Family Grapevine West Notts Summer '13

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WEST NOTTS ¦ SUMMER 2013

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SUMMER EVENTS

A FAMILY TICKET FOR

& ACTIVITIES

VOUCHERS

FOR SUMMER SAVINGS

HELP WITH CHILDCARE TRY OUR FAVE RECIPE!

FAMILY TICKETS

TO SEE CHRISTMAS CAROL

AND MORE...

WIN FAMILY TICKETS!

FOR PETER PAN, THE GRUFFALO S CHILD & THE BUTTERFLY LION

PERFORMED BY THE NEW YOUTH THEATRE Things to Do

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School Holidays Summer

Wed 24th Jul - Tues 3rd Sept 2013 (School start Wed 4th, subject to inset days)

Half Term Mon 21st Oct - Fri 25th Oct 2013 Christmas Mon 23rd Dec - Fri 3rd Jan 2014 Half Term Mon 17th Feb - Fri 21st Feb 2014 Easter Mon 7th April - Fri 11th April 2014 Independent & Long Eaton school dates may vary Hello and welcome to the Summer edition of the Family Grapevine for families in West Notts.

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Our Summer magazine is packed with information for families and ideas for the holidays which we hope you will find both useful and inspiring. You can also find all our information, and more, online and Cathy regularly updates the Events Diary with fun, family events that are either low cost or FREE!

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

Or you can receive your copy in the post by subscribing online.

This summer we are working with our fantastic advertisers to bring you more fabulous offers and competitions. We have great money-saving VOUCHERS on page 11 or you can win a family ticket for White Post Farm on page 39, family tickets for shows at the Theatre Royal on page 36, family tickets to see Christmas Carol by the New Youth Theatre on page 31 or even a 6 week course with Soccer Lions on page 14...wow!

We are getting out and about over the summer and could be at a Play Day near you...come and say hello, it will be great to see you! Have a wonderful summer and look out in November for our Winter issue.

Shirley Towle - Editor Family Grapevine Nottinghamshire irley h S Tel: 01773 528927 Email: shirley@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk Web: www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts facebook.com/familygrapevinewestnotts

In This Issue Activities for Children 5-16yrs.......30 Activities for the Under 5’s.............11 Antenatal & Postnatal Services.....10 Baby Groups & Services .................10 Childcare .............................................18 Children’s Centres ............................11 Daycare Nurseries.............................19 Doctors ................................ see online Family Support & Advice.................. 8 Family Health ....................................... 9 Independent Schools.......................22 Local Services ...................................... 3 New Businesses.................................... 8

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Out of School Care............................22 Parties . .................................................26 Places to Go . ......................................34 Preschools & Playgroups.................21 Schools & Colleges............ see online Soft Play ...............................................17 Special Schools................... see online Special Families..................................26 Toddler Groups .................................11 Tutoring ...............................................25 Young People...................... see online

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VOUCHERS! Big savings for the summer holidays!

OUTDOOR SUMMER! Great ideas for getting out and about!

CHILDCARE COSTS ...

EXPLAINED! Essential information

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WHAT’S ON OVER THE SUMMER Essential for the hols!

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 issue you would like and both your email and postal addresses either by emailing me at the address above or posting to 18 Dixie St, Jacksdale, Notts. NG16 5JZ. Payment can be made by cheque made payable to Family Grapevine Nottinghamshire or via BACS (please email for details)

And there’s even more online... plus regular Friday events updates on facebook!

www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/east-south-notts facebook.com/familygrapevineeastsouthnotts

Next Magazine Our Winter edition will be published in early November. If you run a business or club for children in the area and would like a free listing or to advertise, please call Shirley on 01773 528927 or email shirley@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk before June 7th.

To include events in the What’s On please email cathy@thefamilygrapevine.co.uuk

Winners!

Congratulations to all our competition winners in our Spring ‘13 edition Richard Beales and Carrie Booth won the family tickets to see James and the Giant Peach at the Theatre Royal Amanda Sims won the family ticket to see the Beanbag Music Club at the Theatre Royal Mrs C. Corr won the Nerf Wars Party with Big Bounce Nick Townsend, Amanda Callaghan, Deb Taylor & Sarah Sayer won the family tickets to see Grease by the New Youth Theatre 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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Beeston • Long Eaton • Stapleford • Kimberley • Hucknall • Sutton • Mansfield • Edwinstowe

Local Services

Local Councils Ashfield District Council, Urban Rd, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Call 01623 450000 Broxtowe Borough Council, Foster Ave, Beeston, Call 0115 917 7777 Derbyshire County Council, County Hall, Matlock Call 08456058058 Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Derby Rd, Long Eaton, Call 0845 907 2244

Nottinghamshire County Council, Naming Ceremonies, Various Venues, Call 0300 500 80 80 Sutton in Ashfield Registration Office, Sutton Library, Idlewells Precinct, M-F 9-4.30, Call 0300 500 80 80

Citizens Advice Bureaux and Advice Centres

Mansfield District Council.Civic Centre, Chesterfield Rd South, Call 01623 463463

Beeston CAB, Council Offices, Foster Ave,M,Th, F 10-1; Tu 12-3, Call 0844 499 1193

Newark & Sherwood District Council, Kelham Hall, Kelham, Call 01636 650000

Bereavement Advice Centre, What to Do When Someone Dies, Call 0800 634 9494

Nottingham City Council, Loxley House, Station St, Nottingham Call 0115 915 5555

Eastwood CAB, Library & Info Centre,M-W 9.30-12.30, Th 1-4, Call 08444 994194

Nottinghamshire County Council, Customer Service Call Centre Call 0300 500 80 80

Mansfield CAB, Brunts Business Centre, M-F 9-4, Call 0844 856 3411

Registration & Naming

Stapleford CAB, Care Centre, Church St, Mon/Tues/Thurs am, Call 0115 8835 000

Beeston Registration Office, Beeston Library, Foster Ave,M&Tu9-12.15;1.154.30;W9-12.15-12.45-3.30;F9-12.15-1.15-4, Call 0300 500 80 80

Sutton in Ashfield CAB, Market Street, M-W 9.30-12.30, Call 0844 856 3411.

Eastwood Registration Office, The Health Clinic, Nottingham Rd, Appt only, Call 0300 500 80 80

Annesley Woodhouse Library, Skegby Rd,Tues 2-6, Sat 9-1, Call 01623 750518

Libraries

Hucknall Registration Office, 3A Vine Terrace, Hucknall, Call 0300 500 80 80….

Beeston Library, Foster Ave,M&W 9-7.30, T&F 9-7, Th 9-1,Sat 9-4, Call 0115 925 5168/5084

Long Eaton Registration Office, Town Hall, Weds, Booked Thru Ilkeston, Call 0115 932 1014

Central Library, Angel Row, Nottingham.

Mon-Thurs 9-7, Fri 9-5.30, Sat 9-4, Call 0115 915 2828

Mansfield District Register Office, County House, 100 Chesterfield Rd South, Call 01623 45 20 20

Eastwood Library, Wellington Place,M&Th 9-6, Tues&Sat 9-1, Fri 9-2, Call 01773 712209

For a free listing or to advertise call 01773 528927 or email shirley@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk

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Local Services & Businesses Libraries Contd.

Edgewood Library, Christchurch Rd, Hucknall, Wed 1.30-6, Fri 2-6, Call 0115 964 0138 Edwinstowe Library, High St, Edwinstowe, Tu 9.30-1.15;2-6.30,Th 9.30-1,Fri 9.30-1.15;2-5.30,Sat 9..30-12.30, Call 01623 822280 THE READING AGENCY AND LIBRARIES PRESENT

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE 2013

Toton Library, Stapleford Lane, M 2-6.30, W&F 9.30-12.30; 2-5, Sat 9.30-1, Call 0115 972 6403 Wollaton Library, Bramcote Ln, M,T,T,F 9.30-7, W&S 9.30-1, Call 0115 915 5715

Voluntary Work British Red Cross, First Aid Trainers & Community Educators, Call 01629 582 171 Broxtowe Volunteer Centre, Beeston, Var Opportunities,16yrs+ Call 0115 917 8080 Eastwood Volunteer Bureau, Wellington Place, Call 01773 535255

The Summer Reading Challenge encourages children aged 4 to 11 to read six books during the long summer holiday.

Family Lives, Volunteers Needed to Support Local Families, Call 01623 494320

Children can read whatever they like - fact books, joke books, picture books, audio books - just as long as they are borrowed from the library.

Home-Start Ashfield, Volunteers Needed for Confidential Family Support, Call 01623 513137

Every time your child finishes a book they get stickers and rewards and there’s a certificate for everyone that finishes.

The Summer Reading Challenge is open to all children and is designed for all reading abilities.

Visit your local library to enrol and take part in creepy activities! FREE!

www.readingagency.org.uk

Forest Town Library, Clipstone Rd West, Mansfield, M 9.30-12.30,Tu&F 2-5.30,Th 9.30-6,Sat 9.30-1, Call 01623 623395 Hucknall Library, South Street, M,Th&F 8.30-6, Tu 8.30-7, Sat 9-4, Call 0115 963 2035 Huthwaite Library, Sutton Road, Mon,Wed,Sat 9.30-12.30,Fri 2-5.30, Call 01623 554051 Inham Nook Library, Barn Croft, Chilwell, Th 10-12.30;2-4.30, Sat 9.30-12.30, Call 0115 922 3133 Jacksdale Library, Selston Road, M 1.30-5, Th 1.30-6, Sat 9.30-12.30, Call 01773 605612 Kimberley Library, Main Street, M,W,F,Sat 9.30-1, Mon 2-7, Wed 2-5, Call 0115 938 2322 Kirkby in Ashfield Library, Ashfield Precinct, M,T,Th,F 9-6, Wed&Sat 9-1, Call 01623 753236 Ladybrook Library, Ladybrook Lane, Mansfield, Tu 9.30-1;2-6, Th 9.30-1, Fri 2-5.30, Sat 9-1, Call 01623 622835 Long Eaton Library, Tamworth Rd, Long Eaton, M&Tu 9-5, W,Th,F 9-7,Sa t9-4, Call 0115 973 5426 Mansfield Library, Westgate, Mansfield, Mon-Fri 8.30-5.30, Sat 9-4, Sun 11-3, Call 01623 651 337 Mansfield Woodhouse Library, Church St, Mansfield Woodhouse, M 9.30-12.30, T&Th 9.30-6.30, Fri 9.30-4, Sat 9.30-1, Call 01623 621781 Ravenshead Library, Milton Court, Ravenshead, T,Th,F,S 9-12.30, T&Th 1.30-6, Fri 1.30-5.30, Call 01623 794634 Selston Library, Chapel Road, SACC Campus, Mon 2-6, Wed 9.30-4, Fri 2-5, Sat 9.30-12.30, Call 01773 810093 Stapleford Library, Church St, Mon/Thur 9-7pm, Tues 9-1pm, Fri/Sat 9.30-1pm, Call 0115 939 9178 Sutton in Ashfield Library, Idlewells Shopping Centre,M,T,T,F 9-5.30,Wed 9-6.30, Sat 9-2.30, Call 01623 556296

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Home-Start Mansfield, Volunteers Needed to Support Families with Under 5’s, Call 01623 653391 Home-Start Nottingham, Volunteers Needed to Support Families with Under 5’s, Call 0115 962 4262 Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance, Help With Fundraising Events, Call 0115 941 2255 Mansfield Volunteer Centre, Wood Street, Various Opportunities, Call 01623 651177 Parent Partnership Svc, Supporting Parents of SEN/Disabled Children, Call 0115 948 2888 St John Ambulance, County HQ, Valley Rd, Basford, Call 0115 978 4625 Stapleford Volunteer Bureau, Call 0115 949 1175 Under One Roof, Community Resources, 3A Vine Terrace, 16yrs+, Call 0115 952 1236.

Voluntary Work With Children Literacy Volunteers for Helping Primary School Children, Call 0115 915 0820

Family Friendly Business Opportunities Sarah Ferguson

PartyLite

Candles & Accessories

PartyLite Consultants Needed in This Area Earn Extra Money for a Holiday, New Car, New Clothes etc

Flexible Hours to Suit You NO Start Up Costs Host a PartyLite Party and receive FREE products!

The Future’s Bright with PartyLite!

Sarah Ferguson Tel: 01773 760034 Text: 07737 696840 sarahferguson.partylite.co.uk

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

Independent Phoenix Traders, Flexible Hours. Low Cost Start-Up, Call 0115 928 0815 Jane Hughes, Avon Reps Needed, Free Start-up Kit, Call 01773 767855

Pryor Jordan Family Law Solicitors, for all Family Breakdown, Call 0844 824 3117 Step Change Debt Charity, Free Debt Advice & Help, Call 0800 138 1111

Mama to Me: Make Money; Flexible Selling NEW and Exciting Baby Products, Call 07720 890552

Use Notts Mediation: Resolve Separation & Divorce Amicably, tel 01623 645 868 or Call 0115 910 5555

Now Recruiting for Avon Representatives, Opportunities in the Nottinghamshire Area, Call Ruth/Visit www.ruthsteam.co.uk Call 07973 193362

Food for Families

PartyLite Consultants & Leaders Needed, Notts/Derby all Areas. For Sarah Call 01773 760034 Tropic Skin Care & Cosmetics, Pamper Experience & Free Hostess Gift, Call 07981 815756 Usborne Books, Reps Wanted, Low Cost Starter Kit, Flexible Hours, Call 07971 216994

Domestic Services Buy BackTime, Mansfield/Ashfield, From Cleaning to Errands We can Help!

Call 01623 623004 Josephine Marr, Friendly & Professional Clothing Alteration Service, Call 0115 927 1830 Maids 2 Clean, Professional Domestic Cleaning & Ironing Services, www. maid2clean.co.uk/mansfield Call 01623 641211

Home and Family Services Broxtowe Borough Mediation Service, neighbour disputes, Call 0115 917 3736 Clay’s Barbers, Annesley, Child Friendly Family Barbers, Call 07773 650601 TeamWild PC Solutions for Straightforward Home & Business PC Support: Call 0115 9251092

Family Finances & Law Ajay Khosia, Ravenshead, Wealth Management / Wills & Financial Advice Call 07545 056629

Abel & Cole, Organic Food Delivered to Your Door, Call 0845 262 6262 Beeston Farmer’s Market, 4th Fri monthly 9am-2pm, Call 01623 882200..

Beeston Farmers Market, Stoney St, 4th Fri of each Month, Brooke Farm Shop, Linby, Wide Variety of Locally Grown Produce, Pick Your Own Soft Fruit in Summer, Call 0115 963 2638 Francique Caribbean, Authentic Caribbean Cuisine Delivered to Your Door Call 0115 9602 323 Kimberley Farmers Market, 9am-2pm, 1st Saturday Monthly, Call Come Along!

Mansfield Farmers’ Market, Market Place, 3rd Tues monthly, 9am-4pm, Call 01623 882200.

Out of This World, Organic Ethical Fairtrade Supermarket, Villa St, Beeston, Call 0115 943 1311 Parsnips and Pears Deliver Fresh, Seasonal, Affordable, Local Produce to Your Door, Call 0115 822 8622 Redgates Farm Shop, Brinsley, Home Reared Meat, Vegetables & Local Ales, Call 01773 713403 Spring Farm Shop, Trowell, FR Eggs/Cheeses/Jams/Pickles/Veg, Call 0115 928 2076 Trinity Farm Organics, Cossall, Local Produce/Organic/Biodynamic Call 0115 944 2545 Watnall Farm Shop, Narrow Lane, Home Produced Meat/Farm Bakery, Call 0115 938 5741

Childrenswear

Avon Reps Needed in Local Areas, Free Set Up Kit and Samples, Call 07877 401938

Hopkins Solicitors for Collaborative Family Law & legal Expertise, Call 0115 910 5555

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

Barefoot Books Requires Leaders. Full training & Support Call 07595 628379

JH Legal Services, Wills, Probate & Powers of Attorney, Home Appoints, Call 01773 862608

Bibbles Bandana Bibs, the Practical & Stylish Baby Bib & Nappy Cakes, www. bandana-bibs.co.uk

MacLaren Britton Solicitors, Conveyancing, Employment, Family, Wills, Call 0115 941 1469

Clement Taylor, Sutton in Ashfield, Schoolwear, Guide/Scouts Uniforms, Call 01623 552048

Fun, Rewarding & Family Friendly Work at Home, Jobs Available, Call 01623 825 611 Independent Avon Reps & Team Leaders Wanted, All Areas, Call 07813 038429

And there’s more online! www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts

Mums in Business!

I am a mum from Toton and have been passionate about all things birth and babies for as long as I can remember!

I have been supporting new mothers in and around Nottingham since 2006 and now under the Daisy Birthing brand am offering Active Birthing classes at Bramcote Memorial Hall on a Tuesday evening from 7.30pm.

As a Daisy Birthing teacher I want all pregnant ladies to be confident in their body’s ability and have the knowledge they need to have the birth that`s right for them... be proud of yourself no matter what the outcome.

Yvonne Bailey

T: 07903 206018 E: Yvonne-bailey@lazydaisybirthing.co.uk www.thelazydaisychain.co.uk

Nottingham Off Road Events is run by two busy mums Sarah & Ang . We started the business in 2004 looking to find a business opportunity that would fit around the children we were looking to adopt.

We now have two lovely girls and a growing business offering outdoor adventure sports fun for all ages !

Formally Nottingham Dirt Buggies established in 2004 based at Lockwell Hill Activity Centre in Farnsfield Nottinghamshire. We have recently expanded the business and now specialise in Dirt Buggies & 4x4 Driving, and also offer lots of other activities for all ages.

S�r�� & An� t: 0115 953 9865 e: info@nottsoffroad.co.uk www.nottinghamoffroadevents.co.uk

Sarah Ferguson

2-3 yr olds can join the Razz Fun! Following the launch of Razzamataz Theatre School Mansfield 2 years ago, this September sees the introduction of ‘Razz Tots’ for 2-3 year olds!

Principal Claire Blower says ‘We are very excited to now be able to offer classes for younger children. Not only is it a great introduction to Performing Arts but also a chance to socialise with other tots and parents’.

The parent assisted classes have been specifically designed in line with the Early Years Curriculum and will develop social and motor skills, co ordination and increase confidence. All of which will provide a secure foundation for a child’s development.

Having her own 2 year old daughter, Claire added ‘We recently visited Razz Tots in Sheffield and Freya has been asking everyday when she can go again! She loved it and can’t wait to start’. With exciting themes such as ‘In the jungle’ and ‘Outer space’ the classes are set to be a lot of fun for both Tots and parents alike!

Spaces are limited so book your FREE taster session today!

Claire

For more information call

01623 636171 or 07402 179892, Email: mansfield@razzamataz.co.uk or see

www.razzamataz.co.uk

Classes also available for 4-17 year olds.

Hi, I’m Sarah and I fragrance and illuminate people’s lives with a fabulous range of products from PartyLite. I have been with PartyLite over 3 years now and am so glad that I joined them. I needed to do something to earn some extra money, fit in around my two children and be social, this is the perfect solution!

I began with just a couple of parties a month and soon had about 5 parties a month giving me an extra £300/£400 per month - I had no set up fees or starter kit to buy and PartyLite offered full training and support. The company are fabulous, we have lots of incentives to achieve products, gifts and even a 5* holiday.

I have built my business up around my family commitments and am now a Unit Leader which means I look after a team of PartyLite consultants and help them achieve their goals and build their businesses. My diary is flexible and my earnings exceed that of a part time job easily - I generally earn between £40 - £60 for each party. Last year I achieved the trip incentive and went on an amazing holiday to Mexico, this year I shall be off to Belek, in Turkey.

My part time job has really given me a lifestyle change and I enjoy every minute.

For more information about PartyLite and life as a consultant call me on 07737696840

Although I discovered yoga many years ago, it was after the positive and profound effect that yoga had on my pregnancy, labour and little girl that I decided to specialise in this area.

Following my career as a Nursery Nurse, on becoming a wife and mother I decided to start my own business; Flutterbye babies, embodying my greatest passions in life, babies, families, yoga and teaching.

Through Birthlight training, I now teach pregnancy yoga, baby yoga, inbetweenie yoga and yoga for walkers and beyond.

I love my work and I hope you enjoy it too.

Jenny Dearman Tel: 07841 335285 Email: flutterbyebabies@me.com Website: flutterbyebabies.co.uk

For a free listing or to advertise call 01773 528927 or email shirley@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk

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Local Services & Businesses

LD GO X E P B D AR AW

Local produce for local people All our top quality meat is home or locally produced and prepared in our award winning butchery.

Try our home-made sausages and traditional home-cured bacon, ham and gammon

FRESH MEATS

PASTRIES

Choose from our range of pies from our award winning on-farm

butchery & bakery COLD MEATS

or

get into shape for summer with our low fat products!

Hog Roasts, BBQ & Freezer packs available Farm Shop Opening Times: CHEESES

Monday: Closed Tuesday: 10.00am - 3.00pm Wednesday: 9.00am - 5.00pm Thursday: 9.00am - 5.00pm Friday: 9.00am - 5.00pm Saturday: 8.30am - 3.30pm Sunday: 10.00am - 2.00pm

Hall Farm, Narrow Lane, Watnall, NG16 1HU

0115 938 5741

www.watnallfarmshop.co.uk

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Quality Fitted Children’s Shoes Specially Trained Staff First Walkers to Nearly Teens

Open Tues - Sat 10am-5pm

6 Wollaton Road, Beeston. NG9 2NR

0115 922 3456

Dining and Learning With Nature Exciting plans are underway in the magical world of Ransom Wood on the eastern gateway of Mansfield. Next time you are in the area then take a drive into the park and have a moment to enjoy this special place.

Parents and children are very welcome to pop into the park’s tree lined restaurant, Forever Green, for a coffee or a tasty lunch in the week.

Meanwhile, the park’s new nursery, Cedar House is ‘under construction’ and will be ready for September 2013. Children will have the luxury of a spacious woodland play area and a home from home feel in a nursery run by Christine and Steve Doubtfire who run Smarties in Mansfield.

We look forward to welcoming you to a world where you can dine and learn with nature. For more information see:

www.forever-green.info and www.cedarhousenursery.co.uk

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30 Gordon Road, West Bridgford. NG2 5LN

0115 922 3456

www.thelittleshoecompany.co.uk

Back to School Shoes

&

Summer Sandals

IN STOCK NOW!

And there’s more online! www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts

Local Services & Businesses Childrenswear Contd JoJo Maman BeBe, The Poultry, Fabulous Maternity/Baby/Children’s Clothing & Nursery Equipment, Call 01159 586610 Josephine Marr, Friendly & Professional Clothing Alteration Service, Call 0115 927 1830 Kiddicare, Castle Marine Retail Park, Maternity/Baby/Childrenswear/ Equipment, Call 0845 164 700 Label Traders Factory Shop, Sutton, Ex M&S/Mothercare+More!

Call 01623 554026 Piccolo Designer & Christening Children’s Wear, Edwinstowe, 0-12yrs, Call 01623 824000 Prem2Pram, Premature Baby Clothing 0-1lb & up to 6 months, Call 07971 331487 Sue’s Nearly Nues, Sandiacre, New+Nearly New Equip/Clothes/Toys Call 0115 939 6737 The Little Emporibum, Eco Boutique, West End Arcade, Nottingham, Call 07708 336630 The Little Shoe Company. Wollaton Rd, Beeston, Quality Fitted Kids Shoes, Call 0115 922 3456

Children’s Furniture & Equipment

Martelle Photography, Wedding & Event Photography, Call 07825 002166 Neil Lancashire Photographer, Quality Creative, Family, Children, New Born Portraits. Call 07831 691 326 New Creation Photography, Eastwood/ Mobile, Bumps/Babies/Family Portraits, Call 07889 855551 Nottingham Family Portraits, Natural Light Lifestyle Photography, Newborns | Children | Families, Call 07900 884449 Oehlers Photography, Weddings/ Lifestyle Portraits, Bumps to Babies, Call 01332 871654 Profiles Studio, Derby Rd, Stapleford, Family/Baby Portraits, Call 0115 939 4998 Sara Hazeldine Photography, Lifestyle Portrait Photographer, Call 07971 644523 Studio-Twenty4, Idlewells Centre, Sutton, Early Years/Portraits/Weddings/Events, Call 01623 555794

Books, Toys and Gifts

They grow up quickly... so capture a moment in time with hand and footprints in clay.

Bristols Early Days, Sutton-inAshfield, The Nursery & Toy Specialist, Call 01623 554227

Sue’s Nearly Nues

Buying and selling new & nearly new clothes 0-3yrs, equipment and nursery goods in as new condition

Stock arriving daily!!

0115 939 6737

52 Station Rd, Sandiacre NG10 5AS

facebook.com/sues-nearly-nues

Brundlefly, Create Your Own Storage Solution, Small Furniture for Kids, Call 01773 762400 Sue’s Nearly Nues, Sandiacre, New+Nearly Equip/Clothes/Toys, Call 0115 939 6737

Murals and Painted Furniture Puzzle Cottage Murals, Individual Artwork & Airbrushing, Call 07929 268265

The very reasonable prices include all paint, painting and expert glazing too!

Make fantastic presents.

Booking required. For full details please call

01623 620781

11 White Hart Street, Mansfield NG18 1DG

www.glazeyplace.co.uk

Barefoot Books- Book your Fairytales & Cocktails Party! Call 07595 628379 Buzz Ceramics, Kimberley, Hand Painted Personalised Gifts, Call 0115 875 3664 Host an Usborne Book Party,Free Hostess Gift Plus Free Books. Call 07971 216994

MARKETPLACE coming soon!

Knot Just Jigs, Traditional Wooden Toys, Rag Dolls, Train sets, Jigsaws, Party Bags & Fillers. Call 07805 025945,

Play Forums & Craft Stores

Little Duck Creations, Beautiful Nursery Art, www.littleduckcreations.co.uk, Call 01949 842 714

Ashfield Play Forum, Sutton, Craft Store & New Toy Library for Families, Call 01623 441168

Miran McEntee, Hand Drawn Intricate Designs for Businesses/Cards & Gifts, Call 07743471110

PaperGekko for Personalised Children’s Stationery & Gifts, www.papergekko.co.uk Pot N Kettle Paint a Pot Café, Beeston, Commission/Create Your Own Unique Gift! Call 0115 922 8029 Smallprint Gifts, Hand-crafted Fine Silver Jewellery Pieces Touched by Someone you Love, Call 07807 870297

Family Photographers

The Baby Bakery, Baby Nappy Cakes, Towel Cakes, Pamper Cakes & More!

Call 07528 483109

Double Image Photography, Beeston, Family Portraits/Weddings Call 0115 925 2725 Expert Baby Photographer: Gives free Baby name e-book as gift. Claim your copy here www.polleyphotography.com /Babynames/ Call 07766 274205 Forever Young Photography,Westwood, Portraits/Weddings, Call 01773 783844 Mark Walker Photography, Family/ Individual Portraits & Weddings, Call 07921 513324

Toy Libraries Our new Marketplace

in our next editions will be

just the place

for businesses and services wanting to reach over 37000 local families For more information please

call

01773 528927

for 0 to 8 year olds

My Chocolate Explosion, Chocolate & Candy Bouquets, the Perfect Gift!

