There are so many groups and classes that cater to children under-five in Derbyshire and Staffordshire. The list is continually growing as an army of women, and some men, dedicate themselves to keeping our children entertained and giving us somewhere to go where our babies and under-fives can have fun whilst we socialise. No matter what you are looking for - music, craft, dance, drama, language, sports, stories, etc - there is something on offer not far from you.
What all the activities have in common, is that they teach your children to pay attention. A study recently found that toddlers who are better at concentrating, taking directions and persisting even after hitting difficulties have a 50 per cent greater chance of getting a degree when older!
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Bumpalicious Fitness: for Mums, Bumps and Babies
My name is Amy. I am a pre/postnatal fitness specialist with over 10 years of experience (7 in Dubai UAE running my own company). After having my little boy Frankie, we decided to return back to UK to be closer to family. I am now running Pregnancy/Mum&Baby fitness classes in Clay Cross and,
after Easter, at Markham Vale. New classes starting in surrounding areas soon, please contact me to register your interest.
FIT BUMPS suitable for all trimesters and from 6 weeks post delivery. This class is a mixture of light weights/low impact cardio/core. A great way to stay in shape safely during pregnancy and when you return post delivery.
FIT MUMS is suitable from 4 months post delivery and a mixture of boxing/high intensity circuits.The classes are fun, great way to stay fit, get back in shape, workout with your baby in same room and a fantastic way to meet new like minded people.
First class FREE...booking essential. Contact me for prices
Bumpalicious Fitness - find out more
Contact: Amy
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TinyTalk Baby Signing: Melbourne and Castle Donington
Sign, Sing and Stimulate your baby's development at our fun and friendly classes!
We have so much fun with songs, mirrors, instruments, books, toys and more, whilst you learn to communicate with your baby before they can speak!
Contact: Jo Clark
Melbourne - Wednesday
Melbourne Assembly Rooms
High Street
Baby Signing 10.45 - 11.45
Castle Donington - Friday
Methodist Church Hall
Apiary Gate
Castle Donington
Baby Signing 10.15 - 11.15
Help to reduce frustration and do something special for your baby's development at the same time. Playtime follows with lots of toys for the little ones, whilst mummies and daddies enjoy social time and make new friends over a well-deserved drink and a biscuit (or two!).
So come along and find out why over 100,000 parents voted Tiny Talk Baby Signing as one of the very best activities you can do with your baby aged 0-2 years in the What's on for Little Ones Awards 2015!
FREE TRIAL CLASSES available, get in touch now to book your space! Telephone , e-mail
or fill in this form.
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Music Classes
Are you wanting to help your young baby, toddler or grandchild with their development ? Would like to meet like minded parents and
grandparents in a fun and relaxed environment, a great way to learn? Wondering where to start, and would like to learn new songs, and nursery rhymes, singing and dancing with other parents in small fun friendly groups? Learn lots of new songs written especially to help your little one with their development, confidence, speech, listening skills and for your child to have loads of instruments to explore, lots of props and parachutes, and gain lots of ideas to take home and try? Above all to have special time with your little one and create memories.
For over 14 years Little Hands Music and Boogie Babies have been helping very young babies and toddlers learn through music. The feedback from parents and grand parents has been fantastic as they see their little one develop and grow in confidence. Classes are kept deliberately small with lots of individual attention and each week is fresh and new. It is fabulous fun for babies and children from birth until school as they learn through music. We sit, we wiggle, we dance, we bounce, we sing, we giggle, and explore our surrounding up dancing and moving around. There are two age groups Boogie Babies and Little Hands Music with a maximum of 10 children per group. It's also a great way to make new friends and go to social events together.
Classes are held in Mayfield (near Ashbourne) and Uttoxeter. Come and see for yourself.
To Book a class contact Joan on
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Preferred class: Please chooseMayfieldUttoxeter
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NEW FOR 2016 -
Exploring Child Development workshops for parents - how your baby learns. Contact Joan for more information.
St John Ambulance Hall, Uttoxeter
Monday afternoons
1.00pm Boogie Babies
Little Hands Music
Little Hands Music
St John Ambulance Hall, Uttoxeter
Tuesday mornings
10.00am Little Hands Music
10.45am Little Hands Music Mini
Boogie Babies
Mayfield Bowls (near Ashbourne)
Tuesday afternoons
1.15pm Boogie Babies
Little Hands Music
Come along and join in the fun as we sing action and counting songs, play exciting parachute games, share the joy of the puppets, play lots of percussion instruments and dance and laugh through every session. The first taster session is free.
Other sessions are &3 per child. Payment is taken termly and there will 1 free session for paying in advance.
Music Munchkin sessions are at Ashbourne Education Centre 9.30 - 10.15 and
10.15 to 11.00 am on Mondays
Call Sue on E-mail .
Colourstrings
Colourstrings Kindergarten Music classes for 0- 5 yr olds. Held at the Flying Club on School Lane in Ashbourne on Tuesdays.
Separate carefully structured classes for babies, toddlers, big-toddlers and pre-schoolers ensuring progression whilst having lots of fun.
Kimble's Music Movement
Choose from 25 classes a week. Using a variety of music from around the world we facilitate a toe tapping, foot stomping, thigh slapping, tummy tickling, hand clapping, instrument playing, lycra pulling, parachute waving, bottom wriggling fun filled experience for both carers and children alike.
Moira Community CentreAshby RoadMoiraSwadlincoteDerbyshire
Thursdays:
9:30 babies to 18
10:25 18 Months to 3 Y
11:15 3 plus.
Measham Leisure CentreLeicestershire
Tuesdays and Fridays.
Classes run on Monday mornings for two age groups: 0-2yrs - 09.45-10.15am,
2-4yrs - 10.50-11.30am. Stay behind after each class for a cuppa and a chat and to meet other families in the area.
