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Welcome to Issue 56...

Summer is here and if you are looking for some great ideas for local days out then you are in the right place! This issue is full of events and activities to keep bored children entertained.

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Courtesy of Mackney Photography www.mackney.com

There are some exciting new advertisers in this issue - including Pumpkin Corner! Yes, I know it’s not pumpkin picking season yet, but their Sunflowers will be ready in mid August for you to go and pick.

On page 27, you can find out more about the new role play centre in Ashbourne called ‘The Play Village’. Designed by parents, they have lots of different learning zones and a wonderful cafe too.

Finally, there is a feature on page 14 & 15 about the extremely exciting new Water Park and Sports Village at Moorways - woo hoo!

Have a great summer and I’ll see you again in October!

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Laura Trethowan, Editor, Lots for Tots Derby

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Sat 2nd Jul, 6th Aug & 3rd Sep 10 - 11am

Saturday Boogie Woogie Babes

All Saints Church Hall, Mickleover Music & movement for toddlers & pre-school age children. This is the usual weekly class but with addition of an activity table too. Older siblings welcome. Contact Shelagh to book: 07889 962332 Thoughout July

Music Time

Hilton, Chellaston, Stenson Fields, Allestree, Mickleover, Melbourne & Willington.

Music & movement classes, suitable for babies, toddlers & pre-school children.

4th-8th July - ‘I Can Sing a Rainbow’ Theme: Beautiful colourful songs & dancing.

11th-15th July - Music Time Birthday party celebrations - Partying all week!

18th - 22nd July - Brilliant Colours Theme.

Text Tracey to book: 07866689971 Facebook/musictime2000 Thursdays in July 10.15 - 11.15am

STEAM Babies

Museum of Making In this facilitator led session babies aged 0-3 years and their adults can explore a range of themes. There are opportunities to look at materials in different ways and get creative with how to play. Free - give what you think.

Places are limited so booking is essential. www.derbymuseums.org Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd July 11.30am & 1pm

Pop Up Theatre Fairy Tales

Markeaton Park Craft Village Let a fairy tell you tales of forests, castles, princes, princesses, adventures, magic, witches, wizards and maybe even the odd dragon! This show is an interactive story with a short ‘meet the puppets’ session to finish.

Tickets £4.50 www.derbylive.co.uk Sun 3rd July 10am - 4pm

The Derby Retro and Classic Car Show Markeaton Park Cars, vans, motorcycles, trikes, scooters, bicycles will be on show. Sure to make for a fantastic and fun event not only for the car 4

July 2022 enthusiasts but for the entire family. www. derbylive.co.uk Sat 9th & 23rd July 10 - 11.30am

STEAM Tots

Museum of Making This loose parts play session offers a sensory and playful exploration of objects and materials, stimulating children’s curiosity, imagination and experimentation.

Drop-in session, suitable for children 2-5 years old with their carers. FREE – give what you think. www.derbymuseums.org Sat 9th July 11.45am - 6.45pm

Melbourne Fete & Carnival

Melbourne A fun packed procession through Melbournes historic streets and Fete in the Junior Schools playing fields - for entertainment, food, drinks, stalls and games. www.melbournecarnival.co.uk Sat 9th July 11am - 3pm

Ridings Pre-School Summer Fair Queens Head, Ockbrook Come and experience this years summer fair and see the wonderful community spirit as we all come together to enjoy fun, games and local stall holders. www.ridingspreschool.co.uk Sat 9th July 12 - 4pm

West Hallam Well Dressing Festival Dales Car Park, West Hallam, DE7 6GU Enjoy street entertainment, local charity stalls, local produce stalls, an arts market and a free children’s entertainment area. www.westhallamwells.org.uk Sat 9th-Sun 10th July 10.30am - 4.30pm

Bubbleicious 2022

Elvaston Castle, DE72 3EN The biggest free Bubble festival in the UK with lots of activities for children aged from 0-12. Free entry. www.madhattersevents.com Event details are correct at the time of going to print but might change. Please check before setting out.

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Sat 17th July 10.30am - 4.30pm

July 2022 Tue, Wed & Thu throughout the holidays

Eureka Party In The Park 2022

Derby Forest School Holiday Club

Eureka Park, Swadlincote, DE11 0BA Fantastic locally sourced food & drink. Live music, children’s rides and entertainment.

Free entry. www.madhattersevents.com

Whistlewood Common, Melbourne For ages 5-11. Activities include shelter building, pond dipping, bug hunting, nature crafts, fire-lighting and more. www.derbyforestschool.com/holidayclub

Sun 17th July 10am - 2pm

Carribean Carnival

Cathedral Green & Osmaston Park The procession will leave the Market Place at 1pm and make their way to Osmaston park for about 3:30pm for the beginning of the family day full of activities. These celebrations will continue until around 9pm. www.derbylive.co.uk

Wed 20th - Sun 24th July 11am, 2pm

Babbling Vagabonds Wild Walk

Markeaton Park, Craft Village. DE22 4NH Colourful characters lead you on an outdoor adventure in the summer sunshine (or rain) to strange lands to discover objects of wonder to fill the shelves and cupboards of Madam MooMoo’s Adventure Shack. Family fun for all ages. Tickets £9, Under 3s free. www. derbylive.co.uk Friday 22nd July 10 - 11.30am

Tots Make & Do: Dinosaurs

Museum & Art Gallery, The Strand Travel back in time to discover more about these fascinating and fierce creatures! Dropin session, suitable for children 2-5 years old with their carers. FREE – give what you think. www.derbymuseums.org Throught the Summer Holidays

SoccerstarsUK Holiday Courses

Etwall, Freisland, Darley Abbey, Derby Rugby Club, Melbourne, Swadlincote, Kirk Hallam SoccerstarsUK holiday courses are designed for all ages and abilities. Every day is structured in a way that makes it fun and challenging for all children. www.soccerstarsuk.co.uk Event details are correct at the time of going to print but might change. Please check before setting out.

