Lots for Tots North Nottinghamshire issue 8

Issue 08

July - September 2016

How to survive with

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Win Tickets to the Robin Hood Game & Country Show!

Lots for You

Flexible ways to earn extra income for your family

Lots on Local

The very best family friendly events & attractions to visit over the school holidays!

Lots on Weekly

Local groups & classes for you and your little one

FREE

20% Off Admission at The Lost City Adventure Go lf!

North Nottinghamshire

Distributing directly to 16,000 families in MansďŹ eld, AshďŹ eld, Worksop, Retford, Ollerton, Southwell & Newark

Celebrate a new addition to your family A naming ceremony is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the birth of a child and offers an alternative to a religious service.

We will help you to create your own personalised ceremony and we can make suggestions about readings, music and parents’ promises if you wish.

If you would like to find out more visit

nottinghamshire.gov.uk/registrars or phone 0300 500 80 80

Welcome to Issue 8...

This year is going so fast!

Only feels like two seconds ago I was finishing off the January edition and panicking about getting copies out if there was any snow... and now we are already into the summer months!

If the thought of the school holidays has you sobbing into your cornflakes then fear not help is at hand to keep active children busy over those long summer holiday weeks! We’ve got loads of great ideas to make sure the school break is memorable for all the right reasons... summer camps, days out, family fun days and more!

We’ve got a fab competition to win tickets to the Robin Hood Game & Country Show taking place in October. Take a look at how to enter on page 7.

Now is also a great time to get you and your little one booked onto all the amazing weekly classes taking place in North Nottinghamshire.

Remember class places do fill up fast so don’t hang about! We’ve got a great feature on Fox Cycle Tots this issue who help youngsters from 2 years and up to get cycling with balance bikes.

The next issue is out in October so until then have an amazing summer and good luck to any little ones starting school or preschool for the first time!

Sarah x

Sarah Osborne, Editor, Lots for Tots North Nottinghamshire

Lots for Tots North Nottinghamshire @LfTNorthNotts

Front Cover

Front cover photo courtesy of AliLulu Portraits by Alison Edwards www.aliluluportraits.co.uk

Issue 7 Competition Winner

Congratulations to Catherine Shaw who won tickets to Nottinghamshire County Show! We hope you had a great time!

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Email: northnotts@lotsfortots.co.uk

About Lots for Tots

78,000 copies of Lots for Tots in 5 editions distributed quarterly in October, January, Easter & July in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, South Staffordshire & Sutton Coldfield. Lots for Tots North Nottinghamshire 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.

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Courses will be running over the school summer holiday. For course dates and information please visit: www.facebook.com/ foxcycletotseastmids

Summer holiday activities

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Lots on Local... July Now until October 2016

Fri 22nd July - Sun 4th September

Skegness Seasiders Open Top Buses

The Nottingham Beach 2016

Skegness, Lincolnshire Take a ride on Rocky the seafront open top bus or one of his Seasider friends! Travel in style between Skegness, Butlins, Fantasy Island and Ingoldmells. Buses run right through to the end of October half term. www.skegnessseasiders.co.uk

Old Market Square, Nottingham NG1 2BY Lounge on the sandy beach, paddle in the pool or go on one of the rides. Plus try some delicious food & drink at the Beach Bar. www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/beach Sat 23rd July

Splendour Festival 2016

Sat 16th July 10am-1pm

Summer Fair at Holgate Primary School School Field, High Leys Rd, Hucknall NG15 6EZ Live entertainment, bouncy castle, food & drink and much more! Free entry.

Sun 17th July 11am-5pm

Sat 23rd July 10.30am-12pm

Butterfly Hunt

Balderton Village Summer Fete Coronation Street Playing Field, NG24 3BD Bouncy castles, face painting, archery, mini go kart circuit, classic cars and much more. Fancy dress competition for children aged 5-7 and 8-11 years. Free entry. Limited parking Mon 18th July 10.15-11.15am

Mummies & Buggies - Buggy Boot Camp

Carr Bank Park, Mansfield NG18 2AL Postnatal fitness workout in the great outdoors and baby comes too! Suitable for mummies with babies from 10 weeks postnatal. Booking essential. £3.50 per class.

Tel: 07940 483803

Wed 20th July - Sun 4th Sept 10am-5.30pm

Amazing Animals

Tropical Butterfly House, Woodsetts Road, North Anston, Sheffield S25 4EQ Witness the amazing world of animals! Meet lemurs, meerkats, owls, snakes and more in close up Animal Encounters daily.

Tel: 01909 569416 Fri 22nd July - Fri 2nd September 11am-4pm

Summer Family Fun

Hardwick Hall, Doe Lea, Chesterfield S44 5QJ Make cress heads, floral headbands, minibeast traps or enjoy a traditional sports day. Find out what is on each day at the Visitor Centre. Small charge for some activities.

Tel: 01246 850430 6

Wollaton Park, Nottingham NG8 2AE All day summer music festival. Children under 11 years old go free. www.splendourfestival.com

Sherwood Forest Country Park NG21 9HN Join the Rangers on a 1 mile butterfly stroll to see how many species you can find. Suitable for ages 4-12yrs. £2.50 per child.

Tel: 01623 823202 Sat 23rd July - Sun 4th Sept 10am-4pm

‘Where in the World?’ Trail

Clumber Park, nr Worksop S80 3AZ Where in the world do the vegetables grown in the garden come from? Find the plants and clues in the Walled Kitchen Garden and answer questions about them.

Tel: 01909 544904 Sat 23rd & Sun 24th July 2pm onwards

Debfest 2016

Debdale Park Sports & Recreational Club, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8JX Fun filled day in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and Princess Evie’s Trust! Fairground, face painting, stalls, BBQ and entertainment.

Ticket only event. Under 5s free.

Tickets: JonesAmanda@hotmail.co.uk Sat 23rd & Sun 24th July 11am-5pm

Meet the Normans at Bolsover Castle Castle Street, Bolsover, Derbyshire S44 6PR Travel back to 1066 and meet the Normans at Bolsover Castle! Roam their encampments, hear about their battles with the Saxons and see their awesome weaponry!

Tickets: 0370 333 1183

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/north-nottinghamshire

Region’s Biggest Show Returns this October!

Win one of ten pairs of tickets for the 2016 Robin Hood Show at Newark Showground The Robin Hood Game & Country Show is returning to Newark Showground on 8th & 9th October, offering a weekend full of fun activities and arena events for all the family!

From amazing jousting and horsemanship displays to high-octane, adrenaline fuelled stunt shows! Handle birds of prey, learn how to shoot air rifles and even watch the ferret racing and falconry demonstrations!

For dog lovers bring along your faithful friend and let them have a go at K9 aqua, flyball and agility courses!

