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

Parents and Toddler Groups

At a playgroup, or "parent and toddlers" group you stay with your child throughout the session, which usually lasts a couple of hours.

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The Wendy Club

Community (Fun Club) Room
Henry Prince School
Mayfield
Near Ashbourne
DE6 2LB
Tel: 01335 342613
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The Wendy Club is for children aged under four together with their parents and carers. It starts with games and activities in the Fun Club, then moves to the school library for stories and book borrowing. It meets every Tuesday and Friday during term time, from 2-3 pm.

The Wendy Club is named after Wendy Greatrex, who died in 2006. She had two children aged four and two: Oliver and Lucy. They now now attend Henry Prince School where the club is held. Wendy spent much of her time helping to look after children: she ran the Mayfield Parent and Toddler Group, assisted at the Norbury preschool and helped out at Henry Prince.

Mayfield Parent and Toddler Group

The Church Room
Mayfield (next to the church)
Near Ashbourne
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Monday 10 am until 12 noon. For children aged 0 to 5.
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Ellastone Parent and Toddler Group

Ellastone Village Hall
Church Lane
Ellastone
Near Ashbourne
Tel: 01335 324359
E-mail: sami-lou06@hotmail.co.uk
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Every Wednesday including term time from 9.30 until 11.45 am. Toy loan available.

Stanton Playgroup

Stanton Village Hall
Stanton
Near Ashbourne
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Wednesdays 2 - 4 pm

Baby and Toddler

St Oswald's School Hall
Mayfield Road
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
Tel: 01335 342660
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Tiny tots is for children from 0 to 5. They have soft play equipment, toys and crafts. They meet in St Oswald's school hall on Friday mornings between 9 and 11 am during term time.

Parent and Toddler Group

Ashbourne Elim Pentecostal Church
South Street
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 1DB
Tel: 01335 344 338
E-mail: admin@elimchurchashbourne.co.uk
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Thursdays 9.15 - 11 am

Hill Top Parent and Toddler Group

Hill Top School
Ashbourne
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Tuesdays 9.15 - 10.45 am

Bradley Toddler Group

Bradley C of E Primary School
Yew Tree Lane
Bradley
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 1PG
Tel: 01335 370292.
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The group is for parents and children and meets on Fridays during termtime from 2.00pm to 3.30pm in school.

Hulland Baby and Toddler Group

Hulland Community Pre-School
To the rear of Hulland Primary School
Firs Avenue
Hulland Ward
Near Ashbourne
DE6 8EH
Tel: 01335 371939
Activity_Email knstapley@tiscali.co.uk
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Join a friendly group of parents, babies and children at Hulland Pre-School. Every Thursday afternoon in term time from 1:30pm-3:30pm. Meet other parents in the area while your children play together and learn new things. Young children of all ages welcome, from birth to pre-school.

Parwich Toddler Group

Parwich Memorial Hall
Parwich
near Ashbourne
Derbyshire
Tel: 01335 390778
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Fridays 2:30 - 4:30pm. We are a very friendly group and have a wide range of toys and activities for babies and children aged 0-5. Refreshments provided, cost £2.50.

Stay & Play Baby & Toddler Group

The Sunshine Room
Wirksworth Ace Centre
Anthony Gell School
Wood St
Wirksworth
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Play runs weekly in term-time on Thursdays 1.30 - 3 pm. Costs £1.50 per family (including refreshments). Singalong at the end of sessions. Group specifically for babies and toddlers up to 2.5 years, although older preschool children welcome and catered for.

Hartington Stay Play

Hartington Primary School
Hartington
Buxton
SK17 OAS
Tel: 07594 715748
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Fun, friendly and creative playgroup meets every Thursday during term times at the school 1.30-3pm. Sensory Room for babies, indoor and outdoor play. £1.50 includes fruit snack and drink.

TIPTOES Parents & Toddlers Group

Steep Turnpike Church
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 3DP
support@inmatlock.com

Tansley Tots

Community Hall
Church Street
Tansley
nr Matlock
Derbyshire
Tel: 01629 584735
Tuesday 1.45pm-3.15p.m term time only.

Wyaston Parent and Toddler Group

Wyaston Village Hall
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Wednesday mornings 9.30 - 11.15 am, including school holidays. Provides toys, crafts and snacks for birth to four years old and their parents. A snack is served during the session and a short singing session to finish.

