Lots for Tots Derby Issue 06

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Issue 6

April -June 2009

How to survive with the under fives COMPETITIONS Win a family photo shoot worth over ÂŁ100 Win tickets to the 2009 Derbyshire County Show

SPECIAL FEATURES Theatre for toddlers Derby County in the Community Father's Day inspiration

LOCAL GUIDE Bigger than ever!

3 pages of clubs and classes in your area What's on Easter Weekend Family events in South Derbyshire

SOUTH DERBYSHIRE

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Welcome to Issue 6 of

Happy Easter & welcome back!

Well there may be a credit crunch on but our children don't know that and we parents are still on the lookout for things to keep us and our little ones busy. Hopefully I have taken a lot of the effort out of the looking by bringing together for you the best of South Derbyshire for young families.

This Easter you can find egg hunts, bonnet parades, family days out, great shops to visit, ice cream treats, and inspiring entertainment.

Your Lots on Weekly guide is bigger than ever- a whole 3 pages of clubs, groups and classes in your area– perfect for pulling out & sticking on the fridge. Your Lots on Local guide brings you events over the next three months that you and your tots will enjoy.

Please make a note of the new email address info@lotsfortots.info and website address www.lotsfortots.info where you can find up to date information and many more things to do & places to go.

Please please PLEASE mention Lots for Tots if you contact an advertiser- it helps to keep the magazine and website running and FREE of charge for you! If you find yourself with more than one copy of Lots for Tots do spread the word and pass it on for another family to enjoy. Nadine x

Inside this Issue...

Lots on Easter Weekend

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Lots for Baby

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Lots for Father's Day

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Lots for Little Minds

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Lots on Weekly

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Lots of Energy

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Lots on Local

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Lots on Easter Weekend...

Fri 10th- Mon 13th Apr 11am-3pm Kedleston Hall Easter Egg Trails Trail & craft activities for all the family. Easter egg trails supported by Cadbury. £1 per child.

Usual admission charges apply.

Sat 11th April 10.30am-12pm & 1.30-3pm Easter Decorations at Pickford's House Museum 41 Friar Gate, Derby DE1 1DA Create a delightful table decoration for Easter Sunday. All ages, just drop in. Free of charge.

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Fri 10th Apr 10.30am 12th Annual Egg Hunt- Elvaston Castle Try you luck & find a golden egg. Children enter in 2 age groups. Hunt is less than 1 mile.

08456 058 058 Fri 10th- Sun 12th Apr 11am- 3.30pm Easter Trail at Calke Abbey Ticknall DE73 7LE Follow the trail that leads to your Easter prize. £2. 01332 863822

Sun 12th Apr 11am Hopping Mad! Easter Hunt Shipley Country Park Visitor's Centre, Slack Lane, Heanor DE75 7GX Tack down the elusive Easter Bunny & solve the cryptic clues, work out the secret word & win a mini Easter egg. £1 per child, under fives free.

Pre-book event 08456 058 058

Sun 12th April Easter Sunday Family Lunch at Blackbrook House Fri 10th- Mon 13th Apr Throughout the day Ashbourne Road, Belper DE56 2DB Bluebells Easter Trail ...with egg hunt & bonnet parade. It's a family Bluebells Farm Shop, Locko Rd, Spondon, Derby day, kids will look fantastic in their hats & they 01332 673924 love finding the eggs!

Follow the clues to find a prize. Extra special £29.95 per person. Children half price. prize for the winner too. Wellies & outdoor 01773 881234 clothes a must. 50p entry per child.

Mon 13th Apr Fri 10th-Mon 13th Apr Easter Egg Hunt at Rosliston Forestry Centre Chatsworth House Easter Egg Hunt Burton Rd, Rosliston, Swadlincote DE12 8JX Family fun throughout the weekend. Egg hunt Sign up & you could win an eggs-citing prize! on Sat & Sun. Easter crafts in the farmyard. www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk 01283 Usual admission charges apply.

563483 01246 565300 Fri 10th- Mon 13th Apr 1-4pm Eggs-citing Easter Hunt at Derby Museum The Strand, Derby DE1 1BS Join the hunt this Easter & be in with a chance of winning a hopping good prize! Make your own egg-hunter's basket before searching for eggs hidden throughout the Museum which you can trade for a special egg-hunter's prize.

Suitable for all ages, no booking necessary. £1 per child. 01332 641901

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How many chocolate bunnies can you spot in this Issue?

Get it right and you could win a free tub of ice cream at Bluebells. Send your answer to info@lotsfortots.info or to Markeaton Hotel, Kedleston Road, Derby DE22 2TF by Friday 1st May 2009. Free tub must be claimed by 1st July 2009.

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Ice Cream Dream in Spondon Bluebells Farm Shop & Tea Rooms situated on Locko Road, Spondon consists of a Tea Room serving light lunches, delicious cakes, tea & coffee & fabulous home-made ice cream, right there on the farm. The Farm Shop stocks local food & Bluebells own produce.

Owners Rosemary & Geoff try to source the majority of their food from within a 30 mile radius & of course their delicious ice cream is only minutes away- fresh from the cows!

