Under-Fives
Things to do with Young Children in Derbyshire and Staffordshire

Activities for Children Under Five

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Signing

Happy Hands Baby Signing Music Group

6 Cavendish Drive
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 1SR Contact: Carolyn Browne
Tel: 01335 346430
E-mail: Holmesand.Browne@virgin.net
Classes from September during term time. Initially two classes on Tuesdays, but more will be added if there is a demand.

TinyTalk Baby Signing Classes: Long Eaton, Alvaston

Learn to communicate with your baby, before they can talk, using well known nursery rhymes and BSL. All in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Ages newborn - two years.
Contact: Melanie Thomas
Tel: 07739551018
E-mail: melaniet@tinytalk.co.uk
Wednesdays 10-11 am term time at St John's Church Hall, Canal St, Long Eaton
Tuesdays 10-11 am term time at St' Mary's Church Hall, Barrett St, Alvaston

TinyTalk Baby Signing Classes: Oakwood, Littleover & Allestree

Sing nursery rhymes and learn everyday baby signs, followed by playtime and refreshments. Ages newborn – 2 years. Contact: Lindsey Air
Tel: 07973 516 426
E-mail: lindseya@tinytalk.co.uk

TinyTalk Baby Signing Classes: Chesterfield

Contact: Tracey Spooner
Tel: 01246 860076
E-mail: traceys@tinytalk.co.uk

Love and Cuddles Ltd Baby Signing

223 Woolley Bridge Rd
Hadfield
Glossop
SK13 1BW
Tel: 07721 314138
E-mail: harlequindance@hotmail.com
Contact: Lisa Norris
Classes for babies to 2 years

Swimming

Swimming: Ashbourne

Parent and Baby: Tuesdays 12.30-1.30, Thursdays 9.30-10.30
Family Splash (under 9's): Saturday 1.30-2.30
Family Session: Sunday 9.00-12.30
Lessons start and 3 and a half. Children can be added to the waiting list from 3. Ashbourne Leisure Centre
Clifton Road
Ashbourne
DE6 1AA
Tel: 01335 343712
E-mail: leisure@ashbournedddc.fsnet.co.uk

Swimming: Uttoxeter

Splish Splash: Mondays 10.00-10.30
Parent and pre-school: Thursdays 10.30-11.00
Aqua Babes, swimming lessons for parent and child from 18 months to 3 years of age: Thursdays 1.30-3.00
Aqua Tots, for children from 3 - 4 years old: Wednesdays 1.30-3.00,Thursdays 9.30-10.30.
Lessons from 4 years old
Private lessons available
Uttoxeter Leisure Centre
Tel: 01889 562844
Fax: 01889 569891
E-mail: uttoxeter.leisurecentre@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk

Swimming: Waterhouses

Family swim: Sundays 3-5 pm and Wednesdays 6.45 - 8 pm.
Adult 1.80 pounds, child 1.50 pounds, under-fives free.
Enquiries Clare 01538 308591, Sue 01538 308754, Nikki 01538387719.
Turn right at the George towards Waterfall then turn left at the school.
Tel: 01538308754
E-mail: sue.edwards24@btinternet.com

Swimming: Matlock

Swimming lessons for the under-fives with no waiting list. Imperial Road
Matlock
Derbyshire
Tel: 01629 582843

Church

Edward Bear Club

Ten minutes of "Fun-worship" at St Oswalds Church, Ashbourne
10.30 am every Thursday during term time.
Followed by tea, biscuits and play in the Church rooms.

Mayfield Sunday School

Every other Sunday from 10.30 am until 11.30 am
"Attending Sunday School is good fun for all children and can be beneficial in allowing them to mix with children outside their year group in a safe and caring environment."
Contact: Margaret Mansfield
Tel: 01335 343791

St John's Sunday School

9.15 am Sundays. Starts in church (Buxton Road, Ashbourne) then moves to St John's Community Centre.
Contact: Beverley Oakley
Tel: 01335 342001

Sunday Club

SUNDAY 11am. Activities by age group including 4-6 yrs. During term-time Sunday Clubs for several age-groups are held for 30 mins during the family service. This service also includes various children's items. A Creche is provided for your younger children.
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 3DP
support@inmatlock.com

Footsteps

Tuesdays, 6.15 pm. Age: reception - year 5. Nearly 40 children having fun - a good, friendly mix of boys and girls across the age range. Got your ears ready for a fun quiz? Or a story? Body ready for action songs and games? Hands ready for crafts? What about team games?
Steep Turnpike Church
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 3DP
support@inmatlock.com