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Sat 23rd July 11am

A Jurassic Day Out in Cathedral Quarter Cathedral Green, Derby Europe’s largest dinosaur Zeus the T-Rex will be joined by Tank the Triceratops and Emily Bronty as the special guests on the city’s Cathedral Green. Children are invited to train as a Dino Ranger where they can dress up and learn how to look after and control the wild dinosaurs, before visiting The Hatchery to meet new-born baby dinosaurs and learn how to feed and care for them in their early stages of life. www.derbylive.co.uk Sun 24th July 12 - 4pm

Alvaston Park Community Fun Day Alvaston Park A fun-packed day for all including live music, stage dancers, dog show, fair rides and craft and charity stalls. There will also be a selection of food and drinks, face painters, characters and model boats. www.derbylive.co.uk Tue 26th July 10am - 12noon

Crafty Tuesday

Pickfords House, Friar Gate, DE1 1DA Try your hand at building and decorating a simple Toy Theatre, taking inspiration from the newly opened permanent gallery The Tiny World of Toy Theatres. Free craft drop in session for familes. www.derbymuseums.org

Wed 27th & Thu 28th July 11am - 3pm

Superhero Picnics in the Park

Chaddesden Park and Darley Park All you need to do to take part in the fun is dress up like a superhero, bring a picnic, and enjoy the free activities. Prizes will be given to the best-dressed superhero! www.derbylive.co.uk

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Throughout August

Pickford’s Plot: Mini Beast Safari

Music Time

Pickfords House, Friar Gate, DE1 1DA Nature focused family session. Free drop in. www.derbymuseums.org

Hilton, Chellaston, Stenson Fields, Allestree, Mickleover, Melbourne & Willington.

Music & movement classes, suitable for babies, toddlers & pre-school children.

8th - 12th Aug - New Food Glorious Food Theme: Jelly on a Plate 15th-19th Aug - New Food Glorious Food Theme: 10 Fat Sausages 22nd-26th Aug - New Food Glorious Food Theme: Popping Peas Fun Text Tracey to book: 07866689971 Facebook/musictime2000

Thu 28th July 10.30am - 3.30pm

Teddy Bears Picnic

Elvaston Castle If you go down to Elvaston Castle today you’re sure of a big surprise! Bring your favourite bear and a packed lunch and join in on a picnic on the lawn.

Meet: East Avenue (Lawn in front of castle steps). FREE to attend picnic, small charge for some activities. www.derbyshire.gov.uk Fri 29th July 10 - 11.30am

Family Friday: Festival of British Archaeology Museum & Art Gallery, The Strand, DE1 1BS Free craft drop in session for familes. www.derbymuseums.org Sat 30th July - Sat 3rd Sep 10.30-3.30pm

Brewhouse on Tour

Various Locations A range of free workshops, street theatre and activities for all ages to enjoy.

Sat 30 Jul - The Washlands, Burton upon Trent Sat 6 Aug - Stapenhill, Burton upon Trent Thu 11th Aug - Mill Hill Park, Tutbury Thu 18th Aug - Bramshall Park, Uttoxeter Sat 3 Sep - The Washlands, Burton upon Trent www.brewhouse.co.uk Sun 31st July 12 - 5pm

Chaddesden Big1

Chaddesden Park The Big 1 includes a great selection of stalls, food, dance arena, funfair, live entertainment, and the return of the fantastic dog show. Free entry. www.derbylive.co.uk

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

Email: derby@lotsfortots.co.uk

Tuesdays in August 10am - 12noon

Crafty Tuesdays

Pickfords House, Friar Gate, DE1 1DA Crafty Tuesdays is a weekly crafty holiday session where each week you can learn a new crafting skill.

• Tue 2 Aug Recycled bottle windchimes • Tue 9 Aug Toy Theatre Characters • Tue 16 Aug 1960s Peg People • Tue 23 Aug Jumping Jack puppets • Tue 30 Aug String Art Free craft drop in session for familes. www.derbymuseums.org Thursdays in August 1 - 3pm

Pickford’s Plot

Pickfords House, Friar Gate, DE1 1DA Free, drop in, nature focused family session.

• Thu 4 Aug Nature Creative • Thu 11 Aug Sensory Garden • Thu 18 Aug Mini Beast Safari • Thu 25 Aug Nature Creative www.derbymuseums.org Fridays in August 10 - 11.30am

Family Friday

Museum & Art Gallery, The Strand, DE1 1BS Free craft drop in session for familes.

• Fri 5 Aug Commonwealth Games • Fri 12 Aug Journeys: Story of Windrush • Fri 19 Aug World Photography Day • Fri 26 Aug Food Glorious Food www.derbymuseums.org

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Tue 2nd, 16th & 30th Aug 9.10am - 12.10pm

August 2022 Sat 6th Aug 11am - 10pm

Mini Sportz Summer Holiday Camps

Kilburn Denby & Horsley Carnival

St Nicholas Church Hall, Allestree Holiday camp packed with sports skills and fun activities for ages 3.5-8 years old. Drop off 9-9.10am. £15. www.minisportz.co.uk

Horsley Village Hall & Recreation Ground Parade, stalls, fun fair, entertainment, bake off, dog show and more! www.facebook.com/KDHCARNIVAL

Wed 3rd & Wed 10th Aug 9am - 3pm

Three Bears Cookery Club: Junior Chefs StMatthew’sChurch,FellowshipRoom,DarleyAbbey In this workshop you will be making your own lunch and then in the afternoon you will make a yummy bake to take home. Suitable for children aged 8 and over. Everything is included. www.threebearscookeryclub.com Fri 5th & Fri 19th Aug 10am - 12pm

Three Bears Cookery Club: Budding Bakers StMatthew’sChurch,FellowshipRoom,DarleyAbbey Come along and join in the yummy fun this summer holidays wher you will be making and decorating a yummy bake to take home.

Suitable for all ages (children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult).

