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

Activities for Children Under Five

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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: Matlock

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

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

Puddle Ducks Derbyshire

Swimming classes from birth to 5 years, join at any time.

Waterhouses C of E School
Waterfall Lane
Staffs
ST10 3HT
Tel: 01332 605729
Contact: Cate Woodrow-Smith
E-mail: derbyshire@puddleducks.com
Losehill House Hotel
Edale Road
Hope
Derbyshire
S33 6RF
Tel: 01332 605729
Contact: Cate Woodrow-Smith
E-mail: derbyshire@puddleducks.com

Parent - Toddler Swimming

11:00 am every Tuesday at the Ex Derby University Pool now operated by a Charitable Trust.
Lonsdale Swimming Pool
Chevin Avenue
Mickleover
Derby
DE3 9GW
Tel: 01332 516325
E-mail: manager@lonsdalepooltrust.org.uk
Contact: Lynda Mangnall


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 during term time. Classes on Thursdays at 2pm.

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

Baby Sensory

Barton Under Needwood Village Hall
Crowberry Lane
Burton-on-Trent
DE13 8AF
Tel: 01543 425071
E-mail: Lichfield@babysensory.co.uk
Contact: Gemma
Sensory classes offer a musical world full of exciting sensory experiences for parents and babies from light shows to bubbles, bells, rainbows, puppets, signing, games, baby whispering bonding activities. The possibilities for learning fun are endless. Every week is different, so there is always something new and exciting for the babies to experience and explore.

TinyTalk Baby Signing: Long Eaton and Alvaston

Contact: Caroline Stalker
Tel: 07739551018
E-mail: carolines@tinytalk.co.uk
Wednesdays 10-11 am and 11.30-12.30 term time at St John's Church Hall, Canal St, Long Eaton (pay termly - call Caroline for availability)
Tuesdays 1.30-2.30 at St Michael's Hall, Elvaston Lane, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 0PX (pay per class)
Help your child to communicate before they can speak - help to reduce frustration and do something special for your baby's development at the same time. Sing nursery rhymes and learn everyday baby signs based on BSL, followed by playtime and refreshments (and chocolate biscuits for parents and carers). TinyTalk classes offer relaxed, yet educational, fun.

TinyTalk Baby Sign Language Classes: Swadlincote, Ashby and Coalville

Communicate with your baby before they can talk and help develop early language skills! Classes for newborn-2 years. Come and have fun and do something special for your baby's development at the same time.
Contact: Hannah Beckitt
Tel: 07809561223
E-mail: hannahb@tinytalk.co.uk

TinyTalk Baby Sign Language Classes: Derby

Contact: Dawn Holt
Tel: 01332 781059 or 07508 732 135
E-mail: dawnh@tinytalk.co.uk
Friendly and fun classes from birth to 2 years learning basic signs while singing nursery rhymes then relaxing over toys and refreshments. A wonderful way to communicate with your baby and to make new friends.

TinyTalk Baby Signing: Alfreton, Heanor

Contact: Trish Wright
Tel: 077955 543 75
E-mail: trishw@tinytalk.co.uk
Booking essential. Come and join in the fun! We enjoy singing and signing to popular nursery rhymes and use musical instruments followed by a cuppa and biscuits for the parents while the babies play with lots of toys. Book for the term and pay £4.00 per class. Price is per family and includes all refreshments.
Thursdays 10.00am at Marlpool United Reform Church, Heanor



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

Praise and Play

Twenty minutes of church fun, praise and prayer followed by play and coffee and tea for mums and dads Every other wednesday 10 am till 11am, all welcome.
St Mary's Church
Stafford
stmarysstafford@tiscali.co.uk
Tel: 01785 220585


Music

Do Re Mi Music Group

Tuesday mornings
Cornerstone Cafe
Ashbourne
Tel: 01889 591422
E-mail: emmarpalmer@hotmail.com
Colourstrings Kindergarten Music classes for 0- 5 yr olds. Held at the Corner Stone Coffee Shop in Ashbourne on Tuesdays. Separate carefully structured classes for babies, toddlers, big-toddlers and pre-schoolers ensuring progression whilst having lots of fun.

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

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.

Moira Community Centre
Ashby Road
Moira
Swadlincote
Derbyshire
Tel: 07879 433458
kim.pott@btinternet.com
Thursdays: 9:30 babies to 18 months; 10:25 18 Months to 3 Years; 11:15 3 plus.


Measham Leisure Centre
Leicestershire
Tel: 07879 433458
kim.pott@btinternet.com
Tuesdays and Fridays.

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

Masonic Hall
Campbell Street
Belper
Tel: 07977 578359
E-mail: jax1@rp47.fsnet.co.uk
Fridays, 9.45-10.45 and 11.15-12.15 (2nd class term time only.)

Belper Community Centre
Bridge St (Behind the Library)
Belper
Tel: 07977 578359
E-mail: jax1@rp47.fsnet.co.uk
2-3pm Tuesdays.

