Lots for Tots North Derbyshire Issue 5

Issue 05

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April-June 2015

How to surviv

Lots for Easter

Gifts, ideas and egg hunts galore!

Lots on Local

Family friendly events in your area

Lots on Weekly Find your nearest toddler groups & under 5’s classes This magazine franchise is for sale! See inside for details & visit our website

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North Derbyshire Distributing directly to 11,000 families in ChesterďŹ eld, The Peak District, North East Derbyshire, Bolsover District & Alfreton

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Saturday 25th April

70+ Stalls 10am-3pm Frozen Meet & Greet The Gateway Centre with Elsa, Anna & Olaf!

Derbyshire County Bouncy Castle ● Inflatable Slide Cricket Ground Pony Rides ● Taster Sessions Grandstand Road Derby DE21 6AF ● Newborn- 1 year old photo booth Free face painting ● Cookie decorating ● Free class taster sessions & demos ● Outdoor dirt digging- plant a sunflower seed ● A chance to win a £50 Intu Derby voucher for visitors who pre-register AND attend the show!

Register online for FREE entry (or £3 on the door)

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Welcome to Issue 5...

Lots for Tots North Derbyshire @LfTNorthDerbys

Welcome to the new look Lots for Tots! Yes we’ve had a makeover and we are very excited to launch our fresh new magazine.

It’s not just the magazine that has had a spring clean, it’s also the website. You can now submit event or toddler group listings straight to the site, update previous information or book online advertising. Take a look at www.lotsfortots.co.uk/north-derbyshire The Lots for Tots North Derbyshire franchise is for sale! If you are a parent that wants to work from home, fitting your hours around your children, read more on page 13, visit the franchise page on our website or email us.

There is so much going on in North Derbyshire over the next few months. You can rely on Lots for Tots to inspire you with places to go & things to do with your little ones. If you contact an advertiser, please tell them that you saw it in Lots for Tots as this really helps our advertisers to know that the magazine works!

Nadine x

Nadine Peatfield, Director, Lots for Tots Ltd

Issue 05

April-June 2015

How to survive with the un d

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Lots for Easter Gifts, ideas and egg hunts galore!

Lots on Local

Family friendly events in your area

Lots on Weekly Find your nearest toddler groups & under 5’s classes This magazine franchise is for sale! See inside for details & visit our website

FREE

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North Derbyshire

Distributing directly to 11,000 families in Chesterfield, The Peak District, North East Derbyshire, Bolsover District & Alfreton

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Subscriptions

If you struggle to get a copy of Lots for Tots, we now offer a subscription. The cost is £10inc p&p for 4 issues.

Email: northderbyshire@lotsfortots.co.uk

About Lots for Tots

83,000 copies of Lots for Tots in 6 editions distributed quarterly in October, January, Easter & July in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, South Staffordshire, Sutton Coldfield & West Wiltshire. Lots for Tots North Derbyshire is part of Lots for Tots Ltd. Also by Lots for Tots Ltd: East Midlands Baby and Toddler Show, Nottingham.

Bump to Five show, Derby. Other franchise areas available.

Contact details

northderbyshire@lotsfortots.co.uk Tel: 08456 436 839 www.lotsfortots.co.uk/northderbyshire

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. © Lots for Tots Ltd 2008-2015

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Lots on Local... April Sat 28th March

Fri 3rd-Mon 6th April 10am-5pm

Bugs and Bones

Easter Extravaganza

Matlock Farm Park, Jaggers Lane, Near Two Dales, Matlock DE4 5LH Exotic animals, open all day. www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk

The Pavilion Gardens, St John’s Rd, Buxton SK17 6BE Wonderful locally made produce, some fantastic works from local crafts people, entertainment for all the family, an Easter egg hunt and children’s art competition, along with some fantastic live entertainment.