Everything is included. www.threebearscookeryclub.com

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Sat 6th - Sun 7th Aug 12 - 4pm

Commonwealth Games Family Fun Day Carsington Water Visitor Centre, DE6 1ST Get the gang together, pack the sarnies and make a wonderful weekend of it. There will be local sports clubs showcasing their skills as well as retro games for big and little kids alike to enjoy. www.stwater.co.uk Tue 9th and Tue 16th Aug

Twistin Tots: Summer Craft Sessions Belper Community Hall, DE56 1BA Sessions at 10-11.30am and 1-2.30pm. £6 per child, £2 per adult. Suitable for ages 1-11.

Contact Charlotte to Book: 07973 188 594 Event details are correct at the time of going to print but might change. Please check before setting out.

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Pumpkin Corner: Pick Your Own Sunflowers Between Osmaston & Wyaston, Ashbourne (what3words: blueberry.prickly.bounded) Pick your own sunflowers straight from the field! Entry is £1 per adult, children under 12 free. £1 per stem. Suitable for all ages. Well behaved dogs allowed. Stay up to date on their exact opening dates via their social media accounts: @pumpkin_corner Sat 20th Aug 9am - 5pm

Ashbourne Show

Osmaston Polo Ground A traditional country and agricultural show.

Shire, cattle, sheep, goat and light horse classes. Trade stands, crafts tent, food hall and retail marquee. www.ashbourneshow.co.uk Sat 27th & Sun 28th Aug

Draycott Scarecrow Festival

Lots to see and do. All raising money for Age UK. www.ageuk.org.uk/derbyandderbyshire Throughout September

Music Time

Hilton, Chellaston, Stenson Fields, Allestree, Mickleover, Melbourne & Willington.

Music & movement classes, suitable for babies, toddlers & pre-school children.

5th - 9th Sep - New Transport Theme 12th-16th Sep - Down at the Train Station 19th-23rd Sep - The Big Ship Sails Fun 19th-23rd Sep - Let’s Go Fly a Plane Text Tracey to book: 07866689971 Facebook/musictime2000 Sat 3rd - Sun 4th Sep 10am - 5pm

Allestree Scarecrow Festival 2022

Red Cow, Allestree (Scarecrow HQ) There are more scarecrows than ever to find and you can get your maps at Scarecrow HQ. www.allestreescarecrowfestival.co.uk Sat 10th Sep 10am - 4pm

Spectrum Autism Friendly Festival

Lea Green Learning & Development Centre, near Matlock, DE4 5GJ This award winning family event allows people with Autism and other disabilities to have fun without fear of judgement. All ages

Email: derby@lotsfortots.co.uk

are welcome, and you don’t even need be on the Spectrum to attend. www.spectrumautismfestival.co.uk Sat 10th & Sun 11th Sep 10am - 4pm

Shardlow Festival

Cavendish Arms, Shardlow Family day out with lots to see and do - a “Floating Market” of trading Narrowboats, Historic Boats and two trip boats operating from The Clock Warehouse. Heritage Centre with “Shardlow & Royal Celebrations” display. Craft Fair in the Village Hall, produce for sale at St James Church, dog show at The Shakespeare Inn open to all, and at The Boathouse; Morris dancing, BBQ and American Hot Rod car display. Live music and entertainment.

Sat 17th - 18th Sep 10am - 5pm

Derbyshire Woodland Festival

Elvaston Castle Country Park This popular festival is a celebration of traditional & contemporary woodland crafts.

Lots of family activities, rides and stalls. www.derbyshire.gov.uk Sun 18th Sep 12 - 4pm

Lark in the Park

Derby Aboretum Stalls, performances, food, family activities, workshops and more! www.derbylive.co.uk Fri 23rd & Sat 24th Sep

Derby Festé

Derby City Centre Derby Feste makes a welcome return! This year’s programme features a host of worldacclaimed and exciting up and coming international and UK artists who will bring the city centre streets to life with contemporary and unique music, dance, street theatre and large-scale installations. www.derbylive.co.uk Sat 24th Sep 11am

AgeUK - Family Fun Day Trent College, Long Eaton Family entertainment, Nature Trail, Crafts & Activities, Dance Performance, Super Stalls. www.ageuk.org.uk/derbyandderbyshire 9

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Looking for childcare with a difference?

Our Nature Nursery at Melbourne has a few spaces for children aged 2.5 upwards for a September start.

Using Forest School principles, a child-centred approach and high adult : child ratios our beautiful 10 acre site offers children the opportunity to explore and discover the awe and wonder of natures bounty.

Whistlewood Common near Melbourne

Tree Tots For pre-school children with a carer Holiday club For children aged 4-11 in school holidays

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

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Contact derbyforestschool@ hotmail.com for an information pack.

Join the UK’s favourite baby signing classes and help your child learn how to communicate before they can talk. Signing babies are happy babies, able to express their needs, wants and feelings. What does your baby want to tell you?

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At Central and Ashgate Nursery 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 expertly prepared by our own chef.

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

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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 Central Nursery School 43 Nuns Street, Derby DE1 3LR

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Whitecross Nursery School A small standalone Nursery School providing the highest quality Teacher lead education exclusively to 3 and 4 Year olds.

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New Moorways Sports Village The new Moorways Sports Village offers plenty for kids to enjoy Families can dive into the fantastic facilities at Derby’s brand new Moorways Sports Village and Water Park this summer.

The £42million centre, run by awardwinning operator Everyone Active in partnership with Derby City Council, has lots of brilliant activities for energetic kids.

The centre’s water park features the only wave-creating WaveBall in use in a UK public pool, a racer slide and a fun water play area for families.

needs, and features an iSwim hoist for convenient access.

Everyone Active’s award-winning swimming lessons are available to those aged four months and up, and are perfect for helping kids gain confidence in water. Enrol on swimming lessons before 31 March 2023 and you’ll receive a 6-month subscription to Kids Pass, giving you access to great deals on family days out – see everyoneactive.com/ kidspass to find out more.

The café has great views over the water park and 50m pool and includes a soft play area, so kids can let off steam while parents enjoy a wellearned break.

A larger soft play area, for youngsters with energy to burn, is located by the main reception.

In addition, there are two four-storey flumes and the exhilarating wave rider – a u-shaped slide which users slide down in a rubber ring.

