T/W/F, 9.30-12.30, 2-3yrs, Call 07941 616369 Leahurst Road Pre-School, Vicarage Green, Edwalton, M/W 9.15-3.15, T/Th/F 9.15-12.15, 3-4yrs, Call 07941 616369 Little Rascals, Rushcliffe Arena, Rugby Rd, W Bridgford, Mon-Fri 9.15-2.45, 2-5yrs, Call 0115 981 4027 Little Windmills Playgroup & Nursery, Keyworth Primary & Nursery School, M-F 9-12 + Lunch Club, 2-5yrs, 9-3.15 3-5yrs, Call 0115 974 8005 Lowater Street Play & Preschool, Lowater St, Carlton, Mon-Fri 9-12, Mon-Wed 12.45-3.15pm, Call 0115 910 3838 Lowdham & Epperstone Pre-school, Lowdham Village Hall, Main St. M/W/ Th 9-3, Tue 9-1, Fri 9-12, 2-5yrs, Call 079 608 59178 Phoenix Farm Preschool Playgroup, Methodist Church, Wollaton Ave, Gedling, Mon-Fri 9am-1pm Call 07756 469988 Radcliffe on Trent Pre-School Playgroup, South Notts Academy, Mon-Fri am/ Lunch/pm Call 07505 606447 Railway Children Playgroup, Cricket Pavillion, Burton Rd, Gedling, Mon-Fri Various am/pm Sessions, Call 0115 940 3107 Red Lion Childcare, Healthy Living Centre, Bulwell Hall, Mon-Fri 9-4pm, 2-5yrs Call 07908 648 972 Red Lion Playcentre, Coventry Rd, Bulwell, Call 0115 975 6244 Rushcliffe Preschool CIC, Tewksbury Close, W Bridgford, M-F 9-12, M-W 12-1 Lunch Club, Call 07956 053006 Rushcliffe Preschool Nottm Ltd, Edwalton Scout Hut, Sessions Available from Sept, M-F 9.15am-2.45pm Call 07956 053006 Sherwood Playgroup, Sherwood Community Centre, Mansfield Rd, Mon-Fri am, Tue/Wed/Fri pm, 2-5yrs Call 0115 955 3152

Foxy Creek Preschool Playgroup, Richard Herrod Leisure Centre, Carlton, M-F 9.15-12.15, Call 0115 961 2949.

Silverdale Pre-School, Silverdale Community Centre, Wilford, M/T/ Th/F 8.15-3.15, Wed til 12.45, Call 0115 963 3418

Good Shepherd Pre-School, 15 Month Club, Woodthorpe, Fri pm, 15m- 2.5yrs, Call 07971 382837

St Johns Playgroup, Oakdale Rd, Carlton, Mon-Fri 9.10-12.10, Mon/Tue 1.15-3.15pm, 2-5yrs, Call 0115 961 3397

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Throughout the summer, children are encouraged to raise vital funds by doing 20 good deeds in return for a donation from their family. Every time a good deed is carried out, a sticker is earned for children to complete a challenge sticker sheet.

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Out of School & Holiday Clubs 

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Website: www.dunkirkprimary.com 

The Fun Club is open before and after school during term-time 

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Breakfast session: 8.00am-9.00am. Breakfast provided After school: 3.30pm-6.00pm. Light tea provided

Holiday Club

Craft Days

Cookery Days

Sports Days

Dance Days

Recently rated GOOD by Ofsted.

Established 16 years ago, Prices held for last seven years.

This summer we are offering a 20% Discount* for families who book and pay for summer holiday sessions at Kids Club before the 18 July 2014 This means that a full day (8am to 6pm) will be £20.00 (normally £25) and half day (8am to 1pm or 1pm to 6pm) is £12.00 (normally £15).

Holiday sessions are held at the scout hut on Alford road, Edwalton.

We have access throughout summer to all of Edwalton Primary school’s outside playing fields, woods and outside areas.

All your children will need is a packed lunch and sun cream.

We have planned a theme for each week and also cooking sessions, dance with Sarah Summers dance school, and sports sessions with qualified instructors.

To book please Contact Sally by email: sallykidsclub@hotmail.com or telephone: 07721 407300 We also offer before and after school care at Edwalton Primary school.

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Summer Holidays: Open Monday-Friday (Closed weeks commencing 11th & 18th Aug & Bank holiday Monday) Half Term: Monday-Friday 20th-31st October Holiday opening times: 8.30am-5.30pm Half days available: 8.30am-1.00pm or 1.00pm-5.30pm Children bring their own packed lunch We have a variety of activities on offer providing opportunities for free play, sport, games, arts, crafts, music or quiet activities, reading or homework. There are also board games, books, TV, Play station, computer/internet, table tennis and Nintendo Wii. During the holidays we go on outings e.g. skating, bowling and various places of interest in and around Nottingham Registered Charity No. 1096915. OFSTED Registered. Childcare vouchers accepted

Bulwell Childcare, Steadford Close, Crabtree Est, Bulwell, 3-11yrs, Call 0795 863 0912 Bulwell Riverside Library, Main St, Bulwell, Homework Club, Thurs 4-6pm, Call 0115 883 3500

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New small out of school club now open at Ladybay

Little Friends Nursery

Westdale Preschool, Westdale Lane, Mapperley, Mon-Fri 9-11.30am & 12.30-3pm, Full days Avail, 2-5yrs, Call 0115 840 4140 Wilford Village Playgroup, The Centre, Main Rd, Wilford Village, Mon-Fri am, 2-5yrs, Call 0115 945 5463

Service for Ladybay School Holiday club open to everyone Set in countryside & purpose built 2 qualified fun staff run the club to book please call Sarah on

0115 981 8040 or email: little-friends@uwclub.net

Preschools & Playgroups (Term Time Only) Contd.

Sunshine Corner Playgroup, Notintone Place, Sneinton, Mon-Fri 9-12am & 12.45-3.45pm, 2-5yrs, Call 0115 950 3927 Tollerton Playgroup, Tollerton School Grounds, Burnside Grove, Mon-Fri 8.45-3.30pm, 2-5yrs, Call 0115 937 6908 Weaverthorpe Preschool, Derwent Cres, Arnold, Full & Part Time Care + Lunch Club, M-F 9-3.30pm Call 0115 926 5644 Wellin Lane Playgroup, Edwalton, Mon, Tue & Wed 9-3.15pm incl Lunch Club, 2-5yrs, Call 07840 169673

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Willoughby on the Wolds Pre-school Playgroup, M/W/Th/F 9.15-12,00, Lunch Club, 2-5yrs Call 07835 701034 Willow Brook Pre-School, Willow Brook, Keyworth, Mon-Fri 8.45-3.30pm, 3-5yrs, Call 0115 914 9889.

Willow Preschool, St Pauls Church Hall, Boundary Rd, W Bridgford,M,T,T,F 9-12; T-F 1-4+lunch club, 2-5yrs Call 0115 923 0027 Windmill Kindergarten, Free Church, Chesterfield Dr, Burton Joyce, Mon-Fri am & pm, 2-5yrs, Call 0115 841 7801 Woodborough Village Pre-school, Lingwood Lane, Mon/Tues/Thur/Fri 9.15-3.30pm, 2-5yrs, Call 0115 965 5895

Preschools & Playgroups (All Year) Bestwood Childcare, Community Centre, Gainsford Cres, Bestwood, Mon-Fri 8am6pm, 2-4yrs, Call 07949 814914

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At School‛s Out Ruddington we offer a fun, safe, relaxed and friendly atmosphere We open from 8.30am-5.30pm during all school holidays set by Nottinghamshire County Council with options for full and part days Weekly themes - with a selection of ‘free choice‛ and ‘guided activities‛ on offer every day Online registration and booking system  available 

Morning and afternoon snacks provided 

St Peter‛s Junior School, Ruddington www.schoolsoutruddington.co.uk soruddington@gmail.com

Busy Bees Pre-School, The Hive, Crossdale School, Keyworth, Before/After Sch Care, 2-11yrs, Call 0115 974 8082 Carlton & Gedling Day Nursery, Gedling Rd, Carlton, Before/After Sch & Hol Care, 3-11yrs, Call 0115 961 7083 Cherubs Vale View Nursery, St Albans Rd, Bulwell, Before/After Sch & Hol Care, 3-14yrs, Call 0115 979 5994 Children 1st Day Nursery, Station Rd, Plumtree, Before/After Sch & Hol Care,  4-12yrs, Call 0115 937 4755  Children’s Corner Day Nursery,103  Loughborough Rd, West Bridgford, Holiday Care Up to 8yrs, Call 0115 981 5649

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Clifton Library Homework Club, Southchurch Dr, Clifton, Thurs 3.30-5.30, Call 0115 915 2945

Out of School & Holiday Clubs

Cuddles Day Nursery, 404 Mansfield Rd, Mapperley Park, Before/After Sch & Hol Care 3-8yrs, Call 0115 960 7217

Academy Day Nursery, Bestwood Park Dr West, Rise Park, Before/After Sch & Hol Club, 4-11yrs Call 0115 979 7800 All Hallows Kabin, All Hallows Primary School, Priory Rd, Gedling, Before/After Sch & Hol Club, Call 0115 961 7698 Angels By Day Montessori Day Nursery, Hillside House, Lenton, Holiday Club for All Schools, 4-11yrs Call 0115 978 9980 Angels By Day, Springfield House, Hucknall Ln, Bulwell, Before/After Sch, 4-11yrs, Call 0115 951 9915 Ark Day Nursery, 1 Vickers St, Mapperley Park Before/After Sch & Hol Care 4-11yrs, Call 0115 856 5628 Arnold House Day Nursery, 68 Mansfield Rd, Daybrook, Before/After Sch & Hol Care, Up to 11yrs, Call 0115 966 6123

Bulwell Childcare, Steadford Cl, Crabtree Est, Bulwell, 6wks-5yrs Call 0795 863 0912

Basford Library, Vernon Rd, Basford, Homework Club, Tues & Thurs 3.30-5.30pm, Term Time, Call 0115 915 5797

Lambley Pre-School at Lambley Day Nursery, Church St, Lambley, 2-5yrs, Call 0115 931 2745

Bestwood Childcare, Community Centre, Gainsford Cres, Bestwood, After Sch & Hol Care, 2-8yrs, Call 07949 814914

Duncroft Day Nursery, 1A Duncroft Ave, Gedling, Before & After Sch, 4-8yrs, Call 0115 940 4491 Dunkirk Fun Club at Dunkirk Primary School, Before/After School Care & Hol Club, 3-11yrs Call 07984 094 084 Educare Day Nurseries, 16 Pelham Rd, Sherwood Rise, Before/After & Hol Care, 4-8yrs, Call 0115 969 1700 Educare Day Nurseries., 8 Sherwood Rise, Before/After & Hol Care, 5-8yrs, Call 0115 962 6226 Edwalton Kids Club, Edwalton Scout Hut, Before/After Sch (Edwalton Primary) & Hol Care, 3-11yrs, Call 07721 407 300 Excel Sports Coaching, At a Leisure Centre Near you! A range of Sports for 5-11yrs, Call 0115 832 0118 Forget Me Not Day Nursery, Parkdale Rd, Bakersfield, Before/After Sch & Hol Care, 4-8yrs, Call 0115 940 4002 Highbank Community Centre, After School Club, Farnborough Rd, Clifton , Mon 3.30-5.30, Call 0115 9746333 Hyson Green Library, Gregory Blvd, Homework Help, Wed/Fri 4-6pm, Term Time, Call 0115 915 2483

Family Grapevine ~ the only phonebook in Notts for families with children 0-18yrs

Independent Schools Jpac Willow Farm After School & Holiday Club, Willow Lane, Gedling.

Call 01302 711443

The Wolds Day Nursery, Old Melton Road, Plumtree, Hol Care, 4-8yrs, Call 0115 937 6030

Kingfisher Day Nursery, Porchester Rd, Mapperley, Before/After Sch & Hol Club, 4-12yrs, Call 0115 993 2915

Tiny Talkers Day Nursery, Wilford Lane, West Bridgford, Before/After Sch & Hol Care, up to 11yrs, Call 0115 981 4195

Lady Bay Out of School Club, All Hallows Hall, 7.55am-9.55am & 3.25pm-6.pm.

M-F, Term Time, Call 0115 981 1309

Tiny Teddies Day Nursery, Ruddington, Before/After Sch & Hol Care, 4-11yrs, Call 0115 984 7432

Learning Works for Children, Poplar St, Nottingham, Play Scheme in School Hols, 5-11yrs, Call 0115 9243 003

Tiny World Day Nursery, 92 Arnold Rd, Basford, After Sch & Hol Care, 3-11yrs, Call 0115 978 2274

Leo’s Den, Arnold Mill School, Arnold, After School & Holiday Club, 3-11yrs, Call 0115 967 3229

Tiny World, Rock House, Stockhill Lane, Basford, Before/After Sch & Hol Care, 4-11yrs, Call 0115 942 2320

Leo’s Den, Richard Bonington School, Arnold, Before & After School , 3-11yrs, Call 0115 967 3229

WBOOSC, 70 Musters Rd, West Bridgford, Before/After Sch & Hol Care, 3-14yrs, Call 0115 981 1168

Leo’s Den, Woodborough Woods School, Arnold, Before & After School, 3-11yrs, Call 0115 967 3229

Wicked Willows After School Club, Keyworth, Wrap Around Care, 3-11yrs, Call 0115 914 9889

Little Bears Day Nursery, 1A First Ave, Carlton, Before/After Sch & Hol Care, 4-11yrs, Call 0115 940 4388 Little Friends Children’s Day Nursery, Adbolton Lane, West Bridgford, Before/After Sch & Hol, 3-11yrs, Call 0115 981 8040 Meadows Library, Wilford Grove, Homework Club, Mon/Fri 3.30-5.30pm, Term Time, Call 0115 915 9279 Pierrpont Gamston Kids Club, Pierrpont Gamston Primary School, W Bridgford, Before/After Sch & Hols, 4-11yrs Call 07841 499111 Poplars Blossoms Nursery School, 205 Edwards Lane, Sherwood, Holiday Club, 4-8yrs, Call 0115 920 4809 Poplars Nursery School, Portland Court, Sherwood, Holiday Club, 4-8yrs, Call 0115 967 6051 Pretty Windows day Nursery, Sneinton Market Square, Before/After Sch & Hol Care, 4-8yrs, Call 0115 988 1429 Radcliffe on Trent Day Nursery at ROT Junior School, Before/After Sch & Hol Care, Up to 11yrs, Call 0115 933 3133 Radford-Lenton Library, Lenton Blvd, Homework Centre, Wed 3.30-5.30pm Term Time, 8yrs+ Call 0115 915 1790 Rocking Horse Day Nursery, 229 Cinderhill Rd, Bulwell, Before/After Sch & Hol Care, 4-8yrs, Call 0115 976 3322 Roosters Kids Club, The Gedling School, Wollaton Ave, Gedling, Before/After Sch & Hol Club, Exciting Activities 3-14yrs, Call 07966 322786 Sandfield Day Nursery, Ashburnham Ave, Lenton, Holiday Care up to 11yrs, Call 0115 979 2424 School’s Out Ruddington, Holiday Club for Every School Holiday, 4-12yrs, Call 07508 056995 Southglade Park Library, Bestwood, Reading Champions, Bring Along Your Reading Diary! Thurs 4-5pm Call 0115 876 1055

Are you thinking about a private education for your child?

