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Welcome to Issue 50...

Yes, that’s right the 50th issue! Thank you to all the amazing supporters and advertisers of Lots for Tots Derby in the last 11 years, we love being the essential guide for parents and carers - bringing you all the news, events and classes for families with children under 5!

There are LOTS of events to look forward to as the days get warmer and longer. With Easter and May Bank Holiday events in here too you’ll be spoiled for choice on what to do!

The next issue will be out at the beginning of July which will be full of summer fun ideas as well as class and group information for your return to school / nursery / work September planning!

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Laura Trethowan, Editor, Lots for Tots Derby

Issue 50

Spring 2020

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Lots on Local

Family friendly Events from April - July

Lots on Weekly

Find your local classes, activities and groups

FREE

Derby

Distributing directly to 18,000 Amber Valley, Erewash families in Derby, & South Derbyshire

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Lots on Local... April Mon 30th March - Fri 3rd April

Sat 4th - Mon 13th April

Music Time Easter Theme

Easter in Wonderland

Easter theme, Easter bonnets, Hot cross buns and chocolate treats. At all classes this week. For more details contact Tracey: 07866689971 or @Musictime2000

Bluebell Dairy, Locko Rd, Derby DE21 7AR The most popular Easter event is returning for 2020! With loads of egg-citing activities going on, you’re bound to have a great family day out! www.bluebelldairy.co.uk

Throughout April

Jumping Clay Story Time Unit D, Markeaton Park Craft Village Story Sessions followed by optional minimake and take. Week commencing: 6th Apr - Oi Frog!* 13th Apr - Dave (The Cat)* 20th Apr - The Hungry Caterpillar 27th Apr - Superworm *School holidays so story on am sessions only.

Please see advert on page 19 for days & times All ages welcome. www.jumpingclay.co.uk Sat 4th - Sun 19th April

Cine Kids

Quad, Market Place, Derby Cine Kids are family-focused film screenings every weekend & during the school holidays.

All tickets are £4 per person for Cine Kids Club members (which includes the whole family and their guests). www.derbyquad.co.uk Sat 4th April 1.30 - 3pm

Steam Tots

Museum & Art Gallery, The Strand Free sensory exploration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Maths for 2 - 5yr olds & their grown-ups to experience together. www.derbymuseums.org Sat 4th April 10am - 4pm

Easter Fun Day

Betty’s Farm, Willington , DE65 6BW Egg hunt, egg collecting, Easter bonnet competition, stalls, games, food & drink.

Sat 4th - Sun 19th April

Easter Egg Hunt Trail

Markeaton Park Visit the Mundy Play Centre Kiosk and pick up your Easter Egg Hunt Trail worksheet! Using the map to help, find six Easter Eggs hidden around the park! www.inderby.org.uk 4

Sat 4th Apr - Fri 17th April

Easter Eggstravaganza

National Forest Adventure Farm, Tatenhill, Burton, DE13 9SJ Hop on board the Easter Eggspress tractor ride to Bunny Woods. Follow the Woodland Trail to find the Easter Bunny who’s giving everyone free chocolate.

Help bottle feed the lambs and meet the new arrivals in the Lambing Live tent. Plant a bean to take home to grow and follow the clues in the Animal Egg Treasure Hunt. Also meet and feed animals and explore the huge indoor and outdoor play areas. www.adventurefarm.co.uk Sat 4th - Sun 19th April

Easter Holiday Activities

The school holidays offer plenty of opportunities to enjoy a variety of activities across Derby County Council facilities guaranteed to keep everybody happy! Take a look at the online Family Fun in Derby guide to find out more about what’s happening: www.inderby.org.uk/holidays Sat 4th - Sun 19th April

Easter Trail

Carsington Water Visitor Centre, DE6 1ST Staunton Harold, DE73 8DN Foremark Water, DE65 6EG Walk the route answering questions along the way. Answer all of the questions and collect your egg (dairy free and non-chocolate alternatives available) at the end of the trail.

No need to pre-book, just come to the Visitor Centre to buy your activity sheet (£3). One prize per activity sheet. www.stwater.co.uk

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Lots on Local... April Sun 5th April 10am - 4pm

Mon 6th - Fri 17th April

Spring Market

SoccerstarsUK Easter Holiday Courses

Buttermilk Coffee House, Brailsford, DE6 3DA Showcase of local businesses, with something for the little ones too.

Various Locations across Derby These holiday courses have been designed to provide boys & girls of all abilities (school years 1-6) with a fun & action packed day of football activities. www.soccerstarsuk.co.uk

Mon 6th - Fri 10th April 11am - 3pm

Easter Week

Erewash Museum, High St, Ilkeston Fun free Easter crafts and trails. On Tue there will be an Easter Party with games & music. www.erewashmuseum.co.uk Mon 6th - Fri 17th April 10.30 - 11.30am

Music Time Easter Holidays

Morning classes running every morning over the holiday. Hilton - Mon, Chellaston - Tue, Allestree - Wed, Mickleover - Thu, Melbourne - Fri. Check Facebook @ Musictime2000 to confirm, dates & venues.

Older siblings welcome, no need to prebook. For more details contact Tracey: 07866689971.

Mon 6th & Fri 17th April 10.30am - 12.30pm

Easter with Three Bears Cookery Club

Mon 6th Apr, St Edmunds Church Hall, Allestree Fri 17th Apr, Betty’s Farm Shop, Willington Come along & join in the yummy fun this Easter Holidays! We will be making and decorating our Easter bakes. Everything is included in our 2 hr workshop and you can take home what you have made along with the recipe card and My Bake worksheet.

Refreshments and Easter themed craft to do while your bakes are in the oven. ÂŁ15 per child, suitable for age 2+, under 8s to be accompanied by an adult. To book please contact Ruth on 07973193362. www.threebearscookeryclub.com

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Lots on Local... April Tue 7th - 16th April

Thu 9th April 10.30am - 12pm

Mini Sportz Easter Holiday Camps

Pudding & Pie: Mini Egg Special

St Nicholas Church Hall, Allestree Darley Abbey Village Hall Sports skills & fun activities for children aged 3.5-8 years. £15 per session.

Tue 7 & 14 Apr, Allestree, 9.15am-12.15pm Thu 9 & 16 Apr, Darley Abbey, 9.30-12.30pm Kyla: 07391081391 www.minisportz.co.uk

St Josephs Church, Ripley No Easter is complete without mini eggs so come and make mini egg cheese cakes, an Easter craft and a fun Easter egg hunt to finish off. £7.50 per child. Booking essential.

Call Katie on 07791 721129 to book.

Tue 7th - Thu 16th April

Derby Forest School Holiday Club Whistlewood Common, Melbourne For ages 4-11, on Tue, Wed, Thu, each week of the holidays. Child minder ratios mean high quality experiences whilst ensuring that safety is maintained at all times. Activities include shelter building, pond dipping, bug hunting, nature crafts, fire-lighting and more. www.derbyforestschool.com/holidayclub Wed 8th & Tue 14th April

Kids Bee Happy Bear Club and Sand Art Workshop Wed 8 Apr, 10am-12noon, Just Ice, Milford 14 Apr, 10.30-12.30, Dot Teas Emporium, Belper Treat yourself to a break, whilst treating your children this Easter. In this 2 hr workshop they will create a fantastic A4 size Sand Art picture and also stuff their very own bunny (15” Plush with T-shirt and Birth Certificate) to love and keep forever. For boys and girls of all ages but most suitable for ages 3-13. Places limited to 10. Parents/carers must stay in vicinity of their child. £20 per child. Book on FB or Insta @kidsbeehappylaura or call 07775 531639 Wed 8th - Sun 19th April 12 - 6pm

Kids Kingdom Children’s Fun Fair

Alvaston Park Pay £7.99 per session for all rides & dinosaur meet & greet. www.appletonsfunfairs.co.uk Event details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change. Please check with the event organiser before setting out.

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Thu 9th April 2 - 4pm

Dinky Disco Easter Special Déda, Chapel Street, Derby A mini rave for little ones with dancing, disco balls and make your own Easter Bonnet! All ages welcome, <1s free (but still need a tkt).

Book on 01332 370911 www.deda.uk.com Thu 9th April & 16th April 1 - 3pm

Pickford’s Plot

Pickford’s House, Friar Gate, DE1 1DA Nature focused session in Pickford’s Garden.

Free drop in. Suitable for families.

Thu 9th - Spring Time Safari Thu 16th - Potting www.derbymuseums.org Fri 10th - Mon 13th April

Wildlife at Easter The Ecclesboure Valley Railway Wirksworth Station, DE4 4FB See the wildlife in the valley through the windows of the steam train, get close up to real live owls at Wirksworth Station (not Fri) and take part in the wildlife-themed egg hunt too. Plus, children up to the age of 15 travel free of charge on the Duffield line! www.e-v-r.com Fri 10th - Mon 13th April

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunts

Calke Abbey, Ticknall, DE73 7JF Kedelston Hall, Nr Quarndon, DE22 5JH Sudbury Hall, Ashbourne, DE6 5HT The Easter bunny’s friends are hiding around the grounds at some National Trust properties and they need your help to find them all! Hunt fee is £2.50 /£3 plus normal admission (except Sudbury Hall where there is no entry fee for the grounds). www.easter.cadbury.co.uk

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Join us for a wonderful day out

The Easter Bunny has left a trail of eggs around our visitor sites.

Carsington Water

Tittesworth Water

Staunton Harold Water

Foremark Water

Big Lane Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 1ST

Meerbrook Leek Staffordshire ST13 8SW

Calke Road Melbourne Derbyshire DE73 8DN

Milton Derbyshire DE65 6EG

ÂŁ3 per activity sheet, each sheet will get one prize upon completion of the trail.

Find out about all of our events and activities by visiting stwater.co.uk/events Open every day (except Christmas day) Catering and baby changing facilities Parking charges apply

Lots on Local... April Fri 10th April 10 - 11.30am

Tue 14th April 10.30 - 11am

Family Friday: Marvelous Marbles

Family Handling History

Museum & Art Gallery, The Strand The whole family is welcome to come & play & create together. Free drop in. www.derbymuseums.org

Museum & Art Gallery, The Strand Get up and close to historic objects. Suitable for all and free to attend. www.derbymuseums.org

Sat 11th April 10am - 1pm

Easter Egg Hunt

Treetops Hospice Care, Risley, DE72 3SS Children £4 (including Egg Hunt and Easter Egg). Fun for all the Family. No need to book - just hop along! www.treetopshospice.org.uk Sat 11th April 11am - 4pm

Big Easter Fair and Fun Day

Post Mill Centre, South Normanton, DE55 2EJ Arts, craft & food stalls from local traders, Easter egg quiz hunt for boys & girls. Easter bonnet competition for boy & girls, disco, face painting and much more.