Alongside the main 50m pool, a separate teaching pool, with a depth of one metre, can be screened off for private hire and children’s parties.

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Rugby Tots Sun Alvaston Children’s Centre 08.45 & 9.25 (2-3.5yrs) London Road, DE24 8UY. 10.05 (5-7yrs), 11.00 (3.5-5yrs) 01332 757991 ​11.55 (5-7) Rolls Royce Rugby Club Baby & Toddler Group Marty’s Tots 10-11.30 Wed (0-5 yrs) 10-11.30am Fri, St Martin’s Boulton Lane Community Centre Community Centre, DE24 9BH Stay & Play Little Explorers 10-11.30 Fri, Boulton Lane Fri 12.30 – 2.15pm Children’s Centre DE24 0DD Lord St Community Nursery Stay & Play DE24 9AX 10-Noon Thu, The Lodge at Osmaston Allenton Children’s Alvaston, DE24 0JW Centre 60 Cockayne St, Friendship Circle Cafe New! DE24 8XB. 01332 715620 Wed 10-11.30 & Thu 1-2.30 Alvaston United Reformed Allestree Church, DE24 8SD Boogie Woogie Babes

10am Wed & Fri St Johns Church Hall, Park Farm.

Tel Shelagh: 07889 962332

Acorns Toddler Group

9.30-11.15am Mon Woodlands Evangelical Church, Blenheim Parade, DE22 2GN

Chill Baby Massage

10am Tue, St Nicholas Church, DE22 2PE

Music Time

9.15, 10.15 & 11.15am Wed St Nic’s Church, DE22 2PE

Chaddesden Bump to Baby Coffee Morning 10am-12noon Thu Oakleigh Avenue Community Room, DE21 6NR

Tots, Tunes & Tales

Thu 10.30am 0-5yrs Mayfield Methodist Church

Titchy Town Baby Group

Tue 09.15-10.45am Scallywags Nursery, DE73 5WX

Music Time

1.30pm Mon Scout Hut, Pit Close Lane

Baby & Toddler Group

10am Mon Filbert Walk Community Centre

SoccerstarsUK Sat 9-9.30 2 yrs, 9.30-10.15 3 yrs 10.15-11am 4&5yrs Chellaston Academy TinyTalk Fri 10am Babies (0-12m) 11.30am Babies (12-24m) Methodist Church, DE73 6TG

Chester Green Baby Sensory

Fri 10am (0-13m), 11.30 (0-6m) 1pm (0-13m) Community Centre DE1 3RQ

Frenzy Drama Frenzy Bears (4-7 yrs) 5-6pm Mon

Community Centre, DE1 3RQ Tue 10-11.30am (one a month) Rainbow Tots Audrey Drive Children’s Centre 10-12 Mon (0-5yrs) St Pauls Church 3 Audrey Drive, DE21 4NP Tiddle Kicks Sat Tel. 01332 642200 11am 12m-5yrs, 11.50am 4-6yrs

Tegan’s Butterflies

Derwent Family Centre

Baby Grow (0-12m) 1.30-3pm Fri Monmouth St, DE21 6BD, 01332 St Edmund’s Baby & Toddler Gp 641010 10.00-11.30 Thu Dad’s Talk St Edmund’s Ch Hall, DE22 2FN Thu 10-12, St Philips Church, Jumping Clay Story Time Taddington Rd, DE21 4JF For preschoolers Thu 11am Family Workshops Sat 1.30pm Markeaton Park Craft Village These details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change.

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Community Centre, DE1 3RQ

First Stage Dance

4.30pm Mon Musical Minis 4-7yrs 5.30pm Mon Mini Jazz 4-7yrs 6.05pm Mon Mini Stretch 4-7yrs 5.05pm Thu Pre Primary Ballet 5.40pm Thu Pre-Primary Tap 09.15am Sat Melody Bear 10.05pm Sat Pre Primary Ballet 10.45pm Sat Pre-Primary Tap First Stage Dance Studios, Jubilee Business Park, DE21 4BB

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Suitable for babies, toddlers & pre-school children

Magical Music & Movement Classes Must be pre-booked, but no set terms

Hilton, Chellaston, Allestree, Stenson Fields, Mickleover, Melbourne & Willington Find out more... Classes, Parties, Events

Text: Tracey 07866 689971

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Derby’s longest established Pre-school music & movement group, celebrating 22 wonderful years Proud to be Derby’s longest established pre-school music & movement group.

Making Music Time memories since 2000.

Have Fun & Stay Safe.

Meet friends & make new ones.

Strict COVID secure guidelines.

Perfect for babies, toddlers & pre-school children, all learning, laughing & loving it, together.

No set class terms - tailor-make your own schedule.

Exciting, Educating, Entertaining.

No sharing of props & musical instruments.

Everyone will have their own Jolly Bag. Magical themes & Special events.

Limited numbers in a class.

Morning & Afternoon classes.

Class costs £6 (admits 1 child and 1 adult).

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Most classes are Term-Time only Werb’s Toddler Group Darley Abbey

Twistin Tots

9.45-10.30am Thu (0-5yr) 11-11.45 (0-5yr)

Twistin Tinies Adventures 12.30-13.30 (0-18m) Village Hall, DE22 1DS

Derby City Déda

Play, Dance, Move... (18m-4yrs) 10.30am Fri Movers & Shakers (18m-3yrs) 9am Sat Ballet Minis (3-4yrs) 10am Sat Street Jazz Minis (3-4yrs) 11am Sat (parents must be in attendance).

