Lots for Tots North Nottinghamshire issue 15

Issue 15

Summer 2018

How to survive with

fiv r e d n u th e

es

Lots for Summer Entertain the family this summer, whatever the weather

Lots on Local

Family friendly events in and around Nottingham July-October

Lots on Weekly

Find your local classes, activities and groups

FREE

North Nottinghamshire Distributing directly to 15,000 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 15...

Let’s face it, the summer holidays are always a mixed bag of unpredictable weather.

That’s why we take great care to find events and venues both indoor and out to help you keep your little ones occupied for the long 6 week break. It’s not all about the summer though- it may be back to school for older children but there’s still plenty going on for the under fives in September & beyond.

Have you thought about running your own business from home so that you can be there for your children’s school plays, parent’s evenings, school drop off & pick up? Lots for Tots North Nottinghamshire is looking for a new franchisee Editor. and it could be your face in the circle up there! Take a look at our website or email franchise@lotsfortots.co.uk Finally, we can only bring Lots for Tots to you thanks to our advertisers so please, if you contact an advertiser, let them know you found them in Lots for Tots.

Nadine x

Nadine Peatfield Director Lots for Tots Ltd

Lots for Tots North Nottinghamshire @LfTNorthNotts

Issue 15

Summer 2018

How to survive with the un d

er five s

Lots for Summer

Entertain the family this summer, whateve r the weather

Lots on Local

Family friendly events and around Notting in ham July-October

Lots on Weekly

Find your local classes, activities and groups

FREE

North Nottinghams hire

Distributing directly to 15,000 families Ashfield, Worksop, in Mansfield, Retford, Ollerton, Southwell & Newark

Front Cover Sophie Marie Photography

Subscriptions

If you struggle to get a copy of Lots for Tots then we now offer a subscription. This is £10 for 4 issues.

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.

Contact details

northnotts@lotsfortots.co.uk Tel: 08456 436 273 www.lotsfortots.co.uk/ north-nottinghamshire

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 2008-2018

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July

Sat 14th July 11am-12pm

another cracking day out. Tickets from £23 www.southwell-racecourse.co.uk

Superheroes Saturday

Sutton-in-Ashfield Library Make a Bananaman mask and receive your free cape (whilst stocks last) and a free banana to help him gain his superheroes power. Dress up in your favourite superheroes character and you could win a prize. All ages (Children only).

Mon 16th July 10am-12pm

Sling Library

Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s centre, Swan Lane NG19 8BT Come along for advice and support on using slings/carriers, try out options from our extensive library to see what works for you and your little ones. Hire slings from us for £10 a month with a £30 deposit. For pregnant Mamas and those with babies up to 4 weeks old we run a free Newborn Stretchy Wrap Hire scheme. We are entirely volunteer run and all proceeds from Sling hire go back into the development of the Library.

Sat 14th- Sun 15th July

Newark Book Festival

Full children’s programme including Meet the Gruffalo on Saturday at Newark Library at 9.30am, 11am, 1.30pm & 3.15pm. Various locations. See website for details. www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk

Sat 21st July 10am-12.30pm

Sat 14th - Sun 15th July

Under 2s Sensory Saturday

Paw Patrol at Sundown Adventureland Treswell Road, Rampton, Retford DN22 0HX Come and see Chase and Marshall at Sundown Adventureland where they will be making appearances at intervals on both days! www.sundownadventureland.co.uk Sun 15th July 2pm

St John’s Duck Race

Thoresby Park, Nr Ollerton, Newark Come and join our annual duck race on Sunday 15th July as hundreds of ducks set sail down the waters at Thoresby.

Picnics start on the lawns from 2pm where there will be a fantastic bric-a-brac stall to buy from and the Duck Race will commence at 3pm. This wonderful event is organised by and raises funds for the beautiful St John’s Church in Perlethorpe, so please join us for a quacking good time.

Ducks are £1 to buy and available on the day.

Sun 15th July

Family Fun Day Southwell Racecourse, Rolleston, Southwell NG25 0TS Join Southwell Racecourse for their annual Family Fun Day, historically the second biggest raceday in the calendar. With lots going on for all the family, it promises to be 4

Forest Town Library, Clipstone Road West, Forest Town, Mansfield NG19 0AA Stimulate your baby’s senses with our fun sensory sessions. Meet new parents and let baby explore our sensory baskets. Great fun for parents and babies to encourage social play and aid development. Suitable for: 0 - 2 years. FREE Sat 21st July 10.30am-12pm

Mini Butterfly Hunt

Sherwood Forest Country Park, Edwinstowe, Mansfield NG21 9HN Join one of our Rangers on a butterfly stroll to see how many species we can find today.

You will also learn the basic identification skills needed to take part in Butterfly Conservation Big Butterfly Count. Also get the chance to create your own butterfly mask to take home. The walk is approximately 1mile. Suitable for children aged 3 -6 Sat 28th July 10.30am-12.30pm

Lego Club

Newark Library, Beaumond Gardens, Baldertongate, Newark NG24 1UW An opportunity to socialise and make friends while building with our Lego and building bricks for younger children. FREE

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Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser

We perform 3 shows a year!