At St. Joseph’s we have exceptional staff working together to deliver outstanding results. Our small class sizes give your child the benefit of tailored, individual attention.

33 Derby Road Nottingham

0115 941 8356

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Wishing Well Day Nursery, Oakfields Rd, West Bridgford, Before/After Sch & Holiday Club, 5-11yrs, Call 0115 914 2233 Woodpeckers After School Club, Mapperley Plains Primary Sch, Central Ave, M-F 3.30-5.45pm, Call 0115 952 5117 Woodpeckers ASC, Woodthorpe Inf School, Arnovale Rd, Woodthorpe, Before/After Sch, Call 07772 151621

Education Information Elective Home Education, Advice on Educating Your Child at Home Call 0845 602 0721 Ofsted, Info on Education & Children’s Services Call 0300 123 1231

Education Support Learning Through Music presents Tables Tunes CD - Listen,Sing & Learn, Call 01949 878103

Independent Schools

MOVING TO CO-EDUCATION FROM SEPTEMBER 2015*

Dagfa School, Beeston, Nursery, Junior & Senior, 3-16yrs, Call 0115 913 8330 Hazel Hurst School, 400 Westdale Lane, Mapperley, 2-8yrs, Call 0115 960 6759 Hollygirt School, Elm Avenue, Nottm, Co-ed from Sept 14, 3-16yrs, Call 0115 958 0596 Nottingham Girls’ High School, Arboretum St, Nottingham, 4-18yrs, Call 0115 941 7663 Nottingham High School, Waverley Mount, Nottingham, 4-18yrs, Call 0115 845 2232 Plumtree School, Church Hill, Plumtree, 3-11yrs Call 0115 937 5859 Salterford House Preparatory School, Calverton, Pre Prep to Yr 6, Call 0115 965 2127 Saville House School, Mansfield Woodhouse, 2.5 -11yrs, Call 01623 625068

The Hive Holiday Club, Busy Bees at Nottingham City Hospital, Hucknall Rd, 4-12yrs, Call 0115 960 5879

St Joseph’s School, Derby Rd, Nottingham, 12m-11yrs, Call 0115 941 8356

The White House Day Nursery, Bridgford Rd, West Bridgford, Before/After Sch & Hol Care, 4-11yrs, Call 0115 981 0119

The Elms, Nursery & Primary School to Trent College, Long Eaton, 3-11yrs, Call 0115 849 4940

Open Day Saturday 27th September – 9.30am – 12noon Infant and Junior School, Senior School and Sixth Form

Boys and girls of all ages welcome!

See our website for details and to register your interest. *Admitting girls into the Infant School and Sixth Form from September 2015 and the rest of the School from September 2016

www.nottinghamhigh.co.uk t. 0115 845 2232

e. enquiries@nottinghamhigh.co.uk

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Independent Schools

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We are an independent preparatory school on the outskirts of Nottingham, with a family feel and a passion for enabling children to do their best. Our pupils learn in a safe, rural environment where they are able to enjoy our beautiful surroundings and develop their learning through discovery and guided curiosity.!

We strive to develop talents and personalities in a positive and productive way throughout the school, providing a superb grounding for the years ahead.

For further details, please contact our Admissions Secretary on 01159652127 or ofÞce@salterfordhouseschool.co.uk Salterford House School, Calverton NG14 6NZ

Since opening our doors in 1981, we have continued the belief that every child matters, having small class sizes to encourage and nurture; we teach music, sport and drama as well as the mainstream curriculum subjects to ensure a wide range of experiences.

Please Please register register to to secure secure your your place place using using the the details below. We look forward to meeting you soon.

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The Lammas School, Lammas Rd, Suttonin-Ashfield, 5-19yrs, Call 01623 516879 ...where learning grows

Private tuition to meet your child’s needs: • Pre school and Key Stage 1 • Key Stage 2: SATS, 11+, Common Entrance • Key Stage 3 and GCSE • Raises confidence and self-esteem

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Independent Schools Contd.

The Iona School, Steiner Waldorf Education, Sneinton Dale, Sneinton, 3-12yrs, Call 0115 941 5295

Trent College, Long Eaton, Boarding / Day, Co-ed 11-18yrs, Call 0115 849 4949 Wellow House School, Wellow, Pre-Prep 3-6yrs, Prep 7-13yrs, Call 01623 861054 Worksop College & Preparatory School, Ranby House, Co-ed Independent Day & Boarding School, 3-18yrs, Call 01909 537155

Tutoring Classical Foundations, 1-to-1 Tutoring for 7-18yrs, Up to A Level, All Main Subjects, Call 01949 861 407 First Class Learning, Maths & English Tuition that Really Works! West Bridgford & Mapperley, Call 0115 931 2103 Guaranteed Grades, Quality Maths, English and Science Tuition Service, Call 0116 2029943 Kumon Maths & English Tuition to Build your Child’s Confidence, Sherwood Methodist Church, Mansfield Rd, Call 0115 875 1271

And there’s even MORE online! www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/east-south-notts

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Careers Advice • Special Families Special Needs Support & Services

Social Services, Help & Support for Children, Young People & Families in Gedling, Call 0115 854 6000

ASD Support, Southglade Access Children’s Centre, Bestwood, for Parents of Autistic/ASD, Alt Wed, Call 0115 8761890

Social Services, Help & Support for Children, Young People & Families in Newark & Sherwood, Call 01623 520 520

Dyslexia Assoc, Svcs For Dyslexics of All Ages & Their Families, Call 0115 924 6888 Indigo Kids, Autism Resource Centre, 186, Beardall St, Hucknall, Call 0115 952 1164 IRIS, Information Svc for Parents of Children & Young People with Disabilities, www.askiris.org.uk Call 0115 853 3291

Tutoring Contd.

Magikats Maths & English Study Centre, Beeston Library & West Bridgford, Call 0115 945 9941 PRIVATE TUTORS NOTTINGHAM - All Subjects, All Levels, All Areas, DBS/CRB Registered, Call 0115 928 6646 Rebecca Ladds, Private Tutor, English/ History/Sociology/Drama & more Call 07852 001754

Language Classes Alison Guy, Private Tuition, French, Spanish & German up to GCSE, Individual or Parent & Child, Call 0115 921 1695 Deutsche Samstagsschule Nottingham, German Language Development for Bilingual Children, Sat am, Call 07943 791337

French Club, Classes in Woodthorpe, Individuals & Groups, 4-16yrs Call 07824 660021 La Jolie Ronde, French & Spanish, Radcliffe on Trent, 3-11yrs, Call 0115 845 0208 La Jolie Ronde, French, In and Around Bingham, 3-11yrs, Call 0115 844 9727 La Jolie Ronde, French, Langar, 3-11yrs, Call 01636 830232 Russian School, Nottingham, 3-18yrs, Pre-school, Primary ,GCSE & A-Level, Call 07846 956019

Careers Services Ideas4Careers UK Ltd, professional career guidance for all ages. Call 07717 360 114

Mencap, Service for Children/Adults with Learning Disabilities & their Families/ Carers, Call 0115 956 1130 My Sight Nottinghamshire, Support/ Info/Adv to Help Visually Impaired Children & Adults, Call 0115 9706 806 Norsaca, Info/Support/Adv for People Affected by Autism, Call 0115 976 1805 Parent Partnership Svc, Impartial Adv/ Info/Support - Education Issues for Notts & Nottm City, Call 0115 948 2888 RVS Home Library Svc, For All Unable to Leave Home/Visit Library, Call 01909 484 437

* If you have a ferry crossing or flight booked

the worry of missing your booking can be very stressful. Either set off much earlier than you need to or, if you can, book an overnight stay nearby for the night before. If there’s no rush to get where you are going, you won’t get stressed about traffic or roadworks.

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Special Needs Dental Service for Children/Adults Unable to Access Routine Dental Care, Call 017 7727 4400

Carers Support Carers Direct, Free Info/Advice/Support for People who Care for Someone Else, Call 0300 123 1053 Face 2 Face, Supports Parents of Children with Disabilities, Call 0844 800 3333 Norsaca, Soc for Autism, Courses/ Support/Counselling, Call 0115 976 1805 Notts Deaf Children’s Society, Friendly & Social Support for Deaf Children & their Families, Call 07976 157509 Rainbow Parents Carers Forum, Support for Parents/Carers of Children with Disabilities +Play Session Call 078372 78981

SENAD, Community Support Services for E Mids & Specialist Schools/Colleges, Call 01332 378 840

RUSH, Support by Parents for Parents with Children with ADHD, Call 07881 645663

* Pack travelling essentials such as baby wipes, water, first aid kit, easily accessibly changes of clothing, plastic bags etc

* Stock up with snacks, your back seat upholstery might take a bit of a hammering but snacks are important for keeping energy levels and morale up. Pack a snack bag that can magically appear when you sense that their attention and patience may be waning. * Take regular breaks.

Break up your journey regularly with picnics, walks and play areas.

Fresh air and a runaround for the kids plus a power nap for the driver reduces stress all round.

* Look at your route, the time the journey is going to take and the time you want to arrive at your destination, possible traffic congestion and the best time of day, or night, for your family to travel. And make a plan!

Special Moments Parental Support for Parents of Children with a Disabilty, Clifton Children’s Centre, Last Wed Monthly, Call 0115 876 2625

SCOPE, Support/Info- Children and Adults with Cerebal Palsy, Call 0808 800 3333

Top Tips for Long Car Journeys with Kids!

The key to successful long car journeys with kids is to treat it as part of your holiday. With a little bit of planning you can make sure its fun for everyone and as stress-free as possible for the adults. This is a chance to spend family time together and if its fun for the children they will look forward to the next time.

Social Services, Help & Support for Children, Young People & Families in Rushcliffe, Call 0115 914 1500

* Play games and quizzes (don’t forget paper and pens for scoring). Favourites include I Spy; Pub Cricket (counting the legs in pub names on your side of the car eg. horse = 4, king = 2); the number plate game which can be adapted for your childrens’ ages, i.e take the letters from the number plate of the car in front and make up a proper sentence or word, or take it in turns to look for letters in aphabetical order; Spot the... everyone chooses something to look

for e.g. yellow cars, blue lorries, road signs, bridges etc; Bingo, quiz books, magnetic board games, paper and pencils are all good ideas. Score points where approriate and have small prizes ready!

* Listen to story CD’s (short stories seem to work best and Horrid Henry was always our favourite!) or have a sing-along. Libraries are a good source, make sure you have booked them for longer than the time you are away. * Screens, headphones and gadgets can be invaluable on really long journeys. Ensure they are all charged ahead of travelling and that you have enough travel leads and adaptors for everyone to use the 12v cigarette lighter socket. * Buy some small ‘presents’ and wrap them up for the journey. These can be used as prizes for games or rewards for completing a leg of the journey without any fights or tantrums...some might call them bribes...

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* Involve older children in the navigation. Show

them where you are going on a map which they can then follow and match up to the sat nav.

Mark key towns and features along the route for them to look out for.

Happy and safe travelling!

Family Grapevine ~ the only phonebook in Notts for families with children 0-18yrs

Young People • Parties Leisure & Sport for Disabled and Special Needs Children Broadway Cinema, Hockley, Autism Friendly Screening, Call 0115 952 6611 Jigsaw Youth Club, Lenton, Activities/ Trips/Fun for Young People with Aspergers/Autism, 10-25yrs, Call 0776 2207532 National Autistic Society, Youth Groups in Newark, Mansfield & Nottm for Young People with Autism/Aspergers, 11-19yrs Call 07805 203336 Nottinghamshire Powerchair Football Club, for Wheelchair Users All Ages, Call 07932 071364

Cruse Bereavement Care, Daytime Helpline Supporting Children & Young People, Call 0844 477 9400

New Leaf, Free Advice & Support for Smokers who Want to Quit, 12yrs+ Call 0800 389 7712 Notts Lesbian & Gay Switchboard, Information & Support, Call 0115 934 8485 Outburst, Lesbian/Bi-Sexual/Gay & Trans Group for U25’s, Call 0115 952 5040 Quitline, Help & Support to Stop Smoking, www.quit.org.uk/youthservices, Call 0207 553 2100

Speech Sign & Song Club, Beeston, for U5’s with Communication Difficulties Call 0115 922 1318

Relate, Counselling for Young People, 11-25yrs Call 0115 950 7836

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

Runaway 24hr Helpline, Confidential Help/Adv for Under 18’s, Call Freefone 116 000 Samaritans, 24 hr Support for Distress or Suicidal Despair, Call 08457 90 90 90

Young People’s Centres

Youth Services

Bulwell Riverside Play & Youth Centre, Main St, Call 0115 883 3540

Bulwell Forest Children’s Centre, Cantrell Rd, Bulwell, C Card & Reg Thurs 2-4.30pm, Call 0115 876 5469

Gedling & District Youth Club, 13, Shearing Hill, Gedling, Call 0115 961 6753

CHILDLINE, Free & Confidential Helpline & Advice for Children, Call 0800 1111

Green Lane Youth Centre, Clifton, Call 0115 915 2372

TELLING TALES Competition

PRIZES: ÂŁ500 (RRP)

worth of books for your school plus lots of other prizes for you.

Open to kids 3-13

Infant, Junior and Senior Categories

Create a story or poem based on the theme ‘Telling Tales’ using up to 500 words or an A4 sheet of pictures, photos or cartoons.

For ways to enter visit nottinghamtellingtales.org. Why not use the space below to start getting creative with your ideas. Make sure you get your entry to us by 22 July!