Sat 11th April 11am - 4pm

Heage Windmill Official Opening Event Heage Windmill, DE56 2BH Presiding over spectacular views towards the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, the windmill was lovingly restored in 2002 and looks as good as when first built in 1797.

It is the only working six-sailed stone tower windmill in England. Open to the public every Sat and Sun from 11 am until 4pm. www.heagewindmill.org.uk Sun 12th April 11am - 2pm

Easter Egg Hunt & Bonnet Parade Chaddesden Park Entry to the Easter Bonnet Parade is free and open to all ages from 0-99yrs and even dogs!

Parade starts at 2pm. Entry fee £1 per child.

Tue 14th April 10.30am - 12.30pm

Crafy Tuesday: Flo’s Foes

Pickford’s House Museum Learn about some of the nasty germs that we live with every day while making your very own germ character decoration. Drop-in session, suitable for families with children aged 5-12 years. www.derbymuseums.org

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Tue 14th - 17th April 11am - 3pm

Bugs Week

Erewash Museum, High St, Ilkeston Free crafts & activities Tuesday to Thursday 11am to 3pm. www.erewashmuseum.co.uk Sat 18th April 11am - 3pm

St George’s Day Celebrations Derby City Centre Join in and celebrate Merrie Olde England, with Morris dancing, a craft fair and parade. www.derbylive.co.uk Fri 24th April 10 - 11.30am

Tots Make and Do: Earth Day (22nd Apr) Museum & Art Gallery, The Strand, DE1 1BS Free drop in session where 2 - 5 yr olds & their grown ups are welcomed for crafts, games & stories. www.derbymuseums.org Sun 26th April 10am - 12pm

Mum 2 Mum Market

Castle Donington College, DE74 2LN Award winning nearly new sales of babies and children’s goods and equipment. £2 entry per buyer, children FREE. Book a table: www.mum2mummarket.co.uk/book-a-stall.html

Sun 26th April 11am - 3.30pm

Lambing Sunday

Croots Farm, Duffield, DE56 4AQ Pet the newborn lambs and meet the Shire horses and foals, as well as enjoying a classic Croots BBQ for lunch! www.croots.co.uk Sun 26th April 10am - 12pm and 2 - 4pm

Twistin Tots Frozen Party

Belper Community Hall Aimed at children aged 1-11 and their parents. Anna and Elsa, games, singing, photo booth, face painting, crafts and light refreshments. Tkts £8 Child, £5 adult. All proceeds to Belper Community Hall. Contact Jacqui on 07977 578 359 to book.

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Lots on Local... May Throughout May

Sun 3rd May 2.30 - 4pm

Jumping Clay Story Time

Nature Club

Unit D, Markeaton Park Craft Village Story Sessions, week commencing: 4th May - The Day The Crayons Quit 11th May - Schnitzel Von Krum 18th May - Frog is Frog 25th May - Little Miss Bossy* *School Holidays so Tue and Thu am only.

Please see advert on page 19 for days & times.

Open all week and all ages welcome. www.jumpingclay.co.uk

Sinfin Moor Park Pavillion Children aged 11 and under and their families are welcome. Explore nature out and about on the Park and Nature Reserve, there will be also be art and craft activities. www.sinfinnaturereserve.org.uk

Fri 1st May 9am - 12noon

Derby High Primary School Open Morning

Derby High School, Hillsway, Littleover, Derby, DE23 3DT Join Derby High for a tour of their award winning facilities and find out what a Derby High Primary Education could offer your child. From age 3 to 18.

Tel: 01332 514267 E: admissions@derbyhigh.derby.sch.uk

Sun 3rd May 10am - 12pm

Mum 2 Mum Market

Derby Arena, Pride Park, DE24 8JB Award winning nearly new sales of babies and children’s goods and equipment. £2 entry per buyer, children FREE. Book a table: www.mum2mummarket.co.uk/book-a-stall.html

Sun 3rd May & Sat 4th July 10am-12pm

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Sun 26th April & Sun 7th June 2 sion £ 10am-12pm Admis Castle Donington College, Mount Pleasant, Castle Donington, DE74 2LN

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Sat 2nd May 10 - 11am

Saturday Boogie Woogie Babes All Saints Church Hall, Mickleover Come & join the usual music & movement class but on a Saturday. £3.50 per child, under 1’s & siblings £1.50. No booking req’d.

Contact Shelagh: 07889 962332 Sat 2nd May 11am - 4pm

May Day Celebrations

Moira Furnace Museum and Country Park Maypole and Morris dancing, circus skills and village fete games for everyone to have a go at, for FREE! The museum will be open and the boat will run all day.

Sun 3rd May 10am - 5pm

Classic Transport Rally

Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Wirksworth Station, DE4 4FB An exciting gathering of classic vehicles at Wirksworth Station. There will also be steam trains between Wirksworth and Duffield. www.e-v-r.com

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Event details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change.

Please check with the event organiser before setting out.

Museum & Art Gallery, The Strand This free sensory exploration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Maths is for 2-5yr olds & their grown-ups to experience together. www.derbymuseums.org

If you have an event for families with children aged 5 and under that you would like to be listed in the next issue; email: derby@lotsfortots.co.uk

Sat 2nd May 1.30 - 3pm

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Friday 1st May 2020 9am › 12 noon Welcome to Derbyshire’s Top Performing Independent School for Boys and Girls aged 3 to 18.

Experience life at Derby High School. Tour our wonderful school whilst meeting pupils and staff. Everyone welcome from 9am-12 noon.

• Small classes provide a first class education at every age • Weekly Pre-School taster sessions available • Pupils achieve excellence in every aspect of their academic studies • Happy, friendly, nurturing environment where children come first For more information please contact our Registrar or complete the online registration form on our website.

01332 514267 admissions@derbyhigh.derby.sch.uk derbyhigh.derby.sch.uk Hillsway | Littleover | Derby DE23 3DT

Lots on Local... May Sat 9th May 11am - 3pm

Sun 3rd May 3 - 4.30pm

Sinfonia Viva: Paddington’s First Concert and Peter and the Wolf Derby Theatre Join award winning orchestra Sinfonia Viva, along with Peter and Paddington, for an un-bear-lievable double bill of adventure!

Featuring live storytelling and music, join in the marmalade munching madness of Paddington, as he goes to his first concert with calamitous results!

After this experience the children’s classic Peter and the Wolf, with its beautifully memorable music played through the larger than life sound of an orchestra. Tkts £12.50, £8.50 concessions. www.derbytheatre.co.uk

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Ticknall Village Fete

Ticknall Village Hall, DE73 7JX Stalls, childrens activities, games and refreshments. www.damecatherines.org Sat 9th May 2pm

You Only Live Twice The Rutland Cottage, DE7 8TE, Ilkeston Family festival to raise money and awareness for the Bone Cancer Research Trust. Live music, stalls, food, drink, activities & lots more.

Sat 9th May 11am - 2.30pm

VE Day Fete

Chaddesden Park Afternoon Tea, dance and songs inside the Age UK building along with outdoor craft stalls and activities for the children.

Event details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change. Please check before setting out.

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Lots on Local... May Sun 10th May 1 - 5pm

Tue 22nd May 10.30 - 11am

May Fest

Family Handling History

Derby Arboretum Traditional activities and games; music and dancing; refreshments; garden plants, nature and wildlife activities www.inderby.org.uk

Museum & Art Gallery, The Strand, DE1 1BS Get up and close to historic objects. Suitable for all and Free to attend. www.derbymuseums.org

Mon 11th - Fri 15th May

Music Time Ugly Bug Ball

Wear stripes, spots, wings! Anything goes at The Ugly Bug Ball at all classes this week. For more info contact Tracey: 07866689971 or Facebook: @Musictime2000 Sat 16th - Sun 17th May 12 - 5pm

Food and Drink Festival

Kedleston Hall Home, craft & gift tent. Live music, bar, food, cookery demos. Children’s Activities & lots more. Adults £7, Under 12s, £2, <5s Free.

Sun 17th May 11am

Wacky Wig Walk

Markeaton Park Join a fun walk with a twist – who’s wearing the wackiest wig? There’s a choice of routes to suit all ages and abilities. Entry is £5 for >12s, £1 <12. Entry fees and collection monies will go to Women’s Work (Derbyshire) Ltd to help vulnerable and disadvantaged women & children. www.inderby.org.uk Sun 17th May 11am - 4pm

Stretton Gala

Hillfield Lane Playing Fields, Stretton Children’s entertainment, food & drink, local community groups, sellers, crafters & more!

Sun 17th May 12 - 5pm

Ilkeston Carnival

Rutland Sports Park, DE7 5GH Popular Carnival with arena, stalls and family entertainment.

Fri 22nd May 10 - 11.30am

Tots Make and Do: Florence Nightingale Museum & Art Gallery, The Strand, DE1 1BS Free drop in session where 2 - 5 yr olds & their grown ups are welcomed for crafts, games & stories. www.derbymuseums.org

Fri 22nd May - Sun 30th Aug

Quentin Blake and John Yeoman: 50 Years of Children’s Books Museum & Art Gallery, The Strand, DE1 1BS Quentin Blake has had a number of extended collaborations with writers, but the longest of all has been with John Yeoman.

House of Illustration’s 50 Years of Children’s Books exhibition is the first to celebrate this partnership, featuring more than 40 works, including illustrations and books by the two. www.houseofillustration.org.uk Sun 24th May 12pm

Miller Fest Family Music Festival Langley Mill Cricket Club, NG16 4BE 7 live bands, Children’s entertainment, food & drink. £5 entry per adult.

Mon 25th May 10.30am - 4pm

Elvaston Village Fete

Elvaston Cricket Club Traditional Fete with stalls, food, dog show, performances, children’s rides, pony rides stalls, vintage rides, BBQ and bar.

Tue 26th & Thu 28th May

Mini Sportz Holiday Camps

St Nicholas Church Hall, Allestree Darley Abbey Village Hall Sports skills and fun activities for children aged 3.5-8 years. £15 per session.

Tuesday, Allestree, 9.15am-12.15pm Thursday, Darley Abbey, 9.30am-12.30pm www.minisportz.co.uk Tue 26th - Fri 29th May 11am - 3pm

Dinosaur Week

Erewash Museum, High St, Ilkeston Dinosaur themed crafts and trails every day. www.erewashmuseum.co.uk

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Lots on Local... May - June Tue 26th - Thu 28th May

Fri 29th May - Sat 6th June

Derby Forest School Holiday Club

Derby Book Festival

Whistlewood Common, Melbourne For ages 4-11. Child minder ratios mean high quality experiences whilst ensuring that safety is maintained at all times. Activities include shelter building, pond dipping, bug hunting, nature crafts, fire-lighting and more. www.derbyforestschool.com/holidayclub

Derby Book Festival celebrates the joy of books & reading for all ages & interests. www.derbybookfestival.co.uk

Wed 27th May 11am - 3pm

Watery Wild Wednesday

The Outdoor Classroom, Carsington Water Visitor Centre, DE6 1ST This half term try your hand at mini well dressings, have a go at pond dipping and loads of other watery natural fun. No need to book, just drop in and pay £1 on the door! www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk Thu 28th May 10.30am - 12pm

Pudding & Pie: Jungle Special

St Josephs Church, Ripley, DE53 Make your own edible jungle jars with chocolate soil, coconut grass, jelly snakes and trees. £7.50 per child. Booking essential.