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

Bag a Bargain!

The next Bassetlaw NCT Nearly New Sale is on

Saturday 21stOctober April Saturday 6th

At North Notts Arena, Eastgate, Worksop S80 1QS Quality baby & children’s clothes, equipment, books & toys and more

Opens 11:30 (11:00 for members). £1 donation for NCT charity.

Would you like to de-clutter and make money? st March Seller registration 1st1September Seller Registrationopens Opens Visit our website or Facebook page for further details. www.nct.org.uk/branches/bassetlaw www.facebook.com/BassetlawNCT

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

A show specially designed for the younger performer aged 3-5 & 6-12 years To be performed at the Bonington Theatre Arnold (all centres)

Rehearsals held in Mansfield, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Bestwood Village and West Bridgford

To join the casts call 01623 406284 Taster Sessions Available Rehearsals start September 2018

Baby & Kids Nearly New Sales 15th September 2-4pm

The Arnold Hill Academy, Gedling Rd Arnold NG5 6NZ

22nd September 10am-12pm Turner Community Hall, 13 Wellbeck Rd, Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 9JY

29th September 11am-1pm Ashfield Leisure Centre, Ashfield School, Sutton Rd, Kirkby in Ashfield NG17 8HP

14th October 2-4pm

The Holgate Academy, Nabbs Lane Hucknall NG15 6HB For stall booking & more information visit

Do you run an event or business you’d like to promote?

Advertise for as little as £41.25 for 3 months

Email: nottingham@lotsfortots.co.uk or call 08456 436 221 for further details

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

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engage and delight audiences of all ages. www.thisismytheatre.com

Mischief Makers Fun Day with Horrid Henry Worksop Library, Memorial Avenue, Worksop S80 2BP Celebrate some of the most mischievous characters from children’s books at our Mischief Makers Fun Day. Join in with craft activities and take part in the library joke hunt throughout the day. Plus, say hello to Horrid Henry at our special mischief-making story sessions at 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm. Just drop by ages 4+.

Tue 31st July 10.30am-3pm

Sundown Adventureland, Treswell Road, Rampton, Retford, DN22 0HX Join Sundown Adventureland any Thursday in August for a Teddy Bear’s Picnic. Dancing, games and lots more! Prizes for: Best Dressed Bear, Littlest Bear, Biggest Bear www.sundownadventureland.co.uk Fri 3rd August

Little Wickets Summer Tots Tennis & Cricket mornings

Mischief Makers Fun Day with Horrid Henry Retford Library, Churchgate DN22 6PE Celebrate some of the most mischievous characters from children’s books at our Mischief Makers Fun Day. Join in with craft activities and take part in the library joke hunt throughout the day. Plus, say hello to Horrid Henry at our special mischief-making story sessions at 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm. Just drop by ages 4+.

Wed 1st August 10.30-11.15am

West Bridgford Tennis Club, Little Bounds, West Bridgford, NG2 7QA A unique opportunity for 3 -5 year olds to have fun and enjoy two great sports in the holidays, while their parents/carers can sit back and watch the fun over a coffee or leave them to enjoy the tennis and softball cricket fun in safe hands. Morning Only squash and biscuits included. www.littlewickets.com Wed 8th August 10.30-11.15am

Join the fun......Make a Catapult

Sutton-in-Ashfield Library, Idlewells Shopping Centre, NG17 1BP Help Dennis and Gnasher with their Mischief making adventures and make your own catapult. FREE Thu 2nd August 10am-12pm

Sling Library

Jimmy Beans, Coxmoor Road, Sutton in Ashfield NG17 4NE Advice and support on using slings/carriers, try out options, hire slings. Free Newborn Stretchy Wrap Hire scheme.

Thu 2nd August 6.30-7.40pm

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Southwell Minster, Church Street, Southwell NG25 0HD With live music and characters you won’t forget, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland will 6

Thu 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th August

Teddy Bear’s Picnic

Join the fun......Make your own Pirate Hat Sutton-in-Ashfield Library, Idlewells Shopping Centre, NG17 1BP Help Dennis, Gnasher and his friends find the buried treasure wearing your pirate hat and your map of mischief. FREE Fri 10th August

Little Wickets Summer Tots Tennis & Cricket mornings West Bridgford Tennis Club, Little Bounds, West Bridgford, NG2 7QA A unique opportunity for 3 -5 year olds to have fun and enjoy two great sports in the holidays, while their parents/carers can sit back and watch the fun over a coffee or leave them to enjoy the tennis and softball cricket fun in safe hands. Morning Only squash and biscuits included. www.littlewickets.com

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Fri 10th August 6.30pm

August Wed 22nd August 10.30-11.15am

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

Join the fun....make your own Dennis

Creswell Crags, Crags Road, Creswell, Worksop S80 3LH A production to delight the entire family in some of the UK and Ireland’s most stunning open-air theatre venues. Bring rugs or low back seating. Performances go ahead in all but the worst weather. www.creswell-crags.org.uk

Sutton-in-Ashfield Library, Idlewells Shopping Centre, NG17 1BP Come and make your very own Dennis and watch him come to life when he moves his arms and legs. FREE

Mon 13th August 10am-12pm

Sling Library

Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s centre, Swan Lane NG19 8BT Advice and support on using slings/carriers, try out options, hire slings. Free Newborn Stretchy Wrap Hire scheme.

