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Welcome to Issue 4 of Lots for Tots Burton-Ashby!

Are you ready for the Summer? With Lots for Tots you will be! We’ve got summer fun a plenty in this issue, let’s hope the sunshine is on order!

There’s lots of outdoor activities from the Just So Festival, especially designed with children in mind, to The Maize Maze at the newly launched Adventure Farm. Why not enter our competition to win a family ticket on page 10?

If your little ones love Little Charley Bear, they can see him live this sumemr at Westfield Derby & even meet him. Register early to collect a free DVD. See the back page for details.

So whether it rains or shines, we’ve got plenty of indoor & outdoor fun to keep the family busy so pack your factor 50, a picnic & your little ones... Oh & don’t leave home without Lots for Tots in your handbag, you’ll be lost without it!

x Nadine

Front Cover Joshua in Markeaton Park, Derby.

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About Lots for Tots

29,000 copies of Lots for Tots in 2 editions distributed from 11th July 2011 in Derby, Amber Valley, Erewash, South Derbyshire, East Staffordshire & North-West Leicestershire.

Lots for Tots Burton-Ashby is distributed to Burton-on-Trent, Rolleston, Tutbury, Hatton, Tatenhill, Stapenhill, Barton u Needwood, Yoxall, Swadlincote, Ticknall, Breedon, Woodville, Newhall, Hartshorne, Bretby, Rosliston, Overseal, Coton in the Elms, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Moira, Blackfordby, Donisthorpe, Packington, Measham, Appleby, Coalville, Ellistown, Ibstock, Stanton, Swannington, Thringstone, Whitick, Coleorton, Worthington & other surrounding villages.

Lots for Tots is designed by Nadine Peatfield- Editor of Lots for Tots. For advertising, artwork & commissions please contact burtonashby@lotsfortots.co.uk.

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/burton-ashby Advertisements in this directory are not necessarily recommended or endorsed by Lots for Tots. Lots for Tots cannot be held liable for any inaccuracies in advertisements or issues arising with goods and services advertised and sold through the directory. All artwork is accepted on the condition that permission has been given for use in the publication. Adverts are accepted on the understanding that descriptions are fair and accurate. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form without prior consent from Lots for Tots.

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Lots on Local.. July

Sat 16th July 5pm-9pm John Port School Summer Festival.

Main Street, Etwall Come along and have some fun. Enjoy a live band,and other displays. Bouncy castle, BBQ, tombola, raffle and penalty shoot out and lots of other games with cash prizes.

This year we have our very own fun fair and craft village. Fun family entertainment, not to be missed.

Sat 16 July – Sun 11 September Maize Maze opens for 2011 Adventure Farm, Postern House Farm, Tatenhill, Burton DE13 9SJ With a Shaun the Sheep theme. Can you help Shaun find his friends who are lost in the giant maize maze? Fabulous Shaun the Sheep activity book for every child. Come and meet Shaun the Sheep in person on Saturday 16 July around lunchtime. www.adventurefarm.co.uk 01283 533933 Wed 20th-Thu 21st July 11am-3.30pm A Calke Bear Treasure Hunt Calke Abbey, Ticknall, S. Derbys Follow the trail to the hiding place of the Calke bear. Discover some of the wildlife that lives in the grounds. Bring along your own bear & an adult. Garden ticket required. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke Sat 23rd July 9.30am-5pm Kings Bromley Show Crawley Lane, Kings Bromley, Staffs.

Amusement, craft, trade & refreshment stands. Svartland Viking living history.

Cheshire Dog Display Team, Horses in Harmony, The Sheep Show, Black Rock Llama Display Team, Companion Dog Show, Caldon Canal Stompers, Tug of War

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Association competition. Displays of - art, crafts, cookery, young floral art, flowers, fruit, photography, treasured vehicles, vegetables, woodworking, young crafts.

Adults £5, Concessions £2, Under 5’s FREE.

Sat 23rd July 11am-5pm Family Fun Day & Craft Fair Holland Sports Ground, Potters Way, Barton u Needwood, Staffs Free family fun day., raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Stalls, games, fairground rides, food & drink, competitions, Classic vehicles, Cavy Show, Pony Rides plus much more.