What’s more, kids go FREE when booked

A THRILLING DAY OUT For all the family

Adults OAP’s/Students Children 5-16yrs Children under 5yrs Family Ticket*

Advance On Gate

£7.50 £7.00 £2.50 FREE N/A

£10.00 £9.00 £5.00 FREE £25.00

For your chance to win a pair of tickets please answer the following question correctly; What will the ferrets be doing at the Robin Hood Show? a) Dancing b) Singing c) Racing To enter, send your answer via email to northnotts@lotsfortots.co.uk or by post to Lots for Tots, 35 Sylvan Avenue, Kirkby-in-Ashfi eld NG17 8RG by midnight on Sunday 18th September 2016. Full terms & conditions on the Lots for Tots North Notts website.

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Winthorpe, NG24 2NY

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Details correct at time of print.

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Book Tickets Online At: www.robinhoodcountryshow.co.uk *Family tickets are 2 adults + up to 3 children (can only be purchased on gate)

T: 08456 436 273 E: northnotts@lotsfortots.co.uk

Dogs welcome on a lead

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Tue 26th July 11am-1pm

Selston Fest

Forest Schools Summer Event

Wood Nook Recreation Ground, NG16 6AA Fun dog show, live music, family entertainment, face painters, fair ground rides, petting zoo and pony rides, inflatables, circus workshop, stilt walkers, sports day games and refreshments.

Portland Park, Kirkby in Ashfield NG17 9AL Explore the woodland at this hidden gem park.

Sun 24th July 11am

Markeaton Park, Derby Enjoy a fantastic fun filled day for families across the region. Crazy golf, zorbing, inflatables, face painting, swing boats, food stalls, family entertainment and much more. www.abzorbed-events.co.uk/Mipark Mon 25th July 10am-12pm

Themed Stay & Play Fun Sessions

Ollerton & Boughton Children’s Centre, NG22 9TD A different theme each session! Bring a picnic.

Tel: 01623 861691 Tue 26th July 11.30-1.30pm

Sports & Games

Sandy Lane Park, Worksop Outdoor fun and games to get you active!

Sports & Games

Rhodesia Park, Mary Street, Worksop Outdoor fun and games to get you active!

Wed 27th July 1-3pm

Party in the Park

Mon 25th - Fri 29th July 11am-5pm

Selston Park, Nottingham Rd NG16 6BY Great activities and lots of fun at the newly relaunched Selston Park.

Norman Knight Time at Bolsover Castle Castle Street, Bolsover, Derbyshire S44 6PR Become knights for the day as you travel back to 1066 and hone your skills for the battlefield to fight the Saxons.

Tickets: 0370 333 1183

Wed 27th - Sun 31st July from 10am

Robin Hood Summer Fun

Mon 25th July 1.30-3pm

Sports & Games

Gateford Centre Point Grass Area, Worksop Outdoor fun and games to get you active!

Tue 26th July 1-3pm

New Woods Children’s Centre, Skegby NG17 3FQ Outdoor fun with the Ashfield Sure Start team.

Tue 26th July, 9th & 23rd August 12.30pm

Mi Park 2016

Play in the Park

Tue 26th July 1-3pm

Forest Schools Summer Event

Nottingham Castle, Castle Rd NG1 6EL Try the new Robin Hood trail around Nottingham Castle - find all the clues and claim your prize! Help to design a Robin Hood and The Outlaws flag. £2 per trail. www.nottinghamcastle.org.uk Thu 28th July 11am-2pm

The Big Toddle at Teversal Visitors’ Centre

Sconce Park, Boundary Rd, Newark NG24 4AU Plenty of fun games and activities in the park.

Carnarvon St, Teversal NG17 3HJ Fundraising event for Barnardo’s. Bring a picnic!

Tue 26th July & 2nd, 16th & 30th August 10.30am-12.30pm

Pond Dipping at Vicar Water

Xplorer Fun Family Challenge

Rumbles Cafe, Sutton Lawn, NG19 6HX Exlplore the park, find the markers and complete the challenge! Cost £1. www.xplorer.org.uk

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Thu 28th July 10am-12pm

Vicar Water Country Park, NG21 9AA Join the Ranger and learn what is lurking in the stream. Meet outside the visitor centre at 10am. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable clothing including wellies needed! Free event but booking essential.

Email: matt.smith@nsdc.info

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/north-nottinghamshire

Lots on Local... July - August Thu 28th July 12-3pm

Sun 31st July, 28th August & 25th September 11-5pm

Princesses & Super Heroes Fun Day

Sunday Steaming

Hornby Plantation, off Marples Ave, Mansfield Woodhouse Includes a children’s sports day. Prizes for the best dressed! Children’s entertainment, tombola, hook-a-duck, a fire engine visit and various stalls. Free event. www.facebook.co.uk/hornbyplantation

Nottingham Industrial Museum NG8 2AE An extensive collection of static and portable engines in steam including the Basford Beam Engine! Fun for all ages. www.nottinghamindustrialmuseum.co.uk

Fri 29th July, Mon 1st & Thu 18th August & Fri 2nd Sept 9.30-11.30am

Messy Play

Rhodesia Park, Mary Street, Worksop Dress for mess! Fun with the Sure Start team.

Xplorer Fun Family Challenge

Acre Cafe, Kingsway Park, Kirkby in Ashfield Exlplore the park, find the markers and complete the challenge! Cost £1. www.xplorer.org.uk

Mon 1st August 12-3pm

Summer Safety Roadshow Mansfield Library, West Gate NG18 1NH Join local firefighters, East Midlands Ambulance Service, Notts Road Safety, Nottinghamshire Blood Bikes, Notts Police, Ambulance Heritage Society and St John Ambulance for fun and education in the library - with hands-on activities for all. Free event.

Tel: 01623 651337

Fri 29th July & Fri 12th, Fri 18th & Fri 26th August 10am-12pm

Fun with Sure Start at The Canch

Priorswell Road, Worksop, S80 2BU Fun, face painting and glitter tattoos!

Fri 29th - Sun 31st July

Mon 1st August 11am-3pm

‘PICC’Stock Weekend

Ashfield Play Forum’s Play Day

Hilcote Country Club, Alfreton DE55 5HR Live music, fairground rides, children’s assault course and much more. Camping available onsite. All money raised will be going towards Nottinghamshire children’s cancer charity Team Rossi’s special project aimed at helping children who have PICC lines. Contact Team Rossi for ticket details. www.facebook.com/Teamrossifund

Sutton Lawn, Station Rd, NG17 5FU Lots of great outdoors fun and activities! www.facebook.com/AshfieldPlayForum Mon 1st August 1.30-3pm

Messy Play

Gateford Centre Point Grass Area, Worksop Dress for mess! Fun with the Sure Start team.