Tel 01298 23114 www.paviliongardens.co.uk

Sat 28th March-Sun 19th April 11am-4pm

Spring Explorer Trail at Ilam Park

White Peak Estate Office, Home Farm, Ilam DE6 2AZ A fun self led trail for families. Spot the signs of Spring as you explore the park. www.nationaltrust.org.uk Wednesday 1st April

Twistin Tots taster sessions Clowne Sports Centre, High Street, Clowne, Derbyshire, S43 4JY 11.45-12.30pm and 12.45-1.30pm (please note session at 11.45am will then be repeated at 12.45pm). Cost £2 per child Please pre book your place by calling 01246 242364.

Wed 1st, Fri 3rd & Wed 8th April 11-3

Wild Wednesdays and Good Fridays get eggy!

Wildlife Discovery Room, Carsington Water Visitor Centre, DE6 1ST Easter themed trails, crafts and wild play activities on holiday Wednesdays and Good Friday. We will be in the outdoor classroom on Stones Island with the camp fire blazing and plenty to do and discover. If it’s wet you will find us in the Wildlife discovery room. £3 per child to do all the activities or pay as you go on individual activities. No need to book just drop in!

Thursday 2nd April

Mini Dribblers and Mini Movers Free taster sessions Clowne Sports Centre, High Street, Clowne, Derbyshire, S43 4JY 1-1.45pm (Mini Dribblers) and 2-2.45pm (Mini Movers) Just turn up.

For more information call 01246 242364.

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Fri 3rd-Mon 6th Aril 11am-5pm

Easter Adventure Quest

Bolsover Castle, Castle Street S44 6PR Meet characters from the past with stories of times gone by - maybe a king, a butler, a Roman centurion or even a monk. Explore Bolsover Castle and crack the clues. Rise to the challenge and win your chocolate reward.

It’s time to get hands-on with history www.english-heritage.org.uk/bolsover Fri 3rd-Mon 6th April

Cadbury Easter Trail at Ilam Park White Peak Estate Office, Home Farm, Ilam DE6 2AZ Take part in our Cadbury Easter Trail at Ilam Park, explore the park and hunt for clues.

Collect a delicious Cadbury chocolate egg at the end of the trail. www.nationaltrust.org.uk Sun 5th April 11am-4pm

Peak Easter Fun Day

Peak Shopping Village, Chatsworth Rd , Rowsley DE4 2JE Balloon modelling, egg hunt and Easter crafts. www.peakshoppingvillage.com Sun 5th-Mon 6th April

Easter Fun

Matlock Farm Park, Jaggers Lane, Near Two Dales, Matlock DE4 5LH Egg hunt and crafts. Lamb bottle feeding.

On the Monday, ‘Tiny Talk,’ signing and singing for 0-3 years, 11-11.45am (£2) www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/north-derbyshire

Lots on Local... April Mon 6th April 11-11.45am

Mon 20th April 10-11.30am

TinyTalk at Matlock Farm Park

Nature Tots: It’s a bugs Life

Matlock Farm Park, Jaggers Lane, Near Two Dales, Matlock DE4 5LH Easter themed ‘Tiny Talk’, signing and singing group for 0-3 years, 11-11.45am (£2). www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk

Whistlestop Centre, Matlock Bath Railway Station DE4 3PT Join us for a mini beast hunt in the woods and making clay mini beasts to take home. £3 for the first child £1.50 other children.

Booking essential as numbers are limited.

Tel 01773 881188

Wed 8th April

Bugs and Bones

Matlock Farm Park, Jaggers Lane, Near Two Dales, Matlock DE4 5LH Exotic animals, open all day. www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk Sun 12th April

Peak Falconry

Matlock Farm Park, Jaggers Lane, Near Two Dales, Matlock DE4 5LH Get up close with a wide range of beautiful birds of prey. All day. www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk Sat 11th April 11am & 2.30pm

The Basil Brush Show

Pomegranate Theatre, Chesterfield S41 7TX Join in the mayhem! Sing along with Basil and Mr Stephen and listen to Basil’s ‘bedtime’ story, of course often interrupted by a naughty uncontrollable Basil!