Experience music with your child through a combination of vocal and instrumental activities, including nursery rhymes, songs and games.
All activities are designed to help develop social interaction between children and the people around them.
Eccleshall Methodist Church HallEccleshallStaffordshire
Contact: Helen Shilvock
Twistin' Tots
Contact: Jacqui Davis
Matlock: Wednesdays, 10-11am at Imperial Rooms Imperial Rd Matlock (1-hr music session).
Belper: Tuesdays 9.45-11.45am at Belper Community Hall Bridge Street Belper (directly behind the Library) 2-Hr music and play session - an hour of music followed by an hour of play with toys.
Ripley: Fridays, 9.30-11.30am at St Joseph's Church HallButterley Hill Ripley 2-Hr music and play session - an hour of music followed by an hour of play with toys.
Little Eaton: Wednesdays 1.30-2.30 pm at Little Eaton Village Hall Vicarage Lane
Music and movement from birth - 5. Fun music and movement classes using songs, props, dance and action rhymes to educate your children and keep them entertained. No Need to book, you can just turn up, but if you book and pay in advance for the term, this will not only secure your place, but also give you a discount of &1 per class. Alternatively, you can book four consecutive classes and receive a 50p discount per class.
And if you introduce a friend, you get in half price at that session. Individual classes cost &3.50.
Twistin' Tinies
Contact: Jacqui Davis
Tuesdays 1.30pm - 2.40pm
Belper Community Hall Bridge Street Belper (directly behind the Library).
A new fun music session for parents with new babies aged 0 - 18mths. 40 minute music session using exciting props, sensory activities, songs and puppets followed by a 30 min play session for babies with tea/coffee and cake for parents/carers. For ages 0-18mths. Free tasters offered, but booking essential. Thereafter sign up for four consecutive sessions or a full term (12 weeks).
Kindermusik with Shelly
Tittensor Village Hall and
Inspire Music Stone
Kindermusik with Shelly is an early childhood education programme developed by Kindermusik International. It nurtures the cognitive, emotional, language, social, physical and musical development of children and believes that parents are the most important person in a child's learning, therefore we involve families in the joy of their children's musical education.
Buttercups
St Helens Church Hall ChurchtownDarley Dale
Music movement sessions for babies to 4 years. Thursdays 10.30am - 11.15am. Enjoy popular songs and nursery rhymes using fun actions, dance and props to encourage co-ordination and development. Enjoy time together with your child while they learn and interact in a fun and friendly environment.
Trunks of Tunes
Contact: Sarah Evans
Musical fun for everyone. Term time only.
&3.50 for first child, discounts for under 1s and additional children.
Sessions at Play Centres - pay the normal admission.
Planet Happy, Ripley1:30-2:15 Mondays
Tiddlers Day Nursery, Stretton
1:30-2:30 Tuesdays
Play Mill, Bonsall11-11:30 Tuesdays
Bassett Rooms, Ashover10-11 Fridays
Tuneful Tots
Sutton Centre
Contact: Pearl Anderson
Nursery rhymes and songs for babies and children. Tuesday 10am until 11.30am. All welcome.
Monkey Music
StoneStafford
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Contact: Melanie Hepke
All rhythm and no
blues: children's music classes from 3 months to 5 years. Call to book your free session.
Rhythm Time
Alsager Community Church
Lawton Road
Beacon Community Centre
Prospect Road
Market Drayton
Bradwell Lodge Community Centre Bradwell Lane Porthill ST5 8PS
Contact: Frances Donkin
Rhythm Time dovetails the Foundation Stage of the National Curriculum, offering percussion playing, dance and movement, and singing within a fun and structured environment. Children are taught in 3 different age groups, baby classes for 0-15 months, toddler classes for 15 months - 3 years and pre-school classes for 3-5 years. A gentle approach is taken to encourage children to participate and enjoy making music together. You can watch your child grow in confidence as they develop week by week, and their social skills and concentration skills will flourish. Ring Frances on
to visit a class.
W I Hall Hammerwich
Nr Lichfield
Staffordshire
Music, dance, nursery rhymes, action songs, and lots and lots of fun for toddlers and their carers. Classes ranging from 6 months to 3 years.
Movers and Shakers
Chesterfield StudiosEastwood Building
Chesterfield
Music fun from 3 months to 5 years
Singing, actions, dance, rhythm, instruments and socialisation.
Fun, friendship and refreshments. Mondays at 10.00am, Wednesdays at 10.00 am, Fridays at 10.00 am and 11.30 am. &4.00 per class.
Contact Roseanna Sanderson and Wendy Barnett
Kindermusik with Carole
Contact: Carole Scholes
Music and Movement programme for babies and young children from 0-5 years. Classes in Derby city centre starting May 2012.
Lilley Pond Singalong
JangalaHilton Business Park HiltonDerbyshire DE65 5FJ
Hop along to a LILLEY POND SINGALONG at JANGALA to dance, sing and shake your thing with acclaimed singer-songwriter and professional musician Mark Lilley. Your budding popstars (0-5) will enjoy a LIVE, interactive singalong session featuring themed masks, props and musical instruments - making their favourite songs and nursery rhymes fun, fun, fun!
TinyTalk Baby Signing: Melbourne and Castle Donington
Contact: Jo Clark
Melbourne - Wednesday
Melbourne Assembly Rooms
High Street
Baby Signing 10.45 - 11.45
Castle Donington - Friday
Methodist Church Hall
Apiary Gate
Castle Donington
Baby Signing 10.15 - 11.15
Sign, Sing and Stimulate your baby's development at our fun and friendly classes!
We have so much fun with songs, mirrors, instruments, books, toys and more, whilst you learn to communicate with your baby before they can speak!
Help to reduce frustration and do something special for your baby's development at the same time. Playtime follows with lots of toys for the little ones, whilst mummies and daddies enjoy social time and make new friends over a well-deserved drink and a biscuit (or two!).