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Keyworth Youth Club, Keyworth Youth and Community Centre, Church Drive, Call 0115 9374858 Netherfield Loco, 139A, Victoria Rd, Netherfield, 8-16yrs, Call 0115 883 2330

Top Valley Community Centre Ltd, Unit 6, Top Valley Way, Call 0115 975 6016 West Bridgford Link Club, Melton Rd, West Bridgford, Disabled 13-24 yrs, Call 01623 626 972

Redhill Young People’s Centre, Redhill Rd, Arnold, 11-19yrs, Call 0115 920 4136 West Bridgford Young People’s Centre, WB Library, M-Sat Between 6-9.30pm, Call 0115 981 6506 William Olds Youth Centre, Chiltern Way, Bestwood Pk, Call 0115 915 5672

Other Youth Venues Bulwell Riverside Youth Club, Main St, Bulwell, Wed & Fri 11-19yrs, Call 0115 883 3500

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Macmillan Cancer Support Helpline & TIC-Teenage Info on Cancer, www. click4tic.org.uk, Call 0808 808 00 00

Phab Nottm, Activities & Fun Days Out for Children with 1-to-1 care, enquiries@ phabnottingham.co.uk

St George’s Centre, Netherfield, Loco Youth Club, Sky Special Kids, Call 0115 911 3302

Futures Nottinghamshire, Advice/ Guidance/Support, for 13-19yrs, www. futuresnn.co.uk Call 0115 960 1597

Party Venues

Russell Youth Club, Lowdham St, Nottm, Call 0115 915 5869

Calverton Leisure Centre, Pool Inflatables/Sports/Soft Play/Bouncy Castle & Football/Pirates Parties, Call 0115 901 3800

Sherwood Community Centre, Woodthorpe House, Mansfield Rd, Sherwood, Call 0115 962 1153

Carlton Forum Leisure Centre, Soft Play/ Indoor & Outdoor Sports/Bouncy Castle/ Small Pool Parties, Call 0115 987 2333

Snapewood Community Centre, Snapewood Rd, Bulwell, Call 0115 975 3299

City of Caves, Broadmarsh Shopping Centre, Dig Deep in the Caves for a Cool Party! Call 0115 988 1955

St George’s Centre, Netherfield, Loco Youth Club, Juniors & Seniors Call 0115 911 3302

Denz Indoor Playcentre, Beeston, Special Party Deals/3 Private Rooms, Call 0115 925 5007

St Judes Church, 405 Woodborough Rd, Mapperley,Wed 7.30-9pm, Call 0115 985 6131

Eden Softplay, St Saviours Gardens, The Meadows, Soft Play Parties, Various Packages, U10’s Call 0115 986 4118

St Mary’s Church, Family Centre, Church Lane, Arnold. Contact Michael Bullitt, Call 078 111 13958

Floralands Farm Park, Catfoot Lane, Lambley, Parties in The Party Barn, Call 0115 926 8137

St Peter’s Church, The Hermitage, Ruddington, For info ruddoffice@gmail. com or Call 0115 878 0579

And there’s even MORE online! www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/east-south-notts

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Parties

S e a s i d e S a f et y

During the wonderful long days of Summer, we land-locked Midlanders like nothing better than to head for the coast! In the excitement, however, it is easy to forget that the sea is not as safe as a swimming pool, with its tides, currents, rocks and deeply shelving beaches it can be easy to get into difficulties. Follow our tips from the RNLI on keeping you and your family safe and have a fantastic time!!

Every summer, lifeguards respond to thousands of incidents on UK beaches. To stay safe at the seaside, be informed about the dangers.

If you see anyone in trouble, alert the lifeguards or call either 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard. To avoid getting into difficulty yourselves at the seaside:

1. Swim at a beach patrolled by lifeguards

Find the red-and-yellow flags and always swim or bodyboard between them. This is the safest part of the beach because it’s where the lifeguards patrol. Lifeguards will move the flags to adjust for changing conditions during the course of the day as rip currents and other dangers can come and go with the tide and varying weather conditions.

2. Look for information and follow advice

Find out about the beach before you go there, and check the weather and tide times. Ask at the local tourist information office or use the Good Beach Guide for more information on tides.

When you get to the beach, read the safety signs at the entrance.

This will help you to identify and avoid hazards as well as find out about the safest areas to swim. The signs will also have specific information that you can provide to emergency services to help them locate you quickly.

3. Never swim alone 4. If you get into trouble in the sea Stick your hand in the air and shout for help

5. If you see someone else in trouble

Tell or call a lifeguard, look for a provided life saving ring or other buoyant object that can be thrown out to the person.

6. Inflatables

Never use inflatables in strong winds or rough seas. When there is little or no wind, only use inflatables between the red-and-yellow flags and make sure children are closely supervised.

7. Always supervise children

It’s easy to get distracted or think someone else is watching them.

8. Don’t go into the sea after drinking alcohol.

9. Know your flags.

On beaches patrolled by lifeguards, different flags tell you where it’s safest to swim and which areas are designated for watersports.

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Party Venues Contd.

Galleries of Justice, High Pavement, Hang out with the Villainous Sheriff of Nottingham & Others!

Call 0115 952 0555 Hoods Hideout Soft Play Adventure Centre, Beechdale Swimming Centre, 0-11yrs, Call 0115 876 1600

Tumbletown Play Centre, Arnold, Wide Range of Parties & Party Rooms Available, for U8’s, Call 0115 967 1161 White Post Farm Centre, Farnsfield for Free Range Children’s Parties & Farmer Days, Call 01623 882977

Room & Hall Hire

Jungletastic, Soft Adventure Play, Nuthall, Jungle Boogie/Play & Private Parties Avail, Call 0115 975 1113

Burnside Memorial Hall, Plumtree, Hall, Room & Kitchen Available for Functions & Parties, Call 0115 937 4915

Keyworth Leisure Centre, Church Drive, Sat- Pool Parties, Sat/Sun- Bouncy Castle/Jungle Gym/Trampoline Call 0115 937 5582

Highbank Community Centre, Farnborough Rd, Clifton, Call 0115 9746333

Kool Kids Indoor Adventure Playcentre, City College, Carlton Rd, Soft Play Parties, 6m-11yrs, Call 0115 950 0125 Little Drivers Soft Play, Staplefd, Disco/ Laser Tag/Football/Soft Play/Glitter Girls/ Be My Bear, Call 0115 939 2211

Little Drivers Soft Play, Stapleford, Hire the Soft Play & Football Areas, Call 0115 939 2211 Redhill Leisure Centre, Redhill Rd, Arnold, Room Hire for Functions & Events + Bar Hire, Call 0115 956 9996

Mouse Trap Soft Play, Main St, Bulwell, Disco/Little Cherubs/VIP/Birthday Parties, Call 0115 975 2880

Richard Herrod Centre, Carlton, Rooms Available for Parties/Weddings/ Functions/Meetings/Funerals, Call 0115 961 2949

New Art Exchange, Themed PartiesFilm/Arty/Dance/Disco/Karaoke, Call 0115 924 8630

St George’s Centre, Netherfield, Halls & Smaller Rooms Available for Parties/ Functions etc. Call 0115 911 3302

Nottingham Climbing Centre, New Basford, Kids/Adults Groups & Parties, 4yrs+, Call 0115 924 5388

Party Supplies

Oceans of Fun Play Centre, Hucknall, Laser Tag/Make a Bear/Pony/Ocean Soft Play Parties, Call 0115 963 3961

Big Bounce for Bouncy Castle & Inflatable Hire, Nerf Wars & Go Kart Parties, Call 0115 952 6678

Ollie’s Fun Shack, Sherwood Energy Village, New Ollerton, Soft Play Parties 0-10yrs Call 01623 860842 Pirates Play Centre, Sherwood, Toddlers/ Juniors/Pirates & Princesses/Disco/VIP, Call 01159 603363 Redhill Leisure Centre, Redhill Rd, Arnold, Disco/Multi Sports/Football Parties, Sat/Sun, Call 0115 956 9996

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Rushcliffe Arena, Rugby Rd, West Bridgford, Run Riot Parties, 2-10yrs, Call 0115 981 4027

Billaboing, Bouncy Castle/Slide/ Inflatables/Rodeo Bull Hire/Soft Play, All Ages, Call 0115 846 2581

Rushcliffe Leisure Centre, W Bridgford, Pool Parties, Inflatables/Flume & Flume/ Floats, Sat 5.30pm, Call 0115 923 4921

Children’s Party Hire, Ball Pools, Toys & Soft Play Party Packages, Call 07817 322195

Rushcliffe Leisure Centre, West Bridgford, Bouncy Castle/Soft Play/Football, Sun Only, Call 0115 923 4921

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

Call 07786 406032

The Lost City Adventure Golf, The Cornerhouse, Exciting Parties for Budding Explorers & Advenurers of All Ages! Call 0115 950 5168

Danielle Gotheridge, Designer cakes for all occasions. From Fairground weddings to Wonderland birthdays Call 0115 987 4270

Family Grapevine ~ the only phonebook in Notts for families with children 0-18yrs

Parties Gingerbread Dough, Yummy Cupcakes for Parties www.gingerbreaddough.com Knot Just Jigs, Traditional Toys, Party Bags, Supplies & Fillers, Call 07805 025945 Planet Yurt, Yurt Hire for Events, Parties & Short Breaks, Call 07582 099254 Super Soft Play Hire. Ages 0-5 www. supersoftplay.co.uk Call 0115 846 2581 Young Explorers Mobile Soft Play Hire, Delivered & Set Up for Parties & Events, Ages 1-6yrs, Call 07580 769509

Party Entertainers 2WOFaces, Fun Face Painter. Unique Designs - Negotiable Rates & Insured, Like us on Fb, Call 07789 258157 Barefoot Books, Storytelling, Crafts, Games & Party Bags, Call 07595 628379 Barry Kay the Children’s Entertainment Specialist, Comedy Magic Shows, Magic/Mini/Full Children’s Discos, Call 0115 914 7314 Billy Beanbag Childrens Theatre, College Street Centre, Nottm, Drama Parties, 3yrs+ Call 07979 730 710 Bongo Bongo Parties, Singy Laughy Jumpy Fun for Babies & Big Kids!

Call 07790 151090

Funky Pots, Loughborough Rd, West Bridgford, Paint a Pot & Build a Bear Parties, All Ages Call 0115 981 1639 Get Happy! Entertainment Create a Magical, Make-Believe & Interactive Experience for your Child’s Party, Call 07795 342639 Gizmo’s Lab, Exciting Children’s Science Parties, Call 07505 862 415 Helen’s Face Painting, Professional Service, CRB Checked, Call 07957 785801 Jabberjacks Children’s Parties for 2-7 yrs. Fun-filled Entertainment!

Call 07741 482881 Jo Jingles, Music, Singing and Movement Parties for 3m-5yrs, Call 0870 900 4567 Jumicar, Junior Driving Parties with Junior Sized Cars! 1yr+ (With Adult) & 6yrs+ Call 0797 1439522 Langar Kart & Quad Centre, Langar Airfield, Karting, Quad Biking, Action & Adventure, 6yrs+ Call 01949 861155

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NEW Frozen, Tangled, Princess and Unicorn and Cowboy and Indian themed Pony Parties.

We are fully mobile to bring our cute and friendly ponies to your Wedding, Corporate and Charity Events, School Fair, Hospital Visits, TV/Film Hire, School Educational Visits SEE US AT ROBIN HOODS WHEELGATE PARK, FARNSFIELD, NOTTS EVERY WEEKEND AND EVERY DAY IN THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Full Public Liability Insurance, Licenced and Experienced Staff

Little Wickets, Cricket Fun & Games for Under 7’s & Toddlers Too! Indoor & Outdoor Venues, Call 0115 924 8476 Louby Lou, Face Painting, Hair Braiding, Balloons & More! Call 07752 912707 Mad Science Parties, Fun & Interactive, 5-12yrs, Call 0115 922 1113

Kids Party Packages (Minimum of 6 kids)

For more information please call or email: debbie@clipclopponyrides.co.uk www.clipclopponyrides.co.uk

2 activities + party food only £25 per child

3 activities + party food only £35 per child

Choose from: . Landrover 4x4 Ride (as a passenger) . Quad Biking . Assault Course . Rifle Shooting . Archery Parties with a Difference! . Dirt Buggies 7yrs (minimum height 140cm) to Adult

Adrenalin-filled Party Packages

K BOOW!0115 953 9865 or 0800 999 8865 NO or email: info@nottsoffroadevents.co.uk For all junior & adult activities visit www.nottinghamoffroadevents.co.uk Lockwell Activity Centre, Lockwell Hill, Farnsfield, NG22 8JG

Boogie Beat Classes & Parties based around Fairy Tales & Rhymes, 0-6yrs, Call 07896 759024

Tel: 01623 750936 or 07985 430176

Magical Movers, Music & Dance Parties for the Under 5’s, Call 07753 884911

Caterpillar Music, Amazing Parties for Little Ones, Call 0870 199 8732

New Youth Theatre, Mansfield, Bestwood Village & W Bridgford, Musical Birthday Parties, 3-16yrs, Call 01623 406284

Clip Clop Pony Rides, Child-Friendly Ponies for Parties & Events for Kids 2-12yrs & Weddings, Call 01623 750936

Nottingham Off Road Events, Farnsfield, 4x4 Family Ride Round, Buggy & Mini Buggy Parties, 7yrs+, Call 0115 953 9865

Danielle Gotheridge, Creative children’s parties/courses, all ages. Learn skills & have fun, from £15 Call 0115 987 4270

Pandora, Lady Magician for Children’s Parties, Magic/Music/Games & Parachute, Call 0115 841 1499

Dramatazz Presents – Fun Exciting Creative Drama Parties. Lots of themes available. Call 07986 569 132

Party Punkz, Tribute Acts to your Child’s Favourite TV Characters, Call 07720 886597

Excel Sports Coaching, Football, Multisports, Gold Medal Games & Streetdance Parties, All Ages, Call 0115 832 0118

Peter Presto, Very funny Children’s Magic Shows. Includes Cute, Clever Puppets!

Visit Website. Call 0115 981 6407

Fizzy the Fairy Clown, Children’s Parties for Girls & Boys 3-7yrs, Call 0115 953 2587

Pinks Pamper Parties, Pamper Parties for Girls 4-18 yrs, Party Packages to Suit Any Budget, Call 07876 732159

Freddie Magical Entertainer, Amazing Magic for All the Family! 3yrs+ Call 07792 146312

Pogo the Clown, Magic/Puppets/ Juggling/Stilts/Bouncy Castle, Call 0115 961 1190

Popsters Children’s Disco & Sparkle Pamper Parties, All Ages, Call 07960 589828

Syvia Stewart’s School of Performing Arts, Individual Parties Catered for, All Ages Call 07599 004232

Quasar, Cranbrooke St, Nottingham, Lazer Parties 7yrs+ Call 0115 958 9178

Tatty and Baby Bumpkin, Yoga Inspired Adventure Parties, 6wks-7yrs, Call 07956 463411

Razzle Dazzle Pots, Pottery Painting Parties, Fun for all the Family, See Website for Details, Call 0115 905 6029 Slot Carz R Uz, Digital Scalextric/ Outdoor Games Specialists, Call 079 1234 8185 Spheremania, Westwood, Zorbing Family Fun 12yrs+, Weekends, Visit Website, Call 07772 451623 SPROUTS- Awesome Birthday Adventures, 4-7yrs Call 0115 875 8036 Squiggles Playbus, Soft Play Centre on Wheels, Let the Party Come to You! Call 07729 443962

ENCHANTING PARTIES & EVENTS FOR EVERY LITTLE PRINCESS, PIRATE, SUPER HERO & FAIRY!