A show for all the family. www.chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk

Sat 25th April 10am-3pm

Bump to Five Show

The Gateway Centre, Derbyshire County Cricket Ground, Grandstand Road, DE21 6AF Lots for Tots brings you the 6th annual Bump to Five show, with 70+stands, entertainment, free mini class sessions, lots to see and do for parents and children. FREE Entry if you pre-register online. Chance to win £50 Intu Derby voucher when you pre-register. www.bumptofive.co.uk Tel: 08456 436 831 Email info@bumptofive.co.uk

Sun 12th April from 9am

Family Friendly Trail Runs

Longshaw Estate No competition, no timing, just fun and friendly trail runs for all ages and abilities. Jog Derbyshire and the National Trust offer you the chance to take to the trails around the picturesque Longshaw Estate. Choose from a 3 mile or 1.6 mile route. Register on the day at the Visitor’s Centre between 9am and 9.30 am. Entry Free info@jogderbyshire.co.uk

Sat 25th-Sun 26th April

St George’s Day

Bolsover Castle, Castle Street S44 6PR Enjoy medieval music, side-splitting story telling and the big battle - George v. Dragon!

Mini knights can pick a sword and advance in the childrens battle drill as St George himself teaches you the art of dragon slaying. Will you be good enough for him to Knight you? www.english-heritage.org.uk/bolsover

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

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Lots on Local... May Sun 3rd-Mon 4th May 10.30am-5pm

Sat 16th May 1-3pm

Knights Tournament

Bring the Family to Meet Peter

Bolsover Castle, Castle Street S44 6PR Swords will be wielded, archery skills tested and helmets battered as these skilled men are put to the test in each nail-biting round.

Soak up the sights and sounds of daily life in a medieval encampment and smell the food cooked on an open fire. Let your little knights feel the weight of real armour and burn off energy in battle drills. www.english-heritage.org.uk/bolsover

Stockley Trail Car Park, Riverside Way, Bolsover S44 6GA Our nature reserve in Bolsover is named for local celebrity Peter Fidler. Come along to find out more about this amazing man and the natural treasures found on this reserve. This family friendly walk will appeal to children of all ages, with scavenger hunt and fun activities. The walk will be at an easy pace and follows surfaced paths with gentle inclines. 2 miles, Easy access, No stiles.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL. www.chesterfieldwalkingfestival.co.uk

Mon 4th May

Bank Holiday Monday Matlock Farm Park, Jaggers Lane, Near Two Dales, Matlock DE4 5LH Roger Dunn, children’s entertainer, at listed times throughout the day. ‘Tiny Talk’ singing and signing for 0-3 years (£2), 11-11.45am www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk Mon 4th May 10-11.30am

Nature Tots: Peek in the Pond Wildlife Discovery Room, Carsington Water Visitor Centre, DE6 1ST Pre-school children aged 3 and over are invited to bring their adults along to this fun playgroup session. Discover who is living in our pond. Look for frogs, toads, newts and many more tiny creatures. £3/£2 for additional children. Booking is essential as numbers are limited.

Tel 01773 881188 Sat 9th & Sat 16th May 2-3.30pm

Mucky Hands & Muddy Boots

Hardwick Stableyard, Doe Lea S44 5QJ Join us for a fun family sensory stroll along Lady Spencer’s Walk to explore Hardwick’s natural world and discover the creatures that live in it. Children will take part in activities along the way and look for mini-beasts and other creatures in the woodland. 1½ miles, Easy access, No stiles. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. www.chesterfieldwalkingfestival.co.uk

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Mon 18th May 10-11.30am

Nature Tots: Signs of Spring

Whistlestop Centre, Matlock Bath Railway Station, DE4 3PT Pre-school children aged 3 and over are invited to bring their adults along to this fun playgroup session. Come along and learn all about this beautiful season, make a story stick and go on a walk to look for signs of spring. £3/£2 for a second child. Booking is essential as numbers are limited.

Contact Derbyshire Wildlife Trust on 01773 881188 Sat 23rd-Mon 25th May 10am-5pm

Spring Spectacular

The Pavilion Gardens, St John’s Rd, Buxton SK17 6BE Over 70 stalls offering a huge variety of products and produce in the Octagon Hall and on the Promenade. Children’s rides and entertainment, brass band performances.