Sat 23rd-24th July 11am–4pm Wildplay Weekend Trentham Estate, Stone Rd, Trentham, Stoke on Trent Take part in exciting environmental activities, including team games, nature trails, exploration of habitats and creating pieces of art or musical instruments using natural materials. Everything you make you can take home! Bring the whole family and discover what lives and grows at Trentham together! www.trentham.co.uk Wed 27th July 10-11am Baby Sensory Taster Session St Josephs Church Hall, Mount Street Winshill, Staffs Tel: 07815 060888 / 01283 561895 Email: Burtonsouth@babysensory.co.uk Wed 27th July 10am-1pm Rainbow River Cooking Group Emmanuel Church, Swadlincote come along and do some cooking then we will all eat our meal and have loads of fun in the process. Learn new cooking skills, burtonashby@lotsfortots.co.uk

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ride-on toys rc models www.Nitroblaze.co.uk take home some recipes and enjoy a yummy meal.

There will be plenty to do for children of all ages from toddlers to teenegers. £7 for 1 adult/ 1 child, £3 for extra children (includes all your cooking and your lunch).

Please book in advance by emailing Julie on jrainbowriver@aol.com or phone 07960 603189 Thu 28th July 10-11am Baby Sensory Taster Session Moira Village Hall, Ashby Road, Moira Swadlincote, S. Derbys Tel: 07815 060888 / 01283 561895 Email: Burtonsouth@babysensory.co.uk

FAMILY COOKING GROUPS &£ DELICIOUS VEGAN SWEETS AND MARSHMALLOWS w w w . ra i n b o w r i v e r fa m i l y c o o k i n g . o rg . u k

at www.thewaterwaysfestival.co.uk or call 01494 783 453 General enquiries please call 0844 800 6583 Sat 30th July 10am-2pm Summer Fete Budgens, Mountsorrel, NW. Leics Fun for all the family. Children’s games, penalty shoot out, arts & crafts, refreshments, stalls. Free Entry.

Sat 30th July 10am-4pm Babylove- Bump to Baby Fair Loughborough Town Hall, NW. Leics Over 20 stalls, free AVENT goody bags, workshops, buggy freindly venue, free entry.

Fri 29th-Sun 31st July Sat 30th-Sun 31 July The Waterways Festival 2011 Superheroes Weekend Shobnall Leisure Centre, Shobnall Rd, Adventure Farm, Postern House Farm, Burton on Trent, Staffs Tatenhill, Burton DE13 9SJ The annual celebration of the nation’s Come dressed as your favourite superhero waterways is coming to Burton upon Trent. and you could win a pair of tickets to see This exciting and colourful extravaganza Captain America at Burton Cineworld. Free attracts 350 canal boats and is a unique day High Peak Farmhouse Ice Cream for all out for all the family. Attractions include water children who come dressed as a superhero. and craft based children’s activities, a Viking www.advenurefarm.co.uk 01283 533933 re-enactment and living camp, a fairground and much more.

While every effort is made to ensure details Advance Ticket prices: Adults £8 and are correct at the tme of going to print, times Concessions £7. On gate ticket prices: Adults & dates are subject to change. Please check £10 and Concessions £8. Children under 16 before you set off. are free when accompanied by an adult.

Advance tickets can be purchased online 5 Tel: 08456 436 848 (local rate)

Lots on Local.. August

Tue 2nd August 10am-1pm Rainbow River Cooking Group St Mary’s Church, Coton in the Elms Come along and do some cooking then we will all eat our meal and have loads of fun in the process. Learn new cooking skills, take home some recipes and enjoy a yummy meal.

There will be plenty to do for children of all ages from toddlers to teenegers. £7 for 1 adult/ 1 child, £3 for extra children (includes all your cooking and your lunch).