So come along and find out why over 100,000 parents voted Tiny Talk Baby Signing as one of the very best activities you can do with your baby aged 0-2 years in the What's on for Little Ones Awards 2015!
FREE TRIAL CLASSES available, get in touch now to book your space! Telephone , e-mail
or fill in this form.
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TinyTalk Baby Signing: Long Eaton and Alvaston
Contact: Caroline Stalker
Long Eaton - Wednesday
St John's Church Hall College Street (Corner of Canal Street) Long Eaton NG10 4GA
TinyTalk Toddlers 9.30 - 10.30
Baby Signing 10.45 - 11.45
Baby Signing 12.00 - 1.00
Alvaston - Tuesday
St Michaels Hall, Elvaston Lane Alvaston Derby DE24 0PX
Baby Signing 1.00 - 2.00
Toddlers 2.15 - 3.15
Baby Signing 3.30 - 4.30
Help your child to communicate before they can speak - help to reduce frustration and do something special for your baby's development at the same time.
Sing nursery rhymes and learn everyday baby signs based on BSL, followed by playtime and refreshments (and chocolate biscuits for parents and carers). TinyTalk classes offer relaxed, yet educational, fun.
TinyTalk Baby Sign Language Classes (0-18months) and Toddler Talk (walking to 3 years old): Derby, Belper, Oakwood, Mickleover and Allestree
Becci Davies
Baby Signing - What does your baby want to say to you? Babies have so much to say before they can talk- Let them tell you Friendly and fun classes from birth to 2 years learning basic sign language while singing nursery rhymes then relaxing over toys and refreshments. Classes now contain sensory section- to thrill and stimulate your baby
Toddler Talk - Learn the soft skills needed to prepare your little one for preschool.
Singing, communication, dancing, music and
games. In a fast moving lively class, to keep your toddler entertained!
Come and try a class for free - email
to find out more.
Sing and Sign: Stafford, Stone, Cannock
St Aidans Church
West Chadsmoor
Learn baby signing the fun way! Help your baby communicate before speech with award winning music programme. Fun filled classes loved by parents and babies across the UK.
Love and Cuddles Ltd Baby Signing: Glossop
223 Woolley Bridge RdHadfieldGlossopSK13 1BW
Contact: Lisa Norris
Classes for babies to 2 years
TinyTalk Baby Signing: High Peak
Across the High Peak Derbyshire
Contact: Julie Parker
Baby Signing classes for 0-2's and signing/language development classes for 2-4's.
Come and join the fun, learning simple bsl signs through songs, rhymes and fun activities.
Social time after with toys for the children and drinks/biscuits for the adults!
Sing and Sign: Chesterfield
Eyre Chapel
Newbold Road
Chesterfield
Contact: Liz Harrison
Baby signing classes in Chesterfield.
Teaching babies to swim turns out to be more than just fun. Baby swimmers have better balance and are also better at grasping at things than non-swimmers. This difference persists even when children are five years old, when babies who have been taught to swim still outperform their peers, research from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) shows. It also make sense from a safety point of view.
advises that you can take your baby swimming at any age, both before and after they have been vaccinated. It doesn't matter if they haven't completed their course of injections yet. Indeed, The Department of Health recommends that you can take your baby swimming from a very young age.
Babies are well suited to swimming. They have a natural dive reflex (called bradycardic response) where they close their mouths underwater and slow down their heart rate. They gradually grow out of this but it is still there at 6 months .
Apart from the science - seeing your baby swimming underwater with her eyes open and moving up towards the surface of the pool is amazing.
Puddle Ducks Derbyshire
Swimming classes from birth to 5 years, join at any time.
Contact: Cate Woodrow-Smith
Monday at Woodlands School, Blenheim Drive, Allestree, Derby, DE222LW - From 11.15-1.15
Monday, Thursday and Friday - Butterley Grange Mansion, Derby Road, Ripley, DE53QY (Times from 9.30-12 noon)
Tuesday at The Otium Health Club, Thistle Hotel,
Castle Donnington, Derby, DE742SH - From 9.30-12.30am
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, Choices Health Club, Raynesway, Alvaston - Wed 10-12, Fri 11.30-1.30, and Sat 8.30-12.45pm
Thursday at Gayton Swimming Pool, Gayton Avenue, Littleover, Derby, DE231GA - From 10-12
Thursday at Etwall Primary School, Eggington Lane, Etwall, Derbyshire, DE656ND - From 9.30-11.30am
Friday at Adelaide Grange, Snelston, DE6 1XH - From 10-12
Friday and Sunday at at DW Sports, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Saturday at LA Fitness, Carrington Street, Derby, DE12ND - Sat 9-12
Saturday and Sunday at The Royal Derby Hospital Hydrotherapy Pool, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE223NE - Sat 9-5pm and Sundays 9-12.30pm
Saturday at The Radisson Hotel, Pegasus Business Park, Herald Way, Castle Donnington, DE742TZ - 4 years upwards - 9-11.30am
Swimming: Ashbourne
Parent and Baby: Tuesdays 12.30-1.30, Thursdays 9.30-10.30
Family Splash (under 9's): Saturday 1.30-2.30
Family Session: Sunday 9.00-12.30
Classes start and 3 and a half. Children can be added to the waiting list from 3.
Ashbourne Leisure Centre
Clifton Road
Swimming: Uttoxeter
Splish Splash: Mondays 10.00-10.30, Thursdays 2-2.30
Parent and pre-school: Thursdays 10.45-11.45
Aqua Babes, swimming classes for parent and child from 18 months to 3 years of age: Thursdays 1.30-2.00
Aqua Tots, for children from 3 - 4 years old: Wednesdays 1.30-3.00, Thursdays 9.30-10.30, Saturday 10.30-11.