Call Katie on 07791 721129 to book.

Thu 28th May 1 - 3pm

Pickford’s Plot: Mini-Beast Safari Pickford’s House, Friar Gate, DE1 1DA Discover the bugs and beasts that call Pickford’s Garden their home. Free session for families. www.derbymuseums.org Fri 29th May 10.30am - 12.30pm

Three Bears Cookery Club

Location TBC Come along & join in the yummy fun!

Everything is included in our 2 hour workshop and you can take home what you have made along with the recipe card and My Bake worksheet. Refreshments and craft to do while your bakes are in the oven. £15 per child, suitable for ages 2+, under 8s to be accompanied by an adult. To book please contact Ruth on 07973193362. www.threebearscookeryclub.com

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Sat 30th - Sun 31st May

Belper Goes Green - Eco & Arts Festival Belper Rugby Club Lots of stalls & activities for all the family, plus a CAMRA beer & cider festival, live music. www.transitionbelper.org Sat 31st May 10am - 4pm

Castle Spring Market

Elvaston Castle Fun family day with entertainment, live music, rides, food, crafts, games and stalls.

Throughout June

Jumping Clay Story Time Unit D, Markeaton Park Craft Village Story Sessions, week commencing: 1st Jun - Tyrannusaurus Drip 8th Jun - A Squash and a Squeeze 15th Jun - My Daddy 22nd Jun - The Smartest Giant in Town 29th Jun - What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday. Please see advert on page 19 for days & times. www.jumpingclay.co.uk Sat 6th Jun & 27th June 10 - 11am

Saturday Boogie Woogie Babes

All Saints Church Hall, Mickleover Come & join the usual music & movement class but on a Saturday. £3.50 per child, under 1’s & siblings £1.50. No booking req’d.

Contact Shelagh: 07889 962332 Sun 7th June 11am - 5pm

Chaddesden Big 1

Chaddesden Park The park will again be filled with stalls, arena, live entertainment & food arena.

Sun 7th June 11am - 5.30pm

Derby Big Lunch & Family Fun Day Stockbrook Street Recreation Ground Community get together with games, bouncy castle, music, dancing and lots more.

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Lots on Local... June Sun 7th June 10am - 12pm

Sat 13th June 11am - 3pm

Mum 2 Mum Market

Ey Up Mi Duck Race

Castle Donington College, DE74 2LN Award winning nearly new sales of babies and children’s goods and equipment. £2 entry per buyer, children FREE. Book a table:

Riverlights, Derby River Gardens Watch brightly decorated giant plastic ducks and thousands of little ones take to the River Derwent in Sight Support Derbyshire’s biggest annual fundraising event. The event is free with stalls, refreshments & activities.

Judging of the best dressed giant duck takes place at 12 noon. The race starts at 1.30pm. www.sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk

www.mum2mummarket.co.uk/book-a-stall.html

Sun 7th June

Open Farm Sunday Various Locations Take a look at LEAF’s website to find your nearest farm that will be opening their doors to the public. www.farmsunday.org Mon 8th - Fri 12th June

Music Time Teddy Bear Theme & Picnic Bring your Teddy Bear, and Tracey will bring a picnic, included in normal class fee. £5, additional siblings over 6 months £1 .

For more info contact Tracey: 07866689971 or Facebook: @Musictime2000 Wed 10th June 9.30am - 12noon

Derby Grammar School Open Day

Grammar School, DE23 4BX inDerby suitable for all. www.derbymuseums.org Find out more about Derby Grammar School, an independent day school for boys agesd 4 to 18 and girls aged 16 to 18. Meet the teachers and pupils and get a taste of the exciting things they get up to during the school day, both in the classroom and through their array of clubs. You can also explore the brand new infant school for boys.

There will be information on admissions, scholarships and bursaries and the Sixth Formers will take you on a guided tour of the school. You’ll find out why Derby Grammar School is much more than just a place to study - it’s a place for discovery, friendship, curiosity and achievement. Reserve your place now at www.derbygrammar.org/events Event details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change. Please check before setting out.

Sat 13th June 12 - 5pm

Spirit of Chellaston

Swarkestone Road Park, Chellaston Free family event showcasing local groups and activities.

Sat 13th June 1.30 - 3pm

Steam Tots

Museum & Art Gallery, The Strand This free sensory exploration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Maths has been designed for 2 - 5yr olds & their grownups to experience together. www.derbymuseums.org Sun 14th June 11am - 4pm

The Family Showcase

The Roundhouse, Pride Park, DE24 8JE 100 stall holders, entertainment, artisan food vendors and much more. The best brands and local services, all whilst in a fun family friendly environment. £2 entry. Children free.

Fri 19th June - Fri 28th August

Derby Ram Trail

Derby City Centre A flock of 30 fabulously colourful and unique rams will take you on a trail around the city. www.derbyramtrail.org Sat 20th June 11am - 3pm

Ram Celebration Day

Museum & Art Gallery, The Strand Kicking off the Derby Ram Trail with a day of ram-related crafts, stories and games for the whole family to enjoy. www.derbymuseums.org

T: 08456 436 848 E: derby@lotsfortots.co.uk

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Sat 27th June 10.30am - 12.30pm

Saying Goodbye Service

Central Nursery School Summer Fayre

Derby Cathedral, Iron Gate, DE1 3DT A wonderful service where anyone can honour the baby they have lost, however short their lives were in the womb or post birth. The service is for any and no faith. www.sayinggoodbye.org

Nuns Street, Derby, DE1 Come down & have some family fun. Lots of stalls, crafts, games, raffle, cake & bouncy castle! www.canschoolsfederation.co.uk

Sat 20th June 12 - 5pm

Willington Carnival

Twyford Rd Fields, Willington, DE65 6PP Lots of entertainment & stalls, dog show, inflatables, food & drink and arena displays.

Sat 20th - Sun 21st June 10am - 6.30pm

Ashbourne Streetfest

Market Place An action packed free family weekend of world class street entertainment. www.ashbournefestival.org Sat 20th - Sun 21 June 10am - 6.30pm

The BIG Bubble Weekend

Moira Furnace Museum and Country Park Bubbles, food, drink & entertainment.

Sun 21st June 11am - 5pm

Ashe Hall Summer Fayre

Ashe Hall, House, Gardens and Parkland The perfect location for a fun day out for the family. Expect, stalls, activities, live music and international food. www.tarakmc.org Sat 20th - Sun 21st June

Food & Drink Festival

Shipley Park, Ilkeston Delicious food, craft marquee and music!

Fri 26th June 10 - 11.30am

Tots Make & Do: The Derby Rams are Here!

Museum & Art Gallery, The Strand A free drop in session for 2-5 year olds & their grown ups to enjoy crafts, games & stories inspired by the museum collections. www.derbymuseums.org

Sat 27th June

Duffield Carnival Day Duffield Transport themed street carnival procession, stalls, entertainment, food & drink, games, & live bands. www.duffieldcarnival.co.uk Sun 28th June noon - 5pm

Oakfest

Oakwood Park Great community event with live music, entertainments arena, stalls, bar, food, rides and activities for the children.

Sun 28th June

The Derbyshire County Show The Showground, Borrowash Rd, Elvaston With lots to see and do it is a great family day out. www.derbyshirecountyshow.org.uk Wed 1st July 12 - 7pm

Ripley Big Day Out

The Midland Railway, Butterley Free event for local community. Train rides, Punch & Judy, face painting and lots more.

Sat 4th July 2 - 5pm

Hilton Party in the Park Village Hall and Play Fields Arena entertainment and displays as well as a range of local community groups and stalls.

Bar and BBQ as well as a Kid Zone.

Sat 4th July 10am - 12pm

Mum 2 Mum Market

Derby Arena, Pride Park, DE24 8JB Award winning nearly new sales of babies and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goods and equipment. ÂŁ2 entry per buyer, children FREE. Book a table: www.mum2mummarket.co.uk/book-a-stall.html

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Lots for Gifts and Parties

Three Bears Cookery Club Themed workshops & Baking Parties for children aged 2-13 years Everything included and you can take your yummy bake home

Derby You will find more information on all of our advertisers together with links to their websites and social media pages on our mobile friendly website! Go to: www.derby.lotsfortots.co.uk and click â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Directoryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Come along and join in the yummy fun!

Contact Ruth 07973 193362 www.threebearscookeryclub.com

Great family fun for all Generations to enjoy together on our Narrowboat

Barton Marina, The Promenade, Barton under Needwood, DE13 8AS

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The next Lots for Tots issue is the Summer magazine covering July to September Advertise your class, event or business here for as little as ÂŁ42.50 for 3 months Includes magazine & website advertising

Email: derby@lotsfortots.co.uk or call 08456 436848

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www.jumpingclay.co.uk Markeaton Craft Village, DE22 3BG Email: derby@jumpingclay.co.uk Tel: 01332 460079

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Lots for Bump & Baby A selection of classes, workshops and group sessions that meet the needs of expectant mums and new parents from early pregnancy right through to toddlerhood â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a continuous perinatal support that helps you to achieve a positive pregnancy, confident birth and an informed and supported journey to confident motherhood.

Classes available across Derbyshire

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Water Babies How to choose a baby swim school?

With summer approaching, it’s a great time to think about going swimming and it’s never too early to start with your baby. Here are some key things to consider when looking for lessons:Water Temperature: Babies and young toddlers should not swim in pools less than 30 degrees C and young babies under 12 weeks should not be in a pool under 32 degrees C, even with a wetsuit on. All of our local Water Babies pools are carefully chosen to be above these levels.

Training: Make sure your teacher has specialist baby swim teaching qualifications.

Water Babies teachers take 6 months to train to the UK’s highest standards and

their love of their job shines through in the lessons.

Structure: Some classes will simply get your child used to the pool with some songs and rhymes while others are more structured and progressive lessons. In Water Babies classes you will always learn something new each week that also develops your baby in lots of different ways.

Fun: Baby swimming is a relaxing and enjoyable activity, perfectly designed to enhance the bond with your little one. In our classes, the emphasis is on following your child’s own pace. We also want you both to have fun too!

www.waterbabies.co.uk

01636 815567 hoopswim@waterbabies.co.uk

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Lots for Little Minds..