Please book in advance by emailing Julie on jrainbowriver@aol.com or phone 07960 603189

Sat 6th August Agri-lympics Charity Fun Day Adventure Farm, Postern House Farm, Tatenhill, Burton DE13 9SJ Watch the teams compete in disciplines such as tractor pulling and straw bale rolling in our annual crazy farm based sports competition to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Care. www.adventurefarm.co.uk 01283 533933

Wed 3rd & 17th August 11am Minibeast Safari Calke Abbey, Ticknall, S.Derbys Pond dipping, sweep netting,& searching for creatures that lurk under stones & logs. Meet at Squirt’s Stable. Wear suitable outdoor gear. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke

Sun 7th August Heather Scarecrow Fun Day St John’s Football Club, Ravenstone Rd, Heather, NW. Leics The final day of the Scarecrow Festival (starts Sun 31st July) celebrates with a fun day.

Children’s rides, refreshments & stalls.

Wed 3rd August 6.30-9pm Pinnochio Calke Abbey, Ticknall, S.Derbys A family classic for age 5 upwards. Outdoor performance so please dress appropriately.

Booking essential 0844 2491895 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke

Tue 9th August 10-11am Baby Sensory Taster Session Shobnall Community Centre, Shobnall Road, Burton-upon-Trent Tel: 07815 060888 / 01283 561895 Email: Burtonsouth@babysensory.co.uk

Sat 6th August Ravenstone Summer Fete Village Green, Leicester Rd, Ravenstone, Coalville Stalls, events arena with races, demos, a clown & more. BBQ, refreshments, bouncy castle & slide, raffle.

Sat August 6th 2pm til 4pm Children’s Nearly New Sale Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane, Hilton Quality Baby and Children’s Clothing, Toys, Nursery Equipment and more..

Homemade Cakes, Free Parking. Admission 50p, kids free, Sellers only £7 per table, sell as many items as you like.

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For more details www.totstabletop.co.uk or email : info@totstabletop.co.uk 07983 754 366

Wed 10th August ‘Let’s Pretend’ Live Stage Show Westfield, Derby See Little Charley Bear as seen on CBeebies.

Visit www.westfield.com/derby for more details & see page 20.

Tue 16th August 10am–4pm Kids Food is Fun Day Brown and Green, Trentham Estate, Stone Rd, Trentham, Stoke on Trent Join us and our producers in store for a fun and informative day including free activities and tastings. Booking is required for gingerbread decorating sessions. For more information call 01782 641976 or e-mail info@brown-and-green.co.uk.

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Sophie Baker, Ind. Avon Sls Ldr 07540 069 352 e-mail sophie.baker1@sky.com www.sophies-team.co.uk Tue 16th August 10am-1pm Rainbow River Cooking Group St Mary’s Church, Coton in the Elms See left for details. Email Julie on jrainbowriver@aol.com or phone 07960 603189 Fri 19th August ‘Let’s Pretend” Meet & Greet Sessions Westfield, Derby Free meet & greet sessions. Collect a wristband from the Concierge desk from 9am. Visit www.westfield.com/derby for more details & see page 20.

Fri 19th - Sun 21st August Just So Festival Barnswood, nr Leek, Staffs A weekend-long festival for families with children age 0-11. Stay all weekend or just for the day. A festival designed with parents & children in mind, including an area for 0-4 year olds, a baby library, bedtime lullabies, yoga & fantastic baby changing facilities. See p17. for more details. www.justsofestival.org.uk Sat 20th Aug Octagon Shopping Centre Summer Fete Burton on Trent Fun fair rides, face painting, stalls & special guest.

Sat 20th-Sun 21st August Build your own Scarecrow Workshop!

Adventure Farm, Postern House Farm, Tatenhill, Burton DE13 9SJ We’ll even supply the old clothes & straw. Prizes for the best scarecrows. www.adventurefarm.co.uk 01283 533933

Children’s Cookery Parties Fun, Sticky & Educational!

The party group will weigh, mix & prepare a choice of cup cakes, pizza or candies Includes a chef’s hat, party tea, aprons, birthday card, ‘Mini Chef’ Acheivement Certificate, & a sample of your cooking to take home Parties can be held in your home, a village hall or Willington Green Deli

Call Janet on 07745 305090 or visit www.stickyfingerscookeryparties.co.uk

Sun 21st Aug Ibstock Country Fair Pretoria Rd, Ibstock, NW. Leics BBMF Flypast by Spitfires & Dakota, Fun Dog Show, Terrier & Lurcher Show & racing, Heavy Horses, Sheepdog, Gundog & falconry demo’s, Vintage Tractors, Classic Cars, stationery Engines, steam Engines, Ferrets, rare breeds, Brass, Pipe & marching Bands, Mounted games, Parade of hounds + many more attractions.