Brailsford Parent and Toddler Group

Brailsford Village Hall
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Thursdays 2 pm

Brailsford Playgroup

Brailsford Institute
Main Road (A52)
Brailsford
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
Tel 01335 361102
Contact: Gillian Burton E-mail: burtons@lowerwildpark.wanadoo.co.uk
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Friendly informal playgroup for pre-school children and their parents. Large selection of toys avaliable to play with. 2pm - 3pm at Brailsford Institute. £1.50 per child (£2.50 for twins), includes a drink for adults and a biscuit for the child. All new people welcome.

Brailsford Playgroup

Brailsford Village Hall
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Monday - Friday 9.15 - 11.45 am.

Marston Montgomery Under-Fives

Marston Montgomery Village Hall
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Little Doves

Waterhouses Community Bungalow
Waterfall Lane
Waterhouses
ST10 3HT
Tel: 01538 308052
E-mail: info@littledoves.net
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Doves meet on Mondays 9.30 - 11.30 and Thursdays 1.30 - 3.30 in the Community Bungalow at Waterhouses. We welcome parents with children from 0-5 years. Each session offers lots of lovely toys, outdoor play space, craft activity, song time and healthy snack. A separate baby area is available.

NCT Baby Toddler Group

Bramshall Village Hall
Bramshall
Uttoxeter
Mondays, 10 am-12 noon.
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Come and have a chat whilst your toddler gets to run around and play in a safe enviroment.

NCT Bumps Babies

The Friends Meeting House
Carter Street
Uttoxeter
Mondays, 1.30 - 3.30pm.
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For 'bumps' and children up to the age of 12 months. Come along for a cup of tea or to browse through our extensive library of books and information.

Sutton-on-the-Hill Parent and Toddler

The Village Hall
Sutton-on-the Hill
Telephone: 01335 360275
Wednesday mornings 10.30 am to 12 noon during term time.

Denstone Baby and Toddler Group

Denstone Village Hall
College Road
Denstone
Nr Uttoxeter
Staffordshire ST14 5HH
Tel: 01335 324112
E-mail: carolheathcote@hotmail.com
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A chance to chat and relax with a cup of coffee, with toys, craft activities and singing to keep the children happy. Every Tuesday 9.15 - 11.15 £2 term time only. For further details please call into the Village Hall during the above times or contact Caroline on 01889 591455.

Mayfield Road Parent and Toddler Group

Methodist Church
Mayfield Rd
Chaddesden
Derby
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Thursdays 9.15 - 11 am. From newborns to 4 years old. In the holidays there is a holiday club for over 5's

Parent, Baby and Toddler Group

Shardlow Village Hall
Shardlow
Derby
Tel: 0775 9494855
E-mail bindy@fsmail.net
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Baby and Toddler group runs every Thursday during term time from 1 to 3 pm. Cost is £1.50 for an adult and first child and £0.50 each additional child. Refreshments are included.

Playgroup

St Barnabus Church
Radbourne Street
Derby
fusseymoore@ntlworld.com
Contact: Kelly
Tuesdays 10 am to 12 pm.

Little Angels

St Andrews Church
Blagreaves Lane
Littleover
Derby
Tel: 01332 760653
toastietreacletart@msn.com
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A warm friendly Baby and toddler group for all parents, carers, grandparents and friends. Fun activities each week, parties and a wide range of toys. From 1.30 until 3 pm during school term on Wednesdays.

Little Rockers in Alvaston

S Alvaston Methodist Church hall
London Road
Alvaston
Derby
Tel: 0777 2554750
E-mail: moore981@btinternet.com
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Meet every Tuesday Morning 9.30 - 11.00am. £2.00 per family, this includes a drink and a biscuit. All are welcome.

Alvaston Toddler Group

St Michael's Church Hall
Elvaston Lane
Alvaston
Derby
Tel: 0777 2554750
E-mail: moore981@btinternet.com
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Meet every Thursday afternoon, 1.30pm - 3.00pm. £2.00 per family which includes a drink and a biscuit. Come and meet other carers while your child(ren) enjoy meeting new friends.

Boulton Lane Baby Toddler Group

Boulton Lane Community Centre
Boulton Lane
Alvaston
DE24 0BD
Tel: 01332 230950
E-mail: info@boultonlanetoddlergroup.co.uk
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Open Wednesdays 9.30 to 11.30am £1 first child, 50p siblings. Includes Seperate baby area, drink, healthy snack and free raffle once a month.


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