Lots for Tots Derby Issue 15

Issue 15 Jul - Sep 2011

ffiives e under h t th e wi v i v r o su How t

B-ACTIVE IN THE PARK...

Join us for The Big Toddle & lots of fun!

LOTS TO WIN... * Family ticket to Just So Festival * Wheely Bug with tenbagsofsugar. com LOTS ON LOCAL...

Summer fun for families over the Holidays

Derbyshire South

FREE

Distributing directly to 20,000 families in Derby & District, Amber Valley, Erewash Derbyshire Dales & South Derbyshire

2

Welcome to Issue 15 of Lots for Tots!

Are you ready for the Summer? With Lots for Tots you will be!

We’ve got summer fun in the park as Lots for Tots teams up with B Activ to bring you 4 Saturday afternoons of fun for children- especially the under fives. Come along on July 30th, or August 6th, 13th or 20th & see us at the Lots for Tots tent where there will be free sessions to join in with. There is so much going on around Derbyshire this summer and into September too so pack your factor 50, a picnic & your little ones into the car. Oh & don’t leave home without Lots for Tots in your handbag, you’ll be lost without it! x

Nadine

Front Cover Holly & Max at the Mundy Play Centre Paddling Pool, Markeaton Park Advertisements in this directory are not necessarily recommended or endorsed by Lots for Tots. Lots for Tots cannot be held liable for any inaccuracies in advertisements or issues arising with goods and services advertised and sold through the directory. All artwork is accepted on the condition that permission has been given for use in the publication. Adverts are accepted on the understanding that descriptions are fair and accurate. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form without prior consent from Lots for Tots.

About Lots for Tots

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

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

Issue 14 competition winner…

Ccongratulations to Dawn Hoskin from Ripley & Alison Wilson from Allestree who both won 3 Trunki Toy Storage Boxes.

In this issue. . .

B Active this Summer Lots of Mail...

Lots on Local...

4 8

July August September

12 20 26

Lots of Gifts...

Lots for You Lots for Bump & Baby...

30

Lots for Little Minds...

42

Lots for School...

Lots on Weekly...

48

34

40 Looking after bumps, babies & parents Local child care

50 Local guide to classes & toddler groups

3

Activmeer sum

2011

Come and b-active this summer!

Derby City Council’s b-active team is running a jampacked programme this summer to keep children active from 25 July to 2 September.

There are lots of activities taking place in sports centres and parks across Derby, with something for everyone. For a full list, visit www.bactivederby.com Come along to Markeaton Park this summer for ‘b-active in the park’, supported by Lots for Tots, which offers FREE activities for all of the family on Saturday 30 July, 6, 13 and 20 August, 1pm to 4pm. Fun activities include making a splash in the paddling pool with floats and toys, exploring the park on a nature trail or learn to ride a bike with Cycle Derby. The ‘Big Toddle’ will also be there for two Saturdays to raise money for Barnado’s.

Also taking place in Derby’s parks this summer are ‘Little Explorers’ and ‘Junior Rangers’ sessions by b-active goes green for children up to 11 years old. Activities include den building, seed planting and nature trails.

‘b-active fun’ will be at Springwood Leisure Centre and three of Derby’s parks to encourage activity and help develop movement for five to 11 year olds.

Children can also develop fundamental skills in the Springtots pre-school gymnastics sessions which will be taking place at Springwood Leisure Centre.

Girls of all abilities can learn to dance at The Movement’s Summer Step Up 2 Dance Camp! The sessions are available for 7 to 16 year olds at Springwood Leisure Centre.

Come and make a SPLASH at Queen’s Leisure Centre and Moorways Swimming Pool. Both pools are putting on a number of extra sessions, including Intensive Learn to Swim courses for children and adults, Master Classes for children to learn certain skills and fun activities including breast stroke and snorkelling, Splashout Fun and Inflatable Fun sessions, plus lots of other sessions suitable for the whole family.

Cycle Derby are also putting on lots of activities during the summer, including the Holiday Club which will be taking children on days out around Derby, free Bikeability Level 2 sessions to improve road confidence, and Learn to Ride sessions for beginners.

We welcome young people of all abilities to any of the summer b-active sessions. There will also be Sportsability multi-sports sessions providing fun activities for disabled people aged 10 to 18 year olds at Springwood Leisure Centre on Tuesdays 2, 9, 16 and 23 August.

Join our summer b-active challenge and WIN an annual family Leisure and Culture activity pass! Collect a sticker each time you take part in a b-active activity and attach them to your challenge card, available from the b-active team. When you have five, take your challenge card to a sports centre. Prize draw on 6 September 2011.

For more information, visit www.bactivederby.com, telephone your local sports centre or call 01332 641234, minicom 01332 256666

b-active goes green Little Explorers: Walking to 6 years old 1pm to 2pm. £3.75 each child a session Junior Rangers: 6 to 11 year olds.

10am to 12 noon. £5 each child a session • Darley Park Monday 1, 8, 15, and 22 August.

• Markeaton Park Wednesday 3, 10, 17 and 24 August.

• Chaddesden Park Friday 5, 12, 19 and 26 August.

b-active fun 5 to 7 year olds: 1pm to 2pm 8 to 11 year olds: 2.15pm to 3.15pm • Darley Park Monday 1, 8, 15, and 22 August • Springwood Leisure Centre Tuesday 2, 9, 16 and 23 August Thursday 4, 11, 18 and 25 August • Markeaton Park Wednesday 3, 10, 17 and 24 • Chaddesden Park Friday 5, 12, 19 and 26 August £4 each child a session.

Springtots

(pre-school gymnastics) • Springwood Leisure Centre Wednesday 27 July, 3, 10, 17 August 9 month to 3 year olds: 9.45am to 10.30am 3 to 4 year olds: 10.45am to 11.30am.

4, 5 and 6 year olds*: 11.45am to 12.30pm £3.20 each child a session.

Sportsability Springwood Leisure Centre Tuesday 2, 9, 16 and 23 August 1pm to 2pm. £4 each child a session.

6

www.lotsfortots.co.uk

The Movement’s Summer Step Up 2 Dance Camp 7 to 10 year olds: 9, 10, 11 August.

11 to 16 year olds: 23, 24, 25 August.

Springwood Leisure Centre 10.30am to 2.30pm Visit www.themovementderby.co.uk

Cycle Derby For Cycle Derby’s activities...

• Telephone: 01332 641773 • Email: cyclederby@derby.gov.uk • Visit: www.cyclederby.co.uk

Intensive Learn to Swim 30 minute sessions.

Moorways Swimming Pool 4 day courses, £17 standard, £9.60 RPTL Queen’s Leisure Centre 5 day course, £21.25 standard, £12 RPTL • Swim Ducklings: For under 4s with a parent in the water.

• Swim Level 1, 2, 3 and 4: Follows ASA Swim Levels.

• Adult lessons: Queen’s only.

Swimming Master Classes At Moorways Swimming Pool and Queen’s Leisure Centre.

Swim Level 4 and 5 30 minute session, £4.25 a session.

Swim Level 6 45 minute session, £6.30 a session.

Master classes include: • Diving and • Butterfly water Beginners Diving skills • Snorkelling • Starts and turns • Breaststroke • Introdution to • Back crawl deep water • Front crawl • Stamina.

RPTL: Recreation Passport to Leisure

info@lotsfortots.co.uk

b-active in the park

FREE family activities in Markeaton Park.

Supported by Lots for Tots.

Saturday 30 July, 6, 13 and 20 August, 1pm to 4pm There will be lots of activities for the whole family, including a Lots for Tots activity tent, splash sessions in the paddling pool, a sensory area, den building, tricyles, sessions with Cycle Derby, nature trails and lots more.

For the full programme and to register visit www.bactivederby.com or contact the b-active team on 01332 641234, minicom 01332 256666.

Car parking fees apply.

Barnardo’s BIG TODDLE Animal Adventure Saturday 6 and 20 August, Markeaton Park. 2pm to 4pm (registration from 1.30pm) Take a short walk on the wild side with your little ones to raise money for Barnardo’s.

Bring a picnic and come dressed up as favourite animal. Every toddler taking part will receive a goody bag, medal and certificate.

To register for the event and to get a sponsorship form, visit www.lotsfortots.co.uk, telephone 08456 436848, or email: info@lotsfortots.co.uk.

Registrations will be accepted on the day.

Tel: 08456 436 848 (local rate)

7

B-Active in the Park

Free activities in the Lots for Tots Tent...

Just drop in & join in the fun!

Sat 30th July 1-4pm Splashfit

For children of all ages. Join in all day with boxing & fitness activities, games & skills

1-2pm Sticky Fingers Cookery Parties

Decorate cakes & of course, eat them (to give you energy for all the activities!)

2-4pm The Creation Station

FInd your little one’s inner artist making Noodle Doodle pictures with easy painters and magic maze. Also some colouring and collage pictures.

Sat 6th August

1-2pm Boogie Woogie Babes Age 0-5: From nursery rhymes to Kylie! Get dancing with bubbles, bells- even crocodiles!

2pm Big Toddle Warm up with Diddi Dance 2.30pm Toddle 2-4pm Baby Sensory

Age 0-13 months are welcome to take part in our taster session. Each activity is aimed at aiding & enhancing your baby’s development, but the main emphasis is on having fun with your baby! Baby’s senses will be stimulated by feathers, shakers, pom poms, puppets, bubbles & chiffon scarves, along with musical fun & songs!

Sat 13th August

1-4pm- Westfield Kids Club Sign up for the Westfield Kids Club & get freebies including a DVD.

1-2pm Baby Sensory

Enhance & aid your baby’s development in a fun way. For babies age 0-13 months

2-4pm Kiddi Gym

2-2.20pm Baby Active: 12 weeks- 9 months. a social and interactive class with parent participation - to encourage babies to crawl,roll,explore, learn & play.

2.40-3.10pm Under 3’s: a fun taster session with parental participation to give children a

8

www.lotsfortots.co.uk

go at various activities such as jumping,rolling bouncing, singing etc. as well as parachute games.

3.30-3.50pm 3-5 year olds. An independent fun taster giving your child the opportunity to try skills under the guidance of British Gymnastics Qualified Coaches.

Sat 20th August

1-2pm Sticky Fingers Cookery Parties Decorate cakes & of course, eat them (to give you energy for all the activities!)

2-3pm Music Time

Musical fun for little ones with quirky props & boundless energy.

2pm Big Toddle Warm Up with Diddi Dance 2.30pm Big Toddle 3-4pm Jenny Raphael Baby Massage A short talk including the benefits of baby massage & the role of the International Association of Infant Massage. Following the talk will be a demonstration that parents can join (bring a blanket to lie your baby on).

The Big Toddle Please register for The Big Toddle by emailing your name, child’s name, address & phone number to info@lotsfortots.co.uk. Collect your sponsor money as you go & bring it along to the Toddle. Don’t forget water, a hat & suncream! Participants will receive a medal, certificate, goody bag & drink after the Toddle.

The theme is animals so toddlers can come dressed up. After the toddle will be a Teddy Bear’s Picnic so bring a blanket, food & drink to join in...& their favourite cuddly animal of course! info@lotsfortots.co.uk

Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser

School’s Out Club www.schoolsoutclub.com

Flexible, affordable, all year round, wrap around childcare. Available for children aged 3-14 years with age related areas.

Schools Out Club provide childcare from 7am-6pm with Free online Registration.

Serving schools & nurseries across Derby & Derbyshire.

Choose from Breakfast Clubs, After School Clubs and our fantastic Holiday Club.

Sports, cookery, optional trips and much more!

Whitecross Nursery Jointly working in Partnership with Whitecross Nursery. e.g 3 Full days: 7am-6pm Wow only £68.80!

Contact us: Tel: 01332 737947 07984908836 Email: info@schoolsoutclub.com

Ofsted 2010 rated- OUTSTANDING ‘The judgement of outstanding means your setting is exceptional and significant elements of your work are exemplary.’

LOCAL, FRESH, HEALTHY & AFFORDABLE

Shop, Café, and Plant Sales 10am – 4pm Monday – Sunday

We have lots of children’s activities throughout July & August, plus free expert gardening advise and demonstrations with our Gardening Guru on 2nd & 30th July & 3rd September.

For more event information visit the Food Hub for a leaflet or follow us on Facebook - Foodhub@broomfieldhall

&

CA FE

TH E

VO UC HE Th eC R af é

Tel: 01332 836631 Fax: 01332 836601 Follow us on twitter: @foodhubderby

FO R

Food Hub @ Broomfield Broomfield Hall, Morley, Ilkeston, Derby DE7 6DN

Bo -B ar uy Th d t e S and wo m re h ge ai ce op to nm i ne e do ve a -Sp ze co en ch als n m d Br p £1 ilds from oo lim 0 m o m en or ea u fie ta m l r ld ry ore free Spe eg ha a cia gs lf nd ls a

Support your local Growers and Producers

SH OP

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL OFFERS DURING JULY & AUGUST WITH THIS ADVERTISEMENT

Tel: 08456 436 848 (local rate)

9

Lots of Mail...