Tue 23rd August ‘Let’s Pretend” Meet & Greet Sessions Westfield, Derby Free meet & greet sessions. Collect a wristband from the Concierge desk from 9am. Visit www.westfield.com/derby for more details & see page 20.

Wed 24th August 10am-1pm Rainbow River Cooking Group Emmanuel Church, Swadlincote See left for details Email Julie on jrainbowriver@aol.com or phone 07960 603189 28th-Mon 29th August Bank Holiday Music & Fun Weekend!

Adventure Farm, Postern House Farm, Tatenhill, Burton DE13 9SJ Don’t get stuck in Bank Holiday traffic…get lost in the maze, and enjoy traditional children’s entertainment. 01283 533933 www.adventurefarm.co.uk

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Tue 6th September 2.30-5.30pm Well Families Clinic - Coalville St David’s Church, Broom Leys Rd Free health screeingings inc. diabetes, cholestorol, blood pressure as well as information & advice on healthy eating, free healthy snacks & fruit juices to try.

Sat 10th September 2pm Hairy MacLary & Friends Loughborough Town Hall, NW. Leics Suitable for age 2+ Following a Sell-Out run at the Fringe 2010, Hairy Maclary and his friends are springing off the page once again this Summer.

Featuring many of the characters from the immortal books by Lynley Dodd, like Hercules Morse, as big as a Horse - Bottomley Potts, covered in spots – Schnitzel von Krumm, with the very low tum and Scarface Claw – the toughest tomcat in town.

With music, singing and several of your favourite Hairy Maclary stories, this show is a must for the whole family.

Box Office 01509 231914 www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk Sat 10th-Sun 11th September PJ Moonlight Maze Adventure Farm, Postern House Farm, Tatenhill, Burton DE13 9SJ A moonlight maze with a difference…turn up in your pyjamas and join the fun! Spot prizes for jim jam wearing maze visitors.

Open until 10.30pm – bring a torch! 01283 533933 www.adventurefarm.co.uk Tue 13th–Sat 17th September Crazy for You- Mellow Dramatics The Brewhouse Arts Centre, Burton CRAZY FOR YOU is the story of a well-todo 1930’s playboy, who’s dream in life is to dance. Despite the serious efforts of his

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mother and soon-to-be-ex-fiancee, Bobby achieves his dream! Memorable Gershwin tunes include I Can’t Be Bothered Now, Bidin’ My Time, I Got Rhythm, Naughty Baby, They Can’t Take That Away from Me, But Not for Me, Nice Work if You Can Get It, Embraceable You and Someone to Watch Over Me. It’s a high energy comedy which includes mistaken identity, plot twists, fabulous dance numbers and classic Gershwin music. For more information go to www.Mellow-Dramatics.org Or www.facebook.com/MellowDramatics While every effort is made to ensure details are correct at the tme of going to print, times & dates are subject to change.

Please check before you set off.

Sunday 16th October 2011 9.30am – 4pm East Midlands Conference Centre Universit y Par k, Beeston, Nottingham, NG7 2RJ

A family day out that’s happening on your doorstep!

Come along with all your family and enjoy the largest Regional Baby & Toddler Show, covering 6 counties in the East Midlands (Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire and Lincolnshire)

Get advice, sign up for our useful demonstration sessions, purchase goodies (even shop for Christmas presents) and lots more!

NEW for 2011 Show: • Kidz-bus – soft play activity bus (located outside main entrance of venue on the day) • National Ice Centre’s mascot ‘PIP’ • Mini Monsters soft play centre (Loughborough) mascot ‘ZIGGY the Monster’ • Test a Vauxhall Meriva family car – demo car at the show • Great discounts and offers prior to and on the day from our sponsors / partners / exhibitors • Free samples Visit our new look website for more information:

www.eastmidlandsbabyandtoddlershow.co.uk Would you, or someone you know, like to benefit from exhibiting/ advertising at our show? If so, please contact Emma on 07800 571310 or Tina on 07727 687760 for further details

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Well Families Clinic at St David’s Church

Broom Leys Road, Coalville

Tuesday 6th September 2011 from 2.30pm until 5.30pm

Stop Smoking Advice and Drug & Alcohol advice

FREE Cholesterol and Blood Pressure checks

Diet and healthy eating information

*Open 10-5 Mon-Sat Farm entry £4.50 for 2 yrs & over.