Call 01623 552053

The Shabby Hut, Mansfield, Shabby Chic Painted Furniture & Vintage Homeware, Appt. Only, Call 07849 196561

Baby Whisper, Sarah Wilkes, One of the UK’s leading Newborn & Child Photographers, Call 07790 158741

TOY LIBRARY PROJECT

Beeston Fields Toy Library & Play, Beeston Fields School Site, 0-5yrs, Thurs 11.30-12.30, Call 0115 917 3657

● Open to children & their parents & carers who live in the District of Ashfield. ● Access to a wide variety of good quality toys, with friendly helpful staff on hand to offer help & advice. ● FREE membership

Opening Times

Mondays from 9am to 1pm (except Bank Hols) Tuesdays 9am to 4.30pm Thursdays 9am to 12 noon and the first Saturday morning of the month from 9am to 12 noon

Call 01623 441168

www.ashfieldplayforum.co.uk Broxtowe Play Forum, Craft Shop Open for Families/Groups All Ages, Wed 10.30-2pm, Call 0115 949 1497

Mansfield Play Forum, Botany Ave, Dropin for Members, Tues/Thur 10-1pm, Weds 11-7pm, Call 01623 421149

Mansfield Play Forum, Botany Ave, Scrap Store, Toy Library, Equip. Hire, Call 01623 421149

Toy Library & Play Session, Beeston Central Children’s Centre, Tues 10-11.30, Call 0115 993 5740

Child and Family Welfare

Toy Library & Pop in & Play Session, Stapleford Children’s Centre, Tues 9-11, Fri 2-3.15, Call 0115 916 2770

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

For a free listing or to advertise call 01773 528927 or email shirley@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk

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New Kids on the Block!

Keep their brains active over the summer holidays with Kumon

Cedar House Nursery

will be opening at Ransom Wood, Mansfield in September 2013.

Having developed Smarties Day Nursery over the last 7 years, owners Christine and Steve Doubtfire are really excited about this opportunity to develop a new nursery in this amazing woodland setting. With 70 acres of woodland to explore and a secure, spacious woodland play area for children to enjoy on a daily basis, Cedar House will share the same emphasis on learning through play that resulted in Smarties being awarded OUTSTANDING by Ofsted in November 2011.

For further information about this unique development please contact Christine on

01623 636100

email: cedarhousenursery@btinternet.com

www.cedarhousenursery.co.uk

Learning is just like exercise: take several weeks off and the treadmill feels a lot steeper when you finally get back on. It’s no different with maths and reading. Research suggests that a long break can result in a decline of mathematical, reading and language skills as well as concentration levels. Kumon offers individualised maths and English study programmes tailored to all ages and abilities, and we don’t stop studying over the summer.

It is an exciting time at your Long Eaton Study Centre, where a new Instructor has recently taken over.

Before becoming a primary school teacher, Dave Terry worked in the telecommunications industry as a software project manager. He said “I am looking forward to working in partnership with parents to discover each child’s potential as I take the Long Eaton Study Centre forward.”

Long Eaton Kumon Study Centre

Dave Terry 0115 727 0222 kumon.co.uk

Pyjama Drama is drama and creative play classes for children up to 7 years old.

A unique programme, developed in line with the National Curriculum, incorporating original music and literally hundreds of drama themes, Pyjama Drama allows your child to pretend and explore in small, age-differentiated classes. It helps develop confidence and communication skills, concentration and cooperation as well as creativity. (And it’s lots of fun!)

Pyjama Drama is all about ‘Let’s Pretend’ - we could be fighting dragons or flying to the moon, seeking out pirates or just having cake and tea. Why don’t you come and see?

Call Jane on 01636 858280 or email: janeh@pyjamadrama.com

www.pyjamadrama.com

Child and Family Welfare Contd.

Midlands Women’s Aid, Drop-in, The Bank, Stapleford, Tues & Thurs Term Time Only, Call 0115 925 7647

Parenting Courses and Advice

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

Missing People 24hr Helpline, Support/Sightings & to Report Call Freefone 116 000

Family Lives-Freephone Helpline & Listening Service for Parents, Call 0808 800 2222

Alateen, Supports Young People Affected

by Alcoholism, 12-17 Call 020 7407 0215 Beeston Family Centre, Trevor Rd, Family Support, 0-8yrs, Call 0115 9935740 Broxtowe Women’s Project, Domestic Violence Support Line, Call 01773 719111 Child Exploitation & Online Protection, Report Online Abuse, www.ceop.police.uk CHILDLINE, Free & Confidential National Helpline & Advice for Children, Call 0800 1111 Childnet International, Adv on Keeping Children Safe Online, www.childnet.com, Children’s Society, Help & Understanding for Children, Call 0115 942 2974 FAME, Family Mediation Service, Help in Family Disputes, Call 0115 985 8855

Missing People’s Message Home, Confidential Help/Adv, Call Freefone 116 000 Nottinghamshire Family Information Service, Call 0800 781 2168 Nottinghamshire Women’s Aid, Domestic Abuse, 1-1 support/drop-in/ women’s group, www.nottswa.org Call 0808 800 0340 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

Families Anonymous, Families Affected by Drug Use Helpline, Call 0845 1200 660

Samaritans, 24 hr Support for Distress or Suicidal Despair, Call 08457 90 90 90

Home-Start Ashfield, Free Confidential Family Support For Families with Under 5’s, Call 01623 513137

Social Services, Help & Support for Children, Young People & Families in Ashfield & Mansfield, Call 01623 433433

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

Social Services, Help & Support for Children, Young People & Families in Broxtowe, Call 0115 917 5800

Home-Start Nottingham, Free Confidential Family Support for Families with Under 5’s, Call 0115 962 4262 Midlands Women’s Aid, (Domestic Violence Helpline), Call 0115 925 7647

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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

Hucknall Library, Sure Start Information Drop In, Fri 9.30-11am, Term Time Call 0115 963 2035 Instructions Not Included, Parentcraft & Antenatal Workshops, Call 0793 527 4656 Natural Birthing Company, HypnoBirthing®, Labour, Birth & Practical Parenting Sessions, Call 07702 860888

Sure Start Newstead, Dads Group, 3rd Sat of Each Month, 10am-12noon, Call 01623 753828

One Parent Families Gingerbread, Advice & Support for Single Parents, Call 0808 802 0925 National Assoc of Widows, Offers Comfort & Friendship, Call 024 7663 4848 National Council for the Divorced, Separated & Widowed, Call 01909 532 160 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

NCT Antenatal Classes and Postnatal Support Call 0300 330 0700

Fostering and Adoption

Young Parents U21, Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s Centre, Wed 1pm, Call 01623 666370

Adopt Together, Adoption Service of Faith in Families: www.faithinfamilies.org

Dads!

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

Families Need Fathers, Keeping Parents & Children in Contact, Call 0300 0300 363 Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s Centre, Dads Group, One Sat am Monthly, Call 01623 666370 Notts Dads Forum, 4 Parents/Carers of Children with Autism, facebook.com/ nottsdadsforum

Core Assets Fostering Call 0800 169 8388

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

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

St. Leonard’s Dad & Toddlers Group, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton, 3rd Sat of month 10-12am, Call 07976 855 768

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

Stay At Home Dads, Dad’s Views/ Chat/News/Support or Rant! www.stayathomedads.co.uk

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

And there’s more online! www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts

Family Wellbeing & Health and Antenatal Services Linda Murray

01623 555671 - 07866 003321 Massage Therapy Holistic Facials & Ear Candling at

Beauty Angels

Sutton in Ashfield

www.lindamurraytherapist.co.uk Rainbow Playgroup for Rainbow Babies & Families, 1st Fri Monthly From May 3rd, 1-3pm, Ravensdale Sure Start, Mansfield, SANDS Helpline, Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Support, Call 020 7436 5881 The Miscarriage Assoc. Support & Advice Helpline, Call 01924 200799

Family Health and Wellbeing Alcoholics Anonymous, Adv/Help/ Support to Give Up Alchohol Call 0845 769 7555

Katie Williams, Nutritionist & Emotional Eating Specialist, Call 07795 116284 Linda Murray @ Beauty Angels, Sutton, Massage Therapy, Facials, Ear Candling, Call 01623 555671 Macmillan Cancer Support, Living with Cancer - Emotional & Financial Support Call 0808 808 00 00 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 0800 00 22 00 SORT IT OUT with Positive Threads Hypnotherapy, FREE consultation, Call 0115 938 6633

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 Cancer Journey, Village Hotel Chilwell, Self Help Group for People/Family Support, 7pm, 1st Mon Monthly, Just Come Along Call 01159 468 902 Debra Mandeir, Emotional Freedom Technique for Pain/Stress/Trauma/ Phobias, Call 07411 843 511

Scarlet Moonchild

Natural Health & Beauty Specialist Reflexology, Reiki, Massage & more Organic, vegan friendly products

www.innercalmholistics.com

Tel: 07858 654070 (Hucknall) The Anaphylaxis Campaign, Extreme Allergic Reaction Helpline Call 01252 542029 The Meningitis Trust, Info/Support/ Counselling Helpline, Call 0808 80 10 388

Our Tried and Tested Recipes!

Are you over 14 weeks pregnant?

Then join us for our 6 week course of fabulous Antenatal/Active Birth Classes in Bramcote Each class consists of 4 elements:

Yoga Inspired movement to help ease common pregnancy ailments & prepare you for how to work with your body on baby`s birthing day Breathing techniques to bring confidence and focus Birth physiology education And fabulous relaxation to aid a good night’s sleep

For more information please call Yvonne on 07903 206018 or email: Yvonne-bailey@lazydaisybirthing.co.uk www.thelazydaisychain.co.uk Tranquility Holistic Therapy Centre, Chilwell, Holistic Therapies, Wellbeing Classes and Beauty Treatments, Call 0115 922 1919 Yoga Classes, Ease Stress/Anxiety/ Asthma/Back Problems & Depression, Call 07966 245417

Hospitals and NHS Direct Ashfield Community Hospital, Portland St, Kirkby, Call 01623 785050 City Hospital Campus, Hucknall Rd, Nottingham, Call 0115 969 1169

1. Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5 and lightly butter an oven dish, about 1.5 litre capacity. Cut the courgettes into 3mm thick slices.

2. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat and add the courgettes. Once they are sizzling nicely, but before they start to brown, turn the heat down and season with a little salt; this helps draw out their moisture. Cook the courgettes gently, stirring often and breaking them down a little with your spatula or wooden spoon as they become tender. Continue to cook until they have softened almost to the point of mushiness – up to half an hour. Add the garlic when you think they are almost done. You should end up with a fragrant, garlicky, rough courgette puree.

3. Meanwhile, bring a large pan of water to the boil, salt it well and add the pasta. Cook for a minute or two less than the minimum time suggested on the packet, so it is marginally underdone.

4. Drain the pasta well. Add the courgettes and stir to combine. Tear up the mozzarella and add it to the pasta, along with the cream.

5. Season with salt and pepper and stir it all together one more time.

6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared oven dish and give it a good grating of Parmesan or other hard cheese. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until piping hot and golden brown on top. Serve straight away.

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

NHS Direct, 24 Hr Illness Advice & Info Helpline, Call 0845 4647

TPM First Aid Training, Training & Courses for Groups, Parents & Carers Call 07968 269861

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

Directions

British Red Cross, Courses Held at Various Venues, Call 01629 582 171

Mansfield Community Hospital, Sutton Rd, Call 01623 785050

Prep time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20-25 mins Servings:4 A knob of butter 500g courgettes, trimmed 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 250g pasta shapes, such as penne or rigatoni 2 balls of buffalo mozzarella (250g in total) 2 tablespoons double cream Freshly grated Parmesan, hard goat’s cheese or other well-flavoured hard cheese Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

First Aid Training for Parents and Carers

Pisces Training, Edwinstowe, Adult/ Paediatric First Aid, Health & Safety, Call 01623 827615

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

Ingredients

All details for doctors can now be found in our online phonebook. Please visit our website

King’s Mill Hospital, Mansfield Rd, Suttonin-Ashfield, Call 01623 622515

Welcome to the first of our collection of easy, quick and affordable recipes for you and your family which have all become firm favourites of ours here at the FG. Here’s our current fave from River Cottage:

Hugh’s Courgettes & Mozzarella Pasta

Doctors

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

Health Centres Beeston Clinic, Wollaton Rd, Call 0115 925 4281 Eastwood Health Clinic, Nottingham Rd, Call 01773 712218 Hucknall Health Centre, Curtis St, Call 0115 883 2100 Huthwaite Health Centre, New St, Huthwaite Call 01623 513147 Kimberley Clinic, Newdigate St, Call 0115 916 3301 Long Eaton Health Centre, Midland St, Long Eaton, Call 0115 855 4001 Mansfield Health Centre, St John St, Mansfield, Call 01623 622541 Mansfield Woodhouse Health Centre, Church St, Call 01623 420692

Antenatal Services & Support 4D Babyview Ltd, Nottingham Rd Clinic, Mansfield, 4D & Ultrasound Baby Scans, Call 01623 624137 Ace Babes Family Network, Families After Assisted Conception Call 0800 008 7464 Action on Pre Eclampsia, Support & Information Helpline, Call 020 8427 4217 Hypnobirth Courses for Relaxed Childbirth in Notts & Derbys, Call 0796 303 713 Infant Insight, Postnatal Education Workshops to Expectant Parents, Call 01623 230168 Instructions Not Included, Parentcraft & Antenatal Workshops, Call 0793 527 4656 Labour, Delivery & Pain Relief at Ethel Wainwright School, Wed Monthly, Call 01623 410090 Natural Birthing Company, HypnoBirthing®, Labour, Birth & Practical Parenting Sessions, Call 07702 860888

Oak Tree lane Health Centre, Jubilee Way South, Mansfield, Call 01623 651261

NCT Bumps, Babies & Beyond, The Elms Nursery, Long Eaton, Fri 9.30-11.30am, Call 07711 956 779

Oates Hill Health Centre, Forest St, Sutton Call 01623 5577136

NCT, Helping to Prepare for Birth and Parenthood Call 0844 243 6000

Selston Health Centre, Nottingham Rd, Call 01773 810245

Window to the Womb, Bramcote, 3D/4D Baby Bonding Scans, Early Sexing at 16wks, Also at Kiddicare, Call 0115 877 6945

Stapleford Care Centre, Church Street, Call 0115 883 5000

For a free listing or to advertise call 01773 528927 or email shirley@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk

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Antenatal, Postnatal & Baby Groups Antenatal & Postnatal Wellbeing Fit Bumps Fit Mums Buggy Push

Fitness & fun for mums and babies Wednesdays 10.30-11.30am Kingsway Park, Kirkby See website for details

or call Fiona on: 07877 083101 email: fiona.nelson1@ntlworld.com

www.FitBumpsFitMums.co.uk

Bramcote Leisure Centre, Derby Rd, Aqua Natal Swim & Class, Wed 11.15-12pm, Call 0115 917 3000 Fit Back & Bumps, Mansfield & Ashfield, The Ante Natal Class with a Difference!

Call 07542 228428 Fit BumpsFit Mums Antenatal Classes, Kirkby, Mansfield & More Venues to Come!

Call 07877 083101 Flutterbye Babies, Pregnancy Yoga 16wks-Birth, Classes Throughout Notts, Call 07841 335285 Inner Beauty, Pregnancy Massage & Reflexology, Long Eaton & Mobile, Call 07570 463 442 Inner Calm Holistics, Hucknall, Pregnancy Massage & Reflexology, Call 07858 654070

Bliss, Premature & Sick Babies, Free Support/Adv Helpline, Call 0500 618 140 Claire Elwood, Placenta Encapsulation Specialist, Call 07951 949456 Cry-sis, Support for Families with Excessively Crying Babies Call 08451 228 669 Open House, Postnatal Depression & Anxiety Support in Nottingham. www.facebook.com/openhousenotts Call 07950 945044

Mansfield Woodhouse Library, Rhyme Time Tues 1-1.30pm Term Time, Call 01623 621781

BABES Breastfeeding Support Group, Chilwell Children’s Centre,12.45-2.45 Thur, Call 0115 993 5780 BABES, Beeston Central Children’s Centre, Trevor Rd, Wed 10-11.30, Call 0115 993 5740 BABES, Breast Friends Support Group, Tin Hat Centre, Selston, Fri 10-12noon, Call 01623 753828 Breast Feeding Group, Sherwood East Childrens Centre, Clipstone, Mon am, Call 01623 629203 Breast Feeding Social Group, Butlers Hill Children’s Cntr, Hucknall, Mon 1-2.45pm, Call 0115 948 8910

National Breastfeeding Helpline, Call 0300 100 0212

Mums & Babies Buggy Push, Kirkby, Sutton & Mansfield Call 07877 083101

Stapleford Care Centre, BABES Breastfeeding Support,Tues 1-2.30, Thurs 9.30-11am, Call 0115 916 2770

Pregnancy & Postnatal Yoga, Wollaton, with Shama Yoga, Pregnancy Class-Wed 6pm Call 07969 150203

Treasure Chest Group, Kirkby Central & West Children’s Centre, Wed 9.30-11am, Call 01623 723232

Midwives and Doulas Birth by Design Doula Services, Helping to Take the ‘Fear’ Out of Birthing, Call 0794 402 1615 Confident Mother Doulas, Birth & Postnatal, Lactation Consultants, Breast Pumps & Slings, Call 079444 88535 Natural Birthing Company, HypnoBirthing®, Labour, Birth & Practical Parenting Sessions, Call 07702 860888 Rachel Wardle, East Midlands Midwifery Practice, Call 07905 326705 Taylormaid Doulas, Support for New Mums in Their Own Home, Call 0115 981 7175

Postnatal Services & Support

Jellie Beans to Jellie Babies, Kirkby Central Children’s Centre, 0-18m, Thurs 1-2.30pm, Call 01623 723232

Breastfeeding Support

MamaBabyBliss, Pregnancy Yoga & Massage, Chilwell/W. Bridgford, Call 07561 303780

Stork Talk, Preparation for Labour & Birth Workshops by Practising Registered Midwives, Call 07960 671 597

Huthwaite Children’s Centre, Under Ones, Fri 9.30-11, Call 01623 516592

Kirkby Under Ones, The Summit Centre, Wed 9.30-11.00am, Call 01623 723232

Lazy Daisy, Active Birthing Classes, Movement/Relaxtion/Education, Toton Call 079444 88535

Sole Nutrition, Stapleford, Relexology for Pregnancy & Postnatal, Call 0115 939 8313

Bundles of Fun, Eastwood Children’s Centre, Mon 10.30-12, Call 0115 993 5750

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

Mama Jewels Nursing Necklaces & Bracelets for Yummy Mummys, Call 07720 890552

Pregnancy Yoga Chilwell 16wksBirth, Includes Postures/Breath Techniques/Relaxation/Meditation www.nottinghamyoga.org.uk Call 07966 245417

Bumps & Babies, Pleasley Hill Children’s Centre, Mansfield, Wed am, Term Time, Call 01623 819940

Nappies BabiPur, Cloth Nappies, Slings, Consultations & Home Parties, Call 07917 411549 Nappuccino Meetings. Nappy Bank & City Cash-back Scheme Info, 3rd Wed Monthly, Central Library, 10.30-12.30pm, Call 0115 925 9390 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 The Little Emporibum, Eco Boutique, West End Arcade, Nottingham, Call 07708 336630

Baby Groups & Activities Babbles, Bumps & Babies, Selston Tin Hat,Fri 10-12, 0-18m, Call 01623 753828 Baby Business, Butlers Hill Children’s Cntr, Hucknall, Tues, 0-12m, Call 0115 948 8910 Baby Group 0-2yrs, Stapleford Children’s Centre, Wed 10-11.15, Call 0115 916 2770 Baby Group, Sherwood East Childrens Centre, Clipstone, Alt Tues, 10,30, Call 01623 629203

Mums’ Choir Beeston, Assumption Church Hall, Foster Ave, Mon 10-11.30am, 0-2yrs Call 07793 244008 NCT Bumps & Babies, Hucknall, Watnall Rd Community Centre, Fri 10- 12am, Call 07970 020274 NCT Bumps & Babies, St Johns Hall, College St, Long Eaton, Thur 10.3012.30pm, Call 07970 020274 NCT Bumps and Babies, Chilwell Rd Methodist, Beeston, Wed 9.30-11.30am Call 07970 020274 NCT Bumps, Babies & Beyond, Trent College, Oblensky Building, Derby Rd, Long Eaton, Fri 9.30-11am 0-3yrs, Call 07970 020274 Nottm Trent Twins & Multiple Birth Club, Self Help Support, www. nottinghamtwins.org.uk, Play & Weigh, Rosebrook School Gym, Mansfield, Tue 10-11.30am, Call 01623 410090 Stay & Play, Pleasley Hill Childrens Centre, Mansfield, Fri 1.30-3pm Call 01623 819940

Inner Beauty Pregnancy & Baby Massage, Mobile/Classes incl Denz, Beeston Call 07570 463 442 Learnbaby Massage, Home & Small Groups in Beeston/Toton Area, Call 0115 972 4751 Linda Murray. Baby Massage at Ollie’s Fun Shack, Ollerton, Wed pm, Call 07866 003321 Pregnancy , Baby and Toddler Massage and Yoga with MAMA BABY BLISS. www.mamababybliss.com/teachers/ vanessataylor, Call 07561 303780 Sole Nutrition, Stapleford, Relexology, Baby Yoga & Massage Classes, Call 0115 939 8313

Signing for Babies UNITED KINGDOM

the UK’s favourite baby signing classes

what does your baby have to say to you?

Babies have a lot to say.

And because they can’t speak, they (and you) can often get very frustrated.

We sing nursery rhymes and learn everyday baby signs, followed by playtime and refreshments.

So why not find out more about Tiny Talk’s baby signing classes in your area.

Ages: Newborn-2yrs

Alicia Eaves – 07450 966291 Email: aliciae@tinytalk.co.uk Web: www.tinytalk.co.uk/aliciae

Please contact me regarding my classes in: Beeston, Nuthall, Stapleford, Bilborough & Wollaton

Under 1’s Baby Group, Awsworth Children’s Centre, Tues 9.-10.30am, Call 0115 916 2770.

Tiny Talk, Baby Signing for 0-2yrs in Beeston & Nuthall, Call 07984 536763

Under Ones at Brierley House, Sutton, Run by Sure Start, Fri 9.30-11am, Call 01623 450464

Tiny Talk, St Johns Church Hall, Long Eaton, Wed 9.45am18m-2yrs, 11am & 12.15pm Babies, Call 07711 177241

Baby Massage & Yoga

Baby Swimming

Linda Murray 07866 003321 Baby Massage Classes at

Swimming lessons for babies age 6 weeks to 3 years Preparing babies for our EMSA swim school

Ollie’s Fun Shack

Ollerton New venues soon!

www.lindamurraytherapist.co.uk Baby & Toddler Yoga, Cherubs Day Nursery, Kimberley, Thurs 10am Call 0115 938 9090 Baby Massage 0-6m, Newstead & Annesley Children’s Cntr, Ring for Info, Call 01623 753828 Baby Sensory, Developmental Classes 0-13m, Beeston & Stapleford, Call 07779 256090

Ace Babes Family Network, Families After Assisted Conception Call 0800 008 7464

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

Beeston, The Baby Massage Room, Baby Massage Classes with Lynne, Call 0115 919 1530

Association of Post-Natal Illness, Depression/Anxiety Helpline, Call 020 7386 0868

Bumps & Babies, Beeston North Children’s Centre, Up to 18m, Fri 2-3, Call 0115 993 5740

Broxtowe Sport at New Stapleford Community Hall, Mother and Baby Yoga, Mon 10.30am, Call 01159173572

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FlutterbyeBabies BabiesBaby Baby&&Toddler Toddler Flutterbye Yoga,Birth BirthtotoWalking WalkingThroughout Throughout Yoga, Notts,E.E.flutterbyebabies@me.com flutterbyebabies@me.com Notts, Call 07841 335285 Call 07841 335285 www.flutterbyebabies.co.uk www.flutterbyebabies.co.uk

www.emsababies.co.uk

EAST MIDLANDS SWIMMING ACADEMY

www.em-sa.co.uk

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

EMSA Babies, Small Friendly Classes/ Warm Pools. Preparing for our EMSA Swim School. Call 01773 744899 Puddle Ducks, Unique Baby & Toddler Swimming Classes for 0-4yrs across Notts, Call 07906 191504,

And there’s more online! www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts

Children’s Centres & Toddler Groups Water Babies, Swimming Classes for U24m, Various Venues, Free Taster Sessions, Call 01636 815567

Children’s Centres Awsworth Children’s Centre, Awsworth primary School, The Lane, Call 0115 916 2770.

Beeston Central Children’s Centre, The Family Centre, Trevor Rd, Call 0115 993 5740 Beeston North & Lenton Abbey Children’s Centre, Beeston Fields School, Call 0115 993 5740 Bellamy Children’s Centre, Bellamy Rd Estate, Mansfield, Call 01623 665990 Butlers Hill & Broomhill Children’s Centre, Hucknall, Call 0115 948 8910 Chilwell & Attenboro Children’s Centre, Hoggett Drive, Inham Nook, Call 0115 993 5780 Eastwood Sure Start Children’s Centre, Chewton St, Call 0115 993 5750 Forest Town Children’s Centre, Clipstone Rd West, Mansfield, Call 01623 665980 High Leys Children’s Centre, Annie Holgate Inf Sch, Hucknall Call 0115 988 9090 Huthwaite Children’s Centre, All Saints Centre, Common Rd, Call 01623 516592 Kirkby Central & West Children’s Centre, Sutton Middle Lane, Kirkby, Call 01623 723232 Kirkby East Children’s Centre, Summit Centre, Pavillion Rd, Call 01623 723232 Ladybrook Children’s Centre, Rosebrook Primary Sch Site, Mansfield, Call 01623 410090 Long Eaton Children’s Centre, Lime Grove, Long Eaton, Call 01629 532625 Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s Centre, Swan Lane, Mansfield, Call 01623 666370 Newstead & Annesley Children’s Centre, Newstead Village, Call 01623 753828 Oak Tree Children’s Centre, Jubilee Way North, Mansfield Call 01623 663220 Pleasley Hill/Bull Farm, Woburn lane, Mansfield Call 01623 819940 Rural Families Children’s Centre, Tin Hat Centre, Selston, Call 01773 864510 Sherwood East Childrens Centre, Fourth Ave, Edwinstowe, Call 01623 629203 Stapleford Sure Start Children’s Centre, Albany Sch, Grenville Dr., Call 0115 916 2770 Summer House Children’s Centre, Clare Rd, Sutton Call 01623 510946 Sutton Central Children’s Centre, Westbourne view, Sutton, Call 01623 450464 Titchfield & Oakham Children’s Centre, Princes St, Mansfield Call 01623 421880 Wollaton Children’s Centre, Arleston Drive, Wollaton Call 0115 876 2185

Resources for Groups & Schools

British Red Cross, First Aid Courses to Suit Your Needs, Call 01629 582 171 Broxtowe Play Forum, Scrap Store, Craft Shop, Equipment Hire Call 0115 949 1497 Buzz Ceramics, Mobile Pottery Painting Studio, All Ages Call 0115 875 3664 Dazzle Entertainment, Rhymes/Puppets/ Music/Games/Circus Workshops+ Call 07722 830840 DODGERS CIRCUS WORKSHOPS, School Workshops, Team Building, Corporate Events, from £75, Call 07813 038429 www.dodgerscircusworkshops.co.uk

Toddler Groups in Beeston, Chilwell & Attenborough Adventurers Toddler Group, Plessey Club, Technology Dr, Beeston, Mon am, Call 0115 922 5188 Attenborough Church Pre-School Baby & Toddler Group, Village Hall, Mon 1.30-3pm, Call 07714 577171 Barney’s Under 5’s, St Barnabas Church, Inham Rd, Chilwell, Mon & Fri 9.30-11.15am, jopudney@postmaster. co.uk Beeston Family Centre, Trevor Rd, P&T Group, Thurs 10.30-11.30am, Call 0115 9935740 Busy Toddlers, Beeston North Children’s Centre, 10.30-11.30 Thurs, Call 0115 993 5740 Chilwell Rd P&T Group, Methodist Church, Beeston Tues & Wed 9.30-11.15am, Call 0115 922 5161 Company P&T Group, Beeston Youth & Comm Centre, Mon 9.45-11.15am, Call 0115 915 1161 Dagfa Nursery Stay & Play, Broadgate, Beeston, 0-5yrs, £2 per family, Wed 10-11.30am, Call 0115 913 8330 Happy Tots P & T Group, Christchurch Hall, Beeston, Thurs 10-11.30am, Call 0115 967 8145 Little Acorns Toddler Group, Wollaton Rd Methodist Ch, Mon 9.15-11am, Come Along!