It’s great to get hear from you- if you have a recommendation you want to share, drop me a line!

Dear Lots For Tots, As a Mum of two gorgeous girls I feel compelled to write to you regarding the excellent “Fun 4 Baby” and “Springtots” courses at Springwood Leisure Centre and Moorways Sports Centre. Whilst on maternity leave after the birth of my 2nd child, I looked for activities for my eldest, then just over 2 years. A few friends of mine with children of the same age attended the Beginners Springtots class (walking- 2.5 years old) at Springwood on Tuesdays so we decided to go along. My eldest was slow to crawl and walk so to see her develop in confidence whilst climbing the apparatus with me by her side was a delight. She learnt to jump, do forward rolls, walk on a balance beam and much more. Her confidence has grown so much that she has been asked to attend the Intermediates Springtots class (2.5-3 years). This interim class allows parents to come along whilst the children are coached by professional gymnastics coaches. This will pave the way for her independence and further confidence for when she attends the Advanced Springtots class (3-4 years) where parents don’t stay.

Whilst at the Beginners class, the instructors made me aware of the “Fun 4 Baby” class, also at Springwood, for little ones who are between 12 weeks-walking. This has developed my little baby’s skills. She loves it as she interacts with me, the instructors and other babies. Getting used to the environment there will help when she also walks, progressing onto the next class.

If anybody is looking for physical development for their children I wholeheartedly recommend these courses.

Anna.

Calling all breast feeding mums.......

I just wanted to let you all know (if you haven’t discovered it already) about the Bookcafe, in the Cornmarket, Derby. Breast feeding your little one is not always that discreet and I often ended up eating a sandwich in a parent room to save sitting in one of the many glass windowed cafe’s. No more.... I found the Bookcafe in the Cornmarket is fab, although there are a couple of stairs to get in, the friendly staff are only to pleased to oblige with your pram and once inside there is ample room to manoeuvre it! The cafe goes back a long way and has comfy seats at the back and the place just has a very comfortable feel about it. They do a lovely coffee and a loyalty card so your 10th one is free!

I can’t recommend this place enough, try it for yourself and if you fancy a night out instead, I understand they are going to be doing wine and freshly baked pizza nights soon too!

Mel & Sophie (6 months).

10

www.lotsfortots.co.uk

info@lotsfortots.co.uk

Our DCitC Competition WInner Parents tells us Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser about Charles’ fantastic Day with Rammie Charles was excited from the moment he knew he’d won, he absolutely loves Rammie & Derby County Football Club.

We had to show him on the calender exactly when his “Special Guest” experience was & we counted down every Saturday with him. Two months is a very long time for a 3 & a half yr old, but he totally understood & even to this day, it is a favourite topic of conversation with him!

On the actual day, it was an amazing fantastic family day. We had Grandma, & Grandads, Mummy & Daddy. We both took the opportunity to go pitch side for his big run on the pitch, (in which I cried with pride). He was the youngest on the day & was a bit left behind as they ran out of the tunnel with Rammie- his little legs could not carry him as fast as the others! This didn’t bother him at all, he was in his element & just cut across the pitch. As he made his way to the East Stand he received an almighty cheer from both Rammie & the DCFC fans!!

Here is Charles’ experience in his own words: “The day was good. I love Rammie.

The pitch was cold. Rammie fell over which was funny & then he came out in a green kit wearing gloves” The whole experience was brilliant including the help of Carly before & after the event & Laura & Emily on the day. A special thank you to them & good luck to Carly for the future (she’ll know what we mean!). The prize has meant so much to Charles, we’ll treasure the photos & memories for ever! If Charles had his way, he’d be Rammies special guest for every home game!!

Thank you Lots for Tots for running the competition, thank you Derby County in the Community & Rammie for the Special Guest & Trophy, A brilliant day had by all!!!!

The Pennington Family xxx

THANK YOU! THANK YOU THANK YOU Bump to Five ted us at this year’s por sup To everyone who zing day!

Show ... what an ama an incredible Memorial Fund raised The Isabella Peatfield means we have tic achievement and £800 which is a fantas luding swings inc d, a whole playgroun buy to e abl Sri Lanka - a n bee now on the south coast of ool sch y ser nur a after the Boxing Day and slides for just a few years ago d ate ast dev was ch place whi Tsunami. to everyone who bought £267 so warmest thanks sed and we rai ne alo fle The raf were lucky winners hope lots of readers and ful der won h suc d raffle tickets and I tors too who donate ibi exh the s. ces all suc get mustn’t for such a wonderful helped make the show generous prizes and la stand at the thing from the Isabel any ing buy on out If you missed ts, bags or bracelets in either the t-shir d ste ere further int are and show peatfield.co.uk for site at www.isabella please visit our web information. e in Sri Lanka if it done the things we hav h appreciated.

We could never have port - and it is muc sup tic tas fan s thi weren’t for in the next issue... playground will follow new the of es tur Pic Kim Peatfield

Tel: 08456 436 848 (local rate)

11

Lots on Local.. July Thu 14th July 12.30-2.30pm Teddy Bear’s Picnic Planet Happy, Heage Rd Ind Est, Ripley DE6 3GH Includes picnic lunch box, themed activities, treat for each child & 6x4 professional photo Tickets £7.95 Please Pre-book. 01773 748600 www.planethappy.info

Wed 20th-Thu 21st July 11am-3.30pm A Calke Bear Treasure Hunt Calke Abbey, Ticknall Follow the trail to the hiding place of the Calke bear. Discover some of the wildlife that lives in the grounds. Bring along your own bear & an adult. Garden ticket required. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke

Sat 16th July 11am-2pm Street Lane School Summer Fair Street Lane, Denby Loads of indoor and outside activities for the family including face painting, tin-can alley, ball in a bucket, indoor crafts and many more.

Refreshments also available.

Wed 20th July 8-9.30pm Sing for your Supper Choir Concert Evergreen Hall, Cornhill, Allestree, Derby Local Allestree Choir, Sing for your Supper perform a range of songs from U2 & Maroon Five to a James Bond Medley. Tickets £5 on the door includes an interval drink. Pre-book & save £1. Raffle & ticket proceeds go to The Isabella Peatfield Memorial Fund. Call Freya 07723 713125 or email sing4yoursupper@hotmail.com

Sat 16 July–Sun 11 September Maize Maze opens for 2011 Postern House Farm, Tatenhill, Burton DE13 9SJ With a Shaun the Sheep theme. Can you help Shaun find his friends who are lost in the giant maize maze. Fabulous Shaun the Sheep activity book for every child. Come and meet Shaun the Sheep in person on Saturday 16 July around lunchtime. www.adventurefarm.co.uk 01283 533933 Sat 16th July 5pm-9pm John Port School Summer Festival.

Main St, Etwall DE65 6LU Come along and have some fun. Enjoy a live band,and other displays. Bouncy castle, BBQ, tombola, raffle and penalty shoot out and lots of other games with cash prizes. This year we have our very own fun fair and craft village. Fun family entertainment, not to be missed.

Sat 16th 3.30pm, Sun 17th July 1.30pm Cine Kids- Yogi Bear QUAD, Market Place, Derby Just £3 per person for ‘Cine Kids Club’ members. Contact QUAD Box office to find out how to join the Cine Kids club, or see: www. derbyquad.co.uk/whats-on/cinema-listings

12

www.lotsfortots.co.uk

Sat 23rd-Thu 28th July Cine Kids- Hop QUAD, Market Place, Derby Just £3 per person for ‘Cine Kids Club’ members. Contact QUAD Box office for screening times and to find out how to join the Cine Kids club, or see: www.derbyquad.co.uk/ whats-on/cinema-listings Mon 25th-Wed 27th July 9.30am-2.30pm One Year to Go Summer School Déda Academy, Chapel St, Derby The Déda|Academy Summer School is 3 days of action-packed, Olympic-inspired dancing at Déda! Come and celebrate the countdown to the greatest show on earth with us.

We will be working together to create a dance piece which will then be performed at a special sport and arts event in Derby City Market place on 27 July, exactly one year to go before the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This event is part of The International Cultural Festival in Derby.

Aimed at young people aged 7-13 years. www.deda.uk.com

info@lotsfortots.co.uk

13

July..

Mon 25 July 11am Tue 26 & Thu 28th July 2pm Craft Sessions Thu 28th July 10am-5pm Home Start Nearly New Sale Chucklebutties, Belper Mills, Belper DE56 1YD Raising money for our local Home Start group which supports families with pre-school children. Loads of great quality baby and children’s clothes, maternity wear, toys and equipment. Grab a bargain or bring your stuff to donate. 01773 880123 www.chucklebutties.co.uk Mon 25th-Fri 29th July Holiday Football Coaching University of Derby, Kedleston Rd, Derby Summer Holiday Football Coaching with Derby County in the Community now at the University of Derby. £10 a day or £45 for the week. Quote Lots for Tots to receive the whole week for £40.

See p.13 for details. 01332 667575 www.dcitcommunity.com

Wed 27th July 10am-4pm FREE Derby’s ‘One Year to Go’ Celebration Market Place, Derby Free event, celebrating exactly one year before the 2012 Olympics. Includes sport & arts companies such as Déda, Quad, Derby Gymnastics Club & more. 01332 641234 Thu 29th July 2-3.30pm Children’s Wildlife Wander at Kedleston Enjoy a walk with the Wardens looking for wildlife around the park. £1.50 for children.

01332 842191 Fri 29th July 11am-3pm Wild Fridays at Kedleston Hall Enjoy a different trail & craft activities each Friday throughout the holidays. Children £1.50 01332 842191 Fri 29th July-Thu 4th August Cine Kids- Rio QUAD, Market Place, Derby

Tue 26th July 9.30am-3.30pm Family Fun Day Market Place, Derby Derby’s Tourist Information Centre is holding a family fun day aimed at informing families of where to go and what to do during the summer holidays. There will be lots of entertainment and plenty of activities for the kids to do, so come along and join in the fun.

Sat 30th-Sun 31 July Superheroes Weekend Postern House Farm, Tatenhill, Burton DE13 9SJ Come dressed as your favourite superhero and you could win a pair of tickets to see Captain America at Burton Cineworld. Free Ice Cream for all children who come dressed as a superhero. www.advenurefarm.co.uk 01283 533933

Wed 27th July 9.30-11am Harry the Play Bus at Boulton Lane Toddler Group Boulton Lane Community Centre, Alvaston Boulton Lane Toddler Group continues through the holidays & kicks off with a visit from Kidz Bus. Children will be divided into age ranges so little ones don’t get squashed. £4 for 1st child, £3 for siblings, £1.75 for under 9 months.

Normal £1.75 applies if people wish to attend the toddler group but not go on the bus.

Refreshments and snacks are included.. 01332 230950

Sat 30th July 1-4pm B-Active in the Park Mundy Play Centre, Markeaton Park, Derby An afternoon of FREE fun & activities. Come along to Markeaton Park this summer for ‘B-Active in the park’, supported by Lots for Tots, which offers FREE activities for all of the family on Saturday 30 July, 6, 13 and 20 August, 1pm to 4pm. Fun activities include making a splash in the paddling pool with floats and toys, exploring the park on a nature trail or learn to ride a bike with Cycle Derby. See pages 4-9 for full details

14

www.lotsfortots.co.uk

info@lotsfortots.co.uk

Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser

Tel: 08456 436 848 (local rate)

15

The Coffee Books | Gifts |

www.thebookcafe.co.uk 21 Cornmarket (opp Primark) Derby

“A recipe of great books, quirky gifts, gorgeous cards, all blended together in a relaxing, inspiring & friendly café environment.”

Soak up the surroundings, browse the books & gifts, & enjoy a leisurely lunch at our Cathedral Quarter Cafe..

Everyone knows we are long established in Westfield but many don’t realise we also have a bigger cafe in Cornmarket (opposite Primark).

Full of character and charm, more space, wider menu and now with our new alcohol license, Free chocolate for it’s a fabulous place to meet with friends (and children & hot drink children!) for an adult with this Sandwiches/paninis/bagels and rustic baguettes voucher are made fresh to order. We make & bake lots of Valid until 30/09/11 our food fresh, every day, including our famous Name............................................................. scones which many of our customers say are the Email....................................................... best in Derby!

Children’s Cookery Parties Fun, Sticky & Educational!