Music

Music with Mummy - Uttoxeter, Ashbourne

Music sessions for babies to four-year-olds
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Mayfield Church Hall
Mondays: Uttoxeter
Contact: Joan Wallington
Tel: 01889 568880

Do Re Mi Music Group

Tuesday mornings, Cornerstone Cafe, Ashbourne

Music with Mummy - Chesterfield

Music, percussion and fun for one to four year olds. Jolly Babies class for birth to one. Make friends in a relaxed and safe atmostphere. Classes available in Chesterfield. Prospect Road
Old Whittington
Chesterfield
Tel: 07875 334 298
E-mal: w_barnett@hotmail.co.uk
Contact: Wendy Barnett

Kimble's Music

Fun for both grown ups and children. The music is lively and upbeat, mostly from New Zealand. Use many props and puppets, a colourful parachute, stretchy lycra, small and large balls as well as a variety of instruments. The classes last for 45 minutes and the children have a drink, story and sticker at the end.

Mini Music

The Partington Theatre
Henry St
Glossop
Derbyshire
Tel: 01457 891461
Music for babies, toddlers and pre school children. Songs with the cello, puppets,dancing,percussion instruments, games. Tuesdays 9.30, 10.30, and 11.30am. Free refreshments at 10.15 and 11.15 am. £4 drop-in, £3 in advance (siblings half price).

Tots Tune-Time

Classes run on Monday mornings for two age groups: 0-2yrs - 09.45-10.15am, 2-4yrs - 10.50-11.30am. Stay behind after each class for a cuppa and a chat and to meet other families in the area. Experience music with your child through a combination of vocal and instrumental activities, including nursery rhymes, songs and games. All activities are designed to help develop social interaction between children and the people around them.
Eccleshall Methodist Church Hall
Eccleshall
Staffordshire
Tel: 01785 859979
E-mail: totstunetime@hotmail.com
Contact: Helen Shilvock

Music with Mummy - Stafford

Wildwood Community Centre
Stafford
Tel: 01889 569986
E-mail: rachel-fuller@talk21.com
Fridays at 10.30am. Contact Rachel Fuller.

Twistin' Tots

Music and movement from birth - preschool. Lots of nursery ryhmes, songs and activities to keep children entertained.

Kindermusik

4 Spinners Way
Belper
DE56 0HR
Tel: 01773 826414
E-mail: info@steppingstones-music.co.uk

Dancing

Dance and Movement

Parent & Toddler Dance & Movement for parents & children from 2-4 years
Rosette Disco for 4-6 year olds
Uttoxeter Leisure Centre
Tel: 01889 562844
Fax: 01889 569891
E-mail: uttoxeter.leisurecentre@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk

Tuesday mornings at Belvedere Park Club, Burton-on-Trent. Friday mornings at the Big Top Fun Centre, Off Town Meadows Way, Uttoxeter. Contact Pat Miller
Tel: 07973 478 444
E-mail: info@patmillerdance.co.uk

French Lessons from Nathalie Quigley
For 2 to 5 year olds. Morning or early afternoon. Price and session length is around £3.50 for a 30-40 minute session.
Tel: 01335 346627
nathalie.quigley@ntlworld.com

French Lessons

French Lessons from Mrs Harmon
Doveridge and home sessions
Tel: 01889 565393

Softplay and Gym

Softplay: St Oswalds

Thursdays 1.30 - 3 pm. Contact:
Marie
St Oswalds School Hall
Mayfield Road
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
Tel: 07738007803
marie@organiclittleangles.co.uk

Soft Play: Mickleover

Mickleover Community Centre
Mondays and Thursdays 10.00 am - 3 pm
Sundays 10.30 am - 2 pm

Tiny Tumblers

Soft play, bouncy castle and gymnastic equipment. For 6 months to pre-school.
Uttoxeter Leisure Centre
Tel: 01889 562844
Fax: 01889 569891
Mondays 2.00-2.45, Tuesdays 1.00-2.00.
E-mail: uttoxeter.leisurecentre@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk

Gym Kids

Fun, educational gymnastics classes for pre-school children run by a qualified British Gymnastics coach.
Ashbourne Leisure Centre
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
Tel: 07717 065095
E-mail: ybilletop49@btinteret.com

Gym Kids

Pre-school introduction to gymnastics.
Uttoxeter Leisure Centre
Tel: 01889 562844
Fax: 01889 569891
Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays
E-mail: uttoxeter.leisurecentre@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk

Tumble Tots

Gymnastics programme for children ages 6 months to 7 years. Please call for class times or to book a free trial.
Contact: Julie Tatton
Dimensions
Scottia road
Tunstall
ST6 6BL
Tel 01782 533872
julie.tatton@tumbletots.com

Tumble Tots

Whitwick, Loughborough, Ashby, Burton-on-Trent and Measham
Contact: Wendy Campbell
Tel: 01509 414826

Toddler Keep Fit

The Gateway Centre
Grandstand Rd
Derby
Tel 07984 875400
Contact: Jacqui
Wednesdays 9.30-10.30 am. Balance, co-ordination, games: qualified coaches.