Tourist information and other advice agencies attending

Exercise advice and fun exercise challenges with prizes

* Parent & Toddler Days every Tues (Term Time only) £1.50pp

FREE fruit juices and healthy snacks to try

YOUR HEALTH MATTERS!

No appointment required just drop in and get checked out If you are looking to make changes to your lifestyle, to kick bad habits and learn more about your health and well-being, then come along to find out more. This promises to be a great event for people of all ages - there really is something for everyone!

For more information contact Julie Summerton on 01530 454541 or e-mail: Julie.summerton@nwleicestershire.gov.uk

Heage Lane, Etwall, Derby DE65 6LS 01283 735063

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Be part of something special!

Join Humphrey and friends for

Humphrey’s Pyjama Week 10th – 14th October 2011

For a suggested donation of £2, children can wear their pyjamas to school or nursery on one day during Humphrey’s Pyjama Week and raise money for The Children’s Trust!

Free invites, activity books, stickers and certificates for all!

Sign up your preschool or nursery NOW and get your free event pack! www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/humphrey

Registered Charity No: 288018

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The National Forest Adventure Farm is a new farm park attraction which opened in May this year.

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Visitors can meet the farm animals in the barns and in the fields, and get up close with the animal encounter sessions which take place throughout the day. Take a tractor trailer ride around the farm and watch pig racing. There is the new indoor play zone with drop slides for adventurous children and adults, and a special soft play area for toddlers. Outside the funfield area is packed with “have-a-go” activities including pedal go-karts, jumping pillow, sand pit, mini assault course and more.

Plus from 16 July – 11 September get lost in the giant Shaun the Sheep Maize Maze.

The National Forest Adventure Farm has announced plans for this year’s giant maize maze, one of the largest in Europe. The new farm park attraction and maize maze have teamed up with Aardman Animations, the creators of Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep, to create the world’s first Shaun the Sheep themed maze.

The Shaun the Sheep Maize Maze is open daily from 16 July - 11 September. Shaun the Sheep will be visiting in person to officially open the maze on Saturday 16 July.

We have 2 family tickets to give away (family of 4). Email burtonashby@ lotsfortots.co.uk by 20th July to be in with a chance of winning. 2 names will be drawn at random on 21st July 2011. burtonashby@lotsfortots.co.uk

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Lots on Weekly... East Most classes are Term-Time only

Barton under Needwood

Parent & Toddler Group 10.45am-12pm Mon Christadelphian Ch, 1 Park Rd

Staffs

Baby Bounce & Rhyme (under 3’s) FREE 10.15-10.45am Tue/ 11.15-11.45am Fri Burton on Trent Library Toddler Time 9.45-10.30am Wed Burton on Trent Library

St James’ Parent & Toddler 9-11am Tue/Thu St James’ Church Hall Toddler Time 1-2.30pm Tue Tummies to Tots Play & Stay 10.15-11.45am 1-2.30pm Wed 2nd Wed of month Queen St Community Centre Barton under Needwood Library FREE (booking essential) Harvey Girls 7-8.30pm Tue Creative Little People 12-2pm Thu (Under 21’s Mums) (3-5yr) 9.30-10.15am Wed Riverside Church Hall, High St (9mth-2yr) 10.30-11.15am Wed (6-11yr 1/2 term & hols only) St Mary’s & St Mowden’s 11.30am-12.15pm Wed Toddler 10am-12pm Wed Methodist Hall, Crowberry Lane Church Hall, Guild St Boogie Woogie Babes 1.30-2.30pm Wed Methodist Hall, Crowberry Lane Baby Sensory 9.45-10.45am 11am-12pm/ 12.30-1.30pm Thu Barton u Needwood Village Hall