Messy Play, Beeston North Children’s Centre, Mon 1.30-3, Call 0115 993 5740 Play & Toy Library, Chilwell Children’s Centre, Inham Nook,Wed 9.30-11.30, Call 0115 993 5780 Rainbow Club, Rylands Methodist Church, Wed 10-11.30am, All Welcome, Call 0115 943 1164 Toy Library, Beeston North Children’s Centre, Fri 10-11am, Call 0115 993 5740 Under 5’s, Beeston Free Evangelical Ch, Broadgate Mon & Thurs 9.45-11.45am, Call 0115 925 8909

Toddler Groups in Bramcote & Wollaton Explorers P&T Group St. Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Hall Drive Tues 9.45-11.15am, Call 07818 060 316

Ashfield Play Forum, Scrap Store, Equipment Hire, Craft Shop, Call 01623 441168

German speaking P&T Group, St. Leonard’s Community Centre, Wollaton, Fri Fortnightly, Call 07901 372602

Blakeley Lane, Eco training and Campsite, www.blakeleylanecampsite.co.uk Call 07763 392644

Grangewood Carers & Toddlers, Methodist Church, Grangewood Rd, Wollaton, Tues 1.30pm Call 0115 925 8093

Lanky Bill’s Fun Shack voucher

White Post Farm voucher

Get 1 FREE

including 2 bags of animal feed

Buy 1

Voucher must be presented on entry *2 children for the price of 1 with this voucher. *Valid until 6/9/13. *One voucher only per visit & paying child.

10% off admission

Voucher must be presented on entry

Farm open daily from 10am Offer valid every day

Tel no. 01773 767050

Tel no. 01623 882977 www.whitepostfarm.co.uk

Nottingham Off Road Events

Jungletastic

Buy 1 Get 1 Half Price

2 for 1

www.lankybills.com

On the Junior Dirt Buggy Circuit Price is £10 per session for 7-14yrs

Ref FGV1 must be quoted on booking & voucher presented on entry. Offer closes 31/8/13

voucher

offer

Voucher must be presented on entry 2 children for the price of 1 with this voucher.

One voucher per visit.

Valid until 31st August.

Rules of play apply.

Tel no. 0115 9539865 www.nottinghamoffroadevents.co.uk

Tel no. 0115 975 1113 Email: info@jungletastic.com www.jungletastic.com

Pirates

Little Wickets

2 for 1

FREE

Play Centre

entry

Voucher must be presented on entry

Offer valid until 31/8/13 One voucher per customer Youngest child free Tel no. 01159 603 363 www.piratesplay.co.uk

The Lost City Adventure Golf

2 players for the price of 1

in The Cornerhouse

Offer valid: Mon – Thurs only From: August 12th – September 13th

Voucher must be presented on entry

www.facebook.com/lostcitynotts

voucher

SESSION As part of a half term booking

Ist Innings (pre-school) or 2nd Innings (at school up to Year 3) sessions.

See our Newcomer’s Guarantee for your peace of mind about advance booking.

Tel no: 0115 924 8476 www.littlewickets.com Email: info@littlewickets.com

Ollie’s Fun Shack voucher

FREE

child’s meal Voucher must be presented on entry

One voucher only per visit & per paying child.

Offer valid until 17/10/13 Tel no. 01623 860842 www.ollies-funshack.co.uk

For a free listing or to advertise call 01773 528927 or email shirley@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk

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Toddler Groups Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

Only one voucher may be used per transaction. Copied, damaged or defaced coupons will not be accepted. No cash alternative is available and the voucher is nontransferable.

Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.

Offer is subject to availability, but alternatives can be offered if unavailable. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any time.

Only one voucher may be used per transaction. Copied, damaged or defaced coupons will not be accepted. No cash alternative is available and the voucher is nontransferable.

Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.

Offer is subject to availability, but alternatives can be offered if unavailable. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any time.

This offer may be subject to further terms and conditions, please check with the provider.

This offer may be subject to further terms and conditions, please check with the provider.

Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

This voucher must be presented upon arrival or entry and only one voucher may be used per transaction. Copied, damaged or defaced coupons will not be accepted. No cash alternative is available and the voucher, ref FGSummer13 is non-transferable.

Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any time.

Only one voucher may be used per transaction. Copied, damaged or defaced coupons will not be accepted. No cash alternative is available and the voucher is nontransferable.

Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.

Offer is subject to availability, but alternatives can be offered if unavailable. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any time.

This offer may be subject to further terms and conditions, please check with the provider.

This offer may be subject to further terms and conditions, please check with the provider.

Terms and Conditions

Subject to spaces being available. New Little Wicketers only. Excludes siblings of existing Little Wicketers.

1 voucher per family (discounts available for siblings) for Summer ‘13 and Autumn ‘13 terms only.

A minimum of half a term of sessions must be booked and paid for in advance through the Little Wickets office.

Please quote FG Summer ‘13. No cash alternative is available and we reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any time.

This offer may be subject to further T&C’s please check with the Little Wickets office.

Little Wicket’s Newcomer Guarantee: If you wish to cancel after two sessions we will refund you the prepaid unused sessions on the basis that the used sessions are £7 each.

Terms and Conditions Only one voucher may be used per transaction. Copied, damaged or defaced coupons will not be accepted. No cash alternative is available and the voucher is nontransferable.

Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.

Offer is subject to availability, but alternatives can be offered if unavailable. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any time.

This offer may be subject to further terms and conditions, please check with the provider.

Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

Only one voucher may be used per transaction. Copied, damaged or defaced coupons will not be accepted. No cash alternative is available and the voucher is nontransferable.

Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.

Offer is subject to availability, but alternatives can be offered if unavailable. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any time.

Only one voucher may be used per transaction. Copied, damaged or defaced coupons will not be accepted. No cash alternative is available and the voucher is non- transferable. If a full price and concessionary ticket are purchased together, the higher price ticket must be paid for. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion. Offer is subject to availability, but alternatives can be offered if unavailable. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any time. This offer may be subject to further terms and conditions, please check with the provider.

This offer may be subject to further terms and conditions, please check with the provider.

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Toddler Groups in Bramcote & Wollaton Contd.

Kingswood Toddler Group, Kingswood Methodist Church. Lambourne Dr, Wollaton, Wed &Thurs 10-11.30am, Call 0115 928 7529

Nuthall Tiny Tots, Back Lane, St Patricks Hall, Tues 1.30-3.00pm Call 0115 877 8668 Rumbletots Toddler Group, at Rumbletums, 2a Victoria St, Kimberley, Tues 1-3pm Call 0115 938 4953 Stay & Play, Awsworth Children’s Centre, Mon 1.30-3.15pm & Thurs 8.45-10.45am, Call 0115 916 2770.

St Michael Parent & Toddler, Church St, Bramcote, Thurs 9.45-11.30am, Call 0115 917 2918

Stay & Play, Kimberley Primary/ Nursery Sch, Swingate, Wed 9.30-11am Call 0115 993 5750

St. Leonard’s P&T Group, Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton, Thurs 9.45-11.15am & 1.30-3pm, Call 0115 928 8375

Toddler Groups in Long Eaton

Wollaton Children’s Centre, Arleston Drive, Drop-in Play, Mon 9.30-11.30am, Call 0115 876 2185

Toddler Groups in Eastwood & Brinsley

Childsplay Toddler Group, Grange Primary Sch, Long Eaton, Tues 9-12am & 1.15-3pm, Just Come Along!, Oasis Toddlertime, Oasis Church, Derby Rd, Long Eaton, Tues-Fri 10-12noon, Call 0115 946 0463

Fresh P & T Group, Greasley Sports Centre, Tues 9.30-11.30am, Call 01773 760072

Playwell Toddler Group, St Johns Church, Canal St, Long Eaton, Mon 10-11.30am, Just Come Along!, Call 0115 972 0301

Greasley Baby & Toddler Group, St Mary’s Church Hall, Greasley, Mon 9.30-11.30am, Call 07970 195613

St Laurence Church Toddlers, Tamworth Rd, Long Eaton, Fri 10-11.30am, Just Come Along!, Call 0115 9468 486

New Horizon Tots, New Horizon Church, Eastwood Thurs 10-11.30am, Call 01773 760982

Trinity Church Family Morning, Cross St, Long Eaton, Thurs 9.30-11.30am, Call 0115 849 8141

Stay & Play, Brinsley Primary School, Moor Rd, Thurs 9.30-11.00am, Call 0115 993 5750

Toddler Groups in Mansfield & Edwinstowe

Stay & Play, Eastwood Children’s centre, Chewton St, Fri 1.30-3.00pm Call 0115 993 5750 Stay & Play, Greasley Beauvale Primary School, Newthorpe, Tues 9.30-11.00am, Call 0115 993 5750

Toddler Groups in Hucknall, Ravenshead & Linby

Cherubs, Pleasley Land Mark, Mansfield, Toddler Group Mon 1-3pm, Thurs 9-11am, Call 01623 811166 Edwinstowe Baby &Toddler Group, Village Hall, Tues & Fri 9.30-11.00am, Call 07989 892831 Family Stay & Play, Crescent Sch Hall, Bull Farm, Mansfield, Tues 10-11.30am, Call 01623 819940

Annie Holgate Toddlers, High Leys Child Centre, Hucknall, Mon 9.30-11, Call 0115 988 9090

Little Explorers, Rosebrook Primary, Townroe Dr, Mansfield, Wed 8.50-11.30am, Just Come Along!

Butlers Hill Infants Play Group at Butlers Hill Infants School, Hucknall, Mon 1.15-2.30pm, Call 0115 948 8910

Mansfield Baptist Church, Toddlers, Rosemary St, Tues 10-12noon & 1-3pm, Call 077 9510 9929

Friday Tots, St Peters & St Pauls Church Hall, Ruffs Dr, Hucknall, Fri 9-11am, 0-4yrs, Call 0785 176 9673

Stay & Play, Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s Centre, Tues 9.30-11.30am & Thurs 1-3pm, Call 01623 666370

Linby & Papplewick P&T, Hanson House, The Old School, Linby Lane, Linby, Nottinghamshire, NG15 8AF , Wed 9.30-11.15, Call 0115 9630798

Toddler Groups in Selston, Jacksdale & Underwood

Toddler Groups in Kimberley, Nuthall & Watnall Aspley Evangelical Church P&T Group, Aspley Lane, Wed 10-11.30am, Call 0115 929 3476 Horsendale Toddlers, Assarts Road, Nuthall, Thurs 10.30am, Just Come Along!

Kimberley P&T, Parish Hall, Newdigate St, Thurs 9.30-11.30am, Call 07985 167088 Megatots P&T Group, Cherubs Day Nursery, Kimberley, Wed 10-12noon, Call 0115 938 9090 Nuthall Methodist Church, Nuthall, Toddler Group, Wed 1.30-3pm Call 0115 977 1791

St Michaels Little Angels, Underwood Church, Tues 1-3pm Term time only, Just Come Along!

Enable Toddlers, Jacksdale Christian Centre, Babies & Toddlers with Learning Difficulties, Thurs 9-10.30am Call 01773 781558 Jacksdale P & T Group, Community Centre Mon & Thurs 9.30-11.30am, Just Come Along!

Little Fishes P&T, Selston Church of Christ, Tues 9.30-11.00am, Just Come Along!

Little Stars Toddler Group, St Helen’s Church, Selston, Mon 12.45-2.45, 0-4yrs Call 01773 861879 Selston Leisure Centre, P & T Group, Thurs 12.45--2.45pm, 0-5yrs, Call 01773 781800

And there’s more online! www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts

Activities for Under 5’s M

Does your child enjoy music?

Music Makers encourages children, aged 3-7years, to develop their musical nature with a qualified music teacher through a dynamic, fun programme of progressive musical activity.

All classes in Bramcote Singing Puppets Live Music Instruments Notation Games Listening Games Rhythm/Pulse Activities Composers & their Music Circle Songs & Movement Exclusive ‘Musicland’ Stories Qualified Music Teacher CRB Checked

Westwood Toddler Group, URC Church Palmerston St, Fri 9.30-11.30am, Just Come Along!

Toddler Groups in Stapleford & Trowell Chatterbox P&T, Pastures Church, Stapleford , Fri 9.30-11.30am, Call 01332 873249 Little Gems, St. Luke’s, Moorbridge Ln, Stapleford, Fri 9.30-11.30, Call 0115 939 9958 St Helens Tuesday Break, P&T Group, Stapleford, Tues 9.00-11.00am Call 0115 939 9958 Sunshine Tots, Salvation Army, Albert Ave, Stapleford, Wed 9.15-11.15am, Call 0115 949 7059

For more information please contact Sue Lake on

0115 913 3627 or visit

childrensmusicmakers.co.uk

Early Years Music Groups We rock, wobble, clap, stretch, shake, stamp, hide, listen, laugh, sing, play, tap, scrape, pat, run, crawl, dance, roll, spin and...

have a very good time!

Music sessions for babies and toddlers 6m up to 3yrs with parents or carers, in Beeston on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Wendy Prevezer 0115 922 1318

wendy@eymg.co.uk

www.eymg.co.uk

Tuesday Break, 9.30-11.30am, St Helen’s Church, Frederick Rd, Stapleford, Call 0115 939 9958

What’s in the Box, Kirkby Central & West Children’s Centre, 9.30-11 Thurs, Call 01623 723232

Toddler Groups in Sutton, Kirkby & Annesley

Other Toddler Sessions

1 2 3’s Kirkby Summit Centre, Wed 9.30-11.00am, Call 01623 723232

International Chat & Play Group, Eastwood Children’s Centre, Wed 1.30-3, Call 0115 993 5750

Eastside P&T, Eastside Centre, Mansfield Rd, Sutton, Fri 10-11.30, Huthwaite Leisure Centre, Parent & Toddler Group, Tues 9.15-11.15am, Call 01623 457130 Messy Explorers,Newstead & Annesley Children’s Centre, 10-11.30 Thurs, Call 01623 753828.

Munch Club, Kirkby Central Children’s Centre,11.30-12.30 Fri, Call 01623 723232 Ready Teddy Go!, Kirkby Summit Centre, Thurs 10-11.30am, Call 01623 723232 Salvation Army P&T Group, Bowne St, Sutton, Mon 9.30-11.00, Call 01623 442665 Seesaw Toddler Group, Ashwood Centre, Kirkby, Tues & Fri 9.30-11.15am, Call 01623 462 116

www.magicalmovers.co.uk Classes in many areas of Nottingham

Cyril’s Nut Hut, Long Eaton, P&T MonFri 10-2pm, Term Time, Free Juice, Call 0115 973 6532

Jango’s Indoor Play Centre, Forest Town, P & T Tues & Thurs, Hot Drinks £1, Call 01623 465465 Jimmy Beans Children’s Play & Party Centre, Sutton, P&T Sessions T/W/F, 9.30-2.30, Call 01623 550333 Jungletastic, Nottm Rd, Nuthall, Crafts & Snacks, Must Pre-Register, Tues 10-1pm Call 0115 975 1113 King & Miller, Sutton, Parent & Toddlers Sessions, Fri 9-11am, Tues 12-3pm, Free Entry, Call 01623 553312 Lanky Bill’s Fun Shack, Langley Mill, P&T Sessions, Wed & Fri 10-11.30am, Call 01773 767050

£3.50 per child Pay as you go!

07954 991963

info@magicalmovers.co.uk Underwood Only, Community Group, Community Centre, Wed 1-3pm, U5’s, Call 01623 753828

Under 5’s Music, Dance & Drama Billy’s Bouncing Beans, College Street Centre, Nottm, Drama Classes for 3-5yrs, Call 07979 730 710 Bongo Bongo, Singy Laughy Jumpy Fun for Babies & Big Kids! Long Eaton, Hucknall, Ollerton, Call 07790 151090

Little Explorers, Brierley Park, Huthwaite, Tues 1-2.30pm Call 01623 516592

Christine March School of Dance, Kirkby, Dance/Ballet/Pop Video, 3-5yr Call 07704 818065

Stay & Play P&T Group, Huthwaite Children’s Centre, Wed & Fri 1.30-3pm, Call 01623 450464

Playmania Indoor Playcentre, Mansfield, Activities, Mon/Tue 10-3pm, Term Time Call 01623 644443

Dance Doctors Studios, Long Eaton, Mini Movers & Baby Ballet, Sat 9am, Toddlers+ Call 0115 946 4822

Stay & Play with Sure Start, Mapplewells Primary, Sutton, Tues 1-2.Pm, Call 01623 516592

Rainydays Play Centres, Mansfield & Kirkby, P&T Sessions Mon/Thur 9-12, Wed 1-3, £2 inc Drink & Juice, Call 01623 237979

Dance Dynamics, Ballet Tap Jazz/ Acrobatic, Nuthall & Stapleford, 3yrs+, Call 0777 606 7902

Sutton Centre Under 5’s, Sutton in Ashfield, P&T Group, Thurs 1.15-2.45pm, Call 01623 457613

Toddler Time, Stapleford Children’s Centre, Wed 1.45-3pm, Call 0115 916 2770

Dancemania, Sutton in Ashfield, Ballet/Tap/Street/Hip Hop, 18m+ Call 07427 015493

Come and have fun with instruments, singing, dancing, Classes in Beeston sign language kindermusikwithclare.saffin@gmail.com books, and www.kindermusikwithclare.com home materials Tel 0777 5446171

Bramcote and Toton

carole@kindermusikwithcarole.co.uk Baby classes 0-18months www.kindermusikwithcarole.co.uk Wiggle and Grow Tel 07967159277 18m-3 yrs Laugh and Learn 3-5yrs

Devas Dance & Drama Classes, Ashfield Comp, Kirkby, Ballet/Tap/Disco/Street 2.5yrs+ Call 07800 50 55 35 Early Years Music Groups, Beeston, Tues & Fri, 6m-3yrs, Call 0115 922 1318

For a free listing or to advertise call 01773 528927 or email shirley@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk

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Activities for Under 5’s

6 week blocks of football sessions Soccer Lions to be won plus a Soccer Lions WIN! with2 fantastic football each for the 4 runners up!

Just answer the following question; Soccer Lions is where EVERY CHILD has EVERY ...

a) HAT

b) CHANCE

c) LION

Please email your answer, name, address, phone number and where you picked up your copy of the Family Grapevine to: cathy@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk or enter online at www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts or /east-south-notts or post to Family Grapevine, 18 Dixie Street, Jacksdale, Nottingham NG16 5JZ Closing date: Friday 2nd August.

To view full T&C’s please visit competitions on one of our websites

Under 5’s Music, Dance & Drama Contd.

Excelsior School of Dance, Mansfield Woodhouse, 3yrs+, Call 01623 479467 Jo Jingles, Music/Singing/Movement Classes, Beeston, Long Eaton, Ravenshead & Kiddicare, Call 0870 900 4567 Julie Shacklock School of Dancing, Sutton, Disco/Ballet/Tap/Zumba & More, Wed/Sat, 2.5yrs+ Call 01623 559084 Katie Wright School of Dance, Kimberley Leisure Centre, Baby Ballet, Modern & Tap, 2-4yrs, Sat am, Call 07545 339224 Kindermusik with Carole, Music & Movement Classes in Bramcote & Toton Call 07967 159277 Kindermusik with Clare. Classes at Dagfa House, Beeston on Fridays.

Call 07775 446171 Little Chatterboxes, Huthwaite Library, Singing & Signing, Wed 10-10.30am, Call 01623 516592 Little Drivers Soft Play, Stapleford, Disco Tots, Fri am, Call 0115 939 2211 Little Movers, Ravenshead, Singing & Movement + Play, Tue/Fri am, Call 07854 112708 Magical Movers, Music & Dance, Hucknall/ Kimberley/Ilkeston/Beeston + Others in Notts, Call 07941 625793 Music Makers, Bramcote, Fun MusicMaking 3 -5yrs Call 0115 913 3627 New Dance Classes, Hucknall Leisure Centre, Fri, Mini Movers 4-7yrs 4pm & Maxi Movers 8-13yrs 5.00pm Call 0115 956 8750

For more information and events visit us on

www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts

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

facebook.com/familygrapevinewestnotts

or like us on facebook for our weekly event update

Pyjama Drama, Ollerton & Newark, Drama & Creative Play up to 7yrs, Call 01636 858280

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Rockabillies Monthly Disco, Long Eaton, Sat pm, Structured Musical Dancing & Games, U4’s & 4-7yrs, £5, Call 0115 946 4722 Rockabillies Music Centre, Long Eaton, Mon/Tue/Thurs am & Thurs pm, 6m-4yrs Call 0115 946 4722 Selston Library, Chapel Rd, Musical Tales 1st Wed Monthly, Speech Sign & Song Club, Beeston, for U5’s with Communication Difficulties, Call 0115 922 1318 Tuneful Tots, Mansfield Woodhouse Library, Tues 2pm for Walking Toddlers, Call 01623 666370

Under 5’s Sport & Swimming Bramcote Leisure Centre, Derby Rd, Aqua Baby Lessons, Daily Various Times, 0 - 3yrs, Call 0115 917 3000 Bramcote Leisure Centre, Derby Rd, P & T Swimming, Various Sessions, Call 0115 917 3000 Edgewood Leisure Centre, Hucknall, Adult/Child Swim, Mon/Thurs am Call 0115 956 8790 EMSA Babies, Small Friendly Classes/ Warm Pools. Preparing for our EMSA Swim School. Call 01773 744899 Hucknall Leisure Centre, Active Antz & Soft Play, Call 0115 956 8750 Hucknall Leisure Centre, Linby Rd, P&T Swim, Fri am, 10.45-11.45, Call 0115 956 8750 Kimberley Leisure Centre, Newdigate St, Aqua Natal, Aqua Babies & Aqua Tots, Lessons for 6wks-4yrs, Call 0115 917 3366 Kimberley Leisure Centre, Newdigate St, P&T Swimming Daily, Call 0115 917 3366 Kimberley Leisure Cntr, Newdigate St, Pre-School Gymnastics Mon pm, Call 0115 917 3366

And there’s more online! www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts

Great Ideaesr fun!

for outdoor summ

The summer holidays are a time for getting out and about, enjoying time together with family and friends and hopefully feeling fitter and healthier in the process!

The six week school holidays can seem a bit daunting but with our help, your imagination (and theirs!). and a bit of planning, you can make it a time that you. and your children will remember forever.

Our summer events are full of great days out (many are free or low cost and we add more online every week!) and here we have some brilliant ways to help your children to enjoy being out in the fresh air.

1. Walks with a Twist While the word ‘walk’ may send the dog into a frenzy of joy, the same can rarely be said for the kids! However, plant some ‘treasure’ and draw a treasure map, find a stream to play pooh sticks in, or include a picnic or ice cream, and that’s much more interesting!

Start your own Natural History Museum and collect leaves, fir cones, twigs, pebbles etc for the exhibits, or draw up a list of things to find for a scavenger hunt.

If your child has a special interest, or you would like to encourage one, an I-Spy book is a great idea for journeys and the holidays. With over 50 titles ranging from cats to cars, they are available both in book shops and online at www.ispymichelin.com. From as little as £2.50, each has up to 200 photographs with facts and the aim is to tick each one as you see the real life item and score points, which can lead to being a member of the I-Spy Club and a certificate!

Geocaching is a real-world, high-tech, free treasure hunt that uses a GPS enabled device (an App is available for smart phones), and can be brilliant fun for all the family. The treasure hunt starts and concludes on the internet with players navigating to their chosen set of coordinates to find the hidden geocaches (containers) which contain a log book and all sorts of items. The rules are simple, if you find a geocache, sign the logbook, leave an item and take an item. Geocaching has created a global community of treasure seekers from toddlers to Grandparents and you probably pass a number of hidden geocaches every day.

Intrigued? Find out more and register for free at www.geocaching.com

2. Budding Reporters Make a holiday journal, ‘newspaper’ or ‘magazine’ either in a bought or made notebook, as a Word document that can be printed off, or even as a Powerpoint presentation. Get out and about for their news reports and with a cheap digital camera or phone they can add photos to their work. With no processing costs, children can be really creative.

3. Sky Watch The Yorkshire Sculpture Park has an exhibit you can sit inside and watch the clouds scudding across the sky through a square hole in the roof, its a moving and ever changing picture. Create a sky picture for yourselves! Cut a rectangular hole in a piece of card or a box and sit and enjoy the clouds, planes and stars in our skies. Identifying the stars and constellations and types of clouds will be an added interest for older children, with the internet or library being good sources of information.

4. Hit the Beach

The seaside is a magical place when you live as far away from the coast as we do! Swim, paddle, collect seashells and driftwood, build sandcastles with moats or sand sculptures and dig to Australia! Rock pooling and identifying what you can see can be great fun, get the seaside I-Spy book, or a book from the library before you go, and become experts! Picnics, barbeques and ice creams –fingers crossed for a sunny summer!

Not going away? Then let the beach holiday come to you! Pitch a tent in the garden, get the sun loungers out, fill the paddling pool and sand pit, make some fruity ‘cocktails’ (bendy straws and fancy umbrellas add to the fun), light the barbeque and finish with scoops of ice cream in cornets or ice lollies. Outdoor lights or candles in holders or jars can really add to the evening ‘holiday’ experience!

5. Build a Den Whether its made with chairs, bushes, boxes and old sheets or is a proper tent or summer house, dens are always popular as a secret place to play. Picnic teas and sleeping out (where appropriate and safe), all add to the occasion.

6. Gardens R Us Gardens are great for digging holes, making mud pies, having water fights, having a small flower or vegetable plot, holding a ‘sports day’ or scavenger / treasure hunt or building an assault course of chairs, jumps and sheet tunnels. Draw hopscotch on the drive, or give the little ones a bowl of water and a paintbrush and let them ‘paint’ the walls or fence. Paint pebbles, make an abstract sculpture from recycled materials, laminate or use plastic wallets to waterproof works of art and hang with ribbons from a tree branch, or make a mobile that moves in the breeze and create an art exhibition or sculpture park of your own!

Fix a blackboard to the fence, shed or wall and have a ready supply of coloured chalks. This can be made easily by painting a piece of board or plywood with blackboard paint and can be used for artwork, scoring games or playing shops, cafes or school ...to name a few!

7. Don’t Forget the Park Here in Notts we have some wonderful parks ranging from the large country parks to our local park down the road.

Some have great play equipment, while others offer a more natural environment with places to hide, play games and run. Most are free. Visit our ‘Out and About’ page in our online phonebook for links to information about all our local parks.

8. Get on your Bikes Cycling is a great way to see the countryside as a family and keep fit.

Many of our parks offer safe places to cycle and there are beautiful cycle paths throughout Nottinghamshire. For free guided rides around the county try Ridewise. No bikes of your own? You can hire cycles, child seats and trailers at some of our larger parks and forests eg. Sherwood Pines and Clumber Park. For more information visit www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/enjoying/countryside/cycling.