Mon 1st - Fri 5th August 11am-5pm

Sat 30th - Sun 31st July 12-4pm

Roundheads & Cavaliers at Bolsover Castle

Archery at the Castle

Nottingham Castle, Castle Rd NG1 6EL Join a master archer for archery in the Castle grounds. Hit the target and take home a prize! £2 per person. Suitable for 5 years+. www.nottinghamcastle.org.uk Sat 30th & Sun 31st July 10am-4pm

Bolsover Food & Drink Festival

Bolsover Town Centre Lots of stalls, street entertainment, music and cookery demonstrations. Free entry. www.discoverbolsover.co.uk 10

Mon 1st August 10am-12pm

Castle Street, Bolsover, Derbyshire S44 6PR Discover what it takes to be a soldier, test your nerve and hear tales from the battlefield.

Tickets: 0370 333 1183 Mon 1st - Sun 7th August

Robin Hood Festival

Sherwood Forest Country Park NG21 9HN Jousting tournaments, story tellers, comedy acts and of course, Robin Hood and the Sheriff of Nottingham. Free entry. Parking £3.

Tel: 08444 775678

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T: 08456 436 273 E: northnotts@lotsfortots.co.uk

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August

Mon 1st - Sun 7th August 11am-3.30pm

Tue 2nd August 11.30am-1.30pm

I-Spy Trail

Messy Play

Sherwood Forest Country Park NG21 9HN This fun filled self-guided picture trail, aimed at younger children, will lead you around the Visitor Centre in search of various objects.

50p per trail leaflet.

Tel: 01623 823202

Sandy Lane Park, Worksop Dress for mess! Fun with the Sure Start team.

Mon 1st - Sat 27th August

Life’s A Beach

Mansfield Market Place, Mansfield NG18 1HX Mansfield’s very own beach is back in town!

Tue 2nd August 1-3pm

Meet the Animals Event

New Woods Children’s Centre, Skegby NG17 3FQ Get up close and hands on with some fantastic animals!

Tue 2nd August & Wed 3rd August

Half Moon presents Fairytales Gone Bad: Grannylocks / The Monstrous Duckling The true stories behind the happily ever after fairytales. Join award-winning performance poet Joseph Coelho as he unravels familiar fairy tales to create fresh contemporary classics in an enchanting performance for children aged 3+ and their families.

Tue 2nd August 10.30am - Eastwood Library Tue 2nd August 3pm - Hucknall Library Wed 3rd August 11am - Worksop Library Wed 3rd August 3.30pm - Retford Library www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/fairytalesgonebad Tue 2nd August 10am-12pm

The Big Safety Event

Summit Centre, Kirkby in Ashfield NG17 7LL Meet some of our local emergency services and learn more about keeping safe! www.facebook.com/SureStartAshfieldNorth Tue 2nd August

Selston Park, Nottingham Rd NG16 6BY Outdoor activities with Forest Schools.

Tel: 01623 516592 Wed 3rd August 11am-12.30pm

Teddy Bear’s Picnic

Coronation St Park, Balderton, Newark NG24 3BD Bring your favourite furry bear friend and some yummy snacks. Weather permitting.

Wed 3rd August 1-3pm

Forest Schools Event

Newstead Centre, Tilford Rd, NG15 0BS Outdoor activities with Forest Schools.

Tel: 01623 723232 Wed 3rd, 17th & 31st August 12.30pm

Themed Stay & Play Fun Sessions

Trent Villages Children’s Ctre, Tuxford NG22 0NA A different theme each session! Bring a picnic.

Tel: 01777 872061 Thu 4th August 10am-4pm

Queen’s Park Fun Day

Queen’s Park, Chesterfield S40 2ND Fun for all the family! Exciting inflatables, crazy golf, circus skills, sumo suits and many more fun activities! Children’s tickets £6, adults go free! Refreshments available.

Thu 4th August 1.30-3pm

Forest Schools at Hucknall Rangers Roberts Lane, Hucknall NG15 6LW Fun outdoor activities with Forest Schools.

Tel: 0115 9488910 Thu 4th August 10am-12pm

Tractor Ted Day

Haughton Park Farm, Bothamsall DN22 8DB Full on fun including the Tractor Ted bouncy castle, bouncy animals, activity trail, giant jigsaw and interactive storytelling. www.tractorted.co.uk 12

Wed 3rd August 1-3pm

Forest Schools Summer Event

The Big Safety Event

Newstead Centre, Tilford Rd, NG15 0BS Meet some of our local emergency services and learn more about keeping safe!

Tel: 01623 723232

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Saturday 5th November 10am-2.30pm

Trent Vineyard Lenton Lane Nottingham NG7 2PX

Exhibitor bookings now open

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EAST MIDLANDS 4D BABY SCANNING Early pregnancy, sexing and reassurance scans

We know that pregnancy is a most unique and special time, and that the bonding process starts well before birth. Using a state of the art ultrasound scanner you can see what your baby looks like in 3D and in real time 4D. Waving. blinking, smiling and many more amazing things you thought impossible to see from a convential ultrasound scan.

Nottingham Road Clinic 195 Nottingham Road, Mansfield NG18 4AA Tel: 01623 624137 www.eastmidlands4dbabyscanning.com

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August

Thu 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th August 11am-3pm

Mon 8th August 10.30am-12.30pm

Brierley Forest Park Fun Days

Fun in the Sun Play Session

Skegby Road, Huthwaite NG17 2PL Lots of great outdoor activities and fun entertainment. All ages welcome.

Farnsfield Cricket Ground, Station Ln, NG22 8LB Sport activities, crafts, messy play, singing, stories and more. Bring a picnic.

Thu 4th & Fri 5th August

Mon 8th - Fri 12th August 11am-5pm

A Boy and a Bear in a Boat

Gruesome Goings On at Bolsover Castle

Join the boy and a bear at sea with just a suitcase, a ukulele and a teapot to help them.

Featuring live music and movement, this a funny, thoughtful and thrilling adventure for 5-9 year olds.

Eastwood Library - Thu 4th August 10.30am Forest Town Library - Fri 5th August 11am www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/boyandbear

Castle Street, Bolsover, Derbyshire S44 6PR Travel back in time and discover the painful punishments your history teacher’s too timid to tell you!

Tickets: 0370 333 1183

Fri 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th August

Family Fridays at The Workhouse

Victoria Embankment, Nottingham NG2 5FB Join a pauper inmate and find out what life was really like on this family focused introductory tour. Then have a go at ‘50 Things To Do Before You’re 11¾’ themed crafts. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/theworkhouse Fri 5th - Sun 7th August

Worksop Library, Memorial Ave S80 2BP Join our local emergency services for fun and education in the library - with hands-on activities for all. Free event.

Wed 10th August 1-3pm

Annual Play Day

Sconce Park, Boundary Rd, Newark NG24 4AU Plenty of fun games and activities in the park.

Wed 10th August 12.30-2.30pm

Fun in the Sun Play Session

Riverside Festival

Victoria Embankment, Nottingham NG2 5FB Nottingham’s biggest free festival weekend offering three days of family entertainment.