Ballet Kids (4-7yrs) 9am Sat Contemporary Kids (5-7 yrs) Sat 10am Street Jazz Kids (4-7yrs) Sat 11am (*children attend these classes independently)

Sense of Calm

Thu 11.15am & 1pm 0-3yrs, Déda Cafe

Derby PoD Stay & Play

Fri 10-11.30am Cariad Babi Cloth Nappy & Sling Library, Eco-store and Parent Hub Liversidge St, DE1 2LH

Stay & Play

1.30-3pm Fri, Birth - pre-school, Ashgate Nursery, DE1 1GJ

Foot Fusion

Wed (4yrs+) 4:30 - 4:50pm Rosette Ballet 4:50 - 5:10pm Rosette Tap 5:10 - 5:30pm Rosette Modern Sat 9.30-10am Melody Bear (2+yrs) 10-10.20 Rosette Ballet (4yrs+) 10.20-10.40 Rosette Tap (4yrs+) 10.40-11 Rosette Modern (4yrs+) St. James Street, DE1 1RF 18

SoccerstarsUK

Wed 9.30-10.30 St Werburghs Church, Friar Gate, DE1 1BU

Sat 9.15 (2yrs), 9.45 (3-4yrs) 10.30 (4-5yrs) Derby University DE22 1GB New! Tue 9.30-10 (2yrs) & 10.15-11 (3 & 4) Derby Arena, DE24 8JB

QUAD Listen, Love, Learn

Creative activities for under 5s.

12.30-2.30pm Tue

QClub Mini’s

Supportive group for <5s with autism, disabilities or additional support needs. 10-12pm Tue

Becket Childrens Centre

Stockbrook Street, DE22 3WR 01332 380134.

QUAD Cine Kids Screenings

Every Sat & Sun in term time and daily in school holidays QUAD Cine Babies Screenings for parents & carers with babies under 12 months QUAD, Market Place

Derby & Notts Sling Library

Littleover Tiddlywinks

1.30-3pm Mon, St Peters Church

Daniels Den 9.45-11.15 Tue Baptist Church, DE23 6FZ

Baby Sensory Wed

10am (0-13m), 11.30 (0-13m) 1pm (0-7m) St Peters Church, DE23 6GF

3rd Fri of month 10-12 Tubby Bears, DE1 1LR

Tuesday Tots

10-11.45 Tue, Central URC, Stuart House, Green Lane, DE1 1RS

Little Nippers 10-11.30am Wed St Alkmunds Church, DE22 1GU

Havon under-5s 9.30-11am Wed Haven Christian Centre

Sunbeams Toddler Group

9.30-11am Wed Newmount Methodist Church

NCT Bumps, Babies & Beyond 10-12am Tue New Date!

West End Community Centre Mackworth Road, DE22 3BL

Root to Nature Forest School

Moo Music Fri Starting 22 Aug!

10-11.30 Thu, Methodist Church

09.30-11am Wed (0-4yrs) Hannah Fields Community Garden

10.15, 11.15 & 12.15 (0-5yrs) West End Community Centre Mackworth Road, DE22 3BL

F.I.T.T. Mama

10am Fri, (Post Natal) St Peters Church, DE23 6GF

Injoy Toddler Mornings

9am-1pm Mon-Fri Derby Riverlights, DE1 2AY

Little Learners Club

Jumpin’ Fun Toddler Mornings 10-12am Mon, Thu & Fri 9-10am Sat, DE1 2PY

Oxygen Little Os Toddler Session Every day, Pride Park, DE24 8BW These details are correct at the time of going to print but could change.

Play Ark

Free Stay & Play sessions at Derby High School.

9-10.30am Fri For ages 2-4.

Booking essential - Call Sue Callaghan 01332 514267 or email: littlelearners@derbyhigh.derby.sch.uk

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ESTABLISHED 1996

Mini Movers Dance Classes with Melody Bear

ESTABLISHED 1996

Professional Tuition in: Ballet • Tap • Modern • Pointe Jazz • Commercial • Contemporary • Acrobatics • Drama • Singing Musical Theatre • Stretch Body Conditioning

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

Saturday 9.30-10.15am & Thursday 4.15-5.00pm For more information please contact Loraine Campbell E: info@firststagedance.co.uk T: 01332 701 295 M: 07973 102 529 9 Enterprise Way, Jubilee Business Park, Derby. DE21 4BB

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Derby

Most classes are Term-Time only

Mackworth

Beat Feet Academy of Dance

Wednesdays Mackworth/Morley Children’s Centre 5pm Irish dance DE22 4EQ 5.45pm Zumba Kids Infants Thursdays Mickleover 4pm AcroDance Preschool 4.45pm Ballet ages 4+ 5.15pm Modern Theatre 4+ Boogie Woogie Babes 6.45pm Tap ages 4+ 10am Mon* & 1.30pm Wed Saturdays All Saints Church Hall, DE3 0DL 9.30 Baby Boppers *This class will run throughout 10.15 Baby Boppers the summer holidays 10.15 Parent & Tots Bop 10am Tue 11 Ballet ages 4+ Pastures Social Club, DE3 0UJ 12 Tap Age 4+ 12.30 Street Dance 4+ Additional Saturday classes at 10am on 2nd July, 6th Little Tykes Wed August, 3rd September & 9.30am Community Pavillion 8th October Music Time All Saints Church Hall, DE3 0DL 9:15 am, 10:15 am, 11:15 am Thu, Tel Shelagh: 07889 962332 Mickleover Pavillion, DE3 0HA

Little Micklers Toddler Group 1.30-3pm Mon, Methodist Church, DE3 9GH

Mum & Baby Yoga 10-11.30 Tue Pregnancy Yoga 6.30-8pm Tue

Little Tummy Tigers

Sat 9.30 (0-6m) Mickleover Community Centre

Normanton RoseHill Children’s Centre

www.pregnancypreparation.co.uk DE23 6WY, 01332 641315 TinyTalk Wed Little ‘Uns Baby & Toddler 10-11am Babies (0-24m) 10-11.30 Tue, St Giles Ch Centre, Memorial Hall, DE3 9G Village Street, DE23 8DE

Frenzy Drama

Frenzy Bears (4-7yrs) 5-6pm Thu Frenzy Bees (18m-4yrs) 9.30-10.15am Fri Methodist Church, DE3 9GH Frenzy Bees (18m-5yrs) Saturday Specials: Sat 9th Jul, 9:30am-10:15am Search for the Gruffalo Sat 20th Aug, 9:30am-10:15am - Let’s go to the Beach!