Wed 15th August 10.30-11.15am

Join the fun......Make your own Pom Pom Gnasher Sutton-in-Ashfield Library, Idlewells Shopping Centre, NG17 1BP FREE Wed 15th August

Paw Patrol at Wheelgate Park Robin Hood’s Wheelgate Park, White Post, Farnsfield, Newark NG22 8HX Come & See Chase and Marshall from PAW PATROL at intervals on 15th August!

All day tickets and annual passes cover entry for PAW Patrol character days. Book online to get the best prices! www.wheelgatepark.com Wed 22nd – Fri 24th August 10am– 4pm

Moana Summer Camp

St John’s Old School Centre, Mansfield NG18 1QH With Mansfield and Kirkby based children’s theatre company New Youth Theatre. www.newyouththeatre.co.uk/mansfield

Mon 27th August - Sun 2nd September

Robin Hood Festival

Sherwood Forest Country Park, Swinecote Road, Edwinstowe, Mansfield NG21 9HN Storytelling, medieval music, performances, follow clues to find Robin Hood. Watch out for Robin & the Sheriff skirmishing near the Major Oak! Throughout the week, you can take part in Wild Challenges, set by the RSPB and the Woodland Trust.

Thu 30th August

Titan the Robot at Wheelgate Park Robin Hood’s Wheelgate Park, White Post, Farnsfield, Newark NG22 8HX Meet the intergalactic Robot appearing at various intervals throughout the day. www.wheelgatepark.com Fri 31st August

Little Wickets Summer Tots Tennis & Cricket mornings West Bridgford Tennis Club, Little Bounds, West Bridgford, NG2 7QA A unique opportunity for 3 -5 year olds to have fun and enjoy two great sports in the holidays, while their parents/carers can sit back and watch the fun over a coffee or leave them to enjoy the tennis and softball cricket fun in safe hands. Morning Only squash and biscuits included. www.littlewickets.com Thu 6th September 10am-12pm

Sling Library

Jimmy Beans, Coxmoor Road, Sutton in Ashfield NG17 4NE Advice and support on using slings/carriers, try out options, hire slings. Free Newborn Stretchy Wrap Hire scheme.

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

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September - October

Sat 15th September 2-4pm

Mum2Mum Market Nearly New Sale The Arnold Hill Academy, Gedling Road, Arnold NG5 6NZ Mum2mum market is an award winning pop up nearly-new sale whether you are looking to sell on your preloved baby and children’s items, or pick up a bargain!

Email: notts@mum2mummarket.co.uk Sat 15th - Sun 16th September

Grandparents Weekend

Robin Hood’s Wheelgate Park, White Post, Farnsfield, Newark NG22 8HX Grandparents get entry in to Wheelgate for £5 on Grandparents Day. www.wheelgatepark.com Mon 17th September 10am-12pm

Sling Library

Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s centre, Swan Lane NG19 8BT Advice and support on using slings/carriers, try out options, hire slings. Free Newborn Stretchy Wrap Hire scheme.

Sat 22nd September 10am-12pm

Mum2Mum Market Nearly New Sale

Turner Community Hall, 13 Welbeck Rd, Mansfield Woodhouse, Mansfield NG19 9JY Mum2mum market is an award winning pop up nearly-new sale whether you are looking to sell on your preloved baby and children’s items, or pick up a bargain!

Email: notts@mum2mummarket.co.uk Sat 29th September 11am-1pm

Mum2Mum Market Nearly New Sale Ashfield Leisure Centre, Ashfield School, Sutton Road, Kirkby In Ashfield NG17 8HP Mum2mum market is an award winning pop up nearly-new sale whether you are looking to sell on your preloved baby and children’s items, or pick up a bargain!

Email: notts@mum2mummarket.co.uk Sat 29th September 1-2pm

A fun family concert with Star Wars, The Incredibles, The Lego Movie, Superman and many many more. Meet the musicians and take part in a variety of music based activities.

For children aged 5 - 11 Booking advised. www.inspireculture.org.uk Thu 4th October 10am-12pm

Sling Library

Jimmy Beans, Coxmoor Road, Sutton in Ashfield NG17 4NE Advice and support on using slings/carriers, try out options, hire slings. Free Newborn Stretchy Wrap Hire scheme.

Sat 6th October 11.30am

NCT Nearly New Sale

North Notts Arena, Eastgate, Worksop S80 1QS NCT charity Nearly New Sales represent the best sales of high-quality, used baby and children’s items. Sell your surplus items to get some extra money, or bag some bargains and help raise money to support the charity’s work. NCT members gain early entry from 11am. £1 entry per adult, children free. Seller registration opens 1st September. www.nct.org.uk/branches/bassetlaw Sun 14th October 2pm-4pm

Mum2Mum Market Nearly New Sale The Holgate Academy, Lower School Hall, Nabbs Lane, Hucknall NG15 6HB Mum2mum market is an award winning pop up nearly-new sale whether you are looking to sell on your preloved baby and children’s items, or pick up a bargain!