Bluebells is also home to Kiddies Barn, stockists of TP Outdoor Toys. A wide range of toys is always on site, all of which you can try before you buy and children visiting the Farm Shop & Tea Rooms are welcome to play on. You get a very warm welcome at Bluebells from the Brown family and children are especially looked after with colouring competitions on rainy days, welly washing for those muddy boots, baby changing facilities & of course all that yummy ice cream! A petting farm is also planned for Easter. All in all Bluebells is a delightful place for all the family.

Bluebells is open Mon-Sat 10.30-5.30, Sun 10.30-4 & closed on Tuesdays.

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Farm shop selling delicious, locally produced food • Children's outdoor play area & full display of TP toys to try before you buy •

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So, what is Baby Yoga?

Nearly everyone Felicity meets asks the same thing ‘how can a baby do yoga?’

Lots for Baby…

From calming yoga to time saving full of goodness food to handmade nursery furniture & personalised newborn gifts...

Baby Yoga Various classes suitable from 12 wks - 3 yrs

Flowing postures, holding, movement, touch, voice & deep relaxation *encourages ‘settled’ behaviour *stimulates baby’s systems inc nervous & digestive *Deep relaxation aids with stress & sleep Classes held at The Bridge Centre, Mickleover on Tuedays. Currently Running: 12 wks-Crawling 09:45 - 11.15 Crawling until Walking 11.20 - 12.50 For Details contact Felicity on 07886 - 592804 or e-mail yoga@bohemianbaby.co.uk

Forget about images of newborns doing headstands and your 6 month old perfecting the lotus position and think more about babies natural reflexes, their ability to absorb information from facial expressions, the importance of parent child bonding.

Particularly in today’s world babies spend a lot, if not a little too much time either in restrictive car seats or in places where they gain limited exercise. Baby Yoga allows babies to develop hip and arm movements, strengthens the back and neck and aids in developing crawling and walking. Through eye contact and songs babies develop crucial social skills which lay a foundation for their emotional intelligence as adults. Through movement and holds you can stimulate the bodies systems and ease colic.

Deep relaxation is nurtured for parent and baby which helps reduce stress and aids sleep.

These are just a selection of the benefits of baby yoga which hopefully show how relevant it can be.

In addition to this, mild postnatal exercises and breathing techniques are taught to parents to help with their own relaxation, stress reduction and helps support them through early parenthood.

Whether you are a new parent to your first or fifth baby, yoga has something to offer everyone. You do not need any previous yoga experience to attend classes. Above all it is fun, and provides an environment where parents and babies are nurtured.

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Do you sit at a desk or behind a wheel all day?

Do you suffer niggling aches & pains?

Lots for Father's Day…

Don't forget Father's day on 21st June. Here are some fantastic ideas to show him he's the best Daddy in the World

Given up going to the gym?

Call now for a FREE fitness consultation or book a deep tissue, sports or Indian head massage- 1st session only £10

www.all-for-you.co.uk owen@all-for-you.co.uk 07974 001164/ 01332 595406

Lots of Ideas…  Your favourite family photo on a gift from fabulous photo gifts (p8)  Create a favourite family photo with Rob Bird Photography (p9)  Treat him to a massage from All for You (p8)  His name on a gift from The Alphabet Gift Shop in Mickleover (p6)  A trip to Bluebells in Spondon for homemade ice cream (p5)  A day out at The Lavender Patch in Hilton (p27)

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Lots for Little Minds...

Our Children are like sponges at this young age. It is now that we can nurture a love of learning and feed their inquisitive minds

Make money with Usborne Enjoy building an exciting, profitable business selling Usborne’s award-winning children’s books to parents, playgroups and schools.

For more information and to join today, visit my website: www.usborneonline.org/jane Or call Jane on 07971 216994

Start earning from day one

Baby’s very first toys book, a new title from Usborne Books. A lovely little board book with padded cover perfect for little hands to hold. Bright colourful illustrations with an accompanying word i.e.

Dragon- - - Roarrr. A book your baby will love to share with you.

One of a series of Four books, Colours, Animals and Outdoors all only £4.99p. Call 07971 216994 to order or host an Usborne party

Story Corner “Mummy – what’s an egg?”

“What kind of egg do you mean, dear?” “An Easter egg or a chicken’s egg?”

“I don’t know….”

“Well Easter eggs are usually made out of chocolate, very yummy, which people give as presents at Easter. A chicken’s egg is what baby chickens come from. The little chick is all curled up all cosy inside growing bigger and bigger till it is ready to come out.”

“How does it get out?”

“Oh, I think it pecks it way out with its beak. The shell breaks into small pieces, then the little chick climbs out, all fluffy and warm.”

“If it’s warm – won’t it melt the chocolate?”

By Sophie Snell. Sophie is a writer and storyteller based in Quarndon, performing at schools, preschools, museums, libraries and festivals. Her website is www.sophiesnell.co.uk .

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Library Story Time Story time is fun & it’s FREE so why not join in?

