polly's list edition 14 – spring 2013

Derby’s Only

directory for parents & carers!Edition 14 | Spring 2013

£3.50 where sold

Keep the children busy this Easter!Easter Out and About - A guide to Activities and Events for all the family!

www.pollyslist.co.ukOur exciting new website

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Fantastic Competition Prizesand special offers

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Little Hoop LoopJust £1 entry

Friday 14 JuneSee page 7 for details

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Edition 14 | Spring 2013To advertise, please call us on 01332 202210

Spring 2013, What’s inside!04 Easter at The National Trust Eggs-elent things to do

09 The value of a mum How much!!!

12 Competitions Win some fantastic prizes

16 What’s on Easter and beyond

52 Saturday School for children Derby College

80 Jack Rabbits Your questions answered

Contents

Hi

It’s almost Spring, the days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer and we can now start looking forward to getting out and about a little bit more, so we have gathered together a fantastic guide just for you! An inspirational What’s On guide, full of events and activities for you and your family to enjoy this Easter and beyond. If you want to take your children on an Easter Egg Hunt, you will be spoilt for choice, so many of our fantastic local venues have Easter Egg hunts and more. Easter craft activities, workshops and a host of exciting events to keep the whole family busy. We are sure you will find lots of ideas. We are delighted to let you know that the Polly’s List website will soon be launched. This means that you will be able to keep up to date with events, ideas, offers and discounts between each edition of the magazine.Please take the time to have a look www.pollyslist.co.uk and let us know what you think!

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Eggs-elent things to doat the National Trust this spring!

There is plenty on offer this spring at The National Trust’s Kedleston Hall, Sudbury Hall and the Museum of Childhood. Their Easter egg trails sponsored by Cadburys are not to be missed, and run from Friday 28th March to Monday 1st April, as well as some great craft activities also on offer throughout the Easter holidays.

Master Chocolatier will be on hand at Kedleston Hall on 23rd & 24th March, where visitors will be able to find out all about chocolate, as well as have a go at finishing delicious chocolate items to take home as gifts for Easter. There is also a chick hunt round the house all through the Easter holidays, and crafts to make on the weekend of April 6th & 7th. From Saturday 13th to 26th April, visitors to the Hall will have the chance to discover something new and get a sneaky peek into doors, draws and other areas not normally open.

hunting for easter eggs

Fri 28 March - Mon 1 April Enjoy easter egg trails, crafts, fun and games. Kedleston Hall Sudbury Hall & Museum of Childhood

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Enjoy a magical afternoon of family entertainment as some favourite stories come to life. This summer, productions include Wind in the Willows, The Tales of Peter Rabbit & Benjamin Bunny, Babe the Sheep Pig and Alice in Wonderland. Kedleston Hall Sudbury Hall & Museum of Childhood

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At Sudbury Hall, visitors will be able to learn all about how the team care for the house and its collection in a series of monthly “Conservation up close” days focussing on all aspects of conservation from “pesky pests” focusing on the damage that insects cause, as well as care of ceramics and even crime scenes!

Japanese Artist Takumassa Ono will host an exhibition of water colours and screen prints from 15th May, while local Artist Kara Strachan will showcase her beautiful work from the end of March, drawing inspiration from the local landscape.

In the Museum of Childhood, an exhibition by artist toy maker Deborah Darling will enable visitors to find out about the history of toy making, including unseen items from the museums store from shadow puppets to soft toys and porcelain dolls. Throughout her time at the Museum, Deborah will draw inspiration to create new pieces, as well as running workshops on toy making.

On 18th May, the Museum of Childhood opens its doors for Museums at Night, with a Pyjama party from 6 - 9pm, where children can see some of their favourite stories come

to life, as well as the opportunity to sleepover at Sudbury; camping in the grounds. There is also a Teddy Bears Tea Party from 5pm, where children are encouraged to bring their favourite teddy along to and enjoy teatime treats (booking required).

For full details of all the events happening at Kedleston Hall, Sudbury Hall and The Museum of Childhood, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk, or call 01332 842191 for Kedleston or 01283 585337 for Sudbury Hall.

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…then the LITTLE HOOP LOOP is just for you!The Little Hoops Loop is an annual fun run for children. It will take place at 6pm on Friday 14th June at Darley Abbey Park.

Last year, over 100 children ran the course, which starts at Darley Abbey Cricket Club and laps the meadow twice. The fun run is part of an evening organised by Derwent Runners, who also stage an over 13s and adult relay race “The Hairy Helmet Relay Race” which is a 4 leg relay race, each runner covering just over 2miles.

The evening is a fantastic family event, and all entrants are invited to stay in the park, enjoy the evening, bring a picnic, enjoy some of the real ales that are available and have a great family evening.

Last year the organisers raised over £1200 for Rainbows hospice for children and this year they hope to raise even more for the Charity.

For details of how to enter a relay team or the children’s race please visit: www.hairyhelmetrelay.co.uk www.derwentrunners.co.uk

Are you aged under 13 and love a good run?

Polly’s List will be sponsoring the Little Hoops Loop and provide all the children who finish the

race with a free refreshment.

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After searching endlessly without success for a bespoke range of matching children’s party stationery that is contemporary and original, we decided to do it ourselves. It turns out we are pretty good at it too! All our personalised kids stationery, bedroom art and products are unique to Paper Gekko. You won’t find them in any shop or supermarket! We create and personalise all items from the design through to the print and produce everything ourselves in our state of the art facility based in Derby.

Our extensive range of matching party and personalised kids stationery include; children’s

birthday cards, children’s invitations, thank you cards and many more impressive children’s stationery items.

The wide range of designs you can choose from include; Dinosaur, Digger, Racing Car, Superheroes, Pirates, Safari Animals, Fairy, Mermaid & Ballerina, in fact, there’s a design to interest pretty much any boy or girl. New ranges are being added all the time, so keep an eye out for our latest character designs and products.

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After searching endlessly without success for a bespoke range of matching children’s party stationery that is contemporary and original, we decided to do it ourselves. It turns out we are pretty good at it too!

All our personalised kids stationery, bedroom art and products are unique to Paper Gekko. You won’t find them in any shop or supermarket! We create and personalise all items from the design through to the print

and produce everything ourselves in our state of the art facility based in Derby.

Our extensive range of matching party and personalised kids stationery include; children’s birthday cards, children’s invitations, thank you cards and many more impressive children’s stationery items.

The wide range of designs you can choose from include; Dinosaur, Digger, Racing Car, Superheroes, Pirates, Safari Animals, Fairy,

Mermaid & Ballerina, in fact, there’s a design to interest pretty much any boy or girl. New ranges are being added all the time, so keep an eye out for our latest character designs and products.

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I was having a little chuckle to myself the other day when reading a report from Legal & General’s 2013 “Cost of a Parent” report.

They research how much the unpaid domestic work is worth if you were to pay someone to do those tasks. Can you believe that the value of a mum is a whopping £31,627 and the cost of dad is £23,971?

So why was I chuckling? Well, these figures are before we’ve even been to work. Which means that, actually, I’m doing pretty well when it comes to juggling everything that life demands of us mums!

Where do they get these figures from and how are they able to put a value on a parent? They look at a variety of activities; such as childcare, cooking, tidying up, washing, ironing, cleaning, driving to activities, food shopping and other general household tasks and then look at the time spent on these activities (I say activities loosely here…some are definitely chores!) and place a value on them based on what you would pay someone do to them for you.

What is interesting is that many parents really underestimate what they are worth. In fact, most surveyed thought their tasks were worth about half that of the figures reported.

So, if you’re a stay at home parent and need some ammunition - here it is! If you’re a working mum, here’s a little more to put in the pot.

Why do L&G do this? They are concerned that people just don’t realise what they’re worth - which is only ever really bought home if the worst happens and that person is not around any more. Most families are under-insured and this report is meant to help you understand what you might need in terms of protection insurance, like family life insurance.

It might be that the main wage earner in your house has life insurance to repay the mortgage or replace their income. This is easy to understand because you can see the money that they bring in each month.

These L&G figures help those that don’t work realise how much cover they might need & help those working parents realise that; actually, you might not have as much cover as you need if you’re just covering the essential bills.

Best Wishes

Fiona

www.oviso.co.uk 0333 321 0060 07711 244852

The value of a mum is £31,627 per year!

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Derby Theatre Tuesday 2 - Saturday 6 July

Here’s a real ‘peach’ of a show all your family will love! Roald Dahl’s very first children’s book and one of his most popular stories, James and the Giant Peach, is coming soon to Derby Theatre from Tuesday 2 until Saturday 6 July.

This classic book has been adapted for the stage and tells the story of James, a lonely young boy who lives with Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker, the most revolting Aunts in England. They make him work and slave and never let him play with other children. Then one day he meets a mystical old man who gives him a bag that contains the strongest magic the world has ever known. When James spills the bag near an old peach tree,

the most incredible things start to happen and James embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with the most amazing group of characters you could ever meet!

Birmingham Stage Company is best known for their acclaimed productions of Roald Dahl stories. In their twenty year history they have staged six Roald Dahl books and many other children’s stories including The Jungle Book and Horrible Histories. All have been loved and praised by audiences and critics alike:

“A heart-warming mix of fun, fruit and nuts” The Times

James and the Giant Peach is wonderful entertainment for kids aged 4+ and all the family. If you’re looking for fruit-filled fun and wizzpopping wonders, then don’t miss this great Dahl show!

Adults: £15, concessions £11

Box Office: 01332 59 39 39 www.derbytheatre.co.uk

Pssst…don’t forget that bookings are now being taken for Derby Theatre’s big Christmas production for 2013/14

– Horrible Histories Horrible Christmas

Birmingham Stage Company presents Roald Dahl’s

James and the Giant Peach

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Derby GrammarSchool

Derby Grammar School offers top quality education for boys from Year 3 onwards. With a focus on fun, children enjoy learning as well as achieving excellence.

The School has a strong ethos of encouragement, and talents in any area are sought out and celebrated. The students enjoy countless opportunities, with educational trips as well as specialist music, sports, and language facilities; and the Junior School provides a platform for entry into the Senior School, which has nationally recognised levels of achievement – last years’

A-level results were ranked within the top 3% in the UK.

There is a vibrant family atmosphere at Derby Grammar School, and both in the classroom and the corridors students have smiles on their faces. “We work hard to bring education to life” says Headmaster Richard Paine, “and making learning enjoyable means that students naturally strive to achieve.”

Informal visits are welcome at any time, by appointment. Contact Louise Slater Blackwall on 01332 510030.

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To win one of these fantastic prizes simply answer the question on the coupon or email your answer and contact details to [email protected]. Please refer to the Terms and Conditions on the entry form. Winners will be drawn at random.

Competitions…

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Win a pair of adult tickets to the Gamekeepers’ Fair

2 pairs of adult tickets to be won. Under 15’s free

of charge when accompanied by a paying adult

www.bascgamekeepersfair.co.uk

Win one of 3 Cine Kids Lifetime Membership at QUAD, worth £12

Cine Kids Membership entitles you to get special rate for Cine Kids screenings at QUAD. ‘Cine Kids’ are family focused films shown every Saturday at 15.30pm and Sunday at 13.30 and daily during

school holidays.

www.derbyquad.co.uk

A Family Ticket for 4

Highfields Happy Hens,

Heage Lane, Etwall,

Derby. DE65 6LS

01283 735063

www.highfieldshappyhens.co.uk

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Please enter me into the competition for 1) o BASC 2) o Quad 3) o Happy Hens

Q: What is the value of a mum per year, according to the Legal & General’s 2013 report?a) o Priceless b) o £31,627 c) o £6,000

Name:

Address:

Postcode:

Telephone: Mobile:

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Closing date: Friday 26 April 2013 Terms & Conditions: All winning entries will be notified by telephone or e-mail by Friday 3 May 2013. Entrants must be aged 18 or over. Please note that you may be contacted by the businesses donating competition prizes to inform you of special offers and promotions.

Please complete and return to: Polly’s List, 3 St George’s House, Vernon Gate, Derby DE1 3EZ or email [email protected]

Or enter online at pollyslist.co.uk/competitionsAvailable late March 2013

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Win a family ticket for 4 to see

Rapunzel on Sat 30 March, 15.00 show.

See page 25 for show details


Please enter me into the competition for a family ticket for 4 to see Rapunzel

Q: What day will Michaela Strachan’s Really Wild Adventure Show take place in Derby?a) o 25th December b) o 4th April c) o 12th August

Name:

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Postcode:

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Please enter me into the competition for a family ticket for 4 to see James and the Giant Peach

Q: Which author originally wrote the book “James and the Giant Peach”?a) o Roald Dahl b) o William Shakespeare c) o Charles Dickens

Name:

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Win a family ticket for 4 to see

James and the Giant Peach

See page 10 for show details

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Outdoor fun for all ages at the BASC Gamekeepers’ Fair 13 & 14 April, Catton Park, Walton-on-Trent, South Derbyshire.Set in the grounds of Catton Hall, a traditional sporting estate that has been in the hands of the Neilson family since 1405. The head gamekeeper has worked here all of his working life as did his father, grandfather and great grandfather before him, we can therefore, think of no finer setting for the BASC Gamekeepers’ Fair than this fine parkland Estate.

This traditional show offers something for everyone and with free parking and free entry for accompanied under 15’s, it gives the whole family a value-for-money day out!

• Fascinating displays and demonstrations

• Taste of Game Food Hall

• The Keepers’ Arms; Bar and Bistro

• Shopping at over 200 quality trade stands

• Activities and entertainment for all ages

• Stick dressing

• Gundog competitions

• The Kids Zone

• Bush Craft activities for youngsters

• Hound Parade

• Antique Fair

• Craft Fair

• BASC clay shooting school

• Air rifle field target shooting

The Kids Zone forms part of the BASC outdoor education programme that offers fantastic activities making learning fun and accessible. Adventurous youngsters can enjoy working together in the bush craft activities, low ropes and giant games and enjoy taking part in the free prize draws, free archery and air rifle tuition with qualified BASC coaches. The charity Countryside learning will be helping children use their skills to create craft items linked to what they have learned during the day, they can listen to tales from the countryside in the story corner and take part in a raft of other hands on activities that will bring the countryside to life. All this and an action packed programme of arena events over the two day show.

Join chefs Ralph Skripek and TV’s River Cottage Tim Maddams for mouth-watering cooking demonstrations in the food hall, sample some of the best produce from around the U.K., dine at The Keepers’ Arms; Bar and Bistro, take part in the many competitions and even be a part of the arena demonstrations.

For further information please contact: BASC Midland Centre Tel: 01889 565050 visit the website: www.bascgamekeepersfair.co.uk

BASC Gamekeepers’ Fair

The traditional country fair for all the family

Enter the FREE prize draw to win a pair of adult tickets to the Gamekeepers’ Fair - see page 12 for detail

(2 pairs of adult tickets to be won. Under 15’s free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult)

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what’s on

The BASC Gamekeepers’ FairThe traditional country fair for all the family

Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 April 2013

Game and Country Fairs

Est. 1976

OVER 200QUALITY

TRADE STANDS

KIDS’ ZONE

A FAMILY DAY OUT AT CATTON PARK, CATTON ESTATE, WALTON-ON-TRENT, DERBYSHIRE, DE12 8LN.

Adults £10.00 on the gate or £8.00 in advanceon 01244 573027 (credit card hotline) orcontact the Midland regional centre on

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ACCOMPANIED UNDER 15s FREE.

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what’s onMar

Fri 08 Mar - Sun 07 AprFormat FestivalWe are pleased to announce that the biggest and most ambitious, sixth edition of the biennale FORMAT International Photography Festival will take place in Derby between 8 March and 7 April.www.formatfestival.com

01332 290606

Sat 16 Mar 10.00 - 15.00Derby Grammar School Food FayreAll welcome, 21 stalls. Cafes, delis, confectioners, beer, wine, cordials, cupcakes, chocolatier and kitchenware. Ideas for Easter and more. Sticky Fingers Children’s Parties will be there to keep the little ones entertained.Derby Grammar School

Sat 16 Mar 14.00 - 16.00 The Story of Me - Family Friendly WorkshopInspired by the ‘Realism in Rawiya’ exhibition, First Floor Theatre invite you to create autobiographical ‘shrines’ using found objects and photographs. Bring photos to be scanned to become part of an installation. Includes light refreshments. All welcome. This workshop is held at the New Art Exchange, Nottingham. £3 for 1 adult with 1 child, £2 additional participants.www.formatfestival.com

01332 290606

Sat 16 - Sun 17 MarRise Of The Guardians (PG)The Guardians are in charge of bringing happiness to children against the forces of The Boogie man. A new guardian is called upon to help them, but is Jack Frost the man for the job? USA. 2012. 97 mins. Dir: Peter Ramsey. All tickets are £3.50 for Cine Kids Club members, lifetime Cine Kids club membership - £12. Quad01332 290 606

www.derbyquad.co.uk

Tues 19 Mar 10.00 - 11.00Business Networking for Mummies & DaddiesJuggle running your own business with looking after young children? Join us on the third Tuesday of the month from 10.00 to meet like-minded local business people who are also parents, just like you! All welcome, with or without the kids! £4.95 per adult, includes a complimentary coffee or tea, and entry for one child. Attendees with children present are welcome to stay and play after 11am. (If you don’t bring a child with you, we will give you a voucher to use within a month. Further children charged at normal rates.)www.chucklebutties.co.uk

01773 880123

Thu 21 Mar 13.00 - 16.00 18.30 - 20.30Derby At Work Photo Walks - QuadTake part in Derby At Work project, with free city photo walk and photography workshop with a FORMAT Photographer. Learn street photography skills while exploring the city and FORMAT’s theme of ‘Factory’. Workshop ends at the Chocolate Factory where a selection of your work will be exhibited as part of Derby At Work exhibition. Free, all ages welcome, places are limited, booking is required.Quad01332 290 606

www.formatfestival.com

Fri 22 Mar 10.00 - 11.30Under 5’s: Whoa HorseyRide on a hobby horse and spot the horses on our trail. Take part in some horse themed crafts!Suitable for children aged between 2 and 5 years. This event is FREE. Booking not essential. Museum and Art Gallery. Derby Museum’s01332 641901

www.derbymuseums.org

Sat 23 MarMeet Peppa PigTurn up on the day to meet Peppa Pig or why not pre-book for a 20% discount on admission? White Post Farm01623 882977

www.whitepostfarmcentre.co.uk

Thu 14 Mar 13.00 - 16.00 & 18.30 - 20.30Derby At Work Photo Walks - Quad

Take part in Derby At Work project, with free city photo walk and photography workshop with a FORMAT Photographer. Learn street photography skills while exploring the city and FORMAT’s theme of ‘Factory’. Workshop ends at the Chocolate Factory where a selection of your work will be exhibited as part of Derby At Work exhibition. Free, all ages welcome, places are limited, booking is required.Quad01332 290 606www.formatfestival.com

Sun 17 Mar 18.00

War Horse - The Concert

Extraordinary storytelling and heart–rending music.