Childcare, Nurseries, Preschools, Schools, Tuition & more...

You will find more information on all of our advertisers together with links to their websites and social media pages on our website! Go to: www.derby.lotsfortots.co.uk and click ‘Directory’

FOR TinyTalk Baby Signing Derby and Belper Franchise

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A fantastic opportunity to work with your baby and around your family life or even with your baby too!

It’s a well established local business I’ve run for 8 years.

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At CAN Schools’ Federation we are dedicated to outdoor learning and children making sense of the world around them. We offer a unique experience in a naturally stimulating environment, surrounding our children with nature.

Locally sourced and home grown produce go into our freshly cooked meals especially prepared by our own chef.

We are an experienced, fully committed staff, who go the extra mile.

Educating children throughout the Early Years is our passion!

Flexible sessions for 2 – 5 year olds Open 7.30am – 6.00pm, year round Use your Government funding Call us today to arrange a visit, meet our friendly team and discuss your requirements Phone: 01332 342647 Email: admin@central.derby.sch.uk

Central Nursery School 43 Nuns Street, Derby DE1 3LR

www.canschoolsfederation.co.uk

Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane, Derby DE1 1GJ

Nurseries Schools

Supporting Children with: Speech difficulties Language difficulties

Groups 1:1 Training

Autism Spectrum Disorder Down’s Syndrome Hearing impairment

www.canschoolsfederation.co.uk

Watson Street Derby DE1 3PJ Tel: 01332 371876 admin@whitecross.derby.sch.uk www.whitecross.derby.sch.uk

Independent speech and language therapy assessment and support: Client homes

Phone: 01332 371769 Email: admin@ashgaten.derby.sch.uk

• Ofsted outstanding 2018 and 2015.

• Long-standing reputation for excellence.

• Use your 30 hours government funding.

• ‘Rapid progress and high attainment levels achieved by the children‛ – Ofsted.

• Varied activities in our Outdoor Area, including mud kitchen, bug hotel, vegetable and flower growing and a wide range of permanent play and climbing equipment.

• Regular Forest School experience.

• Breakfast club from 7.30 am, extended day until 4.00 pm.

Your Child, Our Inspiration

07522 955 345 estherflynnsalt@outlook.com

www.estherflynnsalt.co.uk

T: 08456 436 848 E: derby@lotsfortots.co.uk

A small standalone Nursery School dedicated to providing the highest quality nursery education exclusively to 3 and 4 year olds.

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Women’s Work Turning a new leaf Women’s Work is a National Award Winning Charity with the aim to improve the health and wellbeing of disadvantaged and vulnerable women. The agency

has evolved over the years and is now delivering a range of services, inspirational events, support, advocacy, and practical workshops, to improve health outcomes for women. Their services are targeted at women who have complex and multifaceted needs, including those affected by drug and alcohol misuse, women offenders, women exploited through sex work and those fleeing domestic abuse.

Did you know that Women’s Work:

Help some of the most disadvantaged women, and their children, in Derby & Derbyshire.

Support over 850 women every year.

Help children living in homes, where there is domestic abuse & drug & alcohol addiction.

Run the Freedom Programme – a lifechanging course for women fleeing or recovering from domestic abuse.

Offer the Positive Parenting Programme to improve parenting and family relationships.

Provide intensive one-to-one support, advocacy, life skills, and confidence enhancing groups.

Empower women to develop resilience & practical skills to ensure families move on & can support themselves.

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life changes, that will improve their overall health and well-being.

You can support them by: Volunteer: Support the delivery and administrative functions within the charity by offering practical skills (anything such as photography, gardening, workshop delivery - you name it and we can use it) and/or further develop your skills with training opportunities Donate: Make a one-off donation or set up a regular standing order and help us change the lives of women and their families around Derby and Derbyshire Fundraise: Improve your event planning skills and organise your own events, coffee mornings, cake sales or sponsored walks to raise funds for Women’s Work Advocate: Raise awareness of Women’s Work and the 1 In A Million Campaign using social media, through friends and family, colleague’s and businesses.

Collect: Fill a jam jar with loose change to be donated to Women’s Work, place/ collect donation boxes on behalf of Women’s Work or collect/donate practical items such as clothes, non-perishables, toiletries Demand for Women’s Work services grows year on year and they are now supporting almost 1000 women annually.

They give them the hope of a better life for themselves and their children that is free from stress, abuse and victimisation. To find out more visit their web page.

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Give your child the best possible start with affordable, outstanding education in a loving, caring environment.

Registrations are now open for September 2021 and September 2022.

To see the vision and how OVS children thrive come and visit us.

Contact: 01332 557130 or email office@oldvicarageschool.co.uk to book your personal tour. www.oldvicarageschool.co.uk | 11 Church Lane, Darley Abbey, Derby, DE22 1EW

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Most classes are Term-Time only Play Time 09.15-11.15am Tue Allenton

Marty’s Tots

10-11.30am Thu St Martin’s Church & Community Centre, DE24 9BH

Little Explorers

8:45 - 10:30, & 12:45 – 2:30 Fri For children who have not yet started nursery.

Lord Street Community Nursery School, DE24 9AX

Studio86 New

Allestree Twistin Tinies

For ages 0-18m (non-walkers), 1.30-2.30pm Mon St Johns Church Hall, Park Farm

Little Acorns Toddler Group

9-11.15am Mon & Wed Woodlands Evangelical Church, Blenheim Parade, DE22 2GN

Junior Jivers

9-11.15am Fri (Preschool age) Woodlands Evangelical Church, Blenheim Parade, DE22 2GN

Mini Sportz

2-2.45pm Tue (3.5-4.5yrs) 09.30-10.15am Fri (3.5-4.5 yrs) 09.30-10.10 Fri (2.5-3.5 yrs) Allestree Memorial Hall, Cornhill

Tots Club 10.00-12.00 Tue

St Johns Methodist Church, Park Farm, DE22 2QL

Jumping Clay

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Alvaston Children’s Centre

1.30-3pm T ​ ue, & 10.30-12 Thu Intro’ to Dance (18m-3yrs) 151st Scout Hut, Allestree (behind St Nicks Church Hall)

Studio86 New

4-4.30pm Fri Ballet 4-6yrs 4.30-5pm Fri Tap 4-6yrs 5-5.30pm Fri Modern 4 ​ -6yrs Soccer School Sat 9:00 am - 10:00 am (ages 3-14) 9-9.45am Sat Mini Movers 4-6yrs Woodlands Sport & Leisure Moorways Stadium, DE24 9HY

Osmaston Allenton Children’s Centre 60 Cockayne St, DE24 8XB. 01332 715620

Alvaston

St Nicholas’ Church, DE22 2PE *this group has a waiting list*

Boogie Woogie Babes

10.15-11.15am Wed St Johns Church Hall, Park Farm. 01335 360 283

London Road, DE24 8UY. 01332 757991.

Baby & Toddler Group

10-11.30 Wed (0-5 yrs) Boulton Lane Community Centre

Foot Prints Toddler Group

10-11.30 Tue (0-5 yrs) St Mary’s Community Centre

Windmill Play Group

10-11.30 Mon, Thu & Fri (0-5 yrs) 1 Windmill Close, DE24 5AJ

Chaddesden Derby Community Parent Programme Coffee Morning 10.00-12.00 Thu, Oakleigh Ave Community Rm, DE21 6NR

Music Time

Tegan’s Butterflies

Woodlands School

Water Babies Swimming

Tue 10-11.30am (one a month) 10.30 - 11.30 Wed St Nicholas’ Church Hall, DE22 2PE Mayfield Rd Parent & Toddler 9.30-11.30am Thu St Edmund’s Baby & Toddler Gp Mayfield Rd Methodist Church 10.00-11.30 Thu Baby Ballet Sat St Edmund’s Ch Hall, DE22 2FN 09.30 Tinies (18m-3yrs) TinyTalk Baby Signing 10.15 Movers (3 & 4 yrs) 10.50 Tappers (3+ yrs) & Toddler Talk Thu 10.00-11.00 Toddlers (18m-4 yrs) St Philip’s Church Hall, Taddington Road, DE21 4JU 11.15-12.15pm Babies (0-18m) The Church Room, St Nicholas Baby Ballet Tue Church, DE22 2PE 16.30-17.05 Groovers (4-6yrs) 17.10-17.25 Tappers (3+ yrs) Puddle Ducks Swimming Roe Farm Community Centre, 12.40-15.20pm Wed DE21 4LJ 11.20-14.00pm Thu

Water Babies Swimming Fri mornings.

Woodlands School

Toddler Sense Thu

09.30-10.30 (13m-2 yrs) 11-12pm (13m-4yrs 11m) The Hall, St Nicholas Church, DE22 2PE

Fri and Sun afternoons Nuffield Health Club

Audrey Drive Children’s Centre 3 Audrey Drive, DE21 4NP Tel. 01332 670634

Derwent Family Centre

Monmouth St, DE21 6BD, 01332 641010

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Suitable for babies, toddlers & pre-school children

20th year

Magical Music & Movement Pay as you Go Morning Classes Hilton, Chellaston, Allestree, Repton, Mickleover, Melbourne

NEW Frozen, Greatest Showman, Unicorn, Disney, plus lots more themed parties.

Proud to be Derbys longest established Pre-school Music & Movement Group

Find out more... Classes, Parties, Events Tel: Tracey 07866 689971 www.musictime.uk.com www.facebook.com/musictime2000

Swimming Lessons for Babies & Children 0 - 4 Years

The Perfect IntroDUC tion to Swimming Our classes encourage a respect for water me longing to jump in and have fun! and a lifeti Find your nearest class at puddleducks.com Call:

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Most classes are Term-Time only

Chellaston Titchy Town Mon-Sat,

Sessions 9.15, 11.15 & 1.15pm

Family Fitness Fun

See FB for latest class time.