Branston

Branston Parent & Toddler 9.45-11.15am Tue Branston Village Hall, Clays Ln

Burton on Trent All Saints Church P&T 9.30-11.30am Mon All Saints Ch Hall, Branston Rd Baby Sensory 10-11am Shobnall Community Centre

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Up Beat Music & Movement 1.15-2.45pm Thu (from 16th Aug) Hill St Health & Well-Being Centre Anslow Parent & Toddler 1.30-3.15pm Thu Anslow Village Hall, Anslow

Rolleston on Dove Tumble Tots Tue 10am Gymbabes 11am Walking-2 years 11.55am & 1.10pm 2-3 years Rolleston Scout HQ, Station Road Playgroup 10-11.30am Tue/Fri Methodist Chapel, Chapel Ln Rolleston In-Betweenies (2.5-3.5yr) 10-11.30am Thu Methodist Chapel, Chapel Ln

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Theatre Kittens for 1-4 year olds Themed Classes designed for pre-school children Confidence Building - Social Interaction Early participation in drama and the performing arts develops imagination, confidence, creativity and communication skills Free parking Free refreshments Weekly classes are held in Stretton, Burton on Trent Come and try us for free

Visit www.theatrecats.co.uk or call 01283 531635

Tel: 08456 436 848 (local rate)

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Lichfield

Baby Sensory 10-11am Fri 11.15am-12.15pm Fri, 12.45-1.45pm Fri Curborough Community Centre, Reynolds Close

Stapenhill

Jump for Joy 9.30-11.30am Mon Glebe School Rooms, St Peter’s Church, Stanton Rd Twins Group 10-11.30am Mon Hill St Health Centre, Hill St

Tutbury Toddlers 9.30-11am Fri Tutbury Pre-School, Cornmill Ln Walton Parent & Toddler 2-3pm Fri, Walton on Trent C of E Primary School, Coton Rd

Winshill

Umbrella Club 9.30-11.15am Mon Winshill Resource Ctr, Canterbury Rd

First Steps 9.30-11.15am Wed Hill St Health Centre, Hill St SoccerStars UK 9-9.45am Sat Robert Sutton Sports College, Bluestone Lane

Stretton

Tums to Tots drop in 9.30-11.30am Tue Methodist Church, High Bank Rd Baby Sensory 10-11am Wed St Joseph’s Church Hall

Stretton Baby & Toddler 9.30-11am Tue/Fri St Mary’s Church Hall, Hillfield Ln

Winshill Mini Fun Factory 10-11.30am Wed, Winshill Methodist Church, High Bank Rd

Stretton Pram Club 1.30-3pm Tue Main St, Stretton

Tots n Dots 9.15-11am Thu Gospel Hall, Hawfield Lane

Theatre Kittens (2-4yr) 10-11.30am Wed The Priory Centre

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Creative Little People (3-5yr) 1.30-2.15pm Wed (9mth-2yr) 2.30-3.15pm Wed (6-11yr 1/2 term & hols only) 3.30-4.15pm Wed Tutbury Village Hall, Monk St

Walton on Trent

Kiddie Winks Mother & Toddler 10am-12pm Tue/Fri Hill St Health Centre, Hill St

Tots Sign Time 10-11am Fri Stretton Spring’s Children’s Centre, Bitham Lane

Tutbury

Little Gems 1-3pm Fri Winshill Children’s Ctr, Brough Rd

While every effort is made to ensure details are correct at the time of going to print, times & dates are subject to change. Please check before you set off. Where possible, contact details are available on the website

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New group brings Creative Little People together!

What do milk bottle tops, sticky backed plastic, a knitted Scarecrow and great company have in common? They can all be found at Creative Little People sessions in South Derbyshire and East Staffordshire . Launched in January this year, Creative Little People, an art and crafts group, offers interactive creative play sessions for children and adults run by owner and founder, Sarah Bittner.

Throughout the year, Sarah runs fully interactive, 45-minute sessions with a mix of games, music, stories, arts and crafts that are themed weekly for children from nine months to 11 years. Sarah explains, “We let grown ups and their little ones create together, laugh together, play together and then leave the mess to us!”