Private classes available
Uttoxeter Leisure Centre
Swimming: Matlock
Swimming classes for the under-fives with no waiting list.
Imperial RoadMatlockDerbyshire
Swimming: Waterhouses
Family swim: Sundays 3-5 pm and Wednesdays 6.45 - 8 pm.
Adult 1.80 pounds, child 1.50 pounds, under-fives free. Enquiries Clare , Sue , Nikki . Turn right at the George towards Waterfall then turn left at the school.
Toddler Swimming
11:00 am every Tuesday at the Ex Derby University Pool now operated by a Charitable Trust.
Lonsdale Swimming PoolChevin AvenueMickleover DerbyDE3 9GW
Contact: Lynda Mangnall
Splashing Stars
Adult and Child classes within a private heated pool maximum 2 adult and 2 children per class, children aged between 1 - 4 welcome. Session times Friday 2.30 pm til 4 pm and Saturday 9 am til 10.30 am.
Unit 8 Perkins Yards
Mansfields Road
Contact: Jo Richardson
Water Babies
Baby swim school, offering structured classes from birth across Staffordshire and Derbyshire. For more information, give us a call on 6.
Swimming classes
Our classes are fun and stimulating.They incorporate vital survival skills.A unique bonding experience for you and your baby.
Splash Ltd
Tel: 8 / 8
Baby and toddler swimming classes encouraging early learning skills.
classes take place in Doncaster, Chesterfield, Derby, Sheffield
Drama Groups
Theatreworks
Olde English Road
Contact: Kirsty Williams
Drama classes for children from 3 years. Fun and exciting classes to promote confidence and imagination.
Theatre Kittens
Contact: Catherine Budworth
Theatre Cats is a stage school that opened in Burton Upon Trent in January 2008. It is for children and young adults aged between 2 and 16 years of age and offers drama classes at Burton's Shobnall Leisure Complex, The William Allitt School in Newhall, Mickleover's Royal British Legion in Derby and Picknall's First School in Uttoxeter.
Stagecoach Early Stages
St John the Evangelist CE Primary SchoolMacclesfield
E-mail: macclesfield@stagecoach.co.uk
Drama, dance and singing for children aged 4-6 years old. Children are taught in small groups by qualified professionals.
Helps to increase confidence and self-esteem.
Summer Holiday Workshops and classes for older children also available.
Oaklands Academy of Dance
Hammerwich
Nr Lichfield
Staffordshire
Contact Ann or Michelle
A whole range of dance and drama classes for all ages.
Ballet, tap, modern jazz, freestyle, gymnastic dance, musical theatre, theatre craft, dramaetc.
Contact Ann or Michelle.
Dance and Movement
Parent & Toddler Dance & Movement for parents & children from 2-4 years
Rosette Disco for 4-6 year olds
Uttoxeter Leisure Centre
Amy's School of Dance
Disco and street dancing for under 5s to adults. Bradwell Memorial Hall Monday and Tuesday nights and Chelmonton Village Hall Wednesday nights.
Twirling Tots Mini Movers
4 Sandford StLichfield
Exciting Dance class in ballet, tap and gymnastics for toddlers. Incorporating creative and fun sessions. Dress up and have fun.
Babyballet Song and Dance Academy
Thursday AM:
Barlborough Village Hall
Thursday PM:
Healthy Living Centre, Staveley
Friday AM:
Barlow Methodist Church
Saturday AM:
Bolsover Community Centre
Saturday PM:
Brampton Manor
Classes start March 2010 for children from 6 months to 4 years and over. For more information and to join the waiting lists please contact Miss Jayne
or e-mail .
Pat Miller School of Dance
Branston Village Hall
Clays LaneBurton upon Trent DE14 3HS
Contact: Pat Miller
Learn to dance with us - our Saturday morning classes are aimed at children aged 4 to 8 years. Teachers are highly experienced and the children will love learning dance routines to the latest 'pop' tunes.
Pre-School Dance Class
Saturday mornings: a fun dance class for 3-4 year-olds (without parents) 9.30-10.15am. You are most welcome to come along and watch at any time. Contact Pat Miller Branston Village Hall Burton-on-Trent DE14 3ES
Twinkletoes Preschool Dance Classes
Fradley village hall
Church hall
Thursdays: Under 2 1/2 from 10-10.45 am
Over 2 1/2, from 10.45-11.30 am
Brereton Ravenhill Hall
Fridays: Under 2 1/2 from 10-10.45 am
Over 2 1/2, from 10.45-11.30 am
Crazy Legs - Parent and Toddler Fun Dance Club
St Marys Church HallDraycott Derbyshire
Contact: Miss Rachel Coulson
Class Mondays 10 am. Other toddler classes are available.
19 Chapel St
Derbyshire
Classes for children from 6 months to 7 years.
Ballet Tots (Noodle Performance Arts)
Barlborough Village Hall on Wednesdays 11.00-11.30
Little Feet Nursery, Dronfield on Wednesdays 9.30-10.00
A fun ballet class for children from walking to age 3.
Noodle Performance Arts provides dance and performing arts classes and parties. To attend a trial class or to book, please contact Nikki on
or e-mail .
Noodle Ballet (Noodle Performance Arts)
Little Feet Nursery, Dronfield on Wednesdays 4.00-4.45
A lovely informal ballet class for children aged 3-6
Noodle Performance Arts provides dance and performing arts classes and parties. To attend a trial class or to book, please contact Nikki on
Funky Noodle Street Dance (Noodle Performance Arts)
Little Feet Nursery, Dronfield on Tuesdays 4.00-4.45
Aged 3 upwards.
Noodle Performance Arts provides dance and performing arts classes and parties. To attend a trial class or to book, please contact Nikki on
Tiny Tots Dance Class and Mini Movers
Units 4 & 5 Henmore Trading Estate
Mayfield Road
Derbyshire
Tiny Tots: Mondays 9.30 - 10.15 am. It's a parent/carer accompanied class combining basic dance steps and co-ordination exercises with music and singing. 18mths - 3 years, pay as you come &3 lesson and &1.00 for additional siblings. Term time only.