TEL: 07580 533499

www.SUPERSPARKLEPARTIES.co.uk Sticky Fingers - Cookery Parties for 2-15yrs, Call 07817 583705

THE BEAR FACTORY AT HOME, Build Your Own Teddy Bear Parties @ Your Venue, Call 07966 581 721 The Nottingham Riding Centre, West Bridgford, Pony Parties, 5 for £35/10 for £70, Bring Own Food/Picnic, 4yrs+ Call 0115 981 6690 Tots at the Top, Art and Craft Parties. 3 Activities to Make & Take Home. No Mess for you, Great Fun for the Children.

For Anne Call 07813 283276 Tumble Tots, Active Physical Play Parties, 1-5yrs, Call 0115 981 2584 Viva Le Party, Magical Tailor Made Parties in a Venue of your Choice, Fun for All Ages! Call 07983 704663 ZWK, A brilliant way to host your child’s party! Rock to the beat with ZWK and Zumba Kids® Call 07585 002 254

Days Out Brewhouse Yard, Nottingham, Museum of Nottingham Life, Call 0115 876 1400

Sue Clews, Wire & Bead Jewellery Parties with the Wire Lady! Call 0777 3910133

City of Caves, Broadmarsh Shopping Centre, Discover a Hidden World Below your Feet, Call 0115 988 1955

SUPER SPARKLE PARTIES, Magical Fairytale Parties & Events Call 07580 533499

Conkers, Nr Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Woods/Adventure/Play,Families Call 01283 216633

And there’s even MORE online! www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/east-south-notts

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Places to Go • Activities for Children 5-16yrs SUMMER CIRCUS SCHOOL! Learn Exciting Aerial and Acrobatic Skills

Mon 4th Aug – Fri 8th Aug For young people aged 7-11yrs (10am-1pm) & 12yrs+ (2pm-5pm)

The Iona School, Sneinton £90 full week or £20 per day* *sibling discount available

tuyocircusarts@virginmedia.com Jackie 07976 384492 www.tuyocircusarts.co.uk

Days Out Contd.

DH Lawrence Birthplace Museum, Eastwood, Call 01773 717353 Durban Hse Heritage Cntr, Eastwd, Local History/Gallery/Café Call 01773 717353 Ferry Farm Country Park, Boat Lane, Hoveringham, March Thurs- Sun, From April Tues - Sun, Call 0115 966 4512 Floralands Farm Park, Catfoot Lane, Lambley, Play Equipment & Animals, Call 0115 926 8137 Galleries of Justice, High Pavement, Nottingham, Exhibitions, Audio & Actor Led Tours Call 0115 952 0555 Go Ape! Tree Top Adventure, Forest Biking & Segway, Nr Edwinstowe, 10-17yrs, Call 0843 770 3040 Great Central Railway Heritage Centre, Ruddington, Call 0115 940 5705 Greens Windmill & Science Centre, Sneinton, Working Mill, Museum & Activities, Thurs-Sun, Call 0115 915 6878 Jumicar, Giant Circuits at Ferry Farm, Hoveringham & Wheelgate Park, Call 07971 439522

Nottingham Tennis Centre, University Boulevard, Call 0115 876 1600..

Portland Leisure Centre, Muskham St, The Meadows, Call 0115 859 9968 Redhill Leisure Centre, Redhill Rd, Arnold, Call 0115 956 9996

Rushcliffe Leisure Centre, Boundary Rd, West Bridgford, Call 0115 923 4921

Circus Skills

SNC ACTIVE Farnborough Sports Centre, Farnborough Rd, Clifton, Call 0115 984 1140 Southglade Leisure Centre, Southglade Rd, Bestwood, Call 0115 915 1595 Victoria Leisure Centre, Gedlling St, Nottm, Call 0115 876 1600

Sherwood Forest Country Park, Major Oak/Visitors Centre, Edwinstowe, Call 01623 823202

Confident & Positive Kids

Stonebridge City Farm, St Anns, Free Admission, Open Daily, Call 0115 950 5113 Sundown Adventureland, Nr Retford, Theme Park for Under 10’s, Call 01777 248274 The Lost City Adventure Golf, The Cornerhouse, for Budding Explorers & Advenurers of All Ages!

Call 0115 950 5168 The Nottingham Ghost Walk & Heroes & Villains of Nottm Tours, Call 01623 721003 The Workhouse, Southwell, Life of 19th Century Paupers, Call 01636 817260 Wheelgate Park, White Post, Farnsfield, Family Theme Park, Call 01623 882773

Arts and Crafts Bilborough Library, Bracebridge Dr, Craft Activities & Materials, Sat 10-12noon, All Ages, Call 0115 915 5795 Funky Pots, Loughborough Rd, West Bridgford, Have Fun & Paint Your Own Pot! Call 0115 981 1639 Meadows Library, Wilford Grove, Craft Club, Sat 1-3pm, All Ages, Call 0115 915 9279 New Art Exchange, Hyson Green.

Family Friendly Exhibitions/Events/ Activities/Parties/Café. Free Entry, Open Daily, www.nae.org.uk Call 0115 924 8630

Midland Railway, Butterley, Ripley, Steam Trains/Museum/Country Park, Call 01773 570140

Leisure Centres

Southglade Park Library Children’s Craft Session, Sat 10.30-12, Call 0115 876 1055

Arnold Leisure Centre, High St, Arnold, Call 0115 967 0114 Bingham Leisure Centre, The Banks, Call 01949 838 628

Newark Air Museum, Winthorpe, Nr Newark, Call 01636 707 170

Calverton Leisure Centre, Flatts Lane, Calverton Call 0115 901 3800

Newstead Abbey, Ravenshead, Historic Hse/Parkland/Gdns/Café, Call 01623 455900

Carlton Forum Leisure Centre, Coningswath Rd, Carlton, Call 0115 987 2333

Nottingham Castle, Friar Lane, Nottingham, Call 0115 876 1400;

Clifton Leisure Centre, Southchurch Dr, Clifton, Call 0115 876 1600

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Freedom Climber, Nottm Tennis Centre, Revolutionary Rock Climbing Trainer, 14yrs+ Call 0115 876 1600..

Spheremania, Westwood, Zorbing Family Fun 12yrs+, Weekends, Visit Website, Call 07772 451623

Razzle Dazzle Pots, Mapperley, Pottery Painting for all the Family, Call 0115 905 6029

Rufford Country Park,Ollerton, Gallery/Sculptures/Gdns/Café, Call 01623 821338

Climbing and Mountaineering

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

Wollaton Hall, Wollaton, Elizabethan Mansion, Industrial Museum & Deer Park, Call 0115 876 3100

Papplewick Pumping Station, Nr Ravenshead, Steamings Mini Railway/ Play Area/Café, Call 0115 963 2938

Tuyo Circus Arts, Children’s Trapeze & Acrobatic Classes at Iona School, Sneinton, www.tuyocircusarts.co.uk, Call Jackie on 07976 384492

Sherwood Pines Forest Park, Edwinstowe, Cycle Hire/Horseriding/ Walks/Events, Call 01623 822447

Making it! Discovery Centre, Littleworth, School Hols Only, 3yrs+ Call 01623 473297

Nottingham Contemporary, Weekday Cross, Nottingham, International Art Free for Everyone, Call 0115 948 9750

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

Patchings Art Centre, Nr Calverton, Saturday Clubs 6-11yrs & 12-16yrs, Summer Courses 8-16yrs, Call 0115 965 3479

New Art Exchange, Hyson Green. Family Friendly Events/Activities & More, Free Entry, Call 0115 924 8630

Carlton Library, Manor Rd, Carlton, Reading Club, One Afternoon per Month, Call 0115 987 0276

Rushcliffe Arena, Rugby Rd, West Bridgford, Call 0115 981 4027

White Post Farm Centre, Farnsfield, Free Range Fun For all the Family!

Call 01623 882977

Langar Kart & Quad Centre, Langar Airfield, Karting, Paintball, Action & Adventure, 6yrs-Adult, Call 01949 861155

Book Clubs

Djanogly Community Leisure Centre, Gregory Boulevard, Call 0115 876 1600 John Carroll Leisure Centre, Denman St Central, Radford, Call 0115 876 1600 Ken Martin Leisure Centre, Hucknall Lane, Bulwell, Call 0115 915 1555 Keyworth Leisure Centre, Church Drive, Keyworth, Call 0115 937 5582

NEW! Super Kids World, Teaching Kids Life Skills & Positive Thinking, Dance/ Drama/Storytelling/Singing/Yoga/ Games! Call 07982 246072 www.superkidsworld.co.uk

Cookery Sticky Fingers - Cookery Classes for Under 8’s in Radcliffe, Call 07817 583705

Cricket Gedling Colliery Cricket Club, Plains Rd, Mapperley, Junior Cricket, all Ages from Kwik to U15’s, Call 07909 985392 Keyworth Cricket Club, Elm Avenue, U 13’s - Adult, Call 07905 934015

Badminton Forum Foxes Junior Badminton Club, Carlton Forum, Sat 12.30, 8-17yrs, Call 0115 958 0218 Mapperley Park Junior Badminton Club, Elliott Durham Sch, Sat am, Call 0115 961 1115 Redhill Leisure Centre, Redhill Rd, Arnold, Junior Badminton, 8-14yrs, Call 0115 956 9996

Basketball Nottingham Wildcats Basketball Centre, Bakersfield, Mini Ballers - Adults, Call 0115 915 0108

Little Wickets, Under 7’s Cricket Fun & Games, Indoor & Outdoor Venues across Notts, 2.5-7yrs, Call 0115 924 8476

Beavers and Cubs

Notts & Arnold, Junior Cricket, Nr Bestwood/Papplewick, All Ages & Abilities,Girls/Boys, for Andrew Claye Call 07834 488663

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

Family Grapevine ~ the only phonebook in Notts for families with children 0-18yrs

Activities for Families & Children 5-16yrs SANDRA TAYLOR SCHOOL OF DANCE

Established in West Bridgford since 1980 Full training in Theatre Dance

Classical Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz Street, Musical Theatre

Baby Ballet for the under 5’s Funky Freestyle for 4-7yrs

Adult Tap & Ballet classes

We perform 3 shows a year!

Bi-annual showcase performances in professional theatres Beginners always welcome

sandrataylorschoolofdance.co.uk sandrataylorschoolofdance@yahoo.com 0115 981 6738

To be performed at the Palace Theatre (Mansfield Centre)

Creativity ~ Inspiration ~ Motivation

Rehearsals held in Mansfield

Cycling Explore Nottingham guided cycle rides.

All ages& abilities welcome, www. thebigwheel.org.uk, Call 0115 9251672

Razz offers exceptional training in

Nottingham Outlaws, Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, BMX Track & Racing Call 07985 419101

Dance, Drama and Singing!

Southglade Leisure Centre, Southglade Rd, Bestwood, Learn to Cycle, Wed 4.30pm, 5-8yrs, Call 0115 915 1595

including Street Dance, Pop Singing, Musical Theatre & Drama

FREE Taster sessions!

Dance and Drama AGF Performing Arts, College Street Centre, Nottm, Drama & Musical Theatre for 5-21yrs, www.agfperformingarts. co.uk Call 07979 730 710 Carlton Forum Leisure Centre, Junior Street Dance, Thurs 4-5pm, 8yrs+ Call 0115 987 2333 Dagnija Balodis, Carlton, Singing, Speech & Acting Tuition, 1-2-1, Call 0115 987 4659 Dancin’ Motion, Green Lane Youth Centre, Clifton, Mon 4-7pm, Call 0115 915 2372 Dramatazz Presents – Fun Exciting Creative Drama Workshops 4-14yrs.

FREE trial workshops 20th/27th Aug, limited places. Call 07986 569 132 www.dramatazz.co.uk.

Flying High Expressive Arts Co. Dance/ Drama/Singing/Musical Theatre Workshops, 4-19yrs, Call 07946 703821 Gedling Ballet School, Gedling Memorial Hall & Carlton Academy, RAD Ballet, 3yrsAdult, Call 0115 955 4164

The Lorna Leighton School of Dancing Tap, Ballet, Street and Baton.

Classes held in Arnold, Lowdham, Carlton and Calverton For pupils aged 2-18 years

0115 967 3383

www.thelornaleightonschoolofdancing.co.uk

Rehearsals held in Mansfield, Kirkbyin-Ashfield, Bestwood Village or West Bridgford To be performed at the Bonington Theatre Arnold (all centres)

Summer School 7th & 8th August 10am-1pm

at David Lloyd Nottingham, Aspley Ln For more details or to book call Shanley on

07971 198010 www.razzamataz.co.uk nottingham@razzamataz.co.uk

Keyworth Leisure Centre, Church Drive, Cheerleading, Sat 11.30am, 8-11yrs, Call 0115 937 5582 Keyworth Leisure Centre, Church Drive, Sway Street Dance, Sat 10.30am, 8-11yrs, Call 0115 937 5582 Dance with

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Baby Ballet Jazz Musical Theatre t Stree Disco Baby Street Tap ’ Roll Adult Danc Rock ‘n e-fit Classes held in Radcliffe on Trent and Mapperley Call: 07796 352969 Email: charlottestripling@googlemail.com

Keyworth School of Theatre Dance, Webster Hall, Nottm Rd, All Classes in Theatre Dance, 2yr-Adult, Call 0115 937 5150 Lockton School of Dance, Ballroom/ Latin/Disco/Street, Ruddington & City Centre, 3-18 yrs, Call 0115 846 5891 Lorna Leighton School of Dancing, Tap/Ballet/Street/Majorette at Redhill/ Carlton/Calverton/Lowdham, 2yrs+ Call 0115 967 3383

Gillespie School of Dancing, Mapperley, Ballroom, Latin & Freestyle Lessons & Classes, 3yrs-Adults, Call 07754 127992

Louisa Holmes School of Performing Arts, Daybrook, Ballet/Tap/Street/Musical Theatre, 3-18yrs Call 0115 962 4648

Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, Classes in Carlton & West Bridgford, 5-17yrs, Call 0845 310 0166

Marcia Jones School of Dance, Beeston/Hucknall/Mapperley, All Ages Call 0115 922 6499

Junkshop Theatre Company, City Centre Venue, 1st Session Free, 11-19yrs, Call 07973 598643

New Youth Theatre, Bestwood Village & W Bridgford, Musicals for Kids (3-16yr) Call 01623 406284

Taster Sessions being held August 2014 Rehearsals start September 2014 New Youth Theatre is extremely pleased

to announce that their next Junior production will be “Beauty and the Beast Jnr”. Rehearsals will begin in September 2014 and show will be staged at the Bonington Theatre in Arnold from the 20th November – 27th November.

Based on the classic fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast, the show transports the audience into the heart of provincial life in a lovely French town. When Maurice becomes lost in the woods on the way to the fair, he seeks shelter in an old castle, but the master of the castle is a horrible beast that takes him captive. Maurice’s daughter, Belle, must then give up her freedom to save his life. Belle teaches him to be courteous and respectful and they both fall in love.