Over the summer we will be running sessions for 9 months to 5 years as always, with extra sessions for 6 to 11 year olds during the school holidays. It’s £4 per session for each child with a maximum charge of £8 for 2 or more siblings (with the Loyalty Card and Gift Voucher you save yourself 10%). All sessions are pay-as-you-go with no advance booking required, so just turn up to a location that suits you best!

For more information, call Sarah on 07784 613400 or visit www.creativelittlepeople. co.uk. To see what Creative Little People get up to view the Gallery page on their website or follow Creative Little People on Facebook.

Tel: 08456 436 848 (local rate)

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Most classes are Term-Time only

South Derbyshire Overseal

Bretby

Little Rascals Toddler Sessions 9.30am-3pm Mon-Fri Messy Play 10am-12.30pm Wed Rascals with Rhythm 10.15-11 Fri Little Rascals Soft Play, Ashby Rd

Church Gresley Salvation Army Mums & Tots 9.30-11.30am Wed Salvation Army Hall, Wilmot Rd

Hartshorne

Alpha Tots 9.30-11.15am Wed Church Hall, Hartshorne

Hilton

Music Time 9.45-10.45am/ 11-12pm Mon 1.45-2.45pm Wed Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane Tindles Dance Ballet & Tap 2-3/ 3.45-4.45pm Tue 1.30-2.30pm Thu/ 4-5pm Fri Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane Mother & Toddler Group 1.45-3.15pm Thu Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane

Tots Sign Time 10-11am Mon Cheeky Chefs 1.15-2pm Mon Jo Jingles (3mth-walk) 9.45-10.30 Tue (1.5- 2.5 yrs) 10.45-11.30am Tue Baby Yoga (12 wk-crawl) 9.30-10.30am Wed (crawl-walk) 10.40-11.40am Wed Baby Massage 10-11am Fri Jangala Soft Play Centre, Hilton Business Park

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Little Monkeys 12.30-2.30pm Tue/Fri Village Hall, Winchester Dr

Melbourne

Creative Little People (3-5yr) 9.30-10.15am Thu (9mth-2yr) 10.30-11.15am Thu (6-11 yr hols & 1/2 term only) 11.30am-12.15pm Thu Bill Shone Leisure Ctr, High St

Midway

Elmsleigh Toddler Group 9-11am Tue Elmsleigh Infant School, Queens Dr, Midway

Netherseal

Overseal Pushchair Walk 12-1pm Fri Navigation Inn, Spring Cottage Rd

Rosliston

Walking with Wheels 10.30-11.30am Tue Coffee Shop, Rosliston Forestry Ctr

Swadlincote

Hill St Mums n Tots 9.30-11am Tue Hill St Baptist Ch, Hill St Ducks & Ducklings 1.30-3pm Tue Dethick Hall, Manchester Ln Soft Play 9.30-12.30pm Wed/Fri Green Bank Leisure Ctr, Civic Wy

Seale Pups 2.15-3.15pm Tue Netherseal St Peter’s Primary School

The Creation Station 10.10-11am Wed Hill St Baptist Church, Hill St

Newhall

Ticknall

Tots Club 9.20-11.15am Mon/ Wed Newhall Methodist Ch, Chapel St Little Stars 9-11am Wed Old Post Centre, High St, Newhall Tidgy Tots Special Needs 1-2.30pm Thu (FREE) Newhall Day Care Centre, Meadow Lane, Newhall

Ticknall Toddlers 10am-12pm Wed/ Thu Ticknall Village Hall, Ingleby Lane

Woodville

Bubbles Music & Fun Time 1.45-2.30pm Tue (FREE) Woodville Methodist Church Hall

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Trinity Tiny Tots 2pm Mon Trinity Church, Kilwardby St The Creation Station 1.10-2pm Tue Hood Park Leisure Centre Big Blue Bus 12.30-2pm Wed Westfields, Abbey Dr Seasons Playgroup

1.45-3pm Wed Congregational Ch, Kilwardby St Tumble Tots Fri 9.45am Walking-2 years 10.40am 2-3 years 11.30am Gymbabes 12.45 & 1.35pm 3+ Hood Park Leisure Ctr, North St

Tiny Tots 10-11.30am Fri Ashby Methodist Ch, Burton Rd Wriggly Readers FREE 10.30-11.30am Fri, Ashby Library