For a free listing or to advertise call 01773 528927 or email shirley@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk

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Activities for Under 5’s

All Offers during term time

Tuesday Toddler Group 10am - 1pm £2.50 per child Pre-registration required

Mid chool After S eal part week y spe d cial Meal

£5.75

Join us on FACEBOOK for up to date information

205 Nottingham Rd, Nuthall. NG16 1AE

£85

Min 1 5 Chil dren For more details please contact us on 0115 975 1113 info@jungletastic.com

www.jungletastic.com

New Play Areas! a role play area with traditional wooden toys by Knot Just Jigs

Lilley Pond Singalong

Play & Party!

Soft play for 0-10yrs (height restriction 1.5m)

Main Frame for 4-10yrs Separate baby/toddler area for 0-3yrs disco room & cafe Parties: teddy bear picnic

WOW Toys are here!

dance,sing and shake your thing with Mark Lilley 4th Wed monthly

After School!

Offer-only £2.50!

Tues-Fri, 3.00-5.30pm

traditional, lazer storm princess & pirate, nail art, & private hire

Toddler Sessions Wed & Fri mornings

Unit 6, Cromford Road Industrial Estate, Langley Mill, Notts. NG16 4FL

info@lankybills.com

O1773 767050 www.lankybills.com Tumble Tots, Bramcote, Gamston & Radcliffe on Trent, Active Physical Play for 1-5yrs, Call 0115 958 9767 Water Meadows, Mansfield, P&T 1hr Swim Mon/Wed 9.30, Thurs 10.30, Call 0345 0000232 Water Meadows, Mansfield, Swimming Lessons for 3m+ Call 0345 0000232 West Park Leisure Centre, Long Eaton, Fun Splash Time, Sun am & Various Times Mon-Fri in Hols, Call 0115 946 1400 West Park Leisure Centre, Long Eaton, Fun Tots Bouncy Castle & Soft Play, W/F 10-11.30am, Call 0115 946 1400 Yoganutz, Beeston, Hucknall, Kirkby, Sutton, Yoga for Toddlers-Teens, Call 07877 083101

Under 5’s Sport & Swimming Contd.

Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Mansfield, Tods 4 Fun, Football for U4’s, Wed am, Call 0345 0000 231

Lammas Leisure Centre, Mini Bouncers Trampoline, Call 01623 511177

Puddle Ducks, Unique Baby & Toddler Swimming Classes for 0-4yrs across Notts, Call 07906 191504

Lammas Leisure Centre, Polar Cubs Ice Skating. Call 01623 511177 Little Drivers Soft Play, Stapleford, Gymtots, Mon am, Call 0115 939 2211

Rebecca Adlington Swimming Centre, Mansfield, P&T 10wk Courses, Call 0345 0000230

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

Shine Kids Yoga-Fun Yoga for 1-11yrs. First Public Class FREE. Sessions for Schools/ Nurseries/Clubs Call 07982 246072

Little Wickets, Under 7’s Cricket Fun & Games, Numerous Venues Across Notts, 2-6yrs, Call 0115 924 8476

Soccer Lions, Beeston & West Bridgford, Fun & Structured Sessions, 4-8yrs Call 07921 827505

Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Mansfield, Preschool Gymnastics, Fri 1.15-2.45pm, Under 4’s, Call 0345 0000 231

Toddlerobics, Ashwood Centre, Kirkby, 0-5yrs, Mon 2-3pm, £1 per Family, Call 01623 462 116

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Under 5’s Creative Activities Cooking With Hugo, Long Eaton, Cookery Classes - Fun-Packed Hour of Baking, 2-6yrs, Call 07508 012290 Denz Indoor Playcentre, Beeston, Craft Activities Available Mon-Fri, Call 0115 925 5007 Little Drivers Soft Play, Stapleford, Fun Activities, Wed am Call 0115 939 2211 Messy Play, Eastside Centre, Mansfield Rd, Sutton, Mon 1-2.30pm Messy Play, Children’s Centre, Tin Hat Centre, Selston, Wed 1-3pm, Call 01623 753828 Messy Play, Eastwood Children’s Centre, Mon 10-11.30am, Call 0115 993 5750 Messy Play, High Leys Children’s Centre, Hucknall, Tues 9.30-11, Call 0115 988 9090

Messy Play, Trinity Centre Point, Kirkby, Tue 10-11.30am, Call 01623 723232 Tots at the Top, Beeston, Fun Themed Art & Craft Classes, Call 07813 283276

Under 5’s Story & Rhyme Beeston Library, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, Alt Tues& W 10& 11 AM, Call 0115 925 5168 Eastwood Library, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, Alt Tues 10-10.30 Call 01773 712209 Edwinstowe Library, Storyhullabaloo 2nd Tues Monthly, 2.15 Term Time, Call 01623 822280 Hucknall Library, Chatter Tots, Activities/ Games/Stories, Mon 10-11am, 2yrs+, Term Time Call 0115 963 2035 Hucknall Library, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, Thurs 10.30-11am Call 0115 963 2035 Hucknall Library, Storyhullabaloo, Tues 10.30-11.00, Call 0115 963 2035 Huthwaite Library Rhyme Time Wed 10am term time, Call 01623 554051 Kirkby Library, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, Mon 10.30, Term Time, Call 01623 753236 Kirkby Library, Storyhullabaloo, Tues 2.00-3.00, Term Time, Call 01623 753236 Ladybrook Library, Rumble in the Jungle, Fri 2-3 18m-4yrs, Call 01623 622835 Long Eaton Library, Story Time, Songs, Stories & Rhyme Mon 2.15pm, Call 0115 973 5426 Mansfield Woodhouse Library, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, Fri 10am, Call 01623 621781

And there’s more online! www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts

Soft Play Little Drivers Soft Play, Off Halls Rd, Stapleford, Call 0115 939 2211

CHILDREN’S INDOOR PLAY CENTRES Open weekdays 9.00am to 6.00pm Weekends 10.30am to 4.00pm

please see website for holiday opening times

Special Offers

throughout the summer holidays!

Children’s Party Packages toddlers, pottery painting, laser tag & much more!

Non-stop Fun for 0 - 11 Years Fully Air Conditioned!

Parent & Toddler Sessions

01623 237979 / 01623 239462

Soft Play Parties, Be My Bear Parties, Laser Tag Parties & Private Hire

email: rainydaysplay@gmail.com

www.rainydaysplay.co.uk

SUMMER PARTY OFFER

Botany Commercial Centre, Botany Ave, Mansfield NG18 5NF 24-26 Station St, Kirkby in Ashfield NG17 7AS

Mansfield Woodhouse Library, Storyhullabaloo, Thurs 11-11.30, Term Time, Call 01623 621781 Ravenshead Library, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, 2nd & 4th Tues Monthly 2.30pm, Call 01623 794634 Selston Library, Chapel Road,Rhyme, Rattle&Roll,Last Wed Monthly,10.4511.15am, Call 01773 810093 Stapleford Library, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, 1st & 3rd Thurs Month, 11.15am, Call 0115 939 9178 Sutton in Ashfield Library, Storyhullabaloo, Stories & Crafts, Wed 10.30-11.30am, 0-5yrs, Call 01623 556296 Sutton Library, Rattle Rhyme & Roll, Musical Instruments & Rhymes, Tues 10-10.30am, Fri 2-2.30pm, 0-3yrs Call 01623 556296 Wollaton Library, Toddler Story & Rhyme Tues 2.30-3, Call 0115 915 5715

Soft Play Cyril’s Nut Hut, Indoor Adventure Play Centre, Acton Rd, Long Eaton, Call 0115 973 6532 Denz Indoor Playcentre, Beeston, NEW Toddler Area! U1’s FREE! Fun Starts Here!

Call 0115 925 5007 Escape Family Entertainment Centre, Giltbrook Ind/Retail Park, Call 0115 938 6206

If you are a local family orientated business or group and would like a free listing or to advertise please call

£60 for 20 children*

Adm: £3.95 / £3.50 U5’s, Mon-Fri Term Time only Under 1’s £1, Under 6m FREE, Adults FREE

2 for 1

with this advert*

01773 528927 Mouse Trap Soft Play, Main St, Bulwell, Parking in & Entrance Via Tesco Car Park, 0-10yrs Call 0115 975 2880 Oceans of Fun Play Centre, Spring St, Hucknall, Indoor/Outdoor Play Areas, Call 0115 963 3961 Ollie’s Fun Shack, Sherwood Energy Village, New Ollerton, 0-10yrs Call 01623 860842

Play Area

Cafe with a delicious selection of home made food, fresh bean coffees and mouthwatering cakes

only £2.00 & a FREE drink!

Structured sessions during the week

Visit our facebook page & website for deals!

Mansfield Woodhouse Library, Rhyme Time, Tues 2-2.45pm Term Time, Call 01623 621781

Indoor/Outdoor

2 admissions for the price of 1 saving you up to £3.95!!

For further

details on

any of the above please give us a call or see

our

website

Spring Street, Hucknall NG15 7BZ

www.oceansoffun.co.uk email: oceansoffun@btconnect.com *Not to be used in conjuction with any other offer

Tel. 0115 963 3961

Pirates Play Centre, Rowley Drive, Sherwood, Up to 10yrs, Call 01159 603 363 Playmania Indoor Playcentre, Mansfield, Twins Day Thurs 10-3pm & Tea Time Special 3pm, Term Time, Call 01623 644443 Rainydays Play Centre, Botany Park, Mansfield, Open 9am Weekdays/10.30am Weekends, 0-10yrs, Call 01623 237979 Rainydays Play Centre, Station Rd, Kirkby, Open 9am Weekdays/10.30am Weekends,, 0-10yrs, Call 01623 239462 The Summit Centre, Pavilion Rd, Kirkby, Fun For Kids, Call 01623 751822 Tumbletown Play Centre, 107 High St, Arnold, Indoor Play for U8’s, Call 0115 967 1161

Book your Be My Bear party between July & September and get a free upgrade to the £14.95 party for only £12.95.

To Include 12 inch bear kit with certificate & heart in carry bag, including food, juice & play.

Our value parties start at just £4.95 per child which is an amazing offer!!

Book your party between

Special Offer

JULY & SEPTEMBER for any date in 2013

Buy One get One Free on entry or Buy One and Return Free within 7 days AND we are price freezing the under 5’s entrance fee to just £2.95 instead of £3.95! Terms and conditions apply

Bring this voucher when booking to receive the above offer for 2013 - terms & conditions apply.

for the Summer Hols!

Do It Yourself Parties Now Available!

Please call the centre for details

and the birthday child goes FREE! (excludes value & Be My Bear parties)

Follow us on facebook!

For information about our fantastic children’s activities!

Hoods Hideout Soft Play Adventure Centre, Beechdale Swimming Centre, 0-11yrs, Call 0115 876 1600 Jango’s Indoor Indoor Play Play Centre, Centre, Forest Forest Jango’s Town, Mansfield, Mansfield, enquiries@ enquiries@ Town, jangosplay.co.uk www.jangosplay.co.uk www.jangosplay.co.uk jangosplay.co.uk Call 01623 465465 Call 01623 465465 Jimmy Beans Children’s Play & Party Centre, Sutton, 0-10yrs Call 01623 550333 Jungletastic, Nottm Rd, Nuthall, Meal Deal Mon & From 3pm Tue-Fri Term Time, Call 0115 975 1113 Jungletastic, Soft Adventure Play, Nottingham Rd, Nuthall, Call 0115 975 1113 Lanky Bill’s Fun Shack, Cromford Rd Ind Est, Langley Mill, Call 01773 767050

For a free listing or to advertise call 01773 528927 or email shirley@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk

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Childcare

Childcare Costs ... Explained!

All 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to FREE early years education of 15hrs per week for 38 weeks of the year. Some 2 year olds are also entitled to between 10-15hrs per week, for more information call 0300 500 80 80. To find local childcare providers check our Childcare, Daycare Nurseries and Playgroup pages or contact the Nottinghamshire Family Information Service on 0800 781 2168

Working Tax Credit If you work 16 hrs. per week (both of you if you are part of a couple), you may be able to get extra Working Tax Credi for childcare, provided that the childcare is Ofsted approved.

(Visit www.ofsted.gov.uk) You can get up to 70% of the costs up to £175 per week for one child and £300 for two or more children. The maximum you can receive is £122.50 per week for one child and £210 per week for two or more children. Remember that the actual amount you receive will depend on your income.

Help from your Employer The following qualify for Tax and National Insurance (NI) contribution exemptions:

. Childcare vouchers . Directly contracted childcare with a specific provider . Workplace nursery If your employer provides childcare vouchers, you can choose your own provider, but they must be registered or approved and you must have parental responsibility for the child. The vouchers can be paid up until the 1st Sept following the child’s 15th birthday (16th birthday if the child is disabled). If your employment earnings are lower than the higher rate threshold for Income Tax, you can receive up to £55 per week (£245 per month), in vouchers before you have to pay Tax or NI on them.

The same limits apply to directly contracted childcare. If your employer provides a workplace nursery, you will not have to pay any Tax or NI on this benefit.

You may enter into an arrangement with your employer known as a ‘Salary Sacrifice’ in return for your employer providing childcare support.

Subject to Tax and NI

. . .

Cash given to pay for childcare Childcare fees paid directly to the provider Payment received for school fees

If you receive any of the above, or have arranged a salary sacrifice, your childcare costs, for the purposes of Working Tax Credit, will be reduced by their value.

To check whether you will be better off with childcare vouchers contact your local tax office or check the on-line calculator at www.hmrc.gov.uk/ccin.htm All information correct as of May 2013.

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First Choice Nanny Agency Ltd Providing quality childcare throughout the East Midlands Are you looking for childcare?

First Choice Nanny Agency Ltd is a family run business supplying pronfessional families with childcare solutions throughout the East Midlands.

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

We offer a friendly service and free registration.

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

Please visit our website or call for more information.

www.firstchoicenanny.co.uk Email: bookings@firstchoicenanny.co.uk

Tel: 01509 670758 Mobile: 07824 893094

And there’s more online! www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts

Day Nurseries Creches Hucknall Leisure Centre, Linby Rd, 3m-5yrs, Centre Users Only 9-1pm, Call 0115 956 8750 Lammas Leisure Centre, Sutton, Users Only, Book in Advance, Call 01623 511177 Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Mansfield, M/T/Th 9.15-11am, Centre Users Only Call 0345 0000 231 Selston Leisure Centre, Mon/Tues/ Wed/Fri, 9.30-10.30, Centre Users Only, Call 01773 781800

Childminders and Babysitting

Childcare and Childcare Advice @Home Childcare, Part Time Flexible Childcare in Your Home, Call 0845 0760 042 East Midlands Night Nanny & Baby Sitter, Enhanced CRB, 15yrs+ Childcare Experience, Call 07738 567097 First Choice Nanny Agency for Nannies, Au Pairs, Baby Sitters & Event Creches, Call 01509 670758 National Nannies, Supplying Childcare Professionals in the UK, Call 07563 422261 Newborn Nanny,Professional Advice & Help with your Newborn Baby, in your Own Home, Call 07771 863309 Nottinghamshire Family Information Service, Call 0800 781 2168 Nottinghamshire Nannies, Nanny & Au Pair Agency, 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

Daycare Nurseries NG8 NG9 & NG10 Alphabet House Day Nursery & Forest School, Nottm Rd, Long Eaton, 3m-5yrs, Call 0115 973 4442 Alphabet House Day Nursery, Chilwell Rd, Beeston, 6wks-5yrs, Call 0115 943 6220 Sitters, for Day and Evening Babysitters, with Professional Childcare Experience, Call 08447 367367

Attenborough Day Nursery, Attenborough, Small Homely & Friendly, 0-5 yrs Call 0115 922 5723

FREE Registration Holiday Club

Full day care from 6 weeks

Breakfast / After School Club Open 7.15am - 6.15pm

Qualified Staff

Ofsted Registered Healthy home cooked food

Large Outdoor Play Area & Use of on-site Play Centre Term Time Packages

Free Places for 3 & 4 year olds Spring Street, Hucknall, Nottingham NG15 7BZ

Tel: 0115 963 5651

www.oceansdaynursery.co.uk Beeston Nursery, Station Rd, Beeston, 6wks-5yrs, Call 0115 967 7677 Bizzy Kidz, Queens Rd, Beeston, 6wks5yrs, Call 0115 925 7735 Bramcote Nursery, Chapel Street, Bramcote, 8wks-5yrs, Call 0115 922 2454 Busy Bees Nursery, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton, 0-5yrs Call 0115 928 0508

Stapleford Day Nursery, Derby Rd, Stapleford, 3m-5yrs, Call 0115 949 9090 Stepping Stones 11, Attenborough Lane, Beeston, 0-8yrs, Call 0115 967 8785 The Orchard Day Nursery, Nether St, Beeston, 0-5yrs, Call 0115 922 7955

Children 1st @ Derby Road, Long Eaton, 6wks-5yrs, Call 0115 973 3613

The Village Nursery, Town St, Bramcote, Woodland Area, 6wks-5yrs, Call 0115 943 0053

Children 1st @ Main Street, Long Eaton, 0-5yrs, Call 0115 946 8732

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

Children1st@Breedon House, Banks Rd, Toton, 6wks-8yrs, Call 0115 972 1113

Treetops Nursery, Minton Close, Off Swiney Way, Toton, 6wks-5yrs, Call 0115 973 2311

Church House Nursery, Nether St. Beeston, 0-5yrs, Call 0115 967 7684 Nunu Childrens Nursery, Wilsthorpe Rd, Long Eaton, 0-5yrs, Call 0844 856 0605

Wollaton House Day Nursery & PreSchool, Bridge Rd, Wollaton, 6wks-8yrs, Call 0115 928 1181

For a free listing or to advertise call 01773 528927 or email shirley@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk

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Day Nurseries

Nottingham Montessori Day Nursery

SPECIAL OFFER! New starter ½ price on 2 month’s fees Only £20 deposit needed Recommend a friend RECEIVE £50 OFF 1 MONTH’S FEES FREE Goody bag with this voucher 2 The Connery, Hucknall, NG15 7AH

Telephone - 0115 9640001 hucknall@montessorigroup.com www.nottinghammontessori.wix. com/nottingham-day-nursery

Terms and conditions: Does not apply to funded places Must stay for 4 months to qualify Oceans Day Nursery, Spring St, Hucknall, 6wks-5yrs, Call 0115 963 5651 Rocking Horse Childcare Centre, Broomhill Rd, Hucknall, 6wks-11yrs, Call 0115 948 8914

& Pre-school At Attenborough Day Nursery we believe in offering your child the best care in a natural, homely and caring environment

Summer Fayre

Saturday 3rd August

10am- 2pm Games, stalls, bouncy castle & much more!

OPEN

MON-FRI

Our unique day nursery offers: sessional daycare for children from 6 weeks to 5 years FREE sessions for 3 & 4 year olds pre-school sessions all year round 8:45-11:45am organic, homemade food French & Spanish activities for all ages excellent outdoor play facilities with ecogarden & veg patches

7:30am - 6:00pm

Email: enquiries@attenboroughdn.co.uk Tel: 0115 922 5723

www.attenboroughdn.co.uk

Daycare Nurseries NG8 NG9 & NG10 Contd.

Brooklyn Day Nursery, Forest House, Derby Rd, Annesley, 0-5yrs Call 01623 752092

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

Cherubs Day Nursery, High St, Kimberley, 6wks-5yrs, Call 0115 938 9090

Young Rascals, City Rd, Beeston, 6wks8yrs, Sch Runs/Hols, French Lessons, Call 0115 967 7951

Daycare Nurseries NG15 & NG16 Applegarth Day Nursery, Robey Close, Linby, 6wks-5yrs, Call 0115 963 1296 Awsworth Schoolhouse Day Nursery, The Lane, 0-5yrs, Call 0115 944 4114

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Discovery Day Nursery & Kids Club, Cared4 Ltd, Smithurst Rd, Giltbrook, 0-5yrs, Call 0115 938 4805 Galaxies Day Nursery, 1a Seymour Rd, Eastwood, 6m-5yrs Call 01773 715923 Hucknall Day Nursery, Nottingham Rd, Hucknall, 6wks-5yrs, Call 0115 968 0797 Little Oaks Nursery, High St, Kimberley, 0-5yrs, Call 0115 938 2022 Longdale Nursery School & Children’s Centre, Longdale lane, Ravenshead, 6wks11yrs, Call 01623 491919

Cherubs Children’s Centre, Wynndale Dr Primary Sch, Mansfield, 6wks-8yrs, Call 01623 644069 Hilltop Day Nursery, Crow Hill Drive, Mansfield, 0-5yrs Call 01623 631385

Wollaton Day Nursery & After Sch Club, Church St, Eastwood, 6wks-11yrs, Call 01773 711721

Learning Tree Nursery, Alfreton Rd, Sutton, 0-8yrs, Activities incl Yoga & French, Call 01623 512324

Montessori & Steiner Nurseries & Schools

Learning Tree Nursery, Kirkby Rd, Sutton, 8wks-8yrs, Call 01623 512324

Nottingham Montessori Day Nursery, 2 The Connery, Hucknall, 6wks-5yrs, Call 0115 964 0001

Daycare Nurseries NG17, NG18, NG19 & Edwinstowe Ashfield Plaza Day Nursery, Sutton Rd, Kirkby, 0-8yrs, Call 01623 555508 Bright Beginnings at Pretty Windows, Edwinstowe, 6wks-12yrs, Call 01623 822440 Bright Sparks Nursery, Derby Rd, Mansfield, 3m-5yrs, Call 01623 652220 Butterflies Day Nursery, West Notts College, Mansfield, 6wks-5yrs, Call 01623 413015 Cedar House Nursery, Ransom Wood, Mansfield. 0-5yrs, Call 01623 636100 Cherubs Childcare Centre, Pleasley Land Mark, Mansfield, 6wks-8yrs, Call 01623 811166 Cherubs Childcare Centre, Welbeck Rd, Mansfield Woodhouse, 6wks-13yrs, Call 01623 420940

Nurseryworld & Friends Day Nursery, Douglas Rd, Sutton, 6wks-8yrs, Call 01623 440624 Papermoon Day Nursery, Fulnar Close, Forest Town, Mansfield, 6wks-U8’s, Call 01623 657570 Papermoon Day Nursery, Mansfield Rd, Sutton, 6wks-5yrs, Call 01623 440011 Rocking Horse Nursery, Kingsway, Kirkby, 0-11yrs, Grant Funding for Over 3’s.

Call 01623 408330 Safe Haven Day Nursery, High St, Mansfield Woodhouse, 6wks-8yrs, Call 01623 480554 Shaping Futures Day Nursery, Oakham Business Park, Mansfield, 6wks-11yrs, Call 01623 600638 Smarties Private Day Nursery, Nottingham Rd, Mansfield, 0-5yrs, Call 01623 636100 Sunny Days Day Nursery, Sure Start, Pavillion Rd, Kirkby, 6wks-5yrs, Call 01623 727446 Tiny World, Layton Ave, Mansfield, 6wks11yrs, Call 01623 420600 Vicar Water Day Nursery, 123 Mansfield Rd, Mansfield, 3m-8yrs, Call 01623 660555

And there’s more online! www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts

Preschool Playgroups

Be

Mon-Thurs 9.30am-3.00pm Fri 9.30am-1.00pm plus lunch club

High quality

Friendly, fun & caring environment for your little ones

0115 938 9205/07842 815038

Preschools and Playgroups (Term Time Only) Allsorts Playgroup, Community Centre, Underwood, 2.5 -5yrs, 9am-12, Call 01773 776949 Arnold St Mary’s Preschool, St Mary’s Family Centre, Mon-Fri am Wed All Day, Call 07969 544137 Attenborough Church Pre-School, Village Hall, M-F 9.15-12.15, Mon &Tues 12.15-3.15 for Rising 4’s, Call 07714 577171 Bramcote Pre-School Playgroup, Memorial Hall, M/T/F 9-3pm, W/Th 9-1pm, 2-5yrs, Call 07754 140325 Busy Bees Preschool, St Peters Church, Toton, Mon-Fri 9-12am, Mon & Tues 12-3pm, Call 07402 769053 Carousel Under 5’s Preschool, Lammas Rd, Sutton, 8.30-4.30pm Mon-Fri, 2-5yrs, Call 07926 308289 Christchurch Hall Preschool, Beeston, M/W/F All Day incl Lunch Club, Tue am/ pm, Thur pm only, Call 0115 967 8145 Early Years Playgroup, Frederick Rd, Stapleford, M/F 9-12, T 9-1, W/Th 9-3, Call 07939 852907 Edwinstowe Pre-school Playgroup, Forest Session, Tue 9-3.30/Fri, 9-12am, Call 07989 892831 Edwinstowe Preschool Playgroup, Village Hall, M/W/Th, 9-12, 2.5-5yrs, Call 07989 892831 Grangewood Pre-school, Grangewood Rd, Wollaton, Mon-Fri 9-12am, 3-4yrs Call 0115 928 8283 Horsendale Pre-School Playgroup, Nuthall, M/T/W/F am, M/W/F pm, 2.5-5yrs, Call 07769 872974 Hucknall Pre-School Playgroup, Watnall Rd, Mon-Fri am, M/T/F pm, 2-5yrs, Call 0754 4510610 Inham Park Pre-Sch Playgroup, Chilwell, M/T/W/F am, 2.5-5yrs, Call 07794 595665

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Kettlebrook Lodge, Eastwood Rd

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K im berley Pre-Sc hool Pla ygroup

Community run

Monday & Tuesday 9.00-3.00 Wednesday - Friday 9.00-12.00

Extended Sessions available 8.30–12.30 Providing high quality care and education Friendly, caring ,highly qualified and experienced staff Rising-5s sessions Free sessions for 3 and 4 year olds Recent Ofsted Overall Good with Aspect of Outstanding.

Call in and visit us at St Peter’s Church Daytime Tel: 07402 769 053 Evening Tel: 0115 941 8144 (7pm–8pm)

www.busybees-toton.co.uk

St. Peters Church, Toton, Nottingham. NG9 6EL Registered Charity Number: 1039423

Ravenshead Pre-School Playgroup for children aged 2-5 yrs

ses Free sio 3 ns yea & 4 for ro lds

Ravenshead CofE School

Our sessions are Monday – Friday (term time only)

Morning Session 9am –11.30am Lunch 11.30am – 12.45pm Afternoon Session 12.45pm –3.15pm We enable children to learn through play in a safe and caring environment with an adult/child ratio of 1:4 for under three year olds & 1:8 for over three year olds.

Tel: 07968 959523

“Children thoroughly enjoy their time in the setting and form strong relationships with the staff and their peers.”

“All staff recognise and support the uniqueness of every child as they deliver a fully inclusive practice.”