This “tale as old as time” is a firm favourite with audiences both young and old.

The New Youth Theatre concept is simple. Children between the ages of 3-12 years are taught how to develop and improve their performing arts skills whilst rehearsing for a fully staged musical each term. 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 Beauty and the Beast Jnr Bonington Theatre, Arnold on 20th & 21th November or 26th & 27th November

For your chance to win a family ticket for 4 please answer this question;

What object is portrayed by Mrs Potts?

a) Dishwasher

b) Frying Pan

c) Teapot

Please email your answer, preferred show date, name, address and phone number to: cathy@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk or enter online at www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/east-south-notts or post to Family Grapevine Nottinghamshire, 18 Dixie Street, Jacksdale, Nottingham NG16 5JZ Closing date: Friday 31st October 2014 To view full T&C’s please visit www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/east-south-notts

And there’s even MORE online! www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/east-south-notts

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Activities for Families & Children 5-16yrs Guiding

NOW AT

CLIFTON

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

LEISURE CENTRE Radcliffe Sword Club 8-week Beginners’ programmes Juniors (age 9+) & Adults (15+) start 16th Sept 2014 & 13th Jan 2015 To book a place contact Norman on

norman.randall@englandfencing.org.uk or 0115 911 0050

www.radcliffeswordclub.co.uk

Dance and Drama Contd.

Triple Threat Arts Academy, professional syllabus in ISTD Ballet, Modern Theatre & Tap, Gotham, Fri Call 07809 704212

Nottingham Playhouse, Intermediate Youth Theatre 11-14yrs, Thurs 4.30-6.30pm Call 0115 941 9419

YARD Youth Theatre, Every Tue & Wed Eve, New Art Exchange. Free Call 0115 924 8630

Nottingham Theatre Dance School, Carlton, Jazz/Street/Drama/Ballet/ Tap/Modern & Singing 5yrs-Adult, Call 0115 956 2956

Young Film Makers, Royal Centre, Creative Film & Drama for 8-16yrs, Sat 10-1pm, Call 0870 383 0082

Nottm Playhouse Junior Youth Theatre Wed, 9-11yrs, 4.30-6.00pm, Call 0115 941 9419 Razzamataz, Djanogly Academy, Sherwood Rise, Dance, Drama & Singing, 5-18yrs, Call 07971 198010 Redhill Leisure Centre, Redhill Rd, Arnold, Street Dance Thurs 5-6pm, 8-14yrs, Call 0115 956 9996 Rollini School of Dance, West Bridgford, Plumtree & Nottingham, Ballet, Dance, Drama & Musical Theatre, 3yrs+ Call 07855 052954 Simply Dance, Mapperley Methodist Church, Musical Theatre/Ballet/Modern & More! 2-10yrs, Call 07796 352969 Spotlight Theatre School, Netherfield, Singing/Dancing/Acting & Technical Theatre, Fri/Sat, 4yrs+ Call 0773 957 3079 Spritzer Dance Company, Urban Dance incl Break/Street/Funk/Hip Hop, Cotgrave, West Bridgford, East Leake & Arnold, 5yrs+ Call 07809 704212 Spritzer Performance Group, Fusion of Dance Styles, Fitspace Gym, City Centre, Sundays, 1-3.30pm, 5yrs+ (audition or invite only) Call 07809 704212 SPROUTS, Drama for 4-13s. Games and stories, dances and songs, leading to script work in older groups, www.sproutsdrama.co.uk Call 0115 875 8036 Stagecoach Theatre Arts, West Bridgford, 4-18yrs Call 0115 925 8250 Syvia Stewart’s School of Performing Arts, Carlton, Singing & Drama, 5yrsAdult, Call 07599 004232 The Midlands Academy of Dance & Drama, 428 Carlton Hill, for Theatre & TV Training, Call 0115 911 0401 Theatretrain, West Bridgford, Dance/Acting/Singing, 6-18yrs Call 0115 975 0139 Triple Threat Arts Academy, Baby Ballet, Gotham, Fri 4.30pm, 3-7yrs Call 07809 704212 Triple Threat Arts Academy, Performance groups fusing music/drama/singing/ dance, Redhill Academy Tues, Ellis Guilford Sch Wed, Call 07809 704212

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Fencing Radcliffe Sword Club, Clifton Leisure Centre, Beginners-Tues, Intermediate & Advanced-Wed, 9yrs+, Call 0115 911 0050

Fitness and Exercise Calverton Leisure Centre, Flatts Lane, Gym Sessions 14yrs+ Call 0115 901 3800 Carlton Forum Leisure Centre, Youth Gym, Mon-Fri 3.30-8.30pm & Sat 10-3.30pm, 8yrs+ Call 0115 987 2333 Clifton Leisure Centre, Zumbatonic, Mon 4.45-5.30, 5-8yrs, Call 0115 876 1600 Djanogly Community Leisure Centre, Gregory Boulevard, Active Families, Sun 11.45am &1pm, Call 0115 876 1600 Djanogly Community Leisure Centre, Gregory Boulevard, Gym Various sessions, 14yrs+ (14-15yrs accompanied) Call 0115 876 1600 Keyworth Leisure Centre, Church Drive, Junior Pump Youth Gym, M/W/Th/Sun am, 11-15yrs Call 0115 937 5582 Redhill Leisure Centre, Redhill Rd, Arnold, Junior Gym Membership, 14-16yrs Call 0115 956 9996 Rushcliffe Arena, Rugby Rd, West Bridgford, Gym & Spinning, 16yrs+ Call 0115 981 4027

Gymnastics and Trampoline Bingham Leisure Centre, The Banks, Trampolining Lessons, Tues 4.45pm & 5.45pm, 5yrs+ Call 01949 838 628

Carlton Forum Leisure Centre, Junior Judo, Sun 10.30-11.30am U10’s, 11.30-12.30 10yrs+, Call 0115 987 2333 Dragon River, Learn TAI CHI! Friendly class, Monday 7pm, Arnold Hill School, 16yrs+ Call 01623 431950 Kickfit International Martial Arts Academy, Carrington St. Nottingham, Sat 10am 4yrs+ Call 0115 9242240

Ken Martin Leisure Centre, Bulwell, Junior Gymnastics sessions, Fri 4-6pm, 5-8yrs, Call 0115 915 1555

Midlands Kickboxing, Bestwood, Calverton, Arnold, West Bridgford & Alfreton, Juniors - Adults, Call 07921 215245

Keyworth Leisure Centre, Church Drive, Gymnastics Mon & Wed Evenings, 5yrs+ Call 0115 937 5582

Notts Taekwondo, Classes in Sandiacre, Chilwell & West Bridgford, 5yrs+ Call 07533 691953

Keyworth Leisure Centre, Church Drive, Trampoline Tues Evening, 6yrs+ Call 0115 937 5582

Ruddington Shotokan Karate Club, Village Hall, Wilford Rd, Juniors- Adults, Wed eve & Sun am, Call 07986 858608

Rushcliffe Leisure Centre, West Bridgford, Trampoline, Mon-Sat from 5.30pm, 5yrsAdult Call 0115 923 4921 St George’s Centre, Netherfield, Trampolining Club in Loco Centre, Fri 4-5pm & 5-6pm, All Ages Call 0115 911 3302 Top Valley Gymnastics Club, Top Valley Rd, Coaching & Artistic Gymnastics, 5-15yrs, www.topvalleygymnastics.org.uk

History Archaeology and Genealogy 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 Young Archaeologists’ Club, Southwell, 8-16yrs, Call 01636 815394

Hockey

0115 924 2240

28-32 Carrington St. Nottingham

kickass fit

KickFit, Nottingham, Classes & unique styles we teach include Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do , Philippine Eskrima-Kali-Arnis, Silat , Muay Thai-Kickboxing, Streetwise Self Defence, MMA-Multi Grapping System NEW CLASS - Tiny Tigers for 3-6yrs, SAT 10-11am Young Warriors, 7-15yrs (NEW TIME 11-1pm) Adult Classes 16yrs+ Call 0115 924 2240

Shudokan Aikido, Offering the Very Best in Martial Arts Tuition & Student Service Age 4 to 50+, Call 0115 985 6504

South Nottingham Hockey Club, www. southnottinghamhockeyclub.co.uk, Call 0115 841 2820

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

Horseriding

Multi Sports & Family Activities

Avenue Farm Riding School, Old Melton Rd, Keyworth, Call 0115 937 2233 Bulcote Riding Stables, Southwell Rd, Lowdham, Call 0115 931 2946 Gertrude Road Riding Stables, West Bridgford, Call 0115 981 3658

Excel Sports Coaching, Bingham Leisure Centre, Multi-Sports, Sat 10-11am, 4-11yrs Call 0115 832 0118 John Carroll Leisure Centre, Denman St Central, Radford, Active Families, Sat 2pm & 3pm Call 0115 876 1600

Rushcliffe Leisure Centre, West Bridgford, Junior Pump Gym, Tue/ Thur 3.30-5.30, Sat 10-12am, 11-15yrs, Call 0115 923 4921

Lings Lane Riding Stables, Keyworth, Call 0115 937 2527

Football

St. Clement’s Lodge Riding School, Woods Lane, Calverton, Call 0115 965 2524

Victoria Leisure Centre, Gedlling St, Nottm, Active Families, Sat 2pm & 3pm Call 0115 876 1600

Woodside Riding School, Bestwood Lodge Drive, Arnold, Call 0115 926 5147

Music Groups

Arnold Town FC, Eagle Valley, Oxton Rd, Arnold, Boys U7’s+ & Girls U9’s+, Call 0115 965 6000 Brazilian Soccer Schools, Coaching Sessions at Bramcote, West Bridgford & Wilford, 4-13yrs Call 0115 922 8890 Keyworth United Community Football Club, Platts Lane, Reception & Yr 1-Adult, Call 0115 9749701

Sixways Riding, Goosedale Lane, Bestwood Village, Call 0115 964 0385

Ice Sports National Ice Centre, The Lace Market, Nottingham, Call 0843 373 3000

Martial Arts

Ken Martin Leisure Centre, Bulwell, Active Families Sessions Thurs 4pm & 5pm Call 0115 915 1555

Music for Everyone, East Mids Youth String Orchestra, www.music-foreveryone.org, Call 0115 958 9312 Music for Everyone, Nottingham Boys Voices, Emmanuel School, Wilford, Tues 6.15, Sch Yrs 3-9, Call 0115 958 9312

Sherwood FC, Carrington Sports Ground, Mapperley Park, Boys & Girls U7’s+, www.sherwoodfc.com

Aikido Shudokan Black Belt Academy, Riverside Way, West Bridgford, 4yrs+ & Adults, Call 0800 6121 136

Music for Everyone, Nottingham Girls Voices, Emmanuel School, Wilford, Tues 6.15pm, Sch Yrs 3-9, Call 0115 958 9312

West Bridgford Colts FC, Regatta Way, West Bridgford, Boys & Girls 5yrs+, www. wbcfc.org

Carlton Arena Taekwondo, Classes in Carlton, Gamston & West Bridgford, 5yrs+ Call 0115 945 2511

Music for Everyone, Nottingham Youth Voices, Emmanuel School, Wilford, Tues 7.15pm, 14-19yrs Call 0115 958 9312

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Music & Singing Teachers Classical Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo & Ukulele, Arnold, Home Based or Will Visit, Call 0115 967 0391

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

Rollerskates and Skateboards Calverton Leisure Centre, Inflatables/ Music & Roller Disco, All Ages, Fri 7-8.30pm, Call 0115 901 3800

Rugby and Mini Rugby Keyworth Junior RFC, Willoughby Road , Widmerpool, U7’s-U15’s, www. keyworthjuniorrfc.co.uk Mellish Rugby Football Club, Mapperley Plains, U7’s - Adult, www.pitchero.com/ clubs/mellishrfcltd/

Swimming, Sub Aqua and Water Polo Arnold Leisure Centre, High St, Arnold, Gedling Swim Stars, Learn to Swim Programme, 4yrs+ Call 0115 967 0114 Bingham Leisure Centre, The Banks, Swimming Lessons, Every Weekday, Various Times, 0- 101! Call 01949 838 628

Keyworth Leisure Centre, Church Drive, Swimming Lessons 3yrs+ Call 0115 937 5582 Puddle Ducks Swim Academy, Small friendly classes for 5-11years 1:4 Max Teacher:Child Ratio, www.puddleducks.com, Call 07906 191504

Calverton Leisure Centre, Crash Course Swimming Lessons, Mon-Fri am, for Details Call 0115 901 3800

Radford Swimming Club, Swim 21 Accredited, Various Locations & Times, 4yrs+, Non-swimmers to Competition Level, Call 079 323 776 90

Calverton Leisure Centre, Flatts Lane, Family Fun Inflatable Session, Sun 5-6pm, Call 0115 901 3800

Rushcliffe Leisure Centre, W Bridgford, Swimming Lessons Mon-Fri 4-6.30pm, Sat 10-3pm, 6m+ Call 0115 923 4921

Calverton Leisure Centre, Public Inflatables Session, All Ages, Sat 6.30-7.30pm Call 0115 901 3800

Rushcliffe Leisure Centre, West Bridgford, Family Night Swimming, Flume/Floats, Sat 6.30-7.30pm, Call 0115 923 4921

Carlton Forum Leisure Centre, Disco Inflatables & Swim Fri 6-7pm, 8-14yrs, Call 0115 987 2333

Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood, Family Swim W/F/Sat & Flume Swim Sat 2pm & 3.30pm, Call 0115 915 1595

Carlton Forum Leisure Centre, Float Fun, Sat 3.30-4.30 & Sun 4.30-5.30. U8’s Accompanied, Call 0115 987 2333

Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood, Nottm Swim School, M/T/W/F & Sat 0-5yrs, 5-8yrs & 8yrs+, Call 0115 915 1595

Carlton Forum Leisure Centre, Gedling Swim Stars, Learn to Swim Programme, 3yrs+ Call 0115 987 2333 Clifton Leisure Centre, Family Swim Sessions Available Sat & Sun, Call 0115 876 1600 Clifton Leisure Centre, Nottingham Swim School, Mon-Wed & Sat 0-5yrs, 5-8yrs & 8yrs+, Call 0115 876 1600 Clifton Leisure Centre, Pool Disco, Fri 6.15pm, 8yrs+ Call 0115 876 1600

Dagnija Balodis, Carlton, Singing, Speech & Acting Tuition, 1-2-1, Call 0115 987 4659

Victoria Leisure Centre, Gedlling St, Nottm, Family Swim, M/W/F/Sat/Sun Call 0115 876 1600 Victoria Leisure Centre, Gedlling St, Nottm, Nottingham Swim School, Tues/Thur/Sun, 0-5yrs, 5-8yrs & 8yrs+ Call 0115 876 1600

