Throughout July
Jumping Clay Story Time
Unit D, Markeaton Park Craft Village
Story Sessions, week commencing:
1st July - Who's that banging on the ceiling
8th July - Hungry Caterpillar
15th July - Zog & the Flying Doctor
22nd July - Guess How Much I Love You* (School Holidays so Tue & Thu am only).
29th July - The Tiger Who Came For Tea (School Holidays so Tue & Thu am only).
Tue & Thu Weekly at 10.45am
Wed at 2pm, Fri at 1.15pm (Afternoon Sessions are Term Time only)
Free Story Time is followed by an optional themed to story craft session with Jumping Clay (£).
Open all week and all ages welcome
www.jumpingclay.co.uk
Unit D, Markeaton Park Craft Village
Story Sessions, week commencing:
1st July - Who's that banging on the ceiling
8th July - Hungry Caterpillar
15th July - Zog & the Flying Doctor
22nd July - Guess How Much I Love You* (School Holidays so Tue & Thu am only).
29th July - The Tiger Who Came For Tea (School Holidays so Tue & Thu am only).
Tue & Thu Weekly at 10.45am
Wed at 2pm, Fri at 1.15pm (Afternoon Sessions are Term Time only)
Free Story Time is followed by an optional themed to story craft session with Jumping Clay (£).
Open all week and all ages welcome
www.jumpingclay.co.uk
Fridays in Jul 10 - 11.30am
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Tots Make & Do
Museum & Art Gallery, The Strand A weekly session for 2-5 year olds & their grown ups to enjoy crafts, games & stories inspired by the museums collections. Free. Fri 5th - LEGO®: Planes, Trains & Automobiles Fri 12th - Making Music Fri 19th - Digging up Stories www.derbymuseums.org |
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Sat 13th Jul - 2nd Sep
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Maize Maze at the National Forest Adventure Farm
National Adventure Farm, Burton, DE13 9SJ The out of this world themed Maize Maze celebrates 50 years since the first moon landing on 20 July 1969. Discover all the planets of the Solar System hidden in the maze paths. Also become a Space Ranger and rescue the aliens in the brand new interactive experience for the summer. And of course a trip to the Adventure Farm includes meeting the animals and playing in the huge indoor and outdoor play areas. www.adventurefarm.co.uk |
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Mon 15th Jul - 6th Sep 10.30 - 11.30am
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Music Time School Holiday Classes Mon - Hilton, Tue - Chellaston, Wed - Allestree, Thu - Mickleover, Fri - Melbourne. PAYG, £5 per class, additional siblings over 6m £1. Older siblings welcome. Text/Call Tracey: 07866689971 www.facebook.com/musictime2000 |
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Summer Holidays 10am - 5pm
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Animal Antics Trail
Carsington Water, Big Lane, DE6 1ST Follow the map & take rubbings to learn more about Carsington Water’s brilliant wildlife. Pick up a pack from the Visitor Centre reception (£1 per trail pack). |
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Sat 20th Jul - 2nd Sep
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A Bugs World
Bluebells, Locko Rd, Spondon, DE21 7BU Step into ‘A Bugs World’ this Summer! Heres what you can look forward to: The Ant Adventure Maize Maze: Shrink down to the size of an Ant and journey through the ‘grass’ on your quest to find the toughest bugs in town! The Bug Safari Trailer Ride: Hop aboard and go on a Bug Safari! Bug Handling Sessions: Giant Millipedes, Giant African Land Snails, Stick Insects and Tarantulas are just some of the beastly bugs that you can handle and view! www.bluebelldairy.co.uk |
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SATurdays 20TH JUL & 3rd Aug
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DANCEFITT SUMMER CLASSES
09.30 OAP Hall, Little Eaton. A fun class for children aged 18months - 4 years that incorporates music and movement, well known action songs, different dance styles and fundamental skills such as jumping, balance whilst also improving knowledge of colours and shapes. PAYG. www.facebook.com/DanceFittderby |
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From Sat 20th Jul - 5th Sep
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Summer Treasure Hunt
