Lots for Tots North Derbyshire issue 14

Issue 14

Summer 2017

How to survive

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Lots for Summer Holidays Outdoor & indoor fun from July to September

Lots on Local

The best family friendly events across North Derbyshire

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Lots for Tots North Derbyshire

Welcome to Issue 14...

@LfTNorthDerbys

The summer holidays are almost upon us so grab the suntan lotion, your copy of Lots for Tots and head out into the sunshine!

We have crammed this issue full of events over the summer, right the way into October. There’s so much happening right on your doorstep, we just had to tell you all about it.

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Fancy winning a brand new Baby Style Oyster Zero pushchair to accompany you on your days out? Don’t miss Babyluv’s amazing competition on the back page AND a fantastic £10 off voucher!

Finally, we’d like to thank Jo Coles for all her hard work as North Derbyshire Editor for 2 years. We wish her and her family all the best for the future. A new editor will be taking over very soon so watch this space.

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Nadine Peatfield, Director, Lots for Tots Ltd

Issue 14

Summer 2017

How to survive with the un d

er five s

Lots for Summer Holidays

Outdoor & indoor fun from July to Septem ber

Lots on Local

The best family friendly events across North Derbyshire

Lots on Weekly

Find your local groups, activities & classes

FREE

North Derbyshire

Distributing directly

to 13,000 families in Chesterfield, The Peak District, Buxton, North East Derbyshire, Bolsover District & Alfreton

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Lots on Local... July Sat 15th July from 2pm

Mon 17th July - Sun 10th September

Annual Hog Roast

Pottery Beach 2017

The Manor at Brampton Live music, hog roast and BBQ, play area, face painting, great family day.

Tickets available call 01246 237555

Denby Pottery Village, Denby DE5 8NX Soak up the sun and relax on our purpose built beach at Denby. www.denby.co.uk

Sat 15th - Sun 16th July

West Hallam Annual Well Dressing Festival Weekend The Village, West Hallam DE7 6GU Visit our beautiful village and marvel at over 10 beautifully decorated Wells. On Saturday 15th July 2017 we close the roads in the centre of the village to through traffic so you can safely enjoy a mixture of music, street entertainment, an Arts market and charity stalls. On Sunday 16th visit us and take a leisurely stroll around the colourful wells, enjoy tea and cake and join in a religious service when the wells are formally blessed.

Sat 15th - Fri 21st July

Holmesfield Children’s Well Dressing Main Road, Holmesfield, DRONFIELD S18 7WT Come and see the beautiful Children’s Well Dressing in Holmesfield. The Well is located in the town centre on the Main Road. The Well will be blessed at 3pm on Friday 14th July.

Sun 16th July 10am-4pm

Family Funfest

Lea Green Learning and Development Centre, Main Road, Lea, Nr Matlock DE4 5GJ This family friendly festival provides the ideal opportunity to try something new this summer with a taster of a range of outdoor activities. There will also be a circus skills act, bouncy castle, furry and scaly friends from Bugs ‘n’ Bones and massages being provided by Weledan for a few minutes peace during an otherwise action packed day! Our BBQ and tuck shop will be open on the day and visitors are welcome to enjoy their own picnic within the grounds.

Call 01629 534561 to book.

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Sat 22nd July - Sun 3rd September 11am- 4pm

Summer Holiday Activities- Mini Beast Hunts

Middleton Top Visitor Centre, Middleton by Wirksworth, Matlock DE4 4LS Mini-Beast Hunts around Middleton Top and Redhill Quarry. Collect your bug catching pots, nets and insect identification cards from the Visitor Centre.

Sat 22nd July - Sun 3rd September 11am-4pm

Summer Holiday Activities- Heritage Trail Treasure Hunt

High Peak Junction Visitor Centre, Lea Bridge, Matlock DE4 5AA Heritage Trail Treasure Hunt around High Peak Junction. Follow the route of the Audio Trail with our Question and Answer sheets available from the Visitor Centre.

Sat 22nd July - Wed 6th September 11am-4pm

Hardwick Summer of Family Fun

Hardwick Hall, Doe Lea, Chesterfield S44 5QJ Enjoy lots of family fun at Hardwick this summer with activities across the property to get involved in. There will be a different activity each day.

Sun 23rd July 11am-4pm

Jolly July Open Day & Fun Dog Show The Ark, Wyaston Road, Ashbourne DE6 1NB Fun Dog Show 12.30pm. Visit the kennels and cattery, home-made lunches & teas, gifts, books, bric a brac, Dancing Dogs, vintage cars, hedgehogs, tortoises, guinea pigs, rabbits. www.ashbourneanimalwelfare.org

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Lots on Local... July Mon 24th - Fri 28th July 11am-5pm

Knights & Princesses

Bolsover Castle, Castle St, Bolsover S44 6PR Polish your armour and dust off your tiara, it’s time to learn the tools of the trade as you become a knight or princess for the day.