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

Buttercups

St Helens Church Hall
Churchtown
Darley Dale
Tel: 07590 438597
E-mail: se.bailey@tiscali.co.uk
Music movement sessions for babies to 4 years. Thursdays 10.30am - 11.15am. Enjoy popular songs and nursery rhymes using fun actions, dance and props to encourage co-ordination and development. Enjoy time together with your child while they learn and interact in a fun and friendly environment. Contact Sara Bailey

Catkins

Hammerwich
Nr Lichfield
Staffordshire
Tel: 07774 481401
E-mail: catkins@such14.freeserve.co.uk

Music, dance, nursery rhymes, action songs, and lots and lots of fun for toddlesrs and their carers. Classes ranging from 6 months to 3 years. Contact Michelle Lynsey.

Hey Diddle Diddle - Singing is a Doddle!

Chesterfield Studios
44 Newbold Road
Tel: 07875 334 298
E-mail: w_barnett@hotmail.co.uk

Musical fun, singing, rhymes, actions, percussion and movement. An informal, relaxed and friendly group for children from birth to four years and their parents and carers. £2.50 per child per class. Chesterfield: Mondays at 11am, Wednesdays at 10 am, Thursdays a 11am. Cost £2.50 per child. Open throughout the school holidays. Birthday Parties also catered for and specific details can be tailored for your needs.


Dance and Drama

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

Amy's School of Dance

Disco and street dancing for under 5s to adults. Bradwell Memorial Hall Monday and Tuesday nights and Chelmonton Village Hall Wednesday nights.
Tel: 01298 85175
Mobile: 07968 116902

Parent and Child Dance and Movement Classes

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

Twirling Tots Mini Movers

4 Sandford St
Lichfield
Tel 01543 411467
E-mail elitedancing@hotmail.com
Exciting Dance class in ballet, tap and gymnastics for toddlers. Incorporating creative and fun sessions. Dress up and have fun.

Boogie Babies

127 Beckett Street
Derby
DE1 1HT
Tel: 07988 198499
E-mail derby@boogie-babies.co.uk
Funky Fun with little ones. 2nd Saturday of every month at Flares, Derby 2-5pm.

Stagecoach Early Stages


St John the Evangelist CE Primary School
Macclesfield
Tel: 01782 777345
E-mail: macclesfield@stagecoach.co.uk
Drama, dance and singing for children aged 4-6 years old. Children are taught in small groups by qualified professionals. Helps to increase confidence and self-esteem. Summer Holiday Workshops and classes for older children also available.

Oaklands Academy of Dance

Hammerwich
Nr Lichfield
Staffordshire
Tel: 01543 684446 or 07774 481401
E-mail: oaklands@such14.freeserve.co.uk

A whole range of dance and drama classes for all ages. Ballet, tap, modern jazz, freestyle, gymnastic dance, musical theatre, theatre craft, dramaetc. Contact Ann or Michelle.

Theatreworks

Unit 1
Olde English Road
Matlock
Tel: 01629 823969
Contact: Kirsty Williams
E-mail: admin@theatreworksuk.com

Drama classes for children from 3 years. Fun and exciting lessons to promote confidence and imagination.

Theatre Kittens

Tel: 0845 003 8230
Contact: Catherine Budworth
E-mail: info@theatrecats.co.uk

Theatre Cats is a stage school that opened in Burton on Trent in January 2008. It is for children and young adults aged between 2 and 16 years of age and offers drama classes at Burton's Shobnall Leisure Complex, The William Allitt School in Newhall, Mickleover's Royal British Legion in Derby and Picknall's First School in Uttoxeter.


Languages

French Lessons

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.

Orange Bear Mobile Paint a pot Studio

158 Bitham Lane
Stretton
Burton on Trent
Staffs
DE13 0HB
Tel: 07729473184
E-mail: heg@orangebear.co.uk


Story Time

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.

Story Time for Little Terras

Little Terra
21 Sadler Gate
Derby
DE1
Tel 01332 253 719

Children's Story Time on the first and last Thursday of every month at Saddler Gate's Little Terra shop. Browse through the shop whilst your little ones listen to favourite stories such as The Fish Who Could Wish and Elmer The Elephant. Free and open to children and babies of all ages. Refreshments and a little something to take home are provided.


Natality Baby Massage

Tel: 01773 880780
E-mail: info@natality.co.uk
Baby Massage Classes in Hilton, Derby - Littleover and Allestree, Belper and Matlock. Taught in a small,friendly group this course offer the chance to learn a skill that enhances bonding, improves sleep and colic and gives you the opportunity to make new friends.

Baby Massage

The Bridge Centre
185, Ladybank Rd
Mickleover
Derby
DE3 0QL
Tel: 01332-521270/ 01173-826845
E-mail: raphael.jenny@gmail.com
Thursday mornings 10-11am. Small groups so booking essential.

Baby Massage

2 The Pastures
Repton
Derbyshire
Tel: 07887 555086

E-mail: info@babymassageclass.co.uk
Baby massage courses in Derbyshire and Staffordshire.

Mellow Mites Baby Massage

Emma Jones
Tel: 01457 868390
E-mail: emma@mellowmites.co.uk
Group or private tuition by IAIM Certified Instructor - relaxing, soothing, bonding and fun!


Sports

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.


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