War Horse The Concert is a reading by its author,

and former Children’s Laureate, Michael Morpurgo,

interspersed with songs to cradle the story from BBC

Radio 2 Folk Award winners, John Tams & Barry

Coope.Great Hall

www.derbylive.co.uk

01332 255800

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what’s onSat 23 - Sun 24 MarParental Guidance (U)Artie and Diane (Billy Crystal and Bette Midler) agree to look after their three grandchildren when their parents need to leave town for work. Little do they realise what they are letting themselves in for.....USA. 2012. 105 mins. Dir: Andy Fickman. All tickets are £3.50 for Cine Kids Club members, lifetime Cine Kids club membership - £12.Quad01332 290 606

www.derbyquad.co.uk

Sun 24 Mar 11.00 - 16.00Kite Flying Day at Calke AbbeyAnnual Kite flying day at Calke. The Midland Kite flyers will thrill you with their skills. Bring your own kite, buy one there or make one in our workshop. Park entry fee applies.Calke [email protected]

01332 863822

Mon 25 Mar 12.30 - 16.00Calke Alive day - 18th CenturyHave you ever wondered what Calke Abbey was really like in times gone by? Come to one of our Calke Alive events and go back in time to meet the characters who lived and worked here. Sir John and Dame Catherine Harpur invite you to their new house, to meet some of the characters who lived and worked here in the 18th Century. House ticket required: adult £9, child £4.60, family £22.60.www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke

01332 863822

Mid Mar - mid AprLambing TimeSee the young lambs with their mothers in the park.www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke

01332 863822

Wed 27 Mar 10.00 - 12.00Easters Day CraftTubby Bears Playzonewww.tubbybearsplayzone.co.uk

01332 343144

Thu 28 Mar 13.00 - 16.00 & 18.30 - 20.30Derby At Work Photo Walks - QuadTake part in Derby At Work project, with free city photo walk and photography workshop with a FORMAT Photographer. Learn street photography skills while exploring the city and FORMAT’s theme of ‘Factory’. Workshop ends at the Chocolate Factory where a selection of your work will be exhibited as part of Derby At Work exhibition. Free, all ages welcome, places are limited, booking is required. Quad01332 290 606


Fri 29 Mar - Thu 11 Apr Wreck-It-Ralph (PG)A video game villain, Wreck-It-Ralph, longs to be loved and respected as his counterpart Fix-It-Felix. B but nobody loves a bad guy. Ralph sets out on a quest to change that unaware that his quest it will bring havoc to the whole arcade where he lives. USA. 2012. 108 mins. Dir: Rich Moore. All tickets are £3.50 for Cine Kids Club members, lifetime Cine Kids club membership - £12.Quad01332 290 606

www.derbyquad.co.uk

Sat 23 & Sun 24 Mar 12.00 - 16.00Easter Chocolate Gifts with Barry Colenso

Join master Chocolatier Barry Colenso and finish off chocolate Easter gifts to take home for your loved ones to enjoy. Find out more about chocolate, and its creation, and have a chance to buy some.Kedleston Hallwww.nationaltrust.org.uk/kedleston-hall01332 842191

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what’s onFri 29 Mar - Sun 14 AprSpecial Easter Holiday Egg TrailTake part in the our egg-citing Easter Egg Trail around the museum! Collect a trail sheet from reception and when you complete it, staff will award you a chocolate Easter Egg prize! 50p per child. Booking not essential. Museum and Art Gallery. Derby Museum’s01332 641901

www.derbymuseums.org

Fri 29 Mar 11.00Hickory Dickory’s - Come and make an Easter card with us! Hickory Dickory’swww.hickorydickorys.co.uk

01332 346699

Fri 29 & 30 Mar 11.00 - 16.00Easter Family Activities & TrailEnjoy crafts themed around Easter, Cadburys Easter trail around the garden, Games & Face Painting.Kedleston Hallwww.nationaltrust.org.uk/kedleston- hall

01332 842191

Fri 29 Mar - Sun 14 AprSpecial Easter Holiday Egg Trail at Derby Museum & Art GalleryTake part in our eggs-citing Easter Egg Trails around the museum! Collect a trail sheet from reception and when you complete it, staff will award you a chocolate Easter Egg prize! No need to book, just drop in. Suitable for families.Derby Museum & Art Gallerywww.derbymuseums.org

01332 641901

Fri 29 Mar 10.30 - 15.30Elvaston Castle - Eastery Eggcitment for everyone at ElvastonJoin our Easter Extravaganza, we have lots of games and activities for all the family and you can even try and crack the mystery code on our easter quiz trail to find the golden egg.Elvaston Castle

01629 533870

Fri 29 & Sat 30 Mar 11.30 - 4.30Children’s WorkshopEaster is Here! at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum - Design & make an Easter themed item from clay, Outdoor Playzone & Cafe Espresso will be open. Free Parking.Sharpes Pottery Museumwww.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk

01283 222600

Fri 29 - Sun 14 AprIce Cream Nest Egg TrailEaster Egg Trail and lambs, chicks and animal petting experience at Bluebells Dairy. £3.50 per person. £10 for a family of 4. Includes an Ice Cream Nest Egg for all participants as well as the trail. Bluebells Dairy01332 673924

www.bluebelldairy.co.uk

Fri 29 Mar - 14 AprChick HuntSearch for the chicks hiding on the state floor of the hallKedleston Hallwww.nationaltrust.org.uk/kedleston-hall

01332 842191

Fri 29 Mar 10.00 - 11.30Under 5’s: Egg-citing

Join us for some egg-citing Easter fun! Decorate an egg and take part in our Easter egg hunt. Suitable for children aged between 2 and 5 years. Booking not essential. Museum and Art Gallery. Derby Museum’s01332 641901www.derbymuseums.org

Fri 29 & Sat 30 MarRobin Hood and His Very Merry MenJoin the legendary outlaw Robin Hood and his band of very merry men as they rob from the rich to save the poor in this laugh-a-minute adventure. With Maid Marian by his side, this tights wearing bandit cannot be stopped as he defeats the nasty Sheriff of Nottingham time and time again! With Little John, Friar Tuck, buckets of mud, and a host of colourful forest characters, this is a family show with lots of joining-in and is not to be missed. Recommended for those aged 4+.

Derby Theatrewww.derbytheatre.co.uk01332 593939

Fri 29 Mar - Tue 02 Apr 11.30 - 15.30

Easter Egg-stravaganza

Easter crafts for the whole family, with our first ever

egg rolling tournament! Giant Egg Making, Paper

Basket Weaving, Chick and Bunny Pets, Spring

Flowers Sculptures, Easter Drawing Competition.

Admission applies.

Heights of Abraham

01629 582 365

www.heightsofabraham.co.uk

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Calke Enjoy lots of family fun this Easter Kite Flying Sunday 24 March 11am - 4pm Join us for our annual kite flying day. The Midland Kite Fliers will thrill you with their skills. Bring your own kite, buy one here, or make one in our workshop. Park admission charges apply.

Easter Trail Friday 29 - Sunday 31 March 11am - 3.30pm Follow the Easter trail that will lead to your prize. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Park admission charges apply. Sponsored by Cadbury. £3.50 per child

Call 01332 863822 for details nationaltrust.org.uk/calke

Lots of family fun to be had at Calke AbbeyWith peeling paintwork and overgrown courtyards, Calke Abbey tells the story of the dramatic decline of a country house estate. The house and stables are little restored, with many abandoned areas vividly portraying a period in the 20th century when numerous country houses did not survive to tell their story.

Discover the tales of an eccentric family who amassed a vast collection of hidden treasures. Visit the beautiful, yet faded, walled gardens and explore the orangery, auricular theatre and the kitchen gardens. Escape into the ancient and fragile habitats of Calke Park and its National Nature Reserve.

There’s lots of family fun to be had at Calke. Explore the house and find the secret spaces of the brew house tunnels. Get your wellies on and have a muddy good time in our parkland and see our red and fallow deer. Don’t forget to pop in to Squirt’s Stables for family activities every weekend from March - October 11.30 - 3.30pm. Explore the Stable yards with our detective trail and afterwards go wild in our play area.

Address: Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derbyshire, DE73 7LE

Telephone: 01332 863822Email: [email protected]:

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calkeFacebook: www.facebook.com/NTCalkeAbbeyTwitter:

@NTCalkeAbbey

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what’s onFri 29 & Sat 30 Mar 11.00 - 15.30 Easter Trail at Calke AbbeyFollow the Easter trail at Calke that will lead you to your prize. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Calke [email protected] 863822

Fri 29 - Sun 31 Mar 11.00 - 15.30 Easter TrailFollow the Easter trail that will lead you to your prize. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Child £3.50www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke

01332 863822

Fri 29 Mar - Sun 14 AprEaster Celebrations at Chatsworth House During regular opening times there will be Easter activites and fun for all the family. Free with admission unless otherwise stated - visit the website for more details. www.chatsworth.org01246 565300

Fri 29 Mar - 1st Apr 11.00 - 16.00Cadbury’s Easter Egg Trails at Hardwick Estate

You can “run off” the Easter eggs with trails through the house, gardens and parkland. Children will enjoy the craft activities and the chocolate surprise at the end!Hardwick Hallwww.nationaltrust.org.uk/hardwick01246 858400

Fri 29 Mar - 1st Apr

12.00 - 16.00Easter Egg Hunt Easter Egg Hunt

Explore our Easter trail around the gardens, and

remember to collect your Cadbury’s reward at the end.

Sudbury Hall and Museum of Childhood

www.nationaltrust.org.uk

01283 585337

Sat 30 Mar 10.00 - 15.00Chocolate ChicksMake a cute Easter chick with a chocolate surprise inside! 50p per child. Booking not essential. Museum and Art Gallery.01332 641901www.derbymuseums.org

Sat 30 Mar 10.00 - 15.00Easter Basket MakingMake an Easter basket for your festive goodies. Combine this with our Easter Egg Trail and use the basket to take home your Easter Egg prize! Visit Pickford’s House Museum and make an Easter chick to add to your basket. 50p per child. Booking not essential. Museum and Art Gallery.

01332 641901www.derbymuseums.org

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what’s onSat 30 Mar 10.00 -12.00 13.00 -15.00Chocolate Chicks! at Pickford’s House MuseumMake a cute Easter Chick with a chocolate surprise inside! No need to book, just drop in. Suitable for families.Pickford House Museumwww.derbymuseums.org.uk

01332 715181

Sat 30 - Sun 31 MarEaster fun at Gullivers KingdomCome and join in all the fun of Easter with Gullivers Grand Easter Egg Hunt. As well as all the normal rides and attractions you will be able to enjoy loads of Easter Activities around the site. Don’t forget to make your Easter Bonnet before you come, as it will get you £1 off entry prices and allow you to enter the Easter Bonnet Parade, with prizes for the best bonnet! Open 10:30am - 5pm. Admission: Adults £15.95 Children: £15.95.www.gulliversfun.co.uk

01925 444 888

Sat 30 Mar 10.00 - 17.00Easter basket making at Derby Museum & Art GalleryMake an Easter basket for your festive goodies. Combine this with our Easter Egg Trail (50p per child) and use the basket to take home your Easter Egg prize! No need to book, just drop in. Suitable for families. Derby Museum & Art Gallerywww.derbymuseums.org.uk

01332 641901

Sat 30th Mar 15.00 & 19.00 Sun 31st Mar 13.00 & 16.30Rapunzel at Assembly RoomsFrom the same team behind last year’s sell-out Easter tour Enchanted Entertainment present another family friendly, action-packed and hilarious Easter pantomime about the girl with the magical golden hair. starring a host of T.V. personalities such as Jenny Jones, Jon Moses, Joe Chambers. Kay Purcell etc. Come and join Rapunzel and her Prince in this wonderful, all new, professional production of the classic Brothers’ Grimm fairy-tale; starring a host of famous TV stars, a full supporting cast and an amazing live band! Derby Assembly Roomswww.derbylive.co.uk

01332 255800

Sat 30 Mar 11.00 - 15.00Spring FayreErewash Museum celebrate the arrival of Spring with White Post Farm! Lots of cute and fluffy animals to see and touch!www.erewashmuseum.co.uk

01159 071141

Sun 31 MarEaster Egg HuntAn Easter themed hunt for children and the young at heart! Wander through the house and gardens matching up the items on your quiz sheet. The Easter Bunny’s helpers will then check your answers and reward you with chocolate for your efforts!Face painting will also be available in the Courtyard.www.haddonhall.co.uk

01629 812855

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Sun 31 MarEaster Egg Hunt Follow the treasure hunt left by the Easter Bunny and collect your chocolatey prize at the end. Throughout the day, while stocks last. No extra charge to join in.www.chucklebutties.co.uk

01773 880123

Sun 31 Mar 11.00 - 16.00Easter Special on the Stenson Belle at Mercia MarinaAll aboard the Stenson Belle for Easter egg hunt on Easter Sunday. Travel from Mercia Marina into Willington pausing on the towpath during the return journey to hunt for the eggs. Please come with appropriate footware and dressed for the weather conditions. Only one egg per child. This special overrides all the normal daily schedules, no other trips will be undertaken.Mercia Marina, Stenson Belle

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Mon 1 Apr 11.00Hickory Dickory’s - Join in our Easter Egg HuntHave fun searching our playframes for eggs. 2 pm Easter Bonnet Parade, wear a bonnet and join in!Hickory Dickory’swww.hickorydickorys.co.uk

01332 346699

Mon 1 Apr 10.00 - 13.00Easter Egg Hunt at Rosliston Forestry CentreTake part in the Easter Egg Hunt around the site. Each participant will receive a chocolate egg. Last time for entrants 1pm. No pre-booking required.Rosliston Forestry Centrewww.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk

01283 563483

Mon 1 Apr 11.30 - 14.30Bank Holiday Children’s WorkshopPlasticine Play at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum - Free Bank Holiday Fun, create an Easter inspired plasticine creation, have a photo taken & see your design on display later in the year! Outdoor Playzone & Cafe Espresso will be open. Free Parking.Sharpes Pottery Museumwww.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk

01283 222600

Mon 1 Apr 15.00 - 16.00Easter Holiday Messy SessionA messy activity for your kids to enjoy and your carpets at home will be perfectly safe!www.chucklebutties.co.uk

01773 880123

Tue 2, Wed 3 & Thu 4 Apr 12.00 - 16.00Spring Craft Activities for the School HolidaysSpring into Spring with a variety of activities and crafts for familiesSudbury Hall and Museum of Childhoodwww.nationaltrust.org.uk/sudbury-hall-and-museum-of-childhood

01283 585337

Wed 3 Apr 15.00 - 16.00Easter Holiday Fun & Games SessionWear the kids out with an hour of party and garden games run by one of our lovely party hosts.www.chucklebutties.co.uk

01773 880123

Wed 3 Apr 11.00Hickory Dickory’s - Today we are making Easter Baskets and chocolate crispie nests2 activities in one. Don’t miss it!Hickory Dickory’swww.hickorydickorys.co.uk

01332 346699

Wed 03 Apr 13.30 - 15.30Splashout - Queens Leisure CentreHave fun with floats and rafts in the Gala Pool. Fun for all ages, families welcome. Admission applies.www.derby.gov.uk

01332 641444

Sat 30 & Sun 31st Mar

Spring Family Fun Day at Betty’s

Farm at Betty’s Farm

Family Fun Day at Betty’s Farm. Fun for all ages with

Easter themed activities! Including Easter Egg Hunts,

Bouncy Castle, Face painting, Pony rides, Craft and

food stalls, plus visit the resident farm animals!

Betty’s Farm Shop

www.bettysfarm.co.uk

01283 499346

Mon 1 Apr 11.30 - 14.30Bank Holiday Children’s WorkshopPlasticine Play at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum - Free Bank Holiday Fun, create an Easter inspired plasticine creation, have a photo taken & see your design on display later in the year! Outdoor Playzone & Cafe Espresso will be open. Free Parking.

Sharpes Pottery Museumwww.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk01283 222600

Tue 2 Apr 15.00 - 16.00Easter Holiday Crafty SessionLots of lovely things to make, with one of our lovely party hosts to help you!www.chucklebutties.co.uk01773 880123

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The team behind last Easter’s sell-out tour of The Wizard of Oz are returning to Derby LIVE’s Assembly Rooms this March with another family treat, a lavish professional pantomime version of Rapunzel - the girl with the magical, golden hair.

There will be 4 action-packed performances of Rapunzel at the Assembly Rooms on Saturday 30th and Easter Sunday 31st March. The cast will include Jenny Jones from ‘CITV’s Hi-5’ as Rapunzel, Jon Moses from ‘ITV’s Superstar’ as the Prince, Kay Purcell from ‘CBBC’s Tracy Beaker Returns and The Dumping Ground’ as Gothel the Enchantress, Blue Peter legend’s Peter Duncan as Muddles.

Join Rapunzel and her Prince in this wonderful production, packed with great songs, amazing dance routines and plenty of laughter for all the family!

If you’re looking for something to occupy the children during the Easter holidays then Michaela Strachan’s Really Wild Adventures will take families on a delightful journey through an alphabet jungle of animal rhymes. From Antelopes to Zebras, from Orphaned Orangutans to Polar bear dentistry, it will be a whistle stop interactive show full of poetry, puppetry, music and lots of fascinating wildlife facts. On at the Guildhall Theatre on Thursday 4th April, the show is inclusive, educational and lots of fun - perfect for those aged 3 and over.

Mid-way through the Easter school holidays is Babbling Vagabonds performance of The Brothers Grimm . Perfect for those aged 4 and upwards, the show is a spell binding tale told using storytelling, shadow play and pop ups and is on at the Guildhall Theatre on Sunday 7th April. Who’s afraid of the big bad wolf?

There’s plenty for the whole family to see and experience with

this Easter & Spring

Rounding off the last week of the Easter break is the ever-popular musical Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat . On at the Assembly Rooms from Tuesday 9th until Saturday 13th April, it retells the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours. This show is full of unforgettable songs including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door To Me.

Tickets for all of the above shows, as well as a full programme of events are available at www.derbylive.co.uk or through the Derby LIVE Box Office on 01332 255800.

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what’s onWed 3 Apr 15.00 - 16.00Easter Holiday Fun & Games SessionWear the kids out with an hour of party and garden games run by one of our lovely party hosts.www.chucklebutties.co.uk

01773 880123

Thu 4 Apr 15.00 - 16.00Easter Holiday Meet Crunchy Bear & Bear-Themed AfternoonChucklebutties mascot, Crunchy Bear will pop in to say hello, followed by a bear themed session of crafts and stories. www.chucklebutties.co.uk

01773 880123

Thu 04 Apr 13.00 - 16.00 & 18.30 - 20.30Derby At Work Photo Walks - QuadTake part in Derby At Work project, with free city photo walk and photography workshop with a FORMAT Photographer. Learn street photography skills while exploring the city and FORMAT’s theme of ‘Factory’. Workshop ends at the Chocolate Factory where a selection of your work will be exhibited as part of Derby At Work exhibition. Free, all ages welcome, places are limited, booking is required. Quad01332 290 606


Fri 5 Apr 15.00 - 16.00Easter Holiday Crafty SessionLots of lovely things to make, with one of our lovely party hosts to help you!www.chucklebutties.co.uk

01773 880123

Fri 5 Apr 11.00Hickory Dickory’s - Grassheads with a difference!Come and join in the fun. Hickory Dickory’swww.hickorydickorys.co.uk

01332 346699

Sat 06 Apr 14.00Derby At Work Photo Walks - Silk MillTake part in Derby At Work project, with free city photo walk and photography workshop with a FORMAT Photographer. Learn street photography skills while exploring the city and FORMAT’s theme of ‘Factory’. Workshop ends at the Chocolate Factory where a selection of your work will be exhibited as part of Derby At Work exhibition. Free, all ages welcome, places are limited, booking is required.Quad01332 290 606


Sat 6 - Sun 07 Apr 11.30 - 15.30Wishing Woods CraftsCopper embossing, willow work and magical creature sketching fun for all. Admission applies. Heights of Abraham01629 582 365


Sat 06 Apr 13.30 - 15.30Format Festival: Funky Albums and Black & White Paper SculptureCreate funky albums to store your photographs in or use as a pictorial diary. Suitable for all ages, under 12’s must be accompanied. Cost: £3 per child, places are limited, booking essential through QUAD Box Office. Quad

01332 290 606

Sun 07 Apr 14.00Derby At Work Photo Walks - Silk MillTake part in Derby At Work project, with free city photo walk and photography workshop with a FORMAT Photographer. Learn street photography skills while exploring the city and FORMAT’s theme of ‘Factory’. Workshop ends at the Chocolate Factory where a selection of your work will be exhibited as part of Derby At Work exhibition. Free, all ages welcome, places are limited, booking is required. Quad01332 290 606


Mon 8 Apr 15.00 - 16.00Easter Holiday Crafty SessionLots of lovely things to make, with one of our lovely party hosts to help you! www.chucklebutties.co.uk

01773 880123

Mon 08 Apr 13.3 - 15.30Splashout - Queens Leisure CentreHave fun with floats and rafts in the Gala Pool. Fun for all ages, families welcome. Admission applies.www.derby.gov.uk

01332 641444

Sat 06 Apr 13.00 - 15.00Album Beauty Photo Craft workshopsTaking inspiration from the Erik Kessels exhibition Album Beauty, explore and celebrate your own photographs with local artist Laura Vann. Suitable for ages 13+.