Tennis Ellis Guilford Tennis Club, Ellis Guildford Sports Centre, Basford, Junior Coaching, Call 0115 913 1759 Keyworth Tennis Club Elm Ave, Mini Tennis, Juniors & Adults, Call 01949 81671

MUSIC 4 LIFE, Piano and Keyboard tuition. All standards and ages. Fun and informal. Lessons can be at your home. Call 0115 9614174 www.music4life.me.uk

Lady Bay Tennis Club, Pierrepont Rd, West Bridgford, Mini Tennis 5-10yrs, Juniors 11yrs+ & Adults Call 0115 933 8363

Orchard School of Music, Piano/ Brass & Theory up to Diploma, Arnold, 11yrs+ Call 0115 967 0811

Magdala Tennis Club, Mapperley Park, Juniors - Adults Call 0115 969 2120

Starter 1-1 Music Lessons With Katie, Keyboard & Piano in Arnold £4 1/2hr, Call 07982 246072

Mapperley Park Tennis Club, Carisbrooke Dr, Mini Tennis, Juniors- Adult, Call 07815 198806

The Magical Music Club, Sneinton, Fun Musical Training for Children, 2-18yrs, Call 07900 526634

Musters Tennis Club, Musters Rd, W Bridgford, Junior Coaching Fri 5.30pm & Sat, Call 0115 914 0035

Tricia Moores, Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe, Cor Anglais, Bassoon, Recorder & Theory, In your Own Home, Call 07425 135 385

Netball Nottingham City Netball Club, Nottm Girls’ High School, U9’s - Adults, Call 0115 946 0634

Orienteering Rushcliffe Orienteering, Rushcliffe Country Park, Tues 6.30pm, Call 0115 982 0651

Outdoor Pursuits Nottingham Off Road Events, Fast Furious Dirty Fun in Buggies, Quads & 4x4’s, Rifles/Archery 7yrs+, Great for Parties! Call 0115 953 9865

Sailing Nottingham Sailing Club, Adbolton Lane, West Bridgford, Junior Sailing & Training, Sat April-Sept, Call 0115 982 1127 SONAS, School of Navigation & Seamanship, RYA Courses Local & Online & RNLI Educ. Presentations (Free) Call 0115 939 9825

Scouts and Explorer Scouts Nottinghamshire Scouts, Activities for Young People 11-18yrs, Call 0115 952 3617

Djanogly Community Leisure Centre, Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham Swim School, M/W/F/Sat 0-5yrs, 5-8yrs & 8yrs+ Call 0115 876 1600 Freestyle School of Swimming, West Bridgford & Nottingham, Fun Safe Lessons, All Ages, Call 0115 920 0674 John Carroll Leisure Centre, Denman St Central, Radford, Family Swim Sat 2pm & Sun 10.15am, Call 0115 876 1600 John Carroll Leisure Centre, Denman St Central, Radford, Nottingham Swim School, Wed/Sat, 0-5yrs, 5-8yrs & 8yrs+ Call 0115 876 1600

Squash

Ken Martin Leisure Centre, Bulwell, Family Swim, Sat 1.15pm, Call 0115 915 1555

Calverton Leisure Centre, Flatts Lane, Junior Squash, Fri 4.30pm onwards, 6yrs+, Call 0115 901 3800

Ken Martin Leisure Centre, Bulwell, Notts Swim School, M/T/W/F & Sat, 0-3yrs, 3-5yrs, 5-8yrs & 8yrs+ Call 0115 915 1555

Nottingham Tennis Centre, University Boulevard, Call 0115 876 1600..

West Bridgford Tennis Club, Off Wilford Lane, Mini Tennis 3-10yrs, Juniors 11-18yrs Call 0115 981 1699

Uniformed Groups Arnold Methodist Church, The Boys’ Brigade, Mon 6.15pm, Boys 5-18yrs Call 0115 956 7383

Watersports National Water Sports Centre, Holme Pierrepont, Wide Range of Water Sports & Outdoor Pursuits Call 0115 982 4707

Yoga Inspired Activities Shama Yoga, Upper Saxondale Tennis Club, Mon 7.30, 14yrs+ Call 07969 150203

And there’s even MORE online! www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/east-south-notts

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Sun 3rd Aug: 2-8pm. Ilkeston Brass (As part of the Riverside Festival) at the Victoria Embankment Sun 17th Aug: 2-8pm. Nottingham Concert Band at The Arboretum Sun 7th Sept: 2-8pm. Melbourne Town Band at Nottingham Arboretum

Family Theatre Mon 11th Aug: 12-3.30pm. Blunderbus Theatre Company Produc tion of ‘Hugless Douglas’ at Rufford Abbey Country Park The production is ideal for 3-7 year olds. £8 per ticket. T- 01623 821323 Fri 29th Aug-Sat 6th Sept: The Kite Runner at Nottingham Playhouse T- 0115 941 9419 www.nottinghamplayhouse. co.uk Fri 26th Sept:7.30pm. INALA - A Zulu Ballet at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall T- 0115 989 5555 or visit www.trch.co.uk Mon 27th & Tues 28th Oct: The Flying Machine at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall T- 0115 989 5555 or visit www.trch.co.uk

Outdoor Theatre Grab a picnic blanket - and something delicious to eat - and watch some funfilled children's shows. For all bookings please call the Royal Concert Hall on 0115 989 5555 or visit www.trch.co.uk Fri 4th July: 6pm. Macbeth at Newstead Abbey Fri 11th & Sat 12th July: 6pm. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes at Wollaton Hall Wed 16th July: 5.30pm. The Pantaloons’ History of Britain at Nottingham Castle Wed 23rd& Thurs 24th July: 6pm.

A Midsummers Night’s Dream at Nottingham Castle Sat 26th July: 6pm. Twelfth Night at Nottingham Castle Sun 27th July: 6pm. Romeo and Juliet at Newstead Abbey Fri 1st Aug: 6pm. The Pirates of Penzance at Newstead Abbey Wed 6th Aug: 5.30pm. Peter Pan at Nottingham Castle Fri 15th Aug: 6pm. Wuthering Heights at Wollaton Hall Wed 20th Aug: 6pm. Much Ado About Nothing at Nottingham Castle Fri 22nd Aug: 5.30pm. Georges’ Marvellous Medicine at Newstead Abbey

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Sat 23rd & Sun 24th Aug: 6pm. Macbeth at Nottingham Castle Sun 24th Aug: 7.30pm. The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular Show at Newstead Abbey Sat 30th Aug: 5.30pm. Robin Hood (traditional) at Nottingham Castle

Outdoor Concerts

Brass Band Sundays at Rufford Abbey Country Park There is no finer way to spend a Sunday afternoon than to relax and listen to a traditional brass band. £3 car parking charge. T: 08449 80 80 80 Sun 6th July: 2-4pm. – Kirkby Colliery Welfare Band Sun 3rd Aug: 2-4pm. Bestwood Black Diamonds Sun 7th Sept: 2-4pm. Blidworth Band Sat 12th July: 2-4pm & Sun 5th Oct 1-3pm. Dukeries Academy Concert Band at Sherwood Forest Country Park £3 car parking charge. T- 01623 823202 Sun 15th July: 11-5pm. Nottinghamshire County Council – Performing Arts at Rufford Abbey Country Park £3 car parking charge. T: 08449 80 80 80 Sat 19th July: 11.30-8pm. Splendour Festival at Wollaton Park TICKET HOTLINE T- 0843 373 3000 Sun 27th July: 2-5pm. Miners and Music at Bestwood Country Park With the Bestwood Black Diamonds Brass Band. Enjoy the performances, and the opportunity to have a go with a brass instrument. FREE. Sun 31st Aug: 2-4pm. Steel Pantastic at Sherwood Forest Country Park £3 car parking charge. T- 01623 823202 Sat 20th Sept 2-4pm: Nottingham Ukulele Orchestra at Rufford Abbey Country Park £3 car parking charge. T: 08449 80 80 80

Bands in the Park Enjoy the summer season in the fresh air with FREE outdoor brass and woodwind concerts in Nottingham’s beautiful parks.

Sun 13th July: 2-7pm. Long Eaton Silver Prize Band at Nottingham Arboretum Sun 27th July: 2-8pm. Rolls Royce (Derby) Band at Victoria Embankment

Playdays Sat 2nd Aug: 1-4pm. Calverton Play Day at William Lee Memorial Park Wed 6th Aug: 10-4pm. Lark in the Park at Bridgford Park, West Bridgford Wed 13th Aug: 1-4pm. Arnold (Gedling) Play Day at Arnot Hill Park

Holiday Camps & Clubs

Mon 28th July-Fri 8th Aug: 10-4pm. AGF Performing Arts Summer School THIS IS AN OPEN SUMMER SCHOOL FOR AGES 6 - 21 YEARS. T-01636 525107. www. agfperformingarts.co.uk Mon 28th July-Fri 22ndAug: 8-6pm.

Kings Camp Sport and Creative Activity Days at Nottingham Girls' High School T. 0115 941 7663 E: ENQUIRIES@NOT. GDST.NET W: www.nottinghamgirlshigh. gdst.net Thurs 7th-Fri 8th Aug: 10-1pm.

Razzamataz Summer School at Djanogly City Academy Theatre, Sherwood Rise For more details or to book call Shanley on 01332 720526 or 07971 198010. www. razzamataz.co.uk. derby@razzamataz.co.uk

Thurs 24th July-Fri 29th Aug: 8-6pm.

YMCA Summer Camp 2014 at Arnold Hill Academy £30 per day. 5-14 years. ymcadaycamps@ nottsymca.org. T-0115 711 7006

Mon 11th -Fri 15th Aug: 10am-3.30pm.

Summer Schools - Around the World in Five Days - 8-12 years at Lakeside Arts Centre Pre-booking is essential. £80. BOX OFFICE & INFO LINE: 0115 846 7777. www. lakesidearts.org.uk

Thurs 24th July-Fri 29th Aug: 8-6pm.

YMCA Summer Camp 2014 at Rushcliffe Leisure Centre £30 per day. 5-14 years. ymcadaycamps@ nottsymca.org. T-0115 711 7006

Wed 30th July-Fri 29th Aug. West Bridgford Tennis Club-Summer Holiday Courses T-01159 811 699. tennis@ westbridgfordtennisclub.co.uk. www. westbridgfordtennisclub.co.uk

Excel Sports Coaching Camps Thurs July 24th-Sept 2nd: Camps 8.30-3.30 cost £13.99; 8.30-5.30pm cost £18.99 www.excelsportscoaching.co.uk at venues throughout Rushcliffe Fri 25th July-Mon 1st Sept: 8-6pm.

Edwalton Kids Club Summer Holidays 2014 Craft Days. Sports Days. Cookery Days.

Dance Day. sallykidsclub@hotmail.com.

T- 07721 407300

Fri 25th July-Mon 1st Sept: 8.30-5.30pm.

School's Out Holiday Club at St.Peter's Junior School, Ruddington For children aged 4 to 12 (from any school). It is our mission is to enrich children’s and young people’s lives and support their wellbeing through creative fun and play. soruddington@gmail.com.

T-07787607037 Fri 25th July-Mon 1st Sept: 8.30-5.30pm.

Dunkirk Fun Club Summer Holidays 2014 We have a variety of activities on offer providing opportunities for free play. During the holidays we go on outings e.g. skating, bowling and various places of interest in and around Nottingham. T-07984 094 084. funclub@ dunkirk.nottingham.sch.uk

Fri 1st -Fri 29th Aug: 10-3.30pm. Simply Dance Summer Holiday Club at Mapperley Methodist Church Dance, Drama, Games, Arts and Crafts and outdoor activities. Packed lunch required, Tuck shop available along with selected days with top secret surprises-only £14 per child, per day. Monday 11th & 18th; Tuesday 5th & 26th; Friday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th. T- 07796 352969 or email charlottestripling@googlemail.com

Wed 13th-Wed 20th Aug: 9-4pm.

University of Nottingham Summer Scientist Week 2014 A free half-day session of hands-on fun and activities for children 4-11yrs to learn about the mind and brain. Book your free place online at www.nottingham.ac.uk/ science/summerscientist. T- 0115 951 5316 Mon 18th -Fri 22nd Aug: 10am-4pm.

Summer Schools - Lost 12-18 years at Lakeside Arts Centre Pre-booking is essential. £80. BOX OFFICE & INFO LINE: 0115 846 7777. www. lakesidearts.org.uk Mon 27th-Fri 31st Oct: 8-6pm. YMCA October Camp 2014 at Rushcliffe Leisure Centre £30 per day. 5-14 years. ymcadaycamps@ nottsymca.org. T-0115 711 7006

Regular Venues

Mon 4th-Fri 8th Aug: SUMMER CIRCUS SCHOOL! at The Iona School, Sneinton Learn Exciting Aerial and Acrobatic Skills.

For young people aged 7-11yrs (10am1pm) & 12yrs+ (2pm-5pm). £90 full week or £20 per day. tuyocircusarts@ virginmedia.com. T-07976 384492. www. tuyocircusarts.co.uk

Lakeside Arts Centre

Tues 5th Aug-Wed 27th Aug: 8.45-3pm.

Summer Holiday Tennis Camp at Collingham Tennis Club Every Tues and Wed during August. £16 per day. Packed lunch required. To book onto a course please call or text Ange on: 07967 594129.

Sun 10th Aug: 11-4pm. FIGURING FABRICS This workshop provides families with the chance to play with coloured fabrics to make small handheld characters to take home. Have a look at the amazing art and then have some hands-on fun; parents and children together.

Tues 5th -Thurs 28th Aug: 8.45-3pm.

Summer Holiday Tennis Camp at Woodthorpe Tennis Club Every Tues, Wed & Thurs during August. £16 per day. Packed lunch required. To book onto a course please call or text Ange on: 07967 594129.

Wed 6th-Thurs 28th Aug: 10-3.30pm.

Simply Dance Summer Holiday Club at Radcliffe on Trent Methodist Church Dance, Drama, Games, Arts and Crafts and outdoor activities. Packed lunch required, Tuck shop available along with selected days with top secret surprises-only £14 per child, per day. Wednesday 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th; Thursday 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th. . T- 07796 352969 or email charlottestripling@googlemail.com

T: 0115 846 7777 .www.lakesidearts. org.uk Sat 19th July: 11-4pm. Archaeological Techniques Activities based on different types of work undertaken on archaeological finds following excavation. FREE - drop in.

Sun 10th Aug: 2-4.30pm. FAMILY DANCE Join Jennifer Manderson in a fun and friendly family workshop.

Nottingham Castle

T: 0115 8761400 Sat 26th July-Sun 16th Nov: 10-5pm.

Trent to Trenches The Great War Centenary A major exhibition at Nottingham Castle will explore the experiences of Nottinghamshire people, at home and in the trenches, through powerful visual images and artefacts.

Mon 28th July-Sun 10th Aug: 10-4pm.

The Great War Discover artefacts from World War I. FREE 2PM–4PM Join in the spy trail or quiz £1pp.