Allestree Library

2.30-3

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Alvaston Library

2.30-3

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Blagreaves Library 10.30-11 Cradle Club 10-11.30 Central Library

10.30-11 2-2.30

Chaddesden Library 2.15-2.45 Derwent Library Cradle Club

Tue Wed Mon/ Thu Sat Tue

12-12.30 10-11.30

Mon Wed

Mickleover Library 11-11.30

Mon/ Fri

Pear Tree Library 2-2.30

Wed/ Sat

Sinfin Library

Mon/ Sat

Spondon Library

2.30-3

11-11.30 2-2.30 Baby Rhyme Time 10-10.30 (up to 3y)

Tue Sat 1st Fri of month

Celebrating 40 Years!

St Edmund’s Pre-School Playgroup St Edmund’s Church Hall, Kingscroft, Allestree NOW OPEN ALL DAY THURSDAY

Mon 9.15-3pm Tue 8.45-11.15am Wed 9.15-3pm Thu 9.15-3pm Fri 9.15-3pm Parent & Toddler Group Fridays 12.30-3pm A non-profit making playgroup run by qualified staff.

Intake from 2 years old.

FREE funded places from 3 years

Call Donna on 01332 552773 st.edmunds.preschool@btconnect.com

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Have you ever heard a pin drop in a room full of 25 toddlers?

"Not likely "you say? Well then you have never seen a production by Big Window Theatre Company. I took my 3 year old to see "More Story Please" at St Alkmund's Church, Kedleston Road, Derby and she, along with the rest of the young audience was transfixed.

Abi doesn’t want to go to sleep; she wants “MORE STORY PLEASE” so Mum & Dad invent a story which takes them on an exciting adventure.

They travel by bus, by train and even by space rocket and they have a wonderful time.

“More Story Please” is designed for 2 – 4 year olds and their families. Using music and active storytelling, the three actors take the children on a magical journey using simple everyday objects and familiar settings, freeing

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imaginations and inspiring creative play.

Nottingham Playwright Nick Wood was commissioned to write the play especially for Big Window Theatre company and it would appear that he knows his audience very well.

The play itself is only 25 minutes long and comes to a close just as little bottoms begin to fidget.

Parents and children feel a part of the play from the beginning by sitting on mats & cushions in front of the stunning set which has a circus tent feel to it. After the performance, children & parents split into groups with the actors and get the chance to explore and investigate the set, play with props, choose their favourite parts of the story & re-enact them.

The whole experience lasted no more than an hour but my daughter and I both left wanting more. Not only were the children of the audience

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entertained & enthralled but so were the adults. The writer wisely nods to the parents of the audience by slipping in little references to make the grown ups smile and I found myself nodding knowingly at the Mum & Dad's reactions to their child not sleeping! The actors captured just the right tone for their young audience.

Their enthusiasm was contagious and drew us all in to the story.

Their performances were engaging, exciting and lively without condescending to the children.

"Abi" and Luke explore the set Big Window Theatre Company are an East Midlands Company and they are touring "More Story Please" once again this year around Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire. They are looking for Nurseries, Playgroups, Children's Centres, Church Halls that would like to host their performances. If you would like to book a performance or see it for yourself contact Janet Young on 01332 609552/ 07769 657083 or email Jan@bigwindowtheatre.com To find out more about them and "More Story Please" visit www.bigwindowtheatre.com

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For 3 -5 year olds

Songs, games & activities Small classes Develops confidence Visit www.lajolieronde.co.uk to learn more

Mickleover Mondays 2pm & 2.30pm Mickleover Community Centre Contact Liz on 01332 513578

Belper & Alfreton New classes for 3-5 years coming to Sawmills & South Wingfield Mon-Weds.

To book call Louise on 01773 852749

CASTLE NURSERY SCHOOL Copeland Street, Derby DE1 2PU 01332 347388 In the city opposite Westfield Centre

We offer flexible placements for 3-5 year olds with excellent facilities provided by professionally qualified nursery staff.

Free Government Funded Places.

Breakfast club After school club Holiday play scheme Toddler group

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Lots on Weekly...

Allenton Tweenies (7-18m) 1.30-3 Mon Peep 1's 9.45-11 Wed Peep 3's 1.30-3 Wed Lord Street Community Nursery School, Lord St The Community Toy Chest 1-2.30 Tue First Steps Toy Library, Cockayne St North Allestree Little Acorns Toddlers 9.15-11.15 Mon/ Wed/Fri Woodlands Evangelical Church, Blenheim Parade Tots Club 10-12 Baby Matters 1.30-2.30 Rascals & Angels 1.45-3 Boogie Woogie Babes 10.15-11.15 St Johns Methodist Church, Park Farm

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Wed/ Fri

Music Time 9.45-10.45/ 11-12 St Nick's Toddler Group 1.15-3 St Nick's Chicks 2-3 St Nicholas Church Hall, Allestree Lane

Wed Wed Fri

Emily Rose Ballet, Tap & Modern Dance 9.30-10 (2+) 151st Scout HQ, Allestree Lane 4-5 (3+) Evergreen Hall, Cornhill