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

16

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

www.lotsfortots.co.uk

info@lotsfortots.co.uk

Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser

Come & join us this Summer with our weekly sessions for 1-11 year olds

• Explore Ideas • Discover what happens when...

• Develop important skills Melbourne Leisure Centre 9.45am

Wednesdays- 27th July, 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th August

Mickleover Community Centre 9.45am Tuesdays- 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd August Thursdays- 28th July, 4th, 11th, 18th & 24th August

£4.50 per session or book a full set & get one session free!

Sibling Discounts available

Contact Lucy: 0844 854 9110 lucy@thecreationstation.co.uk www.thecreationstation.co.uk

Meet Harry the Double Decker Bus!

Harry will travel to your party or special occasion and will park outside your home (location permitting). Full of toys, slides and ballpits, offering a variety of party packages to suit 3 to 10 years for up to 20 children.

From one hour to two hour parties, tailored to suit your requirements.

Goodie bags, face painting and karaeoke also available!

Book a 2 hour party for only £160 quote LfT Valid until 30/09/11

Also available for hire for fun days or events

Call 0845 095 4000 www.kidz-bus.co.uk Tel: 08456 436 848 (local rate)

17

Just So Special Family Weekend The 2011 Just So Festival near Leek, Staffordshire is a 3 day weekend of creativity, art, music and literature- A family festival whose whole ethos revolves around creating a safe, friendly and stimulating environment for children from 0-12 years old.

As Just So Festival Director Sarah Bird explains, “Our commitment is to enable our festival families with very young children to have the freedom to experience and immerse themselves in the wealth of entertainment and creativity that Just So Festival has to offer. Our Peekaboo glade is a designated area of the site where our 0-4 year olds and their parents can enjoy some quiet time together or engage in a choice of activities that will stimulate or settle young minds.”

Some of the highlights of this year’s program for babies and toddlers include: the Playtime Area – with singing, toys, games and paper play; The Tiny Library – a baby library stocked with fabulous books provided by a range of

publishers; Choral Lullabies – a bedtime gathering with singing and lullabies to send your little ones to sleep; Baby Yoga – teaching simple yoga techniques for both baby and parent ; and the Breastfeeding Boudoir - a relaxing place for mums to come and breast or bottle feed their babies, with comfy seats, magazines and other mums to chat to.

Director and mother of four, Rowan Hoban offers her top survival tips for parents and babies attending the festival this year, “I’ll be making full use of our clean and convenient nappy changing facilities which are on hand for our festival families and I’d recommend bringing along a number of essentials, such as warm blankets, hats, suncream, waterproofs and the all-important baby wipes and handgel to make your festival experience as comfortable as possible for our little festivalgoers.”

To win a family day ticket to Just So Festival Just answer this question: What is the name of the designated area for 0-4 year olds?

Email your answer to info@lotsfortots.co.uk or by post to Lots for Tots, PO Box 7769, Derby DE1 0SN. Closing Date Midnight on 5th August 2011.

Prize is non-transferable. Family ticket is for up to 2 adults & their children & includes participation in all festival activities.

Winner name & location will be published in issue 16 of Lots for Tots. 1 entry accepted per household.

18

www.lotsfortots.co.uk

www.justsofestival.org.uk info@lotsfortots.

19-21 Augustco.uk

Tel: 08456 436 848 (local rate)

19

Lots on Local.. August Mon 1st August 2pm Wed 3rd & Fri 5th August 11am Craft Sessions Chucklebutties, Belper Mills, Belper

Mon 1st-Fri 5th August 9am-3pm Light Films and Déda Film & Dance Summer School £90 for the week (includes lunch, snacks and drinks each day) Become a film maker in a week at the Film & Dance Summer School. You will take part in funky dance workshops with Déda Dance Artists that will help you create original, fun energetic movement to give your film that WOW factor.

Perform, shoot, direct and produce your film as a group over 5 days using professional camera equipment and expertise from Light Films.

The film will premiere on Saturday 3 September at 11am at Déda’s Theatre. Everyone taking part will receive a copy of the DVD, performance and film certificates and a goody bag.

For young people aged 5-11 years www.deda.uk.com Tue 2nd & 15th August 11am-3.30pm Games People Played Calke Abbey, Ticknall, S.Derbys Join in some games from the past & present at our family fun day. Free event, normal admission charges apply. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Calke Wed 3rd August 6.30-9pm Pinnochio Calke Abbey, Ticknall, S.Derbys A family classic for age 5 upwards. Outdoor performance so please dress appropriately.

Booking essential 0844 2491895 Thu 4th, 11th 18th & 25th August 2-3.30pm Children’s Wildlife Wander Kedleston Hall, Kedleston Enjoy a walk with the Wardens looking for wildlife around the park. £1.50 for children.

01332 842191 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kedleston

20

www.lotsfortots.co.uk

Fri 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th August 11-3pm Wild Fridays at Kedleston Hall Enjoy a different trail & craft activities each Friday throughout the holidays. Children £1.50 01332 842191 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ kedleston

Fri 5th-Sun 7th August 11am, 2.30pm/6pm Shaun’s Big Show Great Hall, Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby Come and join Shaun and his friends in their very own live show. All your favourite characters from the hit BBC show will be here including Bitzer, Shirley, Timmy and the rest of the flock in this magical, fully choreographed music and dance extravaganza.

Shaun is stage struck and has decided to put on a very special show for all his friends, so get ready for some fabulous madcap mayhem as they dance and prance their way through a series of wonderful adventures under the nose of the short-sighted Farmer.

Sat 6th August 1-4pm B-Active in the Park & The Big Toddle Markeaton Park, Derby An afternoon of FREE fun & activities. Come along to Markeaton Park this summer for ‘B-Active in the park’, supported by Lots for Tots, which offers FREE activities for all of the family on Saturday 30 July, 6, 13 and 20 August, 1pm to 4pm. Fun activities include making a splash in the paddling pool with floats and toys, exploring the park on a nature trail or learn to ride a bike with Cycle Derby. The Big Toddle starts at 2pm.

See pages 4-9 for full details Sat 6th August Agri-lympics Charity Fun Day Postern House Farm, Tatenhill, Burton DE13 9SJ Watch the teams compete in disciplines such as tractor pulling and straw bale rolling in our annual crazy farm based sports competition to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Care. www.adventurefarm.co.uk 01283 533933

info@lotsfortots.co.uk

Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser

WE BUY PROPERTY

*Thinking of selling? * House not selling? *Been on the market for months? *Forced to sell? * Financial Difficulties? *Bereavement property? * Relocating? *Don’t want to become a landlord?

ANY CONDITION OR SITUATION CONSIDERED

We can HELP YOU + NO FEES + FAIR MARKET VALUE so CONTACT US TODAY 0844 5763 378/ 07891 048721 info@GDMproperty.co.uk

Little Used

16 Uttoxeter Road, Mickleover, Derby DE3 ODA 01332 513144

Agency for the re-sale of pre-loved Ladies Fashion, Children’s Wear, Toys & Baby equipment.

SHAUN’S BIG SHOW Fri 5 - Sun 7 Aug ASSEMBLY ROOMS - Great Hall £15, under 16s £13, Family Ticket (2 adults, 2 children) £50

Open Farm • Tea Rooms • Farm Shop • Feed the animals & play on toy tractors at our real working farm • Delicious Home Made Food & Children’s Menu in our Tea Rooms • Browse the Farm Shop stocked with our own farm reared meat, home made pies & fresh local produce • Open 7 days a week, free parking Tea Rooms 8am-5pm Farm Shop 10am-5pm

•

Spend over £10 & get free admission to the Farm!

Markeaton Lane, Markeaton Village, Derby DE22 4NH 01332 343689

THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR Fri 16 & Sat 17 Sep ASSEMBLY ROOMS - Great Hall £10

NUMBERJACKS Sat 5 Nov ASSEMBLY ROOMS - Great Hall £12.50, under 16s £10

BOX OFFICE

01332 255800 www.derbylive.co.uk Tel: 08456 436 848 (local rate)

21

August..

Sat 6th August 2pm-4pm Children’s Nearly New Sale Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane, Hilton DE65 5GH Quality Baby and Children’s Clothing, Toys, Nursery Equipment and more..Homemade Cakes, Free Parking. Admission 50p, kids free, Sellers only £7 per table, sell as many items as you like. For more details www.totstabletop. co.uk or email : info@totstabletop.co.uk 07983 754 366 Sun 7th August 11am-4pm Amber Valley RUFC Family Fun Day Lower Somercoates, Alfreton Raffle, bouncy castles, BBQ and the launch of the blood bike charity, plus more. www. ambervalleyrugbyclub.co.uk Mon 8th-Fri 12th August Holiday Football Coaching University of Derby, Kedleston Rd, Derby DE22 1GB Summer Holiday Football Coaching with Derby County in the Community now at the University of Derby. £10 a day or £45 for the week. Quote Lots for Tots to receive the whole week for £40.

See p.13 for details. 01332 667575 www.dcitcommunity.com Tue 9th August 11am (under 5s only) Craft Session Wed 10th August 11am Top of the Tots Dance, sing and shake your thing with Mark Lilley, local musician.

Wed 10th August, 2pm Bug biscuits cookery session Chucklebutties, Belper Mills, Belper Wed 10th August ‘Let’s Pretend’ Live Stage Show Westfield, Derby See Little Charley Bear as seen on CBeebies.

Visit www.westfield.com/derby for more details & see page 2.

22

www.lotsfortots.co.uk

Thu 11th August 11am-3pm Kids Summer Swap Shop CUBE Cafe, Déda, Chapel St, Derby While parents browse the stalls, children can get stuck into our craft workshops, be transformed by face painters, have fun on our bouncy castle and enjoy our toy area in the CUBE. Scrumptious, Coffee, cakes, snacks and lunch are available all day.

Bring kids clothes 0 – 12 yrs all sizes, colours and brands welcome just make sure your items are clean and in good condition …

1. Bring kids clothes 2. Drop your clothes off the week before and exchange them for vouchers to use on the day.

3. Come along on the day to find clothes the next size up, next season or next year.

Tickets £1, coffee, snacks and lunch available all day. Book your tickets on 01332 370911 cube@deda.uk.com www.deda.uk.com/cube Thu 11th August 4-6.30pm Outdoor Theatre: Fantastic Mr Fox Kedleston Hall, Kedleston Enjoy the classic Roald Dahl story brought magically to life on stage in the pleasure grounds. Bring warm/ waterproof clothing, a rug or low backed chair & something to eat.

Adult £12, Children £8 Family ticket £25 (1 adult, 2 children), or £32 (2 adults, 2 children) 01332 842191 kedlestonhall@nationaltrust.org.uk Sat 13th August 1-4pm B-Active in the Park Mundy Play Centre, Markeaton Park, Derby An afternoon of FREE fun & activities. Come along to Markeaton Park this summer for ‘B-Active in the park’, supported by Lots for Tots, which offers FREE activities for all of the family on Saturday 30 July, 6, 13 and 20 August, 1pm to 4pm. Fun activities include making a splash in the paddling pool with floats and toys, exploring the park on a nature trail or learn to ride a bike with Cycle Derby. See pages 4-9 for full details

info@lotsfortots.co.uk

Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser

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

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

Heage Lane, Etwall, Derby DE65 6LS 01283 735063

www.highfieldshappyhens.co.uk

• Varied & vibrant toddler activitymornings • Popular venue for group visits & parties • Clock Café for good food & drinks • Free holiday events & activities • Look no further for the biggest and best venue & FREE DAY A T facilities in South HOLID SCHOOL Premier Children’s A Derbyshire FOR 1 Y CLUB s t Indoor Adventure * SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLUB Quote READER Lf Terms T/HDP at re 1st re & Conditio ception Play & Party Centres coming this summer: ader ns ap to p Great value child care in an action-packed setting!

01332 346699

ly: re 1 Child spond on ly . only.

Derby

www.hickorydickorys.co.uk DE22 3FP (near Markeaton Park)

Tel: 08456 436 848 (local rate)

23

August

Tue 16th August 10.30am-3pm Rebecca Louise Gifts Wed 17th August 2pm Bug biscuits cookery session Thu 18th Aug 11am-3pm Hold a Bug Day Visit from Derby Museums with live stick insects and other bugs. Come along and have a hold, if you dare!

Fri 19th August 2pm Craft Session Chucklebutties, Belper Mills, Belper Fri 19th August ‘Let’s Pretend” Meet & Greet Sessions Westfield, Derby Free meet & greet sessions. Collect a wristband from the Concierge desk from 9am. Visit www. westfield.com/derby for more details & see page 2.