You’re cordially invited to Bolsover Castle where our courtly experts will teach you skills in heroic chivalry and eloquent etiquette you’d be a jabbering jester to miss it! www.english-heritage.org.uk Tue 25th July 11am-2pm

Junk Box Challenge

Peak Rail, Rowsley South Station, Harrison Way, Darley Dale Matlock DE4 2LF Come along and design and make a train using items from the junk box £3.00 per child accompanying adults free. www.peakrail.co.uk Tue 25th July 10am-4pm

Chesterfield Medieval Fun Day

Taking place across the town with a variety of stalls in the Market Place, Medieval themed entertainment, knights in battle in the grounds of the Crooked Spire, A Day in the Middle Ages event at Chesterfield Museum, Crooked Spire open day and much more. A great day out for all the family! www.visitchesterfield.info Sat 29th July 10am-4.30pm

Glewy the Alien & Friends

Matlock Farm Park, Jaggers Lane, Darley Moor, Matlock DE4 5LH Come and meet Glewy the Alien and his puppet friends. Play party games, sing songs, tell jokes and stories. Win prizes, and have fun with the naughty little monster and his friends. Shows throughout the day.

(Free with entry) www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk Sat 29th - Sun 30th July 11am-7pm

Chesterfield Food & Drink Festival

Queens Park, Chesterfield S40 2ND Free entry. Over 30 local food producers as well as entertainment, chef demonstrations, 6

live music, childrens activities, dance demonstrations and much more…

The festival will also be family friendly with an whole area dedicated to the little ones which will consist of face painting, henna tattoos, bouncy castle, donkey rides, train rides and an animal petting corner. www.edgeevents.co Sun 30th July 11am-3pm

Chesterfield Young Persons Market Chesterfield Market, Market Place S40 1PB Calling all budding traders between the ages of 5 and 25 (children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult).

Come along and be a market trader for a day! Boost your pocket money and sell your unwanted toys and books, and clothes that no longer fit. Or if you prefer sell your own products that you’ve either bought or made.

If you prefer buying instead of selling, come along and browse the stalls for new toys, books or clothes or grab a homemade gift for a loved one. You’re sure to find a bargain.

Stalls are FREE but need to be booked in advance by calling the Chesterfield Visitor Information Centre (Tel: 01246 345777/8) or by filling in the online form at: www. visitchesterfield.info/youngpersonsmarket Mon 31st July - Fri 4th August 11am5pm

Medieval Mayhem

Bolsover Castle, Castle St, Bolsover S44 6PR Step back in time and have Medieval fun this summer! Meet Sir Cuss for your squire training and get active in games to test your skill and courage. www.english-heritage.org.uk

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

Please check with the event organiser before setting out.

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Lots on Local... August Tue 1st August 11am

Wed 2nd - Thu 3rd August

Twistin Tots Musical Picnic

Bakewell Show

Belper River Gardens, Bridge Foot, Belper (wet weather venue - The Fit Pit) Free music sessions in the park aimed at ages 0-7 but older siblings welcome. we raise funds via a donation bucket for worthy causes (this year, GEM FMs Cash for Kids, Rainbows Hospice and a local primary school ). All picnics start at 11am and run for one hour. Free, but recommended donation of £3 per family. All welcome. Bring own picnic and rug. In the event of rain the event will transfer from the park to the wet weather venue. www.twistintots.co.uk

Bakewell Showground, Bakewell DE45 1AH A variety of attractions, traders and competitions, making the show a fun day out for the whole family. www.bakewellshow.org

Tue 1st - Wed 2nd August

Dinosaur World

Buxton Opera House, Water St, Buxton SK17 6XN Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across unchartered territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan and Segnosaurus to name a few!

Running Time: 50 mins plus 15 min post show ‘meat and greet’ with the Dinosaurs! For ages over 3 & their families. www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk Tue 1st - Thu 31st August 11am-3pm

Pottery Beach Activities

Denby Pottery Village, Derby Road, Denby DE5 8NX Soak up the sun and relax on our purpose built beach at Denby.

Tuesdays: Tradtional Punch and Judy shows by the beach.

Thursdays: Bugs and Bones by the Beach.

Fridays: Magic Show with Carlos the Clown by the beach.

Daily 11am - 4pm: Paint a Pot beach and craft activities. www.denby.co.uk 8

Sat 5th August 11am & 2pm

Story Telling- Victorian Teddy Bear’s Picnic Chesterfield Museum, St Mary’s Gate, Chesterfield S41 7TD Monthly Story Telling sessions, suitable for children aged 4-7 years. Bring your teddy along for our Victorian picnic. Entry is free but donations are gratefully accepted. www.chesterfield.gov.uk Sun 6th August 10am-4.30pm

Planetarium

Matlock Farm Park, Jaggers Lane, Darley Moor, Matlock DE4 5LH Apparently this travelling wonderdome planetarium is out of this world... Become emersed in this 360 degree cinema dome.