On Monday, the whole town of Buxton gets together for the Buxton Spring fair. www.paviliongardens.co.uk Mon 25th May

Bank Holiday Monday Matlock Farm Park, Jaggers Lane, Near Two Dales, Matlock DE4 5LH ‘Oreo and Friends’, interactive and educational exotic animal encounter. All day. www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/north-derbyshire

Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser Bouncy Castle and Sweet Cart now available for hire

Mobile Soft Play Hire Soft play fun for your little monkeys!

Prices from just £60!

Soft play is ideal for young children and tots but play centres can be a bit too boisterous for them. Chuckle Chimps brings the party to you so you are totally in control! So give us a call to discuss your next event!

T: 07786 406032

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Relax and enjoy a perfect family holiday at our award winning lodge holiday park in the Peak District.

Book a short break between 13 April and 13 July (Excludes 22 – 31 May) and

receive one free family ticket to Little Monkeys Play Centre.

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Indoor & outdoor play areas Fantastic indoor swimming pool Family friendly restaurant Discounts at local attractions

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June

Mon 1st June 11-11.45am

Mon 15th June 10-11.30am

TinyTalk at Matlock Farm Park

Nature Tots: Tiptoe to the Pond

Matlock Farm Park, Jaggers Lane, Near Two Dales, Matlock DE4 5LH ‘Tiny Talk’, signing and singing group for 0-3 years, 11-11.45am (£2). www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk

Whistlestop Centre, Matlock Bath Railway Station, DE4 3PT Pre-school children aged 3 and over are invited to bring their adults along to this fun playgroup session. We will be taking a look into the pond to find out who is living there and painting mud pictures of what you find. £3/£2 for a second child. Booking is essential as numbers are limited.

Tel 01773 881188

Mon 1st June 10-11.30am

Nature Tots: Woodland Bugs Wildlife Discovery Room, Carsington Water Visitor Centre, DE6 1ST Pre-school children aged 3 and over are invited to bring their adults along to this fun playgroup session. Join us to hunt for ladybirds and other bugs in the woods.

Learn about life cycles and counting. £3/£2 for a second child. Booking is essential as numbers are limited.

Tel 01773 881188 Sat 6th June 1.30-4.30pm

Zoo Theme Garden Party

Ramshaw Lodge, Crow Lane, Unstone, Dronfield S18 4AL The 23rd traditional, old fashioned Garden Party in the charming Gardens of Ramshaw Lodge Unstone, with “Visit our Zoo” for this year’s theme. Dance Dronfield will again entertain us, Tiger’s Train will be giving Train Rides, Hippo’s Hook a Duck will be in full force, Splat the Rat,, along with Baboon’s Book’s, Granny Giraffe’s Attic, Platypus’ Plant Stall, Rhino’s Raffle, Polar Bear’s Ice Creams, Reindeer’s Refreshments, Monkey’s Marmalaides on Crocodile’s Cake Stall, Toucan’s Tombola – and much more!, Delicious refreshments all afternoon, Punch and Judy, lots of stalls and games - the perfect outing for all the Family, young and old. Marquee cover if the weather is inclement.

Tel 01246 413276 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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Sat 27th June 11am-4pm

Heage Carnival

Heage Primary School A family fun day with lots of attractions for all ages. Adults £1, children FREE. Sat 27th June 8pm-10.30pm

Proms Spectacular

Chatsworth House The Proms Spectacular will return to Chatsworth for another wonderful night of popular classics, film themes and all the flag-waving favourites associated with The Last Night Of The Proms. Conductor Jae Alexander returns to conduct the superb UK Philharmonic Orchestra and our special guest soprano and tenor will perform some of the world’s most beautiful arias and favourites, including Nessun Dorma.

Gates open 7pm. Adults £28, Children £20, Picnic bags from £17.50pp www.chatsworth.org Monday 6th July 10-11.30am

Nature Tots: Butterfly Flutterby Wildlife Discovery Room, Carsington Water Visitor Centre, DE6 1ST Pre-school children aged 3 and over are invited to bring their adults along to this fun playgroup session. This week we will learn about butterfly life cycles, go sweep netting in the meadow for butterflies and make a butterfly feeder. £3/£2 for a second child.