(Ofsted 2009) Reg. Charity No. 1025088

Email: ravensheadpreschoolplaygroup@live.co.uk

www.ravensheadpreschoolplaygroup.co.uk

.Wide range of activities for 2-5 year olds

. Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 9-12 noon & 1-4pm

A learning through . Lunch club 12-1pm play pre-school . Healthy snacks Enclosed outdoor play area 01623 450016

The Pavillion, Bentinck Miners Welfare, Sutton Rd, Kirkby. NG17 8GS

Ravenshead Preschool Playgroup, Ravenshead Primary Sch, 2-5yrs, Call 01623 490707 Springfield Pre-School, Sandiacre, Mon-Fri 9.15-11.45; 12.15-2.45, 2-5yrs, Call 07960 983423 Sutton Centre Under 5’s Preschool, Sutton in Ashfield, Mon-Fri 9-12am & 12.45-3.15, 2.5-4.5yrs, Call 01623 457613 Toton Tots Pre-School, Chester Green, Quality Care, 9.00-12.30pm Call 07800 562255 Trowell Preschool, St Helens Church Hall, Nottm Rd, Mon-Fri 9-12am, Call 07842 212672 Watnall Pre-School, Main Rd, MonFri am & M/T/Th pm + Lunch, 2-5yrs, Call 0115 945 8574 Wollaton Park Pre-school Playgroup, Lambourne Dr, Mon-Fri 9-12, Lunch Club Mon & Wed, Call 07960 547131 Wollaton Village Pre-School, Wollaton Rd, Before & After Sch Care for Children at Fernwood School, Call 07938 238876 Wollaton Village Pre-School, Wollaton Rd, Mon-Fri incl. Lunch, 9am-3pm, 2.5-5yrs, Call 07938 238876

Kimberley Pre-School Playgroup, Kettlebrook Lodge, M/T/W/TH 9.30-3.00 Fri 9.30-1pm, Call 0115 938 9205

Preschools & Playgroups (All Year)

Kirkby Cross Playgroup, Bentink Miners Welfare, M/T/Th/F Am & Pm + Lunch Club, Call 01623 450016

Attenborough Day Nursery Pre-school, The Strand, Free Sessions Available, 2.5-5yrs, Call 0115 922 5723

Learning Ladder Childcare, Abbey Primary, Mansfield, 2-5yrs, Call 07812 903538

Brinsley Childcare, Brinsley Primary School, Mon-Fri, 7.45-6pm, 6wks-4yrs Call 07500 934874

Noah’s Ark Playgroup, Kimberley, Tue/ Wed/Fri am & Lunch Club, All Day Mon/ Thurs, Call 0115 945 8553

Greasley Beauvale Childcare, Greasley Primary Sch, Newthorpe, 6wks-5yrs, Call 07984 618855

Papplewick Preschool, Village Hall, Mon-Fri 9-12am, M/W/Th 12-3pm, Call 0115 963 4913

Greasley Beauvale Childcare, Newthorpe, Before/After Sch & Hols U11’s, Call 07984 618855

Pre-School 345, 5 Middle St, Beeston, Mon- Fri 9-12am /Lunch Club 12-12.45pm+ M/W pm, Call 07816 376726

Leen Mills Pre School Playgroup, Carlingford Rd, Hucknall, Mon-Fri 8-4.30pm, 2.5-5yrs, Call 0115 964 2725

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Out of School Clubs & Independent Schools Ashfield Play Care Scheme

After School & Holiday Care for children aged 4 – 12 yrs A warm, safe and secure environment conveniently located for dropping off & picking up children, well qualified enthusiastic Staff ~ art & craft activities pool ~ air hockey ~ table tennis ~ large outdoor play areas excellent equipment and sports and games facilities computer bank (secure internet access) ~ PS2s & DVDs quiet area ~ regular trips, visits and talks

Children collected from local schools at end of school day and from after school clubs

01623 550986 or 01623 553007

Upper Plateau Lammas Leisure Centre, Sutton -in-Ashfield

Out of School & Holiday Clubs NG9, 10, 15 & 16 Abbey Gates Primary Sch, Ravenshead, Before/After Sch, 3-14yrs, Call 01623 491919 Alphabet House @ Grange School, Long Eaton, Before/After Sch & Hols 4-10yrs, Call 0115 973 4442 Applegarth the Zone, Linby, Before & After Sch, Hols & Pick Ups, Up to 14yrs, Call 0115 963 1296 Attenborough Day Nursery, Attenborough, Holiday Care 3-8yrs, Call 0115 922 5723 Awsworth Buzy Kids Club, Awsworth Primary, After School for 3-11yrs Call 0115 944 4114 Awsworth Schoolhouse Day Nursery, Breakfast/After Sch/Hol+ Drop Off/Pick up in Eastwood Area, Call 0115 944 4114 Balloon Wood Adventure Playground, After School/Hols, 5-13yr Call 0115 928 7500 Beeston Nursery, Before/After Sch, Trent Vale Infants, Beeston, Up to 12yrs, Call 0115 967 7677 Bizzy Kidz, Bispham Dr School, Toton, Before/After Sch & Hol Club, 4-12yrs Call 0115 925 7735 Bizzy Kidz, Holiday Club, Toton Methodist Church, 4-12yrs, Call 0115 925 7735 Bramcote Hills Kids Club, Bramcote Hills Sch, After Sch 4.5 - 11yrs, Term Time, Call 0115 967 7684 Brinsley Childcare, Brinsley Primary School, Wraparound & Hol Care 4-11yrs, Call 07500 934874

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Brooklyn Day Nursery, Annesley, After Sch & Hol Club up to 8yrs Call 01623 752092 Busy Bees Nursery, Wollaton, Before/After Sch (Fernwood Inf Sch), Hol Care 4-8yrs Call 0115 928 0508 Cared 4 Club 1, William Lilley Infant School, Stapleford, Call 0115 917 9277 Cared4 Kids Club, Discovery Day Nursery, Giltbrook, Before/After Sch & Hol Care, 4-14yrs, Call 0115 938 4805 Cherubs Nursery Cool Club, Kimberley, After School & Hol Care, 5-13yrs, Call 0115 938 9090 Children 1st @ Derby Road, Long Eaton, Before/After Sch & Hol Club, 5-8yrs, Call 0115 973 3613 Children1st@Breedon House,Toton, Before/After Sch & Hol Club 5-12yrs Call 0115 972 1113 Cool Club Hollywell Primary, Kimberley, Before & After Sch, 5-11yrs, Call 0115 938 9090 Dazzlers, John Clifford School, Nether St, Beeston, Call 07931 111447 Explorers, Stapleford Baptist Ch, Fri 3.45-5.45, 5-7yrs, Call 0115 917 4592 Horsendale Club, Assarts Rd, Nuthall, 7.30-8.50 / 3.35-6.00 Call 07534 765500 Hucknall National Out of Sch/ Holiday Club, Montague Rd, 4-11yrs, Call 07923 496208 Little Linguists, Spanish Club, Beeston Library, Tues 4pm 4-7yrs, 5pm 8-11yrs, Call 07970 864248 Little Oaks Cool Kids Club, Larkfields Sch Nuthall, Before/AfterSch & Hols, 4-11yrs, Call 0115 938 2022

Longdale Nursery School & Children’s Centre, Ravenshead, Before/After Sch & Hols, 3-14yrs Call 01623 491919 Oceans Day Nursery, Spring St, Hucknall, Before/After Sch & Hol Club, 4-13yrs, Call 0115 963 5651 Papermoon Day Nursery, Mansfield Rd, Sutton, Hol Club up to 8yrs, Call 01623 440011 Ravenshead Out of School Club, Ravenshead CofE Primary Call 01623 797303 Rocking Horse Childcare, Hucknall, Before/After Sch & Hols up to 11yrs, Call 0115 948 8914 Selston Childcare, Holly Hill Sch, Before/ After Sch & Hol Care, Up to 11yrs, Call 07908 649121 St Laurence Pre-School & Club 11 Ltd, L. Eaton, Before/After Sch + Inset/Hols, U12’s, Call 0115 972 1405 Stapleford Day Nursery, Derby Rd, Before/After Sch & Hols Club 5-11yrs, Call 0115 949 9090 Toddlers’ University, The City, Beeston, Local Pick Ups, 4-8yrs, Call 0115 967 8602 Wollaton Day Nursery, Eastwood, Before/After Sch & Hols 4-11yrs, Call 01773 711721 Wollaton Village Day Nursery, Wollaton, Before/After Sch & Hols, Fernwood Sch Only, 4-8yrs, Call 0115 928 2239

Out of School & Holiday Clubs NG17, 18, 19 & Edwinstowe Ashfield Playcare Scheme, Lammas Leisure Centre, Sutton, 4-12yrs, Call 0752 6422 358 Ashwood Centre, Kirkby, IT/Activities/ Café, T/W/Th/F, 3.30-5.30pm, 8-16yrs, Call 01623 758974 Bright Beginnings at Pretty Windows, Edwinstowe, Before/After Sch, Hols & Pick Ups, 3-12yrs Call 01623 822440 Carousel School Holiday Playscheme, Lammas Rd, Sutton, 8.30-4.30pm, 2-8yrs, Call 07926 308289 Cherubs Childcare Centre, Mansfield Woodhouse, Before/After Sch & Hols, 3-13yrs, Call 01623 420940 Cherubs Children’s Centre, Wynndale Dr Primary Sch, Mansfield, 3-8yrs, Call 01623 644069 Learning Ladder After Sch Club, Wynndale Primary Sch, Mansfield, 2.5-12yrs, Call 07812 903538 Learning Ladder, Abbey Primary Sch, Mansfield, Breakfast/After Sch & Hol Club,4-11yrs, Call 01623 631852 Learning Tree Nursery, Alfreton Rd, Sutton Before/After Sch & Hols, up to 8yrs Call 01623 512324

Papermoon Day Nursery, Forest Town, Holiday Club for U8’s, Call 01623 657570 Rocking Horse Nursery, Kirkby, Before/After Sch & Hol Care, U11’s, Call 01623 408330 Safe Haven Day Nursery, High St, Mansfield Woodhouse, The Den, Before/After Sch & Hol Care, 4-12yrs, Call 01623 480554 Shaping Futures Day Nursery, Mansfield, Before/After Sch & Hols, U11’s, Trips & Activities, Call 01623 600638 Sunny Days Day Nursery, Sure Start, Pavillion Rd, Kirkby, Hol Care for U8’s, Call 01623 727446 Tiny World, Layton Ave, Mansfield, After Sch & Hol Care, 4-11yrs, Call 01623 420600

Schools All details can now be found in our online phonebook. Please visit our website.

Independent Schools Coteswood House School, Thackery’s Lane, Woodthorpe, 3-11yrs Call 0115 967 6551 Dagfa School, Beeston, Nursery, Junior & Senior, 3-16yrs, Call 0115 913 8330 Grosvenor School, Edwalton Grange, 218 Melton Rd, Edwalton, 4-13yrs, Call 0115 923 1184 Hazel Hurst School, 400 Westdale Ln, Mapperley, 2-8yrs, Call 0115 960 6759 Hollygirt School for Girls 3-16yrs and Boys 3-7yrs, Elm Avenue, Nottm, Call 0115 958 0596 Jubilee House Christian School, Pasture Rd, Stapleford, 3-16yrs Call 0115 939 5552 Nottingham Girls’ High School, Arboretum St, Nottingham, 4-18yrs, Call 0115 941 7663 Nottingham High School for Boys, Waverley Mount, Nottingham, 4-18yrs, Call 0115 845 2232 Salterford House Preparatory School, Calverton, 2.5-11yrs Call 0115 965 2127 Saville House School, Mansfield Woodhouse, 3-11yrs, Call 01623 625068 St Joseph’s School, Derby Rd, Notingham, 12m-11yrs, Call 0115 941 8356 The Elms, Nursery & Primary School to Trent College, Long Eaton, 3-11yrs, Call 0115 849 4940 The Iona School, Steiner Waldorf Education, Sneinton Dale, Sneinton, 3-12yrs, Call 0115 941 5295 The Lammas School, Lammas Rd, Suttonin-Ashfield, 5-19yrs, Call 01623 516879 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

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Independent Schools

We are an independent preparatory school on the outskirts of Nottingham, with a family feel and passion for enabling For further details, please contact the Admissions Secretary on children to do their best. Our pupils learn in a safe, rural environment where they are able to enjoy our beautiful 01159652127 surroundings and develop through learning, discovery and or guided curiosity. ofďŹ ce@salterfordhouseschool.co.uk We strive to develop their talents and personalities in a Salterford House School, Salterford positive and productive way throughout the school, giving Lane, Calverton, Notts. NG14 6NZ them a superb grounding for the years ahead.

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

For a free listing or to advertise call 01773 528927 or email shirley@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk

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LAMMAS SCHOOL Co-educational day school for ages 5-19

Open Dayto sgive Affordable education Small class sizes & family friendly atmosphere your child the best chance in life

Saturday 28th Sept 2013

Southwell Ploughing Match at Ravenshead Saturday 28th September

Saturday 16th Nov 2013

Open Morning on Saturday 12th October

10am to 1pm 10am to 1pm

Taster Days Available

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10.00 - 12.00noon For children aged 3 to13 years and their families

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Tutors

Tutoring

Summer Sessions Available!

Arti Pearson, Attenborough, Maths Tuition GCSE/A Level, Call 0115 925 1768 Beauvale Tuition, Eastwood, Primary Numeracy & English to A2 Level, Call 01773 711903 Brighter Futures Education, 1-2-1 Tuition Services for all Ages, Contact Jill, Call 07856 651430 Guaranteed Grades, Quality Maths, English and Science Tuition Service, Call 0115 901 7272 Kip McGrath Mansfield, Pleasley Vale Business Park, Maths & English Tuition, All Ages, Call 01623 811595 Kip McGrath, Wollaton, OFSTED registered Maths and English Tuition, Call 0115 928 0202 Kumon Maths & English Tuition, Chilwell Rd Methodist Ch, Beeston, Call 0115 919 3578

Kumon Maths & English Tuition, Wollaton Park Community Centre, Call 0115 822 4670

Kumon Maths & English Tuition, West Park Leisure Centre, Long Eaton, Call 0115 727 0222

Kumon Maths & English, Ajay Khosia, Ravenshead Library, Thurs & Sat, Call 01623 490866

Beeston & West Bridgford www.magikats.co.uk 0115 945 9941 Is your child Dyslexic?

Does your child have difficulty with reading, writing, spelling, short-term memory or organising themselves? Are they struggling to keep up at school? Are you concerned that they might be dyslexic?

10% of the population are thought to be dyslexic, 4% have severe dyslexia. New research suggests that 55% of children are failing their SAT’s due to undiagnosed dyslexia or specific learning difficulties.

Some Indicators of Dyslexia:

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finds reading difficult and has problems understanding what they have read

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reads a word on one page and can’t remember it on the next

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finds spelling difficult, reverses letters e.g. b for d or was for saw. Spells the same word several different ways in a piece of work

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learns how to spell a word one week and has forgotten it the next

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has lots of ideas, but can’t put them down on paper

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has difficulty remembering sequences such as the days of the week, the alphabet and times tables

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is disorganised at home and school, constantly loses and forgets items and information

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in other ways a bright and alert child

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frustration has led to behavioural or emotional difficulties

If you have answered yes to many of the indicators above you may wish to contact our confidential Dyslexia Helpline for free information and advice. We can provide dyslexia screening, dyslexia assessment, one to one specialist tuition and courses for dyslexic children. Call to discuss how we can help your child overcome their difficulties.

0115 924 6888

Helpline@dyslexia.uk.net / www.dyslexia.uk.net Sherwood House, 7 Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham. NG7 6LB

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Special Families & Parties

Projects & Ideas for Rainy Days Dressing up, Craft & Scrap Boxes Get together an interesting collection of art, craft and scrap materials from basics like paper, felt tips and crayons, to interesting bits and pieces that are natural, shiny, textured, or just outright glitzy! Craft and scrap stores are now open to families at many of our local Play Forums; see our new Play Forum category to find your nearest! Charity shops and car boots can also be great places, especially for dressing up clothes.

What’s On? Check our ‘Things to Do’ pages and our regularly updated online Events Diary for indoor events.

Create your own Tate Modern!

All children can create pictures that are works of art. Buy cheap frames from charity shops, with stands if hanging on the wall is a problem, and they can create their own gallery or exhibition. Older children might like to decorate flat frames with buttons, sequins, coloured pasta shapes etc. Or create a mosaic frame by cutting out or ripping small pieces of different coloured papers, tissue paper, sweet wrappers, magazine pictures etc. Just paint on PVA glue and get sticking! Once dry, paint the mosaic with PVA for a shiny finish.

For sculptures decorate a box, tube or paper plate with PVA and craft and scrap items. When dry, paint or spray gold or silver (not to be done by children). Mobiles with CD’s and ribbons can look great in the garden or hanging from sticks or coat hangers.

Art Portfolio!

Running out of space on the fridge? Cut up old artwork and make a collage, laminate into place mats or add the date and artist’s signature, holepunch and keep in a special file. Keep adding to it and this will become a very special keepsake.

Enter competitions! Look through magazines and local

papers together and enter as many as you can find. Most will accept entries by email or online at no cost and older children love the idea of winning. There are no guarantees of course...but you have to be in it to win it!! (thanks to Sue Wild for this idea!)

Let’s Play!

Add new toys and games to the mix with a visit to your local toy library or charity shops. Create a den under the table with sheets, cushions and boxes for furniture. Dressing up, baking and indoor picnics are also popular. Act out a play and film it on a phone, or organise a treasure hunt around the house.

And lastly... get outside if you can and do some sploshing in puddles!

Tutoring Contd.

Carers Support

Magikats Maths & English Study Centre, Beeston Library & West Bridgford, Call 0115 945 9941

Carers Direct, Free Info/Advice/Support for People who Care for Someone Else, Call 0808 802 02 02

Mike the Maths Teacher, Beeston, Maths Specialist Key Stage 3, GCSE/A Levels, Call 0115 925 3807

E Mids Crossroads-Broxtowe, Care/Support/Respite for Carers, Call 0115 962 8920

Nicola Peddie, Private Speech & Language Therapist, Individual Support at Home/ School, Call 07811 844586

Face 2 Face, Supports Parents of Children with Disabilities, Call 0844 800 3333

Pat Satterly, Mansfield, Maths & English, All Ages to GCSE, Call 01623 652228 PRIVATE TUTORS NOTTINGHAM - All Subjects, All Levels, All Areas Call 0115 928 6646 Sarah Marsden, Mansfield, French, German & English to A Level, Call 07922 520832

Rainbow Parents Carers Forum, Support for Parents/Carers of Children with Disabilities +Play Session Call 078372 78981 RUSH, Support by Parents for Parents with Children with ADHD, Call 07881 645663

Time2Learn, Beeston, Key Stage 3 Maths/ English & Juniors, Call 0115 925 4084

Leisure and Sport for Disabled and Special Needs Children

Language Classes

Broadway Cinema, Hockley, Autism Friendly Screening, Call 0115 952 6611

Little Linguists, Fun Nursery French & Spanish Classes with Lisa, Call 07970 864248

Inclusive Multi Sports Club, The Pearson Centre, Beeston, Wed, 5-16yrs, Call 01773 770100

Russian Language Classes for Children of all Ages. English Language Classes for Beginners inc Adults Call 07946 843878

Jigsaw Youth Club, Lenton, Activities/ Trips/Fun for Young People with Aspergers/Autism, 10-25yrs, Call 0776 2207532

Susan McEntee, Kimberley, Maths Tuition, Basic up to A Level, Call 075806 74513

Sylvie Culley, French Classes for PreSchool, GCSE & A-Level Call 01332 660745

Young People

Kimberley Leisure Centre, Vitality Vibe Youth Gym, 8-19yrs, Inclusion Sessions Thur/Sat/Sun, Call 0115 917 3366

Information for youth services and centres can now be found in our online phonebook. Please visit our website.

Kindermusik Music and Movement.

Special Needs Teacher. For Carole Call 07967 159277

Special Needs Support & Services

National Autistic Society, Youth Groups in Newark, Mansfield & Nottm for Young People with Autism/Aspergers, 11-19yrs Call 07805 203336

APTCOO, Mansfield, Support/Fun/Toy Library & More for Disabled Children and their Families, Call 01623 629902 Ashley Andrews, Speech & Language Therapist, 1 to 1 at Home/School.

Call 07926 008752 Children’s Centre Info Svc, City Hosp, Free Info for Parents & Carers of Disabled or Ill Children, Call 0115 883 1157 Disability Nottinghamshire, Free Impartial & Confidential Advice, 16yrs+ Call 01623 625 891 Enable for Children & Adults, Jacksdale Christian Centre, Parent/Carer Support, Call 01773 781558 Indigo Kids, Autism Resource Centre, 186, Beardall St, Hucknall, Call 0115 952 1164 Indigo Kids, Kids Club for children with Autism, Fragile X & Related Social & Communications Difficulties,Wed 5.30-7.25, Call 0115 952 1164 Kirkby Park Inclusive Group, Comm Centre, Mon 6-8, 10-16, Call 01623 484862 Nicola Peddie, Private Speech & Language Therapist, Individual Support at Home/ School, Call 07811 844586 Rumbles Community Café, Sutton & Clipstone, Opportunities/Training for Young People, Call 07792 930 200 Rumbletums Cafe, Kimberley. Work Experience & Training Opportunities for Young People with Learning Disabilities 16-30yr Call 0115 938 4953

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Nottinghamshire Powerchair Football Club, for Wheelchair Users All Ages, Call 07932 071364 Phab Nottm, Activities & Fun Days Out for Children with 1-to-1 care, enquiries@ phabnottingham.co.uk Speech Sign & Song Club, Beeston, for U5’s with Communication Difficulties Call 0115 922 1318

Par ty ideas

Party Venues

Acacia Centre, Annesley, Children’s Parties, Bouncy Castle/Disco/Room Hire, Food Available, Call 01623 721056 Bramcote Leisure Centre, Derby Rd, Swim/ Football/Private Room, Call 0115 917 3000 Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre, Trampoling, Dance & Sports, 5yrs+ Call 0115 917 3333 City of Caves, Broadmarsh Shopping Centre, Dig Deep in the Caves for a Cool Party! Call 0115 988 1955 Cyril’s Nut Hut, Long Eaton, 2 hr Soft Play with Hot/Cold Food Buffet, Free Pass for Birthday Child, Call 0115 973 6532

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Parties

Kids Party Packages 2 activities + party food

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We bring our ponies to you!

(Min of 6 kids)

only £25 per child only £35 per child

Choose from: . Dirt Buggies . 4x4 Ride (as a passenger) . Rifle Adrenalin-filled Party Packages . Archery Parties with a Difference! . Assault course 7yrs (min height 140cm) to Adult . Quad biking

BOOK NOW ON 0115 9539865 or email: info@nottsoffroadevents.co.uk For all our Junior & Adult Activities visit www. nottinghamoffroadevents.co.uk Lockwell Activity Centre, Lockwell Hill, Farnsfield, NG22 8JG

Telephone: 01623 or 07985

750936 430176 Clip Clop Pony Rides fully mobile to bring

our cute and friendly ponies to your Birthday Party, School Fair, County Show,Wedding and Special Event

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

Experienced Staff Fully Insured and Licensed

Eastwood Community Sports Centre, Trampoline/Archery/Bouncy Castle/ Football & more! Call 0115 917 3573 Edgewood Leisure Centre, Hucknall, Bouncy Castle/Pool/ Pool Package Parties, Call 0115 956 8790 Festival Hall Leisure Centre, Kirkby, Bouncy Castle/Roller Disco or Both, Call 01623 457101 Floralands Farm Park, Catfoot Lane, Lambley, Parties in The Party Barn, Call 0115 926 8137 Galleries of Justice, High Pavement,Hang out with the Villainous Sheriff of Nottingham! Call 0115 952 0555

Have a party with a difference this year at Mansfield’s only paint a pot studio.

Themed Princess and Cowboy & Indian parties Come and see us at

fancykidsparties@hotmail.co.uk

Jungletastic, Soft Adventure Play, Nuthall, Jungle Boogie/Play & Private Parties Avail, Call 0115 975 1113 Kimberley Leisure Centre, Sports/Disco/ Pool/Bouncy Castle/Vibe Gym Parties, Call 0115 917 3366 King & Miller, Sutton, Bazz & Jazz Parties, Fun Play Area, Call 01623 553312

Harry

Wheelgate Adventure Park

Farnsfield, Notts Weekends and School Holidays

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

www.clipclopponyrides.co.uk

Lanky Bill’s Fun Shack, Langley Mill, Traditional/Princess/Pirate/Teddy Picnic/ Lazer/Private Hire, Call 01773 767050 Little Drivers Soft Play, Staplefd, Disco/ Laser Tag/Football/Soft Play/Glitter Girls/ Be My Bear, Call 0115 939 2211 Making it! Discovery Centre, Mansfield - Themed Parties for 3-13yr olds.

Call 01623 473297

Choose from over 100 different fabulous pottery items to paint, which we will expertly glaze and fire for you.

Free gift for the birthday child worth £8!

And the weather won’t spoil your day!

01623 620781 11 White Hart Street, Mansfield NG18 1DG

www.glazeyplace.co.uk

Greasley Sports Centre, Newthorpe, Bouncy Castle/Bouncy Castle & Football Party/MUGA Call 01773 760072 Hoods Hideout Soft Play Adventure Centre, Beechdale Swimming Centre, 0-11yrs, Call 0115 876 1600 Hucknall Leisure Cntr, Linby Rd, Sports/ Pool/Castle/ Disco/Roller Skating Parties, Call 0115 956 8750 Huthwaite Leisure Centre, Bouncy Castle Parties for U10’s, Call 01623 457130 Jango’s Indoor Play Centre, Forest Town, Soft Play Parties from £75 for 14 Kids,, Call 01623 465465 Jimmy Beans Children’s Play & Party Centre, Sutton, Parties/Private Hire, Great Prices! 0-10yrs, Call 01623 550333 John Godber Centre, Ogle St, Hucknall, Fantastic Children’s Party Packages, Call 0115 963 9633

Manor Sports Centre, Mansfield Woodhouse, Bouncy Castle/Soft Play, Call 01623 425116 Mouse Trap Soft Play, Main St, Bulwell, Disco/Little Cherubs/VIP/Birthday Parties, Call 0115 975 2880 Nottingham Climbing Centre, New Basford, Kids/Adults Groups & Parties, 4yrs+, Call 0115 924 5388 Oceans of Fun Play Centre, Hucknall, Laser Tag/Make a Bear/Ocean Parties, Call 0115 963 3961 Ollie’s Fun Shack, Sherwood Energy Village, New Ollerton, Soft Play Parties 0-10yrs Call 01623 860842 Pirates Play Centre, Sherwood, Toddlers/ Juniors/Pirates & Princesses/Disco/VIP, Call 01159 603363 Playmania Indoor Playcentre, Mansfield, Soft Play, 0-12yrs, Call 01623 644443 Pot N Kettle Paint a Pot Café, 115 High Rd Beeston, Fun for All Ages!

Call 0115 922 8029 Rainydays Play Centres, Mansfield & Kirkby, Offer a Range of Packages to Suit all Budgets, Call 01623 237979 Rebecca Adlington Centre, Mansfield, Swim & Floats Parties, Call 0345 0000230

River Maun Recreation Centre, Mansfield, Sports/Bouncy Castle/Disco/Super Slider, Call 0345 0000 233

White Post Farm Centre, Farnsfield for Free Range Children’s Parties & Farmer Days, Call 01623 882977

Selston Leisure Centre, Sports/Bouncy Castle/Soft Play/Disco/Roller Skating, Call 01773 781800

Party Entertainers

Temple Centre, Nuthall, Football Parties, Outdoor Pitch/Sports Hall, Call 0115 951 9717 The Summit Centre, Pavilion Rd, Kirkby, Party Room for Any Party!, Call 01623 751822

Attenborough Nature Cntr, Pond Dipping/Mini Beasts/Wild Art & More Call 0115 972 1777 Barefoot Books, Storytelling, Crafts, Games & Party Bags, Call 07595 628379

Water Meadows, Bath St, Mansfield, Leisure Pool Hire, Weekends 7-8pm, Call 0345 0000232

Barry Kay the Children’s Entertainment Specialist, Comedy Magic Shows, Magic/Mini/Full Children’s Discos, Call 0115 914 7314

West Park Leisure Centre, Long Eaton, Adventure/Splash Parties with Wobstical/ Flumes or Floats, Call 0115 946 1400

Billy Beanbag Childrens Theatre, College Street Centre, Nottm, Drama Parties, 3yrs+ Call 07979 730 710

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Parties

Summit Centre ... SO MUCH MORE THAN A LEISURE CENTRE

FREE ROOM HIRE OFFER! for all evening parties (terms and conditions apply)

Great venue for weddings and functions!