Quad01332 290 606www.derbyquad.co.uk

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what’s onTue 09 - Weds 10 Apr 10:30 - 12:30Mega-booksTaking inspiration from Erik Kessels Album Beauty learn how to hide your stories and pictures in secret books, turn your artwork into jigsaws with maze books and turn your photos into 3D wonders with a flip flap book!Suitable for children aged 7-11. Cost: £20 for both sessions. Suitable for children aged 7-11. Children can be left unaccompanied during the sessions but any children with additional or behavioural support needs should come with care support.KidsQUAD01332 290 606

www.derbyquad.co.uk

Tue 09 - Weds 10 Apr 13:30 - 16.00Games DesignLearn the basics of game design using Game Salad, a free program to create a range of games for iOS/Android/PC & MAC. Create your own graphics, sounds and levels based on a classic game. Suitable for for young people aged 12-16. Cost: £45 for all three sessions. Children can be left unaccompanied during the sessions but any children with additional or behavioural support needs should come with care support.DigisQUAD 01332 290 606

www.derbyquad.co.uk

Mon 08 Apr 12.00 onwardsGuided Tour of Haddon HallA chance to be guided round the house by one of our experienced staff who will bring history alive. Tours are normally only available to pre-booked parties so this gives individual visitors the opportunity to learn more about this fascinating building. Tours will run at intervals from 12 noon until 15.00 and last about one hour, giving you ample time to enjoy the property at leisure before or after your tour. There is no need to book - just turn up on the day!www.haddonhall.co.uk

01629 812855

Tue 9 Apr 11.00Hickory Dickory’s - Mask makingIf you fancy mask making come and be creative the scratch art way!Hickory Dickory’swww.hickorydickorys.co.uk

01332 346699

Tue 9 Apr 15.00 - 16.00Easter Holiday Fun & Games SessionWear the kids out with an hour of party and garden games run by one of our lovely party hosts.www.chucklebutties.co.uk

01773 880123

Wed 10 Apr 13.30 - 15.30Splashout - Queens Leisure CentreHave fun with floats and rafts in the Gala Pool. Fun for all ages, families welcome. Admission applies.www.derby.gov.uk

01332 641444

Wed 10 Apr 10.00Easter Egg HuntTubby Bears Playzonewww.tubbybearsplayzone.co.uk

01332 343144

Wed 10 Apr 15.00 - 16.00Easter Holiday Messy SessionA messy activity for your kids to enjoy and your carpets at home will be perfectly safe!www.chucklebutties.co.uk

01773 880123

Wed 10 - Mon 29 Apr 10.00 - 17.0020:20 Vision Art ExhibitionA stunning outdoor exhibition of more than a hundred top UK wildlife photographers. Photos have been captured over 20 months in 20 locations throughout Britain and demonstrate what can be done when nature is given a helping hand. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke

01332 863822

Thu 11 Apr 15.00 - 16.00Easter Holiday Crafty SessionLots of lovely things to make, with one of our lovely party hosts to help you!www.chucklebutties.co.uk

01773 880123

Fri 12 Apr 15.00 - 16.00Easter Holiday Meet Crunchy Bear & Bear-Themed AfternoonChucklebutties mascot, Crunchy Bear will pop in to say hello, followed by a bear themed session of crafts and stories.www.chucklebutties.co.uk

01773 880123

Thu 11 Apr 11.00Hickory Dickory’s - Fun on the football pitch.Take part in our darts competition/games and win a prize.Hickory Dickory’swww.hickorydickorys.co.uk

01332 346699

Tue 9 - Sat 13 Apr Various

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Having enjoyed sensational reviews, Bill Kenwright’s

“Amazing”, “Superb”, “Wonderful” and “Brilliant”

production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s

sparkling family musical continues to enjoy huge

success across the country with standing ovations at

every performance.

Great Hall

www.derbylive.co.uk

01332 255800

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what’s onTues 16 Apr 10.00 - 11.00Business Networking for Mummies & DaddiesJuggle running your own business with looking after young children? Join us on the third Tuesday of the month from 10.00 to meet like-minded local business people who are also parents, just like you! All welcome, with or without the kids! £4.95 per adult, includes a complimentary coffee or tea, and entry for one child. Attendees with children present are welcome to stay and play after 11am. (If you don’t bring a child with you, we will give you a voucher to use within a month. Further children charged at normal rates.)

www.chucklebutties.co.uk 01773 880123

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what’s onSat 13 Apr 12.30 - 15.30Children’s Workshop - Make a Maypole at Sharpe’s Pottery MuseumChildren are invited to come along to the workshop to make a maypole, celebrating the age old May Day tradition; Outdoor Playzone & Cafe Espresso will be open. Free Parking.Sharpes Pottery Museumwww.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk

01283 222600

Sat 13 Apr 13.30 - 15.30Format Festival: Funky Albums and Black & White Paper SculptureSuitable for all ages, under 12’s must be accompanied. Create amazing factory themed landscapes using simple cutting and folding techniques. Cost: £3 per child, places are limited, booking essential through QUAD Box Office. Quad

01332 290 606

Sat 13 - Sun 14 Apr 11.30 - 15.30Wishing Woods CraftsCopper embossing, willow work and magical creature sketching fun for all. Admission applies. Heights of Abraham01629 582 365


Mon 15 Apr 16.30KnitsQUAD Spin a yarn at our regular gathering for knitters.Quad01332 290 606

www.derbyquad.co.uk

Tue 16 Apr 19.00 - 21.00Scrap HappyFor those who want to keep a journal with a creative twist! Free and open to all ages and abilities - just bring your own scrapbooking materials. For more information contact: [email protected] Quad01332 290 606

www.derbyquad.co.uk

Sat 20 AprPhoto ManipulationBring in a selection of your own photos and manipulate them using scratching, staining and cutting techniques to create vintage-inspired collages. All materials provided apart from photographs: please bring reproductions to these workshops if you have very precious photos. Cost: £15 per workshop. Concessions & QUAD Members £12. Quad01332 290 606

www.derbyquad.co.uk

Sat 20 Apr 10.00 - 12.00Derby Young Writers GroupJoin Susan Giles, author and creative writing facilitator, for our monthly group for 12-16 year old writers. Tickets are free, but booking is essential. Quad01332 290 606

www.derbyquad.co.uk

Sat 20 - Sun 21 AprSt Georges Weekend CraftsDangly Dragon Junky Monkey Workshop. Crafty fun for all the family. Admission applies. Heights of Abraham01629 582 365


Sat 20 Apr 13.00 - 15.00Album Beauty Photo Craft workshopsTaking inspiration from the Erik Kessels exhibition Album Beauty, explore and celebrate your own photographs with local artist Laura Vann. Suitable for ages 13+.Quad01332 290 606

www.derbyquad.co.uk


www.derbyquad.co.uk

Sat 20 - Sun 21 Apr Tudor Cookery WeekendThe Tudor Group return with this ever increasingly popular weekend event. Come along and see how a Tudor feast was prepared and served. The costumed interpreters are only too happy to share their knowledge and enthusiasm. A chance to experience the sounds and smells of an authentic Tudor kitchen at work. A rare opportunity to see the Haddon Hall bread ovens fired and working. The same programme is repeated on Saturday and Sunday, with plenty to see throughout the day.www.haddonhall.co.uk

01629 812855

Fri 19 AprMajestic Derby Food + Wine Matching - £15

Corkscrewed

07930 169154www.corkscrewed.co.uk

Mon 15 Apr 18.00 - 20.00

Shakespeare NightSee Shakespeare differently with 1623, QUAD’s

award-winning resident theatre company.

Unconventional, unpredictable, fun and open to all,

tickets £3, advance booking essential.

Quad

01332 290 606

www.derbyquad.co.uk

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what’s onWed 24 Apr 11.00Tubby’s Picnic DinnerTubby Bears Playzonewww.tubbybearsplayzone.co.uk

01332 343144

Thu 25 Apr 10.00 - 14.00Milford Preschool Table Top SaleGrab a bargain and help Milford Preschool to raise funds for their group. Good quality, nearly new clothes, toys and equipment at tiny prices.www.chucklebutties.co.uk

01773 880123

Fri 26 AprHackwood Farm Bistro Night with Waitrose Wines - £25Corkscrewed07930 169154

www.corkscrewed.co.uk

Sat 27 Apr 11.00 & 14.00The Butterfly Man Go ‘butterflying’ with Sir Vauncey and find out how he would capture his natural history memories in the parkland. With the National Trust’s nature and wildlife expert Matthew Oates.www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke

01332 863822


www.derbyquad.co.uk

Sat 27 AprAlbum makingLearn to make your very own stitched and bound albums from reclaimed and collected papers. All materials provided apart from photographs: please bring reproductions to these workshops if you have very precious photos. Cost: £15 per workshop. Concessions & QUAD Members £12. Quad01332 290 606

www.derbyquad.co.uk

Tue 30 Apr 15.00All Aboard!All welcome, but we especially welcome children with additional needs and their families to our All Aboard Sessions. A large private changing area is set up for this session for our customers’ use. Normal rules of play and height restrictions apply.www.chucklebutties.co.uk

01773 880123

May

Sat 04 MayScrapbook pagesCreate your own unique scrapbook pages to combine photos, recycled papers and personal memorabilia using glues, tape and stitch. All materials provided apart from photographs: please bring reproductions to these workshops if you have very precious photos. Cost: £15 per workshop. Concessions & QUAD Members £12. Quad01332 290 606

www.derbyquad.co.uk

Sun 05 - Mon 06 May 12.00 & 15.00Hawkwise FalconryMeet a Tudor Lady Falconer flying and static bird display. Flying Displays at 12.00 and 3.00. Admission applies. Heights of Abraham01629 582 365


Wed 8 May 11.00Lilley Pond SingalongJoin local musician, Mark Lilley and his guitar to dance, sing and shake your thing!www.chucklebutties.co.uk

01773 880123

Fri 10 May 11.00, 13.00, 15.00A day in the life of a wardenHop on a bus tour with our wardens and experience a day in the life of their work. Booking Required.www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke

01332 863822

Thur 16 May 10.00Craft DayTubby Bears Playzonewww.tubbybearsplayzone.co.uk

01332 343144

Sat 27 Apr 11.00 - 14.00St Mary’s Catholic Primary School - Spring FairAn exciting day out for all the family with big attractions, pony rides, craft fair, food, cake, book, plant and toy sales. Lots to do for children from tots to teens. Come along and join the fun - free entry.

Sat 4 - Mon 6 May 10.00 - 17.00

Craft Show

Fine crafts and quality goods to buy, demonstrations

and free children’s entertainment.

Adult £3.50, child £1.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke

01332 863822

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what’s onFri 17 MayS1 Salon Derby-Pierre Houlier Wines with Buffet - £17.50Corkscrewed07930 169154


Tues 21 May 10.00 - 11.00Business Networking for Mummies & DaddiesJuggle running your own business with looking after young children? Join us on the third Tuesday of the month from 10.00 to meet like-minded local business people who are also parents, just like you! All welcome, with or without the kids! £4.95 per adult, includes a complimentary coffee or tea, and entry for one child. Attendees with children present are welcome to stay and play after 11am. (If you don’t bring a child with you, we will give you a voucher to use within a month. Further children charged at normal rates.)www.chucklebutties.co.uk

01773 880123

Tues 21 May 15.00All Aboard!All welcome, but we especially welcome children with additional needs and their families to our All Aboard Sessions. A large private changing area is set up for this session for our customers’ use. Normal rules of play and height restrictions apply.www.chucklebutties.co.uk

01773 880123

Sat 25 - Mon 27 May 11.30 - 15.30Fabulous FacesPaint your self portrait and display it for all to see. Admission applies. Heights of Abraham01629 582 365


Tue 28 MayMeet the OctonautsTurn up on the day to meet the Octonauts or why not pre-book for a 20% discount on admission? White Post Farm01623 882977

www.whitepostfarmcentre.co.uk

Mon 27 May 15.00 - 16.00 Half Term Crafty SessionLots of lovely things to make, with one of our lovely party hosts to help you!www.chucklebutties.co.uk

01773 880123

Mon 27 May 11.00Hickory Dickory’s - Art & Craft SessionWe’re making scratch art windmills today.Hickory Dickory’swww.hickorydickorys.co.uk

01332 346699

Tue 28 May 10.00Parachute GamesTubby Bears Playzonewww.tubbybearsplayzone.co.uk

01332 343144

Wed 29 May 15.00 - 16.00Half Term Meet Crunchy Bear & Bear-Themed AfternoonChucklebutties mascot, Crunchy Bear will pop in to say hello, followed by a bear themed session of crafts and stories. www.chucklebutties.co.uk

01773 880123

Tue 28, Wed 29 12.00 - 16.00 Thu 30 MayFamily Activities for Half TermDiscover the day in the life of some of the people who lived and worked at Sudbury Hall with fun craft activities creating puppets.Sudbury Hall and Museum of Childhoodwww.nationaltrust.org.uk/sudbury-hall-and-museum-of-childhood

01283 585337

Tue 28 May 11.00Hickory Dickory’s - Gardening for beginnersDecorate a pot then plant a seed and wait for it to grow, come along at 11am.Hickory Dickory’swww.hickorydickorys.co.uk

01332 346699

Wed 29 May 12.30 - 16.00Calke Alive day - 19th CenturyHave you ever wondered what Calke Abbey was really like in times gone by? Come to one of our Calke Alive events and go back in time to meet the characters who lived and worked here. From scullery maids to squires, boot boys to baronets - they all have a tale to tell. House ticket required: adult £9, child £4.60, family £22.60.www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke

01332 863822

Tue 28 May 15.00 - 16.00Half Term Messy Session

A messy activity for your kids to enjoy and your carpets at home will be perfectly safe!www.chucklebutties.co.uk01773 880123

coming soon…our up to date online what’s on calendar at pollylist.co.uk

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what’s onWed 29 May 11.00Hickory Dickory’s - Fun and laughter on the sports pitchFor parachute games.Hickory Dickory’swww.hickorydickorys.co.uk

01332 236699

Thu 30 May 11.00Hickory Dickory’s - Our very popular biscuit decorating activityJoin us for some yummy fun at approx 11am.Hickory Dickory’swww.hickorydickorys.co.uk

01332 236699

Thu 30 May 15.00 - 16.00Half Term Crafty SessionLots of lovely things to make, with one of our lovely party hosts to help you!www.chucklebutties.co.uk

01773 880123

Fri 31 May 15.00 - 16.00Half Term Fun & Games SessionWear the kids out with an hour of party and garden games run by one of our lovely party hosts.www.chucklebutties.co.uk

01773 880123

Fri 31 May 11.00Hickory Dickory’s - Art & craft sessionTodays activity is mask making.Hickory Dickory’swww.hickorydickorys.co.uk

01332 23699

June

Sat 01 JunCalke CampSet up from 10.00 Activities from 1pm Depart by 12pm Sun 2nd JuneEnjoy an afternoon of nature activities, camp overnight in the Park and we’ll take you on a night walk and share campfire stories. Your tea, supper and breakfast will be sourced from the Calke estate and other local suppliers. Booking Required. Tickets: adult £35, child £25 and family £100www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke

01332 863822

Sat 01 - Sun 02 Jun 11.30 - 15.30Summer HazeArts and crafts to ease you into the summer Head Scarves and Bandanas, Paper Fans, Windmills, Sketching and Storytelling in the Shade. Admission applies. Heights of Abraham01629 582 365


Sat 02 - Mon 03 JunTeddy Bears Picnic at Gullivers KingdomIf you go down to the woods today you’re sure of a big surprise! As at Gullivers we are having a fabulous teddy bears’ picnic that you and your bear are invited to! Bring your favourite teddy out for a lovely day at Gullivers and not only will you be able to enjoy all the normal rides and attractions, but lots of fun activities for you and your best friend. Don’t forget that teddy gets in free and gets you £1 discount off admission per child per teddy. Open 10:30am - 5pm. Admission: Adults £15.95 Children: £15.95.www.gulliversfun.co.uk

01925 444 888

Thu 06 JunLadies Wine, Buffet and Shopping at Mad Hares Sadlergate - £15Corkscrewed07930 169154


Wed 12 Jun 11.00Lilley Pond SingalongJoin local musician Mark Lilley and his guitar to dance, sing and shake your thing!www.chucklebutties.co.uk

01773 880123

Fri 14 JunJune-Hackwood Farm-English Wines and Buffet - £15Corkscrewed07930 169154


Sun 16 Jun Fathers DayFREE coffee and a special cake for the first 50 dads who visit the cafe. Admission applies.Heights of Abraham 01629 582 365


Sun 16 Jun 10.00Father’s Day FunBring your daddy for a slap up breakfast at Chucklebutties, then make him a lovely card or present at our crafty table at 11am.www.chucklebutties.co.uk

01773 880123

Sun 16 Jun 11.00 - 15.30 Father’s Day ForageFind beer near the brew houses, take the chilli challenge in the gardens and sample some of dad’s favourite treats. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke

01332 863822

Tue 25 Jun 15.00All Aboard!All welcome, but we especially welcome children with additional needs and their families to our All Aboard Sessions. A large private changing area is set up for this session for our customers’ use. Normal rules of play and height restrictions apply.www.chucklebutties.co.uk

01773 880123

Sat 16 - Sun 17 Jun

Father’s Day at Gullivers Kingdom

Are you looking for something different to do this

Fathers’ Day? Why not get your dad off the sofa and

bring him along to Gullivers for an action-packed

day out! Dads who visit any Gullivers theme park on

Fathers’ Day, 16th June 2013, will be treated to FREE

entry when accompanied by two full paying people.

Gullivers is a great place for dads - they can make the

most of all the usual fantastic rides, attractions and

entertainment, and we’ve even created some special

activities just for them to enjoy! Open 10:30am - 5pm.