Experience Space and adventure in a wonderful and educational way. Shows run from 11am-2pm. Tickets available on the day on entry and each show is subject to availability. There is a £2 /person/show surcharge for a Planetarium ticket. www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk Mon 7th August 11am

Twistin Tots Musical Picnic Little Eaton Village Hall Cricket Ground (wet weather venue, Little Eaton village hall) Free music sessions in the park aimed at ages 0-7 but older siblings welcome. we raise funds via a donation bucket for worthy causes (this year, GEM FMs Cash for Kids, Rainbows Hospice and a local primary school ). All picnics start at 11am and run for one hour. Free, but recommended donation of £3 per family. All welcome. Bring own picnic and rug. In the event of rain the event will transfer from the park to the wet weather venue. www.twistintots.co.uk

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Dinosaur World A dino-mite adventure on it’s way to Buxton!

Young dinosaur enthusiasts can come face-to-face with astonishingly life-like prehistoric creatures during Dinosaur World at Buxton Opera House. Audiences are invited to grab their compasses and join intrepid explorers for the adventure of a lifetime.

The “dino-drama” begins when explorer Miranda is washed up on an island where huge shapes move amongst the trees. Soon she realises this is an island unlike no other, a place where prehistoric creatures still roam free, 65 million years after they were thought to have died off planet earth.

During the adventure families will meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan and Segnosaurus to name just a few!

special 15 minutes “meat & greet”!

Dinosaur World takes place on Tuesday 1 August at 2pm and Wednesday 2 August at 11am and 2pm. Tickets are priced at £14.50 and £17 for special ‘danger’ seats. Family tickets are available at a discounted rate.

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

LIVE ON STAGE

OLIVIER AWARD NOMINEE

a musical play adapted and directed by DAVID WOOD based on the book

by JUDITH KERR

“This Tiger is the cat’s meow”

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“A rare and grrreat achievement”

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The event is suitable for ages 3+ and their families. Following the on stage adventure audiences can meet the dinosaurs for a T: 08456 436 839 E: northderbyshire@lotsfortots.co.uk

WED 3 - THU 4 OCT

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Lots on Local... August Mon 7th - Fri 11th August 11am-5pm

Sat 12th - Sun 13th August

Roundheads & Cavaliers

Bakewell Baking Festival

Bolsover Castle, Castle St, Bolsover S44 6PR Pikes at the ready! Aim your muskets! Be put through your paces as you fall into step and defend Bolsover Castle against Cromwell’s army. It’s Civil War England and you’ve been recruited into King Charles I’s army. Discover what it takes to be a soldier, test your nerve and hear tales from the battlefield www.english-heritage.org.uk

Bakewell Showground, c/o Midland RailwayButterley Station, Bakewell DE45 1AQ Fun, food, vintage and baking-mad celebrities against a backdrop of beautiful English countryside. There are plenty of things for the children to do too, from bake-alongs in which they’ll get to bake with an expert, to vintage games, circus skills, bouncy castles and donkey rides. There’s a ‘hay loft’ where youngsters can play to their heart’s content and the unmissable Mr Darcy Custard Pie fight. www.bakewellbakingfestival.co.uk

Wed 9th August 11am

Twistin Tots Musical Picnic Hall Lets Park, Matlock (wet weather venue, Imperial Rooms, Imperial Turnditch School) Free music sessions in the park aimed at ages 0-7 but older siblings welcome. we raise funds via a donation bucket for worthy causes (this year, GEM FMs Cash for Kids, Rainbows Hospice and a local primary school ). All picnics start at 11am and run for one hour. Free, but recommended donation of £3 per family. All welcome. Bring own picnic and rug. In the event of rain the event will transfer from the park to the wet weather venue. www.twistintots.co.uk Wed 9th August from 9am

Ashover Show

The Rectory Fields, Ashover S45 0BA Light horse & horticulture classes, dog show, Craft tent, vintage tractors and stationary engines, food marquee, vintage cars.

Attractions for all of the family. www.ashovershow.co.uk Sat 12th August

Sun 13th August 11am

Punch & Judy Show

Matlock Farm Park, Jaggers Lane, Darley Moor, Matlock DE4 5LH Bringing children and adults the traditional magic and comedy of Punch and Judy without any violence! All traditional hand carved puppets with red and white canvas booth. www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk Mon 14th - Fri 18th August 11am-5pm

Heroes & Villains

Bolsover Castle, Castle St, Bolsover S44 6PR Deadly enemies and bitter battles, choose your character and watch the drama unfold this summer. Children can become heroes and villains from history in our fun interactive plays and ‘have a go’ at being the fool! www.english-heritage.org.uk Wed 16th August from 6pm

Manifold Valley Agricultural Show

Wind in the Willows

he Arbour, Casterne Hall, Ilam, Ashbourne DE6 2AD Sheep and cattle, shire horses, rare breeds, dogs, pets for the younger generations.

Rural vintage machinery and tractors, local arts, crafts and produce. Main ring events include horse jumping, Carriage Driving, Hounds, Lurcher Show, Working Dogs, and Terrier Racing. Suitable for the whole family. www.manifoldshow.co.uk

Bolsover Castle, Castle St, Bolsover S44 6PR Please bring a picnic blanket or low back chair to watch the performance - and be prepared for the British weather!