Blackfordby

Blackfordby Soft Play

1-3pm Tue, Blackfordby Village Hall, Sandtop Ln

Castle Donington Big Blue Bus 10.15-11.45 Mon Bosworth Road

EMSA Swimming 3.30-6pm Tue Thistle Hotel, E. Midlands Airport

North West Leics Coalville

Little Dragon’s Den Soft Play 9.30am-12.30pm Mon 10.30am-2pm Fri Marlene Reid Centre, Belvoir Rd Big Blue Bus 12.30-2pm Mon Belgrave Close, Agar Nook Markfield Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Tue Markfield Community Ctr, Mayflower Cl, Markfield Noah’s Ark Parent & Toddler 10am-12pm Tue The Full Gospel Mission, James St

The springboard to confidence for your child Help your child develop the vital physical skills and confidence needed for life with Tumble Tots, the leading active physical play programme fro children from 6 months through to 7 years old With sessions at Mountsorrel, Rolleston on Dove, Whitwick, Loughborough and Ashby Call Sarah for more information about a free trial session on

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Toy Library 10am-12pm Tue, 5-7pm Wed 10am-12pm/ 1-3pm Thu Marlene Reid Centre, Belvoir Rd Agar Nook Mother & Toddler 12.30-2.30pm Wed, Agar Nook Community Centre Sunshine Toddlers 10.30am12pm Thu Christchurch Hall, London Rd Wriggly Readers FREE 10.3011am Thu Coalville Library Big Blue Bus 12.30-2pm Thu Opp Community Shop, Greenhill Jo Jingles (under 2) 1-1.45pm Thu (over 2) 2-2.45pm Thu Marlene Reid Centre, Belvoir Rd Hall Lane Methodist Church Toddlers 10am-12pm Fri, Hall Lane Church

Coleorton

Big Blue Bus 12.30-2pm Tue School Lane (layby) Newbold Viscount Beaumont Toddlers 1.30-3pm Wed, Viscount Beaumont School

Ellistown

Ellistown Toddlers Group 1.30-3pm Tue Community Ctr, Whitehill Rd

Ibstock

Bubbles 10.30am-12pm Tue The Palace Community Centre, 57 High St Wriggly Readers FREE 10-10.30am Thu, Ibstock Library

Measham

Measham Mums & Tots 9.30-11.30am Mon/Wed St Lawrence’s Ch Hall, High St Parent & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Tue/Fri Baptist Church, Chapel St Wriggly Readers FREE, 10.30-11 2nd Tue of month Measham Library

Moira

Big Blue Bus 10.30am-12pm Tue Moira Norris Hill Baby Sensory 10-11am Thu, Moira Village Hall

Oakthorpe

Oakthorpe Toddler Group 12.30-2.30pm Wed Oakthorpe Leisure Centre, Measham Rd

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Loughborough

NCT Bumps & Babies 10.30am12pm Tue Gorse Covert Community Centre, Maxwell Dr Jo Jingles (under 2) 9.30-10.15am Wed (over 2) 10.30-11.15am Wed (Babies) 11.30am-12.15pm Wed Ronald West Court, Langdale Ave Tumble Tots Thu 9.15am Gymbabes 10.10 & 11am Walking-2 years 11.55am & 3pm 2-3 years 1.10 & 2.05pm 3+ 4pm Gymbobs Charnwood Leisure Centre, Browns Lane

Ravenstone

Ravenstone Toddler Group 10-11.30am Wed The Pavillion, Ravenslea

Whitick

Tumble Tots Wed 9.45am Walking-2 years 10.45am 2-3 years 11.45am 3+ Hermitage Leisure Ctr, Silver St Little Angels Baby & Toddlers 1-2.30pm Fri, Methodist Church, Hall Lane

Jo Jingles is Back!

Fun Music, Singing & Movement Classes for children aged 3 months to 5 years

NO JOINING FEE!

For details on Classes in: Loughborough, Coalville, Shepshed, East Leake & Mountsorrel Call Laura on 0844 381 4325 jojingles-loughborough@hotmail.co.uk www.jojingles.com/loughborougharea

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