Pavillion Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL

Tel: 01623 751822

www.summit-centre.co.uk New Youth Theatre, Mansfield, Bestwood Village & W Bridgford, Musical Birthday Parties, 3-16yrs, Call 01623 406284 Nottingham Dance & Fitness, Cheer, Pop, Street Dance Parties, Call 07714 123431 Nottingham Off Road Events, Farnsfield, 4x4 Family Ride Round, Buggy & Mini Buggy Parties, 7yrs+, Call 0115 953 9865 Pandora, Lady Magician for Children’s Parties, Magic/Music/Games & Parachute, Call 0115 841 1499 Party Punkz, Tribute Acts to your Child’s Favourite TV Characters, Call 07720 886597 Party With A Difference, Interactive Disco Parties for All Ages, Call 01623 846400 Peter Presto, Very funny Children’s Magic Shows. Includes Cute, Clever Puppets!

Visit Website. Call 0115 981 6407

Party Entertainers Contd.

Blueberries Junior Cooking Company, Children’s Cookery Parties, Call 07887 568576 Bongo Bongo Parties, Singy Laughy Jumpy Fun for Babies & Big Kids!

Call 07790 151090 Buzz Ceramics, Mobile Pottery Painting Studio, All Ages, Call 0115 875 3664 Clip Clop Pony Rides, Child-Friendly Ponies for Parties & Events for Kids 2-12yrs, Call 01623 750936 Dancemania, Sutton, Dance Parties Upto 35 kids, 2hrs, Food & Games, 3-13yrs, Call 07427 015493 Dazzle Entertainment, Fantastic Kids Themed Discos! Call 07722 830840 Dizzy Dizzy Daisy Daisy the the Magician, Magician, Magic Magic & & Puppet Puppet Show/Balloon Show/Balloon Modelling/Face Modelling/Face Painting/ Painting/ Games Games with with Music, Music, Call 0115 917 7099 Call 0115 917 7099 www.dizzydaisythemagician.co.uk www.dizzydaisythemagician.co.uk Fancy Kids Parties - Princesses/Pirates/ Games/Magic & More for your Party/ Event, Call 07970 402189

Jaspa Designs Glitter and Henna Body Art - Sutton - All ages Call 07858 960553 Jo Jingles, Music, Singing and Movement Parties for 3m-5yrs, Call 0870 900 4567

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

Jumicar, Junior Driving Parties with Junior Sized Cars! 1yr+ (With Adult) & 6yrs+ Call 0797 143 9522

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

Katie Wright School of Dance, Dance Parties in Your Own Home, 2yrs+ Call 07545 339224 Kerries Creations, Kerries Creations Face Painting and Glitter Tattoos, Call 07740 196289 Kiddycook, Children’s Educational Cookery Parties in Your Own Home or Venue, 2-11yrs Call 07540 061725 Little Wickets, Cricket Fun & Games for Under 7’s & Toddlers Too! Call 0115 924 8476 Lotties, Cupcake Parties for Children 11yrs+ Call 01773 712713 Mad Science Parties, Fun & Interactive, 5-12yrs, Call 0115 922 1113 Magical Movers, Music & Dance Parties for the Under 5’s, Call 07753 884911

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

Making it! Discovery Centre, Mansfield, Themed Parties for 3-13yr olds.

Call 01623 473297

Freddie Magical Entertainer, Amazing Magic for All the Family!

Call 0115 961 4551

Mansfield Superbowl, Stockwell Gate, Mansfield, Bowling Parties & Food, Room Hire Call 01623 462000

Funday Faces, Professional Fun Face Painting, For All Events Call 07885 886134

Mansfield Wheels Activity Centre, Wheeled Sports & Adventurous Activities, 5yrs+ Call 07870 671870

Gizmo’s Lab, Exciting Children’s Science Parties, Call 07505 862 415 Helen’s Face Painting, Professional Service, CRB Checked, Call 07957 785801

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Pip-A-Roo, Face Painting, Henna & Glitter Tattoos, Bouncy Castle, Call 01623 401037

Mizz Smartie Pants, Magic, Balloon Modelling, Disco, Fun & Games, Call 01623 811390

Slot Carz R Uz, Digital Scalextric/Outdoor Games Specialists, Call 079 1234 8185 Spheremania, Westwood, Zorbing Fun 12yrs+, Weekends, Visit Website, Call 07772 451623 SPROUTS-Dance & Drama, 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 THE BEAR FACTORY AT HOME, Build Your Own Teddy Bear Parties @ Your Venue, E.oliviakillelay@ yahoo.com Call 01427 616887 www.thebearfactoryathome.vpweb.co.uk The Glazey Place, White Hart St, Mansfield, Paint a Pot Parties, Great Prices! 4yrs+, Call 01623 620781 The Joker, Circus Skills/Balloon Modelling/ Clowns/Stilts, Call 07961 884973 Tumble Tots, Active Physical Play Parties, 1-5yrs, Call 0115 958 9767 Viva Le Party, Tailor Made Parties for Kids, Teens or Adults. Call 07983 704663 Whizbangpop, Entertainers for Kids Parties, Prices from £145, Insured and CRB, Call 0845 017 1077 Yoganutz, Fun-Filled Yoga Adventure & Games, 2-7yrs, Call 07877 083101

Room & Hall Hire Acacia Centre, Annesley, Room and Hall Hire for Groups, Meetings & Functions, Call 01623 721056 Ashfield Play Forum, Sutton, Meeting Room up to 25 people & Hall up to 75, Call 01623 441168 Ashwood Centre, Kirkby, 2 Rooms for 30-100 Kids! Call 01623 758974

Various size rooms and hall available for hire.

Fantastic for business meetings, parties & functions!

The Pearson Centre for Young People

Nuart Road, Beeston, Nottm. NG9 2NH

0115 925 4112

enquiries@thepearsoncentre.org.uk

www.thepearsoncentre.org.uk Christ Church Hall, Lime Grove Ave, Beeston, Call 0115 922 2809 Greasley Church Hall, Moorgreen, Hall/Small Room/Kitchen Available for Groups, Celebrations & Functions, Call 07580 564227 Greasley Parish Hall, Newthorpe, Available for Groups/Meetings etc Call 01773 760072 Greasley Sports Centre, Hall Hire for Table Tennis/Football/Basketball/Street Hockey/ Netball+ Call 01773 760072

PLEASLEY LANDMARK Resource & Community Centre

• COFFEE SHOP. 9.00am-3.00pm • FUNCTION ROOMS • CHILDRENS PARTIES (Free bouncy castle hire!)

• LICENSED BAR AVAILABLE • WEDDINGS AND PARTIES CATERED FOR

Let us make your Wedding Day special!

Hot/Cold buffet or try our 3 or 4 course carvery. All served and prepared by our professional catering team.

OUTSIDE CATERING AVAILABLE For enquiries & bookings Call Sharon Ebbern on 01623 819820 pleasley.landmarkbookings@ntlbusiness.com

www.pleasleylandmark.co.uk

Huthwaite Leisure Centre, Hall Available for Parties & Functions, Call 01623 457130 John Godber Centre, Ogle St, Hucknall for Groups, Classes, Parties & Celebrations, Call 0115 963 9633 Little Drivers Soft Play, Stapleford, Hire the Soft Play & Football Areas, Call 0115 939 2211

And there’s more online! www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts

Days Out & Leisure Centres Nuthall Hall Hire, Various Venues & Sizes for Your Party/Group Call 0115 951 9717 Pleasley Landmark Centre, Pleasley, Mansfield, Parties/Functions/Events, Call 01623 819820 Ravenshead Village Hall, Large Hall/Side Room/ Kitchen/Bar Avail Fri/Sat Evenings, Parties/Functions Call 01623 793028 Sherwood Centre, Dunsil Rd, Mansfield Woodhouse, 2 Rooms/Kitchen/ Bar, for Parties/Meetings/Weddings Call 01623 625767 The Pearson Centre for Young People, Beeston, Rooms & Hall Available, Call 0115 925 4112 The Summit Centre, Kirkby, FREE Room Hire for Weekend Functions, T&C’s Apply, Call 01623 751822 The Tin Hat Centre, Selston, Rooms for Hire, Competitive Rates, Call 01773 864510

Party Supplies Balloons by Buy Back Time, Balloons for Every Occasion, Call 01623 623004 Balloons, Flowers & Sweet Station Hire from Sapphire Lace, Sutton, Call 07903 332538 Big Bounce, Nottinghamshire’s Leading Bouncy Castle Hire, Call 0115 952 6678 Billaboing, Bouncy Castle/Slide/ Inflatables/Rodeo Bull Hire/Soft Play, All Ages, Call 0115 846 2581 Bouncy Castle Parties with New Creation Photography, Including Gorgeous Photo Book! Call 07889 855551 CAKE CREATIONS for Creative, Unique Cakes & Cupcakes for All Occasions, Call 07768 763230 Children’s Party Hire, Ball Pools, Toys & Soft Play Party Packages, Call 07817 322195 Classy Cupcakes & Posh Patisserie, High Quality, Beautiful & Quirky Cupcakes & Cakes, Call 07850 650885 Its My Party, Albert St, Mansfield, Everything you Need for a Jump4Joy Party! Call 01623 744280 Jump4Joy Inflatables, Bouncy Castles/ Glitter Tattoos/Mascots & Face Painting, Call 07767 093641 Knot Just Jigs, Traditional Toys, Party Bags, Supplies & Fillers, Call 07805 025945 Super Soft Play Hire. Ages 0-5 www. supersoftplay.co.uk Call 0115 846 2581

Days Out Attenborough Nature Centre, Nature Reserve & Visitor Centre, Call 0115 972 1777 Brewhouse Yard, Nottingham, Museum of Nottingham Life, Call 0115 876 1400 City of Caves, Broadmarsh Shopping Centre, Subterranean Family Attraction, Call 0115 988 1955 Clumber Park, Worksop, Woods/Parkland/ Gdns/Cycle Hire/Café, Call 01909 544917 Creswell Crags Visitor Centre, Welbeck, Nr Worksop, Call 01909 720378 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, Call 0115 966 4512

Floralands Farm Park, Catfoot Lane, Lambley, Play Equipment & Animals, Call 0115 926 8137 Galleries of Justice, High Pavement, Nottingham, Tours/Exhibitions Call 0115 952 0555 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 dle Valley Nature Reserve & Rural Learning Centre, Nottm Rd, Retford, Call 01777 713 945 Jumicar, Giant Circuits at Ferry Farm, Hoveringham & Wheelgate Park, Call 0797 143 9522 Making it! Discovery Centre, Littleworth, School Hols Only, 3yrs+ Call 01623 473297 Mansfield Museum, Leeming St, Mansfield Call 01623 463088 National Water Sports Centre, Holme Pierrepont, Water Sports/Country Park/ Family Activities, Call 0115 982 4707 Newark Air Museum, Winthorpe, Nr Newark, Call 01636 707 170 Newstead Abbey, Ravenshead, Historic Hse/Parkland/Gdns/Café, Call 01623 455900 Nottingham Castle, Friar Lane, Nottingham, Call 0115 876 1400; Nottingham Contemporary, Weekday Cross, Nottingham, International Art Free for Everyone, Call 0115 948 9750 Papplewick Pumping Station, Nr Ravenshead, Steamings Mini Railway/Play Area/Café, Call 0115 963 2938 Rufford Country Park,Ollerton, Gallery/ Sculptures/Gdns/Café, Call 01623 821338 Sherwood Forest Art & Craft Centre, Edwinstowe, Studios and Café, Open all Year, Call 0775 1150100

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Football

Gymnastics Streetdance g leadin Cheer Mini Polo

Rookies Rackets Swimming Lesson s 0115 917 3366

www.broxtowe.gov.uk/klc

Leisure Centres Bramcote Leisure Centre, Derby Rd, Call 0115 917 3000 Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre, Bye pass Rd, Call 0115 917 3333

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

David Lloyd Leisure, Rugby Rd, W Bridgford, Family Sports & Activities for Members, Call 0115 982 5555

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

Eastwood Community Sports Centre, Mansfield Rd, Call 0115 917 3573

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

Edgewood Leisure Centre, Christchurch Rd, Hucknall, Call 0115 956 8790 Festival Hall Leisure Centre, Hodgkinson Rd, Kirkby in Ashfield, Call 01623 457101

Stonebridge City Farm, St Anns, Free Admission, Open Daily, Call 0115 950 5113

Greasley Sports & Community Centre, Dovecote Rd, Newthorpe, Call 01773 760072

Sundown Adventureland, Nr Retford, Theme Park for Under 10’s, Call 01777 248274

Hucknall Leisure Centre, Linby Rd, Call 0115 956 8750

The Lost City Adventure Golf, The Cornerhouse, for Budding Explorers & Advenurers of All Ages!

Huthwaite Leisure Centre, New Street, Huthwaite, Call 01623 457130 Kimberley Leisure Centre, Newdigate St, Call 0115 917 3366

The Nottingham Ghost Walk & Heroes & Villains of Nottm Tours, Call 01623 721003

Lammas Leisure Centre, Lammas Rd, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Call 01623 511177

Wheelgate Park, White Post, Farnsfield, Family Theme Park, Call 01623 882773

Manor Sport & Recreation Centre, Kingsley Way, Mansfield Woodhouse, Membership Available Call 01623 425116

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

Call 01623 882977 Willow Tree Family Farm, Shirebrook, Community Farm & Indoor Play Area, Call 01623 748808 Wollaton Hall, Wollaton, Elizabethan Mansion, Industrial Museum & Deer Park, Call 0115 915 3900

Cricket

River Maun Recreation Centre, Barringer Rd, Mansfield, Call 0345 0000 233 Selston Leisure Centre, Chapel Rd, Call 01773 781800 South Forest Leisure Complex, Clipston Rd, Edwinstowe, Call 01623 823866 The Summit Centre, Pavilion Rd, Kirkby, Sports Facilities & Meeting Rooms, Call 01623 751822 Water Meadows, Titchfield Park, Bath St, Mansfield, Call 0345 0000232

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

Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Jubilee Way South, Mansfield Call 0345 0000 231 Ravenshead Leisure Centre, Longdale Lane, Ravenshead Call 01623 491522 Rebecca Adlington Swimming Centre, Mansfield, Call 0345 0000230

For a free listing or to advertise call 01773 528927 or email shirley@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk

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Activities for Children 5-16yrs+ Pottery painting is not just for kids!

Relax, have fun and create a fab masterpiece, perfect for gifts and memorable keepsakes!

Blueberries Children’s Cookery Workshops & Courses, Call 07887 568576

1. Choose a pot 2. design and paint it 3. leave it with us to glaze

Classy Cupcakes & Posh Patisserie, Entertaining Cupcake Workshops, 5-14yrs, Call 07850 650885

You will be amazed at how easy it is All ages enjoy painting their own pottery and it keeps children happily occupied for hours! with th

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sport & leisure

Archery Rolls Royce Bowmen of Sherwood, Hucknall, 7yrs+, Call 0115 963 8646

Arts and Crafts Pot N Kettle Paint a Pot Café, 115 High Rd, Beeston, Drop in Fun for All Ages!

Call 0115 922 8029 Scribblers Art Workshops, Eastwood, 5-7yrs & 7-12yrs, Sat am, Term Time Call 07895 357358 The Glazey Place, White Hart St, Mansfield, Paint Your Own Pot, Babies to Adults, Call 01623 620781

Astronomy Mansfield & Sutton Astronomical Society, Sherwood Observatory, Sutton-inAshfield Call 01623 552 276

Athletics Brinsley Running Group, Ideal for Beginners, Brinsley Rec Ground, Mon 6.30pm, Call 0115 917 3572 Sutton in Ashfield Harriers, Ashfield Sch, 9yrs+, Call 01623 464 347

Badminton Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre, Juniors Club Sat am, 8yrs+, Call 0115 917 3333 Chilwell Olympians Junior Badminton Club, 7-18yrs, Sat am, Call 0115 928 4379 Lammas Leisure Centre, Sutton, Coaching, 8-11/12-15yrs, Tues, Call 01623 511177 Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Mansfield, Junior Sessions Sat am, 6-16yrs, Call 0345 0000 231 Phoenixwood Junior Badminton Club, Eastwd/Hucknall, 7-18yrs, Call 07725 413551

Basketball Chilwell Comets Basketball Club, Chilwell Olympia, 6-18yrs Call 0115 925 9413 Hucknall Junior Basketball Club, Leisure Centre, 7-18yrs, www.hjbc.org.uk Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Mansfield, Junior Coaching Sat 11-12am, 6-12yrs, Call 0345 0000 231

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

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Book Clubs Chatterbook Reading Group, Sutton Library, 11-12 Sat mthly, 7-11yrs, Call 01623 556296 Crime Café, Hucknall Library, 1st Tues Monthly, 2-3pm, Call 0115 963 2035 Selston Library, Chapel Rd, Crime Café 1st Wed Monthly 1-2pm, Sutton in Ashfield Library, Crime Café, 2nd Wed Monthly 2-3pm,

Bowling and Skittles Beeston Broadgate Bowls Club, Broadgate, All Welcome, Call 0115 925 3054 Chilwell Bowls Club, Inham Nook Rec Ground, All Ages Welcome Call 0115 919 3295 Kirkby Titchfield Park Bowls Club, 7yrs+, Call 01623 550825

Japanese Cookery Classes for Parents & Children, Beeston, Call 07749 226274 Lotties, Cupcake Courses for Children 11yrs+ Call 01773 712713 Making it! Discovery Centre, Mansfield, Decorating Cup Cake Workshops, Call 01623 473297

Cricket Attenborough Cricket Club, The Strand, Boys & Girls 9yrs+, Call 0115 922 1015 Awsworth Village Cricket Club, Boys & Girls, 7yrs+, Call 0115 930 7990 Beeston & Toton Sycamore Cricket Club, All Standards Welcome, www.sycamorecc. co.uk, Bramcote Cricket Club, Bramcote Park, 2 League Teams/Juniors Call 0115 923 3736 Eastwood Cricket Club, Greenhills Rd,Boys & Girls 7yrs+, Call 01773 763040 Kimberley Institute Cricket Club, 7yrs to Premier League Call 0115 945 9300 Kirkby Portland Cricket Club, Nuncagate, Boys & Girls 7yrs+, Call 01623 755133 Little Wickets, Under 7’s Cricket Fun & Games, Numerous Venues Across Notts, 2-6yrs, Call 0115 924 8476

Dance Energy, Kimberley, Street/ Freestyle/Disco/, 1st Class Free! Fri, 5yrs+ Call 0115 925 6661 Dancemania, Sutton, Ballet/Tap/Street/ Hip Hop, 5yrs-Adult! Call 07427 015493 Devas Dance & Drama Classes, Ashfield Comp, Kirkby, Ballet/Tap/Disco/Street & More! 2.5yrs+, www.devasdance.co.uk Call 07800 50 55 35 Excelsior School of Dance + Musical Theatre, Mansfield Woodhouse, Call 01623 479467 Festival Hall Leisure Centre, Kirkby, Streetdance, Thurs 4.30-5.30 4-10yrs, 7-9pm 10-18yrs, Call 01623 457101 Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, Classes in Notts & Derbys, 5-17yrs, Call 0845 310 0166 Huthwaite Leisure Centre, Zumba Class, Wed 7pm, 14yrs+, Call 01623 457130 Julie Shacklock School of Dancing, Sutton in Ashfield, All Styles for All Ages, Call 01623 559084 Junkshop Theatre Company, City Centre Venue, 1st Session Free, Sun 3-5pm, 11-19yrs, Call 07973 598643 Katie Wright School of Dance, Kimberley Leisure Centre, Ballet/Tap/Modern/Acro/ Theatre, 2yrs+, Call 07545 339224 L.A. School of Dance, Rainworth, Latin & Freestyle, 3yrs+ & 7yrs+, Call 07757 119259 Marcia Jones Sch of Dance, Beeston/ Hucknall/Mapperley, All Ages Call 0115 922 6499

Mansfield Superbowl, Stockwell Gate, Mansfield, M-F Weekday Special £2.50 per Game 10-5pm term time, 10-12noon Hols, Call 01623 462000

Stapleford Cricket Club, Hickings Ln, Juniors Welcome, Call 0115 949 6639

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

Erewash Valley Cycling Club, Stapleford, Sun 9.00, All Ages, Call 0115 939 7060

New Dance Classes, Hucknall Leisure Centre, Fri, Mini Movers 4-7yrs 4pm & Maxi Movers 8-13yrs 5.00pm Call 0115 956 8750

Toton Lane Bowls Club, Stapleford, 11yrs+, Call 0115 917 8459

Mansfield Wheels Activity Centre, Warsop, Wheeled Sports & Adventurous Activities, 5yrs+, Booking Only, Call 07870 671870

New Youth Theatre, Mansfield & Kirkby, Musicals for Kids (3-16yr) Call 01623 406284

River Maun Recreation Centre, Mansfield, Spinning 12yrs+ (Height Restrictions Apply), Call 0345 0000 233

Nottingham Dance & Fitness, Zumba, Children’s Cheerleading, Burlesque Style Dance, Call 07714 123431

Rural Rides, Guided Cycle Rides in Notts, All the Family, Call 0115 955 22 88

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

Cards and Board Games Ashfield Chess Club, East Kirkby Miners Welfare, Wed 7pm, All Welcome. www. ashfieldchessclub.org.uk Kimberley Scrabble Club, Newdigate St, Fri 7.30, All Ages, Call 0115 938 9878 West Nottm Chess Club, Bramcote Memorial Hall, 5yrs+, www. westnottinghamchess.org,

Climbing and Mountaineering

Cycling

Dance and Drama Acacia Centre, Annesley, Dancesurge,Tues 4.30-5.15pm for U8’s, 5.15-6pm 8yrs+ Call 01623 721056 Billy Beanbag Childrens Theatre, College Street Centre, Nottm, Drama for 5-18yrs, Call 07979 730 710

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

Bromage-Webster Sch of Dance, Chilwell, Ballroom/Latin, 1st Class Free! Sat am, 4yrs+ Call 0115 925 6661

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

Christine March School of Dance, Kirkby, Dance & Drama Workshops, 6yrs+ Call 07704 818065

Conservation and Wildlife

Christine March School of Dance, Kirkby, Street Dance, Boys Only, 3-6yrs & 7yrs+ Call 07704 818065

Ashplorers, RSPB Wildlife Explorers, Ashfield, Exciting Wildlife Activities for 8-12yrs, Call 07981 304097 Notts Wildlife Trust Ashfield, Volunteers, Walks & Talks, Call 01623 640 134

Dagnija Balodis, Carlton, Singing, Speech & Acting Tuition, 1-2-1, Call 0115 987 4659 Dance Doctors Studios, Long Eaton, Street Kids, 4-6yrs, Wed 4.20pm Call 0115 946 4822

Notts Wildlife Trust, Beeston, Walks & Talks, Call 0115 958 8242

Dance Doctors Studios, Long Eaton, Tap & Ballet, Beginners to Adults, Call 0115 946 4822

Young Falconer’s Club, Rufford Abbey Country Park, 8yrs+, Sun 10-12, Call 07709 312 881

Dance Dynamics, Ballet Tap Jazz/ Acrobatic, Nuthall & Stapleford, 3yrs+, Call 0777 606 7902

Nottingham Swing Dance Soc, Festival Inn Trowell, 14yrs+ Call 07050 602719 Nottingham West Music & Drama Group(NOWMADS), Kimberley Comp, Thurs, Call 0115 913 5967 Nottm Playhouse Junior Youth Theatre Wed, 9-11yrs, 4.30-6.00pm, Call 0115 941 9419 Ogando School of Dance, Grangewood Rd, Wollaton, Classical Ballet & Jazz, MonFri evenings, 3yrs+ Call 01332 664 916 Razzamataz, Djanogly Academy, Sherwood Rise, Dance Drama & Singing, 5-18yrs, Call 07971 198010 Razzamataz, West Notts College, Mansfield, Dance, Drama & Singing, 4-18yrs, Call 01623 636171 Redhead-Scott Sch of Dancing, Beeston, Ballet/Tap/Mod Jazz, Call 0115 922 8534 Rockabillies Monthly Disco, Long Eaton, Sat pm, Structured Musical Dancing & Games, U4’s & 4-7yrs, £5, Call 0115 946 4722 Spritzer Performing Arts, Brookhill Leys Sch, Eastwood, Street Dance n Hip Hop, 5-7yrs & 8yrs+, Call 07815 763887

And there’s more online! www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts

Activities for Children 5-16yrs+

Nurturing and developing young people’s potential through dance, drama and singing.

Stagecoach Beeston 5 minutes from A52 Bramcote Island

Call: 0115 8510352 or 07581 495025 or email: beeston@stagecoach.co.uk www.stagecoach.co.uk/beeston

Stagecoach Mansfield Call: 01623 642061

or email: mansfield@stagecoach.co.uk www.stagecoach.co.uk/mansfield

Stagecoach Beeston Open Evening

12th September - 6pm Alderman White School (visitors car park entrance) Visit website for more information or just turn up!

New Youth Theatre is extremely pleased to announce that their next senior production will be a brand new musical version of “A Christmas Carol.”. New Youth Theatre is delighted to be one of the first groups in Mansfield to be able to stage this production. Rehearsals will begin in September and show will be staged at the Palace Theatre Mansfield on the 18th & 19th November 2013.

For many around the world, Christmas isn’t Christmas without revisiting the well loved tale of the penny-pinching miser, Ebenezer Scrooge and the awakening of his long forgotten festive spirit.

This ghostly tale of the Past, Present and Future is brought to life in this exciting new musical adaptation. Keeping true to the original text, it draws upon the themes of time, family an society’s ills to warm even the coldest of hearts.

When the spirit of Jacob Marley, his former partner, tells Scrooge he must know his responsibilities, Scrooge is taken on a very busy night to show him the error of his ways.

With the Ghost of Christmas Past illustrating the importance of family and friends, Christmas Present representing charity and benevolence and Future bringing in its wake what should happen if all these lessons are forgotten, Scrooge becomes a changed man.

Bringing the atmosphere of Victorian Christmas traditions to the stage, this vibrant and joyous musical takes you on a journey of discovery. A journey where the true meaning of Christmas is found. With a cavalcade of colourful Dickensian characters and a ghostly quartet of guardians, A Christmas Carol is the perfect way to get you into the Christmas Spirit.

The New Youth Theatre concept is simple. Children between the ages of 3-17 years are taught how to develop and improve their performing arts skills whilst rehearsing for a fully staged musical each term. Taster Sessions are being held on Saturday 24th August 2013.

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 A Christmas Carol

Mansfield Palace Theatre on 18th & 19th November 2013

For your chance to win a family ticket for 4 please answer this question; Scrooge is visited by how many ghosts ....?

a) one

b) two

c) three

d) four

Please email your answer, name, address, phone number and where you picked up your copy of the Family Grapevine to: cathy@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk or enter online at www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts or /east-south-notts or post to Family Grapevine, 18 Dixie Street, Jacksdale, Nottingham NG16 5JZ. Closing date: Fri 27/9/2013 To view full T&C’s please visit ‘competitions’ on either of our websites

For a free listing or to advertise call 01773 528927 or email shirley@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk

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Activities for Children 5-16yrs+ Dance and Drama Contd.