Fri 19th - Sun 21st August Just So Festival Barnswood, nr Leek, Staffs A weekend-long festival for families with children age 0-11. See page 18 for more details & visit www.justsofestival.org.uk Sat 20th-Sun 21st August Scarecrow Workshop!

Postern House Farm, Tatenhill, Burton DE13 9SJ Build your own scarecrow craft workshop, we’ll even supply the old clothes & straw. Prizes for the best scarecrows. www.adventurefarm.co.uk 01283 533933 Sat 20th August 1-4pm B-Active in the Park & The Big Toddle Markeaton Park, Derby An afternoon of FREE fun & activities. Come along to Markeaton Park this summer for ‘B-Active in the park’, supported by Lots for Tots, which offers FREE activities for all of the family on Saturday 30 July, 6, 13 and 20 August, 1pm to 4pm. Fun activities include making a splash in the paddling pool with floats and toys, exploring

24

www.lotsfortots.co.uk

the park on a nature trail or learn to ride a bike with Cycle Derby. The Big Toddle starts at 2pm.

See pages 4-9 for full details Mon 22nd-Fri 26th August Holiday Football Coaching University of Derby, Kedleston Rd, Derby DE22 1GB Summer Holiday Football Coaching with Derby County in the Community now at the University of Derby. £10 a day or £45 for the week. Quote Lots for Tots to receive the whole week for £40.

See p.13 for details. 01332 667575 www.dcitcommunity.com Tue 23rd August ‘Let’s Pretend” Meet & Greet Sessions Westfield, Derby Free meet & greet sessions. Collect a wristband from the Concierge desk from 9am. Visit www. westfield.com/derby for more details & see page 2.

Tue 23rd August 3pm Wacky Wild Animal Party With animal-themed fun, games, face painting and a fabulous wild animal party tea. Come as your favourite animal and enter our bestdressed competition. Tickets are £7.25 on the door, only £6.50 if booked in advance.

Wed 24th August 10am-5pm Garry Rawlings Photography Studio portraits at school photograph prices, no need to book, only pay for the prints you want.

Fri 26th August 11am Craft session Chucklebutties, Belper Mills, Belper Thu 25th August 10am-5pm Home Start Nearly New Sale Chucklebutties, Belper Mills, Belper Raising money for our local Home Start group which supports families with pre-school children. Loads of great quality baby and children’s clothes, maternity wear, toys and equipment. Grab a bargain or bring your stuff to donate. 01773 880123

info@lotsfortots.co.uk

Please mention Lots1 09/05/2010 for Tots when contacting an advertiser Litfield_Matlock_FP_advert_v4_Layout 16:06 Page 1

A GREAT DAY OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY

Set in part of a 600 acre working farm Childrens parties Special rates for schools & organised groups n Open 7 Days a week n

n

n

INCORPORATING - Two Dales Riding School & Trekking Centre Fully qualified instructors are available for group or private individual lessons. If you would like a lesson or to go pony trekking, then booking is essential.

Follow the brown signs at the top of Slack Hill, A632 and from the A6 at Darley Dale

01246 590200

Call for information or bookings JAGGERS LANE, NEAR TWO DALES, MATLOCK DE4 5LH

www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk

Déda is... Dance Performance Classes Art Cafe|Bar www.deda.uk.com

Summer Activities at Déda

Monday 1 to Friday 5 August, 9am-3pm

Keep your little-ones occupied over the holidays!

Film & Dance Summer School (ages 5-11)

Friday mornings until 26 August Creative movement classes for toddlers Rompers for 6mths-2yrs (9.30-10.15am) Stompers for 2-4yrs (10.30-11.15am) Tickets £3.50 Monday 23 to Wednesday 25 July, 9.30-2.30pm Déda|Academy Summer School (ages 7-13) Three days of action-packed, Olympic-inspired dancing at Déda!

Over three days we will be working together to create a dance piece which will then be performed in Derby City Market place on 27 July.

Become a film maker in a week!

Take part in funky dance workshops with Déda Dance Artists that will help you create original, fun energetic movement to give your film that WOW factor.

Perform, shoot, direct and produce your film as a group over 5 days using professional equipment and expertise from Light Films.

Everyone taking part will receive a copy of the DVD, certificates and a goody bag.

For more information, visit www.deda.uk.com or call the Box Office on 01332 370911 Déda, Chapel Street, Derby, DE1 3GU Tel: 08456 436 848 (local rate)

25

August..

Sun 28th-Mon 29th August Bank Holiday Music & Fun Weekend!

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

Wed 31st August 10-11am Baby Sensory Taster Session Littleover Methodist Church, Constable Dr Award winning classes for babies from birth to 13 months running in Littleover from 31st August.

Book a free taster session, contact Claire at derbyeast@babysensory.co.uk 07967 485855

Tue 30th August-Tue 6th September Pride Veterinary Centre Open Week Competitions & activities throughout the week plus a voucher booklet for special offers. www.prideveterinarycentre.co.uk

While every effort is made to ensure details are correct at the tme of going to print, times & dates are subject to change.

Please check before you set off.

Tue 30th August 11am-1pm Teddy Bear’s Picnic Planet Happy, Heage Rd Ind Est, Ripley Includes picnic lunch box, themed activities, treat for each child & 6x4 professional photo Tickets Please Pre-book.

01773 748600 Lots £7.95 for Tots June Ad 24/6/11 2:56 pm www.planethappy.info

Don’t forget to tell them you found it in Lots for Tots!

Page 1

Brunswood Farm, Locko Road, Spondon, Derby DE21 7BU

bluebells

NOW OPEN

at Brunswood Farm

Food Cabins

lunch now available from outside cabins in the Play Area

Fun For The Family!

Open: seven days a week (throughout July and August) Times: 10.30am until 5.30pm Summer Holiday at Bluebells see website for further activities

New extended Animal Area

Real Dairy Ice Cream | Café | Farm Shop Play Area | Animal Patch | Seasonal Events Breakfast • Morning Coffee • Lunch • Afternoon Tea

t: 01332 673924 e: INFO@BLUEBELLDAIRY.CO.UK w: WWW.BLUEBELLDAIRY.CO.UK

26

www.lotsfortots.co.uk

info@lotsfortots.co.uk

Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser

Tel: 08456 436 848 (local rate)

27

Lots on Local.. September

Thu 1st September 10-11am New Baby Sensory Classes Jangala Soft Play Centre, Hilton Business Park Award winning classes for babies from birth to 13 months starts at Jangala.

Book a free taster session, contact Claire at derbyeast@babysensory.co.uk 07967 485855 Thu 1st September 2-3.30pm Children’s Wildlife Wander Kedleston Hall, Kedleston Enjoy a walk with the Wardens looking for wildlife around the park. £1.50 for children.

01332 842191 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ kedleston Fri 2nd September 11am-3pm Wild Fridays at Kedleston Hall Enjoy a different trail & craft activities each Friday throughout the holidays. Children £1.50 01332 842191 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ kedleston Fri 2nd-Sun 4th September Chatsworth Country Fair Chatsworth House, Bakewell Sun 4th September from 6pm The Darley Park Concert Darley Park, Darley Abbey With an amazing firework finale, come along and be part of the audience at the UK’s biggest free outdoor classical concert, in the stunning natural amphitheatre of Darley Park.

Sat 10th September Party in Osmaston Park Osmaston Park Road Family fun day with medieval jousting, meet & greet Peppa Pig & Ben & Holly, live music from Gareth Gates, Leon Jackson & others, artists, stalls, funfair & more.

28

www.lotsfortots.co.uk

Sat 10th-Sun 11th September Spondon Carnival Bluebells Dairy, Locko Road, Spondon, Derby Saturday evening 5-11pm- local music festival.

Children’s inflatables, fairground, catering & licenced bar. £1 entry, Free entry to under 16s.

Sunday is Carnival Day with fairground, inflatables, catering, licenced bar, stalls for all ages, dance arena & main arena, carnival band, dog competition, gymnastics & martial arts displays, Choirs & live music. £1 entry, under 18’s free.

Sat 10th-Sun 11th September PJ Moonlight Maze Postern House Farm, Tatenhill, Burton DE13 9SJ A moonlight maze with a difference…turn up in your pyjamas and join the fun! Spot prizes for jim jam wearing maze visitors. Open until 10.30pm – bring a torch! 01283 533933 www.adventurefarm.co.uk Fri 16th-Sat 17th September 12 & 2.30pm (Fri), 10.30am & 1pm (Sat) The Very Hungry Caterpillar Great Hall, Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby The Very Hungry Caterpillar follows the wonderful adventures of a very tiny and very hungry caterpillar that progresses through an amazing variety of foods towards his eventual metamorphosis into a beautiful butterfly.

Box Office 01332 255800 www.derbylive.co.uk Fri 16th-Sat 17th September 7.30pm Sat Matinee 2.30pm DanceBeats “Just Want to Dance” Guildhall Theatre, Market Place, DE1 3AE DanceBeats’ 2nd annual show, with around 120 students from across Derbyshire performing, aged 3-25 years of age! Tickets only available directly from DanceBeats. Adults £7.50, Concessions £6 (under 13yr or over 65years).

Please see www.partybeats.co.uk for details

info@lotsfortots.co.uk

Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser

Thu 22nd September 10am Self-Help for Parents Workshop Mickleover Community Centre, Uttoxeter Rd, Mickleover An informal workshop aiming to help reduce your stress levels. See p37 for details. Contact Jo Bailey Councelling & Psychotherapy on 07553 096511 www.jobaileycounsellingandpsychotherapy.co.uk

Fri 23rd- Sat 24th September Derby Festé 2011 Market Place & Cathedral Quarter Derby Festé returns for a fifth year, bringing world-class live performance, music, film and spectacle to Derby!

This year’s festival will bring a variety of international and local artists together for two days of breathtaking live performances to stimulate your senses. The schedule for 2011 will include the return of Sarruga, who thrilled Derby with their giant insects and dragons in 2007 and 2008, with another of their jawdropping shows.

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

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

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

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

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

www.eastmidlandsbabyandtoddlershow.co.uk

Fri 16th September-30th October Observation Wheel Market Place, Derby

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

Be part of something special!

Join Humphrey and friends for

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

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

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

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

Registered Charity No: 288018

ChildrensTrust-Ad-2011.indd 1

Tel: 08456 436 848 (local rate)

29 12/05/2011 11:25

Lots of Gifts...

Graphic Designer & Mum, Holly Howson explains how her clever little baby inspired “Clever Little Baby”!

Well, it all started when I quit my job, sold my house, moved to Devon, gave birth to my beautiful little girl Emilia, renovated a new property and set up my own graphic design company. This was all in the space of a year and it was quite a lot to take on all at the same time.

When Emilia reached 9 months, I heard lots of people saying babies can learn to read at a young age. So I searched the Internet and found footage of children reading from words scribbled on bits of paper.

That’s when the metaphorical light bulb appeared above my head, I had an idea – I’ll make my own set of flash cards to test the theory with Millie.

I started by using some of the words she was forming at the time. Her favorite was ‘star’, inspired by her Nanny’s fairy lights.

I added a few more that I thought she might see on her trips to the countryside and created a rather crude set of 10 laminated cards. Before I knew it, she was picking up

30

www.lotsfortots.co.uk

the correct cards, making sounds and saying a few words. The theory was true!

Then came Christmas.

In my quest for a unique gift for my nephew, Charley. I decided to produce another set of cards.

I realised there needed to be more cohesion to the set rather than the random words I’d used for Emilia’s.

My starting point was Charley’s love of lion’s roarrrr!

And so the first set of cards was born ‘Into the Wild’!

The set went down a treat and my brother told how Charley used the cards everyday and could recognize the whole set, fantastic!

Then the ideas came flooding in, and between caring for a lively baby, working as a graphic designer and having very little sleep, I began to draw the other 4 sets.

After 2 years of development the ‘Clever Little Baby’ flash cards are ready to launch.

I really hope that these cards inspire both children and parents, most of all I hope they make you smile.

www.cleverlittlebaby.co.uk

info@lotsfortots.co.uk

Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser

Nitroblaze

The online store for Outdoor stuff!

ride-on toys rc models www.Nitroblaze.co.uk

Tel: 08456 436 848 (local rate)

31

32

www.lotsfortots.co.uk

info@lotsfortots.co.uk

Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser

Bigger is Definitely Better!

Call in to see our newly extended shop NEW! Lighting, Mirrors, Furniture, Lavan Jewellery NEW! Baby Clothing, Bunting, Natures Purest baby gifts

Jewellery Bags & Scarves, Books & Stationery, Candles & Toiletries

Personalisation available on many gifts t

Sa Mon Open 5-30 9-

the

gift shop

44 Station Road, Mickleover DE3 9GH Tel: 01332 513033

Tel: 08456 436 848 (local rate)

33

Lots for You...