Admission: Adults £15.95 Children: £15.95.

www.gulliversfun.co.uk

01925 444 888

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Tue 2 - Sat 6 JulJames and the Giant PeachJames lives with Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker, the most revolting aunts in England. They make him work and slave and never let him play with other children. The Birmingham Stage Company proudly presents Roald Dahl’s amazing story, following its acclaimed productions of George’s Marvellous Medicine, Horrible Histories and The Jungle Book. If you’re looking for fruitfilled fun and wizzpopping wonders, then don’t miss James and his Giant Peach!Derby Theatrewww.derbytheatre.co.uk

01332 593939

Don’t forget Father’s Day - Sunday 16th June

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Sunday 7th July 2013The Roundhouse, Derby

Over 65 food & gift exhibitors

Join us for a cream tea

Pop-up Vintage Tea Room

Back by popular demand...

Entry£1

Parking at the

Roundhouse is £1 per car

Ful l event inf ormat ion at :www.fabulousplaces.co.uk

See you t here!

10am - 4pmOpen:

a fabulous day out...

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easter camps

Playball DerbyMulti-sport Coaching Programme for 2-7 year olds. Classes held in Derby, Duffield, Allestree and Little Eaton.www.derby.playballuk.com

07935 600027

Derby County in the CommunityCoaching hotline 01332 684434

First Grade Coachingwww.firstgradecoaching.co.uk

Little Oaks Nursery Childcare for 3-11 years. Little Oaks Holiday Club started 6th June. Located at Lawn School, Allestree. [email protected]

074111 08559

The following organisations will be offering daily or weekly Easter Camps and Activities. Please contact them directly for full details.

A Little [email protected]

Soccerstarswww.soccerstarsuk.co.uk

Cycle derbywww.cyclederby.co.uk

Schools Out, Allestree & Kilburnwww.schoolsoutclub.com

St Paul’s Holiday Club for Children for ages 2-8 yearsOpen Thursdays and Fridays, 9.30-15.30 during school holidays. St Paul’s Church Hall, Seale Street, Chester Green, Derby. DE1 3RT.

0780 3246488

The Den@St Mary’swww.thedenstmarys.co.uk

Playball Easter Camps Multi-Sport Coaching Programme for 2-7 year olds. Classes held in Derby, Duffield, Allestree, Chellaston, Mickleover, Matlock and Little Eaton.

07935 600027 www.derby.playballuk.com

2 April

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days outAllestree Park Allestree Park in Derby, England, is the largest and most scenic of the City’s parks. Although lying on the northern boundary of the city of Derby, it merges with the attractive hilly countryside of the south Peak District fringe.www.friendsofallestreepark.org.uk

Alter Rock Climbing Centre 01332 367200Alter Rock Indoor Climbing Centre is a local family-owned business. We have over 600sqm of climbing walls, comprising of roped climbing and bouldering for all ages and [email protected] www.alter-rock.co.uk

Alton Towers & Cariba Creek Waterpark 08705 204060Alton Towers is a theme park and resort located in Staffordshire, England, UK. In 2011, it attracted 2.7 million visitors, making it the most visited theme park in the United Kingdom and 9th most visited theme park in Europe.www.altontowers.com

Ash End House Children’s Farm 0121 3293240www.childrensfarm.co.uk

Attenborough Nature Reserve 0115 972 177Attenborough Nature Centre is an award winning Visitor and Education facility surrounded by the tranquil waters of the beautiful Attenborough Nature Reserve, owned and managed by Nottinghamshire Wildlife [email protected] www.attengboroughnaturecentre.co.uk

Bakewell Old House Museum 01629 813642www.oldhousemuseum.org.uk

Barton Marina 01283 711500www.bartonmarina.co.uk

Beehive Woodland Lakes 01283 763981www.beehivefarm-woodlandlakes.co.uk

Blackbrook Zoo 01538 308293Come and enjoy the Easter Egg Hunt, paint a piece of pottery, meet the Keepers and see the new Zebra.www.blackbrookzoo.co.uk

Blue Cross Equine Welfare Centre 0845 2605505The centre is open to the general public to come and visit the horses and ponies in our care.

Blue John Cavern, Castleton 01433 620638www.bluejohn-cavern.co.uk

Bluebells Farm Shop & Tea Rooms 01332 673924www.bluebelldairy.co.uk

Bolsover Castle 01246 822844www.english-heritage.org.uk

NEW Calke Abbey and Park, Ticknall 01332 863822

With peeling paintwork and overgrown courtyards, Calke Abbey tells the story of the dramatic decline of a country house estate. Escape into the ancient and fragile habitats of Calke Park and its National Nature [email protected] www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke

Carsington Water 01629 540696Adventure playground, cycling,wildlife, water sports.

Chatsworth Farmyard & Adventure Playground 01246 565300Take a visit to Chatsworth House, set in the heart of the Peak District in Derbyshire. There is always something new to see and do in the house, garden, farmyard and adventure playground. Experience a taste of Chatsworth in our shops, restaurants and award winning Farm shop, or explore our beautiful 1000 acre park.www.chatsworth.org

NEW Chucklebutties 01773 880123

Indoor soft play centre is situated in the heart of Belper, overlooking the beautiful Derwent and River [email protected] www.chucklebutties.co.uk

City of Caves, Nottingham 0115 988 1955www.cityofcaves.com

Conkers, Ashby-de-la-Zouch 01283 216633www.visitconkers.com

Creswell Crags, Worksop 01909 720378www.creswell-crags.org.uk

Crich Tramway Village, Crich 01773 854321www.tramway.co.uk

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Deda 01332 370911

Family friendly café, free exhibitions, dance classes, performances and activities for parents and children alike. www.deda.uk.com

Denby Visitor Centre & Shops 01773 740799www.denbyvisitorcentre.co.uk

Derby Arboretum www.derbyarboretum.co.uk

Derby Industrial Museum, Silk Mill Lane 01332 255308

Derby Live 01332 255800LIVE performances, events and festivals including some great family shows, including Derby LIVE’s annual pantomime. www.derbylive.co.uk

Derby museum and Art Gallery, The Strand 01332 716659www.derbymuseums.org

Derby Soccerdome 01332 866410www.powerleague.co.uk

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust 01773 881188A variety of Family activities throughout the yearwww.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk

DH Lawrence Birthplace Museum, Eastwood 01773 717353

Donnington Park 01332 810048www.donnington-park.co.uk

Dovedale Have a picnic, enjoy a walk, paddle in river!

Elvaston Castle Country Park 01332 571342Park open daily, dawn -dusk

Erewash Museum 0115 907 1141www.erewashmuseum.co.uk

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days outEyam Museum 01433 631371www.eyam.org

Fabulous Places 07969 540860If you’re looking for somewhere extra special in Derbyshirewww.fabulousplaces.co.uk

Farmcraft Rare Breed Centre 01335 300059Riddings Park Farm, Ashbournewww.farmcraftholidays.co.uk

Ferry Farm Country Park 0115 9664512www.ferryfarm.co.uk

Foremark Reservoir 01332 865081Reservoir, nature reserve and play areas

Freddy’s Play Kingdom 01332 662322 www.freddiesplaykingdom.co.uk

Freshfields Donkey Village 01298 79775www.donkey-village.org.uk

Go Ape, Buxton 0845 623 2039www.goape.co.uk

Grand Prix Circuit-Donnington Park 01332 810048www.donnington-park.co.uk

Gulliver’s Kingdom, Matlock 01925 444888A magical family day out with over 60 rides. Rollercoaster, water rides, dinosaurs and face painting, something for everyone!www.gulliversfun.co.uk

Gullivers Kingdom, Matlock Bath 01925 444888www.gulliversfun.co.uk

Haddon Hall 01629 812855www.haddonhall.co.uk

Hardwick Hall, Doe Lea 01246 850430www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Hickory Dickory’s Playhouse 01332 346699www.hickorydickorys.co.uk

Highfields Farm, Etwall 01283 730980 Open Farm, Farm Shop with a good range of farm produce and Tea Room serving light meals & cakes. A great family day out. Open Mon-Sat, 10.00-5.00pmwww.highfieldshappyhens.co.uk

Jangala Soft Play 01283 736199www.jangala.org

Kedleston Hall 01332 842191www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kedleston

Lanes Garden Centre and Open Farm 0115 939 7128Breaston Lane, Risley

Magna Science Adventure Centre 01709 720002One of the UK’s largest outdoor water play areaswww.visitmagna.co.uk

Magna Science Centre 01709 720002Explore the incredible pavilions of Fire, Earth, Water and Air with lots of hands-on fun!www.visitmagna.co.uk

Maize Maze 01283 533933www.nationalforestmaze.co.uk

Making It! Mansfield 01623 473297Hands On [email protected] www.makingit.org.uk

Manor Farm Animal Centre 01509 852525 & Donkey Sanctuarywww.manorfarm.info

Matlock Bath Aquarium & Exhibitions 01629 583624

Matlock Farm Park, near Matlock 01246 590200www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk

Megazone, Willow Row Sports Centre 01332 204004www.megazone-derby.co.uk

Melbourne Hall and Gardens 01332 865502www.melbournehall.com

Midland Railway, Butterley, Ripley 01773 747674www.midlandrailwaycentre.co.uk

Moira Furnace Museum, Swadlincote 01283 224667www.moirafurnace.com

Mug Tug 01283 711341Paint a pot studio on a narrowboatwww.themugtug.co.uk

Mundy Play Centre 01332 343075Markeaton Park, Derby

National Forest Adventure Farm 01283 533933www.adventurefarm.co.uk

National Ice Centre, Nottingham 0843 373 3000Start skating from 18 months.www.national-ice-centre.com

National Space Centre 0870 607 7223www.spacecentre.co.uk

National Stone Centre, nr Wirksworth 01629 824833www.nationalstonecentre.org.uk

NCCL Galleries of Justice, Nottingham 0115 952 0555Award winning museumwww.galleriesofjustice.org.uk

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Newark Air Museum, Newark 01636 707170www.newarkairmuseum.org

Noah and Nellies 01332 204292Family Entertainment Centrewww.noahandnellies.co.uk

Nottingham Castle, Nottingham 0115 915 3700www.nottinghamcity.gov

Paint-a-Pot 01332 202652Creative fun for everyonewww.paintapot.org

Papplewick Pumping Station 0115 963 2932938www.papplewickpumpingstation.co.uk

Pavillion Gardens, Buxton 01298 23114Playground, crazy golf, miniature train and lakes

Peak Cavern, Buxton 01433 620285www.peakcavern.co.uk

Peak Cycle Hire, Ashbourne 01335 343156www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/cycle

Peak District Mining Museum 01629 583834www.peakmines.co.uk

Peak Rail, Matlock Station, Matlock 01629 580381

Peregrine Falcons at Derby Cathedral 01332 641901See them from Cathedral Green( a public open space)derbyperegrines.blogspot.co.uk

Peveril Castle, Castleton 01433 620613Peveril Castle is one of England’s earliest Norman fortresses.www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/peveril-castle/

Pickford’s House Museum 01332 255363

Planet Happy 01773 748600Check out website for daily activitieswww.planethappy.info

Planters Garden Centre, Burton-on-Trent 01283 703355There’s something for everyone at [email protected] www.plantersatbretby.com

Pooles Cavern,Buxton 01298 26978www.poolescavern.co.uk

Quasar and Tenpin 08715 501010www.tenpin.co.uk/derby

Red House Stables & Carriage Museum 01629 733583Working Carriage Museumwww.workingcarriages.com

Renishaw Hall 01246 432310A warm welcome to Renishaw Hall and [email protected] www.renishaw-hall.co.uk

Rosliston Forestry Centre 01283 563483National forest site with loads of facilities for childrenwww.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk

Royal Crown Derby Visitors Centre 01332 712833www.royalcrownderby.co.uk

Sharpe’s Pottery Museum 01283 222600Discover the once prolific pottery industry of South Derbyshire from bricks and toilets to elaborate art [email protected] www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk/

Sherwood Forest Fun Park, Nottingham 01623 823536Small Static fairground with dodgems, slippery slide etcwww.sherwoodforestfunpark.com

Shipley Country Park, Heanor 01773 [email protected] www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/countryside/countryside_sites/country_parks/shipley/

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days outSnibston Discovery Centre 01530 278444www.snibston.com

Speedwell Cavern 01433 620512www.speedwellcavern.co.uk

Spheremania, Pierrepont, Nottingham 0845 800 3045Be strapped ina shpere and reide downhillwww.spheremania.co.uk

Staunton Harold Reservoir 01332 865081Watch sailing, walk, picnic and adventure [email protected] www.stwater.co.uk/leisure-and-learning/reservoir-locations/staunton-harold/stuanton-harold

Strutt’s North Mill, Belper 01773 [email protected] www.belpernorthmill.org/

Sudbury Hall and Museum of Childhood 01283 585305Late 17th-century house with sumptuous interiors and the Museum of [email protected] www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sudbury-hall-and-museum-of-childhood/

Sundown Adventureland 01777 248274www.sundownadventureland.co.uk

Tamworth Snowdome 0844 8000011www.snowdome.co.uk

Tenpin Bowling 0871 873 2450www.tenpin.co.uk

The Heights of Abraham 01629 582365Since first opening its gates to visitors in 1780 the Heights of Abraham has become one of the Peak District’s most popular [email protected] www.heightsofabraham.com

The Mug Tug 01283 711341The Mug Tug is a 70ft narrowboat permanently moored at Barton Marina and invites people of all ages on board to paint a ceramic of your choice. A great day out for the whole family! www.themugtug.co.uk

The National Ice Centre, Nottingham 0115 853 3036www.national-ice-centre.com

The Play Mill, Via Gallia Mills 01629 [email protected] www.playmill.co.uk

The Quad 01332 290606

UAD is Derby’s centre for art and film with an exciting range of creative activitiesfor families and children of all ages.www.derbyquad.co.uk

The Sanctuary Bird and Wildlife Reserve 01332 641912Bird and Wildlife Reserve at Pride [email protected] www.prideparksanctuary.com

The Tales of Robin Hood, Nottingham 0115 915 3700www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Tissington Hall, Tissington, Ashbourne 01335 352200www.tissingtonhall.co.uk

Toys Of Yesteryear, Peak Village 01629 732111www.toysofyesteryear.co.uk

Trentham Monkey Forest 01782 659845Visit ‘Monkey Forest’ an exciting walk amongst 140 free roaming Barbary [email protected] www.monkey-forest.com

Tropical Bird Land 01455 824603www.tropicalbirdland.co.uk

Tropical Butterfly House 01909 569416www.butterflyhouse.co.uk

Tubby Bears Play Den 01332 341355Exciting 3 level indoor soft play [email protected] www.tubbybearsplayzone.co.uk

Twinlakes 01664 567777www.twinlakespark.co.uk

Twycross Zoo, Atherstone 01827 [email protected] www.twycrosszoo.org

Uttoxeter Racecourse 01889 562561www.uttoxeter-racecourse.co.uk

Water Meadows, Mansfield 01623 463880wave machine,flume,geysers,wild water rapidswww.mansfieldleisure.com/water_meadows/home

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West Midlands Safari Park 01299 402114www.wmsp.co.uk

Wheelgate Adventure Park, Farnsfield 01623 882773All action theme parkwww.wheelgatepark.com

White Post Farm 01623 882977Free-range fun for all the family at White Post [email protected] www.whitepostfarm.co.uk

Wild Derby 01332 255093Various FREE outdoor activities

Willow Tree Family Farm, Mansfield 01623 748808Every corner is filled with exciting animals waiting to be [email protected] www.willowtree-farm.co.uk

Wirksworth Heritage Centre 01629 825225We are a unique local history museum, housed in an old silk mill.enquiries@storyofwirksworth.co.ukwww.storyofwirksworth.co.uk

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ARTS & CRAFTSWestfield Crafty Kids 10.00 - 2pmLevel 2 (near Eat Central) Westfield first Wednesday of every month

Creative Little People 3 to 5 years 9.30-10.15, THU Bill Shone Leisure Centre, Melbourne 9 months to 2 years 10.30-11.15, THU Bill Shone Leisure Centre, Melbourne 3 to 5 years 1.30-2.15, THU Golden Hour Hall, Chellaston 9 months to 2 years 2.30-3.15, THU Golden Hour Hall, Chellaston 3 to 5 years 9.30-10.15, FRI St Matthew’s Church Fellowship Room, Darley Abbey 9 months to 2 years 10.30-11.15, FRI St Matthew’s Church Fellowship Room, Darley Abbey 3 to 5 years 1.30-2.15, FRI War Memorial Hall, Aston on Trent 9 months to 2 years 2.30-3.15, FRI War Memorial Hall, Aston on Trent

Creative Little People 07784 613400www.creativelittlepeople.co.uk

The Creation Station Various locations Various timeswww.thecreationstation.co.uk

BABY MASSAGE & SENSORY CLASSESBaby Massage (Mickleover) THU 1-2Mickleover Community Centre 01332 746963

Baby Massage The Bridge Centre, Mickleoverwww.jennyraphael.co.uk

Baby Sensory Various timesVarious locations, including Spondon, Little Eaton, Littleover, Chester Green, Hiltonwww.babysensory.com

Natality Baby Massage (Hilton) 01773 880780

Baby Massage 10-11.00, TUEWest End Children’s Centre 01332 342647

BABY SIGNING & LANGUAGEDerby Signing Families 12.30 -3, TUEWest End Children’s Centre 01332 342647

La Jolie Ronde 2-2.20, MONMickleover Community Centre, Uttoxeter Road, Mickleover 2.30-2.50, MON

Signing Families 12.24-2.45, TUECentral Community Nursery, Nuns Street, Derby

Tiny Talk Baby Sign Language Classes various timesVarious locations, including Allestree, Belper, Chaddesden, Duffield, Littleover, Oakwood, Alvaston, Chellaston, Draycott, Hilton, Kegworth, Long Eaton & Melbournewww.tinytalk.co.uk

MUSIC, DANCE & SINGINGYogabugs Walking to 5 years old Various timeswww.yogabugs.com

Boogie Woogie Babes Various timesMickleover, Allestree, Etwall

Danceworks Ltd (nursery ballet) 4-4.30, MON, WEDEdmund Hall, 61, Edmund Road, Spondon

Danceworks Ltd (nursery ballet) 2.30-3, THUEdmund Hall, 61, Edmund Road, Spondon

Jo Jingles (0-2 yrs) 9.45-10.30, WEDPower League, Pride Park, Derby

Jo Jingles (1yrs-2yrs) 9.45-10.30, FRIOakwood Community Centre, Springwood Drive, Oakwood

Jo Jingles (2-3 yrs) 10.45-11.30, WEDPower League, Pride Park, Derby

Jo Jongles (2yrs-3yrs) 10-45-11.30, FRIOakwood Community Centre, Springwood Drive, Oakwood

Mini Movers (2-4yrs) 9.30-10.15, FRIDeda, Chapel Street, Derby

Mini Movers (2-4yrs) 10.30-11-15, FRIDeda, Chapel Street, Derby

Movers & Shakers 1.30-2.20, THUKingsmead Clinic, Kedleston Street, Derby

Music Time 9.45-10.45, THUMickleover Pavilion, Vicarage Park, Mickleover

Music Time 9.45-10.45, WEDSt Nicholas Church Hall, Allestree Lane, Allestree

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Tindles Ballet & Tap 2-3,3.45-4.45, MONCongerstone Village Hall, Congerstone

Tiny Tots Dance 8.45- 9.30, SATSt Matthews Church Hall, Darley Abbey

Twistin’ Tots 2-3, TUEBelper Community Hall, Bridge Street, Belper

Twistin’ Tots 11.15-12.15, FRI Belper Community Hall, Campbell Street, Belper

Twistin’ Tots 9.45-10.45, FRIMasonic Hall, Campbell Street, Belper

Rompers(babies sitting to crawling) 9.30 - 10.15, FRIA family dance class for babies who are sitting and crawling and their grown-ups Deda, Chapel Street, Derby. 01332 370811 www.deda.uk.com

Stompers 10.15-11, MON, 10.30 - 11.15, FRIA family dance class for children who are toddling and walking and their grown-ups. Deda, Chapel Street, Derby. 01332 370811 www.deda.uk.com

Movers & Shakers (2 -5 yrs old) 10 -10.45, SUNA family dance class at the weekend for all to enjoy together (for children ages 2 - 5 years and their grown-ups) Deda, Chapel Street, Derby. 01332 370811www.deda.uk.com

Helen O Grady Dramawww.derbydrama.co.uk

Yogaberries Allestree, Deda www.yogaberries.co.uk

Foot Fusion [email protected]

Kindermusik Derby City Centre Various timeswww.kindermusikwithcarole.co.uk

SPORTS & ACTIVITIESBaby Swimming lessons We will show you how to introduce your baby to water 07876 212408www.vickysswimschool.co.uk

Buggybabes and New Buggybabes Indoors 07968 378227 The ultimate fitness class for new mums! Bring your baby or toddler for a fun filled exercise class to Darley Park. Free taster session. Contact Beccy Salmon [email protected]/buggybabes www.buggybabes.com

Derby City Gymnastics(under 3 yrs) 1-1.45, TUEDerby City Gymnastics & Sports Centre Chapel Street, Derby

Derby Gymnastics and Sports Centre Chapel Street 01332 200011

Little Ninja Classes Various timesJon Jepson Black Belt Academy 01283 500202

Parent & Toddler Splash Sessions 10-15-11.15, THUWoodlands Community School, Allestree 01332 551921

Pre-school Gymnastics TUESDerby Gymnastics and Sports Centre, Chapel Street 01332 200011

Toddler Keep Fit 9.30-10.30, WEDThe Gateway Centre Grandstand Road, Derby

Buggy Fitness www.fitandmix.co.uk

Playball 07935 600027Multi-Sport Coaching Programme for 2-7 year olds. Classes held in Derby, Duffield, Allestree, Chellaston, Mickleover, Matlock and Little Eaton. www.derby.playballuk.com

Water Babies Derby, Allestree Littleoverwww.waterbabies.co.uk

Puddleduckswww.puddleducks.com

Soccerstars Various centres Variouswww.scoccerstarsuk.co.uk

SocatotsSoccer-specific program designed to support and improve your child’s mobility, skills and ability. Developed on the foundations of Brazilian football (Futbol de Soleil), we work with children aged 6 months to 5 years in a fun-filled yet focused environment working on your child’s individual development rather than competitive team play. Indoor sessions running across Derbyshire, contact Claire to find out more. 07929 625538 [email protected] www.socatots.com/derbyshire

EMSA Swimmingwww.em-sa.co.uk

Socatots is the world’s first soccer play programme that has been specifically designed for children aged 6 months to school age.Socatots educates pre-school children in a fun and playful atmosphere, providing structured stages that improve mental and physical development.