Alive with music and song, this magical family show is presented in beautiful traditional costume and features a woodland parade during the interval for everyone to join in with! www.english-heritage.org.uk

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Lots on Local... August Fri 18th August 11am

Sat 26th - Mon 28th August 11am-3pm

Twistin Tots Musical Picnic

Pottery Beach Activities

Crossley park, Shirley Road, Ripley Free music sessions in the park aimed at ages 0-7 but older siblings welcome. we raise funds via a donation bucket for worthy causes (this year, GEM FMs Cash for Kids, Rainbows Hospice and a local primary school ). All picnics start at 11am and run for one hour. Free, but recommended donation of £3 per family. All welcome. Bring own picnic and rug. In the event of rain the event will transfer from the park to the wet weather venue. www.twistintots.co.uk

Denby Pottery Village, Denby DE5 8NX Donkey rides by the beach, Bugs n Bones, Traditional Punch & Judy Shows. Plus all day, Parrots in Need & Air Ambulance. Sat - Mon 11am - 4pm: Paint a Pot beach and craft activities. Monday only - 11.30 am & 2pm :Falconry demonstrations. www.denby.co.uk

Sat 19th August 9am-5pm

121st Ashbourne Show

Osmaston Polo Ground DE6 1LW A traditional country and agricultural show, this year there will be entries in sheep, cattle, goat, and light horse classes, and 150 trade stalls. There will be a craft tent, food hall, and indoor retail marquee. Main ring entertainment includes the Rocking Horse Stunt show, the Three Pack of Hounds parade, plus much more. www.ashbourneshow.co.uk Sun 20th August 11am

Punch & Judy Show

Matlock Farm Park, Jaggers Lane, Darley Moor, Matlock DE4 5LH Bringing children and adults the traditional magic and comedy of Punch and Judy without any violence! All traditional hand carved puppets with red and white canvas booth. www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk Mon 21st - Fri 25th August 11am-5pm

Castle Attack!

Bolsover Castle, Castle St, Bolsover S44 6PR Join in with our miniature medieval castle siege.... take cover! Leap back to medieval days for games that time forgot - from fox and geese and merrils to sieging a mini castle, play like a medieval mischief-maker as you step back in time this summer. www.english-heritage.org.uk 12

Sun 27th August 10am-5pm

Peak District Highland Games

Matlock Farm Park, Jaggers Lane, Darley Moor, Matlock DE4 5LH We are proud to be the host of the very first ‘Peak District Highland Games’. Come and watch these super strong men compete with their varied events throughout the day. Don’t miss the Tossing of the Caber!! www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk Sun 27th - Mon 28th August 10.30am5pm

Grand Medieval Joust

Bolsover Castle, Castle St, Bolsover S44 6PR Feel the heat of the contest as magnificent knights on horseback clash at the greatest event of medieval England. Cheer on your favourite in this thundering battle of bravery and honour. Soak up the medieval way of life in the colourful encampments and be entertained by the naughty court jester while your budding young knights test their strength in the field. www.english-heritage.org.uk Mon 28th August from 12pm

Circus Day

The Manor at Brampton Circus workshop, balloon modelling, face painting and fire show.

Tickets available call 01246 237555 Event details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change.

Please check with the event organiser before setting out.

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Lots on Local... September Fri 1st - Sun 3rd September

Chatsworth Country Fair

Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PP Jam-packed family entertainment with a great Grand Ring line up featuring Dzhigitivka! The Way of the Cossack Warrior and The White Helmets Motorcycle Display. www.chatsworthcountryfair.co.uk Sat 2nd September 1pm

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Buxton Opera House, Buxton SK17 6XN Just like a normal comedy club but without the rude bits! It’s on in the day, kids are allowed in, and thus there is a higher than usual chance of heckles like ‘why is that your face!?’ www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk Sat 2nd September 11am & 2pm

Story Telling- Kitchen Tales

Chesterfield Museum, St Mary’s Gate, Chesterfield S41 7TD Monthly Story Telling sessions, suitable for children aged 4-7 years. Hear tales from the kitchen and cooking.Entry is free but donations are gratefully accepted. www.chesterfield.gov.uk Sat 2nd September

Turnditch & Windley Show In the fields on Wirksworth Road (B5023), Windley DE56 4AQ Food, horticulture, art & craft Stalls, pet show, horse & pony show, vintage tractors, garden competition & more. www.turnditchandwindley.co.uk Fri 8th - Sun 24th September

Wirksworth Festival

Enjoy the work of more than 150 artists plus an inspiring programme of performances and events in this historic market town, right at the heart of the Derbyshire Dales. www.wirksworthfestival.co.uk Sat 9th September - Sat 28th October

Matlock Bath Illuminations

Derwent Gardens, Matlock Bath Thousands of people line the banks of the 14

river in Derwent Gardensevery weekend, giving a carnival atmosphere to this unique and illuminous display. There is also a fantastic firework display every Saturday evening.