Email: notts@mum2mummarket.co.uk Mon 15th October 10am-12pm

Sling Library

Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s centre, Swan Lane NG19 8BT Advice and support on using slings/carriers, try out options, hire slings. Free Newborn Stretchy Wrap Hire scheme.

Family concert: Superhero Spectacular Mansfield Library, Four Seasons Centre, West Gate NG18 1NH 8

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An Amazing Opportunity!

Lots for Tots North Notts franchise is for sale and we are looking for our next Editor.. could it be you?

Do you wish you could be there for your children’s important milestones?

Have you ever dreamt of working from home?

Do you love Lots for Tots and want to be a part of it’s success?

We are ideally looking for • A parent of young children who wants to earn from home with no other work commitments.

• Someone who is passionate about the magazine and how it helps parents as well as businesses.

• Someone who is a confident ambassador for the brand.

• An ambitious, enthusiastic parent with the drive to grow the magazine.

• A parent who is financially stableunderstanding that a business takes time to grow and the bigger the magazine, the bigger the return for you.

You would be self employed, but working within the brand, to our standards. Responsibilities include selling advertising, researching events, clubs & classes, editing the magazine, designing basic adverts, sending magazine to print, updating website, using social media, distributing magazine.

The franchise is £5k for a 5 year contract. Included is a business database, distribution database, website and social media pages.

At the end of that term you sell the business on at a profit. The bigger the magazine, the better the profit. 4 magazines a year are produced. Full training is provided. Managerial fee is 10%.

This could be your opportunity to do what you love, be at home for your family, earn money and fit your work around your family lifestyle!

For further details email franchise@lotsfortots.co.uk

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

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Mansfield & Gedling

Most classes are Term-Time only

Ladybrook Stay & Play 1.30-3.30pm Mon Ladybrook Children’s Centre

Mansfield Tiny Talk Baby Signing

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

Water Babies Swimming

Pre-book 01636 815567 Portland College Hydro Pool, Nott Road

Toddler Group 9.30-11am Mon

Stanhope Centre, Rock Valley

Jelly Babies 10.15-11.30am Mon Breastfeed Group 1-2.30 Mon Friends Together 10-11.30 Thu

Under 5s Grp 1-3pm Tue, St Turner Hall, Church St. Mark’s Church Hall, Nottingham Rd Stay & Play 1.30-3pm Wed, St Twinkles Toddler Group 9-11am Edmund’s C of E Primary School, Wed, Forest Town Methodist Church Hill Ave. Church, Clipstone Road West Toddler Group 9-11am Thu Salvation Army, Victoria St Baby & Toddler Group

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

Stay & Play 1.30-3pm Thu Retrace Room, Sutton Rd School Stay & Play 9.30-11am Fri

Forest Town Arena, Clipstone Rd West

Mums, Dads & Tots (0-3yrs)

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

New Youth Theatre School Sat Tiny Tots (3-5yrs) 10-10.30am Tots (5-8yrs) 1-2pm Juniors (6-11yrs) 10.30amMini Messy Church 1.30-3pm 12.30pm Thu, St John’s Centre, St John’s St Booking req. Tel: 01623 406284 St John’s Centre, St John’s Rd Toddler Group 10am-12pm Tue Little Explorers 9-11.30am Wed Mansfield W’house Baby Sensory Fri Toddler Group 8.30-10.30 Mon 10.30-11.30am (0-13m) 11.45am-12.45pm (0-6m) Peafield Academy, Peafield Lane 1-2pm (0-13m) Stay & Play 9.30-11am Mon Pre-book 07590 472569 Mansfield Baptist Church Centre Baby & Breastfeeding Support Group 1.30-3pm Mon Titchy Tots 9.30-11.30am Tue Bouncing Babies 9.30-11am Thu Little Sunshines 1.15-2.45 Thu Small Steps, Big Adventures Bumps & Babies 10-11.30am Fri (walking-2.5yrs) 1.30-3pm Thu Titchfield & Oakham Children’s Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s Centre, Princes St Centre, Swan Lane Jelly Babies 10-11.15am Tue Play Group 9-11am Wed, Trinity Parent Led Stay & Play Methodist Church, High St. 9.30-11am, Thu Play Group 12.30-2.30pm Wed, Bellamy Children’s Centre

(English 2nd language) Stay & Play 1.30-3pm Tue Ravensdale Children’s Centre,

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Oak Tree Stay & Play 1.30-3pm Mon Sure Stars 9.30-11am Wed Jelly Babies (0-12m) 1.30-3 Thu Oak Tree Children’s Centre, Jubilee Way

Papplewick & Linby Toddler Group 9.30-11.15am Wed, Hanson House, The Old School, Main St, Linby Little Lambs

2-3pm Last Thu of month St Michael’s Church

Pleasley Tots on Tuesday 9.30-11am Tue, Crescent School Hall, Bull Farm

Allotment Session 10-11.30am Wed, New England Way

Ravenshead Little Signers Club (baby signing classes) 11.15am Wed, Ravenshead Leisure Ctre. Pre-book. Free taster session Tel: 07970 933858 East Midlands Swimming Academy Tue/Wed/Thu/Sat Sheepwalk Lane

Shirebrook Happy Days Play Group

10-11.30am Mon, Holy Trinity Church Hall, Church Drive

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Water Babies Swimming

Tue & Fri, Pre-book 01636 815567 Stubbin Wood School, Common Lane

East Midlands Swimming Academy various times Mon-Sun Stubbin Wood School, Common Lane

Warsop Stay & Play 9.30-11am Mon Baby & Breastfeeding 9-10.30am Wed Bumps, Babes & Crawlers 9.30-11am Thu Toddler Time 9.30-11am Fri Warsop Children’s Centre, Mansfield Rd.