St Peter’s Church Hall

Baby & Toddler Group

10-11.30 Mon (0-4yrs) Filbert Walk Community Room, DE73 6UG

Baby College Wed,

10am Juniors 18m-36m 11am Toddlers 9m-18m 12pm Infants 0-9m Chellaston Methodist Church

Music Time

10.30 - 11.30am Tue The Scout Hut, DE73 6TH

SoccerstarsUK Sat

09.00-09.30 (2yrs) 09.30-10.15 (3-4yrs) 10.15-11.00 (4-5 yrs) Chellaston Academy

TinyTalk Baby Signing Fri 10.00-11.00 Babies (0-12m) 11.15-12.15pm Babies (12-24m) Methodist Church, DE73 6TG

St Peter’s Poppets

2pm 1st and 3rd Wed of month St Peter’s Church Hall

Rugby Tots Sun 08.45 & 09.25 (age 2-3.5yrs) 10:05 (5-7yrs) 11:00 (3.5-5yrs) Chellaston Academy

10.00 (7-13m) 11.15 (0-6m) 12.30pm (0-13m) Fri Community Centre DE1 3RQ

Darley Abbey

Baby Ballet Fri

BuggyBabes

9.30-10.05 Tinies (18m- 3yrs) 10.15 -10.50 Movers (3 & 4 yrs) 10.50-11.05 Tappers (3+yrs) Stores Rd, DE21 4BD

First Stage Dance

2-3pm Mon, 1:45-2:45pm Tue, 10.30-11.30 Thu Meet at Darley Park Cafe

Twistin Tots

Monday 4.30-5.30pm Musical Theatre Minis (singing & drama) (4-7yrs) 5.45-6.15pm Mini Jazz (4-7yrs) 6.15-7pm Mini stretch/Flex (4-7yrs) 7.00-7.30pm Junior Jazz (8-10yrs) Wednesday 4.30-5.15pm Junior commercial Street (7-10 yrs) 5.30-6.30pm Junior Drama (7-10 yrs) 6.30-7.30pm Junior Singing (7-10 yrs) Thursday 4.30-5.15pm Melody Bear Pre- School Dance - Ballet, Tap, Modern (2-4yrs) girls & boys 4.45-6.30pm Dinky Dancers Modern, Ballet, Tap (4-7yrs) Saturday 9.30-10.15am Melody Bear Pre- School Dance - Ballet, Tap, Modern (2-4yrs) girls & boys 9.45-11.30am Dinky Dancers Modern, Ballet & Tap (4-7yrs) 10.15-12.15pm Juniors - Ballet, Tap & modern (approx age 7-10 yrs) First Stage Dance Studios, Jubilee Business Park, DE21 4BB

10-12 Mon, St Pauls, DE1 3RT

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​ 1.15-12.15 Daisy Baby Tinies 1 10.00-11.00 Daisy Baby Wrigglers Chester Green Community Centre, DE1 3SA

Baby Sensory

Rainbow Tots Toddler Group Class & group details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change. Please check before setting out.

The Daisy Foundation Thu

Chester Green

TiddleKicks Sat

09.20-10 Walking to 3yrs 10.05-10.50 3-4yrs 10.55-11.35 Walking - 3yrs 11.40-12.25 4+yrs Community Centre

Musical fun for ages 0-5s 9.45-10.45am Thu (0-5yr) Darley Abbey Village Hall, Abbey Yard, DE22 1DS

Parent & Toddler Group Wed 9.15-11.15am, Village Hall

Hilary L’Raine

Tue at Darley Abbey Village Hall 3.45-4.30pm Junior Tap 4.30-5.15pm Inter Ballet 5.30-6pm Jnr & Inter Contemporary 6-6.30pm Inter & Senior Jazz Wed at St Matthews Church Hall 3.45-4.30pm Junior Acrobatic 4.30-5.15pm Junior Ballet 5.15-6pm Inter & Snr Acrobatic 6-6.45pm Inter & Senior Ballet Thu at St Matthews Church Hall 3.45-4.30pm Tots Acrobatic class 4 30-5.15pm Tots & Junior Ballet Sat at. St Matthews Church Hall 8.45-9.30 Tots Ballet & Musical Theatre 9.30-10.15am Junior Acrobatic 10.15-11am Junior Ballet 11-11.45am Inter Acrobatic 11.45-12.30pm Inter Ballet 12.30-1.15pm Senior Acrobatic 1.15-2pm Senior Pointe Ballet Attachment Parenting Derby Group Last Fri of month. Venues vary, please visit @apukderby

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Places available for all ages from 3 years

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Modern Air Conditioned Studios Accredited Qualifications in Dance (ISTD examinations) and Musical Theatre/Acting (LAMDA examinations) Acrobatics Arts Certified Studio

Melody Movement Early learning is a unique dance curriculum for pre-school children. It is tailored to discovering and fulfilling the potential of each child, nurturing their creative development with fun classes in music and movement, ballet and tap dancing.

At First Stage classes are specially designed for boys and girls aged 2-4 years, introducing dance movements through the use of songs, stories, pictures and props.

Performance opportunities including shows and events.

Current Classes

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Most classes are Term-Time only

Derby City Broadway Toddler Group

09.00-11.15 Tue Broadway Baptist Ch, Broadway

Derby Twins Group Playgroup

09.30-12 2nd Fri of month Broadway Baptist Ch, Broadway

Toddler Group

9.30-11.30am Tue Ashbourne Rd Methodist Church

Tuesday Tots

10-12 Tue, Central United Reform Church, DE1 1JW

St Joe’s Tinies to Tots

10-11.30am Wed, St Joseph’s Church, Burton Rd, DE1 1TZ

Little Nippers 10-11.30am Wed

(11.30-12.00 bring packed lunch) St Alkmunds Church, DE22 1GU

NCT Bumps, Babies & Beyond 10.00am-12.00 Wed West End Community Centre, Mackworth Rd, DE22 3BL

Stay & Play

9.30-11am Fri, Birth to Pre-school Ashgate Nursery, DE1 1GJ

Stay & Play

1.30-3pm Tue, Birth to Pre-school Central Nursery, DE1 3LR

Foot Fusion

Thursday (4yrs+) 4:30 - 4:50pm - Ballet 4:50 - 5:10pm - Tap 5:10 - 5:30pm - Modern Saturday (4yrs+) 9:30 - 9:50am - Ballet 9:50 - 10:10am - Tap 10:10 - 10:30am - Modern Saturday (2+yrs) 10.30-11am Melody Bear St. James Street, DE1 1RF 30

La Leche League Breastfeeding Support 3rd Tue of month

Heat Academy

Heat Bambino (age 0-4) Mon & Thu 11-12.15 Bambino Tumble Fri 18m+ Heat Petite (age 3-4) Sat 9-9.45 Heat Academy, DE23 8YB

Churchside House, Stockbrook Street, DE22 3WH

SoccerstarsUK Sat

09.00-09.30 (2yrs) 09.30-10.15 (3-4yrs) 10.15-11.00 (4-5yrs) Derby University DE22 1GB

SingSongStories

School Holiday classes See @singsongstories for details Followed by stay & play.

10.00-11.45 Mon (0-5yr) Riverside Centre, Pride Park Tubby Bears, DE1 1LR

Little Creations

Little Steps

Derby Sling Library

Déda

QUAD Cine Babies

10-11.30 Thu, Castlefields Church, Traffic Street, DE1 2NL

Play, Dance, Move (18m-4yrs) Fri: 10.30-11.15am (parents must be in attendance).

Movers & Shakers (2-5 yrs) Sat 9.45am-10.30am (parents must be in attendance).

Ballet Minis* (3-4 yrs) Sat: 10.30-11.15am Hip Hop Minis* (3-4 yrs) Sat 10.00-10.45am Creative Dance 1* (4-7yrs, reception to year 2) Sat: 9.00 –9.45am Ballet Kids* (4-7yrs) Sat 11.15am-12.00pm & 12.15-1pm Hip Hop Kids* (4-7yrs) Sat 10.45-11.30am & 12.30-1.15pm (*children attend these classes independently)

Puddle Ducks Swimming 12.00-15.00 Mon 08.30-14.15 Sun DW Fitness, Pride Park

1st Wed and 3rd Fri of month 10am-12 Tubby Bears, DE1 1LR Screenings for parents & carers with babies under 12 mths Thu, QUAD, Market Place

QUAD Cine Kids Screenings

Every Sat & Sun in term time and daily in school holidays QUAD, Market Place

Listen, Love, Learn

1-3pm Tue (£1 per adult) Creative activities for under 5 yrs. QUAD, Market Place. Booking is required, call 01332 290606.

Breastfeeding Club

10-11am Thu Hosted by Infant Feeding Team at QUAD Market Place.

Becket Childrens Centre

Stockbrook Street, DE22 3WR Lots of groups. Pop in to collect the latest whats on guide. 01332 380134.

Class & group details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change.

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Derby

Most classes are Term-Time only

Littleover

Mackworth

Beat Feet Academy of Dance

Wednesdays: 5-5.45pm Irish Dance 10.00 & 11.15am (0-13m) For families with a deaf child and/ 12.45pm Wed (0-7m) or deaf carers of children under 5. 5.45-6.30pm Zumba® Infants Grange Banqueting Suite Meet Tue 9.30-11am at Mackworth/ 6.30-7.15pm Zumba® Juniors Murray Park School, DE3 9LL Morley Childrens Centre Havon under-5s Thursday: 9.30-11am Wed Mackworth/Morley Children’s Centre 4-4.45pm AcroDance Preschool Haven Christian Centre Lots of groups on. Pop in to pick 4.45-5.15pm 4+ Pre-primary Ballet up the latest guide. DE22 4EQ Heatherton Babies 5.15-5:45pm 4+ Primary Modern 10-11.30am Fri (0-2yr) 5:45-6.15pm 4+ Pre-primary Tap Haven Christian Centre, DE23 3TZ Murray Park School, DE3 9LL Mickleover Play Ark 10.00-11.30 Mon Saturday: 10.30-11.45 Thu & Fri 09.30-10.15 - Baby Boppers 1 Boogie Woogie Babes *Waiting List* Methodist Church 10.15-11.00 - Baby Boppers 2 10-11am Mon & 10.15-11.00 9m+ Parent & Tots Bop Tiddlywinks First Sat in Month 10-11am Mon 1.30-3pm St Peters Church, 28th Mar (at 2pm as no class 11.00-11.30am Pre-primary Ballet 11.30-12.00pm Primary Modern DE23 6GF 4th Apr), 2nd May, 6th Jun, Theatre 27th Jun (no class 4th Jul) Daniels Den Toddler Group All Saints Church Hall, DE3 0DL 12.00-12.30 Pre-primary Tap 9.45-11.15am Tue. Littleover 12.30-1.15pm 4+ Street Dance Tel: Shelagh 07889 962332 Baptist Church Hall, Thornhill Rd 3.30-4.15pm 5+ Acrobatic Arts Sunbeams Toddler Group Murray Park School, DE3 9LL Supamums 9.30-11am Wed Mum & Baby Yoga 1-2pm Thu, Newmount Methodist Church 10-11.30am Tue Memorial Hall, DE3 9GJ Little Owlets Stay and Play Methodist Church, DE3 9GH 9.30 - 11.20am, Thu, birth - 4 yrs.

Baby Ballet Tue Pregnancy Yoga Carlyle Infant & Nursery School, 13.00 Tinies (18m- 3yrs) 6.30-8pm Tue, Littleover, DE23 3ES 13.45 Movers (3 & 4 yrs) Methodist Church, DE3 9GH 14.20 Tappers (3+yrs) Mini Sportz Sat Little Saints Mickleover Pavillion, DE3 0HA 9.15-10am (3.5-4.5yr) Pre-school group on the 1st & 3rd 10-10.45am (4-5 yr) Baby Ballet Thu Thu, term time 1.30-3.00pm.