Sun 10th September

Hartington Wakes Country Show High Fields, Hall Bank, Hartington SK17 0AT Archery, bouncy castle, cattle show, climbing wall, donkey rides, fun fair, fun dog show, Peter Hallam with his dog and ducks, sheep show classes, show jumping, stands, vintage tractors www.hartingtonwakes.co.uk Sat 16th - Sun 17th September 11am4pm

Tapton Lock Festival

Tapton Lock Visitor Centre, Lockoford Lane, Chesterfield S41 7JB A family fun event with arts and crafts activities, climbing wall and canoes plus live music and refreshments.

Fri 29th - Sat 30th September

Derby Feste

Market Place, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 3AS Annual street festival for all the family to enjoy. Friday night World of Circus, food Village & The Altitude Show. Street entertainment on Saturday from 12pm. 5pmThe ‘Colour of Time’ procession, winding its way through the streets to Cathedral Green – where only the brave will enter the explosion of colour! followed by 100 Garba dancers under a canopy of lanterns. www.derbyfeste.com Wed 4th - Thu 5th October

The Tiger who Came to Tea

Buxton Opera House, Buxton SK17 6XN The tea-guzzling tiger is back on the road in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos! A stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem... expect to be surprised! For age 3 and over. www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

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Twistin’ Tots Fancy a job that fits round your children and family commitments?

Celebrating eleven years this month, pre-school Derbyshire music group, Twistin Tots now looking to expand its Team and further develop its brand by recruiting a lively individual to run classes in the Matlock and Chesterfield area.

“Classes are great fun and I meet loads of lovely people on a daily basis,” says Jacqui Davis, Owner and Founder of Twistin Tots. “No two days are ever the same – I could be delivering nursery sessions one day, public classes the next and working in a Play centre on the third. It’s great being my own boss and knowing that I can fit classes around school commitments – I’ve never had to miss that school Nativity because I was working!! Of course, it’s hard work but you get out what you put in and the rewards are there- I wouldn’t do anything else. “

and accounting; marketing and promotion; establishing of new classes; and finding and delivering nursery opportunities.

Jacqui is looking to set up one lucky individual as a franchisee from September 2017. There will be no initial outlay and training and all equipment will be provided.

For a full job description, full requirements and details of how to apply, visit www.twistintots.co.uk/ contact-us/jobs

The post holder will be responsible for running Twistin Tots classes (both established and new); running sessions within nurseries; providing cover for other Twistin Tots staff (as required); and running birthday parties – necessitating some weekend work. Applicants will be responsible for their own budgeting T: 08456 436 839 E: northderbyshire@lotsfortots.co.uk

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North East Derbyshire

Most classes are Term-Time only

Barlborough Little Birds at Barlborough 1-2.30pm Wed

Barlborough Hall School Nursery

Bolsover Bainbridge Hall Tots & Toddlers

10-11.30am Tue (0--5yrs) Free Bainbridge Hall

Toy Library 3-3.45pm Thu

Bolsover Infant & Nursery School, Wellbeck Rd

Clowne Mini Dribblers Football

9.30-10.15am Mon (18m-3yrs) 10.15-11am Mon (3-5yrs) Ball Bonanza 9.30-10am Wed Ball skills (3-4 yrs)

Mini Sports Stars

10.15-11am Wed (2.5-5 years) 11.15am-12pm Wed (18m-2.5 yrs)

Mini Movers

9.15-10am Thu (18m - 4yrs) Balanceability (3-6yrs) 9-9.45am/ 10-10.45am Sun ‘learn to cycle’ programme. For further information call 01246 242364 Go! Active @The Arc, S43 4JY

Doe Lea Doe Lea Ducklings 1.30-3pm Wed Doe Lea Ctr

Dronfield

Tiny Tumblers Fri

12.45-1.30pm (Under 3) 1.30-2.15pm (Mixed Ages) 2.15-3pm (3-5 years) Dronfield Sports Centre

Eckington Marsh Lane Toddler Group 9.30-11am Wed School Hall, Marsh Lane

Ridgeway Under 5’s Music Group 9.45-10.30am Wed

Ridgeway Toddler Group

10.30am-12.30pm Wed St John’s Church, Ridgeway Moor, Ridgeway

Otter Pups Swimming

10am, 10.30am & 11am (10mth-3yrs) Wed/Fri

Parent & Baby Swimming Session

9.30am-12.30pm Thu Eckington Swimming Pool & Fitness Centre

Heath Mini Movers 10.30–11.15am Thu Heath Village Hall, Main Street, Heath Village.

Book a free taster on 07783081135

Mastin Moor Little Monsters Playgroup 9.15-11.15am Tue

Mastin Moor Community Centre, Worksop Rd

Staveley

Baby & Toddler Group

Little Spikes 9.30-11am Mon Poolsbrook Social Club, Cottage Close

Tiny Tumblers Mon

Toy Library 9.30-11.30am Tue Little Treasures 9.30-11am Tue

10-11.50am Mon Gosforth Lodge, Cliffe Park 11-11.45am (Mixed Age) 12.45-1.30pm (Under 3 yrs) 1.30-2.15pm (3-5 yrs) 2.15-3pm (Mixed Age) Otter Pups Swimming Thu 9.30, 10, 10.30, 11am (10mth-3yrs) Dronfield Sports Centre 16

Staveley & Barrow Hill Community Rms, 47 High St

Toy Library 9-10.30am Fri Inkersall Primary School, Green Rd, Inkersall

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Otter Pups

Our Otter Pups classes are aimed at children aged from 10mths to 3yrs of age, accompanied in the water by a parent or carer.