Your home, work, family & well being

The latest release of homes on the Wilsthorpe Meadows development in Long Eaton has proved to be as popular as ever with three homes being reserved in the first two weeks. Many of

the buyers comment on the fixtures and fittings, in particular they are overwhelmed by the quality and specification of the kitchens. The kitchens come as standard with 5 ring gas burner hob, stainless steel and glass chimney hood, and Bosch ovens. They have granite style Franke sinks, and come complete with integrated

fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.

The high level of quality carries through to the sanitary ware and tiles. The master bedroom comes with fitted wardrobes by Hammonds.

The price for a four bedroom detached property with all the above features start at just ÂŁ229,950. Westerman have ways of helping buyers move into one of these beautiful homes by offering an Assisted Move scheme, and a Part Exchange scheme can be considered subject to certain plots.

Check this out...

4 bedroom detached homes available from just

ÂŁ229,950

Wilsthorpe Meadows

Long Eaton Nottingham NG10 3RJ

Telephone 0115 946 8363

Sales and Information Centre open Thursday to Monday 11am - 5pm www.westermanhomes.co.uk or www.rightmove.co.uk

34

www.lotsfortots.co.uk

info@lotsfortots.co.uk

Darley Abbey & Allestree Cleaners Ltd Domestic and Commercial Cleaning Telephone Sue 01332 557 974 or 07504 857 436 Abbey Lane, Darley Abbey, Derby DE22 1DG

(Located next door to Headlines by Julie)

As busy mums we hardly make time for Beauty. so let let us come to you!

I offer a unique mobile service, as an independent beauty consultant, that will match your personal skincare & beauty needs. Its easy to get to know how, & my service is free! So call today for you’re check up from the neck up!

Booking packages: for Pamper Parties, Birthdays, Hen Nights, Weddings. Call today for your FREE facial!

RECRUITING AGENTS NOW! Elizabeth :078969 55 282 email: purrfectprincess5@hotmail.com website: www.marykay.co.uk

BUSY MUM WITH A BUSINESS? 50% off your first tax return + flexible payment options too ...

Armitage Winter C H A RT E R E D A C C O U N TA N T S

Contact Jane, Julie or Sarah T: 01332 292948 M: 07968 546842 www.armitagewinter.co.uk E: info@armitagewinter.co.uk ANN SUMMERS

Earn £60-£80 ave per night as a Party Organiser Work around the kids, doing as much or as little as you want. No start-up costs, car not essential Also taking party bookings for our new Summer catalogue

Call Helen on 01283 534321 or 07792 662505 EXTRA 30% DISCOUNT WHEN BOOKING A PARTY IF YOU MENTION LOTS FOR TOTS!

Earn Extra Money Work your own hours Selling AVON Products Call me now for more info.

Sophie Baker, Ind. Avon Sls Ldr 07540 069 352 e-mail sophie.baker1@sky.com www.sophies-team.co.uk

35

New bfit memberships

£25.60 £27.20 £32.00

Concessionary

Just Mix and Match Full

Individual

Choose from…

• ‘Just’ membership Choose one option from Gym, Workout or Swim • ‘Mix and Match’ membership Choose two of the following options, Gym, Workout or Swim • ‘Full’ membership Includes Gym, Workout and Swim Ask at reception for more information.

£19.20 £20.40 £24.00

Concessionary memberships are available for over 60s, 14 and 15 year olds, full time students, unemployed and disabled people.

The new memberships are available through a monthly direct debit payment and can be used at Derby City Council sports centres.

For more information. ask at the sport centre reception or telephone: • Moorways Sport Centre: 01332 642180 • Springwood Leisure Centre: 01332 664433 • Queen’s Sports Centre: 01332 641444

36

www.lotsfortots.co.uk

www.derby.gov.uk/bfit

info@lotsfortots.co.uk

Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser

Thinking of counselling or psychotherapy?

People find therapy helpful for a number of problems, including depression, anxiety, bereavement, relationship difficulties, abuse and trauma. Therapy can also be really helpful for managing the everyday stresses of life (let’s face it, being a parent isn’t easy!)

I work with your own individual needs, so don’t worry if what you want to talk about isn’t mentioned here.

I am an integrative therapist working from a Derby city centre location offering individual therapy to adults.

Self-care for parents Stressed out after the summer holidays?

Want to understand your infant or child better?

An informal workshop aiming to help reduce your stress levels. We will discuss some self-care strategies and some of the emotional needs of infants and young children.

There is a small fee of £2 for adults. Under 5s are welcome.

Why not come along? I hope to see you on Thursday 22nd September at 10am at The Mickleover Community Centre Contact me to book in or register your interest in future workshops.

call 07553 096511 email jobaileytherapy@hotmail.co.uk, www.jobaileycounsellingandpsychotherapy.co.uk

Tel: 08456 436 848 (local rate)

37

Veterinary Surgeon Anna Cockle gives advice on choosing your first pet...

Choosing a first pet can be both exciting and daunting at the same time. Many parents are under pressure of some kind from children to get a pet. The first thought must be – how responsible and committed are your children? Most small pets bought for young children will become the responsibility of you as a parent. Owning a pet can be rewarding, educational and a great life lesson in nurturing and responsibility.

Look at the space and time you have available. Go to petting farms so your children can experience handling these pets safely. Some reputable pet shops will run pet care courses. The age at which a child is ready to take on a pet varies and only you can decide whether your child is ready.

Rabbits are popular, but can be hard to handle and complex pets to look after. They will live up to 10 years – your child may leave home before the rabbit!

Occasionally, without neutering they can be bad-tempered. As they prefer to live with a rabbit friend, neutering is ideal for a harmonious relationship! The best pairing is that of a neutered male with neutered female. Female rabbits should always be neutered for health reasons.

Rabbits will need regular vaccinations.

38

Guinea pigs will live between 4-8 years www.lotsfortots.co.uk

and can make very good children’s pets.

Two guinea pigs are better kept together than a guinea pig and a rabbit, where the rabbit can bully the smaller guinea pig. Smaller rodents should be taken on with care (mice, hamsters and rats) as they can be harmed when handled roughly and often come to harm when dropped by small hands. They also can bite!

When making the decision, don’t rule out chickens! They can be kept in secure runs in the garden. Chickens will become amenable to gentle handling and the children will love collecting the eggs! There are many battery hen rescue schemes where chickens can be adopted.

The pet will become your responsibility and therefore ensure you are prepared for the daily care, feeding and nursing should your pet become ill. Pets can be an excellent way for a child to learn empathy - many a Veterinary Surgeon / Veterinary Nurse started their path to a career in animal care with a pet guinea pig at the age of 7!

Anna Cockle MRCVS Scarsdale Veterinary Group

info@lotsfortots.co.uk

Are you looking for dedicated pet veterinary care?

24 hour emergency veterinary care Qualified vets and nurses onsite throughout the night Vaccinations Flea and wormer treatments

Surgery Nurse clinics Microchipping Specialist vets Neutering Dentistry Behaviour advice

Ask about our VIP Scheme and spread the cost of your pet’s healthcare

Telephone: 01332 345191 45/47 Kedleston Road, Derby DE22 1FN Mickleover 3 Vicarage Road, Derby DE3 0EA Tel: 01332 345191 Duffield 15 Town Street, Derby DE56 4EH Tel: 01332 345191 Oakwood 78 Vestry Road, Derby DE21 2BN Tel: 01332 345191 Hilton 6 Witham Close, Egginton Road, DE65 5JR Tel: 01283 732999

www.scarsdalevets.com COMING

SOON Pride Veterinary Centre Brand-new hospital - practice & resort

Open week from 30th August - 6th September So please come along and visit us. We will have competitions and activities during the week and collect your voucher booklet for special offers in Pride Veterinary Centre.

www.prideveterinarycentre.co.uk Tel: 08456 436 848 (local rate)

Lots for Bump & Baby...

Trish who runs a Good Feed is an independent lactation consultant who has previously worked

as a midwife and neonatal nurse. She has a wealth of experience supporting mothers with breastfeeding their babies, from new Mums who need more confidence to Mums who had problems feeding their last baby.

Trish can offer you expert one-to-one feeding support and small group workshops all in the comfort of your own home.

Learn more about how to give your baby the best start in life with “A Good Feed�

40

www.lotsfortots.co.uk

info@lotsfortots.co.uk

Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser









 • • • • • 

    

    



  



            

Liz Stokes East Midlands Night Nanny • I care for babies through the night whilst parents catch up on sleep • Over 15yrs experience including: Newborns, Twins, Reflux, Prem Babies, Colic, Allergies & Eczema • Enhanced CRB, excellent references • Babysitting & Proxy Parenting also available

Tel: 07738 567097 info@eastmidlandsnightnanny.co.uk www.eastmidlandsnightnanny.co.uk

Baby Massage Classes Thurs 10am, 4 wk course The Bridge Centre, Mickleover Friendly qualified instructor, CRB checked Small Classes

Please book with

Jenny Raphael

01773-826845 www.jennyraphael.co.uk

Tel: 08456 436 848 (local rate)

41

Lots for Little Minds...

Congratulations to St Edmund’s PreSchool Playgroup in Allestree who were recently awarded an OFSTED report of “Good” across the board!

The staff, Committee & Manager, Donna Pullen are thrilled with the report which concludes that the playgroup provides “a safe & stimulating environment for children” & is “committed to ensuring every child feels safe & secure which provides a firm basis for children to make good progress in their learning & development.”

The Pre-School has recently completed their garden project which includes a rubber bark area, soft surface play area, secure fencing & new outdoor toys. The garden has made

a huge difference to the children at the Pre-School who can now learn outdoors and in.

St Edmund’s Pre-School is a not-for-profit organisation & as such, is very much a part of the Allestree community with it’s affordable rates, friendly & welcoming staff & dedicated Management Committee of parents.

The Committee Chairperson commented “We are very proud of our Ofsted report & would like to thank Donna & the staff of St Edmund’s for all their hard work. My children have loved being at St Edmund’s & so have I !”

St Edmund’s Pre-School Playgroup St Edmund’s Church Hall, Kingscroft, Allestree

BRAND NEW SECURE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA !

Open Monday-Friday 9.15am - 3.15pm

(8. 45-11. 45 Tuesdays)

From only £3 per hour • • •

Professional, friendly, affordable childcare for 2-4 year olds A Not-for-profit playgroup run by qualified staff Voucher schemes & free funding for 3+yrs

Recently OFSTED graded “GOOD”

Call Donna on 01332 552773 www.stedmundspreschool.org

42

www.lotsfortots.co.uk

•

Nursery Education and Care for 3 months to 5 years

•

Open 7.30am-6.00pm with flexible sessions and times available

•

Established, qualified and friendly staff

•

Flexible free education for 3-4 years with government funding

•

Nutritional home cooked meals

•

Large secure outdoor play area

•

Good Ofsted Rating

•

Out of school club service at local schools 5 Reigate Drive, Mackworth, Derby DE22 4EN Tel: 01332 521888 Fax:01332 518837

Email: michelle@rydalechildrenscentre.co.uk www.rydalechildrenscentre.com

info@lotsfortots.co.uk

Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser

CASTLE NURSERY SCHOOL Copeland Street, Derby DE1 2PU 01332 347388 Close to the Westfield Centre

We offer flexible educational and childcare places for 3-5 year olds.

Excellent facilities provided by professionally qualified nursery staff.

Stimulating learning environment.

Free Government Funded Places Full Days & Half Days Toddler Group Breakfast club After School club and more.....

Library Story Times

Shake Rattle & Rhymetime Music & rhymes from birth to 3 years.

Allenton 11-11.30 Mon Allestree 2.30-3 Tue

10-10.30 (Last Tue/ month) Alvaston 2.30-3 Mon Blagreaves

10.30-11 Tue Central Library 10.30-11 Mon Chaddesden 2.15-2.45 Tue Chellaston

1-1.30 Mon Derwent

10.30-11 Mon Mackworth

10-10.30 Fri Mickleover

11-11.30 Mon Pear Tree

2-2.30 Wed Sinfin

2.30-3 Mon Spondon

10-10.30 Tue

10-10.30 (1st Fri/ month) Springwood 2.30-3 Thu Under Fives Storytime Babies, toddlers & children under 5.