A unique and fun festival covering one mile along the banks of the River Trent. www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/riverside Mon 8th, 15th & 22nd August 1.45-2.45pm

Momba - Postnatal Dance Class Taster

Body Box Studio, Botany Commercial Centre, Mansfield NG18 5NF A baby wearing dance workout for mums and babies! Join Clare from Mummies & Buggies for a Momba taster session- fitness and fun rolled into one and a great way to bond with your baby too! Babies 4-18m and must have good head control. Please bring your own baby sling or carrier. £5.50 per taster class.

Booking essential - places limited.

Tel: 07910 483803 14

Tue 9th August 12-3pm

Summer Safety Roadshow

Gilbert Ave Fields, Tuxford NG22 0JB Sport activities, crafts, messy play, singing, stories and more. Bring a picnic.

Wed 10th August from 11am

Hucknall Fun Factor Fun Day!

Titchfield Park, Hucknall NG15 7LJ Activities and entertainment for all the family including circus skills, petting zoo, dance performances and much more. Bring a picnic!

Wed 10th August 10am-3pm

Mansfield Summer Festival

Titchfield Park, Mansfield NG18 4AJ Lots of great family activities and entertainment! Why not bring a picnic?

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.

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/north-nottinghamshire

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Kings Clipstone, Mansfield, NG21 9JL Join the rangers for a day of bushcraft activities. Learn shelter building and fire lighting techniques and have a go at a forest craft. For children aged 6yrs+. £12.50pp.

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Castle Street, Bolsover, Derbyshire S44 6PR Leap back to medieval days for games that time forgot - from fox, geese and merrils to sieging a mini castle.

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Ashfield Gala

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Healdswood Recreation Ground, Skegby, nr Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 3EE Huge free event for all the family!

Gigantic movie screen showing family films plus tonnes of entertainment and activities. Include fun dog show. See Facebook page for full details. www.facebook.com/AshfieldGala

Newark Showground, Lincoln Rd NG24 2NY The regions largest family event featuring a vast selection of entertainment, shopping and displays for all the family to enjoy - there’s even fun and games for your dog in the All About Dogs section! Children go free if you pre-book your tickets. www.robinhoodcountryshow.co.uk Sun 16th October 2-4pm

Sun 25th September 11am-1pm

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Mansfield Library, Westgate NG18 1NH Libraries are special places and they hide a thousand stories. Poet Anna Robinson and artist Martin Parker have hidden special story books in and around the library. Seek them out and add your own illustrations. Free event.

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Bramley Apple Festival

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Forest Recreation Grd, Nottingham, NG7 6JP Enjoy more than 500 attractions - from the latest white knuckle rides to the ever-popular family, children’s and old-time rides.

Tel: 08444 775678 Sat 1st October 10am-2pm

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Young Parents Group 1-2.30pm Bumps & Babes 1.30-3pm Thu, Mon, Carlton Youth Ctre, Lawn Rd.

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Retford Wobbly Ones (1-2yrs) 9.15-

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Baby Kingfishers (0-3yrs) 9.4511.30am Tue, The Well, Retford Baptist Church, Hospital Rd.

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Little Angels 9.45-11.45am Mon,

Parents & Toddlers 9.30-11am

Stay & Play 1-3pm Mon, St John’s Church Hall, Sandy Ln.

Little Palms Stay & Play 9.30-

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Stay & Play 9.30-11.30am Thu, Manton Children’s Centre, Community Way

Sure Babies 9.30-10.30am Thu, North Worksop Children’s Centre, Majorie St., Rhodesia

Wiggly Worship 10-11am 1st & 3rd Thu each month, Worksop Priory Church, Priorswell Rd

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Sparken Hill Acad, Sparken Hill

Baby Weigh & Play 1-2pm

Thu, Manton Children’s Centre, Community Way

Baby & Toddler Group 9.1511.15am Fri, St John’s Church Hall, Overend Rd. Sure Babies 9.30-10.30am Fri, North Worksop Children’s Centre, Majorie St., Rhodesia

Chatterbox (0-4yrs) 9.30-11am Fri, Worksop Christian Centre, Vicars Walk

Sure Tots (confident walkers) 9.15-10.45am Fri, St Augustine’s Sch, Clumber Hall, Longfellow Dr. Puddle Ducks Swimming

Sun am, Freshfield Spa. Carlton Rd. Booking required. Tel: 07906 191504

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Music is fun with Jo Jingles!

Katy Patchett and her little boy fell in love with Jo Jingles - now she teaches the classes for you!

“Babies can remember melodies they have heard in the womb even a month after they are born, so they are never too young to start benefiting from regular exposure to music.

Jo Jingles classes are a great way to start singing and making music. Classes have a perfect mix of instruments, props, singing and dancing to keep babies and children from 3 months to 4 years engaged.

Children learn about instruments and different ways of playing it together.

I’m a trained music teacher but fell in love

with Jo Jingles after taking my little boy along. Now I’ve been teaching classes myself for four years! As well as classes, I offer exciting and personalised birthday parties and playgroup, preschool and nursery sessions. Classes are available in Worksop, Bawtry and Retford so please do get in touch to book your place so you can fall in love with Jo Jingles too!”

For more information call Katy on 07970 933858 or visit www.jojingles.com/retford

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Ashfield

Most classes are Term-Time only

Annesley

Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am

Mon, Acacia Centre, Acacia Av.

See Saw Parent & Toddler

9.30-11.15am Tue & Fri, Ashwood Centre, Portland St.

BABES & 1, 2, 3 Group Toddler Group 1.15-3.15pm Mon, (0-3yrs) 9.30-11am Wed, Kirkby

Annesley Primary Sch, Forest Rd.

Stay & Play 9.30-11.30am Fri, Acacia Centre, Acacia Av.

Huthwaite

Parent & Toddler Drop-In

1-3pm Wed, St Thomas Church 1-3pm Mon, Huthwaite Children’s Hall, St Thomas Av. Mini Royals 1.30-3pm Wed, Centre, Common Rd. Kingsway School, Kingsway Forest Schools 10-11.30am Tue, Ready Teddy Go! 10-11.30am Brierley Forest Visitors Centre Thu, Kirkby East Children’s Centre, Little Gems 9.15-11.15am Tue, Summit Centre, Pavilion Rd. Huthwaite Leisure Centre, New St.

New Youth Theatre

Toddler Group 9.30-11am Thu, Tiny Tots (3-5yrs) 4.45-5.15pm The All Saints Centre, Common Rd. & Juniors (6-11yrs) 5.15-7.15pm Thu, Ashfield School, Sutton Rd. Tums2Tots (0-18m) 10-11.30am Tel: 01623 406284 Fri, Huthwaite Children’s Centre, Messy Church 10am-12pm Common Rd. 1st Sat of month, Trinity Methodist Church, Diamond Av. Jacksdale & Thu, Jacksdale Miners’ Welfare, Main Rd.