Booking is essential as numbers are limited.

Tel 01773 881188

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/north-derbyshire

Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser

e.mail.sales@kidsoutside.co.uk Tel: Ann on 07572919212

www.kidsoutside.co.uk

We sell quality outdoor clothing and accessories for children

We are always happy to offer advice on what will best suit your needs. We are passionate about the outdoors and helping to get our children outside more Come rain

Come shine

It’s always playtime!

Let the kids play and feed the animals while you enjoy our cafe.

Great Children’s parties at £10 per child, including guided tour, animal feed, small animal handling, private party room and buffet.

Add on a pony ride for just £2.

A GREAT DAY OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY

WATCH out for Mr. Doodle Doo

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.

New Activities added: n Special rates for schools and n Sheep Racing organised groups n Ferret Racing n Follow the brown signs at the top of Slack Hill, A632 and from the n Pony Rides A6 at Darley Dale n Birthday Parties n NEW dedicated arena for horse riding lessons.

Call

01246 590200 for information or bookings

JAGGERS LANE, NEAR TWO DALES, MATLOCK DE4 5LH

www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk

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

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Chesterfield & NE

Most classes are Term-Time only

Ashover Baby & Toddler Group 10am-12pm Wed

Ashover Parish Hall, Milken Lane

Brampton Totstop 9.30 - 11am Wed

Lifehouse Church, Chatsworth Rd

Brimington

First Little Steps 1-2.30pm Fri

Chesterfield Baptist Church, Cross Street

Little Fishes Swim Lessons Sat

(Adult participation) 8.30-9am (24 - 36 months) 9-9.30am (3 - 12 months) 10.30-11am (12 - 24 months) Queen’s Park Sports Centre

Clay Cross

Brimington Little Starlets 10-11.30am Tue (0-3 yr) Rainbow Toddlers 10-11.30am Wed Manor Centre, Manor Road

Calow Calow Parent & Toddler 9.15-11.15am Wed

Calow Community Ctr, Allpits Ln

Chesterfield Buggy Walk 10.30am Mon

Meet at Children’s Centre 10.15am Walk around Queen’s Park followed by QPSC cafe

Little Fishes Swim Lessons Mon (Adult participation) 1-1.30pm (3 - 12 months) 1.30-2pm (12 - 24 months) 2-2.30pm (24 - 36 months) Pregnancy Yoga 5-6.15pm Mon Mother & Baby Yoga

Holmgate Evangelical Church, Valley Road

Dronfield Baby & Toddler Group 10-11.50am Mon Gosforth Lodge Cliffe Park

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

Holymoorside Tiger Tots 1.30-3pm Tue

Holymoorside Village Hall, Holymoor Road

Newbold

1.15-2.30pm Tue (0-walking) Aqua Natal 6.45 - 7.30pm Tue Little Fishes Swim Lessons Wed (Adult participation) 10-10.30am (3 - 12 months) 10.30-11am (12 - 24 months) 11-11.30am (24 - 36 months) Queen’s Park Sports Centre

Newbold Church Parent & Toddler 9-11am Tue

Messy Madness 10-11.30am Tue & Fri

Loundsley Green Community Ctr

Scout HQ, Spencer Street

Central Methodist Toddlers 10-11.30am Thu Central Methodist Church, Saltergate

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Eagle Club, Littlemoor

Sammy’s Seals Tue (0-4yr)

Highfield Hall Primary School

Little Sally’s Tots 9-11am Thu

The Salvation Army, St Hughs RC Church, Littlemoor

Parent & Toddler 9-11am Fri

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

Please check with the event organiser before setting out.