10.45-11.30am (5-7yr) 9.30 Tinies (18m- 3yrs) All Saints Church, DE3 0DL 11.30-12.15 (7-8yrs) 10.50 Movers (3 & 4 yrs) Derby Moor, Moorway Lane Little Micklers Toddler Group 10.15 Tappers (3+yrs) 1.30-3pm Mon, Tue & Thu Our Lady of Lourdes Parish 10-10.40am (2.5-3.5yr) Methodist Church, DE3 9GH Centre, DE3 9GE 10.45-11.30am (3.5-4.5yr) TinyTalk Baby Signing & Toddler Music Time Sunnyhill Community Centre 10.30 - 11.30am Thu, Talk Mon Puddle Ducks Swimming Mickleover Pavillion, DE3 0HA 10-11am Toddlers (18m-4yrs) 10.00-12.00 Thu 11.15-12.15 Babies (0-18m) Gayton Swimming Pool Memorial Hall, DE3 9GJ Class & group details are Water Babies Swimming correct at the time of going Baby Ability Mon & Wed to print but are subject to Baby Massage Classes Ivy House School hydro’ pool change. Please check before 09.30am Tue starting 21st Apr setting out.

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Derby

Most classes are Term-Time only Baby College Fri Normanton

9.30 - 10.15 Juniors 18m - 36m Rosehill's Parent & Toddler Group 10.30 - 11.15 Toddlers 9m - 18m 11.30 - 12.15 Infants 0m - 9m 9-10.30am Thu Springwood Leisure Centre Rosehill Infant Sch, Reginald St Spring Tots Tue & Wed Refresh Walking to 3 yrs: 11.45am to 10-11.30 Mon (0-4yrs drop in) New Life Family Centre, Brunswisk 12.45pm 3 - fifth birthday: 10.45am to Street, DE23 8TP 11.45am or 1.30pm to 2.30pm Little ‘Uns Baby & Toddler Springwood Leisure Centre 10-11.30 Tue St Giles Ch Centre, Village Street, Parent & Baby Yoga Tue 10.30-11.15 (12 Wks to Crawling) DE23 8DE 11.15 - 12.00 (Crawling to Walking) Little Fishes Toddler Group Springwood Leisure Centre 10-11.30am Wed New Life Church, Normanton Rd

Little Stars Baby & Toddler Group 10 - 11.30am Tue & Wed Normanton Rd DE23 6WD

Bumps to Babies

Fri 10-11 Green Thyme Cafe Normanton Park, Warwick Ave DE23 8DA

RoseHill Children’s Centre

Lots of groups - pop in to collect the latest activity guide.

Rosehill Children’s Centre, DE23 6WY, 01332 641315

Oakwood TinyTalk Baby Signing & Toddler Talk Wed

10-11am Toddlers (18mths -4) 11.15am - 12.15 Babies (0-18mths) Church on Oakwood, DE21 2DF

Baby Ballet Wed

09.45-10.15 Movers (3 & 4 yrs) 10.20-10.35 Tappers (3 & 4 yrs) 10.45-11.20 Tinies (18m- 3yrs) Springwood Leisure Centre

Tiddle Kicks Sat

11.05-11.45am (Walking - 3 yrs) 11.50-12.35am (3 - 4 yrs) Springwood Leisure Centre 34

Shelton Lock

Little Clouds Baby & Toddler Gp 10 - 11.30am Tue, Community Welfare Centre, DE24 9EF

Derby Forest School

Spondon Baby Sensory Mon

10am & 11.30am (0 - 13m) Spondon Methodist Church

Baby Ballet Tue

9.25 & 10.10 Tinies (18m-3yrs) 10.55 Movers (3 & 4 yrs) 11.30 Tappers (3+yrs) Spondon Old School, DE21 7JB Baby Ballet Sun 9am & 9.45am Tinies (18m-3yrs) 10.30-11.05 Movers (3 & 4 yrs) 11.05-11.20 Tappers (3+yrs) Spondon Old School, DE21 7JB

Spondon under 5’s Thu

9.15-11.15am, Village Hall, Sitwell St

Puddle Ducks Swimming 4-6pm Mon 4-5.30 Tue 09.30-1830 Wed Choices Gym, DE21 7BB

Toddler Sense Tue 09.30-10.30 (13m-2 yrs) 11-12pm (13m-4yrs 11m) Village Hall, Sitwell St

Tree Tots 10 - 11.30am Thu Shelton Lock Infant School

Sinfin

Twistin Tots

Musical fun for ages 0-5s 10-11am Mon Freddy’s Play Kingdom, DE21 7NL (free play after)

Sparklers Toddler Group 9-11.00 Mon St Stephen’s Church

Smiley Tots

10.30-11.30am Fri Stenson Fields Church, Pilgrims Way

Parent & Toddler Group

Sunnyhill

1.15-2.45 Thu Austin & Sunnyhill Children’s Centre: Sinfin Moor Church, Arleston Lane Lots of groups, pop in to collect the latest guide: Browning St, Family Nature Club DE23 8DN. 01332 640090 2.30-4pm 3rd Sun of the month Pavilion at Sinfin Moor Park

Sinfin Children’s Centre

Lots of groups - pop into collect the latest guide. Sinfin Lane, DE24 9SF. 01332 718787

Class & group details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change. Please check before setting out.

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Amber Valley

Most classes are Term-Time only

Alfreton TinyTalk Baby Signing & Toddler Talking Tue 10.15-11.15 Babies (0-18m) 11.30-12.30 Toddlers (18m-4yr) Morton Village Hall, DE55 6GR

Baby Ballet Wed

10-10.35am Tinies (18mths-3yrs) Harlequin School of Dance Baby Ballet Wed 4.15-4.50pm Groovers (4-6yrs) 4.50-5.05pm Tappers (3&4yrs) Sat 9.25-10.00am Tinies (18m-3yrs) 10.10-10.45am Movers (3&4yrs) 10.50-11.05am Tappers (3&4yrs) Genesis Centre, 32-46 King Street, Alfreton, DE55 7DQ

Puddle Ducks Swimming 11.15-13.15 Tue Lesiure Centre

Ambergate

Derby and Nottingham Sling Library 2nd Tue each month, 10-12noon Nest & Nurture, N’ Mill, DE56 1YD

Baby College Thu

10am Juniors (18-36m) 11am Toddlers (9-18m) 12am Infants (0-9m) Fleet Arts Centre

New Life Tots Thu

10-12, New Life Church

DanceFitt Tots (18m-4yr) Wed.

Crich

9.30-10.15 (plus 15m free play) Alton Manor Community Centre

Toy Library Stay & Play Mon 9.30-11.30am, Crich Glebe Field Centre, DE4 5EU

Little Church 1.15-2.45pm Wed St Peter’s Church, Church Lane

TinyTalk Baby Signing & Toddler Talking Tue

Denby

10.15-11.15 Toddlers (walking-4yr) 11.30-12.30 Babies (0-18m) *10-11am Older Babies *11.15-12.15 Babies *new timings after Easter The Community Room, Treetops/ Busy Bees Alton Manor, DE56 0HS

Toy Library Stay & Play

9.30-11.30 Wed Community Hall, DE56 1AB

Prams & First Shoes

Tiny Toes Tea Club 10-11.30am Last Tue of month Bournes Restaurant, Denby Pottery Village

Baby & Toddler Group 10.00-12.00 Tue ​Denby Bottles Methodist Church

Duffield

Baby Ballet Mon 0930-1130 (0-3yrs). Thu St Marks Church, Openwoodgate 09.30-10.05 Tinies (18m- 3yrs) 09.30-11am Mon 10.15-10.50 Movers (3 & 4yrs) Twistin Tinies St Anne’s Church, Derby Rd St Margaret Clitherow Church, 1.30-2.40pm Tue (0-18mth) Hall Farm Road, DE56 4FS Booking essential.

Belper Belper Community Hall, Bridge St Mini Sportz 09.20-10.00 Mon (2.5-3.5yr) Baby Ballet Thu Twistin Tots 10-10.45 Mon (3.5-4.5yr) 09.30 - 10.05 Tinies (18m -3yrs) 9.45-11.30am Tue (0-5yr) PAYG 09.45-10.25 Thu (2.5-3.5yr) 10.15-10.50 Movers (3 & 4 yrs) Belper Community Hall, Bridge St Duffield Meth’ Church, King St 10.50-11.05 Tappers (3+ yrs) Twistin Tikes Vanessa’s School of Dance 4.15-5pm Thu (4-5yr) 9.45-11.30am Mon (0-5yr) PAYG 5-5.45pm Thu (5-7yr) Baby Sensory Fri Belper Community Hall, Bridge St St Alkmunds Church 10am-11am, 11.15am-12.15pm The Daisy Foundation & 12.45-1.45 (birth - 13 months) Babes & Bouncers Daisy Birthing* The Lion Hotel, Bridge Street 9.30-11.15 Mon 7pm Mon & 6pm Sun St Alkmund’s Church Belper Early Years Fun Centre Daisy Parent* 7pm Tue Come & Play 10-11.30 Mon Daisy Baby Wrigglers* 11.30 Wed Seedlings Toddler Group B.E.A.R.S Breastfeeding Support Daisy Baby Tinies* 13.45-14.45 Thu Tue 9.30-11.30. Emmanuel 1-2.30pm Tue Community Church, Chapel St www.thedaisyfoundation.com Natural World Gp 10.30-12.00 Fri. Nest & Nurture, North Mill, Duffield Playgroup Wed *Sensory Room open during all DE56 1YD. *Booking Essential 10-11.30 Methodist Church Hall, groups. Alder Road, DE56 1LP King St Baby & Toddler Group

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Amber Valley

Most classes are Term-Time only

Heanor & Langley

Ripley

Community Play Group New 9.15am-11.30pm Mon Mansfield Rd Methodist Church, DE75 7AQ

Baby Sensory

Heanor Weenies Wed

Baby Ballet Mon

9.15-11.15am Senior Citizen Centre, Wilmot St

Active Tots Tue

9.30-11.30am Senior Citizen William Gregg Leisure Centre

BEARS Breastfeeding Support

09.30-11am Tue Children’s Centre

Caterpillar Club Thu

09.30-11am St Lawrence Church

Hokey Cokey Club Fri

09.30-11.30am Marlpool United Reformed Church

Heage Yellow Daisies Stay and Play 0900-1100am Wed & Fri Heage Village Hall

Holbrook Holbrook Baby & Toddler

9.15-11.15am Fri Holbrook Methodist Chapel, DE56 0TW

Kilburn Pudding & Pie New 10.30-11.30am (2-5yrs) Mon Kilburn Village Hall, Church St Toy Library Stay n Play