Babies are introduced to the water in a safe, calm environment to help them build confidence while having fun.

Wednesdays Sharley Park Leisure Centre: 10am.

Eckington Swimming Pool & Fitness Centre: 10am, 10.30am and 11am.

Thursdays

Dronfield Sports Centre: 9.30am, 10am, 10.30am, 11am Sharley Park Leisure Centre: 10am.

Fridays

Eckington Swimming Pool & Fitness Centre: 9.30am, 10.30am and 11am.

Find out more or enrol at www.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk or call a member of the team.

DRONFIELD SPORTS CENTRE Tel: 01246 217217 ECKINGTON SWIMMING POOL AND FITNESS CENTRE Tel: 01246 217481 SHARLEY PARK LEISURE CENTRE Tel: 01246 217277

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Buxton and High Peak

Most classes are Term-Time only

Buxton Weigh, Stay, Play 9.30-11am Mon (alternate wks). Buxton Lib.

10.20-10.50am (Baby Band) 11-11.40am (Toddler Troupe) Fri. Buxton URC

NCT Playgroup 9.30-11.30am

Baby Days 10-11.30am Fri

Mon. Buxton Scout Hut, junction of Peveril Road and Clifton Road

Mini Movers & Groovers

10-10.45am Mon Pavillion Arts Centre

Messy Play 1-3pm Mon

Fairfield Children’s Centre

Weigh, Stay and Play

9.30-11am Tue (alternate weeks) Fairfield Children’s Centre

NCT Bumps and Babes

10.30am-12pm Wed (various locations - contact highpeak@nct.org.uk to be added to the weekly email)

NCT Baby Express 10.30am-

12pm 1st Thu of month.

Pizza Express, Buxton. Non mobile babies only.

Alfreton Bakewell Bolsover Bolsover Chapel-en-le-Frith Clay Cross Clowne Dronfield Holmewood Killamarsh Matlock Shirebrook Staveley Wirksworth

10-10.30 10-10.30 10.30-11 2.15-2.45 2.15-2.45 10.30-11 10-10.30 10.45-11.15 10.30-11 2-2.30 11-11.30 10-10.30 10.30-11 2.15-2.45

Chesterfield

11-11.30

Toddler Time

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Hayfield Baby and Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Fri

Hayfield Primary School

Fairfield Childrens Centre

Toddler Group 10am-12pm Fri

Buxton Methodist Church

Chapel-En-Le-Frith The Ark Parent and Toddler Group 9am-12pm Mon

9am-3pm Tue Chapel-en-le-Frith Methodist Church, Market Street

Stay, Play and Weigh

9.30-11.30am 4th Wed of month Children’s Centre, Warmbrook Road

Rainbow Parent & Toddlers 9.30am-3pm Wed The Becket Room, St Thomas Becket Parish Church, Market Place

Library Sessions Story & Rhyme

Hayfield

Musical Steps

New Mills St George’s Play Group 9.30-

11.30am Wed St George’s Parish Hall, Church Lane

Breast Feeding Group

10.30-11.30am 4th Thu of the month. Pulse Cafe, Union Road

Whaley Bridge Taxal & Fernilee School Under 5’s Group 9.30-11am Mon Stay, Play and Weigh 1.453.30pm Tue. Uniting Church (once per month) Bump, Baby & Toddler Group 9.30-11am Fri. Uniting Church, Whaley Bridge

Baby Rhyme Time Wed Wed Wed Thu 1st Thu Tue Tue 2nd Mon Thu 1st&3rd Mon Thu Thu Mon Thu Tue

Bolsover Brimington Chesterfield Dronfield

Storytime

10.30-11 10.30-11 10-10.30 10-10.30

Mon Tue Tue 2nd Mon

Brimington 10.30-11 Thu Buxton 2.15-2.45 Thu Chesterfield 10.30-11 Wed Dronfield 2-2.45 Wed Newbold 10.30-11 Tue New Mills 2.15-2.45 Fri Shirebrook 10.30-11.30 Mon South Normanton 10.30-11

Tue Whaley Bridge 2.30-3 1st Mon Whitwell 10-11 Wed Please note some sessions may be term time only, please check with your local library Details correct at time of going to print

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Chesterfield

Most classes are Term-Time only

Boythoype Soft Play Stay & Play 9.45-11.30am Mon St Francis Community Centre

Brampton Tots Café 9.45-11.30am Mon. St Thomas’ Centre Totstop 9.30-11am Wed Lifehouse Church, Chatsworth Road Clever Crocs Nursery Parent & Toddler Group 9.30 - 11am Thu Clever Crocs Day Nursery, Chatsworth Rd