• • • • and to book your place in a class today.

Stay & Play 9.30-11.30am Wed Meden Vale Children’s Centre, Netherfield Lane Wiggly Worship 1.15-3pm 2nd Wed of month Methodist Church, Clumber Street

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Weekly Local Classes

A watery world of confidence, skill and fun!

It’s safe to say you’ll burst with pride as you watch your baby journey from the early days of gentle floating, kicking and splashing to wriggling, giggling and jumping in!

You can trust us to take the very best care of you and your little one.

Our world-class teachers could have trained as private pilots – five times over – in the time it takes to fully qualify with us. We won’t entrust your child (or our reputation) to anyone less than the best!

Let’s teach your baby to swim!

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

classes held... ..in carefully selected warm pools suitable for baby swimming.

Our classes are in NG1, NG8 and NG9 throughout the week

To give your baby a splashing start call

01636 815 567

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Most classes are Term-Time only

Ashfield

Mon

Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Thu Stay & Play (0-3 yrs) 9-10.30am

Stay & Play 9.30-11am Fri

Thu Kirkby Children’s Centre, Summit Centre, Pavilion Rd

Toddler Group 1.15-3.15pm Mon

Toddlerobics 2-3pm Mon See Saw Parent & Toddler

Annesley Mother & Toddler Group 9.3011.30am Mon

Acacia Centre, Acacia Ave

Annesley Primary Sch, Forest Rd

Stay & Play 10.15-11.45am Tue All Saints Church Hall

Hucknall Little Signers Club

9.30am & 10.45am Tue, Watnall Rd Community Ctre.

1.15pm Tue, St John’s Church Hall. Booking essential. Tel: 07970 933858

Huthwaite Stay & Play 1-2.30pm Mon Tums2Tots (0-18m) 10-11.30am Fri Huthwaite Children’s Centre, Common Rd

Forest Schools 10-11.30am Tue Brierley Forest Visitors Centre

Ready Teddy Go! 10-11.30am

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

1, 2, 3 Grp (0-3yrs) 9.30-11am

Stay & Play 9.30-11am Thu

Methodist Church, The Hill

New Woods Children’s Centre, Barker Ave

Toddler Group 1-3pm Wed

Busy Bees Buggy Club 9.4511.15am Tue Anchor Centre, Mansfield Rd

St Thomas Church Hall, St Thomas Av

Mini Royals 1.30-3pm Wed Kingsway School, Kingsway New Youth Theatre Thu Tiny Tots (3-5yrs) 4.45-5.15pm Juniors (6-11yrs) 5.15-7.15pm Tel: 01623 406284. Ashfield School, Sutton Rd

Kirkby Woodhouse Toddler Group 9-11am Thu

Newstead

& Thu The Dale Club, Main Rd

Selston

Play & Say 2-3pm Mon

Jacksdale Primary School, Main Rd Little Fishes 9.30-11am Tue Selston Church of Christ

Family Forest Schools 1-3pm 12

Wed

Wed Diamond Centre, Diamond Ave

Stay & Play 9.30-11am Thu Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Mon Newstead Centre, Tilford Rd

10-11.30am Mon

Skegby Stay & Play 1-2.30pm Tue Tums2Tots (0-18m) 1.30-3pm

Jacksdale

Beautiful Beginnings (0-12m)

Fri Holly Hill Primary School, Portland Rd

Toddler Group 9.30-11am Wed

Kirkby Woodhouse School Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Thu Community Room All Saints Centre, Common Rd

Kirkby-in-Ashfield

Selston Parish Hall, Mansfield Rd

Sutton-in-Ashfield East Midlands Swimming Academy Thu/Fri 9.30am-12pm Sutton Court, Priestsic Rd

Parent & Toddler Group

9.30-11am Mon, New Cross Community Ch, Downing St

Breastfeeding Drop In

(0-12m) 9.30-11.30am Mon Under Ones (1-2yr) 9.30-11 Tue Messy Play 1-3pm Thu Summer House Children’s Centre, Clare Road

Bumps to Babes 10-11.30am Mon

Make It Together 1.15-3 Thu Ready, Steady, Play!