28 JUL–3AUG 10AM–12PM Make and take: paper planes £2pp 4 AUG–10 AUG 10AM–12PM Make and take: medal £2pp.

Mon 28th July-Sun 7th Sept: 1.30-4.30pm. Robin Hood Dungeon Tours WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY and SUNDAY at 1.30PM, 2.30PM & 3.30PM Hear Robin Hood or Maid Marian tell stories of Nottingham Castle and its caves.

Mon 11th -Sun 24th Aug: 10-5pm.

Victorian Times Discover our Victorian objects. FREE 2PM–4PM Spot all the hidden Victorian inventions around the Castle to win a prize £1pp 11 AUG–17 AUG 10AM–12PM Invent a crazy contraption £2pp 18 AUG–24 AUG 10AM–12PM Decorate your own fan to take home £2pp Thurs 21st & 28th Aug: 11-3pm. Family Gallery Storytime Create stories inspired by paintings and museum objects with Nicky Rafferty. For 4+ years.

Mon 25th Aug-Sun 7th Sept: 10-5pm.

Riot and Rebellion 25 AUG–7 SEP Discover the dramatic events of 1831, crafts and activities. Follow the flag trail and try the Rebel quiz £1pp 25 AUG–31 AUG 10AM–12PM Come and make your own knitting machine £2pp.

1 SEP–7 SEP 10AM–12PM Design a flag for the Castle or make a rebel banner £2pp.

Sat 13th-Sun 14th Sept: 10-4pm.

Heritage Open Weekend FREE. Cave and dungeon tours £3pp

Wollaton Hall

T: 0115 915 3900 E: wollaton@ncmg.org.uk Car parks are located throughout the site, with a charge of £2 for 3 hours or £4 per day.

Tues July 15th: 10.15-3.45pm. Make Histor y Happen! Youth Heritage Conference If you are a young person (approx. 16-21 years) and interested in heritage come along to this unique event. Free.

Mon 28th July-Sun 10th Aug: 10-5pm.

Tudors Enjoy Tudor crafts and activities at Wollaton Hall. Tudor Trail and quiz available £1pp Tudor artefacts. FREE 2PM–4PM. 28 JUL–3 AUG 10AM–12PM: Make a puppet, design a Tudor crown £2pp.

4 AUG–10 AUG 10AM–12PM: Make a Tudor pop–up doll £2pp.

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Wed 20th Aug: 11-3pm. Superhero Picnic FREE Dress as your favourite superhero and join us in the park for a super fun day.

With craft making, face painting, archery, and games. Bring your superhero teddy for the chance to win a prize for the best dressed.

Outdoor Cinema

DOORS OPEN 7PM ESTIMATED START TIME 8.45PM Wollaton Hall in partnership with the Summer Nights Festival organised by QUAD Cinema, Derby. Ticket cost £12 per screening. Early bird price of £10.50 up to 6 weeks in advance. Under 5s go free.

Booking essential 01332 290606.

Fri 22nd Aug: Gravity (12A) Sat 23rd Aug: GREASE (PG) Sun 24th Aug: BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RISES (12A) Mon 25th Aug-Sun 7th Sept: 10-5pm.

Wildlife Take part in wildlife crafts around the Hall.

Follow our Animal trail or quiz £1pp 25 AUG–31 AUG 10AM–12PM: Make your own animal tracks; create an animal pencil holder £2pp 1 SEP–7 SEP 10AM–12PM: Crafts, colouring and mask making £2pp Sat 13th-Sun 14th Sept: 10-4pm.

Heritage Open Weekend FREE ENTRY TO THE HALL AND PARK A fun filled day for the whole family. Tours of the Hall £3pp

Sherwood Forest Country Park

T- 01623 823202 £3 car parking charge Sat 5th & Sun 6th July: 11-4pm.

Medieval Forest Life Weekend Step back in time as the Savile household recreate a medieval forest encampment featuring a range of crafts people, combat and archery displays, as well as cooking and wood turning demonstrations.

Sat 12th July: 9.30-10.30pm & Sat 6th Sept 8.30-9.30pm. Bat Walk Did you know that a Pipistrelle Bat can devour over 3,000 midges a night and baby bats cling to their mothers when mum flies in search of food? Pre-booking is essential. £5 per person.

Sat 12th & Sun 13th July; Mon 18th; Fri 22nd & Tues 26th Aug: 11-3pm. RSPB With children’s activities the RSPB stand is well worth a visit today. Small donation towards craft materials welcome.

Sun 20th July; Thurs Aug 21st & Sun 7th Sept: 11-4pm. Mini-Beast Day Mini-beast hunt under the guidance of the ranger staff and local experts

Mon 11th Aug-Sun 24th Aug: 10-5pm.

Superheroes!

Take part in super activities all week long! Try the Bat or Superhero trail & quiz £1pp

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11 AUG–17 AUG 10AM–12PM: Superhero mask and badge making £2pp 18AUG–24 AUG 10AM–12PM: Design your own comic strip superhero. Make your own bat or spider character. £2pp.

Sun 3rd; 17th Aug & Sun 28th Sept: 12-4pm. The Legend Lives On! Come along to Sherwood today and meet some of the colourful costumed characters from the Oakwood Outlaws.

Mon 4th-Sun 10th Aug: 10-4.30pm.

Robin Hood Festival A week of medieval family fun! FREE fun filled festival with a wide variety of entertainment including costumed characters, musicians, archery and jousting. £5 car parking charge Mon 11th Aug: 11-3pm. Meet Robin Hood Take time out to find and chat with Robin Hood as he wanders about the paths in Sherwood Forest.

Tues 12thAug: 11-3pm. Have A Go Drumming Take part in these hour long hand drumming workshops. Pre-booking essential. 11am - 12pm and 2pm - 3pm.

Adults £3, children £1.50.

Wed 13th & Thurs 28th Aug: 11-4pm.

Walk With The Hawks Take a walk on the wild side with falconer Chris Miller and his birds. Adults £5, children £2.50. Walk 2:30pm - 4pm).

Thurs 14th Aug: 11-4pm. Bright Sparks Fire Making Workshop As part of ’ Summer of Archaeology, learn how our ancestors made fire without the use of matches, and how it transformed our lives, then have a go at making fire for yourself. Booking essential. £2 per person to cover materials. 11am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm.

Tues 19th Aug: 11.30-3pm. The Birkland Outlaws Come along today and meet ‘retired’ outlaws Hob and Ket. 11:30am - 1pm and 1:30pm - 3pm Sat 23rd-Mon 25th Aug: 11-4pm. Living History Camp – The Falchions Come along to the living history camp down by the Major Oak and meet the Falchions as they depict life in the 14th Century.

Wed 27th Aug: 11-4pm. Prehistoric Pottery Workshop The Community Archaeologists will teach you about pots in prehistory, and then you can have a go at making your own ancient designs .Booking essential. £2 per person to cover cost of materials11am - 1pm or 2pm - 4pm.

Sun 27th July: 11-3pm. Nottinghamshire Beekeepers’ Association See the live Honey Bees in the observation hive, candle rolling demonstrations and even the chance to sample and buy local honey.

Sat 13th-Sun 14th Sept: 11-4pm. Major Oak Woodland Festival Come along and try your hand at various country crafts. There will also be modern day forestry machinery demonstrations and in comparison the gracefulness and quietness of the Nornay Shire Horses.

Tues 29th July & Sat 16th Aug: 12-4pm.

Simple Tom – The Mischief Maker It looks like Simple Tom has arrived early for the Robin Hood Festival. He probably doesn’t even realise it doesn’t begin until next Monday! This playful buffoon is guaranteed to put a smile on your face!

Sat 20th Sept: 11-4pm. Medieval Knight Hospitalier Meet medieval Knight Hospitaler Justin De Frais as he rests for a while after his long journey back from the Holy Land. Listen to his tales of blood, gore and adventure!

Thurs 31st July & Sat 30th Aug: 11-4pm.

In The Footsteps of Robin Hood Join Robin between 2.45pm and 3.45pm you can join him on a gentle wander through the forest as he tells tales of Sherwood’s most famous outlaw. Adults £3 - Children £1.50

Sun 21st Sept: 12-4pm. The Legend Comes To Life Hear tales of daring exploits and marvel at the skills of the medieval archer in the shadow of the mighty Major Oak, where Robin himself learnt to shoot.

Sat 27th Sept: 7-9pm. Nocturnal Nature Investigate the night time happenings at Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, from bats to badgers. Pre booking essential. £5 per person.

Sun 28th Sept: 11-4pm. Outlaw Obstacle Course If you want to join Robin Hood and his outlaws in Sherwood you will need to prove that you can survive.

Sat 4th- Sun 5th Oct: 11-4pm. Sherwood Through The Ages Sherwood Forest has had a long history as a working woodland. Come along this weekend and meet some of the characters who shaped Sherwood’s past and present.

Rufford Abbey

T: 08449 80 80 80. £3 car parking charge Mon 14th-Fri 18th July: 9.30-4.30pm.

Volunteer Excavation - Community Archaeologists on site This week is for anyone to join in with, although it may not be suitable for young children (please get in touch if you have children who would like to participate). community.archaeology@nottscc.gov.uk or on 0115 969 6525 or 0115 969 6522.

Sat 19th July: 10-4pm. Falconry Demonstration Day – Hawks Of Steele Meet the resident falconers from Hawks of Steele as they give an insight into the ‘Sport of Kings’.

Sat 26th-Sun 27th July: 10-4pm. Craft and Food Market Sun 27th July: 2-3pm. History Tour – Abbey Remains Guided Tour Pre booking essential on 01623 821335.

Sun 17th Aug: 10-4.30pm.

Nottinghamshire Beekeepers’ Association See the live Honey Bees in the observation hive, candle rolling demonstrations and even the chance to sample and buy local honey.

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Wed 20th Aug: 11-4pm. Family A rc h a e o l o g y D ay – S u m m e r o f Archaeology 2014 Join Nottinghamshire County Councils Community Archaeology Team for a wide variety of family-based drop-in activities Sat 23rd Aug: 10-12pm. Mini Beast Hunt To book your place please contact the Ranger Team on 01623 821335. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult. £2 per child.

For more information please check our online Events Diary Its regularly updated with new events and a great resource!

Thurs 28th Aug: 11-4pm. Step Back In Time At Rufford – Summer Of Archaeology 2014 Take a self-guided tour around the medieval abbey.

Fri 29th Aug: 11-4pm. RSPB at Rufford Inspiring everyone to give nature a home Children’s activities. Free Sat 27th-Sun 28th Sept: 11-4.30pm: On the Home Front - 1940s Living History Weekend Music, song, dance, fashion show, entertainments, “air raid”, military displays and living history, civilian life, vehicles and much more! Free, £5 car parking.

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Tues 5th & 12th & 19th & 26th Aug: 1-3pm. Summer Holiday Fun - Pond Dipping £5 per person. Join the rangers to find out more about the bugs and beasties of the not so deep. Children must be 5+.

Wed 6th Aug: 10-3pm. Bushcraft for Families £12.50 per person. A day of bushcraft activities in the woods. Learn shelter building and fire lighting techniques and have a go at a forest craft. 6yrs+

Summer Scientist Week 2014 Wednesday 13-Friday 15 August and Monday 18-Wednesday 20 August Summer scientists wanted!

A free half-day session of hands-on fun and activities for children aged four to 11 to learn about the mind and brain.

Book your free place online now at www.nottingham.ac.uk/science/ summerscientist Contact us: t: +44 (0)115 951 5316

Wed 30th July: 1-3pm. Terrific Trees To book your place please contact the Ranger Team on 01623 821335. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult. £2 per child.

Sat 2nd Aug: 11-1pm. Charity Yoga Event in aid of MIND For further details or to book a place please contact Lisa on 07946 599226 or email lisa@bbyoga.co.uk www.bbyoga. co.uk. £3 donation to MIND Tues 12th Aug: 10-11.30am. Pond Dipping To book your place please contact the Ranger Team on 01623 821335. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult. £2 per child.

Sherwood Pines

T-01623 821459, email karina.thornton@ forestry.gov.uk; www.forestry.gov.uk/ sherwoodpines. Booking is essential for all the activities below.

Sat 2nd & 30th Aug: 10-3.30pm.

Fletching - Traditional Arrow Making £15 per person. Join Fletcher & Archer, Trevor Lilley, to learn how to make a traditional wooden shafted arrow. Children must be 11+.

Tues 5th & 12th & 19th & 26th Aug: 10-12pm. Summer Holiday Fun - Shelter Building £5 per person. Can you build a shelter out of just forest materials? Join the rangers to have a go. Children must be 5yrs+.

Farmyard animals Large indoor soft play Pets corner Activity playground Assault course Restaurant Wildlife pond Trampolines Go karts School trips Classroom Birthday parties Jumicar Large sandpit Climbing wall

Fri 15th-Sat 16th Aug: 4pm-10am.

Overnight Bushcraft for Families £40 per person. Build your own shelter to sleep in using forest materials, learn some fire lighting techniques and cook your dinner on the open fire. 8yrs+

Newstead Abbey

T: 01623 455 900 Car parking £6 per vehicle.

Mon 28th July-Sun 10th Aug: 10-4pm.

Dr Livingstone 28 JUL–10 AUG 2PM–4PM Look and see.

Come and learn about Africa through our wonderful treasures -FREE 28 JUL–10 AUG Explorer taster tours £2pp Quiz and trails available £1pp 28 JUL–3 AUG 10AM–12PM: Animal Masks £2pp 4 AUG–10 AUG 10AM–12PM: Face painting–dates tbc £3pp Wed 6th & Sat 30th Aug: 10-2pm. Have a Go Archery Try your hand at archery on Byron’s Lawn.

Can you hit the bull’s eye? £1 pp.

Mon 11th-Sat 23rd Aug: 10-5 pm.

Parklife 11-23 AUG Find out about the nature and wildlife around Newstead Abbey Park. Try out our Bug trail or quiz £1pp. Look out for our garden taster tours £2pp

11 AUG–17 AUG 10AM–12PM: Potato stamp crafts, seed planting and make a sun catcher £2pp 8 AUG–24 AUG 10AM–12PM: RSPB stall, animal tracks, badge making and craft activities £2pp SAT 16 & 23 AUG 12PM–3PM FREE: Insect handling in the Café Courtyard Sun 24th-Mon 25th Aug: 11-4pm.

Newstead Abbey Fete and Fair Join in the fairground stalls and bring a rug and your teddy bear to enjoy a special family teddy bears’ picnic.

Mon 25th Aug-Sun 7th Sept: 10-5pm.

Regency 25 AUG–7 SEP Step back in time to Regency Newstead. Take part in our Regency quiz or trail £1pp Take a taster tour £2pp 25 AUG–30 AUG 10AM–12PM: Make a medal or a hand fan £2pp 1 SEP–7 SEP 10AM–12PM: Make a sword or dancing mask £2pp Sun 31st Aug: 11-4pm. 999 Emergency Services Day The historic setting of Newstead Abbey will play host to some of the county’s most modern and impressive emergency response vehicles and equipment.