Brimington Parent and Toddler Group 9.15 - 11.15am Mon

Hollingwood Community Rooms, Laburnum Street

Little Starlets 10-11.30am Tue (0-3 yr) Manor Centre, Manor Rd

Little Bees 10-11.30am Fri

St Michael’s Church Hall, Church St

Calow Parent & Toddler 9.15-11.15am Wed Calow Comm Ctr, Allpits Ln

Chesterfield Little Creatives 9.45-11am Mon & Fri

£5 including drinks and materials (2-4yrs) StraightCurves, 104 Saltergate

Sean Eireann McMahon Irish Dancing Mon 4.30–5.30pm (3 – 6yrs) 5.30–6.30pm (7yrs +) Wed 4.30–5.30pm (3 – 6yrs) 5.30–6pm (All age Heavies) 6–7pm (7yrs +) Fri 4.30–5.30pm (3 – 6yrs) 5.30–6pm (All ages Ceili) 6pm –7pm (7yrs +) The Church of the Holy Family, Derby Rd

Sands Monthly Support Sessions

1st Tue of month, 7-9pm Chesterfield Com.Fire Station, behind B&Q

Little Stars 9.30 - 11am Wed Chesterfield Church in the Peak, New Street Centre, off Park Road Annunciation Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Thu Annunciation Church, 2 Spencer Street

Central Methodist Toddlers 10-11.30am Thu Central Methodist Church, Saltergate Sling Library 9.15-11am Fri Holme Hall Children’s Centre, Taddington Rd First Little Steps 1-2.30pm Fri

Chesterfield Baptist Church, Cross St

Elevation Dance Company

Pre School Pros 1-2pm Fri Free trial class Dancing Together 9-9.30am Sat Pre School Pros 9.30-10.30am Sat St Thomas’ Church, Chatsworth Road S40 3AW

Hasland GOO Play 10am-12pm Mon

Christian Life Church., Britannia Road

Mums/Carers & Tinies 9.15-11.15am Thu Hasland Youth Centre, Hasland Hall School

Holmewood Kanga & Roo Parent & Toddler Group 9.15-11am Tue Abundant Life Church, Tibshelf Road

Holymoorside Tiger Tots 1.30-3pm Tue

Holymoorside Village Hall

Loundsley Green Parent & Toddler 9 to 11am Fri.

Loundsley Green Community Centre

T: 08456 436 839 E: northderbyshire@lotsfortots.co.uk

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Chesterfield

Most classes are Term-Time only

Newbold

Wingerworth

Sammy’s Seals Swim Classes Tue

All Saints Toddlers 9.30-11.30am Mon

Church Parent/Toddler 9-11am Tue

Tots & Toddlers 1-2.30pm Tue Parish Rooms, New Road

Highfield Hall Primary Shool Contact 07568 054917 Eagle Club, Littlemoor

Jellybean 9.30-11.30am Wed

St Andrews Church Hall, 187 Newbold Road

Church Ctr, Longedge Lane

Twistin Tots 1.30-2.30pm Wed (0-5yrs) Free Taster Wingerworth Parish Rooms, New Rd

Parent & Toddler 9-11am Fri

Loundsley Green Com. Centre

North Wingfield Small Wonders Song & Rhyme 9.45 - 11.15am Tue

Small Wonders Stay & Play

9.45-11.15am Thu Hepthorne Lane Community Centre, New Street

Messy Monkeys 1-3pm (1-5yr) Wed Alice’s View Children’s Ctr Little Explorers 10am-12pm Mon Baby Group 1.30-3pm Tue Postnatal Group 10.30am-12pm Fri

Alice’s View Children’s Centre

Tupton New Tupton Toddler Group 9-11am Wed Tupton Evangelical Church (next to Cornerstone Cafe) St John’s Mother & Toddler Group 9-11am Fri St John’s Church

Walton Tiger-Mama Baby Massage with Nicola Marsh 10.45-11.45am Tue 10.30-11.30am Wed 10.30-11.30am Fri St John’s Church, Walton Booking Essential 07869 100 947

Little Fishes 10-11.30am Thu

Tiger-Mama Baby Massage with Nicola Marsh

6 week courses in Walton,Chesterfield Private Tuition or courses run in your own home.

For more details phone 07869100947 www.facebook.com/NurtureMe44 Email:

tmbm44@hotmail.com

Nurture Me –

Complementary Therapies With Nicola Marsh

St John’s Church, Walton Back Lane.

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Elevation Dance Company

Teach your baby water confidence and Teach your baby r confidence and how wtoateswim!

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Relaxed, fun, individually tailored classes for Relaxed, fun, individually tailored classes for 0-4 year olds.

0-4 year olds Highfield Hall Primary School, Newbold, Chesterfield. £9Primary per session Tuesdays.