Mini Movers: Basic ballet steps with lots of fun including singing, rhythm practice and general co-ordination.
Designed for pre-schoolers - 3 and 4 year olds - unaccompanied.
Thursdays 9.30 - 10.00 am and Saturdays 8.55 - 9.25 am, price &3.50 lesson. Places must be pre-booked and are payable by term
Baby Sensory
Baby Sensory: Burton Upon Trent, Lichfield, Burntwood , Uttoxeter, Inkersall, Chesterfield
Baby Sensory is aimed at babies from birth-13 months. We have instruments, baby signing, massage and exercise, sleep techniques, social playtime, action rhymes and songs. Each hour long session is filled with wonderful sensory experiences for the babies and adults to enjoy! From fibre optic lights shows to glowing bouncy balls, bubbles, bells, rainbows, tickly feathers, puppets, silky sc the possibilities for learning are endless! Each activity we do aims to enhance learning and development in some way. There is also an exploratory playtime which is the perfect time for Mums to make new friends. Each week there is a new exciting theme including, "Baby Pirates, jungle jitters, winter wonderland and baby beach party!"
First class is a free trial session.
Classes in Inkersall and Chesterfield, Contact Pauline on
(times and days below)
Treetops Nursery, Ash Close, Barlborough, Chesterfield S43 3XL
Mondays birth - 13 months 10.45-11.45
Green, Ulverston Road, Chesterfield, S41 8EQ
7-13 months 10.00-11.00 & birth - 6 months 11.15-12.15
St Columba Church, Inkersall S43 3LU
Thursdays 7-13 months 9.45-10.45
and birth - 6 months 11.00-12.00
Toddler Sense
The Hall on the Green, Ulverston Road, Chesterfield, S41 8EQ
Thursdays 13-18 months 10.00-10.45 & 18 months - 3 years 11.00-11.50 at
Classes held in Burton Upon Trent, Lichfield, Burntwood and Uttoxeter, Contact Gemma on 8
For Derby, contact Claire on
or email .
Baby Sensory: Stafford, Stone, Penkridge and Brewood
Stafford, Stone, Penkridge and Brewood
Baby Sensory: Biddulph Moor, Biddulph, Northwood
Baby Sensory classes provide hundreds of simple activities designed to stimulate the senses and help with your baby's development. Our classes include activities ranging from signing to fibre optic light shows, amazing light balls, bubbles and bells- our unique themed session plans provide new exciting experiences every week. Designer baby parties also available.
Contact Rachel:
Northwood Parish Hall
Keelings Road
Northwood (near Hanley) Stoke-on-TrentStaffordshire
Biddulph Moor Village Hall
Biddulph MoorStaffordshire
The Victoria Centre
Station Road
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
Toddler Sense: Lichfield, Shenstone
Shenstone: Wednesday mornings from 10:00&10:50. Ages 13 months&4 years
Lichfield: Friday mornings from 9:30&10:15 for ages 13&22 10:30&11:20 for ages 23 months&4 years.
Lichfield Football Club Brownsfield Road Lichfield WS13 6BT Tel: 7
Shenstone Village Hall Barnes Road Shenstone Staffordhsire WS14 0LT Tel: 7
Edward Bear Club
Ten minutes of &Fun-worship& at St Oswalds Church, Ashbourne
10.30 am every Thursday during term time.
Followed by tea, biscuits and play in the Church rooms.
Mayfield Sunday School
Every other Sunday from 10.30 am until 11.30 am
&Attending Sunday School is good fun for all children and can be beneficial in allowing them to mix with children outside their year group in a safe and caring environment.&
Contact: Margaret Mansfield
Mayfield, nr Ashbourne
St John's Sunday School
9.15 am Sundays. Starts in church (Buxton Road, Ashbourne) then moves to St John's Community Centre.
Contact: Beverley Oakley
Steep Turnpike Church
SUNDAY CLUB 11am. Activities from 3 yrs durin includes Sunday Club,
children's items and creche.
TUESDAYS - FOOTSTEPS at 6.15 pm. Age: reception - yr 5. Nearly 40 children having fun - a good, friendly mix of boys and girls across the age range. Got your ears ready for a fun quiz? Or a story? Body ready for action songs and games? Hands ready for crafts? What about team games?
Steep Turnpike Church
Derbyshire
Praise and Play
Twenty minutes of church fun, praise and prayer followed by play and coffee and tea for mums and dads Every other wednesday 10 am till 11am,
all welcome.
St Mary's Church
Language Classes
French classes
French classes from Nathalie Quigley
For 2 to 5 year olds. Morning or early afternoon, Ashbourne.
Price and session length is around &3.50 for a 30-40 minute session.
French classes
French classes from Mrs Harmon
Doveridge and home sessions
Children's fun French classes
French with songs, games and fun. Classes for babies & toddlers and for children 3-11 years taught by a La Jolie Ronde licensee on Saturday mornings.
Small classes.
Lots of fun.
Lichfield Methodist CentreLichfield
Contact: Julie
Softplay: St Oswalds
Thursdays 1.30 - 3 pm. Contact:
MarieSt Oswalds School Hall
Mayfield Road
Derbyshire
Soft Play: Mickleover
British Legion
Tumble Fun
Soft play, bouncy castle and gymnastic equipment. An introduction into building motor skills and the fundamentals of physical activity. Parents and carers join in the fun along with the supervision of our coaching staff. 12 months - 3 Years. Payable Weekly. Monday 01:30-02:30pm.
Uttoxeter Leisure Centre
Mondays 2.00-2.45, Tuesdays 1.00-2.00.
Gymnastics
Pre-school introduction to gymnastics.