To find out more about local sessions running throughout Derbyshire, please contact

Claire Evans on 07929 625 [email protected]

Classes currently

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Chester Green,

Belper, Mickleover,

Ripley & Hilton…

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Dinky Dancing Disco 07886 684745www.dinkydancing.co.uk

Dizzy The Wizard 01335 372744/07801 535687Magic, kids discos, games, face painting, balloons & prizes.www.walkonents.co.uk

Dream Pony Parties 07907 874273/01332 862851Two adorable ponies come to your house and are themed to match your child’s party. Children get to ride the ponies, play games and are awarded a rosette for participation.www.dreamponyparties.co.uk

Fairy Bubbles 07776 276515

Feature Faces 07920 400995Feature Faces are a small independent face painting company providing high quality face painting designs for big and little kids alike! We are available for festivals, fairs and fundraisers, private parties or public events, just get in touch to see how we can make your event a memorable one.Email: [email protected]. Facebook:www.facebook.com/featurefaces Twitter: @featurefaces

Fun Club Soft Play Centre, Belper 01773 823873

Funky Feet Dance Party 07976 840372www.FunkyFeetUnlimited.co.uk

Alter Rock 01332 367200www.alter-rock.co.uk

A little something 07801 582214For a fabulous night in with the girls, why not have a jewellery party with ‘a little something’. The jewellery collections include sterling silver and costume jewellery, ranging from, £5-£50...something for everyone! To book your party now please contact Imogen on the number above or by email. Follow us on Facebook and [email protected] www.alittle-something.co.uk

Apple and Thyme 0774 0366614Cookery parties for 6-18 year olds at your choice of venue. Be it glitter and bright colours or beetles and edible dirt, the limit is their imagination. Various packages available.www.appleandthyme.com

Barleyfields Horse Riding Parties 01283 734798

Bling 21 07905 902618A unique party idea in the comfort of your home, where children create their own, custom made Hoodie with stunning diamante Crystals and Rhinestuds. A variety of colours, sizes and designs available including horses, fairies, paw prints, skull n crossbones. Please ring or email for further information.

NEW Bongo Bouncy Castle Hire 07583 7105011

Bongo Bouncy Castles is a family run business which prides itself on delivering a quality bouncy castle for a fun and successful event. Visit our website for special offers.www.bongobouncycastles.co.uk

Butterfly Cupcake Company 07891 979713www.butterflycupcakecompany.co.uk

Chucklebutties 01773 880123www.chucklebutties.co.uk

Deda 01332 370911Get crafty or have a dance party at Déda. We offer a range of entertainment options alongside a party tea for children and teens alike.www.deda.uk.com

Diddi Dance Debi 07805 784445Little ones enjoy an hour of great fun activities including dancing games, action songs, hoops, dancing ribbons, bubbles, balloons and lots of fun. www.diddidance.com

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partiesFuntastic Entertainments 01782 251778For entertainers and much more www.funtastic-entertainments.co.uk

Giggles the Clown 07751 097006

Gulliver’s Kingdom 01925 444888Gulliver’s is the perfect venue for your child’s party. A variety of themes and packages are available including Roaring Rides Parties, Rock Diva Parties, Dino Explorer’s Party, Princess Parties. Check out the website for further details.www.gulliversfun.co.uk

Gwen’s Sweet Treats 01332 760902 / 07842 130046Beautiful handmade cakes and cupcakes for all occasions including weddings, birthdays, Christenings and Novelty cakes. Check out my facebook page for photos. For further information call Gwen on the above numbers or [email protected]

Gym Parties 01332 763793Trampoline, track, soft play, suitable for under 10s www.mickleover-gymnastic-club.co.uk

Hargate Equestrian 01283 734981/730606

Hickory Dickory’s Playhouse 01332 346699Highly rated great value children’s parties. Impressive facilities. Also a popular venue for school and nursery group visits. Private hire also available. Customer feedback rate over 95% of parties as excellent or very good. Also new party packages coming soon.www.hickorydickorys.co.uk

Highfields Happy Hens 01283 735063www.highfieldshappyhens.co.uk

Independent Community Centres 01332 641264Village halls and community centres for hire

Inflatamania 07853 134119

Junky Monkey 01773 821154Environmentally friendly craft partieswww.junkymonkey.co.uk

Little Angels Pamper Parties 01332 842398Little Angel Pamper Parties carried out by a fully qualified therapist with 17 years experience, available in your own home. A mini make-over, file and polish on hands and toes. Available on Saturdays and Sundays.www.edelweiss-skincarecentre.co.uk

Little Divas Pamper Parties 07899 870883 / 01332 552292Pamper parties for little princesses in the convenience of your own home. Nails including nail gems & glitter. Hair & make up applied by professional ITEC Hairdresser & Beauty Therapist. All ages tots to teens! Various packages and prices available. Call Lisa.

Loopy about Hoops Becky 07790 097943/Kelly 07939 487625Hooping workshops, performances, parties events and festivals. We can tailor make a package to suit your [email protected]

Lucy Sheeran Card Maker 07894 469246For personalised cards and [email protected] www.lucysheeran.com

Magical Mayhem 07725 633433Various magical party packages available.

Miss Piggy’s 01332 986121Our delicious range of homemade traybakes and cakes are created from classic recipes, enriched with a huge dollop of fun! Our truly naughty treats are perfect for parties or gifts. Cupcake parties, catering and bbq’s also available. Contact [email protected] or call her on the above number.www.misspiggys.co.uk

MizzGlitz Pamper Parties 07811 219182Makeover, nail art and styling parties.

The Mug tug 01283 711341Have your paint a pot party on board our 70 ft narrowboat moored at Barton Marina. Suitable for children and adults! Prices from £10 per person. The Mug Tug makes a great venue for gatherings of all kinds and is also available for private hire.www.themugtug.co.uk

National Adventure Farm 01283 533933Childrens birthday parties are held in Scarecrow Joe’s Adventure Playbarn, in any one of 3 themed party areas, The Cowshed, The Pig Shy or The Stable. The party package includes entry to the farm, tractor and trailer ride, birthday cake, present for the birthday child and buffet. £12.50 per child (under 2s free). www.adventurefarm.co.uk

National Forest Llama Treks 01283 711702 / 07970 601373A birthday party with a difference. Feed, groom & walk llamas, play games and meet other animals.

Nourish Catering 07800 761851Original and homemade unusual, personalised party food from daisy cupcakes to huge flower pot cookies or a pick and mix sweetie bar.www.derbycateringservices.co.uk

Paint-a-Pot 01332 202652Our parties are full of creative fun and suitable for all ages. www.paintapotderby.com

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NEW Paper Gekko - Make it unique 01332 565523

Paper Gekko specialise in personalised printing for children’s birthday parties and can tailor party packs and special gifts that are as individual as your child. Shop online and receive 10% off your order with the code POLLY10www.papergekko.co.uk

Platters at the Mill 01332 200500Quality buffets for all occasions available for collection or delivery.www.plattersatthemill.co.uk

Playball 0793 5600027

Our birthday parties are a hit with parents and children alike. You organise the venue and party food, we provide all the fun, games and activities.www.derby.playballuk.com

Pop Factor Parties 07801 535687New Pop Factor Parties! Children learn a song and dress up as their favourite popstar with special effects. See our advertisement for details.www.popfactorparties.co.uk

Princess Parties Contact Jemma 07800 744649Princess Parties 4-10yrs / Teen Diva Parties 11-16yrs. Party bags included. Nail paint, Gems, Make-up and Hair design. Prices from £10.00 Per Head. www.beautybright.co.uk

QUAD 01332 290606Including: Cine Kids Parties, Nintendo Wii games, Arty Party Packages. Contact QUAD Box Office for further information.www.derbyquad.co.uk

Rollerworld 01332 345828Birthday Party packages only £10 per person.

Rosliston Forestry Centre 01283 563483Archery, laser clay, laser combat parties www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk

To appear in the next edition

of Polly’s List contact

[email protected]

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partiesSticky Fingers Children’s Cookery Parties 01283 704304The party group will weigh, mix and prepare a choice of cup cakes, pizza or candies. Includes chef hat, apron, party tea and a sample of your cooking to take home!www.willingtongreendeli.co.uk

Stuart Magic 01332 768321Providing the full party experience comprising magic, games, prizes, music and balloon animals.www.stuartmagic.co.uk

Swadlincote Ski & Snowboarding Centre 01283 217200Tobogganing, Sno-Tubing, Combo Parties, Skiing + Snowboarding.

Tank Mania 07595 484560Children’s tank driving parties.www.tankmania.co.uk

The Creation Station 0844 854 9110Arts and craft parties for 1-11 years from designing TShirts, treasure chests, clay sculptures, bags and canvasses. Includes music, dancing and games plus free party

bags and invites. Prices start from £7.50 per child. Call Lucy on the above number or [email protected]

The Sadler Spring, Children & Teenage Parties 01332 208581Fantastic fun for 4-18 year olds. Prices start from £5 which includes Fish Therapy and the exclusive use of The Sadler Spring. Optional Extras include nail painting, face painting, bouncy castle, Yogaberries class. Self catering or buffet available for £5 per head. Minimum 8 children.www.sadlerspring.co.uk

Tubby Bears 01332 341355New party packages available, including cookery, arts and craft themes. www.tubbybears.co.uk

Woodlands School Swimming Parties 01332 551921Available throughout school holidays.

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BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE,& NURSERIES

School’s Out Club, Allestree & Kilburn 01332 737947 Childcare for 3 - 14 year olds or 07984 908836www.schoolsoutclub.com

Central Community Nursery School 01332 342647High quality nursery education for all in an exciting learning environment. See our advertisement for further details.

Cottage Private Nursery, Mickleover 01332 515100

Derby High School After 01332 514267 School Club, Hillsway, Littleoverwww.derbyhigh.derby.sch.uk

Heatherton Community Centre, Littleover 01332 540777

Kid Zone, Belper 07738 353094

La Petite Academy, Littleover 01332 774413

Leapfrog Day Nursery, Oakwood 01332 544321

Little Explorers Nursery 01332 836620/520220High quality care for children aged from 3 months to 5 years with clubs running for older children during school holidays. Derby College Broomfield Hall, Morley, Ilkeston, Derby. DE7 6DN

Little Oaks Nursery 074111 08559Childcare for 3-11 years. Located at Lawn School, Allestree. Email [email protected]

Little Scholars Out of School Club, Littleover 01332 760369

Little Wrens’ Creche 01332 514267Every Tuesday. 2-4 years, term time only from 9.30-11.30 Derby High School, Littleover

Lord Street Community Nursery School 01332 349363

Mary Poppins Day Nursery, Mickleover 01332 510808

Oaktree Day Nursery, Chaddesden 01332 674326

Orchard Garden Private Day Nursery, Derby 01332 370497

Pride Park Day Nursery 01332 224288Childcare from birth to 11 years.www.prideparkdaynursery.co.uk

School’s Out Club Allestree 01332 737947/07984 908836Breakfast club for existing and new Lawn customers at School’s Out Club. Arrive at breakfast club at 8.30 am and receive breakfast and get escorted drop off to Lawn for just £2. 10% discount available for Allestree School’s Out Club users. Available to existing and new customers who have a children attending full time breakfast and Afterschool Club. www.schoolsoutclub.com

The next edition of Polly’s List

will be available in July. Our

Summer edition will be packed full of exciting

events, ideas and inspiration for the Summer holidays

and beyond.

It will also feature a special feature “Back to School”

If you would like your business to

appear within the magazine please

contact us.

[email protected] 083049

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childcareSilvertrees Day Nursery, 01332 366663

St. Edmunds Holiday Club 07855 495944

St Edmund’s Playgroup Donna 01332 552773A secure and stimulating environment for your child to learn through play. New secure play area. Only £2.50 per hour.www.stedmundspreschool.org

The Den@St. Mary’s 01332 557476We provide childcare for children aged 3 -14 years old

The Elms Nursery 0115 8494940The Elms at Trent College, Long Eatonwww.elmsschool.net/nursery

Whitecross Nursery 01332 371876Watson Street, Derby. DE1 3PJ.Highest quality nursery education for 3 and 4 year olds. Flexible pattern of sessions. Term time only 9.00-4.00 pm.

Woodlands Private Day Nursery 01332 346878www.thewoodlandsnursery.co.uk

HOLIDAY SCHEMESAce Nursery, Grange Avenue 01332 774255

Brookfields Day Nursery & Ezeez Kids Club, Etwall 01283 732009

Carlton Private Day Nursery 01332 366223

Cottage Private Day Nursery 01332 346500

Hickory Dickory’s Playhouse 01332 346699Holiday club at Hickory Dickory’s Playhouse during school holidays. Affordable and high quality holiday club.www.hickorydickorys.co.uk

Jack N Jill Nursery, Green Lane 01332 382364

Kid Zone, Belper 07738 353094

Kids Club 2000, Chaddesden 01332 673520

Kingfisher Day Nursery Holiday Club, Spondon 01332 669686

Leapfrog Day Nursery, Littleover 01332 518888

Leapfrog Day Nursery, Oakwood 01332 544321

Little Acorns Nursery, 01332 346088

Little Jack Horner’s Day Nursery 01283 734030

Little Oaks Nursery 074111 08559Childcare for 3-11 years. Little Oaks Holiday Club. Located at Lawn School, Allestree. Email [email protected]

Mary Poppins Day Nursery 01332 510808

Orchard Garden Private 01332 370497 Day Nursery, Green Lane

School’s Out Club, 01332 737947

Allestree & Kilburn or 07984 908836Huge range of activities available everyday

St Paul’s Holiday Club 0780 3246488St Paul’s Holiday Club for Children for ages 2-8 years. Open Thursdays and Fridays, 9.30-15.30 during school holidays. St Paul’s Church Hall, Seale Street, Chester Green, Derby. DE1 3RT.

The Den @ St. Mary’s, Darley Abbey 01332 557476We offer a varied programme of enjoyable activities and outings

Treetops Private Day Nursery 01332 281978

NEW White Cross 01332 371876

Watson Street, Derby. DE1 3PJ.Highest quality nursery education for 3 and 4 year olds. Flexible pattern of sessions. Term time only 9.00-4.00 pm.

White House Children’s Nursery 01332 666414

Woodlands Private Day Nursery 01332 346876www.thewoodlandsnursery.co.uk

Playball Kyla 07935 600027

Multi-Sport Coaching Programme for 2-7 year olds. Also, offering half term and holiday camps throughout the year. Classes held in Derby, Duffield, Allestree, Chellaston, Mickleover, Matlock and Little Eaton.Ring for details of dates & venueswww.derby.playballuk.com

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Will your business be offering childcare options, throughout the Summer Holidays?

The next edition of Polly’s List will include a special ‘School Holiday Childcare’ section.

To be included, [email protected]

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The vision… Derby College have of a creative, nurturing, busy Saturday School for children and young people is gradually coming to fruition.

Their LIPA 4:19 Academy for children and young people aged between 4 - 19 years is growing every term.It offers fun and engaging performing arts classes for children aged 7 years and older through three hour long workshops; one in each of the performing arts disciplines - singing, dancing and drama. The LIPA 4:19 tutors are all highly qualified and engaging individuals who have experienced performance at a professional level. Early Start Workshops for children aged 4-6 years are 90 minutes long and combine dance, drama and song in a fun, creative and engaging way. Each LIPA 4:19 term is 12 weeks long and the fee is £285 per term for 7-19 year olds and £150 per term for early start students. The groups are all working very well together; they support and encourage one another, respect each other’s viewpoints and contributions and welcome all new comers with open arms. The end of term show in December showcased the progression they had made in one short term and parents were thrilled to see what their young people had achieved since they began in September. The tutors are all really pleased with how it’s going and very proud of what they have achieved together. Plans are now afoot for their end of year show when older ones will be performing excerpts from ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ and younger ones will be singing and dancing along to numbers

from ‘The Jungle Book’. The older groups have visited a local production of ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ to get a feel of how it should look and feel including a back stage tour to see how a show works on a technical level.

Performing Arts isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, of course and Derby College are keen to offer opportunities to nurture the interests and talent of all young people, so they have developed Excite to address that need. Last year, Derby College delivered a few courses in visual art as part of their Excite Saturday School for children and young people aged between 7 - 16. All those who came along had the chance to experiment with printing techniques, collage, paint and fabrics. The children who joined our Christmas Excite Course made presents and cards for their family and friends.

At the moment, a games development course is running for 11-16 year olds. They are working with a tutor who works in the games industry to find out how games have developed since their invention, what makes a good game, how to design characters and environments and how they can create their own unique game. The atmosphere in the room is exciting and animated.