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/north-derbyshire

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Chesterfield

Most classes are Term-Time only

Staveley Little Spikes 9.30-11am Mon

Poolsbrook Social Club, Cottage Close

Ducky Ducklings

1.30-3pm Mon Duckmanton Primary School, West Crescent

Little Treasures 9.30-11am Tue Staveley & Barrow Hill Community Rooms, 47 High St

Little Fishes Swim Lessons 10-10.30am (3 - 12 months) 10.30-11am (12 - 24 months) 11-11.30am (24 - 36 months) Tue (Adult participation)

Postnatal Studio Class: Bring your Baby 1-1.45pm Wed

The Healthy Living Centre

St Joseph’s Parent & Toddler

Buggy Walk10.30am Fri

Mums to be and new mums gym session

Little Fishes Swim Lessons

9-11am Thu, St Joseph’s Primary School, Calver Crescent

10.30-11.30am Thu

Mother & Baby Yoga (0-walk) 1.15-2.30pm Thu The Healthy Living Centre Mini Monkeys 1.30-3pm Thu Norbriggs Primary School, Mastin Moor

Relax & feel good in pregnancy 5-6pm Thu Little Fishes Swim Lessons 9-9.30am (3 - 12 months) 9.30-10am (12 -24 months) 10-10.30am (24 - 36 months) Fri (Adult participation) The Healthy Living Centre

Meet at cafe 10.15am Local area walk & visit the cafe Aqua Natal 2-2.45pm Fri 9-9.30am (3-12 months) 9.30-10am (12-24 months) 10.30-11am (24-26 months) Sat (Adult participation) The Healthy Living Centre

Wingerworth Tots & Toddlers 1-2.30pm Tue Parish Rooms, New Road High Fives for the Weekend 10.30am-12.30pm 2nd Sat of the month Wingerworth Church Centre

Come and join us for fun, get messy & make new friends

Pilsley, Bakewell: Monday 10.30am-12pm Chesterfield: Tuesday & Friday 10am-11.30pm Contact Emma: 07843 090016

Learn to swim At the Healthy Living Centre and Queen’s Park Sports Centre www.chesterfield.gov.uk/swimlessons

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

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The Peak District

Most classes are Term-Time only

Bakewell Messy Madness 10.30-12pm Mon Pilsley Scout Hut Pilsley Crafty Kids Club

10am-12pm Tue Medway Community Centre, New Street

Toddler Group 9.45-12pm Thu

Bakewell Methodist Church Hall

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

Darley Dale Toddlers Group 9.30-11.30am Mon Methodist Church Hall, Dale Rd

Starkholmes Mother & Toddler Group 1.30-3.30pm Fri Starkholmes Village Hall

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

Wirksworth Toy Library 9.30-11.30am Tue Stay & Play 9.45-11.15am Thu

Wirksworth Children’s Centre, Memorial Hall Class & group details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change. Please check with the event organiser before setting out.

Matlock Mums & Toddlers Coffee Mornings Mon-Fri

10am-12pm £5 entry inc. 2 toddlers & free hot drink Matlock Farm Park

Jaggers Lane, nr Two Dales, Matlock DE4 5LH

Breastfeeding Support Group 12.30-1.30pm Mon Matlock Children’s Centre

Tin Hut Tots 1.30-3pm Mon 205 Smedley Street

Totzone 10-11.30am Tue The Riverside Unit 4, Olde English Road Twistin Tots 9.45-10.45am Wed Twistin Tinies 11am-12pm Wed Imperial Room, Imperial Road

Toddler Activity Morning 10-11am Thu Cafe in The Park, Hall Leys Park

Rowsley Rowsley Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Mon Rowsley Methodist Church, School Room www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk 12

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/north-derbyshire

Do you love Lots for Tots?

An amazing opportunity to work from home around your family & be your own boss

Lots for Tots North Derbyshire franchise is for sale. We are looking for a parent that lives in Chesterfield, Buxton, The Peaks, NE Derbys or Alfreton to be the new Editor. You will need: • Experience in design, sales, marketing or running a business • Keen admin skills • An eye for design • No other work commitments The franchise is a 5 year contract

e: franchise@lotsfortots.co.uk t: 08456 436 831

Highfield Hall Primary School, Newbold, Chesterfield £8 per session on Tuesdays 07568054927

Samantha.yeomans@me.com

T: 08456 436 874 E: staffordshire@lotsfortots.co.uk

T each your baby w ate r confidence and ho w to s wim !