Uttoxeter Leisure Centre
Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays
Pre-school gymnastics.
Belper and Matlock Leisure Centre
Contact: Yvonne Billetop
Tumble Tots
Gymnastics programme for children ages 6 months to 7 years. Please call for class times or to book a free trial. Classes are now running in Newcastle and Smallthorne.
Contact: Steve
Tumble Tots
Whitwick, Loughborough, Ashby, Burton upon Trent and Measham
Contact: Wendy Campbell
Toddler Keep Fit
The Gateway CentreGrandstand RdDerby
Contact: Jacqui
Wednesdays 9.30-10.30 am. Balance, co-ordination, games: qualified coaches.
Little Steps Gym
Lichfield St Chads ScoutsThe LeasoweLichfieldWS13 7HH
Fun and fitness for children 6 months to 11 years
Lichfield Road Industrial Estate Tamworth B79 7UW
Gymnastics for all abilities.
Toy Libraries
Like book libraries but with toys, games, puzzles and puppets to borrow.
Community toy libraries were first formed
in England in the late 1960's, initially for
children with additional needs. Like much
childcare provision at that time, they were
often run by local parents or carers,
sometimes with help from teachers and
other professionals. Today, there are an
estimated 1,000 toy libraries serving
around a quarter of a million children and
their families.
Toy libraries support
children's development through the
extension o provide a
place for parents and carers to meet and offer
support for parenting and parental
involvement in play.
Derbyshire Toy Libraries
Toy Library 'Stay & Play' sessions
provide a welcoming, fun and stimulating place for parents and carers to bring their children. which encourages them to play alongside other children. Babies, toddlers and children up to pre-school age are welcome. Session fee is &3.00 per family for up to three children. Additional visitors & children are charged an additional 75 pence each (a one-off lifetime membership fee of &10 is charged to families and carers to join toy library, on joining your first session is FREE) and includes a wide variety of toys to play with, one week's toy hire, a craft activity, kids' snack, hot drink for parent or carer.
Introduce a friend to 'Stay & Play' session & recieve free entry when they join Toy Library. Discounts also available for paying for sessions in blocks i.e pay monthly and get one session free. Parents, Carer's, Childminders and children in local community and surrounding areas are invited to "Come, Play and Take Away". (All Stay & Play Sessions closed week commencing 22nd & 29th December 2014)
We have a wide range of toys and resources, which include: games, puzzles, dressing-up costumes, interactive learning aids and much more. These are available to hire for a time period of between one and six weeks.
Parents and carers can chat our Toy Library Team Members who are on-hand to assist with any aspect of learning through play, as well as sign-posting to other agencies for more specific help.
Parents, carer's, childminders and children in local community and surrounding areas are invited to "Come, Play and Take Away".
Bring the fun home with toy hire for Parties, Christenings and other family occasions. For more details contact
View over 2000 toys via .
Toy Library spokesperson Ann-Marie McMillan said: "Toy libraries provide a valuable community service.
Parents Carers and children and Childcare providers can try out new toys without spending a fortune and the groups provide a great place for making new friends."
Derbyshire Toy Libraries, Wirksworth
Health Education Room Hannage Brook Medical CentreWirksworth
The Wirksworth Toy Library meets upstairs in the Health Education Room of Hannage Brook Medical Centre, Wirksworth. The Library runs fortnightly on the first and third Tuesday afternoons of each month (1.30-3 pm).
Derbyshire Toy Libraries Wirksworth Stay and Play Sessions
Wirksworth Children's Centre (Memorial Hall) 39 St Johns Street Wirksworth DE4 4DSThe Memorial Hall is located opposite Waltham House adjacent to Traffic Lights and Memorial Gardens.
Every Tuesday:
10am to 12pm.
Derbyshire Toy Libraries Crich Stay and Play
Crich Glebe Field Centre Crich DE4 5EU
Every Monday:
10am to 12pm except Bank Holidays. 0-5 years.
Derbyshire Toy Libraries Belper
Stay and Play
The Bungalow Belper SchoolJohn O' Gaunts Way Belper DE56 1RZ The Bungalow is located in far left hand corner of Belper Leisure Centre & Belper High School Car Park.
Every Thursday:
1.00pm to 3.30pm
Heage Toy Library Stay and Play
The Studio Heage Primary School School Lane Heage Derbyshire DE56 2AL
Every Tuesday:
1.15 to 3.15pm
Derbyshire Toy Libraries Hartington Stay and Play
School Hall - Hartington C of E Primary School The Dale Hartington Buxton DerbyshireSK17 0AS
Every Wednesday during term time:
10am to 12pm.
Subsidised session fee 50 pence.
Derbyshire Toy Libraries Matlock Stay and Play
Matlock Surestart Childrens Centre (Adjacent to Catle View. Primary School)
Derbyshire
Staveley Area Toy Library
The Stables
Staveley HallStaveley Hall Drive
StaveleyChesterfield
Staveley Toy Library is a great place for you to meet new friends
and for your children to play and learn. Staveley Area Toy Library is
available for a loan service each week from the following Stay and Play sessions run by the Toy Library.
Little Spikes
Poolsbrook Social Club Cottage Close Poolsbrook S433LF
Mondays 9.30am - 11.00am
Ducky Ducklings
Duckmanton Primary School West Crescent, Duckmanton S44 5HD
Mondays 1.30pm - 3.00pm
Little Treasures
Staveley and Barrow Hill Community Rooms 47 High Street Staveley, S433UU
Tuesdays 9.30am - 11.00am
Toy Library
Healthy Living Centre (in the creche) Barlow Road Staveley S433XR
Wednesdays 1.30pm - 3.00pm
Mini Monkeys
Norbriggs Primary School, Woodthorpe Road, Mastin Moor S43 3BW
Thursdays 1.30 - 3.00pm
What does it cost?