Highfield Happy Hens, Etwall, DE65 6LS Open farm, Tea Room and farm shop, with lots of fun stuff for children to play with. You can have a nice circular walk there to see all the animals (& chickens of course!). Try the Tea Room while you’re there or bring a picnic! Remember to show your Lots for Tots advert for 2 for1 entry (pg 33). www.highfieldshappyhens.co.uk |
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Mon 22nd Jul - Wed 31st Aug 10am - 3pm
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Erewash Beach
Erewash Beach Erewash Museum, High St, Ilkeston Visit the sandy play area down in the gardens, relax in a beach chair, play with the garden games or enjoy an ice cream from the lovely tea room (beach is open Mon to Sat each week with the exception of Mon 26th Aug). www.erewashmuseum.co.uk |
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Dates from Fri 26th Jul - Fri 9th Aug
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Three Bears Cookery Summer Clubs
Various Locations Mon 23rd Jul 2pm - 4.30pm Little Eaton Mon 30th Jul 2pm - 4.30pm Little Eaton Wed 1st Aug 10.30am - 12noon Etwall Fri 3rd Aug 10.30am - 12noon Venue TBC Wed 8th Aug 10.30am - 12noon Etwall Fri 10th Aug 10.30am - 12noon Avenue TBC Mon 13th Aug 2pm - 4.30pm Little Eaton Wed 15th Aug 10.30am - 12noon Etwall Fri 17th Aug 10.30am - 12noon Venue TBC Mon 20th Aug 2pm - 4.30pm Little Eaton Wed 22nd Aug 10.30am - 12noon Etwall Fri 24th Aug 10.30am - 12noon Venue TBC For more info and to book, contact Ruth on 07973193362 www.threebearscookeryclub.co.uk |
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Mon 29th Jul 10am - 11am
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Boogie Woogie Babes Holiday Classes
All Saints Church Hall, Mickleover Music & movement for toddlers & pre-school age children. With activity table too. £3.50 per child, under 1’s & siblings £1.50. No booking necessary. Older siblings welcome. Contact Shelagh: 07889 962332 |
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Mon 29th Jul - Fri 2rd Aug
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Wildlife Week
Erewash Museum, High St, Ilkeston Free fun Animal Activities on offer. On Friday there will be a visit from Woodies Wings. www.erewashmuseum.co.uk |
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Week Commencing 29th Jul
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Baby Sensory Summer Specials
Various Venues across Derbyshire A mini term for any parents of babies aged 0-13m who are in need of fun activities when other classes stop! Email Claire: Derbyeast@babysensory.co.uk www.babysensory.com |
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Tue 30th Jul - Thu 1st Aug 11am - 3pm
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Superhero Picnics in the Park
Various Parks Attractions will vary at each park but will include sports & craft activities, emergency services, gym try out sessions, golf try it sessions, and face painting. All you need to do to take part in the fun is dress up like a superhero, bring a picnic, and enjoy the activities. Free and suitable for all. Tue 30 Jul at Markeaton Park, Wed 31 Jul at Chaddesden Park, Thu 1 Aug at Darley Park. www.derbylive.co.uk |
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Wed 31st Jul 11am
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Twistin Tots Musical Picnic
Powtrell Community Pavillion, West Hallam 1hr music session. All welcome, bring your own picnic and rug. There will be a collection bucket for charity (suggested £3 per family). Suitable for 0-7 yrs. See Facebook for wet weather venue. www.facebook.com/twistintots |
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Wed 31st Jul - Sat 10th Aug
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Five
Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, DE1 2NF FIVE is a playful exploration of our five human senses through dance, movement and live music. Join two dancers and a live musician as they use their eyes and ears, noses and mouths, fingers and feet to discover a world of play that makes the ordinary extraordinary. Created by Derbyshire-based family theatre specialists WinterWalker, this warm, funny and inclusive show is a perfect introduction to live performance for children age 3 to 6 and their grown-ups. Running time approx 45 mins. Tickets from £12. FREE Stay & Play Area and FREE Ice Cream with Every Ticket. More info: www.derbytheatre.co.uk/five or call 01332 593939 |
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