So, Excite is now ready to try something new; after Easter from 27th April - 18th May, they will be delivering five short courses. We will be introducing a media course - an exciting new course looking at the many aspects of the media. Find out what it’s like to be a

journalist, carry out interviews, write a story, create a headline and design advertisements to be published.

Music Technology is something else than many young people experiment with at home and Derby College has some excellent equipment and resources that young people could use to develop their ideas and create original tracks and songs. During the four week Excite Music technology Course, they will be introduced to Apple Mac computer software, music production equipment and ways of using live instruments alongside technology to create unique and original music tracks.

In addition to Music Technology and Media, Excite will be delivering four week courses in games development, both for beginners and as a progression for those on the present course and a visual art course. The theme for the Art Course will be ‘Time’. This year there are plans for a themed festival in Derby to celebrate the 300th Anniversary of the birth of John Whitehurst, clockmaker, geologist, scientist and general polymath, and we would like participants in the course to produce art work that might contribute to the festival.

If you are interested in Excite or LIPA 4:19, please email [email protected] or call LIPA 4:19 Principal and Excite co-ordinator, Maria Banks on 07966 099949

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Discover your talents with

AT DERBY COLLEGE

Derby College has teamed up with the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA), co-founded by Sir Paul McCartney, to open the academy, which is aimed at young people aged between 4 and 19 years.

For all age groups, classes are fun and stimulating and are carefully designed to reflect the correct stage of performing arts development. So, for the younger age groups, our unique classes stretch imaginations, build self-confidence and bring the magic of performing arts activities to life. While for older ages classes are designed to offer a more focused approach with an eye to progressing further within the performing arts.

Classes run on a Saturday, usually over three terms to coincide as much as possible with the school year.

Contact UsFor prices or more information contact us on: 07966 099949 or email: [email protected]

Applications being taken now for our new term starting on Saturday 13th April.

EXCITEThe activity sessions are designed to help you develop new skills, build confidence and make new friends.Classes run on Saturday mornings from 9.30 – 12.30 and our new four week courses start on Saturday 27th April in:

Only

£50

For further information and to register, please email 4-19 [email protected] or call Maria Banks on 07966 099949.

• Games Development – create your own digital imagery to design your own unique game

• Art – use paint, clay and photography to create pieces for an exhibition on the theme of ‘Time’

• Media – find out what it’s like to be a journalist; carry out interviews, write reports and design advertisements

• Music technology – create your own music using apple mac technology

IS A NEW RANGE OFSATURDAY COURSES AND ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 7-16

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GYMNASTICSAnna Michelle’s School of Dance 07980 756586Ballet, tap, modern, cheerleading, Acro and [email protected]

Cabaret Theatre School 01332 518422Fun filled song & dance classes in Littleover for children aged 3 - 7 years www.cabaret-theatre-school.com

Caroline Green(Dance Tots) 01332 361204

Centre Stage Theatre Arts 0870 7743420

Danceworks Unlimited 01332 670196

Dancing Feet School of Dance 0115 9734797

Darley Dance School 07712 527922

Deda 01332 370 911From 6 months to 19 years the Déda|Academy offers dance classes for all ages and tastes from Creative Dance to Ballet Kids and Street Dance Juniors. No special clothes or shoes needed just come along and take part. Performance groups available from 10 years for those interested.www.deda.uk.com

Derby Gymnastics Club 01332 200011

Educate Dance 07835 438391Breakdance, street dance, cheerleading and more

Emily Rose School of Dance 07725 972781Ballet, baby ballet, tap, modern, cheerleading, musical theatre and funky freestyle. Classes age 2+. Allestree and Quarndon [email protected]

First Stage Dance & Theatre Co 01332 701295

Footlights Stage School 01332 721108

Gymnastics (5-14 year olds) 01332 664433Springwood Leisure Centre

Gymnastics (5-14 year olds) 01332 642180Moorways Sports Centre

Gymnastics (5-14 year olds) 01332 255603Shaftesbury Sports Centre

NEW Helen O’Grady Drama Academy 0845 310 0166“Join The Most Popular Drama Academy In The World” Development through Drama! Classes held across Derbyshire from 4-17 years for all abilities. Get in on the act: call to book your free trial! www.derbydrama.co.uk

Hilary L’Raine Dance 01332 556543Ballet, Mime, Song & Dance, Acrobatics, Darley Abbey [email protected]

Littleover School of Dance 01332 273137

Mickleover Gymnastics Club 01332 747625Gymnastics from 9 months onwards www.mickleover-gymnastics-club.co.uk

Nadia Jane School of Dance 01283 210287

Razzamataz 01332 720526

Splitz Dance Centre, Belper 01773 881072

Stagecoach Theatre Arts 01332 553965

Theatre Cats Stage School 01283 531635

Act, sing, perform, gain confidence and make new friends. Free taster class for 5-16 year olds. Classes held in Mickleover, Uttoxeter, Swadlincote and Burton. Free parking.www.TheatreCats.co.uk

The Nut Tree 0771 0451538 Rachel Theatre Company 0778 5702160 JoFor children aged 5 to 10 held at Quarndon Village Hall. Call Rachel or Jo on the above numbers for further details.

Tindles Dance & Drama 020 73715196

Tiptoe School of Performing Arts 07952 724786Ballet, Tap, Modern, Street, Musical Theatre, Private Tuition, Teacher Training. Classes held in Mickleover and Sinfin. Call, email or visit our website. Email [email protected]

Trampolining 01332 664433Springwood Leisure Centre

Trampolining 01332 255603Shaftesbury Sports Centre

Vanessa Millar School of Dance 01773 823309

Vision Dance School, Duffield 01332 842477

Wendy Bates School Of Dance 01283 814471

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after schoolSharkys Swim School 07773 720718

Splash Fit 07791 665141 / 01332 203081Private swimming pool offering swimming lessons for all ages and abilities.www.splashfit.co.uk

Swimming Lessons at Woodlands Sport & Leisure Centre, Allestree 01332 551921 ext 145 or 143Swimming Lessons available 7 days a week. Parent & toddler, adult and open sessions all at Woodlands School.

Vicky’s Swim School 07876 212408Water safety techniques which could one day save their lives. All ages. www.vickysswimschool.co.uk

FOOTBALLAFC Crusaders 01332 746950FA Charter Standard Club

Allestree Juniors 01332 552770FA Charter Standard clubwww.allestreefc.com

Derby County in the Community Weekend Clubs. The sessions are designed for boys and girls of all abilities, offering coaching in a fun and relaxed environment. Every Saturday and Sunday Morning. 9am - 10.30am or 11am - 12.30pm (depending on availability) £4 per week for children pre-reception to Year 6

Derbyshire FA 01332 361422Find a local junior league teamwww.derbyshirefa.com

Football Coaching 01332 664433Springwood Leisure Centre

Football Coaching 01332 255603Springwood Leisure Centre

Hilton Harriers Junior Football Club 01283 361422FA Charter Standard Club www.hiltonharriers.org.uk

Littleover Dazzlers FC 07816 778518

Mickleover All Stars 01332 552770FA Charter Standard Clubwww.mickleoverallstars.co.uk

Mickleover Jubilee 01332 733239FA Charter Standard Club

Mickleover Sports Junior FC 01332 516868FA Charter Standard Club www.pitchero.com/clubs/mickleoversports

Soccerstars 01332 368000www.soccerstarsuk.co.uk

SWIMMING4Strokes Swimming Academy 0845 094 2855Delivering 1st class service throughout the county in unique teaching environments. Guaranteed small groups. www.4strokes.co.uk

Belper Leisure Centre 01773 825285

Derby City Council Swimming Lessons 01332 341736Moorways Swimming Pool

Derby Dolphins 01332 550692

Derby Phoenix Swimming Club 01332 840278

Different Strokes 01332 677709

East Midlands Swimming Academy 01773 744899Teaches all ages and abilities at prestigious venues across the East Midlands, to locate your nearest pool see our website.www.em-sa.co.uk

Etwall Leisure Centre, Etwall 01283 733348

Lane 1 Coaching Ltd 0796 9439037New swim school at Woodlands Pool, Allestree. Friendly, highly qualified teachers. £6.50 per 30 minute [email protected]

Lonsdale Swimming Pool, Mickleover 01332 516325Swimming lessons from age 31⁄2 to 100 years.

Moorways Pool, Allenton 01332 341736

Queens Leisure Centre, Derby 01332 641444

Ripley Leisure Centre, Ripley 01773 746531

Sarah Bates School of Swimming 01332 720205Specialise in teaching beginners.www.sarahbatesschoolofswimming.com

Bringing your little ones out their shell.

Babies

EAST MIDLANDS SWIMMING ACADEMY

E S T 1 9 9 8

LEARN TO SWIM

Office: 01773 744899Mobile: 07813 892108Email: [email protected]

Swimming Lessons for babies age 6 weeks to 3 years.

We look forward to taking your call.

www.em-sa.co.uk

www.emsababies.co.uk

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Woodlands 01332 541192FA Charter Standard clubwww.woodlandsfc.org.co.uk

OTHER SPORTSAllestree Cricket Club 01332 556000

Allestree Netball Club 07981 282531www.allestreenetballclub.com

Basketball 01332 702539Noel Baker School, Alvaston. Every Saturday 9.30-11.00am. Just turn up and play, pay on the day www.derbytrailblazers.com

Belper Hockey Club Hockey for boys and girls from 6 years www.belperhc.co.uk

Climbing (Alter Rock) 01332 367200www.alter-rock.co.uk

Darley Abbey Cricket Club 01332 558253

Derby Athletic Club 01332 840675

Derby Rugby Club 01332 559656

Derbyshire Junior County Badminton 07766 760198Places offered to gifted/talented athletes with potential

Duffield Tennis Club 01332 852852

Littleover Tennis Club 01332 343290

Morley Hayes Golf 07854 445063

Playball 07935 600027Multi-Sport Coaching Programme for children ages 2yrs - 7yrs. Classes held in Derby, Duffield, Allestree and Little Eaton.www.derby.playballuk.com

Table Tennis 01283 547939A sport for all ages www.derbytta.co.uk

Trampolining - Woodlands School 0115 9445182Wednesday Evenings 5.30pm - 7.00pm www.firstgradecoaching.co.uk

Woodlands Tennis Centre 01335 342214

SPIN SKIP SLIDEExplore movement, develop confidence andmake the most of your child’s imagination in acreative environment. Including:

Hip Hop Kids (4 to 7 yrs)SAT: 12 - 12.45pm

Ballet Kids (4 to 7 yrs)SAT: 12.45 - 1.30pm

Plus Beginners DanceTechnique classesfor 7 to 11 yrs includingBallet, Hip Hop and Streetdance.

PLAY DANCE MOVEFun and friendly weeklydance classes for youngchildren and their grown-ups.

These classes offer a playfulapproach to dance usingmovement, music and props.

Rompers (Babies sitting and crawling)FRI : 9.30 – 10.15am

Stompers (Children toddling and walking)MON : 10.15 – 11amFRI : 10.30 – 11.15am

Movers & Shakers (2 to 5 yrs)SAT : 10 – 10.45am

Déda is... Dance PerformanceClasses Art Cafe|Bar

www.deda.uk.com

FROM£3.50

For more information, visit www.deda.uk.com or call the Box Office on 01332 370911Déda, Chapel Street, Cathedral Quarter, Derby, DE1 3GU

NOEXPENSIVESHOES ORCOSTUMESREQUIRED!

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Classes From Age

2+

Emily Rose School of DanceAllestree

contact us for more detailswww.tiptoe-dance.co.uk

07952 724786 [email protected]

Classes held at Mickleover & Sinfin

ballettap

modernstreet

musical theatreprivate tuition

teacher training

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modernstreet

musical theatreprivate tuition

teacher training

SPORTS CENTRESMoorways Sports Centre 01332 341736Moor Lane, Allenton, Derby, DE24 9HY

Queens Leisure Centre 01332 641444Cathedral Road, Derby, DE1 3PA

Shaftesbury Sports Centre 01332 255603Shaftesbury Crescent, Derby, DE23 8NA

Derby College Sports Centre 01332 520371Prince Charles Avenue, Mackworth, Derby, DE22 4LR

Springwood Leisure Centre 01332 664433Springwood Drive, Oakwood, Derby, DE21 2RQ

LIBRARIESAllestree Library 01332 [email protected]

Alvaston Library and Learning Centre 01332 [email protected]

Belper Library 01773 [email protected]

Blagreaves Library, Littleover 01332 [email protected]

Borrowash Library 01332 663440borrowash.library.derbyshire.gov.uk

Derby Central Library 01332 [email protected]

Duffield Library 01332 [email protected]

Etwall Library 01283 [email protected]

Springwood Library 01332 669123springwood [email protected]

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MARTIAL ARTSDerby Martial Arts 01332 672267

Derby School of Taekwondo 07985 181047

Dragons Academy of Martial Arts 07904 947175

South Derbyshire Karate Academy 01332 735301

Team Dragons 07904 947175Martial arts, kick boxing, circuit training and dance classes with Trinity Warriers. Children’s holiday clubs and activity room.

TTA Derby (Taekwondo) 07775 758980

MUSIC AND SINGINGEleanor Byrne GLCM LLCMtd FVCM 07704177412Classical guitar, piano, keyboard and music theory.All ages and all abilities welcome. Based in Belper

Fabrizio Federico (guitar) 01332 230281

Kevin Fowkes LTCL 07504 326280

(Teachers Diploma) ALCMSpecialist in piano, electronic keyboard and [email protected]

Mickleover School of Music 01332 519402

Nadia Graziani (piano, guitar, singing teacher) 07905 593773Qualified Music Teacher. Lessons for all ages (1st lesson is free) Derwent Avenue, Allestree, DE22 2DQ [email protected]

Verity Thompson 07877 818865Flute, recorder, tin whistle, pre-school music and [email protected]

Yamaha Music School 01332 206706

Junior music courses for guitar, drums, keyboard and vocal. Ring for your FREE taster lesson. All abilities welcome. www.derbyyms.com

HORSE RIDINGBarleyfields Equestrian Centre 01283 734798Lessons for all, childrens parties www.barleyfields.com

Hargate Equestrian 01283 730606Riding lessons from 5 years for all abilities

Ridgewood Equestrian Centre 01629 824914

Scropton Riding Centre 01283 812753

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educationDerby Grammar School 01332 510030www.derbygrammar.co.uk

Derby High School 01332 514267www.derbyhigh.derby.sch.uk

Derby Montessori School 01332 346333www.derbymontessori.co.uk

Duffield Meadows Primary School 01332 [email protected]

Egginton Primary School 01283 [email protected]

Etwall Primary School 01283 [email protected]

Findern Community Primary School 01283 [email protected]

Fritchley CE (Aided) Primary School 01773 [email protected]

Gayton Community & Junior School 01332 [email protected]

Griffe Field Primary School 01332 [email protected]

Heage Primary School 01773 [email protected]

Heath Fields Primary School 01283 [email protected]

Herbert Strutt Primary School 01773 [email protected]

Hilton Primary School 01283 [email protected]

Holbrook CE Voluntary Controlled 01332 880277 Primary [email protected]

Homefields Primary School 01332 [email protected]

Horsley CE Primary School 01332 [email protected]

Horsley Woodhouse Primary School 01332 [email protected]

Lawn Primary School 01332 [email protected]

Little Eaton Primary School 01332 [email protected]

Ambergate Primary School 01773 [email protected]

Ashgate Primary School 01332 [email protected]

Asterdale Primary School 01332 [email protected]

Becket Primary School 01332 [email protected]

Belper Long Row Primary School 01773 [email protected]

Bishop Lonsdale C of E Primary School 01332 [email protected]

Borrow Wood Infant School 01332 [email protected]

Borrow Wood Junior School 01332 [email protected]

Brackensdale Infant School 01332 [email protected]

Brackensdale Junior School 01332 [email protected]

Breadsall CE Controlled Primary School 01332 [email protected]

Brookfield Primary School 01332 [email protected]

Carlyle Infant School 01332 [email protected]

Cavendish Close Infant School 01332 [email protected]

Cavendish Close Junior School 01332 [email protected]

Chaddesden Park Infant School 01332 [email protected]

Chaddesden Park Junior School 01332 [email protected]

Chellaston Infant School 01332 [email protected]

Chellaston Junior School 01332 [email protected]

Cherry Tree Hill Infant School 01332 [email protected]

Cherry Tree Hill Junior School 01332 [email protected]

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Saturday 27th April 2013

�-�� OPEN MORNING

01283 707100www.foremarke.org.uk

A Vibrant & Friendly School

Repton Preparatory School

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SAINT BENEDICT CATHOLIC VOLUNTARY ACADEMYPart of the Holy Family Catholic Academy Trust and

a specialist Performing Arts College

Duffield Road, Darley Abbey, Derby, DE22 1JDT: (01332) 557032

www.saintben.derby.sch.uk

Year 6 Open Day ToursFor entry at Year 7 – September 2014

Wednesday 25th September and Thursday 3rd October at 09:15

Please contact Jane Wallage, Admissions Officer by Friday 13th September (Pre booking is essential as places are limited)

E-mail: [email protected] or telephone 01332 554260

‘This is an opportunity for you and your child to visit the school. See our extensive facilities, meet our talented staff. Experience our caring

environment, which will inspire and challenge your child.’

Ofsted November 2012 – Judged Overall Effectiveness to be GOOD

Please contact us to register your interest in this event and fast track your tour.

Whole School Open Morning

Friday 24th May

Visit us anytime between

9.15 - 11.30

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Nestled in 45 acres of beautiful grounds, The Elms Junior School and Nursery is part of the Trent College family. The Elms is a

caring and friendly community of girls and boys aged 6 weeks to 11 years, where good manners and excellently behaved children

are the norm.

There is a family ethos throughout the campus, with infants, juniors and seniors

all being educated on one site, in their own buildings with their own specialist teachers. We aim to meet your highest

expectations of quality education, giving your child the best possible start in life.

Markeaton Primary School 01332 [email protected]

Mickleover Primary School 01332 [email protected]

Milford Community Primary School 01332 [email protected]

Morley Primary School 01332 [email protected]

Ockbrook School 01332 673532www.ockbrook.derby.sch.uk

Old Vicarage School 01332 [email protected]

Parkview Primary School 01332 [email protected]

Portway Infant School 01332 [email protected]

Portway Junior School 01332 [email protected]

Pottery Primary School 01773 [email protected]

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www.derbygrammar.co.uk

Food Fayre & Open Day Saturday 16th March

10am - 3pm. Come along to support local

independent stall holdersand experience a taste of

Derby Grammar School life. Derby Grammar School life. Informal visits are welcome at

any other time by arrangement. Contact Louise Slater Blackwall

on 01332 510030.

Bringing education to life.

Ravensdale Infant School 01332 [email protected]

Ravensdale Junior School 01332 [email protected]

Redhill Primary School 01332 676724www.redhill.derbyshire.sch.uk/

Redwood Infant School 01332 [email protected]

Redwood Junior School 01332 [email protected]

Reigate Primary School 01332 [email protected]

Repton Primary School 01283 [email protected]

Richardson Endowed Primary School 01332 [email protected]

Ridgeway Infant School 01332 [email protected]

Silverhill Primary School 01332 [email protected]

Springfield Primary School 01332 [email protected]

St Georges Catholic Primary School 01332 [email protected]

St Mary’s Catholic Primary school 01332 [email protected]

St Peter’s Church of England school 01332 [email protected]

Walter Evans Primary School 01332 [email protected]

William Gilbert CE Endowed Primary School 01332 [email protected]

Wren Park Primary School 01332 [email protected]

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Extra Tuition 01332 349678Extra tuition in primary subjects. Secondary tuition in Music, English, Drama. Contact Mrs Donoghue.