Stay and Play sessions
&1.00 per parent/carer and 1 child plus 50 pence for each additional child
This includes refreshments, craft and activities
Toy Library Membership:
Families (Lifetime membership)
For families in receipt of benefits
Groups/Childminders (renewable annually)
Schools/Nurseries (renewable annually)
40 pence per toy per fortnight
Families can borrow up to 3 toys each fortnight.
Childminders/groups can borrow up to 5 toys each fortnight
Schools/Nurseries - loan period and number of toys is negotiable
Arts, Crafts and Messy Play
The World Around Us
Wyaston Village HallAshbourne
Contact: Caron Jones
E-mail: caron.
Craft and messy activities for 18m - 4 year olds.
Fifty minute sessions where children are able to enjoy a wide selection of creative activities such as painting, printing, collage, sand/water activities, dough/clay activities, baking and messy play. Each session includes a short group time where we enjoy singing songs and playing instruments.
Sessions take place at Wyaston on Thursdays at 10.15am and are planned and led by a specialist Early Years Teacher. Please contact Caron for further details-
Messy Play
The Gateway CentreGrandstand RdDerby
Contact: Jacqui
From 5 June, Tuesdays
10.00-11:00 am. Sand and water play, painting, playdough, drawing, music and singing.
Artful Splodgers Messy Play Group
Fleet Arts Centre
Derbyshire
DE56 1NUTel: 6
Lots of art, crafts and messy play for children aged between 18 months and 5 years.
Splatter Studio
Beeston, Ilkeston, Long Eaton, Sawley and Stapleford
An arts and craft group which encourages babies and toddlers to explore their creative minds. Splatter Studio provides parents/carers and children with the opportunity to meet like minded people and to create a 'master piece' to take home at the end. Best of all, they clean up the mess.
Orange Bear Mobile Paint a pot Studio
158 Bitham Lane
Burton Upon Trent
Childrens' Art and Crafts
Burton Upon Trent and Lichfield
Contact: Fiona Bradbury
Little Chicks Art Sessions
St Michael Hall Lichfield
First Friday of the month, 9:30am to 10:15am for 18mths to 4yrs.
Artingabout
Contact: Celia
New Saturday Art Club coming to Burntwood soon for families and children. 30 min Toddler session &3.50 per child
TOTSloveart!
TheCraftRoom
HobbyCraft
VenturaPark
Contact: Sam Milne
Arty Activities "No-Stress-Mess" Tuesdays 10 am-12, book on .
Make and Bake
The Mitchell Arts Centre Broad Street Hanley ST1 4HG
Contact: Hannah Clemson
Join us for a make and bake parent and child session. Spend a few hours decorating cakes and making crafts. Each week our Cafe team will have different make and bake activities on offer. Meet up other with parents and enjoy a creative morning. Children of any age welcome. This is a drop-in session so no need to book. Every Wednesday from 11am - 1pm. FREE.
Story Time
Pre-School Story Session
14-16 George StreetGlossopDerbyshireSK13 8AY
Tel: (0 E-mail:
Free session with stories, rhymes, songs and crafts every Friday, 10am.
Story Time for Little Terras
Little Terra
21 Sadler Gate
Children's Story Time on the first and last Thursday of every month at Saddler Gate's Little Terra shop. Browse through the shop whilst your little ones listen to favourite stories such as The Fish Who Could Wish and Elmer The Elephant.
Free and open to children and babies of all ages.
Refreshments and a little something to take home are provided.
Baby Massage
Natality Baby Massage
Tel: E-mail:
Baby Massage Classes in Hilton, Derby - Littleover and Allestree, Belper and Matlock. Taught in a small, friendly group this course offer the
chance to learn a
skill that enhances bonding, improves sleep
and colic and gives you the
opportunity to make new friends.
Baby Massage
The Bridge Centre
185, Ladybank Rd
Mickleover
Tel: / E-mail:
Thursday mornings 10-11am. Small groups so booking essential.
Baby Massage
2 The Pastures
Derbyshire
Baby massage courses in Derbyshire and Staffordshire.
Belle Bambino Baby Massage
Classes at Anna Michelles school of Dance - Derby, Studio Vibe - Matlock and Vanessa Millars school of dancing - Belper. Baby massage can reduce crying and increase levels of relaxation providing longer sleep. It can relieve wind, colic, constipation and teething discomfort as well as providing an enjoyable opportunity for you to spend one-one time with your baby. Recognised benefits of baby massage research has shown massage can reduce stress hormones and alleviate depression. Massage has lots of physical benefits and can play a vital role in circulation, digestion and growth.
Booking essential.
Blossom Babies Baby Massage Derby
Littleover Church Hall
Normanton Lane
Littleover
Contact: Emily Connell
Small and friendly baby massage course in Littleover. 5 week course for &40, it includes massage oil, print outs, keepsake certificate and refreshments. All you need to bring is a towel. You can bring baby from birth to crawling.
Tennis Coaching for Kids
We have sessions on our indoor courts 9-10am both Saturday and Sunday (kids from 4 years old upwards).
The sessions use mini rackets, mini nets and sponge balls and are an ideal start to tennis.
For a FREE session contact us on
and speak to Centre Manager Robert Hawkins to arrange.
Derbyshire Tennis Centre
Mini tennis Red
Newcastle Road Stone Staffs ST15 8LD
Mini tennis for children from age 5.
ICanPlaySport
St Albans House
St Albans Road
Fun, fitness and learning the skills to enjoy sport for kids aged from 2 to 7. Fun weekly sports classes in 6 week blocks including badminton, basketball, hockey, football, tennis, cricket and rugby.
Little Warriors
Tae Kwon-Do for four- to six-year-olds. The programme focuses on improving pre-school age children's basic motor and listening skills. Classes take place at Ashbourne Leisure Centre on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Fridays.