Belper 2-2.30 Mon Borrowash

2.30-3 Wed Central 10.30-11 Thu

Nursery Education & Care for 3-5 yr olds 8am-5.30pm

ALL WELCOME! • PEEP • Playgroup • Stay & Play • Health Clinic • Holiday Activities • Baby Yoga & Massage • West End Toy Library • Derby Signing Families • Family Learning & Support • Enhance Resource Facility for children with additional needs

Central Community Nursery School West End Children’s Centre 43 Nuns St, Derby DE1 3LR 01332 342647 admin@central.derby.sch.uk Duffield Etwall Heanor Ilkeston Long Eaton Melbourne Mickleover Ripley Sandiacre

10.30-11 1st/3rd Fri/ month 3.10-3.40 Thu 2.30-3 1st Mon/ month 10.15-10.45 Fri 2.15-2.45 Mon 2-2.30 Fri 11-11.30 Fri 2.15-2.45 1st Wed/ month 2.30-3 Thu

Cradle Club From birth to 18 months Blagreaves 10-11.30 Wed Derwent 10-11.30 Wed Mickleover 10-11.30 Wed Children’s Storytime For children age 5-10 Chaddesden 3.45-4.15 Fri

Saturday Family Storytimes Fun & free for the whole family Central 10.30-11 Sat Pear Tree 2-2.30 Sat Sinfin 2.30-3 Sat Spondon 2-2.30 Sat

Tel: 08456 436 848 (local rate)

43

Full day - (7.30am – 6pm) - £30 Short day - (9am – 3pm) - £24 Half day - (9am – 12 or 12 - 3pm) - £12 Breakfast, Snacks, Lunch and Tea provided.

Pre-Booking essential and numbers are limited!

ive

25th - 29th July DB Space Odyssey 15th - 19th August DB Games Extravaganza 22nd - 26th August DB Animal Adventure 29th August - 2nd September DB Pop Star Factor

Creat

Themed holiday clubs throughout the summer holidays. Fun packed activities and trips to keep your kids amused.

rcy Bunnie

lton

Club

Da

Ar

Hi

D-B

Come and join the D-B Club, Out of School Activity Club in Hilton.

ts Nursery

-

The

Names now being taken for entry in September 2011 and January 2012.

At Hilton Scout and Community Building DE65 5WA Children accepted from 2 years of age.

Up to 15 hours FREE available for children for the terms following their 3rd birthday until entry to Primary School.

Before and after school care available for nursery and primary school aged children at Darcy Bunnie and The D-B Club in Hilton.

Mobil

e

0791 : 8682 7 86

Tel:

0207 6100363

Em info ail: bun @darcy nie.c o.uk

For Darcy Bunnie Call 07917 408131 or 07917867295 For The D-B Club Call 07917 868286

www.darcybunnie.co.uk

124-Darcy-Bunnie-A4-Charity-Programme-v1a.indd 1

Portway Infant School

5/31/2011 8:59:18 PM

Headteacher: Miss Claire Walker OFSTED judged our school to be ‘good with some outstanding features’.

Personal development & well-being and care, guidance and support were both ‘Outstanding’

Open days for parents with children due to start school in September 2012 are at 2pm on

17th & 20th October 2011

– please come along and visit our school.

44

If you require further information please contact our School office on 01332 550702 or email admin@portwayi.derby.sch.uk www.lotsfortots.co.uk

info@lotsfortots.co.uk

Kingfisher Day Nurseries

Open 7.30 - 6 Qualified and dedicated staff team Healthy home cooked meals Full day care and playgroup sessions 18 hours free in playgroup with government funding Large outdoor play area with safety surface

Sensory room and sensory garden Holiday Club and After School service Enclosed outdoor baby play area

Come and visit to find out more!

135 Duffield Rd, Derby - 01332 344800 38 Chapel St, Spondon, Derby - 01332 669686 www.thekingfisherdaynursery.co.uk Tel: 08456 436 848 (local rate)

45

Who are Peace of Mind Childminders?

We are a group of childminders who work independently but have come together to provide advice and support to each other and to parents. Our vacancy secretary has details of all the vacancies that our 30 plus members currently have.

This provides amazing choice for parents who are interested in choosing the right childminder for them. Every childminder in our group can offer something different, so for a unique experience for your child contact us today!

WHITECROSS NURSERY SCHOOL

A small, separate Nursery School, dedicated to providing the highest quality Nursery Education for 3 & 4 year olds.

If • • • • •

you are looking for Structure, security and fun A warm, welcoming, interesting environment Experienced, qualified, highly motivated staff Support for children with Special Needs Before school, after school and holiday care we are now in partnership with Allestree School’s Out Club Please come and see us at Watson Street, Derby DE1 3PJ email:- admin@whitecross.derby.sch.uk Tel: 01332 371876 Use your Government funding – choose a flexible pattern of sessions Open term time, Monday-Friday 9am – 4pm

46

www.lotsfortots.co.uk

St Paul’s Pre-School Playgroup Located next to Derby City Centre

www.stpaulsplaygroup.co.uk

07803 246488

Striving for excellence in Childcare Open for over 2’s weekdays 9am-4pm Holiday Club for 2-8 year olds

info@lotsfortots.co.uk

Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser 5

The Orchard Private Day Nurseries warmly welcomes you and your children.

Our independent family run Nurseries and Kids Club set in the heart of Chellaston Derbyshire have been delivering exceptional childcare since 1993.

Understanding that every child matters our dedicated and experienced staff provides warm safe environment in which they can grow. Our aim is to develop individual potential through a range of activities which although designed to be stimulating and educational are also lots of fun.

Please feel free to come along and learn more about us.

Orchard

Orchard Kids Club Chellaston

If it’s Out of School cover you need the Orchard Kids Club offers a variety of drop off and pick up options along with full day Holiday care.We serve nine different schools locally & our Holiday Club is open to children from all areas.

Holiday Clubs feature lots of interesting activities and trips many of which are included in the daily fees with our more ambitious ones, typically Birmingham Sea Life Centre and Cadbury’s World requiring only a small contribution.

For more details contact Natalie or Naz on 07796195736 or 07725217218.

Tel: 08456 436 848 (local rate)

Lots for School...

If your little one starts School this September have a look at what we found to help them on their way

Starting school is an exciting time, but it can also be daunting. In her new series – The ABC Animals – author Emma Tofi pinpoints the concerns children may have about starting school and tackles each of these in a fun and reassuring way.

The result is a charming A-Z collection of stories to delight readers of all ages.

The series begins with Alana The Angry Alligator, who learns to make new friends. In the second book, we meet Bertie Bullfrog And The Bullies and discover how one frog bravely stands up for a friend. In the third story, Charlie The Cheating Cheetah learns that winning is less important than taking part.

48

www.lotsfortots.co.uk

With a decade of professional childcare experience under her belt, Emma is aware of the power of stories. “When a child sees that a character is going through the same kind of thing that they’re experiencing, it makes them feel more comfortable about opening up and talking things through” she says. “My hope is that parents and schools can use these books as an enjoyable story, whilst knowing they have the potential to be used as a platform for discussion, too.”

The ABC Animals are published by Thingley Press (www.thingleypress.com).

info@lotsfortots.co.uk

Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser

Play and learn ing Engag e n onli games 6 o for 3 t lds o year

A whole

world of fun!

Develop confidence with the computer through creativity, numbers, phonics and fun!

A must for parents who seek to support their children’s school development.

Incredible value: only £29 for 120+ games for a year!

Wherever you might want to take your feet, We have the shoes to get you there!

Go to .uk ings.co busyth ck on i and cl

A ORDER ME O FREE H IAL! R USERoblT igation No

. to buy

code: Promo

9

TOTS2

3 St. James Court, Derby DE1 1BT Tel 01332 364963 Email info@q-and-d.co.uk Website www.q-and-d.co.uk

Stepping Stones Shoes 1 Market Place, Ashbourne, Derby DE6 1EU Tel: 01335 300374 www.steppingstonesasbourne.co.uk

Tel: 08456 436 848 (local rate)

49

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

& District

St Edmund’s Parent & Toddler Group 10-11.30am Thu Parent & Toddler Group Messy Play 10-11am Tue St Edmunds’ Ch Hall, Kingscroft 10am-12pm Tue Gateway Centre, Grandstand Rd Salvation Army Hall, Chellaston Rd TinyTalk Baby Signing

Little Learners 9-11am Wed 10-11am/ 11.30am-12.30pm Fri The Toddler Adventure Chaddesden Park Infant School, St Nicholas Ch Hall, Allestree Ln (walk-3yrs) 10am-12pm Tue/Thu Tennessee Rd Osmaston Community Centre, Different Strokes Swimming Off Moor Lane 2-3.30pm Sat, Woodlands School, Studio 86 Baby Cheerleading 3.45-4.30pm Wed, Chddesden Blenheim Parade Park Jnr School. Tennessee Rd Little Acorns Toddler Group 9.15-11.15am Mon/Wed/Fri Mayfield Rd Parent & Toddler Group for visually Woodlands Evangelical Church, Toddler 9.15-11.15am Thu impaired 10am-12pm Mon Blenheim Parade Mayfield Rd Methodist Church Boulton Ln Baptist Ch, Boulton Ln

Water Babies Swimming Little Angels 1.30-3.30pm Mon 11.30am-1pm Mon TinyTalk Toddlers 9.30-10.30am St Michael’s Ch Hall, Elvaston Ln 9.30-10.30am Tue Tiny Talk Babies 10.45-11.45am 10.15-10.45/ 11.15-11.45am Thu The Lawns Hotel, 23 High St Little Rockers 9.30-11am Tue Woodlands School, Blenheim Dr Methodist Church, Brighton Rd Music Time

Tots Club 10am-12pm Tue 9.45-10.45am/ 11-12pm Tue Child minder Group

St Johns Meth’ Ch, Park Farm Golden Hour Hall, Maple Drive 9.30-11.30am Tue Boulton Ln Baptist Ch, Boulton Ln St Nick’s Chicks 2-3pm Tue Fun 4 Tots 9.30am-12pm Thu St Nicholas Ch Hall, Allestree Ln The Hut, Pit Close Lane TinyTalk Toddlers 1.45-2.45pm Tue Puddle Ducks Swimming diddi dance 9.30-10.15 Fri TinyTalk Babies 3-4pm Tue 9.30-11.30am Wed, Woodlands Chellaston Children’s Centre, St Michael’s Ch Hall, Elvaston Ln School, Blenheim Parade Maple Drive Boulton Lane Baby & Toddler Inc. Summer Holidays Music Time Group 9.30-11.30am Wed 9.45-10.45/ 11-12 Wed Creative Little People Boulton Lane Community Centre St Nicholas Ch Hall, Allestree Ln (3-5yr) 1.30-2.15pm Thu Inc. Summer Holidays (9mth-2yr) 2.30-3.15pm Thu Boogie Woogie Babes Boulton Lane Bumps to Two’s (6-11 yr Hol & 1/2 term only) 10.15-11.15am Wed/ Fri 3.30-4.15pm Thu 1-2.30pm Thu St Johns Meth’ Ch, Park Farm Golden Hour Hall, Maple Drive Boulton Lane Community Centre

Allenton

Allestree

Chaddesden

Alvaston

Chellaston

St Nick’s Toddler Group 1.15-3pm Wed St Nicholas Ch Hall, Allestree Ln

50

SoccerStarsUK Tiny Tots Squeels on Wheels 9-9.45/ 10-10.45 Sat 1.45-3pm Thu, Boulton St Mary’s Chellaston Secondary School, Ch Hall, Barrett St Swarkestone Rd

www.lotsfortots.co.uk

info@lotsfortots.co.uk

Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser

Boulton Lane baby & toddler group

Wednesdays from 9.30am to 11.00am Boulton Lane Community Centre, Alvaston, DE24 0BD (In between Marina Dr & Lansdown Av)

Arts and crafts/ Music/ Story time/ baking Separate baby area suitable from birth Free drink and a variety of snacks ÂŁ1.75 for 1st child 75p for siblings

Open all summer holidays Older siblings are welcome.

Kick start the summer with a visit from Harry the double-decker soft play bus Wed 27th July (additional fee) Further details from Nicki Macmillan

01332 230950 or 07708 513200 nicki_macmillan@hotmail.com

You can take a horse to water but only a DUCK will swim!

Infant swimming classes have never been as fun as with Puddle Ducks.

Thousands of babies and children nationwide enjoy our small, structured swimming classes every week; developing from water babies into confident swimmers without even realising that they are learning to swim.

Join our classes at any age! Check our website for details.