Kirkby Woodhouse

Baby & Toddler Group 9-11am Thu, Kirkby Woodhouse School Musical Tales 1.45-3.15pm Mon, Community Room, Main Rd. Jacksdale Primary School, Main Rd Jumping Jacksdale 1.30-3pm Newstead Thu, Jacksdale Community Messy Explorers 9.30-11am Thu, Centre, Main Rd. Newstead Centre, Tilford Rd.

Kirkby-in-Ashfield

Beautiful Beginnings (0-12m) 10-

Selston Musical Tales 1.30-2.30pm Tue,

11.30am Mon, Kirkby Children’s Holly Hill Primary Sch., Portland Centre, Summit Centre, Pavilion Rd. Rd. Toddlerobics 2-3pm Mon, Babbles, Bumps & Babies Ashwood Centre, Portland St. (0-12m) 9.30-11.30am Tue, Tin Hat Mini Kicks Football Mon pm, Centre, Chapel Rd. Ashfield School Leisure Centre, Messy Play 1-3pm Wed, Sutton Rd. Booking essential Tin Hat Centre, Chapel Rd. www.minikicks.org 28

11.30am Thu, Parish Council Hall, Mansfield Rd.

Little Chicks Stay & Play

(0-3 yrs) 9-10.30am Fri, Holly Hill Children’s Centre, Summit Centre, Primary Sch., off Portland Rd. Pavilion Rd. Breastfeeding Group 10amToddler Group 10-11.30am Wed, 11.45am Fri, Tin Hat Centre, Methodist Church, The Hill Chapel Rd.

Stay & Play with a Twist

Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Mon

Selston Toddler Group 9.30-

Skegby Busy Bees Buggy Club

9.45-11.15am Tue & Thu, Skegby Methodist Church, Mansfield Rd.

Under 1s Group 1.30-3pm Wed, Mucky Pups 9.30-11am Thu,

New Woods Children’s Centre, Barker Av.

Creepers, Crawlers & Explorers 9-10.30am Fri, New

Woods Children’s Centre, Barker Av.

Sutton-in-Ashfield Water Babies Swimming

Mon pm, Kings Mill Hospital Hydro Pool, Mansfield Rd. Booking required. Tel: 01636 815567

Bumps to Babes (bumps-12m) 10-11.30am Mon, Sutton Central Children’s Centre, Westbourne Vw. Parent & Toddler Group

9.30-11am Mon, New Cross Community Church, Downing St.

Infant Feeding Drop In (0-12m) 9.30-11.30am Mon, Summer House Children’s Centre, Clare Rd.

Toddler Group 9.45- 11.15am Tue, St John’s Methodist Church, Titchfield Ave.

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Ashfield

Most classes are Term-Time only

Under 1’s Group (1yr-under 2yrs) 9.30-11am Tue, Summer House Children’s Centre, Clare Rd.

Krafty Kids (1-2yrs) 9.30-11am

Wed, Summer House Children’s Centre, Clare Rd.

Toddler Group 9-10.45am Thu, Hillocks Primary Sch. Unwin Rd.

Neo Natal Group 1-3pm last

Underwood

Fri of month, Summer House Children’s Centre, Clare Rd.

St Michael’s Little Angels

1-3pm Tue, Underwood Church, Church Ln.

Water Babies Swimming

Fri pm, Every Sensation Hydro Pool, Kingsmill Rd West. Booking required. Tel: 01636 815567

Tiny Tots 1-3pm Wed, Underwood Community Centre, Church Ln.

Water Babies Swimming

Fri pm, Sat all day & Sun am, Kings Mill Hospital Hydro Pool, 12pm, 1st Thu each month, Jimmy Mansfield Rd. Booking required.

Beans Play Centre, Coxmoor Rd. Tel: 01636 815567 Messy Play 1.30-3pm Thu, Puddle Ducks Swimming Summer House Children’s Centre, Sat & Sun am, Every Sensation Clare Rd. Hydro Pool, Kingsmill Rd West.

Ready, Steady, Play! 10-11.30am Booking required. Tel: 07906 191504 Fri, The Play Forum, Morvern Av.

Westwood

Nottingham Slingmeet 10am-

Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Fri, United Reform Church, Palmerston St. Class & group details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change especially due to the new term.

Please check with the group organiser before setting out.

Busy Bears 9.30-11.15am Fri, Zion Centre, Mansfield Rd.

Weekly Local Classes

Precious bonding time in a bubble of splashy fun!

classes held... in specially selected hydrotherapy pools in Mansfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield and Shirebrook throughout the week

There’s nothing quite like the feel of your baby’s skin against your own. It’s one of the best things you can do to bond with your baby and being in cosy warm water enhances those cherished moments.

Our world-class teachers could have trained as private pilots – five times over – in the time it takes to fully qualify with us. You can trust us to take the very best care of you and your little one.

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Mansfield & Gedling

Most classes are Term-Time only

Ladybrook

Stay & Play 1.30-3.30pm Mon, Play & Weigh 10-11.30am, 1st

Tue each month,

Crawlers & Cruisers (crawling2yrs) 10-11.30am Fri, Ladybrook Children’s Centre, Somersall St.

Mansfield Tiny Talk Baby Signing

10-11am (1-4yrs) & 11.15am12.15am (0-2yrs) Mon, St Lawrence’s Church Hall, Peck Hill/Skerry Hill. Booking required Tel: 07899 966926 (Emily)

Breastfeeding Group 9.1510.30am Mon, King Edward’s School, St Andrew St. Puddle Ducks Swimming Mon

Toddler Group 10am-12pm Tue, Mansfield Baptist Church Centre, Rosemary St. Titchy Tots 9.30-11.30am Tue, Titchfield & Oakham Children’s Centre, Princes St. Under 5s Group 1.30-3pm Tue, St Mark’s Church Hall, Nottingham Rd.

Stay & Play 1.30-3pm Tue, Ravensdale Children’s Centre, Sanders Av.

Sanders Av.

Mini Kicks Football Thu pm, Garibaldi Sports College, Garibaldi Rd. Booking essential www. minikicks.org Baby & Toddler Group

(complex needs & physical disability) 2nd Thu of month 1.30-3pm, Fountaindale School, Nottingham Rd

Water Babies Swimming

Wed am, Thu am, Fri am & Sat pm, Portland College Hydro Puddle Ducks Swimming Tue Pool, Nottingham Rd. Booking pm, DW Fitness, Portland Retail Park. Booking required. Tel: 07906 required. Tel: 01636 815567 191504 Crawlers & Cruisers (crawling to 2 yrs) 1-2.30pm Thu, Titchfield & Aqua Natal (brought to you Oakham Children’s Ctre, Princes St.

by Puddle Ducks) Tue eve, DW Fitness, Portland Retail Park.