Thu

Mother & Baby 10-11.30 St Ed's Parent &Toddler 12.30-3 St Edmunds’ Church Hall, Kingscroft

Thu Fri

Sarah Bates Swimming 10.15-12.45/ 3.30-5.30 Sat Parent & Baby 12.45-1.15 Woodlands School, Blenheim Dr 3.30-6 Sun Alvaston Toddler Group for visually impaired 10-12 Mon Childminder's Group 9.30-11.30 Tue Boulton Lane Baptist Church, Boulton Lane Alvaston Toddler grp 1.30-3 St Michael’s Church Hall, Elvaston Lane Little Rockers 9.30-11 Methodist Church, Brighton Rd

Mon/ Thur Tue

Jack in a Box Parent & Child 10.30-12 Belper Central Methodist Church Hall

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Artful Splodgers (18m-5y) 9.45-10.45 9.45-10.45/ 1.30-2.30 Tiny Splodgers (9-18m) 11-12 Fleet Arts Centre, The Fleet 11-12

Wed Fri Wed Fri

Time Out 10-11.30 Belper Community Hall, Bridge St

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Little Church 1.30-3.30 St Peter's Church, Church Lane

Wed

Stay n Play 9.15-11.15 Kilburn Village Hall, Church St

Thu

Fleet Arts Parent & Toddler 10.30-12 Fleet Arts Centre, The Fleet Borrowash Mother & Toddler Group 1.30-3 Methodist Church Hall Breadsall 4Strokes Swimming Academy 3-6 Breadsall Priory Health Club 9-12/ 3-6

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Parent & Toddler 1.30-3 Breadsall Memorial Hall Breaston Baby & Toddler Group 1.30-3 St Michael's Church Hall, Main St Chaddesden Mayfield Rd Parent & Toddler 9.15-11 Methodist Church, Mayfield Rd

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Baby and Me 4-4.30 Anna Michelle Ballet & Tap 4-4.45 United Reformed Church Hall, Oakleigh Ave

Thu Fri

Dads & Kids Club 10.30-12.30 Derwent Stepping Stones, St Marks Rd Chellaston Chellaston Toddler Group 9-12 St Peter's Church Hall, High St

Sat

Mon-Fri

Boulton Lane Baby & Toddler 9.30-11.30 Wed Boulton Lane Community Centre, Boulton Lane

Music Time 9.45-10.45/ 11-12 The Golden Hour Hall, Maple Drive

Tue

Squeels on Wheels 1.45-3 Boulton St Mary's Church Hall, Barrett St Aston on Trent Tiny Tots Workshop 2-3.15 Memorial Hall, Chellaston Lane Belper Bumps & Babes 10-11.30 Belper Community Hall, Bridge Street

Chellotots 9.30-11.30 The Hut, Pit Close Lane Chester Green Chester Green Chums 10-12 Mon Methodist Church Hall, Mansfield St

Thu

Messy Play St Paul's Church

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Thu

Wed

Mon

10-11.30

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Most classes are term-time only Congerstone Tindles Ballet & Tap 2-3/ 3.45-4.45 Mon Congerstone Village Hall, Main St Darley Abbey Broadway Playgroup 9.45-11.15 Tue Derby Twins Club 9.45-11.30 2nd Fri of month Broadway Baptist Church, Broadway Parent & Toddler 9.15-11.15 Darley Abbey Village Hall

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Tots Acrobatic Class 3.45-4.30 Wed Tiny Tots Dance 8.45-9.30 Sat Hilary L'raine, St Matthew's Church Hall, Church Lane Derby Parent & Toddler time 10-3 Mon-Fri Art & Craft Session 10.30-11.30 Mon/ Thu Bumpi's Big Adventure, Ascot Drive, Osmaston Park Central Playgroup 9.15-11.15 Mon/ Tue Signing Families 12.45-2.45 Tue PEEP Babies 1-3 Wed Stay & Play 8.55-11.25 Wed/ Fri 12.55-3.25 Mon/Wed/ Fri Peep Ones 9.15-11.15 Thu Peep Twos 1-3 Thu Central Community Nursery, Nuns St Barney’s Beanies 10-12 Barney’s Ark 2-3 St Barnabas Church Hall, Radbourne St

Tue Thu

Toddler Group 10-11.30 Tue Ashbourne Rd Methodist Church, Ashbourne Rd Tuesday Tots (Free) 10-12 Tue Central United Reform Church, Becketwell Lane Derby City Gymnastics Club (under 3) 1-1.45 Tue (3-5yr) 12-12.45/ 2-2.45 Derby City Gymn'cs & Sports Ctr, Chapel St Car Park Jo Jingles (0-2y) 9.45-10.30 Wed (2-3y) 10.45-11.30 Power League, Pride Park (was JJB Soccer Dome) Little Nippers 10-12.45 St Alkmund's Church, Kedleston Rd

Wed

Starz (free) (Under 21 Mums) 1-3 Saint Peter's Church, St Peter's St

Wed

Movers & Shakers 1.30-2.30 Kingsmead Clinic, Kedleston St

Thu

Castle Nursery Toddler Group Copeland St

9-11

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Derby City Church Toddler Gp Curzon St