Highfield Hall School,on Newbold,

Chesterfield £8 per session on Tuesdays 07568054927 sammyssealsswimclasses@outlook.com Sammy’s Seals Swim Classes 07568054927 Samantha.yeomans@me.com

T: 08456 436 839 E: northderbyshire@lotsfortots.co.uk

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The Peak District

Most classes are Term-Time only

Ashford in the Water Toddles 10.30-12pm Wed Old School Community Room

Ashover Ashover Tots and Tinies 10am-12pm Wed Ashover Parish Hall, Milken Lane

Bakewell Messy Madness 10.30am-12pm Mon Pilsley Scout Hut, Pilsley Carry Together Sling Library

10-11am First Tue of month Hassop Station Cafe, Hassop Rd

Crafty Kids Club 10am-12pm Tue Medway Community Ctr, New St

All Saints’ Tots & Teds

Matlock Breastmates Feeding Support 1-2.30pm Mon Carry Together Sling Library 1-2.30pm Alt Mon Matlock Children’s Centre

See & Know Toddler Group 9.45-11.30am Tue Holy Trinity Church, Matlock Bath Breastmates Breastfeeding Support 10-11am 1st, 3rd & 4th Tue of month Imperial Rd Clinic

Totzone 10-11.30am/ 1-2.30pm Tue St Joseph’s Church Hall, Bank Rd Parents & Toddlers 10am-12pm Tue

Methodist & United Reform Church, Oak Rd

Twistin Tots 9.45-10.45am Wed Imperial Rooms, Imperial Road

Baby & Toddler 1.30-3pm Wed All Saints Infant School, Dimple Rd

1.30-2.45pm 3rd Tue of month.

All Saints Church, Church Street

Toddler Activity Morning 10-11am Thu

Toddler Group 10-11.45am Thu Bakewell Methodist Church Hall

Matlock Multiples 1-3pm Thu Tree Top Tumble, Masson Mills

Little Sparkles 1.15-2.45pm Thu Bakewell Elim

Thursday Playgroup 1.30-3pm Thu. ARC Leisure, Bakewell Rd

Pentecostal Church, 2A Station Yard.

Baslow Mother & Toddler 10am-12pm Mon Church Rooms Church Lane

Darley Bridge Parent & Toddler Group

10-11.30am Wed Village Hall

Darley Dale Toddlers 9.30-11.30am Mon

Dale Rd Methodist Ch, Dale Rd

St Helens’ Wednesday Group

9.30-11.30am Wed St Helens’ Church, Church Rd, Churchtown 22

Cafe in The Park, Hall Leys Park

Rowsley Rowsley Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Mon Rowsley Methodist Church, School Room

Starkholmes Mother & Toddlers 1.30-3.30pm Fri. Village Hall

Tansley Tansley Tots 1.30-3.30pm Tue Community Ch Hall, Church St

Wirksworth Totstars 2.15-2.45pm Thu

Wirksworth Library, Town Hall

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Central Derbyshire

Most classes are Term-Time only

Alfreton BEARs 10-11.30am Mon (Breastfeeding support) Alfreton Children’s Centre Watchorn Tots 10-11.45am Wed Watchorn Church Hall, Derby Rd

Carry Together Sling Library 1-2.30pm alt Thu’s Genesis Play Centre

Belper Twistin Tots Free taster

9.45-11.30am Mon 9.45-11.45am Tue Twistin Tinies (0–18mths) 1.30-2.40pm Tue Belper Comm Hall, Bridge St

Chucklebutties Play & Party Centre Mon & Fri Early birds offer 9.30-11am Pound to Pocket: £3 at 3pm Toddler Tuesday (pre-school only 9.30am-12.30) Wednesday Madness £2.50 all day Belper Mills, Bridge Foot

Blackwell Toddler Group 9.15-11.15am Wed/ 1-3pm Fri

Blackwell Com Centre

Clay Cross Stepping Stones Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Mon Clay Cross Christian Fellowship

Tiny Tumblers Wed

9.30-10.15am (Under 3 years) 10.30-11.15am (3-5 years) 11.30am-12.15pm (Mixed ages)

Otter Pups Swimming

10am Wed/ Thu (10mth-3yrs) Sharley Park Leisure Centre

Rainbow Toddlers 10-11.30am Wed

Holmgate Evangelical Church, Valley Road

Holmgate Toddler Group 9.15-11.30am Fri Holmgate Primary School, Holmgate Road Little Gems 9.15-11.30am Fri

Community of Christ, Thanet Street

Crich Toy Library 9.30-11.30am Mon Crich Glebe Field Centre

Popalong Baby & Toddler Group

9.30-11.30am Fri Crich Wesley Methodist Church, Chapel Lane

Newton Newton Toddler Group 1pm-3pm Thu Newton Community Centre

Ripley Twistin Tots 9.30am & 11am Fri Twistin Tikes (3-5yrs) 1.30pm Fri Planet Happy, Heage Rd Ind Est Free play after class

Stretton Mini Movers 9.30–10.15am Mon Stretton Village Hall, Main Rd. Book a free taster 07783081135 Baby Group 1.30pm Fri (0-12 months) Tiddlers Day Nursery, Main Road

Tibshelf Tibshelf Tots 9.15-11.15am Wed Tibshelf Village Hall, 110 High St

Wessington Wessington Baby & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Tue Wessington Church

Lillley Pond Singalong 1.30pm 3rd Wed of month Chuckles Indoor Play Centre, Bridge Street

T: 08456 436 839 E: northderbyshire@lotsfortots.co.uk

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