Martial Arts Classes
St Johns Primary School Bollington Macclesfield Cheshire
Self-defence fitness and fun. Ages 4 years +.
Trampolining
Uttoxeter Leisure Centre
For toddlers from 2 years. Saturdays: 03:00-04:00 B 04:00-05:00 Improvers.
Why not come along and have a go at this FREE YogaBugs class for parents and children -
- suitable for 3 years+. No previous experience necessary. Just like
Barlaston Childrens Centrenext to Barlaston First SchoolST12 9DB
Every Thursday at 9.45am
Hixon Childrens Centre next to St Peters SChool Hixon ST18 0PS
Every Friday at 9.15am.
Belper Community Hall
Bridge Street
Contact: Laurie Lowe
6 week courses are run tern time 9.45 - 11 am. Suitable form 8 weeks old to crawling.
Banana Babies Yoga-fun and fitness
Hilton Village Hall
Peacroft Lane Hilton Derby
Mitchy Titch Yoga- fun and fitness for babies, children
parents/carers
Walton Community Centre Stone ST15 0EQ
10am - 11.15am (babies 6m+)
11.30am - 12.45pm (babies up to 5m)
Stafford CC Stafford ST16 3NQ
11.45am - 1.00pm (babies 6wk -12m)
1.30pm - 2.45pm (babies 6wk-12m)
SOCATOTS South and East Staffs
Venture Point
Towers Business Park
Soccerstars UK
Green Bank Leisure Centre
Swadlincote
Soccerstars UK have designed a fun and exciting programme that introduces football to children aged between 3 and 5 years old. As parents you will be able to help educate and develop your child's football skills under the guidance of our qualified coaches. As a result, your child will also improve in key areas such as balance, co-ordination and agility. This really is a great way to spend some quality fun time with your child whilst watching their soccer skills develop.
Tiny Tots - Sessions are always indoors. Please bring a drink
Football Bambino
4 Blacksmiths Lane
Newton Solney
Contact: Alison Arif
Tiger Tots Soccer
Castlechurch Hall Newport Road Stafford
No need to book, just turn up: &2 a session. Weekly 30 mins of activity followed by biscuits and a drink. Various games and challenges to get 2-6yr olds engaging in sport and socialising with others. It is mainly based on football but lots of throwing catching and chasing games too. Saturdays, Under three's 9.15-9.45; over three's 9.45-10.30.
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Holiday Clubs
Holiday Club
Steep Turnpike Church
Derbyshire
Special activities for children during the School Holidays, with a new theme each holiday. Summer Clubs have included "Landlubbers!" and "Desert Detectives" and last Christmas was "Christmas Crackers!" Registration is essential.
Talking Tots
1 Rileys Way
Bignall End
Stoke on Trent
Classes in Crewe, Stoke on Trent and
Newcastle under Lyme areas. Fun classes where chatter matters.
Little Chatterboxes
St Thomas' Church Centre
Chesterfield
New weekly group for children aged 1 to 3 and a half run by a Speech and Language Therapist. Developing all the skills children need to become happy, confident communicators and get ready for nursery. Every Friday from 11th October am at St Thomas' Church Centre.
The groups focus on supporting language development through fun activities and practical advice for parents. Limited places, booking essential.
Book 5 sessions and get one free.
Contact Claire to book
Cheeky Chefs
Chatterbox ceramic cafe
Contact: Jo Stimpson
A fun cooking class for 2-4yr olds.
Children help cook healthy, learn ab play food games and activities and of course..taste what they have created.
Lots of mixing, mashing, making and baking with 'Charlie Cook' a puppet chef. The sessions run for 45 minutes
Three Bears Cookery Club
60 Main Street
Cookie Tots and Kiddy Cook: North Staffs
Baddeley Green
Cookie Tots for 2 - 4 year olds and Kiddy Cook classes and parties for 4 - 11 years olds. The children cook in the classes and also take part in fun activities, singing, games and food experiments.
Under 5's Fridays at Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Derby Museums,
Museum and Art Gallery
The Strand
DerbyDE1 1BS
Every Friday morning from 10:00 to 11:30 in term time events are held for children aged between 2 and 5 years and their parents and carers. With a different theme each week, activities include stories, rhymes, songs, crafts, trails and colouring.
No need to book, just drop in.
Mummy Mornings
Eat Central
Westfield Shoppingtowns Limited
Centre Management Westfield Derby Level 3 West Mall DerbyDE1 2PQ
Tel: +44 (0)
Relax and be spoilt at our free Mummy Mornings on the first and third Wednesday of every month at 9.30am at our new venue, Eat Central. Each morning is themed, from style and beauty sessions, to advice on relaxation and wellbeing. Come down and enjoy some special me-time with other mums, dads and carers over a free cup of coffee.
Baby Active Class
lancaster sports centre Derby
Contact: Elaine
A social and active session for babies aged 12wks - 1yr.
QUAD Cine Babies
QUAD Market Place Cathedral Quarter
Derby DE1 3AS
Cine Babies are for parents/carers with babies under 12 months old and allow parents to bring their babies to grown up screenings. The lights are left on, (just slightly dimmed), there are no adverts and the sound is slightly lowered to create a more baby friendly environment. There is no general admittance to these screenings either, so they are exclusively for parents/carers and their babies!
Cinema tickets for parents are &6.50 or &5.50 concessions, tickets for babies are free. Screenings are every Thursday. To enable entrance, join QUAD's Cine Babies club by completing the Cine Babies membership at QUAD Box Office and bring either the baby's birth certificate or red book.
Nature Tots
Whistlestop Centre in Matlock Bath or the Wildlife Discovery Room at Carsington Water
Sessions take place twice a month on Mondays, from 10am-11.30am. They cost &3 per session for one child, with a second child paying &2. A drink and snack is included in the price. Help pre-schoolers explore the natural world.
References
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