Sat 13th-Sun 14thSept: 11-4pm.

Heritage Open Weekend FREE ENTRY TO THE HOUSE Taster tours of the Nursery Attics, Below Stairs and Costume Stores available for £2pp

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Fri 29th Aug: 10-3pm. Imagination Gaming Join Imagination Gaming to play a variety of tabletop games in the library. 7yrs+.

Under 11’s must be accompanied. Free Sat 20th Sept: 2-4pm. Digital music workshop with Si Tew Workshops to create your own music track.

Write your own lyrics, record them and take home the finished product on CD! For 13-19 year olds. No booking required, just drop by. Free

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T-0115 924 8630. INFO@NAE.ORG.UK. www.nae.org.uk Sat 12th July & Sun 3rd; 10th; 23 & 24th Aug: 1.30-4pm. KHELO! FAMILY FRIENDLY WORKSHOPS Play and explore our planet, see some of the wonders of the world, collect points!

Free. 1.30PM – 2.30PM: Join play sessions for our younger explorers in this sensory multi-textured 3D board. (0 – 5yrs). 2.30PM – 4PM: Play the game and learn about other cultures as you go! (6 – 12 yrs.).  Mon 28th July-Fri 1st Aug: 10-2pm.

SUMMER HOLIDAY WORKSHOP FRIDAY 10AM - 4PM - SHARING AT 3.30PM. If you love theatre and you're aged between 12 and 16 years, join us for an intensive summer theatre course. Learn about costume, lighting, set design, scriptwriting and performing. The week ends with a sharing of the work created.

Free Sat 9th Aug: 10.30-4pm. SUGAR WA S K I N G - O R A L H I S TO RY INTERGENERATIONAL WORKSHOP Share your Jamaican heritage and contribute to NAE's 2015 exhibition Jamaica Hidden Histories. Bring artefacts, childhood photographs or edible treats of Jamaican origin, and participate in an informal one to one oral history interview.

A delicious complimentary buffet lunch will be available for all! Free Sun 10th Aug: 12-4pm. WONDERLAND PICNIC-New Art Exchange at the Forest Recreation Ground Wonderland is an ongoing research project that explores and reveals the hopes and dreams of the people of Nottingham. This celebratory picnic

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event will present Saira's and Rhiannon's research to date and once again, will bring together local communities for a final public debate. FREE Sat 30th-Sun 31st Aug. MELA WEEKENDER 2014 This year Mela celebrates South Asian Culture through sports, music, history, art and cuisine. SATURDAY 30 AUGUST - MELA AT NAE: Traditional board games and indoor games from the Indian Subcontinent/ Lagaan: Film Screening/ Kite making workshops/ Performance by Black Ink and digital immersive musical experience. SUNDAY 31 AUGUST - MELA AT VICTORIA EMBANKMENT, RIVERSIDE. Live Music/ Guest appearance from the Cricketing fraternity/ Kabaddi Field/ Kite Flying/ Bazaar

West Bridgford Library

T- 0115 981 6506. westbridgford. library@nottscc.gov.uk Sat 12th July: 2-3pm. Summer Reading Challenge Launch with author Guy Bass Meet the author, and join the challenge to read six books over the holidays. For ages 7 – 11. Booking essential. FREE Sat 2nd-Sun 31st Aug: West Bridgford in the Great War at West Bridgford Library A fascinating exhibition telling the stories of West Bridgford in the Great War. Free Fri 15th Aug: 10.30-3.30pm. Mythical Mazes with Gordon MacLellan Join stor yteller and ar tist Gordon MacLellan to celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge - Mythical Maze. Make a pop-up labyrinth, write a story or make a mythical monster to hide in your maze!

5-11yrs. No booking Free. 10:30am – 12:30pm and 1:30pm – 3:30pm.

Sat 27th Sept: 1-4pm. War Horse (12A) Booking available at the library. Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult over 18.

16s and over £3, Under 16 years FREE Sat 18th Oct: 10-3pm. Big Draw: Future Fields A fantastic family art workshop inspired by poppy meadows and the WW1 commemorations. Some work will form part of an exhibition that will tour Rufford and our library galleries! Drop in. Free Thurs 30th Oct: 10.30-3pm. Every Picture Tells a Story: Illustration Workshop Join award-winning children’s book illustrator Lynne Chapman to find out how picture books are illustrated and have a go at creating your own illustrations. 10:30am – 12pm: Storytelling and illustrations for 4 – 7s. 1:30pm – 3pm: Illustration workshop for 8 – 11s Booking essential. £3

Other Events July S u n 6 t h & Fr i 2 5 t h : 1 1 - 1 2 p m .

Easibirthing-Free Taster Sessions at Kiddicare Nottingham CaringTherapies. Hypnotherapist & easibirthingÂŽÂ Specialist. T- 0115 986 2787. www.caringtherapies.co.uk

Sat 12th- Sun 13th; Sun 24th-Mon 25th Aug; Sat 20th-Sun 21st Sept; Sat 18thSun 19th Oct: 11-5pm. Beam Engines in Steam at Papplewick Pumping Station Adult ÂŁ6.00, Senior/student ÂŁ4.00, Children (5-16) ÂŁ3.00. Family (2+2) ÂŁ16.00. For more details telephone: 0115 963 2938.

Thurs 17th-Sun 20th: Proctor and Mellors Fun Fair at Killisick Recreation Ground, Arnold Weekdays 6pm until 10.30pm. Saturday 2pm until 10.30pm. Sunday 3pm – 8.30pm Fri 18th-Sun 27th: Nottingham Goddess Camp at Bestwood Country Park Two family camps: July 18 to 20 and July 25 to 27. A variety of activities, including arts and crafts, meditation, tree identification walks etc. £30 per adult, £10 per child (5-15yrs) per weekend; U5’s free. T-0115 9568810. nottmgoddesscamp@hotmail.com Fri 18th-Sun 20th: 7.30pm. Showtime 2014 by Lorna Leighton School of Dance at Redhill Academy £6.50 adults & £4 children. T- 01159 673 383. lornaleighton1@hotmail.com Sat 19th: 11-12.30pm. NCT Nearly New Sale at The Becket School, West Bridgford Sat 19th: 10-2pm. Women’s Running 10k Race at Victoria Embankment The event is now open for entries, with an early bird price of £24. For more information, top training tips and to enter, go to www.wr10k.co.uk.

Sat 19th-Sun 20th. Relay For Life Nottingham at Highfields Park Cancer Research UK’s Relay For Life is a unique celebration of life and hope. £15 but U18’s free. www.cruk.org/relay

Sat 12th-Sat 30th Aug. Mythical Maze Summer Reading Challenge 2014 at Nottingham City Libraries 50 FREE events for children to enjoy in City libraries. Enjoy stories, crafts, games and more at your local library.

Sun 20th: 10-12pm. Ranger Lead Natural History Walk at Bestwood Country Park Learn about different habitats and the flora and fauna associated with the country park in mid-summer. Meet at the Winding Engine House car park T-0115 9273674. Free

Sat 12th: 12-4pm. Summer Fair at Busy Bee's Day Nursery, Daybrook Stalls, games, activities, bouncy castle, refreshments & more. Free entry. Proceeds to When You Wish Upon a Star. T-0115 926 4111

Thurs 24th-Sun 27th: Proctor and Mellors Fun Fair at Carlton Forum Playing Fields Weekdays 6pm until 10.30pm Saturday 2pm until 10.30pm. Sunday 3pm – 8.30pm

Sat 12th: 11-3pm. Open Day at Nottingham Day Nursery, Aspley Lane nottingham@asquithnurseries.co.uk

Fri 25th-Mon 1st Sept: 10-7pm.

Nottingham Riviera in the Old Market Square

SUMMER CIRCUS SCHOOL! Learn Exciting Aerial and Acrobatic Skills

Mon 4th Aug – Fri 8th Aug For young people aged 7-11yrs (10am-1pm) & 12yrs+ (2pm-5pm)

The Iona School, Sneinton ÂŁ90 full week or ÂŁ20 per day* *sibling discount available

tuyocircusarts@virginmedia.com Jackie 07976 384492 www.tuyocircusarts.co.uk

Have a great summer!

Sat 26th: 1-5pm. Summer Fair at Ruddington Day Nursery T-0115 984 8125. BBQ, bouncy castle, stalls, raffle, face painting, activities, refreshments. Free entry proceeds to St Mary's Community Park Project Sun 27th: 11-4pm. Dog's Trust Summer Show at Turnpost Farm, Wymewswold Dog Show. Craft and Charity Stalls.

Displays from various doggy dancing acts, police dogs, flyball and more.

Hot and cold refreshments including the famous cake stand. Double Decker Bus Bar. Raffles and Tombolas. £1 per person,U12's & dogs free! T-01509 882966!

August Fri 1st-Sun 3rd: 12-1030pm. Nottingham Building Society Riverside Festival at the Victoria Embankment, Sports activities, live music stages, Street theatre, a street fair, global craft stalls, trade stands and a display of traditional steam engines and organs. Fireworks display on Saturday night at 10.30pm.

Sun 3rd: 9-5pm. Nottingham Riverside Dragon Boat Challenge at the Victoria Embankment, In aid of Rainbows Hospice for Children a n d Yo u n g Pe o p l e . h t t p : / / w w w. dragonboatfestivals.co.uk/Nottingham Thurs 7th-Thurs 28th: 11-1pm. Come Lunch with Me at Killisick Children’s Centre Every Thursday in August for parents and children U12yrs. Call centre for details-0115 993 1467

Mon 28th: 10.30-12.30pm. A Taste of Legendary China: Music, Stories and Craft at Arnold Library Get a taste of China through music, stories and craft with musician and storyteller Ling Peng and make a 3D dragon puppet.

Suitable for ages 5+. Booking essential.T0115 920 2247

Sat 9th: 11-4pm. Summer Fete in The Mill Yard – Teddy Bears’ Picnic at Green's Windmill Traditional fete, teddy bears picnic, stalls featuring arts & crafts, textiles and quality goods & produce and games of the past.

For all ages. Free

Mon 28th & Mon 4th & 11th Aug: 2-4pm.

Summer Reading Challenge – ‘Mythical Maze’ at Meadows Library Crafts & story sessions. Free. T-115 915 9279

Tues 12th: 11-3pm. Picnic in the Park 2014 at Clifton Playing Fields Annual fun day for all ages. Climbing wall, inflatables, sports and play; stalls including local organisations and services. Free. All children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Thurs 31st: 12-4.30pm. BAC-IN Family Fun Day at the Forest Recreation Ground Fun-filled family fund-raising event. Face painting -Bouncy castle -Arts and crafts -Henna -Raffle -Music -Candy floss/Popcorn -West Indian & Asian food/drink Free

Thurs 14th: 10-11am. Super Sparkle Parties presents 'A FROZEN WONDERLAND tea party'! at the Country Cottage Hotel, Ruddington Join Elsa, Anna, Alice and their friends as they host a magical 'frozen meets

Alice in wonderland' tea party! With cupcakes, stories, makeovers, dancing, frozen singalong and games! supersparklepar ties@gmail.com.

T-07580533499. www.supersparkleparties. co.uk. £10 per child.

Sat 16th-Sun 17th: 12-9pm. Nottingham Caribbean Carnival at the Forest Recreation Ground Featuring a parade with over a thousand costumes, 50 musical acts, a fun fair, bar and dozens of stalls. Children free; adults £1.

Sun 17th: 12-4pm. Thwack! Mining Communities at Play at Bestwood Country Park A celebration of sport & traditional games from our mining community heritage with activities for children, traditional sweetshop, and of course the delicious cakes from the Dynamo house café. FREE Wed 20th & 27th: Dramatazz presents Fun Exciting Creative FREE Trial Drama Workshops at Pond Hills Community Centre, Arnold 4-14yrs for more details call Donna 07986569132. www.dramatazz.co.uk Wed 20th: 2-4pm. Rushcliffe Play Forum World War 1 Play Event, Ambleside Park, Gamston How children played during World War 1, get dressed up for traditional games and activities. Free entry Sun 31st: 11-5pm. Gedling Show at the Richard Herrod Playing Fields, Carlton Horticultural show and classic car & m o t o r b i k e s h o w. Ce n t r a l a re n a entertainment, BBM flypast, Fun Dog Show, street entertainers, various havea-go sporting sessions, grass karts, sideshows, children’s’ fun fair, craft and charity stalls and food court. FREE

September Sat 6th & Sat 4th Oct: 10-12pm ‘MiniMiners’ Saturday at Bestwood Country Park In addition to our usual activities for children at the Dynamo House, under fives can ‘tunnel for coal’ and older ones can join in the hunt for mining objects around the site. FREE Sun 7th: 12-5pm. Rush4Health - A Festival of Health & Sport at Rushcliffe Country Park A free outdoor sport and health festival held annually in Ruddington Sat 13th: 2-5pm. Bestwood Village Poppy Walk A contemplative ‘Poppy Walk’, followed by a traditional 1914 tea and performance by actor Becky Matter, who will be sharing the hidden stories of Gedling Armed Forces families, village life and loss during the Great War. Booking essential. T- 0115 901 3715. Free entry, £2.50 or £1.50 for concessions for the tea

October Wed 1st-Sun 5th: Nottingham Goose Fair 2014 on the Forest Recreation Ground Sat 25th: 1-6pm. Halloween Arts & Craft Event at Arnot Hill Park A spooky arts and craft afternoon with a Halloween theme. Join in with spider and bat crafts, make your own lantern and listen to traditional Spooky Halloween stories. A grand lantern parade around the lake starts at 5.15pm. Parents must be in attendance at all times. FREE EVENT BOOKING ESSENTIAL. T- (0115) 9013715.

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   All services that are run by Sure Start are FREE to families with children aged 0-12 years     

    

                        

    

         

     

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Your local Children’s Centre offers volunteering opportunities that can help you to; build your confidence, learn new skills, develop your CV, utilise your existing skills and support local your community.

We offer various training opportunities for our volunteers as well as parents and carers.

If you have any questions or if you would like more information, please contact your local Children’s Centre.

Your views matter...

Have a say in how your local Children’s Centre is run. We run meetings and consultations throughout the year where you can give your views, ideas and opinions about Children’s Centre services. You can get involved as little or as much as you like, in a variety of ways, including; Parent’s Forum meetings and Local Advisory Groups which are open to Mums, Dads and Carers.

You can also give feedback and ideas directly to staff or use the suggestion boxes that are available in our sessions.

Your opinions and ideas mean a lot to us and help us to plan services for you

Although we have office bases, we are often seen out and about and at community venues, such as; Schools, Libraries, Health Centres, Young People’s Centres and at community groups.

18a Market Place, Bingham, Nottingham NG13 8AP Tel: 01949 863 840