9.30-11.30am Thu Kilburn Village Hall, Church St, DE56 0LU

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Marehay Stay & Play

10.00-11.30 Wed Marehay Methodist Church

10-11am & 11.15am-12.15pm & 12.30-1.30pm Tue (0-13m) Ripley leisure Centre, Derby Rd

Somercotes

9.30-10.05 Tinies (18m-3 yrs) 10.15-10.50 Movers (3 & 4yrs) 10.50-11.05 Tappers (3yrs+) JL Dance & Perf Arts Academy

Twistin Tots (0-5 yrs) PAYG

Baby Ballet Fri

09.30-10.30am Fri (free play after) Planet Happy, Heage Rd Ind Est

Pudding & Pie New 10-11am (2-5 years) Thu 1.30-2.30pm (2-11yrs) Sat St Josephs Church, DE5 3LW

TiddleKicks Sat

08.45-09.25 (Walking-3yrs) 9.30-10.15 (3-4yrs) Ripley Leisure Centre

Topsy Turvy Tots

09.30-11.00 Tue. Salvation Army Corps, 25 Heath Road

Squeals on Wheels

9.15-11am/ 11.15am-1pm Mon All Saint’s Church, Moseley St

Derby & Notts Sling Library

09.30 Tinies (18m- 3yrs) 10.50 Movers (3&4yrs) 10.15 Tappers (3&4yrs) Amber Valley Fitness Centre, Nottingham Rd, DE55 4JH

Waingroves TinyTalk Baby Signing & Toddler Talk Thu

10.15 Toddlers 11.30 Babies (0-18mth) Methodist Church DE5 9TB

Baby Ballet Sat

08.35 Groovers (4-6yrs) 10.15am Tinies (18m-3 yrs) 09.30am Movers (3 & 4 yrs) 09.10am Tappers (3 & 4 yrs) Community Centre, 136 Church St, DE5 9TE

Pudding & Pie New 4th Fri of month 10am-12 pm 1.30-2.30pm (2-5yrs) Tue Planet Happy, DE5 3GH Community Centre, 136 Church St BEARS Breastfeeding Support DE5 9TE 1-2pm 1st & 3rd Thu of month Ripley Methodist Church, Wood Street, DE5 3DD Class & group details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change. Please check with the event organiser before setting out.

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Derbyshire Dales

Most classes are Term-Time only

Ashbourne The Daisy Foundation - Baby and Antenatal

Daisy Tinies Baby Massage 11.45-12.45 Mon Daisy Wrigglers Baby Yoga 10.30-11.30 Mon Daisy Cruisers Toddler Yoga 1-2pm Mon Daisy Birthing movement class 7.30-9pm Tue Daisy Parent 2-5.30pm Sat Daisy Active Birth workshops 2-6pm Sat Booking is essential for all classes www.thedaisyfoundation.com Ashbourne School of Dance, DE6 1AS Derby and Nottingham Sling Library 4th Wed each month, 10.30-12.30 Luna Lift Off, Runway Business Park, DE6 1HD.

Kids @Cornerstone - Parent & Toddler Group 09.00-11.00 Tue & 13.00-15.00 Tue (not on 3rd Tue of month) Cornerstone Cafe, DE6 1AE

Hill Top Tots

09.15 - 10.45 Tue, Hill Top School

Baby & Toddler Group

(formerly Parkside Toddler Gp) 9:15am – 10:45am Wed Ashbourne Primary School, Cokayne Avenue

Tiny Talk and Toddler Talking Fri

10am Baby Signing 11.15am Baby Signing The Waterside Centre, DE6 1DG

Baby Sensory

10-11am & 11.15am-12.15pm Thu (birth-13 months) The Venue, Wyaston Rd

Edward Bear Praise & Play

10-12.30am Thu St Oswald's Church Hall, Mayfield Road

Little Sparkles

09.15 - 11.15. Thu Ashbourne Elim Pentecostal Ch The Waterside Centre, DE6 1DG

Baby & Toddler Group

0900-11.30 Fri term time only.

St Oswald's School Hall, Mayfield Road

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Family Forest School

10.30-12.00 3rd Sat of Month

Nature Tots

10.30am-12.15pm 1st & 3rd Mon of Month, Suitable for Age 2-5 yrs Booking is essential as numbers are limited.

Contact 01773 881188 Carsington Water, Big Lane, DE6 1ST

Puddle Ducks Swimming

9.30am-1pm Fri 8am-12.45pm Sat Adelaide Grange DE6 2DN

Bradley Toddler Group

2.00 to 3.30pm Fri term time Bradley C of E Primary Sch, Yew Tree Lane, DE61PG

Hulland Hulland Hippos Baby & Toddler Gp

10.00 - 11.30 a.m. Wed 0 - 4 yrs. ​Millenium Village Hall, Hulland Ward, DE6 3FL

Long Lane Little Monkeys Pre-School Session 1.30-3pm, Tue, once a month Long Lane Primary School, DE6 5BJ

Mayfield Mayfield Parent & Toddler Gp 09.00-11.30 Tue, 0 to 4yrs.

The Church Room

Mugginton Baby Ability New

Baby Massage Classes Mugginton Village Hall Starting 09.30am Mon April 20th

Wyaston Wyaston Parent & Child Group

9:30 - 11:30am Wed. Village Hall, DE6 2DR

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South Derbyshire

Most classes are Term-Time only

Ashby de la Zouch TinyTalk Baby Signing

10-11am (12-24m) Thu 11.15-12.15 (0-12m) Methodist Church, LE65 2LF

Aston on Trent Aston on Trent Tots 2-3.30pm Wed Memorial Hall

Castle Donington TinyTalk Baby Signing

10-11am (0-24m) Wed Community Hub, DE74 2NR

Puddle Ducks Swimming

9.30am-12noon Tue 10am-12.30pm Fri The Jurys Inn East Mid DE74 2SH 08.15-11.15 Sat Rasisson Blu Hotel, DE74 2TZ

Etwall

SoccerstarsUk Sat

09.00-09.30 (2yrs) 09.30-10.15am (3-4yrs) 10.15-11.00am (4-5yrs) Etwall Leisure Centre, DE65 6HZ

Puddle Ducks Swimming 10am-12pm Fri Etwall Primary School

Findern Baby Group Thu 10.30 –11.45am

Findern Methodist Church

Hilton Music Time

10.30 - 11.30am Mon Hilton Village Hall, DE65 5GH

Baby Sensory

10 & 11.15 (0-13m) & 1245 (0-7m) Thu. Mease Pavillion, DE65 5FJ 42

Baby College Mon 1.30 (0-9m) Infants 2.30 (9-18m) Toddler Plus Mease Pavillion, DE65 5FJ

Derby Forest School

Tree Tots 9.45 - 11.15am Wed Nature Nursery 7.45-5.30 Tue&Wed. Whistlewood Common

Mums & Tots 1.30-3pm Mon Hilton Village Hall

Melbourne Breastfeeding Group 12.30-2pm 1st & 3rd Fri of month. Little Wesley’s Play Cafe

TiddleKicks Sat

09.30-10.10 (walking - 3yrs) ​10.15-11.00 (3-4yrs) Hilton Scout Hut

Repton Baby and Toddler Group

Toddler Sense Fri

9.45-11.45am Wed (0-5yrs) Repton Village Hall, Askew Grove

10-11 (13m-2 yrs) 11.30-12.30pm (13m-4yrs 11m) Hilton Village Hall

Shardlow

Jelly Beans Baby Group 09.30-11.00 Fri (0-18m).

Hilton Village Hall

Shardlow Stay and Play

9.30am-11.30am Fri (0-5yrs) Village Hall , DE72 2GH

Rugby Tots Sat

09:25 2 to 3.5 yrs 10:05 3.5 to 5 yrs

Staunton Harold Derby Forest School

Kegworth Baby Sensory Wed

Tree Tots 09.45-11.15 Thu Staunton H’ Reservoir, DE73 8DN

Tiddlers Playgroup

Rugby Tots

10.15am (0-13m) & 11.30 (0-13m).

Kegworth Village Hall

Swadlincote

9.45-11.45am Mon & Fri Baptist Church, High St, DE74 2FH

Melbourne

SoccerstarsUk Sat

09.00-09.30 (2yrs) 09.30-10.15am (3-4yrs) 10.15-11.00am (4-5yrs) Pingle Academy, DE11 0QA

Music Time

10.30-11.30am Fri Assembly Rooms, DE73 8GJ

Baby Sensory Thu

10am (7-13m), 11.15am (0-6m) 12.30pm (0-13m) Melbourne Sporting Partnership

Ticknall Ticknall Playgroup (0-5 yrs) 10am -12noon Thu Ticknall Village Hall, DE73 7JW

Tiddlywinks

10-11.30am Mon, Wesley Hall 9 Months 09.30-11.30am Tue (Babies 0-12m), Wesley Hall.

SPLASH! Play & Praise

09:25 2 to 3.5 yrs Sat 10:05 3.5 to 5 yrs Sat 1st Gresley Scout Hut, DE11 9QE

Weston on Trent

09.00-10.30am Wesley Hall, (2nd & 4th Wed of the month term time)

Toddler Hour 10-11am Wed 6

May, 17 Jun. Weston under 5s

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/derby

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2 Year Old Class 9.00 – 9.30am

University of Derby Etwall Leisure Centre De Ferrers Academy

A fun introduction to football!

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Chellaston Academy West Park Leisure Centre

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Running every

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3 Year Old Class 9.30 - 10.15am

Using imaginative play to help your child develop:

SKILLS CENTRES Running every Saturday Morning at: University of Derby and every Sunday Morning at Etwall Leisure Centre.

For children in Reception Class or above

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Team Work Taking Turns Listening to Instructions Social Development Basic Football Skills

NEW

4&5 Year Old Class 10.15 - 11.00am

Mini Skills Class

Book and pay online at www.soccerstarsuk.co.uk or call 01332 368000 for more information.

LIMITED PLACES available. Book early to avoid disappointment! Taster Sessions available online!

Check out our NEW Puma Online Shop! Get 20% OFF your Puma Kit & Accessories when ordering at www.soccerstarsuk.co.uk

The next Lots for Tots issue is the Summer magazine covering July to September Advertise your class, event or business here for as little as £42.50 for 3 months Includes magazine & website advertising

Email: derby@lotsfortots.co.uk or call 08456 436848

Community interest company providing forest school experiences

Stay and Play For pre-school children with a carer Holiday club For children aged 4-11 in school holidays

Shelton Lock Melbourne Staunton Harold

Nature Nursery An alternative to traditional childcare for children aged 2.5 upwards

www.derbyforestschool.com derbyforestschool@hotmail.com

07742 623146

Derby T: 08456 436 848 E: derby@lotsfortots.co.uk

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Erewash

Most classes are Term-Time only

Borrowash Baby College Tue,

09.30 ToddlerClass 9-18m 10.30 Toddler Class Walking 11.30 Infants (0-9m) Borrowash Methodist Church, 31 Nottingham Road, DE72 3FL

Borrowash Jolly Joggers Buggy Squad Fri at 10am. Check FB for

location updates.