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Little Fishes Toddler Group

10-11.30am, Wed New Life Church, DE23 6UU

Oakwood Moo Music Mon New!

10.15, 11.15 & 12.15 (0-5yrs) Community Centre

TinyTalk Tue New!

10-11am Babies (0-24m) Church on Oakwood, DE21 2DF

TiddleKicks Sat

10.45am (12m-5yrs) Springwood Leisure Centre

Spring Tots

11.45 Tue & Wed: Walking to 3 yrs 1pm Tue & Wed 3-5yrs 10.30am Tue age 3-5yrs Soft Play Thu 9.30 - 2pm Springwood Leisure Centre

Shelton Lock Mother & Baby Group Tue 11-12am (0-12m) Community Room, DE24 9GD

Sinfin Sparklers Toddler Group

9-11.00 Mon St Stephen’s Church Vicarage

Smiley Tots

10.30-11.30am Fri Stenson Fields Church

Sinfin Children’s Centre

DE24 9SF. 01332 718787

Spondon Baby Sensory Mon

10am (0-13m), 11.30am (0-13m) 1pm (0-7m) Spondon Methodist Church

Spondon Parent & Toddler Gp

Thu 9.15-11.15am, (0-5yrs) Village Hall, Sitwell St, DE21 7FG

Rhythm & Rhyme

10am Fri, Edmund Hall, DE21 7HH

Bright Star Sports New!

9.30-10.15 2.5 - 3.5 yrs Fri 10.30-11.15 3.5-5 yrs Spondon Village Hall, DE21 7FG These details are correct at the time of going to print but could change. You will amost certainly have to book so please check before setting out.

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Erewash

Most classes are Term-Time only

Breaston Sunbeams Baby & Toddler Gp 10-11.30 Mon St Michaels Church

Draycott Sunbeams Baby & Toddler Gp 10-11.30 Fri, St Mary’s Church

Miles of Smiles

10-11.30 Tue, St Mary’s Church

Ilkeston Baby Sensory

Tue 10am (7-13m), 11.30 (0-6m), 1pm (0-13 months) Wed 10am (0-6m), 11.30 Wed (013m), Arena Church, DE7 8DG Parent & Toddler Group Tue Our Lady & St Thomas, 1.30pm

Tiny Talk

Mon Toddlers 9.45, Babies 11.15 Newborn workshop 12.45 Fri Toddlers 9.45am, Babies 11.15 Trefoil House, DE7 4NA

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Parent & Toddler Group Wed Holy Trinity Church, 9.30-11.30 Parent & Toddler Group Wed Ilkeston Methodist Church, 9.30

Little Eaton

Baby Sensory Tue

10am (0-7m), 11.30am (0-13m) 1pm (birth to 13m) Village Hall, DE21 5EA

DanceFitt Tots

09.45am Wed Village Hall, DE21 5EA

Long Eaton

SoccerstarsUK Sat

9.30am 2-3yrs, 10am 3-4 yrs 10.45 4-5yrs West Park Leisure Centre Breastfeeding Support 10-11.30 Alternating Mon Children’s Centre / West Park Oasis Babies 10-11.30 Tue/Wed/Thu

Oasis Toddler Time

9.15 or 11.15am Mon-Thu, 9.15 Fri Oasis Christian Centre, Derby Rd

Ockbrook Chatterbox Playgroup 10-11.30 Fri, Parish Hall

Shining Stars Playgroup 10am Mon, Gordon Lacey Hall

Sandiacre Tiny Tots Baby & Toddler Group 9.30am Thu Methodist Church

Stanley Common

Stanley Toddler Group Wed 9-11am, Eventide Village Hall

West Hallam Baby & Toddler Group

Fri 9-10.30am.

Powtrell Pavillion, DE7 6JY

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Most babies learn best when they see, hear, feel, touch, taste and smell.

Sneak a peek, it’s all amazing!

Our multi-award winning classes will introduce you and your baby (or babies) to a world of sensory delights, where you can relax, spend quality time with each other and enjoy meeting other new parents.

Specifically designed from birth to aid your child’s development, the programme is packed with an incredible variety of sounds, smells, sights, textures, music, dance, signing and massage – and you’ll never experience the same class twice.

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Amber Valley

Most classes are Term-Time only

Belper Twistin Tinies Adventures (0-18mth) 12.30pm Mon 12.30pm Tue Belper Community Hall, Bridge St Twistin Tots (0-5yr) 9.45am & 11am Mon 9.45am & 11am Tue Belper Community Hall, Bridge St Belper Early Years Fun Centre Toddler Group 10-11 Mon & 10-11.30 Fri Alder Road, DE56 1LP Baby Sensory Wed 10am (0-6mths), 11.30 (6-13mths) and 1pm (0-13mths) The Lion Hotel Little Church Wed 10-12, St Peter’s Church Toy Library Stay & Play Wed 9.30-11am Community Hall Prams and First Shoes Thu 9.30-11.30 (0-3 yrs) St Marks Church, Openwoodgate, Belper Baby Club 1-3pm Thu No28 Market Place

Denby Baby & Toddler Group

10.00-12.00 Tue Denby Bottles Methodist Church

Toddler Tuesdays

10-11am Tue Denby Pottery Village

Duffield

TinyTalk Tue 10.15-11.15 Babies Mon 9.30-10.15am Mini’s (3-4yrs) (0-18m), 11.45-12.45 Toddlers Fri 9.30-10.05 Starters (2.5-3.5yrs) Morton Village Hall, DE55 6GS Fri 10.15-11 Mini’s (3.5-4.5yrs) Duffield Meth’ Church, DE56 4EU Mini Sportz

Quarndon

4-4.45 Sporties (Yr1 & Yr2) 4.55-5.40 Maxis ages Recep & Yr1 DanceFitt Tots New Location!