Tel 01332 605729 email derbyshire@puddleducks.com

Enrolling NOW for September New Monday Ripley Classes

Life but swimmingly... www.puddleducks.com

Tel: 08456 436 848 (local rate)

51

Derby & District

Most classes are Term-Time only

Chester Green Derby Chester Green Chums 10am-12pm Mon Methodist Ch Hall, Mansfield St

Messy Play 10.30-12pm Tue Methodist Ch Hall, Mansfield St Stay n Play 9.30-11.30am Fri St Paul’s Church Hall, Seale St

Darley Abbey Baby Yoga (crawl-walk) 1.20-2.35 Mon (pre-book) St Matthew’s Church Hall, Darley Abbey Drive

Buggy Babes 2-3pm Mon 10.30-11.30am Thu Darley park Cafe Parent & Toddler Group 9.15-11.15 Wed Darley Abbey Village Hall Little Readers 10-11.30 Thu Broadway Baptist Ch, Broadway Derby Twins Club 9.45-11.30 2nd Fri of month Broadway Baptist Ch, Broadway Creative Little People (3-5yr) 9.30-10.15am Fri (9mth-2yr) 10.30-11.15am Fri (6-11 yr hols & 1/2 term only) 11.30am-12.15pm Fri St Matthew’s Church Hall, Darley Abbey Drive

SoccerStarsUK Tiny Tots 9-9.45/ 10-10.45 Sat St Benedict’s Secondary School, Duffield Rd

52

Little Cupcakes 1-2.30pm Tue Lonny Wilsoncroft Ctr, Stepping Ln

Swimming Made Easy Mon-Sun Call to book, DW Sports, Foot Fusion School of Dance Derwent Parade, Pride Park Movement to Music (2 yr) 4-4.20pm Tue Little Creations 10-11.30 Mon Baby Ballet (3yr) 4.20-4.40pm Tue Riverside Centre, Riverside Rd, Baby Tap (3 yr) 4.40-5pm Tue Pride Park Baby Modern (3 yr) 5-5.20 Tue

Lonny Wilsoncroft Ctr, Stepping Ln NCT Bumps & Babes 1.30-3.30pm Mon Various.

Mummy Mornings 0870 4208651 From 9.30am 1st & 3rd Wed Eat Central, Westfield Messiness

9.30-11am Tue Little Nippers Lonny Wilsoncroft Centre, 10am-11.45pm Wed Stepping Lane (11.45-12.45 bring packed lunch) St Alkmund’s Ch, Kedleston Rd Broadway Playgroup

9.45-11.45 Tue Parent & Toddler Group Broadway Baptist Ch, Broadway 10-11.30am Thu Inc. Summer Holidays St Peter’s Church, St Peter’s St

Family 1st 10-11.30 Tue Kiddi-Gym Thu Derby Signing Families

under 3’s 9.45-10.30am 12.30-3 Tue, Central Community 3-4 yrs 10.45-11.30am & 1-1.45pm Nursery, Nuns St Baby Active class 11.50-12.30pm

Sat (from September) Toddler Group 10-11.30am Tue Under 3’s 1.45-2.30pm Ashbourne Rd Methodist Ch 3-4 yrs 2.45-3.30pm

Lancaster Sports Centre, Tuesday Tots 10-12 Tue Chapel St Car Park Central United Reform Church, Becketwell Lane (Free) Ozzy Road 10-11.30am Thu Osmaston Rd Baptist Chrch, Barney’s Beanies 10-12 Tue Os Rd/ Charnwood St St Barnabas Church Hall, Radbourne St Barney’s Ark 2-3 Thu

St Barnabas Church Hall, Jumping Jacks Stay & Play Radbourne St 10am-2pm Tue

Derby City Church, Curzon St Castle Nursery Toddler Group (bring packed lunch) 9-11am Fri, Copeland St Listen, Love Learn (bump-2yr) 1-4pm Tue (for parents under 25) Quad, Market Place

www.lotsfortots.co.uk

Castlefields Mums & Tots 9.30-11.15am Fri, Castlefields Church, Traffic St

info@lotsfortots.co.uk

Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser

Get fit with your baby!

Darley Park, Derby

contact Beccy on

07968 378227 or email:

beccy@buggybabes.com

BB_advert1.indd 1

22/5/09 11:20:30

Tel: 08456 436 848 (local rate)

53

Derby & District

Most classes are Term-Time only

diddi dance 9.15-10am Sat Derby City Centre Inc. Summer Holidays

Heatherton Babies (0-2yrs) 10-11.15am Fri Haven Christian Centre

Déda Dance & Movement Rompers (6mth-2yr) 9.30-10.15am Fri Stompers (2-4yrs) 10.30-11.15am/ 1.30-2.15pm Fri Skippers (4-5yrs) 9.30-10.15am Sat Movers & Shakers (4-7yrs) 12.30-1.15pm Sat Déda, Chapel St

SoccerStarsUK Tiny Tots 10-10.45am Sat Littleover Community School, Pastures Hill

Central United Reform Church Coffee Morning 10am-12pm Fri, Becketwell Lane

Littleover

Littleover Parent & Toddler Group 9.45-11.15am Tue Littleover Baptist Church Hall, Thornhill Road

Newmount Babies & Tots 9.30-11am Wed Newmount Methodist Church, Blagreaves Lane

Baby Sensory 10-11am Wed (from 31st August) Littleover Methodist Church, Constable Drive Little Angels Parent & Toddler 1.30-3pm Wed St Andrew’s Ch, Blagreaves Ln

Playgroup 10-11.30am Thu Littleover Methodist Church, Constable Dr

Water Babies Swimming 12.30-1.30pm Thu Ivy House School, Moorway Lane

54

Lonsdale Pool, Bishop Lonsdale Way

Mackworth

Music Time 9.45-10-45am/ 11am-12pm Thu Mickleover Pavilion, Vicarage Pk Jenny Raphael Baby Massage 10-11 Thu (pre-book) Bridge Centre, Ladybank Rd

Hickory Dickory’s Theatre Kittens Toddler Mornings (2-4yr) 10-11.30 Fri from 9.30am Mon-Fri Theatre Cats, Mickleover Pavilion, Kingsway Park Close Vicarage Pk Daisy Chain 11-1pm Mon diddi dance 2-2.45pm Fri MickReigate Primary Sch, Reigate Dr leover Community Centre, Uttoxeter Rd Inc. Summer Holidays Messy Play 1-3pm Tue Toddler Group 1.30-3 Thu Puddle Ducks Swimming Brackensdale School 1.15-5.30pm Sat 9am-12.30pm Sun, Royal Derby Hosptial Boogie Woogie Babes 10-11am Mon, All Saints Ch Hall Littleover School of Dance

Pre-Primary Ballet 9.10-9.50am Water Babies Swimming Class Exam Ballet 10-10.45am 4-5.30pm Mon Class Exam Tap 11-11.30am 4.30-5.30pm Thu, Royal Derby Saturdays- St Peter’s Village Hall, Hospital Pool, Uttoxeter Rd Normanton Lane

The Creation Station 9.45-10.45am Tue, Mickleover Stay n Play 1.30-3pm Mon, Community Centre, Uttoxeter Rd Arboretum Park

Baby Yoga (12 wk-crawl) 11.20am-12.35pm Tue (pre-book) Arzoo Mother & Child Group 9.15-11.15am Tue, Rosehill Infant Bridge Centre, Ladybank Rd School, Reginald St

Little Tikes Messytots 1-2pm Tue 9.15-11.15am Tue/ Wed (free) Heart of the Park building, Mickleover Pavilion, Vicarage Pk Arboretum Pk

Messiness 1.15-2.45pm Tue Mickleover Pavilion, Vicarage Park Tiny Treasures 9.30-11.30am Wed Different Strokes Swimming New Life Christian Ctr, Holmes St 3.45-5.15pm Wed/ 12-3pm Sun Adult & Child session 2-3pm Sun

Mickleover

www.lotsfortots.co.uk

Normanton

info@lotsfortots.co.uk

Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser

Teach your baby to swim with Water Babies, the UK’s leading baby swim school

3 Fully qualified, world class instructors 3 Award-winning programme teaches babies from birth

3 Teaching you to teach your baby to swim 3 Saving lives through water confidence and safety skills

classes held across Derbyshire venues in Derby, Littleover, Allestree, Chesterfield & Sandiacre

to join in the fun call

01636 815567 NOW BOOKING HOLIDAY SESSIONS

PRE-SCHOOL ACTIVITY & GYMNASTICS. CHILDREN ARE NEVER TOO YOUNG TO KEEP FIT & ACTIVE!

waterbabies.co.uk

Littleover School of Dance Ballet & Tap from age 3+ Modern Stage Freestyle Jazz NATD Examinations

3-4 YEAR OLDS

FUN FILLED CLASSES THAT DEVELOP YOUR CHILDS T CONFIDENCE, CO-ORDINATION, AND SOCIAL SKILLS.

Littleover Village Hall, Normanton Lane BABY ACTIVE (FROM 12WKS)

UNDER 3’S

NOW AT LANCASTER SPORTS CENTRE QUALIFIED BRITISH GYMNASTICS COACHES TELEPHONE ELAINE:-01332 669181/MOBILE:-07728841397 OR JOY:-01773 831046

Principal: Lindsey Stewart- FNATD & examiner

01332 273137/ 07866 423236 www.littleoverschoolofdance.com

Tel: 08456 436 848 (local rate)

55

Derby & District

Most classes are Term-Time only

Little Angels Toddler Shimmy Shakers Group 9.30-11.30am Fri, St James’ Infant 10.15-11.15am Thu Oakwood Community Centre, School Springwood Drive Inc. Summer Holidays (not July 28th/ Aug 4th) TinyTalk Baby Signing 10-11am/ 11.30am-12.30pm Mon diddi dance 1.30-2.15pm Thu, Oakwood Community Centre, Springwood Leisure Centre Springwood Drive Inc. Summer Holidays Baby Sensory, 2-3pm Mon Oakwood Community Centre, Messy Tots 10-11am Tue (free) Springwood Dr St Stephen’s Church, 331 Sinfin Ln

Parent & Toddler Group Scillies Toddler Group 9.15-11am Wed 1-3pm Tue/ Wed Oakwood Community Centre, SCILLS Community Centre, SwalSpringwood Dr lowdale Rd

Childminder Group 9.4511.30am Thu Upstairs room, Church on Oak- Baby Sensory 10-11am/ 11.15am-12.15pm Mon wood, Bishop’s Dr

Oakwood

Sinfin

Spondon Methodist Church, Lodge Lane Spondon under 5’s 9.30- 11.15am Thu Spondon Village Hall, Sitwell St Rhythm & Rhyme 1.30-2.30pm 2nd/ 4th Wed of month 10-11am 1st/3rd Fri of month Edmund Hall, Edmund Rd

Sunnyhill

Austin & Sunnyhill Baby Café 1-3pm Thu, Homelands House, Browning St

Spondon

SWIMMING LESSONS • We Teach the National Teaching Plan Stages 1 – 10 For Children aged 3yrs plus • We also offer 1-1 Lessons for Stroke Development Adult Lessons for beginners, Improvers and Advanced swimmers ie Triathlon Trainers and Open Water Swimmers.

• We also offer a Parent and Child Swimming Session where you can have an adult lesson at the same time your child has a Group Lesson.

available at

Lonsdale swimming pool Mickleover Woodlands Community School Allestree 56

For More information please contact Sarah – Jane Mellor on 07793150129 0r email sarah-janemellor@hotmail.com www.lotsfortots.co.uk

info@lotsfortots.co.uk

Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser

MessiNess Birthday Parties and Messy Play sessions

For babies and pre-school children.

Fleet Arts Centre, Belper, Monday 10-11.30 Lonny Wilsoncroft Centre, Derby Tuesday 9.30 – 11.00 Mickleover Community Pavilion, Derby Tuesday 1.15- 2.45 Older children welcome during summer holiday sessions.

Party packages for all ages, inc invites/ goody bag Visit www.messiness.co.uk for more details Or contact Sara on 07803 137354 sara@messiness.co.uk

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

Magical Music & Movement Classes Suitable for Babies, Toddlers & Pre-School Children Themed programsSpecial Events- Pay as you Go

Come and try us for free

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

Hilton, Chellaston, Allestree, Mickleover, Melbourne Find out more...

Classes, Parties, Events Tel: Tracey 01332 863519 www.musictime.uk.com

Check the website for classes over the school holidays

Be a part of the Lots for Tots Team...

If you are interested in running your own Lots for Tots Franchise & live in North Derbyshire, contact Nadine to find out more derbyshire@lotsfortots.co.uk Tel: 08456 436 848 (local rate)

57

New group brings Creative Little People together!

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

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

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

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

58

www.lotsfortots.co.uk

info@lotsfortots.co.uk

Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser

Award Winning Baby Development Classes for babies from Birth to 13 Months

NEW CLASSES COMING TO LITTLEOVER AND HILTON

Rich and varied sensory experience to encourage learning

Therapeutic exercises to enhance the bonding process Fun activities for the development of language Great techniques to stimulate and soothe your baby

Find a class...