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DCitC Weekend Club 9-10.30/ 11-12.30 Sat/Sun DCitC Kickstart 9.15-10.15/ 11.15-12.15 Sat 11.15-12.15 Sun Power League, Pride Park (was JJB Soccer Dome) Mini Movers (2-4) 9.30-10.15/ 10.30-11.15 Fri Tadpoles (4yr) 11.45-12.30 Sat Déda, Chapel St Duffield Duffield Parent & Toddler 9.30-11 Wed Duffield Methodist Church, King St Findern Findern Kiddiclub 1.30-3 Tue Findern Village Hall, Castle St Hilton 4 Strokes Swimming Academy 4-7 Mon-Fri Hilton Primary School, Peacroft Lane Music Time

9.45-10.45/ 11-12 Mon 1.45-2.45 Wed/ Thu Tindles Baby Ballet & Tap 7-8 Mon Pre-School Ballet & Tap 2-3 Tue Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap 3.45-4.45 Pre-School Drama 1-1.30 Thu Pre-School Ballet & Tap 1.30-2.30 Mother & Toddler 1.45-3.15 Thu Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane Little Eaton Ready Teddies 1.15-3.15 Mon United Reform Church, Alfreton Rd Littleover/ Heatherton Littleover Parent & Toddler 9.45-11.15 Tue Littleover Baptist Church Hall, Thornhill Road Newmount Babies & Tots 9.30-11 Wed Newmount Methodist Church, Blagreaves Lane Little Angels Parent & Toddler 1.30-3 St Andrew’s Church, Blagreaves Lane Heatherton Babies (0-2) 10-11.15 Haven Christian Centre, Heatherton

Wed Fri

Tiny Tots Dance 9am Sat Cabaret Theatre School, Grange Hall, Park Lane Long Eaton Oasis Toddler Time 10-12 Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 1-3 Tue Oasis Church Hall, 129-131 Derby Rd Sarah Bates Swimming 1-6 Trent College pool, Derby Rd Mackworth Daisy Chain 11-1 Reigate Primary School, Reigate Drive

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Barney's Ark 2-3 St Barnabas Church Hall, Radbourne St Melbourne Tindles Pre- Primary Ballet & Tap 4-5 Pre-School Ballet & Tap 10-11 Music Time 9.30-10.30/ 10.45-11.45 Wesley Hall, Potter St

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Mon Wed Fri

Tiddlers Toddler Group 9.30-11.30 Tue Melbourne Baptist Church, Chapel St Mickleover Soft Play 9.30-12 Mon/Wed/Fri Mickleover Royal British Legion, Western Rd Boogie Woogie Babes All Saints Church Hall

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La Jolie Ronde 2-2.20/ 2.30-2.50 Mickleover Community Centre, Uttoxeter Rd Sarah Bates Swimming Lonsdale Pool, Chevin Ave

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4-5 Mon/Tue/Thu 4-5.30 Fri

Baby Yoga (pre-book) 9.45-11.15 (12wk-crawl) Tue 11.20-12.50 (crawl-walk) Bridge Centre, Ladybank Rd Little Tikes 10-11.30 Tue/ Wed Music Time 9.45-10-45/ 11-12 Thu Mickleover Pavilion, Vicarage Park Normanton Stay n Play 1-3 Mon 101 Pear Tree Rd Arzoo Mother & Child 9.15-11.15 Rosehill Infant School, Reginald St

Tue

Parent & Toddler 10-11.30 Tiny Treasures 9.30-11.30 New Life Christian Centre, Holmes St

Tue Wed

Breastfeeding Mums Group 10.30-1 Pear Tree Clinic

Tue

Messytots (free) 1-2 Heart of the Park building, Arboretum Park

Tue

Little Angels Toddler Group 9.30-11.30 St James' Infant School

Fri

Dads & Kids Club 10-12 1st Sat of Month Rosehill Children's Ctr, Big Building, Lower Dale Rd Oakwood Parent & Toddler 9.15-11 Wed Oakwood Community Centre, Springwood Drive

Childminder's Group 9.45-11.30 Thu Upstairs room, Church on Oakwood, Bishop's Dr Jo Jingles (1-2y) 9.45-10.30 Fri (2-3y) 10.45-11.30 Oakwood Community Centre, Springwood Dr Quarndon Quarndon Toddlers 9.30-11.30 Fri St Paul’s Church Hall Ripley Springers Toddler Group 10-11.30 Mon Springs of Living Water Church, 109a Derby Rd Topsy Turvy Tots 12.15-1.30 The Salvation Army Corps, 25 Heath Road Rolleston on Dove Boogie Woogie Babes 1.30-2.30 Rolleston Club, 15 Burnside Sandiacre Sunshine Group 1.15-3.15 Ladycross Infant School, Victoria Rd Sandiacre Baby & Toddler 13 Memorial Institute, Doncaster Avenue Tiny Tots Toddler Group 10-11.15 Sandiacre Methodist Church, Butt St Sinfin Messy Tots (free) 10-11 St Stephen's Church, 331 Sinfin Lane