St Alkmunds Church, DE56 4BA 09.45am Tue Village Hall, DE21 5JA

Duffield Baby & Toddler Group 10-11.30 Wed Methodist Church Hall, King St

Twistin Tots 9.30 (0-5 yrs) Fri Joy Fitness Studio, DE5 3GH Yellow Daisies Stay and Play Twistin Tinies Adventures 0900-1100am Mon, Wed & Fri 10.45 & 12.30 (0-18m) Fri Heage Village Hall Joy Fitness Studio, DE5 3GH Sat Heanor & Langley TiddleKicks 9.20am (Walking-5yrs) Ripley Leisure Centre BEARS Breastfeeding Support Baby Sensory Thu Tue 09.30-11am Children’s Centre 10am (0-6mths), 11.30 (6-13mths) Heanor Weenies Wed and 1pm (0-13mths) 10-12pm Senior Citizen Centre, Ripley Leisure Centre DE5 3HR Wilmot St Squeals on Wheels Okey Cokey Club Fri 9.15-11am Mon 9.30-11.30am Marlpool UR Church All Saint’s Church, Moseley St

Kilburn Toy Library Stay n Play Thu 9.30-11am Village Hall, DE56 0LU

Marehay Wed 9.30-11am (0-3) Marehay Methodist Church

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Heage

Stay & Play

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

Morton

Stay & Play Wed 9.30-11am Marehay Methodist Ch

Waingroves TinyTalk

Thu 10am Toddlers 11.30 Babies (0-18mth) Methodist Church DE5 9TB

Stay & Play

Wed 1.30-3pm (0-3) Waingroves Methodist Church

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Toddler Dance Classes Children’s Dance Parties Adult Dance/Fitness Classes Hen Parties School PE/Dance Sessions and Workshops

A Multi-Sport Coaching Programme for children aged 2.5 – 7 years old!

We teach fundamental sport skills for tennis, hockey, cricket, football, basketball & netball Price: £7 per session Contact: 07935600027 or email minisportzuk@gmail.com * Mini Sportz Holiday Camps & Birthday Parties * Visit the website www.minisportz.co.uk

DanceFittderby raverrene@yahoo.co.uk 07813073649

Fully Qualified teacher with 20 years experience

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Derbyshire Dales

Most classes are Term-Time only

Ashbourne The Play Village

Open 7 days a week Session times: 9:30-11:45, 12:15-2:30, 3:30-5:45 Tickets £9.95 per child The Play Village is suitable from age 1 but the cafe is a great space for new parents to relax in too. Entrance for lone adult with baby £5.

Welly Club

9.30 - 10.30am Tue Waterside Hall

Baby Sensory Tue

10am (0-6mths), 11.30 (6-13mths) and 1pm (013mths) The Venue, DE6 1NB

Mummy Activ

For mummy and babies up to 18m, Wed 09.30am TBL Fitness, DE6 1NA kiddiactivteam@gmail.com

Kiddi Activ - Gymnastic Tots

Sessions from 09.30 (6m-4yrs) Thu & Fri The Venue, DE6 1NB kiddiactivteam@gmail.com

Edward Bear

9.30-10.30am Thu. St Oswald’s Church

Baby & Toddler Group

9-11.30am Fri term time only.

St Oswald’s School Hall.

Little Sparkles Parent & Toddler 9.30-11am Thu The Waterside Centre, DE6 1DG

Messy Tots

9.45 & 11.30am Mon The Venue, DE6 1NB Hill Top Tots 9.15 - 10.45am Tue Hill Top School, DE6 1NB These details are correct at the time of going to print but could change. Please check before setting out 26

Bradley Toddler Group

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

Carsington Water Nature Tots

2nd & 4th Mon every month 10-12am, for 0-5yrs Carsington Water

Hulland Hulland Hippos Baby & Toddler Gp 10.00 - 11.30am Wed 0 - 4 yrs. ​Millenium Village Hall, DE6 3FL

Long Lane Little Monkeys

1.30-3.30pm 1st Fri of the month Long Lane Primary, DE6 5BJ

Matlock Twistin Tots

9.45 -10.30 & 11-11.45 Wed (0-5yrs)

Twistin Tinies Adventures

12.30 Wed (0-18mth) Arc Leisure Centre, DE4 3AZ

Baby Sensory

10am (0-6mths), 11.30 (6-13mths) and 1pm (013mths) Mon FlowMotion, DE4 3RR

Sudbury Forest School Tots

1.15pm Fri (2-4yrs) Sudbury Primary, DE6 5HZ

Wyaston Wyaston Parent & Child Group

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

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ROLE PLAY, NOT SOFT PLAY The magical new childrens role play centre in Ashbourne!

ROLE PLAY, The Play Village will bring young imaginations NOT SOFT to life, through a high levelPLAY of quality role play with maybe the odd handful of fairy dust here The newgiving childrens role and play carers centrethe and magical there, whilst parents in Ashbourne! opportunity to play, relax, enjoy a fresh coffee, maybe a Village bite to eat, whilstimaginations knowing The Play will and bringallyoung their little ones are safe and happy, and to life, through a high level of quality role play learning through play. with maybe the odd handful of fairy dust here Designed, managed parents. and there, built whilstand giving parentsbyand carers the We offer an to experience that’s centred around opportunity play, relax, enjoy a fresh coffee, the magic of role play.

Where your children maybe a bite to eat, and all whilst knowing can let their imaginations runhappy, wild. and their little ones are safe and learning through play.

Designed, built and managed by parents. www.theplay-village.com We offer an experience that’s centred around the magic of role play. Where your children can let their imaginations run wild.