Rebecca Adlington Swimming Centre, Mansfield, Junior Gym, 12-15yrs, Call 0345 0000230

Lammas Leisure Centre, Jun Coaching, 5-8/8-11yrs, Sat 8-11am, Call 01623 511177

SPROUTS-Dance, Drama & Singing, Fri evenings, 4-11yrs, Call 0115 875 8036

River Maun Recreation Centre, Mansfield, Dance Mat Session, Thurs/Fri 4pm, 6-13yrs, Call 0345 0000 233

Little Strikers, Fun Football Coaching for 4-7 yrs, Nuthall & Greasley, Call 07598 951155

River Maun Recreation Centre, Mansfield, Multi Sports, Mon 4.30, 6-13yrs, Call 0345 0000 233

Manor Sports Centre, Mansfield Woodhouse, SA Skills, Thurs 4pm, 5-7yrs,, Call 01623 425116

Stagecoach Theatre Arts School, Mansfield, 4-6 & 6-18yrs, Call 01623 642061 Stagecoach Theatre Arts, Beeston, Alderman White Sch, Chilwell, 4-18yrs, Call 0115 979 7275 Stagecoach Theatre Arts, Nottingham, Bluecoat School, Aspley, 4-18yrs, Call 01332 273755 Street Dance with Jazz, Edgewood Leisure Centre, Hucknall, Summer Workshops 4-8yrs & 8yrs+ Call 07818 567642 Street Dance, Festival Hall, Kirkby, Thurs 4.30-5.30, 4-11yrs contact 01623 457101 Call 01623 457101 Zumba Class by Fit4Fun, The Summit Centre, Kirkby, Thurs 6pm, Call 01623 723555

River Maun Recreation Centre, Mansfield, Pilates/Yogalates 14yrs+, Call 0345 0000 233 River Maun Recreation Centre, Mansfield, Zumba, Thurs 7.15pm, 12yrs+ Call 0345 0000 233 Teen Active, Selston Leisure Centre, Gym Mon-Thurs, 3.15pm, 11-15yrs Call 01773 781800 West Park Leisure Centre, Long Eaton, Junior Gym, Sat/Sun 10-12am, 14-16yrs, Call 0115 946 1400 Zumba at Ravenshead Leisure Centre, Longdale Lane, Mon 6.30-7.30 £3.50, Call 07870 553317

Fencing

8-week beginners’ fencing courses Juniors (ages 8-13 Yrs) & Adults (14 Yrs+)

206 349

Chilwell Blades Fencing Club, Chilwell Olympia, 10yrs+, www.chilwellblades. co.uk, TSCA Swords Fencing Club, Mansfield, 10yrs+ & 16yrs+, Tues 5.45 & 7.15, Call 0115 911 0050

First Aid & Life Skills Pleasley Landmark Centre, Pleasley, St Johns Badgers Mon, Cadets Wed, 6.30pm Call 01623 819820 St John Ambulance, County HQ, Valley Rd, Basford & Mansfield, Call 0115 978 4625

Fitness and Exercise B1st Fitness & Boxing, Pinfold Business Park, Stapleford, Pay per Session, 4yrs+ Call 07941 847140 Bramcote Leisure Centre, Derby Rd, Youth Gym Sessions Daily, Various Times, 11-15yrs, Call 0115 917 3000 Bramcote Leisure Cntr, Derby Rd, Junior SwimFit for Confident Swimmers,Tues 5-6, 7-15yrs, Call 0115 917 3000 Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre, ARKE Fitness, Tues&Thur 7.15pm, 16yrs+, Call 0115 917 3333 Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre, Various Fitness Classes 16yrs+, Call 0115 917 3333 Huthwaite Leisure Centre, Children’s Boxercise, Tues 4.30-5.30pm, 3yrs+ Call 01623 457130 Kimberley Leisure Cntr, Newdigate St, Vitality Vibe Youth Gym, Mon-Fri, 8-15yrs Call 0115 917 3366

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Priory Celtic Football Club, Nuthall+, Boys5yrs+, Girls 8-14 Call 0115 938 3164 Quarrydale Utd FC, Kirkby Bentinck Miners Welfare, Under7’s+ Call 0779 1020630 River Maun Recreation Centre, Mansfield, Cool Kickers, Sat am, 4-11yrs, Call 0345 0000 233

Stapleford Villa Football Club, Boys & Girls 4-13yrs, See Website, Call 0115 877 8868

start on Tuesday 17th September 2013

or phone 07749

Pegasus Youth Football Club, Stapleford, Boys & Girls 5yrs+ Call 07773 048805

Soccer Lions, Beeston & West Bridgford, Fun & Structured Sessions, 4-8yrs Call 07921 827505

TSCA Swords Fencing Club

secretary@tscaswords.org.uk

Notts County Ladies Development Football Club, New Players Req’d, Yr3+, Wed 6-8pm, Hucknall National Cof E Academy, Call 07963 820612

Rolls Royce Leisure JFC, Hucknall, Boys & Girls 5yrs+, Call 0750 604 0684

Learn to fence in Mansfield!

To book a place email:

Nottm Forest Coaching Courses, Various, Boys & Girls 6-13yr, Call 0115 982 4453

You’ve seen it at the Olympics, here’s your chance to have a go!

Football

Trowell Football Club, Pitt Lane, Boys Under 8’s+,www.trowellfc.co.uk Underwood Villa FC, Bracken Park, Boys & Girls 7yrs+, Call 07773 211641

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

Lammas Leisure Cntr, Sutton, Trampoline, 5-8/8-11/11-15yrs, Call 01623 511177 Mansfield Olympic Gymnastics Club, Sessions Novice-Elite, 4yrs+, Call 01623 423 088 Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Mansfield, Gymnastics Tues 4-10yrs & 11yrs+ Thurs/ Fri, 4-10yrs, Call 0345 0000 231 Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Mansfield, Trampoline Beg/New Starters/Adv, Tue/ Thur, 6yrs+, Call 0345 0000 231 Selston Leisure Centre, Chapel Rd, Gymnastics Mon 5-8pm, 5yrs+, Call 01773 781800 Selston Leisure Centre, Chapel Rd, Trampolining, Tues 6.15-7.15pm, 8yrs+ Call 01773 781800

History Archaeology and Genealogy Hucknall Library, Family History Surgery, 1st Sat Monthly, 10-12, Call 0115 963 2035 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 Ashfield Aztecs Ladies Hockey Club, Goosedale, 13yrs+ Call 07792 826936 Ashfield Juniors Hockey Club, Kingsway Park Kirkby, 8yrs+ Call 07792 826936 Beeston Hockey Club, Highfields, Boys & Girls 6yrs+, Call 079 7655 1030 Chilwell Titans Roller Hockey Club, Chilwell Olympia, 9-17 Call 0115 925 2123

Golf

Nottingham Hockey Club, Hockey Coaching. NHC @ Goosedale. 7-13yrs. All abilities welcome. Call 07958 810023

Awsworth Villa Football Club, The Shilo Ground, Boys U14’s, Call 0779 250 9159

Beeston Fields Golf Club, Wollaton Road, Juniors 8-18yrs, Call 0115 925 7062

Ice Sports

Bagthorpe Athletic FC, Dixies Arms Park, Boys/Girls 8-16yrs, Call 07778 586179

Chilwell Manor Golf Club, Meadow Lane, Juniors & All Ages Call 0115 925 8958

Ashfield Youth Football Club, Various Venues, 9-18yrs, Call 07812 846394

Beeston Centurions YFC, Boys & Girls 5-16yrs, Call 07967 868473 Bramcote Youth Football Club, Boys & Girls 5-15yrs, Call 0115 922 1120 Brazilian Soccer Schools, Coaching Sessions at Bramcote, West Bridgford & Wilford, 4-13yrs Call 0115 922 8890 Eastwood Community Sports Centre, On the Ball Coaching, Sat 10-1pm, 4-11yrs, Call 0115 917 3573

Leen Valley Golf Club , Wigwam Lane, Juniors +, Call 0115 964 2037

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

Gymnastics and Trampoline

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

Chilwell Olympia Sports Cntr, Bye pass Rd, Gymnastics Wed/Fri 5yrs+, Call 0115 917 3333

Greasley Sports & Community Centre, Newthorpe, MUGA Floodlit 5 a side, 3G Surface, to Book Call 01773 760072

Chilwell Olympia Sports Cntr, Trampolining, All Abilities, Mon/Thur/Fri, 5yrs+, Call 0115 917 3333

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

Eastwood Community Sports Cntr, Gymnastics Mon 5-7pm, Th 5-7pm, Sat 9-2pm, 5-16yrs, Call 0115 917 3573

Kimberley Leisure Centre, Newdigate St, Junior Football, Tues/Wed, 5-7yrs, Call 0115 917 3366 Kimberley Leisure Cntr, Newdigate St, Junior Coaching, Mon, 8-11yrs, Call 0115 917 3366 Kimberley Miners Welfare FC, Youth Section, Boys 7-18yrs, Call 07989945435 Kimberley Town Football Club, Boys & Girls 6yrs-Adults Call 07707 394453

Festival Hall Leisure Centre, Kirkby, Gymnastics Fri 4pm & 5pm, Please Book, Call 01623 457101 Hucknall Leisure Centre, Linby Rd, Gymnastics, 11-15yrs M,W,TH,F 4.15-5.45pm,S&S12-1, Call 0115 956 8750 Kimberley Leisure Cntr, Newdigate St, Junior Gymnastics, Tues Evening, Call 0115 917 3366

Lammas Leisure Cntr, Sutton, Ice Disco U’10s/10-14/14y+, Fri Call 01623 511177 National Ice Centre, The Lace Market, Nottingham, Call 0843 373 3000 Sutton Sting Ice Hockey Club, Lammas Leisure Cntr, U7’s+ Call 07967 323395

Martial Arts Aikido Shudokan Black Belt Academy, Riverside Way, West Bridgford, 4yrs+ & Adults, Call 0800 6121 136 Chilwell Olympia Karate School, Shotokan Karate, 7yrs+, Call 07789 095467 Chilwell Tae Kwon Do, Chilwell Olympia, 5yrs-50! Call 07973 431457 Eastwood MicroKwons, Church St, 4-6yrs + Adult Self Defence Call 01773 763203 Eastwood Shotokan Karate Club, Eastwood Sports Centre, 5yrs+, Call 07790 235374 Eastwood Tae Kwon Do Club, Church St, 6yrs-Adult Call 01773 763203 Eastwood TAGB TaeKwon-Do, Greasley Sports Centre, Fri 6-7pm, 8yrs+ Call 07966 242855 Edgewood Judo Club, Hucknall, Under 7’s+, Call 0115 952 1346 Ga-Jok UK ITF TKD, Taekwon-Do Classes, Various Venues, 4-6yrs & 7yrs+, For Vicky Call 01773 785988

And there’s more online! www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts

Activities for Children 5-16yrs+ Hilltop Judokwai, RC Social Hall, All Ages & Abilities, Call 0115 938 6281 Kimberley TAGB TaeKwon-Do, Temple Centre, Nuthall, Wed 7-8.30 & Sun 6-7pm, 8yrs+ Call 07966 242855, Lau Gar Kung-Fu, Chilwell Olympia, 6yrs+, Call 0115 849 8210

Sutton TAGB Tae Kwon Do, Lammas Leisure Centre, 5yrs+, Call 01246 851784 The Summit Centre, Kirkby, Tae Kwondo for All Ages, Tues 6pm, Call 01623 751822 Warrior Martial Arts, Classes for all Ages & Abilities, Beeston/Broxtowe, 5-17yrs Call 0115 9226 182

Multi Sports Broxtowe Softball Club, all ages Call nottinghamsoftball@gmail.com The Summit Centre, Pavilion Rd, Kirkby, MUGA 3G Surface to Hire, Call 01623 751822

Music Groups MUSICMAKERS MAKERS--exciting excitingchildren’s children’s MUSIC musicclasses classesininNottingham.

Nottingham.Songs/ Songs/ music games/instruments, Call 0115 913 3627 Call 0115 913 3627 games/instruments, www.childrensmusicmakers.co.uk www.childrensmusicmakers.co.uk Nottingham Youth Band, Beeston, Woodwind/Brass/Percussion, Grade2+,music-for-everyone.org, Nottingham Youth Orchestra, Young Musicians in East Midlands, Call 01636 815193 Notts Youth Jazz Orchestra for Young Musicians in Notts, www.nottsnyjo.co.uk

Music Teachers ANW School of Music, Mansfield, Piano/ Violin/Keyboard/Singing & Theory, Call 07930 151699 Bronia Smith-Wilson B.Sc.(Hons) Piano/ keyboard, Long Eaton Call 0115 877 0709 David Woodhouse,Selston, Piano/Theory, All Standards Welcome Call 01773 782732 Derek Hartwell, Sutton in Ashfield, Piano/ Classical Organ, Call 01623 555360 Elaine Wilson, Annesley, Clarinet, Piano, Recorder, Music Theory. All welcome, Call 01623 407741 Guitar Bass & Drum School, Nuncagate, Beg - Adv, 6yrs+ Call 07845 996460 Lee Brookes, Chilwell, Learn to Play the Drums, Beginners-Advanced, Call 0115 877 8200 Sarah Taylor, Singing and Music Theory Teacher in Long Eaton, All Ages All Abilities, Call 0115 973 0685

Lammas Leisure Centre, Sutton, Free Swimming for Under 4’s, Call 01623 511177

Rugby and Mini Rugby

Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Mansfield, Dragon Freestyle Kick Boxing, Mon 4.30pm, Sat 9.30-11am, 6-12yrs, Call 0345 0000 231

Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Mansfield, Karate, Thurs 7.30-8.30pm, 6yrs+ Call 0345 0000 231

Chilwell Titans Roller Hockey Club, Chilwell Olympia, 9-17 Call 0115 925 2123

Hucknall Leisure Centre, Linby Rd, Roller Skating, Sat 7-8.30pm, All Ages, Call 0115 956 8750

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

Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Mansfield, Judo, Wed 6-8pm, 6yrs+ Call 0345 0000 231

Kimberley Swimming Club, Kimberley Leisure Cntr, Beginners-Competitive, 3yrs+ Call 01773 771230

Festival Hall Leisure Centre, Kirkby, Family Roller Skating, Sun 5-7pm Call 01623 457101

Manor Sport & Recreation Centre, Junior Karate, Wed, 5-7yrs & 8yrs+, Call 01623 425116

Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Mansfield, ITF Taekwon-Do, Sun 10am, 4-6yrs & 11am 6yrs+, Call 0345 0000 231

Rollerskates and Skateboards

Ashfield Rugby Club, Ashfield Sch, Boys & Girls U7’s-19yrs, Call 07763 326135 Long Eaton RFC, West Park Leisure Centre, Boys & Girls U10’s - U19’s, Call 07999 494378 Simon Brown, Beeston, Piano, All Types of Music, 7yrs+, Call 07891307088 Tony Topham, Kirkby, Guitar Tuition/ Exams, Qualified Teacher, All Ages All Abilities, Call 01623 455119 Tricia Moores, Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe, Cor Anglais, Bassoon, Recorder & Theory, In your Own Home, Call 07425 135 385 Vince Bartley, Hucknall, Piano Tuition, All Ages/Abilities Welcome Call 0115 952 4533 Wendy’s Playful Piano - A Fun Approach for Young Children 3yrs+, 1-to-1 sessions in Beeston, Call 0115 922 1318

Netball Back 2 Netball at Eastwood Community Sports Centre, Ladies of All Ages,Tues 8-9pm Call 0115 917 3711

Sailing Attenborough Sailing Club, Attenborough Nature Reserve,7yrs+ Call 0115 922 7294 Disability Sailing Group, The Mill Adventure Base, Kings Mill Reservoir, Sutton, Sat 10-12, Call 01623 556110 SONAS, School of Navigation & Seamanship, Local Tuition / RYA Courses, Call 0115 939 9825 Sutton in Ashfield Sailing Club, Kings Mill Res, 7yrs+, Call 07526 109997

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

Squash

Cobra Netball Club, National Sch, Hucknall, Weds 8-9.30pm, Girls 16+ Call 07941 736829

Advance Squash Coaching, All ages & Abilities, Mini Squash 3-11yrs, Sutton & Hucknall, Call 07919 026344

Hucknall Town Junior Netball Club, National Sch, Mon, 6yrs+, Call 07775 772256

Lammas Leisure Cntr, Sutton, Juniors, 5-8/7-11/11-16yrs, Sat Call 01623 511177

Kimberley Netball Club, Greasley Sport Centre, Fri 6.30-9.30, 6-18yrs, sarah_d_ foster@hotmail.co.uk

Trent Vale Squash Club, Friendly Club in Beeston, All Ages & All Abilities, www. trentvale.org.uk

Valkyries Netball Club, Greasley Sports Cntr, Girls 12yrs+, Call 07794 407270

Swimming, Sub Aqua and Water Polo

Orienteering

Ashfield Swimming School, Ashfield School, 3 1/2yrs+ Call 07713 360174

Bramcote Orienteering, Bramcote Park (Summer), Nottingham Uni (Winter), Thurs 6.30, Call 07940 575758 West Notts Orienteering, Berry Hill Park, Mansfield, Tues 6.30, Call 07940 575 758

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

Photography Beeston Camera Club, Station Rd, All Welcome, www.beestoncameraclub.co.uk, Eastwood Photographic Soc, Church St (Children accompanied), Call 0115 927 8879 James Maude Camera Club, Mansfield, (Children Accompanied) www.jamesmaude.org.uk,

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

Bramcote Leisure Cntr, Derby Rd, Family Swim & Lessons Various Times, Call 0115 917 3000 Bramcote Swimming Club, Bramcote Leisure Centre, 4-7yrs, Call 0115 928 7354 Divemaster Scuba, Beechdale & Ken Martin Pools, 8yrs+, Call 0115 929 0707 Dolphins Swimming Club, Hucknall Leisure Cntr, Swimmers 6yr+,www. hucknallandlinbydolphins.org.uk, Edgewood Leisure Centre, Hucknall, Swimming Lessons 4m+, Call 0115 956 8790 Falcon Amateur Swimming Club, Hucknall Leisure Cntr, 6yrs+, Call 0115 964 0717 Hucknall Junior Water Polo Club, Leisure Cntr, 7yrs+ Call 07796 691709 Hucknall Water Polo Club, Leisure Cntr, All Welcome, Call 07734 266404 Ilkeston & Kimberley Sub Aqua Club, Families Welcome See Web Call 0115 932 7881

Neptune Swimming Academy, Ashfield School Leisure Centre, 3 .5yrs+ Call 07739 322288 Radford Swimming Club, Swim 21 Accredited, Various Locations & Times, 4yrs+, Non-swimmers to Competition Level, Call 079 323 776 90 West Park Leisure Centre, Long Eaton, Swimming Lessons Mon-Fri 4.00-5.30 & Sat am, 5m+ Call 0115 946 1400

Tennis Attenborough Lawn Tennis Club, Under 12’s, Juniors 12-17yrs, www. attenboroughtennis.org.uk Eastwood Tennis Club, Church Walk & Other Venues, 6-8yrs & 8yrs+, Call 01773 788301 Keyworth Tennis Club Elm Ave, Mini Tennis, Juniors & Adults, Call 01949 81671 Nottingham Tennis Centre, University Boulevard, Call 0115 876 1600..

Sutton-in-Ashfield Lawn Tennis Club, Station Rd, 5yrs-Adults

Uniformed Groups RAF Air Cadets, Various Venues, Call 01480 521 51 ext 7702 The Boys Brigade, Various Venues, 5-18yrs,www.nottingham.boys-brigade. org.uk

Volleyball Mansfield Volleyball Club is Looking for Junior and Adult Members for New Club Call 07793 352618

Walking Broxtowe Ramblers, All Welcome, Please Visit our Website, Call 0115 925 9779 Broxtowe Walk & Talk, Walks in N & S Broxtowe, Under 14’s Accompanied Call 0115 917 3711 Sutton Ashfield Rambling Club, (Children accompanied), Call 01623 648879

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

Yoga for Kids Huthwaite Leisure Centre, Yoga for Kids, Mon 4.30-5.15pm, 3-7yrs Call 01623 457130 Shine Kids Yoga-Fun Yoga for 1-11yrs. First Public Class FREE. Call 07982 246072 Yoganutz, Beeston, Hucknall, Kirkby, Sutton, Yoga for Toddlers-Teens, Call 07877 083101

If you run a family orientated business or group and would like a free listing or to advertise, please call:

01773 528927

For a free listing or to advertise call 01773 528927 or email shirley@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk

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Things to Do

Places to Go! Holiday Club

For primary school children aged 6-11yrs

July 29th to August 30th 2013

0115 845 2219

Weekdays (except Bank holiday Monday)

9.00am – 4.30 pm

£15 per day (£20 on Thursdays)

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

0115 9254112

developmentworker@thepearsoncentre.org.uk

Mon 5th-Fri 9th Aug: Play in a Week at Nottingham Lakeside.

Come along and create a play in a week. For those who are interested in writing, performing or theatre design this week is jam packed with drama.

Working with professional artists you will get chance to create a show for Lakeside’s main stage. 9 – 18 years. Cost £75. T: 0115 846 7777 www.lakesidearts.org.uk Mon 5th-Fri 23rd Aug: Nottingham Playhouse Summer School.

5 – 9 Aug. ALL-DAY TASTER WORKSHOPS. £20 for one day, or book all five for £85. 12 – 23 Aug. MIX-UP BY MOONLIGHT. Have fun rehearsing and performing Nic Gilder’s ‘Mix up by Moonlight’ – a modern version of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. £160 for two weeks. 0115 941 9419.

PLAYDAYS

Sat 13th July: 12-4pm. Family Fun Day on Coronation Park, Eastwood.

Wed 24th July: 1-4pm. Papplewick Play Day, Village Hall Playing Field.

Thurs 1st Aug:1-4pm. Mansfield Play Day, Carr Bank Park, Mansfield Tues 6th Aug: 1-4pm, Ashfield Play Day, Sutton Lawn Thurs 8th Aug: 12-4pm. Beeston Play Day at Broadgate Park Tues 13th Aug: 12-4pm.

Eastwood Play Day on Eastwood Comprehensive School Fields, Hall Park Fri 16th Aug: 12-4pm. Stapleford Play Day on Ilkeston Road Recreation Ground Wed 21st Aug: 12-4pm. Kimberley Play Day on Kimberley School Playing Field

SUMMER SCHOOLS

Mon 22nd July-Fri 2nd Aug: Nottingham High School Holiday Club. 8.30-5.30. The usual extensive range of activities will be on offer and many of the Coaches and Team Leaders will be returning to ensure that our normal standards of fun and excitement are maintained. The Holiday Club is suitable for children

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aged 5 to 13. For more information and bookings please contact Mrs Epworth on 0115 8452219or the Holiday Club Manager, Mr Paul Allison, on 0115 845 2248.

Mon 12th-Fri 16th Aug: Technical Summer School at Nottingham Lakeside. 10-4. Learn how to put on a stage show and work ‘behind the scenes’ at Lakeside. 13 – 18 years. £75. T: 0115 846 7777 www. lakesidearts.org.uk

olds and their parents which gives a fun introduction to the mind and brain.

Book your free session online now! www.summerscientist.org

Mon 19th-Fri 30th Aug: Performing Arts Summer School at Eastwood Comprehensive School. 9-3.30.

Open to all young people 8-13 yrs.

Have fun, make friends and take part in lots of activities. Contact Sarah Taylor on 01773 786212.

Wed 21st-Thurs 22nd & Wed 28th-Thurs 29th Aug: Christine March School of Dance Summer School. 10-3. 5-9years.Classes given in ballet / tap / street / gymnastics / singing / contemporary / drama & circus workshops. Tel 07704 818065 www.christinemarchdance.co.uk

FAMILY THEATRE

Tues 2nd July: Children’s Theatre: Slapdash Galaxy at Nottingham Lakeside. 6-7 pm. A totally delicious DIY event with a brand new 3D Finale!

Suitable for 7+ years and their families. £7 all tickets. T: 0115 846 7777 www. lakesidearts.org.uk Sun 7th July: Children’s Theatre: My Brother the Robot at Nottingham Lakeside. 3.30-4.30pm. 4yrs+ and families. £6.50 all tickets. T: 0115 846 7777 www.lakesidearts.org.uk Thurs 18th July: Comedy of Errors at Collier’s Wood, Moorgreen.

7.30-10.30pm. 0115 938 5101 or email events@friendsofcollierswood.org.uk

Wed 24th July-Tues 3rd Sept: Summer Holiday Club at West Park Leisure Centre, Long Eaton. The Holiday Club for Holiday Activities, 8-14yrs & Wed am 5-7yrs. Call 0115 946 1400.westparkleisurecentre.co.uk. wplc@erewash.gov.uk Wed 24th July-Tues 3rd Sept: Summer Holiday Activities at Water Meadows, Mansfield. Varied activities.

For more information call 0345 0000232 or visit www.mansfieldleisure. com Wed 24th July-Fri 30th Aug: Kids Summer Activity Club 2013 -Round Hill Primary School Beeston.

9.30-3.30, Varied Activities. Tel: 07505 406226 £12 per session 5-12years.

Wed 24th July-Fri 30th Aug: Kids summer activities at Quarrydale School, Sutton-in-Ashfield.

9.30-3.30, Varied Activities. Tel: 07505 406226 £12 per session 5-12years.

Fri 26th July-Fri 30th Aug: Cooking with Hugo at The Grange Primary School, Long Eaton. For 2-6 year olds - a fun-packed hour of making and baking tasty treats. T-07814899504/ 07508012290. cookingwithhugo@ hotmail.co.uk/facebook.com/ cookingwithhugo

Mon 12th-Fri 16th Aug: Bug Art at Nottingham Lakeside. 10-3.30. Try a different art form with a new artist every day – digital animation, photography, ceramics, puppets and spray painting – to explore the wonderful world of insects. 8 – 12 years. £75. T: 0115 846 7777 www.lakesidearts.org.uk Wed 14th-Wed 21st Aug: Summer Scientist Week 2013 at the University of Nottingham. The 7th annual Summer Scientist Week will take place from 14th – 16th and 19th – 21st August 2013.Summer Scientist Week is a free, fun event for 4-11-year-

Mon 5th Aug: Family Theatre: Dotty the Dragon at Rufford Country Park.

2.30-4.30pm. A brave little dragon in a big scary world! £7 T-01623 821323 Sat 24th & Sun 25th Aug: Children’s Theatre: Aliens Love Underpants at Nottingham Playhouse. Aliens love underpants, in every shape and size, but there are no underpants in space! £10. T: 0115 941 9419. www. nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk

Things can change, if travelling a distance please confirm with the organisers

Thurs 29th Aug-Sun 1st Sept: Children’s Theatre: The Gruffalo’s Child at Nottingham Theatre Royal.

11-3pm. GRUFFALO’S CHILD - with attitude! Just how brave is she? T0115 989 5555 or Visit www.trch.co.uk Fri 13th-Sun 15th Sept: Peter Pan – The Never Ending Story at Capital FM Arena, Nottingham. T: 0844 124 624. www.capitalfmarena.com Tues 22nd-Sat 26th Oct: Children’s Theatre: The Butterfly Lion at the Theatre Royal, Nottingham. From the acclaimed writer of War Horse comes this award winning tale of enduring friendship. T- 0115 989 5555 or Visit www.trch.co.uk

OUTDOOR THEATRE

Refreshments and Bar available.

Chairs and blankets can be hired on the night or bring your own! For all bookings call the Royal Concert Hall on 0115 989 5555 or Visit www.trch.co.uk Fri 5th & Sat 6th July: A Comedy of Errors at Nottingham Castle. 7.30pm.

A summer Turkish delight not to be missed!

Sat 13th & Sun 14th July: Romeo and Juliet at Nottingham Castle.