Harri Gill 078455 472071Professional Maths Tutoring

Home Tuition for Science 07905 274534Extra home tuition for science for KS3/GCSE/A Level. Call Shula on the number above.

Inspired Naturally Photography, drawing and painting workshops, available on a large to small scale available for schools and community groupswww.inspirednaturally.co.uk

Kip McGrath

Belper 01773 823633 Derby West 01332 986131 Derby North 01332 670817 Derby South 01332 381127Professional tuition in Maths and English. Call today for a FREE assessment.www.kipmcgrath.co.uk

Kumon Study Centre (Mickleover) 01332 843147

La Jolie Ronde 01332 513578Wednesday 3.50-5.30 pm, classes for 4-11 yrs, Mickleoverwww.lajolieronde.co.uk

Sarah Taylor - English Tuition 01332 606158

Taylor Made Maths 01332 239848Small, friendly, family run business

The Language Corner 07766 760198www.thelanguagecorner.co.uk

PM Tutoring 01332 347771

For more information callRichard or Sue on 01332 239848email [email protected]

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Cameo Cupcakes 07883 107788Beautiful handmade cupcakes, delivered to your door!www.cameocupcakes.co.uk

Cachepot, Breaston 01332 874788Lovely gifts and beautiful things for the home.www.cachepot.co.uk

Canopy Womenswear 01332 205058Beautiful designer womenswear, bags and accessorieswww.canopyonline.co.uk

Canopy Menswear 01332 298200Exclusive menswear.www.canopyonline.co.uk

Children’s Choice (Uniforms) 01773 825865Children’s school uniform suppliers, based in Belper.

Dandelion Stationery 01332 864990Range of beautiful stationery for all occasions.www.dandelionstationery.co.uk

Darby and Joan 07976 4095118Beautiful vintage china available to hire and buy.www.darbyandjoanvintage.co.uk

De Bradlei 01773 882442Womenswear, menswear, shoes, accessories including Joules and Joules Kids, Esprit and Kaliko. Visit the Coffee Shop & Restaurant for delicious home cooked food.www.debradlei.com

Deda 01332 370911Fancy buying a loved one that special gift, then look no further, Déda offers gift packages for dance classes and performances for both children and adults.www.deda.uk.com

Denby Visitor Centre 01773 740799Kitchen, Home and Garden Stores and Bourne’s Restaurant.www.denbyvisitorcentre.co.uk

A Little Something 07801 582214Beautiful jewellery collections including sterling silver and costume jewellery.info@ alittle-something.co.uk www.alittle-something.co.uk

Alphabet Gift Shop 01332 513033Gorgeous gifts for every occasion.www.thealphabetgiftshop.co.uk

Anney Grace Jewellery 0845 5194029Beautiful jewellery and personalised items.www.anneygrace.com

Bennetts 01332 344261Home, garden, interiors and designer clothing.www.bennettsirongate.co.uk

Bling 21 07905 902618The Bling 21 collection is a unique collection of quality casuals personalised to your own design using Crystals and Rhinestuds. Various colours, designs and sizes available making excellent gifts. Children’s Bling parties also available. Please ring or email for further [email protected]

Bluewater Womenswear 01332 332159Contemporary womenswear in Derby, Barton Marina, Belper and Burton.

Bottlekiln 0115 9329442Gallery, ctafts, gifts, cafe and Japanese garden.www.bottlekiln.co.uk

Bow Boutique 01629 580239Handmade gifts, shabby chic accessories for the home and more.www.bow-boutique.co.uk

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After almost 4 and a half years trading from its home in a converted cottage on Mickleover’s Station Road, The Alphabet Gift Shop has undergone a complete refurbishment to refresh the look of the shop and to accommodate new stock and personalisation services.The project began with a need to replace the old drainage system that ran under the shop which involved digging up the floor. It ended up as a complete refurbishment of the entire premises!

“We needed to close the shop to do the drainage work and it seemed like the ideal opportunity to do some improvements. We have always wished that our counter area was a bit bigger, so that was our first job. We now have a lovely big counter which means we have more room to wrap for our customers.” Said Sue Dorling, shop owner.

The shop’s baby gift department has always been popular with customers so this has been expanded to become a Baby Boutique with its own room decorated in nursery colours. The range of gifts is being expanded to include new suppliers and new ranges which will include gifts for new mums, baby clothes, changing bags and nursery accessories.

Jewellery is another area of the shop that has undergone a redesign with bags and scarves included in this section. Beautiful gift ideas for your home can now be found in its own room at the side of the shop.

Lots of new stock arrived earlier this month in time for the opening and we have a number of new suppliers and designers in response to customer requests - Gisela Graham, Emma Bridgewater, Parlane, Ruby & Ginger to name just a few.

“We’re really pleased with the final look - it feels like a new shop again!” said Sue “ The outside has been completely re-painted (it’s

still pink!) and we have new shop signs to match the ones at our Interiors shop with an updated logo style. I love the inside too - it’s a little more sophisticated but still has a really friendly feel”

The Alphabet Gift Shop 44 Station Road, Mickleover, DE3 9GH

Tel: 01332 513033

Open 6 days a week, Monday - Saturday 9am - 5.30pm

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Open 6 days - Monday-Saturday 9am - 5.30pm

44 Station Road, Mickleover DE3 9GH 01332 513033 Tel:

www.thealphabetgiftshop.co.ukOpen 6 days - Monday-Saturday 9am - 5.30pm

44 Station Road, Mickleover DE3 9GH 01332 513033 Tel:

www.thealphabetgiftshop.co.uk

A treasure trove of gorgeous giftsA treasure trove of gorgeous gifts

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Monday 15th April 2013 - Village Hotel ChilwellFrox’s 6th annual Fashion Show & Ladies Evening…This year Frox have chosen Erewash Valley Gymnastic Club as their nominated charity. It is a local children’s charity based in Long Eaton who are fundraising for a purpose built home of their own (www.evgc.co.uk).

This event is more of a social event rather then a “hard sell” evening! although everything from the catwalk can be bought on the night.

Frox use all their own customers as models and cater for every age, shape & size, just like the shop - this is a fashion show with a difference.

£15 ticket includes welcome drink, fashion show & entertainment, hand picked small group of local retailers for your shopping pleasure and the every popular Frox goodie bag.

www.froxshop.com

Frox Charity Fashion Show & Ladies Evening

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Derby Garden Centre 01332 831666Products for the home and garden. Large selection of gifts, restaurant and home to Brown and Green.www.bluediamond.gg/derby-garden-centre.htm

Dolls House Emporium 0845 4347447Beautiful dolls houses and accessories. Based in Ripley.www.dollshouse.co.uk

Doodle Nation 07932 723624Beautiful, giant A1 colouring in poster kits.www.doodlenation.com

Grafix 07989 089924Printing, embroidery and customised items.www.grafixinduffield.co.uk

Jay designs Handmade hair accessories and personalised gifts for childrenwww.jaydesignshairclips.co.uk

Clare’s Beautiful Beads, Belper 01773 599818Beads, findings, jewellery and classes all under one roof at 70 King Street, Belper

Costco 01332 680800Membership warehouse club www.costco.co.uk

Cranberry Gift Shop , Spondon 01332 660727Gifts for all occasions, Chapel Street, Spondonwww.cranberry-gifts.co.uk

Fraiche 01332 348919Home, Gifts, Accessorieswww.bottlekiln.co.uk

Frox Dress Agency 01332 875572Quality Dress Agency selling pristine ‘once loved’ clothing.www.froxshop.com

Gift Horse 01332 820214 / 07586 445722Beautiful gifts and party bags for all occasions.www.the-gift-horse.co.uk

Gift Wrapped 01332 820214Beautiful gifts and wrapping service at Park Farm, Allestree.

Home Boutique 01332 863706Beautiful gifts and home interiors in Williams Yard, Melbourne

Ink and Thread British made useful and beautiful things.www.inkandthread.co.uk

I Should Cocoa 01773 880181Handmade artisan chocolates and coffee shop.www.I-shouldcocoa.co.uk

Inspired Naturally Mixed Media Images Inspired by Naturewww.inspirednaturally.co.uk

Foulds 01332 344842Wide range of musical instruments.www.fouldsmusic.co.uk

Jennifer Clare Photography 07952 181367Lifestyle Portrait Photographerwww.jenniferclare.co.uk

Kidzpod Lunchboxes Hygienic and easy to clean children’s lunch boxes.www.kidzpod.co.uk

Lavender Grey, Belper 01773 881020Home accessories including many unusual and beautiful gifts.www.lavendergrey.com

Little Paper House 01335 370867www.shop.littlepaperhouse.co.uk

Little Terra 01773 837395On-line store for off-road kids.www.littleterra.co.uk

LittleUsed.co.uk 01332 513144Sales Agency for pre-loved ladies and children’s clotheswww.littleused.co.uk

LoriG 01332 550573Prom dresses to order. www.lorigbridalwear.co.uk

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gifts & shoppingEmma Cleveley Photography 07762 326491Themed studio or location portraitswww.emmacleveley.co.uk

Mad Hares 15 Sadler Gate, DerbyBeautiful new shop selling gifts and homeware, plus a licensed cafe.

Mobile Games Exchange 01332 383283Wii, PS3, Xbox 360, mobiles, laptops. London Road, Derby.

Morley’s School Outfitters 01332 281311School uniform suppliers, based in Chaddesden.

Only Joking 01332 295968Fancy dress and dancewear supplies.

Paint-a-Pot 01332 202652Create your own ceramic design, no need to book.www.paintapotderby.com

Pearls and Scarlett Dress Agency 01332 344936Designer, Boutique, Vintage New and Nearly New Clothingwww.pearlsandscarlett.co.uk

Rachel Helen Designs 07789 070298Bespoke handmade jewellery for the individual. Vintage recycled, bridal & precious collections available. Each piece is totally uniquewww.rachelhelendesigns.com

Reams Stationery Centre 01332 293826Stationery and craft supplies in Derby City Centre.

Red Pepper Pictures Photography 07973 443528Commercial and contemporary photography.www.redpepperpictures.com

Ribbon 01332 369088Independent womenswear boutique with beautiful fashion, jewellery and accessorieswww.ribbonderby.co.uk

Samways 01332 368849Range of adult and children’s bikes for sale. Repairs also undertaken.www.ukcyclestore.com

Sazoo 01332 200160Christening and occasionwear for children.www.sazoo.co.uk

Scraggy and Finch 01332 206253Fashion jewellery and gifts for all occasions.

Sheena Holland 01332 383166Vintage headbands, jewellery, clutches and corsages.www.sheenaholland.com

Shooz 4 kidz 01332 341927All shoes fitted by trained staff. Large selection of school shoes.www.shooz4kids.co.uk

Silvarious 01332 988944Handcrafted silver jewellery and distinctive gifts.

For further information, call Sarah on 07905 902618,email [email protected] or visit www.bling-unlimited.com

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NEW Smallprint-Silver Jewellery Keepsakes 07708 150290

Capture a precious moment in time with a unique item of jewellery hand-crafted in fine silver. From fingerprints to those first drawings. A wide range of pendants, charms, cufflinks and keyrings.www.smallprint.com

Strike Zone 01332 552273Range of sports products and children’s PE kits.www.strikezone.uk.com

Studio in the Park 01332 298274Gifts, handpainted furniture and cake decorating section.

The Little Dog Gorgeous baby gifts. www.thelittledog.co.uk

The Greenery 01332 832500Beautiful designer florist based in Duffield.www.thegreenery.uk.com

Tom Brown 01332 202373Beautiful childswear from Gant, Ralph Lauren, Burberry. Newborn to Age 14 years.www.tombrowns.uk.com

Venture - Photographs 01332 227790A different type of portrait photography.www.venturephotography.co.uk

Vintage Bluebird Crafts & Interiors 01335 347515Gifts and interiors based in Ashbourne.www.vintagebluebird.co.uk

Wooden Toys Direct 01246 810059Beautiful wooden children’s toys.www.wooden-toys-direct.co.uk

Woodlands School Uniform 0790 4646085Woodlands blazers, ties and PE wear.

Young Ideas 01332 291478 (Derby) or 01335 342095 (Ashbourne)Designer Fashion for women in Derby and Ashbourne. www.youngideasfashion.com

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUAvon 0771 8997178Avon products and consultant opportunities.

Darley Abbey & Allestree Cleaners/ 01332 557974 Job Opportunities 07504 857436Due to its continued growth, Darley Abbey & Allestree Cleaners Ltd is looking for more cleaners who are friendly, honest, reliable and who enjoy meeting new people. For further information contact Sue.

Federico Mahora 01332 754478 Designer Fragrance 07742 265282This Designer Fragrance/Cosmetic company is looking for consultants throughout the Derbyshire area. Hours to suit your lifestyle, giving you excellent commission. A love of perfume will come in handy, as the best way to sell your product is to WEAR your product! Alternatively, why not host a fragrance party and get 10% of the party orders for your yourself? Call Buckso or email [email protected]

Forever Living - Aloe Vera Company 07746 705311Aloe Vera products and business opportunity. Call Helen for details.

Join Jamie at Home today 07980 212553 and earn more money instantlyWork in partnership with Jamie Oliver selling his exclusive designer-led collection of Jamie homeware products and earn an additional income today - no prior experience needed. Just by holding two home parties a week (that’s 6 hrs work), you can earn more than £520 per month!! To share in Jamie Oliver’s success and be part of the team call Adele 07980 212553.

Precious Memories 0777 925160Precious Memories Unique Gifts have business opportunities for both 2d Impressions and 3d Casting franchises, Jewellery Agents & Jewellery Makers. Call or email [email protected]

Sticky Fingers Cookery Parties Janet Cousins Business Franchise Opportunities 07745 305090A great full or part-time business opportunity with limited outlay and a proven formula. The franchise offers a complete package of materials and equipment combined with training in basic cookery, hygiene qualification, marketing and ongoing support. HAIR AND BEAUTYActu’Elle Hair Salon, Duffield 01332 842773www.actuelle.co.uk

Allure Beauty 01332 364672

Angel Nails, Green Lane, Derby 01332 366292

Archers Health & Beauty 01332 385385www.archers-beauty.co.uk

Avril Tozer 01332 550511A truly individual and unhurried experience

Ever dreamedof owning yourown business?Following the success of her Children’s Cookery party format at Willington Green Deli, which has been hugely popular with children, aged 5 and upwards, Janet Cousins is now launching her new Franchise Business “Sticky Fingers Cookery Parties.”

This great business idea is now being expanded throughout Derbyshire and franchises are available across the county. It makes a great full or part-time

business, with limited outlay and a proven formula - ideal for those who enjoy party fun and want to manage their working week. Parties can be held in your own home, the customer’s or a convenient local venue.

The franchise offers a complete package of materials and equipment combined with training in basic cookery, a national Food Hygiene Qualification, marketing and lots of ongoing support.

If this sounds like you, contact Janet Cousins on 07745 305090 for more information.

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Lisa Stevens 07899 870883/01332 552292Fully qualified ITEC & Beauty Therapist. Creative cutting and colouring in the convenience of your own home at reasonable rates.

Mark Scott, St Peter’s Way, Derby 01332 340538www.hairbymark.co.uk

Mark Scott, Belper 01773 882884www.hairbymark.co.uk

SAKS 01332 821335www.saks.co.uk

Sally Montague - Old Hall 01332 331133More than just a haircut! Salon and Spa for all your beauty needswww.sallymontague.co.uk

Sally Montague - Belper 01773 822520Ideally located for clients north of the city to avoid the traffic and find easy parkingwww.sallymontague.co.uk

Sally Montague- University Atrium 01332 622713Not just for students! But a salon with permanent student discountswww.sallymontague.co.uk

Sadler Spring 01332 208591Oriental Fish pedicures, Jessica manicures, pedicures and Geleration nails. Vitamins, juices, health supplements, aloe vera products. Nutritionist and yoga classes.www.sadlerspring.co.uk

Sassy Hair & Beauty, Allestree 01332 554111totallysassy.co.uk

Staffords Salon 01332 553301 Now under new management and with a new team of stylists. New product range including Label M styling products and a colour range by Wella. See advert for details for 50% off colours in November and 50% off a Cut and Finish in January to March 2013.

The Nu Yu Beauty Rooms, Belper 01773 824356

The Retreat Beauty, Hair & Tanning, Belper 01773 599000www.theretreatderbyshire.com

Toni and Guy 01332 344444www.toniandguy.com

Tula Beauty, Duffield 01332 840203

Utopia for Beauty, Park Farm, Allestree 01332 559376A range of beauty treatment, including Botox and Dermal Fillers

Warings 01332 207607www.waringhairsalon.co.uk

Wendy Rutherford 07903 069439Mobile Aesthetic Nurse, botox and fillers

White Feather Beauty 01332 544757www.whitefeatherbeauty.co.uk

B Beauty, Duffield 01332 841632

Beauty Matters, Mickleover 01332 523101www.beautymatters-derby.co.uk

Bliss Health and Beauty, Littleover 01332 367717www.blisshealthand beauty.co.uk

Capulet Spa 01332 299117

Citrus Hair and Beauty Ltd 01332 671086www.citrus hair.co.uk

Click Spa 01332 546090Beauty Spa located within the Cathedral Quarter Hotel, Derbywww.thefinessecollection.com

Cream Hair & Beauty Studio, Littleover 01332 239685www.creambeautyderby.co.uk

Cuco Hair & Beauty 01332 203431Luxurious hair and beauty under one roof.www.cucohair.com

Dashing Diva Nails 07899 87088314 Day Gel Nails for fingers and Toes.

Deda 01332 370911Come to the colourful CUBE café|bar on a Tuesday morning from 11am and take some time to relax while you are manicured and massaged. The CUBE is a child friendly environment with plenty of space for buggies and kids, we have colouring and a toy box to keep little ones entertained while you relaxwww.deda.uk.com

Edelweiss Skin Care Centre 01332 842398A wide range of beauty treatments including waxing, manicures, facials, massage, geleration nails and more.www.edelweiss-skincarecentre.co.uk

Eye Candy 01332 344577www.eyecandyhair.co.uk

Face Up 01332 368195Babington Lane, Derby.

Gorjus 01332 363330Ashbourne Road, Derby.

Jemma Elizabeth 07800 744649Wedding and Special Occasion Make-Up Specialist. Semi-permanent lashes, perfect eyelashes, spray tans, Orly Fx gel nail varnish.www.beautybright.co.uk

Hayley Bennett Hair Salon, Allestree 01332 556388

Head to Toe 07800 744649Mobile BeautyTherapist www.headtotoetherapy.vpweb.co.uk

Keith Hall Hair, Sadler Gate 01332 372237www.kh.co.uk

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A Little Something 07801 582214For a fabulous night in with the girls, why not have a jewellery party with ‘a little something’.The jewellery collections include sterling silver and costume jewellery ranging from £5-£50.

Alterations & Adaptions 07739 937080Alterations and small soft furnishing projects undertaken.

NEW Armitage-Winter 01332 292948Approachable, professional Chartered Accountants firm, run by Jane Winter, providing a friendly service to owner-managed businesses and individuals, helping with tax returns, accounts, bookkeeping, tax advice and much more. [email protected]

Bits and Creases 01332 332323 / 07760 767549How valuable is your time? Derby’s complete ironing service (Pick up and drop off)www.bitsandcreases.co.uk

Body Shop at Home Parties 01283 814179A fun way to earn extra [email protected]

Chameleon School of Construction 01283 215105Womens’s Only DIY Courseswww.chameleonschoolof construction.co.uk

Dinner Dating UK 07875 168930

NEW Emma Clevely Beautiful newborn, baby and family photography. Studio or location photoshoot only £25. 10% discount on product prices for Polly’s List readers. Also now offering fun photobooths for kids parties and [email protected].