Chill Baby Massage

9.30-10.45am & 11am - 12.45pm.

Harrington Court, DE72 3JW

Breadsall Water Babies Swimming

Tue & Thu mornings Marriott Breadsall Priory Leisure Club, Moor Road

Minnows Toddler Group

Tue 9-11am, Breadsall Church

Breaston

Sunbeams Baby & Toddler Gp 10.15-11.00am (3.5-4.5yrs) Fri 10.00-11.30 Fri St Mary’s Church Hall, DE72 3PS

Ilkeston Charnos Stay & Play

Cotmanhay Smile, Stay & Play

09.30-11.30 Wed. Childrens Centre, DE7 8RU

Draycott SingSongStories

1.30-2.30 Mon, PAYG St Mary’s Church Hall, DE72 3PS

Miles of Smiles

10-11.30am Tue St Mary’s Church Hall, DE72 3PS

Mini Sportz

9.30-10.10am (2.5-3.5 yrs) Wed 10.15-11am (3.5-4.5 yrs) Draycott Methodist Church 44

Baby Sensory

10am & 11.15am Tue (0-13m) 1245 (0-7m) Village Hall, Vicarage Lane

9.30-11am Wed. Charnos Family Support Centre, Lower Whitworth DanceFitt Tots 10-11am (18m-4yr) Tue PAYG. Road, DE7 4LT Monthly Sat class (see FB for date) Cradles Breastfeeding Group OAP Hall, DE21 5DJ 10.30-12.00 Thu. Charnos Family Spt Centre (runs through hols) Twistin Tots (0-5yr) 1.30-2.30pm Wed Baby Sensory Tue Village Hall, Vicarage Lane 09.45, 11.00 & 12.15am (0-13m) Arena Church, DE7 8DG

Derby Sling Library

4th Thursday of month 10-12 MFA Ilkeston Bowl, DE7 5FH

St Thomas Parent & Toddler Gp 1.30pm Tue. Our Lady & St Thomas of Hereford. DE7 5RF

Baby & Toddler Group Fri 09.15-11.15 Toddler University, Park Rd, DE7 5DA.

Sunbeams Baby & Toddler Gp Tiny Talk Baby Signing & 10.00-11.30 Mon Toddler Talk Fri Methodist Church Hall

Village Hall, Vicarage Lane

Toddlers 10am Babies 11.30am (0-18m) & Babies 12.45am (0-18m) Trefoil House, DE7 4NA

Kirk Hallam

SoccerstarsUk Sat

09.00-09.30 (2yrs) 09.30-10.15am (3-4yrs) 10.15-11.00am (4-5yrs) Community Academy DE7 4HH

Little Eaton Mini Sportz

10-10.45am (2.5-3.5yr) Wed 10.45-11.30am (3.5-4.5yr) Wed 4.15-5pm (4-5 yrs) Thu New 5-5.45pm (5-7yrs) Thu New 09.30-10.10am (2.5-3.5yrs) Fri

Long Eaton Baby College Fri 10am Juniors 18m - 36m 11am Toddlers 9m - 36m 12noon Infants 0m - 9m 1pm Infants 0m - 9m The Hungry Caterpillar Cafe SingSongStories

Tue, PAYG 10:00 am - 11:00 am, under two’s 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, over two’s Hungry Caterpillar Community Space, Mkt Place, NG10 1JQ

SoccerstarsUk

8.30-9am (2-3yrs) 9-9.45am (3-4yrs) 9.45-10.30am (4-5yrs) Sat. West Park Leisure Centre

Playwell Toddler Group Mon 10-11.30am St John’s Ch Hall

Babies@thewell

The Well, Market Place 09.30-11.30am Mon

Long Eaton Twins & More

10-12 Fri (pregnancy-5 yrs) Long Eaton Children’s Centre

NCT Bumps and Babies

12.30-2pm (bumps-2 yr) Thu Hungry Caterpillar Community Space, Mkt Place, NG10 1JQ

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/derby

Cradles Breastfeeding Group You cradle your baby; we cradle you.

Cradles is a support group for breastfeeding families, including older children, and expectant mums. They offer a friendly and welcoming environment at their drop in sessions on Thursday mornings.

This free group runs every week, even through school holidays. Come along and enjoy a drink and a biscuit, meet new people and ask any questions

you might have.

Cradles are part of the Breastfeeding Network and their trained Helpers will support each mum to make individual, informed choices around infant feeding.

Find them on Facebook or at Charnos Family Support Centre in Ilkeston, DE7 4LT on Thursdays 10.30am 12pm. www.cradles.org.uk

Fun development classes for parents and their 0-3 years old

Inspiring Play Together

Play

Move

Learn

Introducing you and your little one to fun learning for life!

Classes in Derby & Surrounding Areas

Contact Rebecca:

rebecca@babycollege.co.uk or 07740 056830

Book online at www.babycollege.co.uk T: 08456 436 848 E: derby@lotsfortots.co.uk

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Erewash

Most classes are Term-Time only

Kickers & Dribblers Play Gp 1-2.30 Mon, 10-11.30 Thu Childrens Centre

Ockbrook

Oasis Toddler Time Oasis Babies

Little Adventurers

10-11.30 Tue/Wed/Thu Oasis Christian Centre, Derby Rd

Trinity Tots

9-11.30am Wed, Cross St

Rockabillies Music Groups

6mths-4yrs: Mon/Tue/Fri 9.45am & 11am (pre book) Thu 9:45am (pre book) & 11am (PAYG) 3yrs+: Mon 1.30pm Unit 8, West Gate, Gibb St

St Laurence Church Toddlers 10-11.30am Fri, St Laurence Church Hall, Tamworth Rd

Acorns to Oaks

www.longeatoncommunity garden.org.uk

West Hallam TinyTalk Baby Signing & Toddler Talking Mon 09.45 Toddlers (18m-4yrs) 11.00 Babies (0-18mth) Powtrell Pavillion, DE7 6JY

Sandiacre Tiny Tots Baby & Toddler Group

Twistin Tots (0-5 yrs)

Wed 10-11am Powtrell Pavilion, DE7 6JY

9.30-11.30am Thu Methodist Church, Butt Street

Baby & Toddler Group

Stanley Common

Fri 9.30-11am.

Powtrell Pavillion, DE7 6JY

Stanley Toddler Group Wed

9.30-11.30am Eventide Village Hall, DE7 6GE

Rhyme Time

From birth to 3 yrs Free sessions of music & rhymes. Rhymes and songs are a great way of helping your child acquire good language skills and can really help with their future learning.

10.30-11 Wed 2.30-3 Tue 11-11.30 Tue 2-2.30 Mon Unconfirmed Unconfirmed 2-2.30 Fri 10.30-11 Thu 10-10.30 Fri Unconfirmed 2.15-2.45 Fri 11-11.30 Tue&Fri 10.30-11 Mon&Sat 10.15 - 11 Fri 2.30-3 Thu

*Community Managed Libraries - These groups require volunteers to run. Please check their facebook pages or call the library directly to confirm sessions are going ahead before you set out.

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10-12 Old School House at Stanton-by-Dale

1.45-3pm Pre-school outdoor class, every Mon in Term time.

No need to book.

Ockbrook School, DE72 3RJ

All Library Story Times

Allenton* Allestree CML* Alvaston Belper Blagreaves (Littleover) CML* Chaddesden Park CML* Chellaston Derwent (Chadd)* Ilkeston Mackworth CML* Melbourne Mickleover Riverside Spondon CML* Springwood

See & Know Wed

Chatterbox Playgroup 10-11.30am Fri Parish Hall

9.45-11.45am Mon-Fri

Stanton by Dale

Under Fives Storytime Pre-school sessions

Ashbourne 10-10.30 Borrowash 11-11.30 Duffield 11-11.30 Etwall 3.10-3.30 Heanor (Storytime) 2-2.30 (Story & Rhymetime) 11-11.30 Long Eaton 11-11.30 Ripley 2-2.30 Sandiacre 10-10.30 Sinfin CML* 1.30-2.30 Swadlincote 10.30-11

Thu Wed Fri Thu Mon Fri Wed Thu Fri Tue Tue

Toddler Time

From birth to 2 yrs Free sessions which offers a time to play, have fun, share stories, sing & laugh together.

Derwent (Chadd) Mickleover

10-11.30 Wed 2-3.30 Tue

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/libraries/libraries.aspx www.inderby.org.uk/libraries/clubs-and-activities/

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/derby

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Welcome to Titchy Town – an interactive role play centre based in South Derbyshire.

Titchy Town is an indoor play village designed especially for little ones up to 8 years of age. Children can freely explore six different play zones Titchy Town is designed to allow your child’s imagination to run wild whilst they role play in a safe environment. You can participate in your child’s play, or just sit back and watch them learn as you enjoy a mug of freshly brewed tea or coffee and an amazing homemade cake from our little coffee shop.

Where are we?

How it works

We are based on the site of Scallywags Private Day Nursery in Chellaston (Rowallan Way, DE73 5WX). Please use the Scallywags car park and you will find the entrance to Titchy Town off Rowallan Way by following the signs. Disabled and pushchair access is available.

Titchy Town works on a roll up, pay and play basis with sessions lasting 90 minutes. On your first entry you will be issued a loyalty card and for every nine sessions you attend you will receive your 10th entry free of charge! Payment is cash only until we establish if a card machine is required.

Opening Times Morning

Mid Morning

Afternoon

Mon

9.15 – 10.45

11.15 – 12.45

13.15 – 14.45

Tues

9.15 – 10.45

11.15 – 12.45

13.15 – 14.45

Wed

9.15 –10.45

11.15 – 12.45

13.15 – 14.45

Thurs

9.15 –10.45

11.15 – 12.45

13.15 – 14.45

Fri

9.15 –10.45

11.15 – 12.45

13.15 – 14.45

Sat

9.15 –10.45

11.30 – 13.00

13.45 – 15.15

Private hire

Private hire

Sun

Private hire

Private Party Hire

Private Party Hire

Please note that Titchy Town is thoroughly cleaned at the end of each session before it is set up for the start of the next session.

Call us on 01332 705070

Email us on titchytown@scallywagsnursery.com

T: 08456 436 848 E: derby@lotsfortots.co.uk

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