Toy Libraries

Toy Library, Wirksworth

Health Education Room
Hannage Brook Medical Centre
Wirksworth
Tel: 0845 0092084
The Wirksworth Toy Library meets upstairs in the Health Education Room of Hannage Brook Medical Centre, Wirksworth. The Library runs fortnightly on the first and third Tuesday afternoons of each month (1.30-3 pm).

Toy Libraries, Staffordshire

Jill Schultz
Tel: 01785 227346
jillschultz78@aol.com
Contact Jill for your nearest toy library or more information on toy libraries.

Staveley Area Toy Library

The Stables, Staveley Hall, Staveley, Chesterfield
Tel: 01246 470696
donnalongden@aol.com Staveley Toy Library runs on Wednesday mornings 9.30 - 11.00 am during term time at The Stables, Staveley Hall for toy loans, stay and play, and coffee and chat. Loan prices are 30p - 50p per toy per fortnight. Refreshments are £1.00 for tea/coffee, squash and snack.

Arts, Crafts and Messy Play

Messy Play

The Gateway Centre
Grandstand Rd
Derby
Tel 07984 875400
Contact: Jacqui
From 5 June, Tuesdays 10.00-11:00 am. Sand and water play, painting, playdough, drawing, music and singing.

Artful Splodgers Messy Play Group

Fleet Arts Centre
The Fleet
BELPER
Derbyshire
DE56 1NU
Tel: 0845 643 2606
getmessy@artfulsplodgers.org
Lots of art, crafts and messy play for children aged between 18 months and 5 years.

Splatter Studio

Beeston, Ilkeston, Long Eaton, Sawley and Stapleford
Tel: 01159179185
info@splatterstudio.co.uk
An arts and craft group which encourages babies and toddlers to explore their creative minds. Splatter Studio provides parents/carers and children with the opportunity to meet like minded people and to create a 'master piece' to take home at the end. Best of all, they clean up the mess.

Mucky Ducks Messy Play Sessions

Belper, Allestree, Derby and Heatherton
Tel: 07834729502/ 01773 824143
mucky_ducks@yahoo.co.uk
Messy play sessions for children aged 6 months to 4 years. Activities include easel painting, hand feet painting, craft activities, sand and water play, cutting sticking, colouring, messy tactile play with glittery pasta/jelly/rice etc, play dough play, etc. Sessions are £3.50 per child and £1.50 for each additional child. No need to book. Tuesdays at The Gateway Centre, Derby 10-11 am; Wednesdays at Allestree Memorial Hall 10-11 am; Thursdays at Belper Masonic Hall 9:45-10:45am, 11:15-12:15; Fridays at Heatherton Community Centre 10-11am.

Other

Little Warriors

Tae Kwon-Do for four- to six-year-olds. The programme focuses on improving pre-school age children's basic motor and listening skills. Classes take place at Ashbourne Leisure Centre on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Fridays.
Tel: 01773 880278

Trampolining

For todlers from 2 years.
Uttoxeter Leisure Centre
Tel: 01889 562844
Fax: 01889 569891
Tuesdays and Thursdays
E-mail: uttoxeter.leisurecentre@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk

Holiday Club

Steep Turnpike Church
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 3DP
support@inmatlock.com
Special activities for children during the School Holidays, with a new theme each holiday. Summer Clubs have included "Landlubbers!" and "Desert Detectives" and last Christmas was "Christmas Crackers!" Registration is essential.

Pre-School Story Session

14-16 George Street
Glossop
Derbyshire
SK13 8AY
Tel: (01457) 853413
E-mail: help@georgestreetbooks.co.uk
See map...
Free session with stories, rhymes, songs and crafts every Friday, 10am.

Natality Baby Massage

Tel: 01773 880780
E-mail: info@natality.co.uk
A four week course for babies aged 6 weeks to crawling, held in a small friendly group. Courses are currently held in Belper and Allestree, Derby. More localities coming soon.

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