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Wed

Tue Wed Thu

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Scillies Toddler Group 1-3 Tue/ Wed SCILLS Community Centre, Swallowdale Rd Spondon Danceworks Ltd Nursery Ballet 4-4.30 Mon/Wed Edmund Hall, 6a Edmund Rd 2.30-3 Thu Spondon under 5's 9.30- 11.15 Spondon Village Hall, Sitwell St Sunnyhill Austin & Sunnyhill Babe Café 1-3 Homelands House, Browning St Swadlincote Tindles Baby Ballet & Tap 1.30-2.30 Jellies, High St, Woodville 4.15-5.15

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Thu

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Tidgy Tots Special Needs 1-2.30 Newhall Day Care Ctr, Meadow Ln, Newhall

Thu

Tindles Pre-School Ballet & Tap 9.15-10.15 Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap 10.15-11.15 Moira Village Hall, Ashby Rd, Moira Willington Boogie Woogie Babes 1.30-2.30 Willington Village Hall

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Lots of Energy...

Our children are bundles of energy and they need to burn it. Check out these fantastic clubs, classes & days out to get your little ones active, creative (and exhausted!!)...

Magical Music & Movement Classes Suitable for Babies, Toddlers & Pre-School children

Themed programs- Special Events- Pay as you Go Hilton, Chellaston, Allestree, Mickleover, Melbourne

Find out more‌ Classes, Parties, Events Tel- Tracey 01332 863519 www.musictime.uk.com Check the website for classes over the School Holiday

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BABY AND ME

An opportunity for you and your little one to explore music and movement together.

Age 2-4 Ballet and Tap classes from 3 years old

Ethical Art and Craft Kids Parties Does your child like to create or be outside?

Musical Theatre, Freestyle, Cheerleading and Modern Jazz from 5 years old

Specialist in Natural/recycled materials

Contact Anna Gratton (Principal) AIDTA

happy planet!

Happy children, happy parents,

07980 756586

agratton417@btinternet.com CHADDESDEN Brand New Dance Studio coming soon

Phone Emma Parkins 01773 821154 Mob: 07779 592437

www.junkymonkey.co.uk

BRAND NEW SOFT PLAY AND PARTY CENTRE Opening May 2009 Open daily from 9.30am Brand new play frames including junior play frame, sports zone, toddler play frame, separate baby area, craft sessions, cafe and much, much more

Playtastic Play & Party Centre Amberley Drive, Sinfin, Derby

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Kicking with The Rams Derby County in the Community continues to work closely with key partners both within Derby City and Derbyshire. We are a not-for-profit registered charity whose aim is to enable youngsters regardless of circumstance to participate in high quality sport.

Our core initiatives continue to prove hugely successful. These include: Weekend Club Offers children from pre-reception to Year 6 the opportunity to receive progressive coaching encompassing fundamental skills in a fun and relaxed environment. Operates throughout the year at the Power League Soccer Dome (formerly JJB) on Pride Park.

Holiday Courses Fun, theme based coaching days during all school holidays for children from Reception to Year 6 at the Power League Soccer Dome on Pride Park, Moor Farm Training Ground on Morley Road in Oakwood and various venues around the County.

Coaching Centres Offering children from Reception to Year 6 progressive skills based coaching in a fun and challenging environment. Courses run during school term times and are held at various venues around the City and County.

For further information, please contact our Coaching Hotline on 01332 648434.

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Lots for Tots Editor Nadine with the Mickleover Pee Wee Squad- Star Steppers School of Dance

Go Pee Wee Squad!

Star Steppers School of Dance are a hugely successful School with nearly 300 pupils at 6 centres across South Derbyshire. In November they opened their first Cheerleading Academy at Da Vinci Community College to provide coaching for local children in Derby East. Star Steppers joined with the Derby City School Sport Partnership & local Schools, supported with funding from Sport Unlimited. The overall aim is to inspire children to get active & take up a hobby where they can exercise regularly.

Star Steppers celebrated the huge success of the project with the Star Steppers Unstoppable Cheerleading Showcase in February. Each of the squads were awarded with a trophy for their hard work & enthusiasm. Over 300 children took part performing to friends, relatives and invited guests. Lots for Tots were very proud to sponsor the under fives Pee Wee Squads based in Mickleover & Findern & were honoured to present the trophy. Go Pee Wees!

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New class for 2+ years Thursdays 9.30-10am only £3 151st Scout HQ, Allestree Lane Based In Allestree and Quarndon

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Derby City Gymnastics Club Tuesdays

Pre-School gymnastics sessions with fully qualified coaches

12-12.45pm 3-5 yrs 1-1.45pm Under 3's 2-2.45pm 3-5 yrs

1st session free Come along & try!

Limited places please book early

Call 01332 200011

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Derby City Gymnastics & Sports Centre

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Specialise in teaching beginners.  Small class sizes - 3 children to 1 teacher for beginners.  4 children to 1 teacher for improvers.  Teachers teach in the water for all beginners.  Classes for all ages and abilities, also Lifesaving courses.  Quick progress results!  All teachers are A.S.A qualified and C.R.B checked.