Booking required. Tel: 07906 191504

Little Explorers 9.15-11.15am

am, Fitness Flex, Portland St. Booking required. Tel: 07906 191504

Wed, Mansfield Baptist Church Centre, Rosemary St.

10.45-11.30am Mon, Ravensdale Children’s Centre, Sanders Av.

191504

Stay & Play 1-3pm Thu, Retrace Room, Sutton Rd Sch., Moor Ln.

Mini Kicks Football Fri am, River Maun Leisure Centre, Barringer Rd. Booking essential. www.minikicks.org

Puddle Ducks Swimming Wed Stay & Play 9.30-11am Fri, Forest Little Talkers (0-12m) 9.30am, DW Fitness, Portland Retail Town Arena, Clipstone Rd West 10.15am & Teeny Talkers (0-12m) Park. Booking required. Tel: 07906 Mums, Dads & Tots (0-3yrs)

Toddler Group 9.30-11am Mon, Stanhope Centre, Rock Valley Jelly Babies (0-12m) 10.15-

11.30am Mon, Ravensdale Children’s Centre, Sanders Av.

Mini Messy Church 1.30-3pm

Thu, St John’s Centre, St John’s St.

Mini Kicks Football Wed pm,

West Notts College Sports Hall, Derby Rd. Booking essential www.minikicks.org

Breastfeeding Group 1-2pm, 1st & 3rd Wed each month, Ravensdale Children’s Centre, Sanders Av.

Toddler Group 9-11am Thu, Belly “me” Babies (0-12m) 9.30- Salvation Army, Victoria St. 11am, 3rd Tues each month, Bellamy Stay & Play 9.30-11am Thu, Children’s Centre, Trowell Crt, Bellamy Rd Estate

9.30-11.30am every other Fri, St Peter’s Centre, Church Side

Happy Days Play Group 12.302pm Fri, Bethel Methodist Church, Nottingham Rd Stagecoach Theatre School

Early Stages (4-6yrs) 9.30-11am Sat, Main Stage (6-18yrs) 4.307.30pm Fri & 10am-1pm Sat, All Saints Academy, Broomhill Ln. Booking essential. Tel: 01623 642061

Bellamy Children’s Centre, Trowell Baby Sensory 10.30-11.30am (7-13m) , 11.45am-12.45pm (0-6m), 1-2pm (0-13m) & 2.15-3.15pm (0-6m) English is 2nd language) 10-11.30am Fri, Mansfield Baptist Church, Thu, Ravensdale Children’s Centre, Rosemary St. Booking required.

Tel: 07590 472569

Legs, Mums & Tums Postnatal Crt, Bellamy Rd Estate Workout 9.45-10.30am Tue, Body Friends Together (families where Box Studio, Botany Ave. Booking required. Tel: 07940 483803 30

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Mansfield & Gedling

Most classes are Term-Time only

Bumps & Babies 10-11.30am Fri, Titchfield & Oakham Children’s Centre, Princes St.

*Please note there will be timetable changes for Ravensdale, Oak Tree and Bellamy Children’s Centres for September onwards.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Fri pm, Fitness Flex, Portland St. Booking required. Tel: 07906 191504

Toddler Group 9.30-11am Mon, Peafield Academy, Peafield Ln.

Puddle Ducks Swimming Sat

Stay & Play 9.30-11am Mon,

Mansfield W’house

Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s am, DW Fitness, Portland Retail Park. Booking required. Tel: 07906 Centre, Swan Ln. 191504 Taekwondo Beginners Session (8yrs-adult) 6.30-7.30pm Mon Nottingham Slingmeet 10am& Wed, Manor Sports Centre, 12pm, 3rd Sat each month, Kingsley Ave. Tel: 07402 285822 Mansfield Library

New Youth Theatre School

Tiny Tots (3-5yrs) 9.30-10am & 10-10.30am, Tots (5-8yrs) 1-2pm & Juniors (6-11yrs) 10.30am-12.30pm Sat, St John’s Centre, St John’s Rd. Booking required. Tel: 01623 406284

Baby & Breastfeeding Group

12-1.15pm Tue, Mansfield W’hse Children’s Centre, Swan Ln. Play Group 9-11am Wed, Trinity Methodist Church, High St.

Play Group 12.30-2.30pm Wed, Turner Hall, Church St.

Bouncing Babies 10-11.30am Thu, Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s Centre, Swan Ln.

Small Steps, Big Adventures

(walking-2yrs) 1.30-3pm Thu, Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s Centre, Swan Ln.

Taekwondo Kickstars (4-7yrs) 9-10am Sat, Manor Sports Centre, Kingsley Ave. Tel: 07402 285822 Mini Kicks Football Sun am, Manor Sport Centre, Kingsley Ave. Booking essential www. minikicks.org

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Learn to swim...

Exclusive new pool for 2016

Most classes are Term-Time only

Oak Tree

Mansfield in style.& Gedling Our new exclusive pool for 2016 in Ravenshead, NG15 9FD.

The East Midlands Swimming Academy For more information,

EMSA offers a unique and intimate swimming experience, available to learners of all ages, from babies to adults.

Exclusive new pool for 2016

Tumble Tots Tue, various times, Oak Tree Leisure

Learn to swim... in style.

are delighted to be offeringcontact our us on: swimming lessons at the brand new Office: 01623 430093 swimming pool at Stubbin Wood School.

Email: office@em-sa.co.uk

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Centre, Jubilee Way South. Booking required. Tel: Our new exclusive pool for 2016 The East Midlands Swimming Find us on (Emsa Sally) www.em-sa.co.uk inFacebook Ravenshead, NG15 9FD. 07805 178852 EMSA offers a unique and intimate swimming Academy at Stubbin Wood experience, available to learners of all ages, Mummies & Buggies Postnatal Workout 9.30• Small groups of 4 from babies to adults.

10.30am Wed, Oak Tree Leisure Centre, 0522 Jubilee • 121’s Emsa advert Ravenshead News April 16.indd 1 12/04/2016 For more information, • Teachers in water Way South. Booking required. Tel: 07940 483803 contact us on: For more information Office: 01623 430093 contact us on: • Baby lesson from 6 weeks Group lessons £7 ASA awards scheme Let’s Get (Stay & Play) 1.30-3pm Mon, Oak Tree Email: office@em-sa.co.uk Office: 01623 430093 • ASA awards Scheme Small groups of 4 Brand new warm pool Children’s Centre, Jubilee Way North Mobile: 07460 817485 • Warm pool Excellent changing Find us on Facebook (Emsa Sally) 121s www.em-sa.co.uk facilities Email:inoffice@em-sa.co.uk • Excellent changing facilities Teachers water Breastfeeding Group 9.30-11am Tue, Oak Tree We look forward to taking your call.

Lessons also at Dawn Children’s Centre, Jubilee Way North EMSA Sally www.em-sa.co.uk House, Rainworth.