10-11.30am Fri Sutton Central Children’s Centre, Westbourne View

Play & Say 1.30-2.30pm Mon Tums2Tots (0-18m) 10-11.30am

Toddler Grp 9.30- 11.15am Tue St

Stay & Play 1-2.30pm Wed

Pre-book 01636 815567 Sutton Court, Priestsic Rd

Tue

Tin Hat Centre, Chapel Rd

John’s Meth Ch, Titchfield Ave

Water Babies Swimming Tue

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Ashfield Toddler Group

9.15-11.15am Wed Croft Primary School, Station Rd

Toddler Group 9-11am Thu

Hillocks Primary Sch. Unwin Rd

Westwood Toddler Group

9.30-11.30am Fri United Reform Ch, Palmerston St

Nottingham Slingmeet

10am-12pm, 1st Thu of month Jimmy Beans Play Centre, Coxmoor Rd

Busy Bears 9.30-11.15am Fri Zion Centre, Mansfield Rd Water Babies Swimming Fri

Booking required.

Tel: 01636 815567 Every Sensation Hydro Pool, Kingsmill Rd West

Underwood St Michael’s Little Angels

1-3pm Tue Underwood Church, Church Ln

Library Sessions Please note some library sessions are term time only - please do check before you set off.

Storyhullabaloo

Blidworth Edwinstowe Hucknall Mansfield W’hse Southwell Sutton-in-Ashfield

9.30am Mon 2pm Fri 2.30pm Sat 10am Thu 10am Thu 10am Wed

Toddler Sessions

Carlton-in-Lindrick 2pm Hucknall 10am Huthwaite 2.15pm Ladybrook 10am Newark 10am Worksop 10am

Wed Mon Fri Thu Thu Wed

Nottingham Slingmeet Mansfield Library 10am-12pm, 3rd Sat of month

Information correct at time of going to print.

For more information:

Rattle, Rhyme & Roll - Babies & Toddlers

Balderton 2.15pm Thu Bircotes 10am alt Thu Blidworth 9.30am Fri Calverton 9.30am Mon Eastwood 10am Tue Farnsfield 2.30pm Fri Forest Town 9.45am Thu (over 1s)

10.45am Thu (under 1s) Hucknall 10.30am Thu Kirkby-in-Ashfield 10.30am Mon

2pm Tue Mansfield 10am Tue & Thu

10am Wed (under 1s) Mansfield W’hse 10am Fri Newark 10am Mon & Fri Ollerton 9.30am Fri Ravenshead 2.30pm 2nd & 4th Tue Retford 10am Wed & Fri Southwell 9.30am Mon & Fri Sutton-in-Ashfield 10am Mon (under 1s)

10am Tue 2pm Fri Warsop 2.15pm Tue Worksop 10.30am Mon & Tue

2pm Thu

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Newark & Sherwood

Most classes are Term-Time only

Averham Toddler Group 1.30-3.30pm Mon. Manners Sutton Primary School, Newark Rd

Balderton Mums & Toddlers

9.15-10.45am Mon & Thu St Giles Church Hall, Main St

Stay & Play 9.15-11.15am Tue

Balderton Methodist Church Hall, Main St

Bilsthorpe Let’s Play 9-10.30am Mon 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 Jelly Babies (0-12m) 1.30-3 Tue All Aboard 1.30-3pm Fri Blidworth Children’s Centre, Belle Vue Ln

Clipstone Jelly Babies 2-.30pm Tue Wobbly Ones 2-3.30pm Tue Time For A Rhyme 10-11am

fortnightly Tue SQOSHIS Play Centre, Chuch Rd

Coddington Little Fishes 9.30-10.45am Mon Toddlers Group 9.30-11am Thu Community Ctre, Beckingham Rd

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Collingham Baby & Toddler Grp 9.30-11am Wed, Phoenix Hall, Station Rd

East Markham Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am

Wed, Village Hall, Church St

Edwinstowe Gloop Messy Play Session 10-11am Mon, St Mary’s Church Rooms. Booking essential t: 07703 593688

Little Oaks Play Group

9.30-11am Tue & Fri, Edwinstowe Village Hall, Mansfield Rd

Elston Little Darwin Explorers

10.30am Fri, Elston Pre-School, Top St t: 01636 525849

Farndon Stay & Play 9-11am 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

Tiny Talk Baby Signing

Village Hall, Rubys Ave

Kirklington Truffles Play Group

9.30-11.30am Wed, Village Hall, Church Lane

Newark Stay & Play 9.30-11.30 Mon Autism Support Play Session

(0-5yrs) 1-3pm Mon Under One’s 9.30-11am Tue Bridge Children’s Ctre, Lincoln Rd

Stay & Play 9.15-11.15am Tue, Balderton Methodist Church Newark Breastfeeding Group 1-3pm Tue

Outdoor Explorers 1.30-3pm Tue

Newark Sling Meet 10am-12pm 2nd Wed of mth

Under Ones 1.30-3pm Wed Stay & Play 9.15-11.15am Thu Music & Movement Group 1-1.45pm Thu Hawtonville Children’s Centre, Bowbridge Rd

Music Tots 9.30-11.30am Thu, Salvation Army Church, Albert St. Tiger Tots 9.30-11am Fri,

Winthorpe Community Centre, Woodlands

Tiny Talk Baby Signing

1.30-2.30pm Fri, Bridge Comm Ctre, Lincoln Rd. Booking required Tel: 07841 115966 (Stacey)

10-11am & 11.15am-12.15pm Wed, Fernwood Village Hall, Rubys Av. Booking required Tel: 07841 115966 (Stacey)

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Newark & Sherwood

Most classes are Term-Time only

Ollerton Little Angels 9.30-11.30am Mon, St Paulinus Church Hall, Church Circle Baby Sensory (0-13m) 12-

12.40pm & 1-1.40pm Mon, Ollie’s Fun Shack Fountain Court, Darwin Drive. Booking required.