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South Derbyshire

Most classes are Term-Time only

Ashby De La Zouch TinyTalk Baby Signing 10am (movers) Thu 11.30 (non-movers)

Aston on Trent Aston on Trent Tots 9.30-11.30 Tue Recreation Hall

Aston on Trent Tots 1.30-3pm Wed Memorial Hall

Castle Donington Wiggle Shake and Make Mon & Wed 2+: 9.15-10.15 Under 2s: 10.45-11.45 Rainbow Room

Stay & Play

9.30am - 1.30pm Wed Community Hub

Etwall Baby and Toddler Group 9.30-11.30 Wed Sir Frank Wickham Hall

Sing & Rhyme

1.30-2.15pm Fri Sir Frank Wickham Hall

Findern Dancing Digits

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Hilton

Derby Forest School

Music Time

9.15am, 10.15 & 11.15am Mon Scout & Guide Hut, DE65 5GH

Baby Sensory

10am (0-7m), 11.30am (0-13m) 1pm (0-13m) Thu Mease Pavillion, DE65 5LS

Dancing Digits

1.30pm (3-5yrs) Tue Assembly Rooms, DE73 8GJ

Mums & Tots 1.30-3pm Mon Hilton Village Hall

Repton

TiddleKicks Sat

SoccerstarsUk Tiny Tots Sat

​ .35am (12m-5yrs) 9 Hilton Scout Hut, DE65 5GH

9am 2yrs 9.30am 3yrs 10.15am 4-5 Yrs Repton Sports Centre, DE65 6FH

Dancing Digits

10am (3-5yrs) Fri Hilton Village Hall

Baby and Toddler Group 9.45-11.30 (0-5yrs) Wed Repton Village Hall, Askew Grove

F.I.T.T. Mama

1.45-2.30pm Wed, (Post Natal) Hilton Scout Hut, DE65 5GH

Shardlow

The Phonics Fox

1pm Tue (2-5yrs) Hilton Scout Hut, DE65 5GH

Stay & Play

10am (0-5yrs) Mon Village Hall

Kegworth

Stenson Fields

Tiddlers Playgroup

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

Melbourne

10am (7-13m), 11.30am (0-6m) and 1pm (0-13m) Melbourne Sporting Partnership

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

Angels’ Delight 9-11am, 1st and 3rd Weds (0-5yrs), Melbourne Church

9.15am, 10.15am & 11.15am Tue Community Centre, DE24 3EL

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

9.15am, 10.15am, 11.15am Fri Assembly Rooms, DE73 8GJ

Tiddlywinks

Music Time

Ticknall

Music Time

Baby Sensory Thu

Nature Nursery 7.45-5.30 Tue & Wed. Tree tots (for parents & children) 10-11.30am Wed Whistlewood Common

Willington Music Time

1.30pm Fri, Village Hall, DE65 6DE If you have a class or group for children aged 5 and under that you would like to be listed please get in touch

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‘What is TiddleKicks?’

TiddleKicks is a football based activity session specifically designed for children aged 6 months to 5 years.

At a Tiddlekicks session you can expect to take part in lots of fun and energetic activities using a range of equipment designed to enhance your child's agility, balance and coordination. With our structured stages watch your little one learn, play and grow!

Sessions running across Derbyshire.

book ororfind outout more, please ToTobook find more, please contact Kendall or Sally. contact Kendall or Sally.

07545051 051465 465 or 07989 449 256 07545 email:enquiries@tiddlekicks.co.uk tiddlekicks@outlook.com email

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Library Rhyme & Story Times 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.

Booking is usually required.

Allestree Alvaston Belper Chaddesden Chellaston Ilkeston Mackworth Mickleover Normanton Riverside Spondon

2.30-3 1.30-2 11-11.30 11 - 11.30 11-11.30 10-10.30 11am 11-11.30 2-2.30 1-11.30 10.30

Tue Tue Fri Tue Tue Wed Thu Tue&Fri Mon Mon&Fri Tue

11-11.30 1.30-2 2-2.30 2-2.30 2-2.30

Wed Wed Thu Thu Fri

Melbourne Findern

Hilton

Storytime Belper Riverside Mickleover Alvaston Normanton

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Themed Digital workshops & Baking Parties for children aged 2-13 years

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Come along and join in the yummy fun!

Contact Ruth 07973 193362 www.threebearscookeryclub.com

Traditional wooden toys, books, Toys, books, games, puzzles gifts Traditionaland wooden toys, books, puzzles, games and contemporary puzzles, games and contemporary for children from birth gifts for babies and children gifts for babies and children Educational, craft and construction Shop in-store ortoys online at: Open Monday to Saturday or shop online suitable for older children Toys, books, games, puzzles and gifts www.the-olive-branch.co.uk www.the-olive-branch.co.uk for children from birth

SHOP ONLINE AT www.the-olive-branch.co.uk Come and see us in Castle Donington Exclusive personal shopping appointments Educational, craft and construction toys

within easy reach of Nottingham, Derby for older children alsosuitable available – contact us for more & Leicester just off the M1 J24. information SHOP ONLINE AT www.the-olive-branch.co.uk

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Welcome to

Interactive role play centres based in South Derbyshire Titchy Town and Hero Town are both indoor play villages designed especially for little ones up to 8 years of age. Children can freely explore the many different play zones in both villages. The villages are designed to allow children’s imagination to run wild whilst they role play in a safe environment.

Grown-ups can participate in their child’s play, or just sit back and watch them learn whilst enjoying a mug of freshly brewed tea or coffee and an amazing homemade cake from our little coffee shop.

Where are we?

Titchy Town is based on the site of Scallywags Private Day Nursey in Chellaston (Rowallan Way, DE73 5WX).

Hero Town is based on the site of Scallywags Private Day Nursery in Melbourne (Castle Lane, DE73 8JB).

Please use Scallywags car park at both sites. You will find signage in both car parks on how to access the centres.

How it works?

Both role play centres work on a pre-book via our website and pay on arrival 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! Loyalty cards can be used across both sites. Payment is cash only.

Titchy Town Play Village

Hero Town Play Village

Castle Store Town House Vets ‘n’ Pets Anabelle’s Café Wash ‘n’ Go Harry’s Yard Baby Zone

Dolly Dogs Grooming Parlour George’s Garage Simon’s Shed Foston’s Fire Station Mrs Potts Tearoom Castle Lane Clinic The Land Where Dreams Come True Baby Zone

To find out more or to book into a play session...

Visit our websites: titchytown.com or hero-town.co.uk

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Derbyshire’s Top Performing Independent School for Boys and Girls aged 3 to 18.

PLACES AVAILABLE Pre-School & Reception places available September 2022

For more information please contact our Registrar admissions@derbyhigh.derby.sch.uk derbyhigh.derby.sch.uk

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