Office: 01773 744899 Emsa advert Ravenshead News April 16.indd 1 12/04/2016 15:32 Mobile: 07813 892108 Baby Group (0-12m)0522 1-2pm Wed, Oak Tree ChilEmail: sally@em-sa.co.uk dren’s Centre, Jubilee Way North Shirebrook Little Talkers (0-12m) 1.3-2.15pm Thu, Oak Tree www.em-sa.co.uk Aquacise (adults only) 5.15-6pm Mon Stubbins Children’s Centre, Jubilee Way North to taking your call. Hydro Pool, Academy Campus.

Wood School Sure Stars (Parent Led Stay & Play) 9.30-11am Fri,We look forward Booking required. Tel: 01773 744899 Oak Tree Children’s Centre, Jubilee Way North EAST MIDLANDS SWIMMING ACADEMY

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*Please note there will be timetable changes for Oak Tree Children’s Centre for September onwards

Papplewick & Linby

Toddler Group 9.30-11.15am Wed, Hanson House,

The Old School, Main St, Linby

04/12/2013 10:49

Water Babies Swimming Tue & Fri am, Stubbins Wood School Hydro Pool, Academy Campus.

Booking required. Tel: 01636 815567

Pleasley

Song, Rhyme & Breakfast Time 9.15-10.30am Tue, Crescent School Hall, Booth Cres., Bull Farm Allotment Session 10-11am Wed, New England Way Allotments Stay, Play & Weigh 1.30-3pm, 4th Thu each month, Crescent School Hall, Booth Cres., Bull Farm

Ravenshead

EMSA Swimming Classes Baby classes: Wed am.

Swimming lessons Tue, Thu eve & Sat am. Booking required. Tel: 01773 744899 Mini Kicks Football Thu am, Ravenshead Leisure Centre, Longdale Lane. Booking essential. www. minikicks.org Class & group details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change especially due to the new term. Please check with the group organiser before setting out.

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EMSA Swimming Classes (classes available for babies, children and adults) Tue, Wed, Thu & Sat Stubbins Wood School Hydro Pool, Academy Campus. Booking required. Tel: 01773 744899

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Warsop

Stay & Play 9.15-11.15am Mon, Warsop

Children’s Centre, Mansfield Rd.

Baby & Breastfeeding Group 9.15-10.30am

Wed, Warsop Children’s Centre, Mansfield Rd.

Stay & Play 9.30-11am Wed, Meden Vale

Children’s Centre, Netherfield Ln. Wiggly Worship 1.15-3pm 2nd Wed of month, Methodist Church, Clumber St. Bumps, Babes & Crawlers 9.30-11am Thu, Warsop Children’s Centre, Mansfield Rd. Toddler Time 9.30-11am Fri, Warsop Children’s Centre, Mansfield Rd.Mini Kicks Football Sun am, Meden Sports Centre, Burns Lane. Booking essential. www.minikicks.org

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Postnatal Workouts

For new Mums who want to exercise confidently, safely and effectively after birth, with their baby

We perform 3 shows a year!

Wednesdays 9.30am - 10.30am

A show for young people aged 5-8 & 9-17 years

Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Mansfield, NG18 3RT.

To be performed at the Palace Theatre (Mansfield Centre) Rehearsals in Mansfield

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Regain your pre-pregnancy fitness 3 Strengthen your pelvic floor 3 Give you the confidence you need 3 Reduce your stress levels 3 Introduce you to lots of new Mums 3

A show specially designed for the younger performer aged 3-5 & 6-12 years

Rehearsals held in Mansfield, Kirkby-inAshfield, Bestwood Village and West Bridgford To be performed at the Bonington Theatre Arnold (all centres)

To book a taster or join the cast call 01623 406284 Bookings now being taken for our Hairspray Summer Camps (10th-12th August in West Bridgford & 17th-19th August in Mansfield)

Contact Clare Hibbert Telephone 07940 483803 Email clare@all-about-fitness.co.uk

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Using our knowledge of the EYFS and National Curriculum we have our very own Scheme of Work that fits in with the latest National Curriculum and comes complete with lesson plans, CPD and differentiation. If you would like to arrange a meeting to discuss further please give us a call .

For more information visit www.minikicks.org or call 07947 639131

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Newark & Sherwood

Most classes are Term-Time only

Averham Toddler Group 10-11.45am Tue,

Manners Sutton Primary School, Newark Rd.

Balderton Mums & Toddlers 9.15-10.45am Mon & Thu, St Giles Church Hall, Main St.

Stay & Play 1.30-3pm Mon, John Hunt School, London Rd. Stay & Play 9.15-11.15am Tue, Balderton Methodist Church Hall, Main St.

Bilsthorpe

Let’s Play 9-10.30am Wed, Bilsthorpe Children’s Centre, Crompton Rd. Jelly Babies 10-11.30am Thu, Bilsthorpe Children’s Centre, Crompton Rd.

Stay & Play 9-10.30am Fri, Bilsthorpe Children’s Centre, Crompton Rd.

Bleasby Baby & Toddler Group 9.15-

11.15am Mon, Bleasby Village Hall, Gypsy Lane

Blidworth

Let’s Explore 9-10.30am Tue,

Blidworth Children’s Centre, Belle Vue Ln.

Jelly Babies 9-10.30am Wed, Blidworth Children’s Centre, Belle Vue Ln.

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Clipstone

Stay & Play 9.15-11.15am Mon, Breastfeeding Grp 9-10.30am, 2nd & 4th Tue each month,

Jelly Babies 10-11.30am Tue, Young Parents Group 2-3pm Tue, Time for a Rhyme 2-3pm Thu,

Sherwood East Children’s Centre, Braemar Rd.

Coddington

Little Fishes 9.30-10.45am Mon, Toddlers Group 9.30-11am Thu, Truffles Play Group 9.30-11am Fri, Community Ctre, Beckingham Rd.

Collingham Baby & Toddler Group 1-3pm

Wed, Wesley Rooms, High St.

Edwinstowe Parent & Toddler Group 9.30-

11am Tue & Fri, Edwinstowe PreSchool, Village Hall, Mansfield Rd.

Twinkle Toes Play Group 9.1511am Wed, King Edwin School, Fourth Av.

Farndon

Stay & Play 9.15-11am Wed,

St Peter’s School, Sandhill Rd.

Farnsfield

Farnsfield Toddlers 1-2.45pm

Tue & 9-11am Thu, Farnsfield Upper Village Hall, Chapel Lane

Fernwood

Baby & Toddler Group 9.30-

11am Mon, Fernwood Village Hall, Rubys Av.

Tiny Talk Baby Signing

10-11am & 11.15am-12.15pm Wed, Fernwood Village Hall, Rubys Av. Booking required Tel: 07885 416410 (Helen)

Kirklington

Truffles Play Group 9.30-11.30am Wed, Village Hall, Church Lane

Newark Tiny Talk Baby Signing

New classes coming in September for Newark. Call for more information.