7pm. Heartbreak Productions on an epic trip of a lifetime… first stop a hot, steamy piazza in Verona and a monumental love story.

Thurs 25th July: Sense and Sensibility at Nottingham Castle.

7pm. Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company this summer for an evening of Regency wonderment.

Fri 26th July: Pride and Prejudice at Nottingham Castle. 7pm. Take a step back in time with Chapterhouse Theatre Company to meet Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters.

Thurs 1st & Fri 2nd Aug: Treasure Island at Wollaton Hall. 6pm. Take your family on a merry romp to the sunny Caribbee’ with Cambridge Touring Theatre’s swashbuckling musical adaptation of Treasure Island.

And for our Young Swashbucklers (aged 5-10) – why not come along to our Treasure Island workshop before the show only £2/child, children must be accompanied by an adult. For a space at the workshop please call 0115 8761300.

Thurs 8th & Fri 9th Aug: Babe the Sheep Pig at Newstead Abbey.

6.30pm. Farmer Hoggett wins a piglet at the fair – and everyone knows what fate awaits piglets raised on a farm.

Wed 14th Aug: Sherlock Holmes at Nottingham Castle. 7pm. How can one open-air show with just four actors possibly contain so much action and adventure? Elementary, my dear!

Sat 17th & Sun 18th Aug: Twelfth Night at Wollaton Hall. 7pm. Ahoy there to a brand new production of Shakespeare’s comic tale of shipwrecks, sea storms and mistaken identity.

Fri 23rd & Sat 24th Aug: The Hound of the Baskervilles at Wollaton Hall.

7pm. In the lonely wasteland of the desolate Devon moors, something evil is afoot.

Sun 25th & Mon 26th Aug: The Wind in the Willows at Nottingham Castle.

7pm. Join Badger, Ratty, Mole and Toad for a perfect summer of adventure.

REGULAR SUMMER HOLIDAY EVENTS

Family fun for all ages at some of our local attractions and parks.

NEWSTEAD ABBEY T: 01623 455 900 11am-3pm. £1.00 per person Normal car parking charges apply.

Mon 22 July - Sun 28th July: Livingstone Bug Trail

Mon 29th July -Sun 4th Aug: Children’s Treasure Hunt Trail Mon 5th-Sun 11th Aug: Peacock Feather Hunt

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Four tickets to be won to see each of the following shows...

The Gruffalo’s Child The Butterfly Lion Thurs 29 August at 2pm

Tues 22 October at 6pm

At theTheatre Royal Nottingham

Peter Pan

Thurs 9 January at 7.15pm

For your chance to win a family ticket for 4 please answer this question; Who has got a wide toothy smile ....?

a) The Butterfly Lion b) The Gruffalo’s Child c) Peter Pan And tell us which show you would like to see Please email your answer, name, address, phone number and where you picked up your copy of the Family Grapevine to: cathy@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk or enter online at www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts or /east-south-notts or post to Family Grapevine, 18 Dixie Street, Jacksdale, Nottingham NG16 5JZ. Closing date: Thurs 15/8/2013 To view full T&C’s please visit ‘competitions’ on either of our websites

Tues 22nd & Thurs 24th & Wed Oct 30th: 10.30-4. Children’s Halloween Drop-in Arts and Craft Workshops Wed 23rd Oct: 11-3. Halloween Havoc Event SHERWOOD FOREST COUNTRY PARK T-01623 823202 nquiries@nottscc. gov.uk/www.nottinghamshire. gov.uk/enjoying/countryside/ countryparks/sherwood/ Sat 6th-Sun 7th, Sat 13th-Sun 14th, Sat 20th-Sun 21st July and Mon 22nd July-Sun 1st Sept; Sun 8th, Sat 14th-Sun 15th , Sat 21st-Sun 22nd, Sat 28th-Sun 29th Sept: 11-4pm.

The Forest Archer Presents – Have a go longbow instruction.

NEWSTEAD ABBEY CONTD.

Mon 12th-Sun 18th Aug: Boatswain Trail Mon 19th-Sun 25th Aug: Forest Friends Tues 27th Aug-Sun 1st Sept: Victorian Trail

WOLLATON HALL

Art Carts- 29th July-30th Aug, 11-3pm Stay and do some colouring, a word search or some dot-to-dot drawing.20p donation.Activities include, animal masks, Tudors, animal tracks and markings, access the artefacts and more! Activities change regularly, week days only. Normal car parking charges apply & children must be accompanied by an adult. T- 0115 915 3900 ATTENBOROUGH NATURE CENTRE www.attenboroughnaturecentre. co.uk T-0115 972 1777. Please book in advance. All children must be accompanied by an adult Wed 3rd July: 10.30am – 12 noon & 1.00pm – 2.30pm. Tiny Tots – Teddy Bear’s Picnic .

Sat 6th July: 1.30-3.30pm. Wild Kids – Pond Dipping.

Tues 30th July & Thurs 1st Aug: 10.15-12.15. Go Wild This Summer!

– Wild Tracks.

Fri 2nd Aug: 10.15-12.15. Go Wild This Summer! – Woodland Workshop.

Tues 6th & Thurs 8th Aug: 10.15-12.15. Go Wild This Summer!

– Wild Art. Fri 9th; 16th & 23rd Aug:10.15-12.15.

Go Wild This Summer! – Woodland Workshop.

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Sun 11th Aug: 11-3. Wild Summer.

Tues 13th & Thurs 15th Aug: 10.15-12.15. Go Wild This Summer!

– Wild Safari.

Tues 20th & Thurs 22nd Aug: 10.15-12.15. Go Wild This Summer! – Wild and Wet. Tues 27th & Thurs 29th Aug: 10.15-12.15. Go Wild This Summer! – Wildlife Explorers.

D. H. LAWRENCE BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM, EASTWOOD T: 01773 717 353 Mon 1st-Wed 31st July : Revolting Victorian Themed Tours Tues 30th July & Thur 1st Aug : 10.30-4. Fantasy Fun Day Themed Arts and Craft Workshops Wed 31st July: 11-3. Fantasy Fun Day Special Event Tues 6th & Thurs 8th Aug: 10.30-4.

Animal Themed Arts and Crafts Workshops Wed 7th Aug: 11-3. Wildlife Workshop Special Event Tues 13th Aug & Thurs 15th Aug: 10.30-4. Knights and Damsels Themed Arts and Craft Workshops Wed 14th Aug: 11-3. Knights and Damsels Special Event Tues 20th & Thurs 22nd Aug: 10.30-4. Under the Sea Themed Arts and Craft Workshops Wed 21st Aug: 11-3. Under the Sea Special Event Sat 21st Sept: Edwardian Chores Tours Tues 1st-Thurs 31st Oct: Victorian Halloween Traditions Tours

Sun 7th July. 12-3.30pm. In The Footsteps of Robin Hood

Sun 21st July & Sun 1st Sept . 11-4.

Mini-Beast Day Sun 21st July, Sun 18th Aug, Sun 1st , Sun 8th, Sun 15th Sept: 12-4.30 The Legend Lives On! Thurs 25th July: 11-4. Bright Sparks Fri 26th July & Wed 14th, 21st & 28th Aug: 11.30-4. Walk With the Hawks Sat 27th-Sun 28th July: 11-4. The Forest Bowmen Tues 30th July: 11-4. Medieval Mayhem Sun 4th Aug: 11-3. Have a go Drumming Mon 5th-Sun 11th Aug: 29th Annual ROBIN HOOD FESTIVAL Mon 12th Aug: 11-3. Meet Robin Hood Sat 17th Aug: 12-4. Simple Tom the Mischief Maker

Sat 20th July. 9.30-10.30pm. Bat Walk

Tues 20th Aug: 11.30-3. The Birkland Outlaws

Sun 21st. and Wed 24th July-Sun 8th Sept:10-3: Robin Hood’s Treasure Trail

Sat 24th-Mon 26th Aug. 11-4.

Knights in the Forest

Voted

Best Visitor Attraction

in Nottinghamshire

2012!

Craft Workshops at

Sherwood Forest Craft Centre Children’s workshops every Wednesday in the school holidays Sessions cost £1-£6 for materials

Adult workshops and classes all year round Tel: Clare 07500057463 or Julie 07751150100

www.sherwoodcraft.co.uk

The Art & Craft Centre, Forest Corner, Edwinstowe, NG21 9RN Sat 31st Aug: 12-4. Medieval Knight Hospitalier Sun 15th Sept: 11-4. Outlaw Obstacle Course Sat 28th-Sun 2th Sept: 11-4.

Sherwood Through The Ages IDLE VALLEY NATURE RESERVE T-01777 713 945 Sun 14th July: 10.30-12. Family Fun – Wild Flowers Wed 24th July & Wed 28th Aug: 10.30-12. Let’s Read!

Thurs 25th July: 6.30-7.30pm.

Discover Wildlife – Badgers Sat 27th July: 11.30-1.30. Art from Nature Sun 11th Aug: 10.30-12. Family Fun – Ponds Sat 24th Aug: 11.30-1.30. Art from Nature RUFFORD ABBEY COUNTRY PARK & CRAFT CENTRE T- 08449 80 80 80. enquiries@ nottscc.gov.uk. www. nottinghamshire.gov.uk/ruffordcp/ Sat 20th July: 12.30 & 3pm. Falconry Display Day Sat 17th & Sun 18th Aug: 10-4.

Midland Kite Flyers.

Sat 17th & Sun 18th Aug: 10-4. The Whale.

Sat 27th July, Sun 11th Aug, Sun 22nd Sept, Sun 27th Oct: 1-3. Fun Drumming Sessions Sun 29th Sept: 2-4. Brass Band Sunday Sun 13th Oct: 11-3. One Sky One World. The Midland Kite Fliers are taking part in a global event called One Sky, One World which is a non-political movement aiming to promote peace and harmony across the world. www. osow.org.uk.

SHERWOOD PINES FOREST PARK T-01623 821459 or email karina. thornton@forestry.gov.uk. www. forestry.gov.uk/sherwoodpines Fri 2nd Aug: 10-3. Bushcraft for Families Sat 3rd Aug: 10-3.30. Traditional Arrow Making Tues 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Aug: 10-12. Shelter Building and Pond Dipping Fri 9th-Sat 10th Aug: 4pm-11am.

Overnight Bushcraft For Families

OTHER EVENTS JULY

Mon 1st -Thurs 22nd Aug: Eastwood Arts Festival. Various dates and venues. For more information contact Broxtowe Borough Council Arts & Events Team 0115 917 3697/ arts@ broxtowe.gov.uk. www.broxtowe.gov. uk/eastwoodartsfestival Sat 6th: 10-2pm. Open Day -Bright Beginnings at Pretty Windows Day Nursery, Edwinstowe. T- 01623 822440 Sat 6th: 10-8pm. Ashfield’s Premier Summer Event: The Ashfield Festival at Sutton Lawn Park, Sutton in Ashfield Sat 6th: 11-4pm. Broxtowe Community Celebration at Roundhill Primary School, Beeston. T- 0115 9173712.

Sat 6th: 7.15-9.30pm. Film Night at Rumbletums, Kimberley. For young people with learning disabilities, their families and friends. T- (0115) 9384953.

Sun 7th:10-12. Scavenger Hunt at Nottingham Lakeside. T-0115 846 7777. www.lakesidearts.org.uk. £3 Thurs 11th: 9-12. Year 5 Taster Morning at Hollygirt School, Elm Avenue, - Beeston.

Fri 12th: 1-2pm. Eastwood Family of Schools Carnival Parade through Eastwood Town Centre Sat 13th & 27th; Sat 10th & Sat 24th Aug: 10-4. Traditional Cob Construction Course at Blakeley Lane Campsite, Sherwood Forest. T- 01623 239879. www. blakeleylanecampsite.co.uk Sat 13th-Sun 14th, Sun 25th-Mon 26th Aug, Sat 21st-Sun 22nd Sep, and Sat 19th-Sun 20th Oct: 11- 5. Beam Engines in Steam at Papplewick Pumping Station. T0115 963 2938 Sat 13th: 11-3. Summer Fair at Wollaton Park Pre-school Playgroup, Lambourne Dr. T- 07960 547131 Sat 13th: 11-3. Our Big Gig coming to the Acacia Centre, Annesley Woodhouse. T-01623 721056 Sat 13th: 6-9pm. The Vibe, Coronation Park, Eastwood. A great FREE evening of live music, creative dance performances/workshops, sports and arts activities and KMX sessions.

Sun 14th: 11-6. Royal British Legion Summer Spectacular: Kingsway Park. Kirkby in Ashfield Sat 20th: Splendour in Nottingham, Wollaton Park. Nottingham’s annual family friendly music festival. www. splendourfestival.com

Sat 20th: 11-12. Summer Reading Challenge Creepy House Launch at Sutton in Ashfield Library. T-01623 556296

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Tues 6th: 2.30-4. Make a dangly spook. 5-11yrs at Warsop Library. T01623 842322.

Tues 6th: 2.30-4. Creepy House activity with author Andy Newbound.

Mansfield Woodhouse Library.

T-01623 621781

PRINCESS & PIRATES

Don’t be late for the Princess & Pirate hunt.

You will be making a selection of the following – decorating a Princess Bag / tiara / making a pirate hat / eye patch / shiny sword / ship’s rat & cheese – chocolate coins for everyone.

Don’t miss the boat – book early.

£8 / child

UPCYCLE YOUR CLOTHES

Bring along an item of clothing that you are bored with – upgrade jeans, jumper, cardigan, blouse, shirt etc. with applique designs – flowers, footballs, buttons etc. to create a garment you will be happy to wear again.

£8 / child

MONSTERS & ALIENS

Design your own Monster and Alien hand puppets using different materials and textures.

You will also be going on a Monster hunt to find “gooey” creatures and things to eat.

(Don’t be late for the hunt).

£8 / child

SWEET TREATS

Create a fabulous “Sweet Tree” using chewy sweets, mallows, lollipops etc.

The “Sweet Tree” is set in a ceramic pot which you can recycle into a plant pot holder.

Use this as a treat for the family or a gift for a special friend. Don’t miss the boat – book early.

£10 / child

MINI CUPCAKE SHOP

Join in this fun workshop – decorate lots of mini cupcakes using our huge choice of decorations and making your own “cupcake shop” – share the cakes with your family and friends – you could even get them to buy some from your shop!

£8 / child

FUNKY FLOWERS

Paint a glass vase using your own design in glass paints. Make colourful “funky” flowers to last all year round. Use your own colour scheme to help you with your choices.

£8 / child

CAKE DECORATING

DANGLY DOOR HANGERS

£8 / child

£8 / child

Let’s celebrate – come along and decorate a 15cm square sponge cake with fillings and toppings of your choice – cherries, jam, chocolate, cream, icing, flowers etc. you will also be designing and decorating a cake tin to take your cake home safely.

Come along to this creative workshop and make cute “Danglies” characters for your door or window.

Using cardboard, material, buttons and ribbon

PAINTED POTS

Using acrylic paints and varnish – decorate 3 terracotta plant pots and plant with geraniums either for indoors or outdoor decorations to last throughout the summer. Get your children interested in gardening.

Suitable for a gift for someone special.

£10 / child

MICKEY & MINNIE

Have fun creating these two cute Disney characters to hang in your bedroom or in the car.

£8 / child

FABRIC CUCKOO CLOCK

Come along and make a gorgeous shabby chic fabric cuckoo clock from a wide selection of decorative papers and materials – embellish with buttons and self-made decorative items complete with a working clock mechanism and mini fabric cuckoo.

This 3 hour session includes squash and choice of scrummy cakes.

£10 / child

£8 / child

CANVAS TRIO

Decorate three canvas frames with material, paint & buttons to create a Trio of wall art.

Different designs to choose from. A lovely addition to any room in your house and something to treasure for ever.

This 3 hour session includes squash and choice of scrummy cakes.

£12 / child

MOSAIC MIRROR AND PHOTO FRAME

Using different shaped and coloured china pieces, make a matching mirror and decorate a photo frame – choose a colour scheme to match your room.

£8 / child

SPONGE BOB

Join in the hunt for Krabby Patties. Make your very own 3D Sponge Bob Squarepants and create a picture for your wall using your favourite characters – Gary the Snail, Patrick Star, Mr Krabs, Squidward etc.

£8 / child

Tues 20th: 2.30-4. Make a flapping bat at Warsop Library. T- 01623 842322.

Thurs 8th: 2-4. Make a dangly spook. 5-11yrs at Forest Town Library. T- 01623 623395

Thurs 22nd: 2-4. Make a flapping bat at Forest Town Library. T- 01623 623395

Fri 9th: 10-3. Titchfield & Oakham Sure Start: Jigsaw Day at Mansfield Museum. T- 01623 421880

Fri 23rd: 10-12. Titchfield & Oakham Sure Start: Art Beat–Fearsome Faces At Mansfield Museum. T01623 421880

Fri 9th-Sun 11th: The Big 50 - Fifty Hours of Wildlife Watching at Attenborough Nature Reserve.

Help us celebrate 50 years of the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust www. attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk. T0115 972 1777 Mon 12th: 9-5. Titchfield & Oakham Sure Start: Matlock Coach Trip Funded by FOTO. T- 01623 421880 Tues 13th: 11-12. Summer Reading Craft Activity at Sutton in Ashfield Library. T-01623 556296

On-line booking - www.brewhousecrafts.co.uk or by phone Email: info@makingit.org.uk

Sat 20th:11-4. Family Activity Day: Ancient Craft at Nottingham Lakeside. T: 0115 846 7777 www. lakesidearts.org.uk

Mon 29th July; Mon 5th & Mon 19th Aug: 11-1. Titchfield & Oakham Sure Start: Sports Activities at Titchfield Park, Hucknall. T- 01623 421880

Sat 20th: 11-3. Autism Open/Fun Day at Indigo Kids, Beardall St. Hucknall.

T- 0115 9521164. www.indigokids. org.uk

Tues 30th: 10.30-11.30. Summer Reading Craft Activity at Sutton in Ashfield Library. T-01623 556296

Tues 23rd: 3.30-5. July Summer Reading Challenge Launch at Ladybrook Library, Mansfield.

T-01623 622835 Wed 24th:7pm Historic Trees of Wollaton Park. T- 0115 915 3900 Thurs 25th: 10.30-12.30. Rod Puppet Workshop at St. Mary’s Church, Eastwood. Free for children aged 7-11. T-0115 917 3695 Fri 26th:10-12. Titchfield & Oakham Sure Start: Squirrel Nutkin at Mansfield Museum. T- 01623 421880 Fri 26th: 10.30-12.30. Glove Puppet Workshop at St. Mary’s Church, Eastwood. Free for children aged 5- 7.

T-0115 917 3695 Sat 27th: 11-1.30. Percy Pirates & Train to be a Jedi at Sutton in Ashfield Library. T-01623 556296 Sun 28th July, Sun 29th Sept, Sun 27th Oct: 10-3. Craft & Gift Fair at Nuthall Temple Community Centre. www.craftfairsuk.co.uk Sun 28th: 10-3. Tales from the Priory at Beauvale Priory, Newthorpe. Cost £1 per person. Guided tours with a difference around historic site. More info from Broxtowe Arts & Events T; 0115 917 3695

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Tues 30th:2-4. Make your own Creepy House. 5-11yrs at Mansfield Woodhouse Library. T-01623 621781

Tues 20th: 2.30-4. Make a dangly spook. 5-11yrs at Ladybrook Library, Mansfield. T-01623 622835

Wed 7th: 10-2. Fun Factor Family Fun Day at Titchfield Park, Hucknall.

T-07427 935837 TEA LIGHTS

This workshop will teach children to recycle glass jars to create lovely tea light holders for the garden.

Using paints, buttons and ribbon – create gorgeous decorations – includes tea lights.

Tues 20th : 2-4. Make your own moving eye portrait. 5-11yrs at Mansfield Woodhouse Library.

T-01623 621781

Tues 13th: 2-4. Make a dangly spook.

5-11yrs at Mansfield Woodhouse Library. T-01623 621781 Tues 13th: 2.30-4. Make a spooky house. 5-11yrs at Warsop Library. T01623 842322 Wed 14th: Superhero Picnic at Wollaton Hall. 11-2. . T- 0115 915 3900 Thurs 15th: 2-4. Make your own moving eye portrait. 5-11yrs at Forest Town Library. T- 01623 623395

Sat 24th: 7-10pm. Proms in the Park, Dovecote Lane, Beeston. Bring a picnic, rug or some seats for an evening of open air music. Free.

Sat 24th- Mon 26th: Sealed Knot – The Battle of Newstead Abbey.

10-4pm. Re- enactors do interactive displays within the Abbey; FREE Car parking charge: £10 per car. No tickets required. Battles take place on Sun & Mon. T-01623 455900 Wed 28th: 12-3. Titchfield & Oakham Sure Start: Beach Party. T- 01623 421880 Fri 30th: 4-8pm. Broxtowe Aquathlon at Bramcote Leisure Centre. The event involves a 200Metre swim and a 2.5K run or, a 400metre swim and a 5k run. From £8.50 per adult – Enter online for discounted price .at www. broxtowe.gov.uk/sportsevents..

Deadline is Tuesday 20th Aug.- 0115 9173572 or sport@broxtowe.gov.uk Sat 31st-Sun 1st Sept: 10-5. On the Home Front 1939-45 at Rufford Abbey Country Park. experience the sights sounds, emotions and humour of wartime Britain. T-08449 80 80 80

Tues 30th: 2.30-4. Make your own moving eye portrait. 5-11yrs at Warsop Library. T- 01623 842322.

Tues 30th: 2.30-4. Make your own Creepy House. 5-11yrs at Ladybrook Library, Mansfield. T-01623 622835

AUGUST

Thurs 1st: 1-4.Titchfield & Oakham Sure Start: Play Day At Carr Bank Park, Mansfield. T- 01623 421880 Thurs 1st: 2-4. Make your own Creepy House. 5-11yrs at Forest Town Library. T- 01623 623395 Fri 2nd: 10-12. Titchfield & Oakham Sure Start: Art Beat – Des Nest at Mansfield Museum. T- 01623 421880 Fri 2nd-Sun 4th: Nottingham Riverside Festival at the Victoria Embankment.10am-10pm. Festival highlights include live music stages, Sports Zone, Children’s Zone, river activities, Dragon Boat Challenge, Duck Race (Sunday), street fair, global craft stalls and a display of traditional steam engines. Don’t miss the spectacular fireworks on Saturday night! FREE ENTRY. CAR PARKING CHARGES WILL APPLY. Tues 6th: 2.30-4. Make your own moving eye portrait. 5-11yrs at Ladybrook Library, Mansfield.

T-01623 622835

Sat 17th: Wildlife in the City Summer Extravaganza! in Wollaton Park. 11-3 A chance to celebrate summer wildlife, whatever your age. T- 0115 958 8242 Sat 17th-Sun 18th: Nottingham Caribbean Carnival at the Forest Recreation Ground. 12-9pm. Free Sun 18th: Sunday Funday at Newstead Abbey. T-01623 455 900 Tues 20th:11-12. Craft activity, face painting & making witches hats age 4-11 at Sutton in Ashfield Library.

T-01623 556296

SEPTEMBER Sun 1st: Family Fun Sunday in Nuthall. 1-5. Food, Inflatables, Bowls, Tennis. FREE All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. In the event of bad weather, the Funday will move to the Temple Centre. Call 0115 951 9717 for more details or email: mail@nuthallparishcouncil.co.uk Mon 2nd: 1-3. Titchfield & Oakham Sure Start: Back to School Party. T01623 421880 Fri 6th-Sat 21st: D. H. Lawrence Festival, Eastwood. Visit: www. broxtowe.gov.uk. T-01773 717353

WIN ONE FAMILY TICKET FOR White Post Farm

for 1 adult and 3 children or 2 adults and 2 children To enter the competition just anwer the following question; Who is keeping a lookout at White Post Farm?

a) a rabbit

b) a goat

c) a meerkat

Please email your answer, name, address, phone number and where you picked up your copy of the Family Grapevine to cathy@thefamilygrapevine.co.uk or enter online at www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/west-notts or /east-south-notts or post to Family Grapevine, 18 Dixie Street, Jacksdale, Nottingham NG16 5JZ. Closing date: Friday 9/8/2013

Papplewick Pumping Station Papplewick is Britain’s finest Victorian Water Works and the only fully restored and working steam driven pumping station in the Midlands!

Engines In Steam - Summer Dates Come and see the James Watt beam engines in action.

Enjoy the woodland play & picnic areas, minature railway, activities, shop & cafe for a great family day out!

Edwardian Weekend - Sat 25th & Sun 26th August Sat 21st & Sun 22nd September

1940’s Weekend - Sat 19th & Sun 20th October

All steam events run from 11am until 5pm 0115 963 2938

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

Outdoor Film Screenings at Wollaton Hall. Fri 6th: Les Miserables (12A); Sat 7th: Batman: The Dark Knight Rises (12A). 7pm. Join us for our first ever outdoor film season. Booking essential: Book online at www. derbyquad.co.uk OR: 01332 290606 Sun 8th: Barefoot Walk 3k & 5k at Wollaton Hall. 10-4pm. Great family day event with over 20 bouncy castles, food stalls, live music & dance. The barefoot walk will raise funds for children’s air ambulance & Nottingham hospitals charity fund. We also want to break the Guinness world record which

stands at 2500 walking barefoot . www. barefootwalknottingham.co.uk Sat 14th: Urban Art At Sutton Lawn Park. 10-4. Design and paint the Skate Park ramps with a professional Graffiti Artist. Please wear suitable clothing. All children must be accompanied by an adult. FREE. T-01623 457249 Sat 14th: Open Mic at Rumbletums, Kimberley. 7.15-9.30pm. For young people with learning disabilities, their families and friends. T- (0115) 9384953.

Sat 28th: 1-4. Poetry Fun Day And Performance Event at Hucknall Library. T- 01623 457339 Sat 28th: 1-3. Baby & Toddler Nearly New Sale at Kirkby Woodhouse Primary School. T- 01623486158.

Sat 28th: 7-11.30pm. Fundraising Ball at Best Western Charnwood Hotel, Worksop. To purchase tickets, to advertise or to donate an auction prize please email us at joel. thecompletepackage@gmail.com OCTOBER Fri 4th: Children’s Ballet: Northern Ballet’s Ugly Duckling at Nottingham Theatre Royal. Age guidance 0-8 years. £ 5. 0115 989 5555 or Visit www.trch.co.uk

Sun 6th: 2-5. Windband Playing Workshop at Morven Park Primary and Nursery School, Kirkby in Ashfield. T-01623 459395 Sat 12th-Sun 13th: 10-5. Railway exhibition at The Summit Centre, Kirkby. £3.50 u16′s free. T-01623 751822

Sat 12th: Creative Crafts at Rumbletums, Kimberley.

7.15-9.30pm. For young people with learning disabilities, their families and friends. T- (0115) 9384953.

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Kimberley Leisure Centre for activities including New Pool Inflatable, Vibe Youth Gym & weekly activity mornings for children aged 6 weeks to 7 years.

Bramcote Leisure Centre for extensive Pool Activities & Crash Course Lessons for all ages Chilwell Olympia for Summer Sports & Family Fitness D. H. Lawrence Heritage for Summer Arts & Family Fun Gigantic FREE Plays Days including Fun Arts & Crafts, Giant Inflatables, Sports Activities & Puppet Shows taking place at Beeston, Eastwood, Stapleford & Kimberley For more information about Broxtowe Borough Council’s For details of all Broxtowe Borough Council’s Summer activities and offers see inside for fullor details Summer activities and offers seeorinside log onon to www.broxtowe.gov.uk/leisure log to www.broxtowe.gov.uk/leisure