Forever Living - Aloe Vera Company 07746 705311Stabilized aloe vera products and business opportunity, call Helen for a free DVD Helen Knight

Friargate Alterations 01332 722367High quality clothing alterations.

Funky Feet Franchise opportunities 07976 840372

Headlines by Julie 01332 551440Ladies and Mens Hair. Late night opening Wed, Thurs and Friday.

Just Lilly Jewellery Parties 07757 242317A Fabulous night in with the girls.

The Language Corner 07766 760198www.thelanguagecorner.co.uk

TopMatch Derby 01332 650155Matches, Dates, Relationships and Companionship.www.derby.topmatch-uk.com

FITNESSBuggyBabes 07968 378227The Ultimate fitness class for new mums.www.buggybabes.com

Abs and Core 01332 513219 ext141Littleover Community School

Allestree Netball Club 07981 282531

Ballroom 01332 513219 ext141Littleover Community School

Bfree Fitness 01332 525484Ashbourne Road, Derbywww.bfreefitness.co.uk

Bottom Line Fitness 01332 664836Fitness suite and personal training.www.bottomlinefitness.co.uk

David Lloyd 01332 821801

Deda 01332 370911

Disco Groove 01332 513219 ext141Littleover Community School

DW Sports Fitness (Pride Park) 0844 2495304Elite Fitness

Etwall Leisure Centre 01283 733 348

Fitness First 0844 5712852

LA Fitness 08431 701077www.lafitness.co.uk

Ladies Only Gym Sessions, Allestree 01332 551921 ext 143Held at Woodlands School. Fully equipped gym with all of the latest equipment.

Lighter Life 01332 874048

Line Dancing 01332 513219 ext 141Littleover Community School

Marriott Breadsahll Priory 01332 836002

Matt Carlin Personal Trainer Email Matt at [email protected]

Mickleover Court Hotel

Nordic Walking 07828 472178

Salsa Dance Class Littleover 01332 513219 ext141Littleover Community School

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Straw Fitness 07715 572151Personalised training, fitness & Nutrition plans, support & advice between sessions, progress evaluation, individual & small group sessions on request, studio, home or outdoors. Call Louise on 07715 572151 or email [email protected]

The Ladies Club 01332 294555Unique ladies only 30 minute workout. Fantastic inch loss and weight loss.www.the-ladies-club.co.uk

Virgin Active 01332 287900www.virginactive.co.uk

Willows Sports Centre 01332 204004

Zumba Classes 07875 313201Weekly classes at St Benedicts School, Darley Abbey HEALTH & WELLBEING

NEW About Backs and Bones 01332 553332

At About Backs & Bones we pride ourselves on taking your pain seriously. You will benefit from our honest opinion about your problem and how we plan to remedy it - keeping treatments to a minimum. Call us to book a consultation.www.aboutbacksandbones.com

Be-ing Counselling and Psychotherapy Katherine Ackroyd 07808 584203 Ambika Erin Connelly 07960 987622 Rosheen Hopwell 07976 561749 Teresa Sharman 07979 915026www.being-psychotherapy.co.uk

Jo Bailey Counselling & Psychotherapy 07553 096511Therapy for depression, anxiety, bereavement, relationship difficulties, abuse and trauma as well as everyday stress of life.www.jobaileycounsellingandpsychotherapy.co.uk

Community Weight Loss Challenge! 07531 566651

Divorce Support Group 07977 328758A unique service to give support to those who are divorcing, separating or divorced.www.divorcesupportgroup.co.uk

Health and Wellbeing for Life 01332 898917/07971 583941Personal programmes to meet your needs!

Kilburn Osteopaths 01332 780580www.kilburnosteopaths.co.uk

Lianelle Counselling 01332 840485Ring Shirley for details.

Lighter Life 01332 345086Ring Jayne Lambert for details.

Lotus Therapeutics 07950 568635

Osteopathy Derby Ltd 01332 556293Based at Park Farm, Allestree.www.osteopathyderby.co.uk

Pure Essentials, Duffield 01332 842116Town Street, Duffield.

Presses Express - Ironing 0115 976 0926

Reiki Therapist (Nicola Read) 07984 887748Usui System of Natural Healing [email protected]

Rosemary Conley 01332 855116Contact Susan Booth.

Shape Fitness 01332 830004

Slimming Worldwww.slimmingworld.com

The Bridge Centre for Natural Health 01332 521270Offering a wide range of different alternative health treatments.www.bridgecentrederby.com

Tsuboki 07908 254175Japanese Facial Massage. It is a ‘full body massage’ and ‘natural facelift’ combined into a relating and restorative health giving treatment.www.soulstonetherapies.co.uk

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for the homeAlphabet Gift & Home 01332 513033Newly extended shop now offering a beautiful range of furniture and home accessories.www.thealphabetgiftshop.co.uk

Amanda Hamilton 07798 782092Friendly and professional Interior Design advice, full range of made to measure curtains, blinds, soft furnishings and upholstery, including service preparing houses to sell or rental. Continued exclusive range of stunning vintage deckchairs. Please enquire for more [email protected]

Darley Abbey & Allestree 01332 557974 Cleaners Limited 07504 857436Busy Mum? Professional cleaning services, honest reliable cleaners

Home Boutique 01332 863706Beautiful gifts and home interiors. Unit C, Williams Yard, Melbourne, Derby. DE73 8JR

James B Marley Carpentry 07971 227665 and Joinery Services 01332 558464Friendly & reliable service, competitive prices, no job too small, over 15 years experience.

Lavender Grey 01773 881020Bridgefoot Belper. Beautiful interiors and accessorieswww.lavendergrey.com

NEW Kate’s Painting and Decorating 07929 268309

Need a decorator? Kate’s quality, but friendly decorating service is perfect for your home or commercial space. Quotations are free - no obligation.www.katespaintinganddecorating.co.uk

Matthew Morris Furniture 01332 298460Beautiful Handmade Bespoke Kitchens and Furniture.

NEW Onsite Windows 07779 362829Don’t move, improve! Windows, doors and conservatories from Onsite. Family run business with a friendly and reliable service. FREE quotations, no obligations. Supply only or fitting service available. Email enquiries to [email protected] or call 0777 362829.www.onsitewindows.co.uk

Pure Home 01332 841840Interior Design Service, fabric & poles, curtains, blinds, soft furnishings. Also wallpapers, paints, lighting, accessories and interior accessories. www.pure-home.co.uk

Studio in the Park 07920 515254

Markeaton Park Craft VillageBeautiful home interiors & hand painted furniture. Wide range of gifts, jewellery & accessories. Free customer parking opposite the Studio.

Strawberry House Interiors 01332 814370

Sundial Style 07809 828653/07749 298794King Street Belper. Beautiful objects from around the world including Spanish Pottery, solid wood furniture, rugs, leather pouffes, handpainted tagines, glassware, gifts and accessories.

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foodDarby and Joan 07976 409518Beautiful vintage china and crockery to hire. Perfect for christenings, weddings and garden parties. Afternoon tea party menus available with finger sandwiches, scones, layer cakes, all freshly made to order. Email [email protected]

Deda 01332 370911CUBE café|bar at Déda for breakfast, lunch and dinner and everything in between. Children’s and Adult’s menu to delight the tastebuds. Toys available for little ones to play with.www.deda.uk.com

Ecclesbourne Plant Centre and Tea Rooms. Wirksworth Road, Duffield, DE56 4AQ

Fresh Basil, Belper 01773 828882www.freshbasil.co.uk

Gwen’s Sweet Treats 01332 760902 / 07842 130046Beautiful handmade cakes and cupcakes made to order for all occasions including Weddings, birthdays and Christenings. Check out my facebook page for photos. Email Gwen at [email protected] or call for further details.

Hackwood Farm 01332 528300Now Open! Farm shop and cafe.

Heage Windmill 01773 853579Fresh ground flour

Highfields Happy Hens 01283 732083Large farm shop offering a range of farm produce, child friendly Tea Room serving light meals & cakes. Open Farm. www.highfieldshappyhens.co.uk

Jack Rabbits - The People’s Grocer 01332 349966Open from 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday, Saturday untill 7pm. Bistro evenings every Thursday. 50 Queen Street, Derbywww.jackrabbitskitchen.co.uk

Miss Piggy’s 01332 986121Our delicious range of homemade traybakes and cakes are created from classic recipes, enriched with a huge dollop of fun! Our truly naughty treats are perfect for parties or gifts. Cupcake parties, catering and bbq’s also available. Contact [email protected] or call us on the above number.www.misspiggys.co.uk

Number 5 bar 01332 343250Award winning Jazz bar.www.number-five.co.uk

Peak District Farm Shop, 01335 310436Nr Ashbournewww.peakdistrictfarmshop.co.uk

Platters at the Mill 01332 200500Quality buffets and business lunches. Available for collection or delivery.www.plattersatthemill.co.uk

NEW Baked Artisan Bakery and Café 01332 346804

Delicious home cooked food and freshly baked bread. 16 The Strand, Cathedral Quarter, Derby. DE1 1BEwww.baked-derby.com

Bennetts Coffee Shop 01332 344261www.bennettsirongate.co.uk

Betty’s Farm Shopwww.bettysfarm.co.uk

Bluebell Dairy, Locko Road 01332 673924

Broadway, Duffield Road 01332 556100Children now welcome when dining.

NEW Buffalo Brownies 07777 687622

Gourmet chocolate brownies and fudge blondies, handmade in Hilton, Derbyshire. An ever-increasing range of flavours available online, via local stocklists and by special request. Have you found your flavour? Call, email or visit our website. Email [email protected]

Chatsworth Farm Shop 01246 583392www.chatsworth.org

Cherry Tree Farm, Willington 01283 701785Child friendly dining with indoor play area.

Costco 01332 680800

Croots Farm Shop, Duffield 01332 843032www.croots.co.uk

Crow Wood Farm Shop 01332 281296www.crowwoodfarm.co.uk

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QUAD 01332 290606Open daily from 9.00 am. Serving breakfast, lunch, light snacks and evening meals and tapas and a fully licensed bar Family friendly with children’s menu and highchairs.www.derbyquad.co.uk

Quirky Cookies and Cakes 01332 610997Amazing novelty iced biscuits, bespoke celebration cakes, muffins, cup cakes and more.www.quirkycookiesandcakes.co.uk

Scaddows Farm Shop & Tea Rooms 01332 865709Farm shop, tea rooms and pick your own fruit.

Sound Bites 01332 291369Organic food delivery. www.soundbites.org.uk

Studio in the Park 07920 515254Cakes for all occasions made to order and cake decorations for sale. Visit our new cake section inside the Studio at Markeaton Park.

TGI Fridays 0844 6920319

The Beetroot Treet 01332 873929The cafe in the gallery.www.thebeetroottree.com

The Butler’s Pantry, Mickleover 01332 519007Tea room by day, intimate bistro by nightwww.butlerspantryderby.co.uk

The Food Hub 01332 836631

The Garden Restaurant 01332 700800At Swarkestone Nursery. Visit Derby’s award winning restaurant.www.swarkestonenursery.co.uk

The Red Olive Catering Co 01332 331866www.theredolive.co.uk

Willington Green Deli 01283 704304Cosy café and delicatessen, specialising in local and home cooked produce. www.willingtongreendeli.co.uk

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Jack Rabbits - Just some of our most frequently asked questions…

I’ve heard you now open on Sundays?

Indeed we are! We’ve listened to the pleas from our loyal customers, and now

open our doors from 10.00am - 2.00pm, offering our extensive breakfast menu,

which includes our legendary Full English offering, perfect for lazy grazing on a

Sunday, with no urgency to spring from your beds!

You recently provided the food for my neighbours birthday party, is this a regular service you provide?Yes, we have various menus available to suit all budgets and provide a wide service in outside catering, from cold fork buffets to hot suppers, along with a delightful range of canapés and sharing platters.

My sister is Gluten intolerant, if we

were to come and dine with you, would

there be choices within your menu to

accommodate this?We recognise that there are many dietary needs amongst our customers, which

can often make it difficult to find somewhere to dine out, and with this in mind not

only have a number of dishes within our menu that would be suitable, including

gluten free crackers to accompany our platters, and a range of cakes. We have

a number of vegetarian offerings, and dishes suitable for those who are lactose

intolerant.

It’s my husbands birthday next month, and we’re looking for somewhere to meet up with family for lunch, is it possible to book a table?We are deliberate in not taking bookings for our tables, ensuring that our customers can always drop by with the confidence that any wait for a table will only be for a short time. Even during our busiest periods, we encourage you to peruse the menu and place your order, to enable our kitchen team to start preparing your meal, and we guarantee you’ll be seated ahead of your food being served. It might seem like an unorthodox approach, but it works!

I’ve heard that you provide 10 meals to take away and pop in my freezer for just £45. Can you tell me more about this?Our smaller store next door but one to our Dining Hall offers a range of meals daily, all cooked and ready to take away and reheat at your convenience. The extensive menu is deliberate in offering dishes that are time consuming, laborious in their preparation and that re –heat without marring the flavour of the dish, all cooked in the shop on our beautiful Aga. Our Freezer Meal deal provides you with 5 varieties of dishes, 2 of each, designed for you to pop in your freezer and keep on standby for those evenings when time is prohibitive, or for when cooking is simply not on the agenda.

I was recently lucky enough to win a

beautiful hamper donated by yourselves

to our school fundraising event, and

wanted to give one to my father in law

for his birthday, are they available in

Our enviable hampers are available from our Food Hall, located within our larger

store. You can determine exactly what items are included, giving you control

over both the cost and ensuring that they will be agreeable with the recipients

tastes, and they can include a selection of cheeses from our deli, Fresh Artisan

Breads, Ales and Wines, chutneys and pickles, Oils and Vinegars, Chocolates and

Biscuits, Jams and Preserves, Table Condiments, our Jack Rabbits Cookbook,

and cooked meats and antipasti...the list is endless. The hampers themselves are

built within recycled wooden wine boxes, and we encourage them to be planted

up after to transform them into a herb garden, using packs of seeds we include

in the hamper.

My children, aged 5 and 7 really enjoy all the foods I eat, but their appetites are much smaller...do you have a childrens menu that doesn’t just offer nuggets and beans?We recognise that many children enjoy the same food as their parents, and want a similar offering, and with this in mind we have a menu prepared for our younger audience which is based around our main menu, and we also have handmade artisan pizzas available daily. 50 Queen Street, Derby

01332 349966 www.jackrabbitskitchen.co.uk

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I’m regularly asked to organise food

for business lunches at the office where

I work, and am struggling to find

somewhere that offers good quality

freshly made cold platters, is this

something you are able to provide?

We have a number of choices available to support business lunches, from

simple filled ciabatta cobs served alongside handmade pastries and cakes

through to buffet style offerings of carved meats, delicious tarts, various salads,

cheeseboards and desserts. For more details, please telephone our store on

01332 349966.

I walked by your shop the other evening on my way back from the theatre and noticed that you were busy with guests dining, are you open every night?We are open until 6.00pm in the evenings; however, we do host many events on a Thursday evening between 7.00pm and 10.00pm,from our ever popular Bistro nights to Wine Tasting events, Tapas evenings, and other seasonal events. All the details of these can be found in store; alternatively you can sign up to our newsletter by emailing us at [email protected]

I’m trying to shop more local for my kitchen ingredients, avoiding the supermarkets, and a friend mentioned that your cafe housed a Food Hall which encompasses large counters of cheeses and meats, and all manner of store cupboard essentials; can you tell me more about what you stock please?Our Food Hall has been alikened to an Aladdin’s cave! Our deli counters are bursting with a huge selection of hand produced cheeses from both the British Isles and the continent, and we offer a wide range of fresh antipasti produce including cured meats and olives. We have fresh fruit and vegetables available, and shelves piled high with non perishable produce, such as chutneys and jams, biscuits, flour and baking ingredients, fresh free range eggs, table sauces and dried ingredients. We drive daily to The Loaf in Crich to bring their incredible artisan breads to the city, which include a range of Sourdoughs, Spelt and Rye breads, alongside the traditional batch loaves and bloomers, all of which sell out during the course of a day, such is the demand for fresh bread.

My mother recently confided that she’d dropped her empty casserole dishes into you to fill with various dishes that she’d chosen from your menu, which took all the stress away when she had friends for dinner last weekend. It sounds like an easy route to a great dinner party; can you explain more about the service?Its the perfect way to enjoy your own dinner party without all the hours slaving over the stove! We need to know at least 48 hours in advance of exactly what foods you would like us to prepare from our menu, and you can drop your own dishes in for use to use, or alternatively we can use our own dishes which you simply return to us after the event. We can assist with menu ideas, help compile a menu to take into account any dietary needs, and have it available for collection on the day required.

I’m struggling to find a gift for my friends

birthday, but know how much she loves

coming into your store; is it possible to

buy a gift voucher for her?

We have gift vouchers available in store, which can be produced to any amount,

and can be redeemed in part or full across both our stores. A great gift for that

hard to buy for friend or relative, they can shop in our food hall, enjoy a dining

experience with us, invest in our merchandise such as our oak and walnut

chopping and serving boards, or treat themselves to some of our takeaway meals.

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petsAllestree Pet Supplier 01332 553407Park Farm Centre, Allestree

Animal Licensing, 01332 641333

Derby City CouncilAnimal licenses for those animals classed as dangerous.

Barking Mad 01332 523777Dogs stay with host families rather than kennels.

Black Lab Blue Sky 01159 301257One to one dog training and behaviour management.

Blagreaves Veterinary Centre 01332 776671Littleover

Brookfields Farm Boarding Kennels 01332 668767West Road, Derby.

Carbonel Cat Care 07914 004021Cat Sitting Service

Cats Whiskers 01283 703250/07725 941421Boarding for Cats. West Farm Stenson Derby

Coach House Pet Photographs 01332 825814

Derby Pet Sitters 01283 703296/07979053626Willington

Dogs Paws 01283 703250/07725 941421Boarding for Dogs. West Farm Stenson Derby

Feeling Woof 07976 823930Dog training and boarding.www.feelingwoof.co.uk

Hillway Kennels 01332 673837Ockbrook, Derby

K9 and Cat Services 01332 552637Derbywww.k9andcatservices.co.uk

Kennelgate Pet Food Superstore 01332 752011London Road, Alvastonwww.kennelgate.co.uk

Longcroft Boarding Kennels 01332 518776Staker Lane, Derby.

PDSA 01332 345771Derby Veterinary Centre, 200 City Gate, London Road, Derby.

Pampered Pooch 01332 368887www.pamperedpoochderby.co.uk

Pets at Home Ltd 01332 835507Meteor Centre, Derby.

Pride Park Veterinary Centre 01332 678333

Radbourne Boarding Kennels 01332 510543

RSPCA 01332 34462045 Abbey Street, Derby.

Scarsdale Veterinary Group 01332 345191www.scarsdalevets.com

Saint Leonard Veterinary Centre 01332 345119134-136 Osmaston Road, Derby. Now offering a budget routine visit for only £15. www.slvets.co.uk

Supapet 01332 345126Poultry Market, Market Hall, Derby.

The Covert Dog Hydrotherapy 01332 705377

Unit and Boarding KennelsChellaston

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