Tel: 07885 416410 (Helen)

Music Tots 9-9.45am Mon, William Gladstone School, Holden Cres.

Stay & Play 9.30-11.30am Mon, Bridge Children’s Centre, Lincoln Rd. Toddle & Toast 9.15-11.15am Tue, Hawtonville Methodist Church, Beech Av. Under One’s Group 9.30-11am Tue, Bridge Children’s Centre, Lincoln Rd.

Newark Breastfeeding Group

1-3pm Tue, Hawtonville Children’s Centre, Bowbridge Rd.

Music & Movement 1-2pm Tue, Hawtonville Children’s Centre, Bowbridge Rd.

Stay & Play 1-3pm Tue, Tolney Lane Nursery, Tolney Ln. New Youth Theatre

Tiny Tots (3-5yrs) 4.30-5pm & Juniors (6-11yrs) 5-7pm Tue, Palace Theatre, Appletongate.

Tel: 01522 787601

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Centres in Lincoln & Newark

A show for young people aged 3-5 & 6-11 yrs Lots for Tots has been shortlisted for the 2nd year in a row for the Mum and Working ‘Franchisor of the Year’ Award!

Last year we came a very proud 5th with some big competition. With your help we know we can win this year. Please support us by voting at:

mumandworking.co.uk/awards/vote Voting closes on 12th September 2016.

A show for young people SUMMER CAMP 2016 · aged 5-8 & 9-16 yrs (Lincoln centre only) ·

To join a cast call 01522 787601 or book online at your local centre www.newyouththeatre.co.uk

Rehearsals commence September 2016

MANSFIELD & SOUTHWELL West Bridgford, Ruddington & Gamston Emily Lewis: 07899 966926 Clairebr@tinytalk.co.uk emilyl@tinytalk.co.uk Beeston & Nuthall Aliciae@tinytalk.co.uk Mapperley, Sherwood & Woodthorpe Claireba@tinytalk.co.uk

NEWARK

Bingham & Gedling

Helen Kemp: 07885 416410 Emmaw@tinytalk.co.uk Contact us now for your helenk@tinytalk.co.uk FREE TRIAL CLASS!

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Spread the word! TinyTalk’s award-winning musical Baby Signing Classes are going interactive...

NEW hands-on sensory activities will delight your baby and develop their communication skills.

Give your baby a voice with a little helping hand from TinyTalk. Contact us to book your FREE TRIAL CLASS!

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Newark & Sherwood

Most classes are Term-Time only

Tumble Tots Wed, various

Breastfeeding Group*

Stay & Play 9.15-11.15am

*Please note there will be timetable changes for Ollerton & Boughton Children’s Centre for September onwards

times, Newark Sports Centre.

Bowbridge Rd. Booking required. Tel: 07805 178852

Thu, Hawtonville & Balderton Children’s Centre, Bowbridge Rd.

Music Tots 9.30-11.30am Thu,

Salvation Army Church, Albert St.

2.30-3.30pm Thu, Ollerton & Boughton Children’s Centre, Dukeries Complex, Whinney Ln.

Rainworth Python Hill Baby & Toddler Group 9-11am Mon, Python Hill

Parent Led Stay & Play

Primary School, Kirklington Rd.

Tiger Tots 9.30-11am Fri,

Stay & Play 9.15-11.15am Mon, Sherwood West Children’s Centre, Rainworth Water Rd.

1-2.30pm Thu, Hawtonville Children’s Centre, Bowbridge Rd. Winthorpe Community Centre, Woodlands

Breastfeeding Grp 1.30-3pm

Under One’s Group 9.30-

2nd & 4th Tue, Sherwood West Children’s Centre, Rainworth Water Rd.

Messy Play 1-2.30pm Tue, Bridge

Ladybird Toddler Group 9.1511am Thu, St Simon & St Jude’s Church, Southwell Rd.

11am Fri, Hawtonville Children’s Centre, Bowbridge Rd. Children’s Centre, Lincoln Rd.

North Hykeham

Tumble Tots Mon & Thu, various times, Ruston Sports & Social Club, Newark Rd. Booking required. Tel: 07805 178852

Ollerton Baby Sensory (0-13m) 9.30-

10.30am Tue, Ollerton Scout & Guide Centre, Back Ln. Booking required. Tel: 07590 472569

Little Angels 9.30-11.30am

Mon, St Paulinus Church Hall, Church Circle

Stay & Play* 1-3pm Tue,

Ollerton & Boughton Children’s Centre, Dukeries Complex, Whinney Ln. Bumps & Babies* (0-1yrs) 2.30-3.30pm Thu, Ollerton & Boughton Children’s Centre, Dukeries Complex, Whinney Ln. 38

Jelly Babies (0-1yrs) 1-2.30pm

Thu, Sherwood West Children’s Centre, Rainworth Water Rd.

Parent Led Stay & Play

1.30-3pm Fri, Sherwood West Children’s Centre, Rainworth Water Rd.

Mini Kicks Football Sat am, Joseph Whitaker Sports College, Warsop Lane. Booking essential www.minikicks.org

Southwell Tiny Talk Baby Signing

9.30-10.30am (1-4yrs) & 10.45-11.45am (0-2yrs) Wed, The Catholic Church Hall, Wolsey Close.

1.30-2.30pm (0-4yrs) Wed, The Children’s House Nursery, Station Rd. Booking required.

Tel: 07899 966926 (Emily)

Baby Bugs Outdoor Play Grp 10am-12pm Thu, Education Garden, Southwell Minster

Baby Sensory 10.30-11.30am

(0-13m) & 11.45am-12.45pm (06m) Thu, Southwell Rugby Club, Park Ln. Booking required. Tel: 07590 472569

Tumble Tots Fri, various times, Southwell Leisure Centre, Nottingham Rd. Booking required. Tel: 07805 178852

Tiny Talk Baby Signing

10-11am (1-4yrs) Fri, The Catholic Church Hall, Wolsey Cl.. Booking required Tel: 07899 966926 (Emily)

Messy Play (0-3yrs) 10-11am Fri, Children’s House Nursery, Station Rd. Free session. Booking essential. Tel: 01636 814738

Tuxford Baby & Toddler Grp 9-11am Mon, St Nicholas Church, Lincoln Rd.

Breastfeeding Group* 10.30-

11am every other Mon, All About Babies* (0-1yrs) 9.3010.30am every other Mon, Stay & Play* 9.30-11.30am Tue, Trent Villages Children’s Centre, Newark Rd. *Please note there will be timetable changes for Trent Villages Children’s Centre for September onwards

Story & Rhyme Session

2-3pm Thu, Tuxford Primary Academy, Newark Rd. Class & group details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change especially due to the new term.

Please check with the group organiser before setting out.

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