Classes held at Woodlands School, Allestree Lonsdale pool, Mickleover Trent College, Long Eaton 5 week, half hour intense courses available.

Please call for more information or check out the Website! www.sarahbatesschoolofswimming.com sarah.bates32@ntlworld.com

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Lots on Local...

April 2009 Thu 2nd Apr 10.30am Story Time at Little Terra 21 Sadlergate, Derby DE1 3NL Explore nature, the outdoors & the seasons through story time with Little Terra. Sessions are free & include juice & a snack.

Sat 4th Apr 2pm Moby Duck: I'm still hungry Déda Theatre, Chapel Street, Derby DE1 3GU A thrilling adventure for children age 4 & over with storytelling, puppetry, live music & wild humour! £5 01332 370911 www.deda.uk.com Mon 6th Apr 3-5pm Easter Disco with Boogie Woogie Babes Willington Village Hall, Willington Snacks & drinks for children, hot drinks & hot cross buns for adults. £5 per child, £3.50 for siblings. Please book in advance by calling Shelagh on 01332 523445 Mon 6th Apr 3.30pm & Tue 7th Apr 2pm Fifi Live- The Fairy and the Flowertots Assembly Rooms, Derby Join Fifi & her friends on a marvellous, magical, musical journey.

Adults £13, concessions £11. Tue BSL Signed.

Box office 01332 255800 www.derbylive.co.uk

Barton Lane, Attenborough, Notts NG9 6DY Ages2-6. Booking essential. 01773 821154/ 07779 592437 Wed 8th Apr 10.30am-12pm & 1.30-3pm Easter Bonnet at Pickford's House Museum 41 Friar Gate, Derby DE1 1DA A workshop creating traditional Easter Bonnets.

Suitable for all ages. Free. 01332 255363 Sat 11th Apr 2-5pm Boogie Babies Disco Flares Nightclub, Becket St, Derby DE1 1HT Join Boogie Babies for an afternoon of fun disco dancing at Flares Nightclub. £4 in advance or £5 on the door. www.boogie-babies.co.uk Sat 18th Apr 9am-1pm Car Boot Sale & Open Morning- Busy Bees Day Nursery, Hollybrook Way, Littleover Pre-bookable pitches cost £5. To book a pitch call 01332 518888 or email derbyheatherton.admin@busybees.com Sat 25th Apr 10am-12pm NCT Nearly New Sale- Chellaston St Peter's Church Hall, High St, Chellaston 01332 690236

Thu 30th Apr 10.30am Story Time at Little Terra 21 Sadlergate, Derby DE1 3NL Explore nature, the outdoors & the seasons Mon 6th- Thu 9th Apr 10am-4pm through story time with Little Terra. Sessions are Expressive Arts Workshop with Tindles Dance & free & include juice & a snack.

Drama May 2009 Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane, Hilton.

Thu 7th May 10.30am Drama, singing, dance and crafts. £80 for 4 day Story Time at Little Terra workshop. 020 7371 5196.

21 Sadlergate, Derby DE1 3NL www.tindlesdance.co.uk Explore nature, the outdoors & the seasons Tue 7th Apr 7-9pm through story time with Little Terra. Sessions are Parents & Carers First Aid Course free & include juice & a snack.

Babington Hospital, Derby Road, Belper Fri 8th May 6.30pm A free course run by the British Red Cross aimed Bluebells Walk at parents & carers of children & babies. A donaBluebells Farm Shop & Tea Rooms are hosting a tion would be most welcome. For further inforleisurely walk around 60 acres of woods full of mation & booking call 01629 582171 bluebells to raise money for the local Spondon Wed 8th Apr 10am-12pm Church. £3 adults & 50p children which includes Easter Craft Workshop/ Forage with Junky coffee/ soft drink, cake & playtime for children.

Monkey– Attenborough Nature Reserve Drop in or call for tickets 01332 673924

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Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser Sat 9th May 10.30am-1.30pm NCT Nearly New Sale- Moira Moira Village Hall Sat 9th May 2-5pm Boogie Babies Valentine Disco Flares Nightclub, Becket St, Derby DE1 1HT Join Boogie Babies for an afternoon of fun disco dancing at Flares Nightclub. £4 in advance £5 on door. www.boogie-babies.co.uk Sat 9th- Sun 10th May 10am-5pm Batman Weekend at Sudbury Hall Sudbury, Ashbourne DE6 5HT Could you be a Super Hero? Batman is 70 years old. Children that bring a Batman Toy enter free. £1 charge for activities. Usual admission charges apply.

Sun 17th May 1.30 & 5.30pm Mon 18th 10.15am Bink & the Hairy Fairy Assembly Rooms, Derby A fabulous family musical. Suitable for adults & children of all ages. £8 adult, £6 concessions, family ticket (4) £26. School rates available.