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

and the cost is £4k. You receive full training, head office support and friendly neighbouring franchisees!

You are investing in a business that has huge growth potential. All the hard work of setting up the company has been done, all it needs is the right person with the drive to grow it. For more information contact Head Office.

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Bolsover & Amber Valley

Most classes are Term-Time only

Alfreton BEARs 10-11.30am Mon

(Breastfeeding support group) Alfreton Children’s Centre

Water Playgroup 1-3pm Tue

Watchorn Tots

10-11.45am Wed Watchorn Church Hall Derby Rd

Belper

Gymnastics Academy

Twistin Tots 9.45-11.45am Tue Twistin Tinies 1.30-2.40pm Tue

Trampolining

Twistin Tikes 1.45-2.45pm Thu

(3yr-school age)

4-6.30pm (various levels) Tue 4.30pm/ 5.15pm/ 6pm Wed

Mummy & Movement 10-11am Wed

Active Tots-Bounce & Splash 9.30-11.30am Thu

Gymnastics Academy

4-7.30pm (various levels) Thu

Move with Peppa

(2-4 yr) 6 wk activity session 10.30-11.15am/ 11.15am-12pm Fri Aquababes 1-2pm Fri (6mth-3yr) (Parents in water) Water Playgroup 2-4pm Fri (3yr-school age) Junior Squash 4-6pm Fri

Gymnastics Academy

9am-3pm (various levels) Sat

Trampolining

9.15am/ 10am/ 10.45am Sat Alfreton Leisure Centre

Belper Comm Hall Bridge St

(3-5yr) The Fit Pit, East Mill, Bridge Foot

Blackwell 9.15-11.15am Wed Toddler Group 1-3pm Fri Blackwell Community Centre Woburn Close

Clowne Mini Dribblers

9.30-10.15am Mon/ Thu 1.45-2.30pm Thu

Mini Movers

10.30-11.15am Mon/Thu 1-1.45pm Thu Clowne Sports Centre

Alfreton 10-10.30 Wed Bakewell 10-10.30 Wed Bolsover 10.30-11 Wed Bolsover 2.15-2.45 Thu Clay Cross 10.30-11 Tue Clowne 10-10.30 Tue Holmewood 10.30-11 Thu Killamarsh 2-2.30 Mon Matlock 11-11.30 Thu Staveley 10.30-11 Mon

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9.30-10.15am Sun 19th Apr-24th May Tel 01246 242364 or www.bolsover.gov.uk

Ripley Twistin Tots 9.30-10.30am Fri Twistin Tots 11am-12pm Fri Twistin Tikes 1.30-2.30pm Fri (3-5yr) Planet Happy, Heage Lane Ind Est.

Tibshelf

Toddler Group

Library Sessions Story & Rhyme

Mini Bikers Balanceability

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

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

Baby Rhyme Time Chesterfield Dronfield

10-10.30 10-10.30

Tue Mon

Storytime

Brimington 10.30-11 Thu Chesterfield 10.30-11 Wed Dronfield 2-2.45 Wed Newbold 10.30-11 Tue Shirebrook 10.30-11.30 Mon South Normanton 10.30-11 Alt Tue’s Whitwell 10-11 Wed

Toddler Time Chesterfield

11-11.30

Tue

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/north-derbyshire

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Alfreton Leisure Centre

Church Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BD

Call: 01773 523325

PFP99129

Places for People Leisure Ltd working in partnership with Amber Valley Borough Council.

Super Tots Sessions commencing week of 13th April @ Clowne Sports Centre, S43 4JY

for 18 months +, featuring Balanceability (Mini Bikers), Mini Movers and Mini Dribblers Why not come along to one of our taster sessions during the Easter holidays which includes Twistin Tots

Bring this advert along to get a FREE session* (* cannot be redeemed against Balanceability sessions or Twistin Tots sessions)

Call 01246 242364 to book a place

www.bolsover.gov.uk

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

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