Tel: 07590 472569

Stay & Play 1-3pm Tue, Ollerton & Boughton Children’s Centre, Dukeries Complex, Whinney Ln Happy Caterpillars (parent led group) 9.30-11am Thu, Ollerton & Boughton Children’s Centre, Dukeries Complex, Whinney Ln

Bumps & Babies (0-1yrs)

1-2.30pm Thu, Ollerton & Boughton Children’s Centre, Dukeries Complex, Whinney Ln.

Breastfeeding Group 2.303.30pm Thu, Ollerton & Boughton Children’s Centre, Dukeries Complex, Whinney Ln. Gloop Messy Play Session 10-11am 1st Sat of month.

St Paullinus Church Hall.

Booking essential. t: 07703 593688

Rainworth

Southwell Under 5s Group 9.15-10.45am

Mon, Holy Trinity Church, Westgate

Tiny Talk Baby Signing

9.30-10.30am (1-4yrs) & 10.4511.45am (0-2yrs) Wed, The Catholic Church Hall, Hallam Rd 1.30-2.30pm (0-4yrs) Wed, The Children’s House Nursery, Station Rd. Booking required.

Tel: 07899 966926 (Emily)

Baby College Wed

9mth-3yr 10am, 0-9mth 11am Southwell Leisure centre

Baby Sensory 10.30-11.30am

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

Tiny Talk Baby Signing

9.45-10.45am (1-4yrs) & 11am12pm (0-2yrs) Fri, Catholic Church Hall, Wolsey Close.

Booking required Tel: 07899 966926 (Emily)

East Midlands Swimming Academy 4-7pm Fri

Jelly Babies (0-1yrs) & Wobbly Ones (1-2yrs) 1-2.30pm Thu, Brstfding Grp 2.30-3.30pm Thu, Twins & More 1.30-3pm Fri,

Little Wickets Cricket 9am

Sherwood West Children’s Centre, Rainworth Water Rd.

Ladybird Toddler Group 9.1511am Thu, St Simon & St Jude’s Church, Southwell Rd 16

Tiny Talk Baby Signing

9.45-10.45am Mon, Swinderby Village Hall, Bullpit Lane. Booking required Tel: 07841 115966 (Stacey)

Sutton on Trent Busy Bees Toddler Grp 1-3pm

Tue, Methodist Chapel Comm.

Centre, High St.

Tuxford Baby & Toddler Group 9-11am Mon, St Nicholas Ch, Lincoln Rd. Stay & Play 9.30-11.30am Tue, Breastfding Grp 9.45-10.45am & Bumps & Babies 10.4511.45am Wed, Trent Villages Children’s Centre, Newark Rd.

Story & Rhyme Session

2-3pm Thu, Tuxford Primary Academy, Newark Rd.

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

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

Primary School, Kirklington Rd.

Swinderby

Dawn House Pool, Hemsley Rd Sat (2.5 yrs-school age) Booking essential. Tel: 0115 924 8476 Southwell Methodist Church, Prebend Passage

We work hard to ensure 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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Development Classes

Development Classes 0-3 years.

Infants, toddlers & JunIors

We’ve enjoyed every class and learnt a lot along the way” Georgia, James, Livia & Jude

amshire Classes across East Nottingh

For more information please contact Ali on t: 07929 947065 or ali@babycollege.co.uk Book Online Now at

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Saturday

SOUTHWELL Sessions Contact us for more information and to book your child’s place!

Holiday Camps for 3-10 year olds too!

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Bassetlaw

Most classes are Term-Time only

Bawtry

Jo Jingles 9.45/10.45am Tue

Bawtry New Hall, Station Rd

Carlton-in-Lindrick Young Parents Group

1-2.30pm Mon Carlton Youth Centre, Lawn Rd

Jo Jingles 10/11a,/12pm Mon Stay & Play 9.30-11am Wed/Fri

Carlton Civic Centre, Long Lane

ABC Group 1.15-2.45pm Fri St John’s Parish Centre

Clarborough Family Fun Stay & Play

9.15-11am Tue, Clarborough Primary School, Hillview Cres

Elksley Little Monkeys 1-3pm Fri Elksley Memorial Hall

Harworth Wobbly Ones 9.30-11am Mon Sure Tots 9.15-10am Tue Breastfeeding Group 10am-12pm Wed

Baby Weigh & Play

1.30-3pm Wed Stay & Play 12.30-2.30pm Thu Harworth & Bircotes Children’s Centre, Town Hall, Scrooby Rd

Langold Wobbly Ones 9-11am Tue Weigh & Play 1.15-2.45pm Thu Cheeky Monkeys 9.15-11am Fri