Box Office: 01332 255800 www.derbylive.co.uk Thu 28th May 10.30am Story Time at Little Terra 21 Sadlergate, Derby DE1 3NL Explore nature, the outdoors & the seasons through story time with Little Terra. Sessions are free & include juice & a snack.

Sat 30th May 10am-12pm NCT Nearly New Sale- Alvaston 01332 690236 May Well Dressings 9th-11th- Waingroves, 9th-17th- Milford & Makeney, 16th- 18th- Etwall, 16th-20thSwanwick, 21st-27th Tissington, 23rd-26th Wirksworth,

Sat 13th Jun 2-5pm Boogie Babies Disco Flares Nightclub, Becket St, Derby DE1 1HT Join Boogie Babies for an afternoon of fun disco dancing at Flares Nightclub. £4 in advance £5 on door. www.boogie-babies.co.uk Sat 13th Jun 2pm Blunderbus: Rainbow Fish Déda Theatre, Chapel St, Derby DE1 3GU This funny, fishy tale is a must-see for children age 4-7 & the young at heart. £5 01332 370911 www.deda.uk.com Thu 18th Jun 11am-5pm The Lavender Patch opens for summer Hall Croft Farm, Uttoxeter Road, Hilton DE65 5FZ Pick & buy your own lavender, gift shop & tea rooms, free admission. Open Wed-Sun. 01283 732303 Tue 23rd Jun from 10am Barnardos Big Toddle- Mundy Play Area Markeaton Park, Derby The UK's biggest charity event for the under fives! Each year up to half a million children have great fun with their friends, taking part in a sponsored walk. Contact Pauline Clark for details 01902 332708 www.barnardos.org.uk/bigtoddle Thu 25th Jun 10.30am Story Time at Little Terra 21 Sadlergate, Derby DE1 3NL Explore nature, the outdoors & the seasons through story time with Little Terra. Sessions are free & include juice & a snack.

Sun 28th Jun Derbyshire County Show- Elvaston Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Rd Animal shows, crafts, food hall, vintage cars, farmer's market, floral displays, show jumping, animals, demonstrations, exhibitions. In the main ring are the World famous JCB Dancing Diggers from Rochester, The city of Coventry Corps of Drums, Joseph's Amazing Dancing Pigs & Cyril the Squirrel & his Racing Terriers! www.derbyshirecountyshow.org.uk

June 2009 Thu 4th Jun 10.30am Story Time at Little Terra 21 Sadlergate, Derby DE1 3NL Explore nature, the outdoors & the seasons June Well Dressings through story time with Little Terra. Sessions are 12th- Horsley Woodhouse, 13th-17th Ockbrook, free & include juice & a snack.

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County Show Competition If you’re looking for a fantastic day out look no further - Sunday 28th June 2009 The sunshine is ordered, well most of the time, to complement the many Thrills and Spills of a Traditional County Show. Every year the organisers put a tremendous amount of thought and effort into the attractions for the public to enjoy and 2009 will be no exception.

So whether it’s the children, Mums and Dads, Grannies and Grandads – you will certainly have a day out to remember.

St Edmund’s Holiday Club - Allestree Run by Qualified, CRB checked staff

Age 2-11 years

Up to 30% off for subsequent children!

Table football Dance mat Indoor bowls Age related DVDs Computer games Table top games

Crafts Activities Separate quiet room

...Plus much more

St Edmund's Church Hall, Kingscroft, Allestree Contact Vicky on 07855 495944

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The great news for Lots for Tots readers is that the Derbyshire County Show is FREE for the under fives. There are good discounts to be had by ordering your tickets in advance too. Tickets are on sale through many local Newsagents, Post Offices or Tourist Information Centres or you can call 01332 793068 or email info@derbyshirecountyshow.org.uk

Lots for Tots has a fantastic 8 adult tickets to give away for those of you with children under five and 2 family tickets to admit 2 adults & 2 children over 5. Just answer this question: The Derbyshire County Show is located opposite which South Derbyshire attraction?

Send your answer to info@lotsfortots.info or post it to Markeaton Hotel, Kedleston Rd, Derby DE22 2TF. Competition closes 22nd May 2009.

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Sunday 28th June 2009

World famous JCB Dancing Diggers

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Competition Winners Congratulations to our competition winners from Issue 5.

The answer to the Mini IQ competition was 4 woodland friends. Michelle Brotherton from Littleover & Karen Carman from Derby both get a lovely Hansel & Gretel Storysatchel with book, mat & puppets.

Derby's Fresh & Fun New Choir

EVERYONE WELCOME As long as you can hold a tune & enjoy singing, come along and have a go!

Wednesdays 8pm, Evergreen Hall, Allestree

Jo Martin from Derby was the lucky winner of the Fabulous Photo Gifts competition.

She answered correctly that the largest jigsaw has 2000 pieces. Congratulations Jo on winning a gorgeous personalised jewellery Box & Jigsaw.

The online competition with Knot Just Jigs was won by Emily Williams from Chellaston. She answered Tyler as the name on the red train plaque & won ÂŁ15 to spend online at www.knotjustjigs.co.uk

To find out more tel: 01332 552248 sing4yoursupper@hotmail.com

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