DERBY

SPONDON, OAKWOOD, LITTLE EATON, LITTLEOVER & HILTON Contact Claire on 07967 485855 or email: derbyeast@babysensory.co.uk

LONG EATON and STAPLEFORD

Contact Nicola on 07779 256090 or email: nottingham@babysensory.co.uk

Your first visit is free so come along and see what we do!

Visit our website www.babysensory.com

Special Offers Free DVD with Westfield Kids

2

Spend over £10 & get free Farm admission at Bryers Heritage Farm 21 Free day at School Holiday Club for 1st reader at Hickory Dickories 23

Free Goody Bag when joing in the Big Toddle 7

241 entry & Birthday child goes free when booking a party at Chucklebutties 27

Free child’s meal when purchasing 2 adult meals at FoodHub 9

1 hour photo session inc. CD for £75 with Kay Oliver Photography 31

Spend £10 in FoodHub shop & get 6 free eggs 9

Win a Wheely Bug on Ten Bag of Sugar website 32

Quote Lots for Tots for £5 off a week of Football Training with DCitC 13

10% off code at toytidy.com

241 entry at Planet Happy

15

32

50% off 1st Tax Return with ArmitageWinter Accountants 35

Book a full session with The Creation Station & get 1 free 16

Free Facial when booking a party with Mary Kay 35

Free chocolate for children & hot drink for an adult at The Book Cafe, Cathedral Quarter 16

30% Discount when booking a party with Ann Summers 35

Quote LfT for a 2 hour party with Kidz Bus for £160 17 Free Shaun the Sheep Activity Book when visiting the Maize Maze 19

£10 off Consultation at Saint Leonard Vetinary Centre 37 Free Home Trial with Busy Things code 49 Free 1st session with Theatre Cats

57

Free 1st session with Baby Sensory

59

Tel: 08456 436 848 (local rate)

59

Lots on Weekly...

Most classes are Term-Time only

Ockbrook & Borrowash Lawn Tennis Club Nottingham Road, Borrowash ockbrookborrowashtennisclub.info

Club contact: Diane Lockwood 07969 083416

Tennis Coach Richard Morley 07530 986937

Fridays 1.15-2pm £3.50 per session From 2 1/2 yrs

Borrowash

Mother & Toddler Group 1.30-3pm Tue Methodist Ch Hall

Ashbrook Parent & Toddler Group 1.15-3.15pm Wed/ Fri Ashbrook Inf Sch, Victoria Ave Creative Arts Therapy Postnatal support group (mums with babies up to 12 months) 10-11am Fri Antenatal support group (mums-to-be from 12 weeks to birth) 1-2pm 1st & 3rd Fri Borrowash Call 07504 196732 to book Mini Tots Tennis 1.15-2pm Fri (2.5 yrs) Ockbrook & Borrowash Lawn Tennis Club, Nottingham Rd

Breadsall

Parent & Toddler Group 1.30-3pm Tue, Breadsall Mem Hall

Breaston

Breaston Baby & Toddler Group 1.30-3pm Tue St Michael’s Ch Hall, Main St

Draycott

Draycott Baby & Toddler Group 9.15-11.15am Thu

60

www.lotsfortots.co.uk

Erewash

St Mary’s Church Hall, Victoria St

Little Treasures 9.15-11am Fri Little Treasures Daycare, Derby Rd

Ilkeston

Ladybirds Community Group 12.30-2.30pm Mon, Charnos Family Support Ctr, Lw’r Whitworth Rd

Childminder Support Group 9.15-11am Tue Flanstead Centre, Albert St St Mary’s Toddler Group 9.45-11.45am Tue/ Thu The Cantelupe Ctr, Market Place

Jumbo Gym Tots 10.30am-12pm Tue/ Thu Albion Leisure Centre, East St

Stanley Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Wed Stanley Meth Church, Belper Rd

Little Eaton

Ready Teddies 1-3pm Mon United Reform Ch, Alfreton Rd

Baby Sensory 10-11am/ 11.15am-12.15pm Tue Little Eaton Church Hall, Vicarage Lane Tinies 1.30-3.30pm Fri St Paul’s Ch Hall, Vicarage Ln

Long Eaton

Playwell Toddler Group 10-11.30am Mon St John’s Church Hall, Canal St Toddlertime 1-3pm Mon Sawley Baptist Church, Wilne Rd

Childsplay Toddler Group 9am-12pm/ 1.15-3pm Tue 1.15-3pm Thu, Community Room, Grange Primary Sch, Station Rd

info@lotsfortots.co.uk

Please mention Lots Tots when contacting an advertiser Follow Lots for Tots on for Facebook & Twitter for up to date events & classes

Oasis Toddler Time 10am-12pm Tue/Wed/ Thu/Fri 1-3pm Tue, Oasis Ch Hall, Derby Rd

Parklands Toddlers 1.30-3pm Tue Wilsthorpe Campus, Derby Rd

TinyTalk Toddlers 9.30-10.30am Wed TinyTalk Baby Signing 10.45-11.45am/ 12-1pm/ 1.15-2.15pm Wed, St John’s Chrch Hall, College St

Trinity Meth Church Toddlers 9.30-11.30am Thu, Cross St

Baby Sensory 10.30-11.30am Thu Vibez Danceworks, St John St

Sandiacre

Water Babies Swimming 9.30-11am Mon/Tue Cloudside Junior School, Stanton Rd

Sunshine Group 1.15-3.15pm Tue Ladycross Infant Sch, Victoria Rd

Sandiacre Baby & Toddler Group (0-3) 1-3pm Wed Memorial Institute, Doncaster Av

Tiny Tots Toddler Group 10-11.15am Thu Sandiacre Methodist Ch, Butt St

Shardlow

Parent, Baby & Toddler Group NCT Bump, Baby & Beyond 10am-12pm Thu 9.30-11.30am Thu, Shardlow Village Hall St John’s Church Hall, College St

West Hallam

West Hallam Baby & Toddler Group NCT Bumps & Babies Fri The Nursery Bungalow, The Elms Junior School, 9.30-11.30am Fri Trent College Toy Library 11.30am-12pm Fri The Pavillion Cricket Club, Beech Lane St Laurence Church Toddlers 10-11.30am While every effort is made to ensure details are Fri, St Laurence Church Hall, Tamworth Rd Turn up & Play Football (4-6 yrs) 10am Sat Rugby Pitch, West Park NCT Antenatal Classes Sat The Elms Nursery, Trent College 0844 2436875 (Book in advance)

Ockbrook

Chatterbox Playgroup 1.30-3pm Wed 10-11.30am Fri Post Office Tea Rooms, Church St

Risley

Risley Parent & Toddler Group 9.15-11.15am Wed Risley Memorial Hall, Derby Rd

correct at the time of going to print, times & dates are subject to change. Please check before you set off.

Where possible, contact details are available on the website

Advertise here from as little as £40 for 3 months inc. free listings for classes & events (VAT FREE!)

Tel: 08456 436 848 (local rate)

61

Amber Valley Valley Lots on Weekly... Amber Most classes are Term-Time only

Kilburn Ambergate

Baby & Toddler Group 9.45-11.45 Mon St Anne’s Church, Derby Rd

Belper

NCT Bumps & Babies 10-11.30am Mon Belper Community Hall, Bridge St

Messiness 10-11.30am Mon Fleet Arts Centre, The Fleet Busy Busy Sessions 11am & 2pm Mon-Fri TinyTalk 10-11am Tue From Sept Chucklebutties, Riverside Centre, Belper Mills Time Out 10-11.30am Wed Belper Community Hall, Bridge St

Little Church 1.30-3.30pm Wed St Peter’s Church, Church Lane

diddi dance 10-10.45am Thu, Belper Community Hall, Bridge St Inc. Summer Holidays Fleet Arts Parent & Toddler 10.30am-12pm Thu Fleet Arts Centre, The Fleet

Water Babies 1-2.30pm Thu Belper Leisure Centre

Crich

Popalong Baby & Toddler 9.30-11.30am/ 1.30-3.30pm Fri Crich Wesley Chapel, Chapel Ln

62

Denby

Mums & Minis 10am-12pm Tue Denby Bottles Ch, Danesby Cr

Duffield

Babes & Bouncers 10-11.30am Mon St Alkmund’s Ch Hall, Church Dr

Duffield Parent & Toddler 9.15-11am Wed Duffield Meth’ Ch Hall, King St

Heanor

Heanor Weenies 9.40-11.30am Wed Senior Citizen Centre, Wilmot St

Busy Bees Parent & Toddler 9.30-11.30am Thu Stepping Stones Ctr, Ilkeston Rd TinyTalk 10-11am Thu All Saint’s Church, Ilkeston Rd, Marlpool

Loscoe Busy Fingers 10-11.30am Thu Loscoe Toddle Time 1-2.30pm Thu St Luke’s Church, High St, Loscoe

Holbrook

Holbrook Baby & Toddler 9.15-11.15am Fri Holbrook Methodist Chapel

Horsley WH

The Singing Bananas 10-11am Thu HW Church Hall, Main Street

www.lotsfortots.co.uk

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

Quarndon Edward Bear Club 2.15-3.30pm Thu Lower Church Hall

Ripley

Squeals on Wheels 9.15-11am/ 11.30am-1pm Mon All Saint’s Church, Moseley St Toddler Sessions 9.30-3pm Mon-Fri GymKids 10.30am Thu Planet Happy, Heage Rd Ind Est

Puddle Ducks Swimming 10am-12pm Mon From September The Butterley Grange (private pool) Springers Toddler Group 10-11.30am Mon Springs of Living Water Church, 109a Derby Rd East Midlands Swimming Academy 3.30-6.30pm Tue Private Pool nr Ripley Puddle Ducks Swimming 9.30am-12.30pm Thu, Butterley Grange (Private Pool) Topsy Turvy Tots 10-11.45am Tue The Salvation Army Corps, 25 Heath Road Denby & Marehay Toddlers 10am-12pm Wed, Zion Methodist Ch, Warmwells Lane, Marehay

info@lotsfortots.co.uk

Please mention Lots for Tots South Derbyshire

Aston on Trent

Tiny Tots Workshop 2-3.15pm Wed Memorial Hall, Chellaston Lane Creative Little People (3-5yr) 1.30-2.15pm Fri (9mth-2yr) 2.30-3.15pm Fri (6-11 yr hol & 1/2 term only) 3.30-4.15pm Fri War Memorial Hall, Chellaston Ln

Castle Donington Big Blue Bus 10.15-11.45 Mon Bosworth Road

Puddle Ducks Swimming 9.30am-12pm Tue Thistle Hotel, E. Midlands Airport

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

Etwall

Mother & Toddler Day all day Tue, Highfield’s Happy Hens, Heage Lane

when contacting an advertiser

Findern

Findern Kiddiclub 1.30-3pm Tue, Findern Village Hall, Castle Hill

Hilton

Tots Sign Time 10-11am Mon Cheeky Chefs 1.15-2pm Mon Jo Jingles (3mth-walk) 9.45-10.30 (1.5- 2.5yr) 10.45-11.30 Tue Baby Yoga (12 wk-crawl) 9.3010.30am (crawl-walk) 10.4011.40am Wed Baby Sensory 10-11am Thu (Sept) Baby Massage 10-11am Fri Tiddlywinks 10-11.30 Mon Jangala Soft Play Centre, Babies Group 9.30-11.30 Tue Hilton Business Park Wesley Hall, Potter St

Melbourne

Music Time 9.45-10.45am/ 11am-12pm Mon 1.45-2.45pm Wed Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane

Tiddlers Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Tue Melbourne Baptist Ch, Chapel St Tindles Dance Pre-School Ballet & Tap 10-11 Wed, Wesley Hall, Potter St 9-10am Sat, Bill Shone Leisure Centre, High Steet

Boogie Woogie Babes 2-3pm Tue Brookfields Nursery, Heage Ln

Parents & Tots Meditation 11.30am-12pm Wed, Tara Buddhist Centre, Ashe Hall, Ash Lane

Puddle Ducks Swimming 10-11.30am Fri Etwall Primary School

Tindles Dance Pre-School Ballet & Tap 2-3pm Tue/ 1.30-2.30pm Thu Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap 3.45-4.45pm Tue/ 4-5pm Fri Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane Helen O’Grady Drama (5-8 years) 4.15-5.15pm Wed HIlton Primary School

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

SoccerStarsUK Tiny Tots 9-9.45/10-10.45am Sat Etwall Leisure Centre, Hilton Rd

Mother & Toddler 1.45-3.15pm Thu Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane

Music Time 9.30-10.30/10.45-11.45am Fri Wesley Hall, Potter St

Tel: 08456 436 848 (local rate)

63

64

www.lotsfortots.co.uk

info@lotsfortots.co.uk