West Bassetlaw Children’s Centre, School Rd

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Misterton Bumps ‘n’ Babes 10am-12 Mon Stay & Play 1-3pm Wed

Bassetlaw Rural Children’s Centre, High St

Ordsall Stay & Play 1-3pm Mon

Wild Tots (2-4yrs) 10.30-11.30am 4th Wed each month Idle Valley Nature Rsrv, North Rd

ABC Group 1.30-3.15pm Wed St Saviour’s Church Hall, Lidget Ln NCT Bumps & Babies

9.30-11.30am Thu, The Well, Hospital Rd

Ordsall Sch Treehouse, Ordsall Rd Booking required 01772 702852

Toddler Group 9.30-11am Fri Grove St Meth Church, Union St

Toddler Group 9.30-11am Tue Ordsall Church Hall, Church Ln

Jo Jingles from 9.45am Friday Various class times/ages The Well, Hospital Rd

Rampton Stay & Play 1-3pm Thu

Rampton Primary Sch, Retford Rd Booking req. Tel: 01777 248251

Ranby Ranby Little Rascals

8.45-11.30am Wed, Performing Arts Centre, Ranby House School

Retford Wobbly Ones 9.15-10.45am Mon Baby Stay & Play 9.15-10.45am Tue

Breastfeeding Grp 1-3pm Tue Stay & Play 9-11am Wed Sling Group 9.30-11.30am Fri Hallcroft Children’s Centre, Whitaker Cl

Baby Kingfishers (0-3yrs)

9.30-11.15am Tue, The Well, Retford Baptist Church, Hospital Rd

Stay & Play 9.15-11.15am Wed Baby Stay & Play 1-2.30 Thu B’feeding Grp 9.30-11.30am Fri Wobbly Ones (1-2yrs) 1.30-3pm Fri

Retford Central Children’s Centre, Arlington Way

Walkeringham Walkeringham Play Group 10-11.30am Fri, Walkeringham Village Hall, Stockwith Rd

Worksop Baby Play 9.30-11.30am Mon Breastfeed Group 11-12.30 Tue Stay & Play 9.30-11.30am Thu

Manton Children’s Centre, Community Way

Stay & Play 9-11am Mon Baby Play 1.15-3.15pm Wed Sure Movers (crawl-walk)

9.15-10.45 Thu Prospect Kilton Children’s Centre, Longfellow Dr

Stay & Play 9.30-11.30am Mon SEN Sure Movers 1-2pm Tue Bumps & Babes 9.15-11.15 Wed

North Worksop Children’s Centre, Majorie St, Rhodesia

Toddler Group 9-11am Mon/Thu Comm. Ctr, Thievesdale Ln

Little Angels 9.45-11.45am Mon, Salvation Army Hall, Newcastle Av Stay & Play 1-3pm Mon, St John’s Church Hall, Sandy Ln

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Bassetlaw

Most classes are Term-Time only

Toddler Group 9.15-11.15am Tue St Anne’s Ch Hall, Harrington St

Stay & Play 9-10.30am Tue

Prospect Hill Infant Sch, Maple Dr

Jungle Cubs

PreSchool@Priory 9-10.15 Fri

Tiddlers Group 9.30-11.30 Thu

Baby & Toddler Gp

(0-4yrs) 1.30-3pm Wed Norbridge Academy, Stanley St Shireoaks Village Hll, Shireoak Rd

Worksop Priory C of E School, Holles St

Oasis Community Centre, Longfellow Dr

NCT Bumps & Babies

9.15-11.15 Fri St John’s Ch Hall, Overend Rd

Tots at Twilight 3.30-4.15pm Tue

Wiggly Worship 10-11am 1st/

Christian Centre, Vicars Walk

Oasis Tots 10am-12pm Tue

Worksop Priory Sch, Holles St

Baby & Toddler 9.30-11am Wed Crossing Church Ctr, Newcastle St

Parent & Toddler 9.30-11 Wed Christ Church, Thievesdale Cl Stay & Play 1-3pm Wed

Farr Ctr, Chapel Walk, Westgate

Rugrats 1-2.30pm Wed (young

parents) Centre Place, Abbey St

9.30-11.30 Thu, The Golden Ball 3rd Thu month, Worksop Priory Church, Priorswell Rd

Baby & Toddler Sing & Sign

11am-12pm Thu Worksop Library, Memorial Ave

Busy Bees 1.15-3.15pm Thu

Sparken Hill Academy. Contact school to book.

Manton Minis 9.30-11am Fri Community, Sport & Learning Community Way

Chatterbox 9.30-11am Fri

Sure Tots 9.15-10.45am Fri St Augustine’s Sch, Longfellow Drive

We work hard to ensure class & group details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change.

Please check with the group organiser before setting out.

Baby and Toddler Singalong and Sign Baby and toddler sing and sign is an inclusive singing and signing group for all children in the local community. Please come down and have some fun in a calm, friendly environment.

Worksop Library, Memorial Avenue Thursdays 11am–12pm £3 first child, £1 per additional child Contact Rachel on: 07549 890853 Or Facebook: BabyAndToddlerSingAndSign

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