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4StrokeS Swimming Academy UK LtdVarious venues through Derbyshire
Private swimming tuition
 
Various times, days and venues telephone to find out more
Phone:
0845-0942855
E-mail:
info@4strokes.co.uk
Website:
www.4strokes.co.uk
All Age Worship - St Paul's ChurchSt Paul's Church
Quarndon
All Age Worship on the 2nd Sunday of the month (except November) 10am Interactive worship for all ages.
Phone:
01332 550431
E-mail:
stpaulsquarndon@tiscali.co.uk
All Age Worship – St. MatthewsSt. Matthews Church
Darley Abbey Drive
Darley Abbey
Worship for families and children of all ages
 
0 yrs +
Phone:
01332-551404
Website:
www.stmatthewsdarleyabbey.org.uk
All Age Worship – St.EdmundsSt. Edmunds Church
Allestree
Derby
Worship for families and children of all ages
 
0 yrs +
 
10am 1st Sunday of the month
Phone:
01332-551404
Website:
www.stedmundsallestree.org.uk
Allestree Kumon CentreSt. Nicholas Church Hall
Allestree Lane
Allestree
Derby
DE22 2PF
Maths and English after-school programmes
 
4 – 19 years
 
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 4 – 6pm
Phone:
01332-840928
E-mail:
allestreederby@kumoncentre.co.uk
Allestree Schools Out ClubVarious Locations, St. John’s Church Hall, Allestree, St. Benedicts School and Kilburn Infants School.
Before, after school club, holiday and inset days.
Escorted Pick-ups and drop-offs to all schools in Allestree, Darley Abbey and Duffield
 
3 – 14 yrs
 
Various hours please enquire
Phone:
01332-737947/07984-908836
Website:
www.allestreeschoolsoutclub.com
Anna Gratton Dance School88 Nottinghan Road
Chaddesden
Derby
Ballet, tap, theatre craft, freestyle, acro, mucial theatre, baby and me, boys hip hop and cheerleading
 
18 months – adults
 
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays (Check for times)
Phone:
07980756586
E-mail:
agratton417@btinternet.com
Babes and BouncersSt. Alkmunds Parish Church Hall
Church Drive
Duffield
Belper
DE56 4BA
Parent and toddler group, crafts, singing, bible story
 
0 – 5yrs
 
Monday (Term time) 10 – 11.30am
Phone:
01332-840536
Website:
www.duffieldparishchurch.co.uk
Baby YogaVarious Locations
Baby Yoga
Phone:
07886-592804   Fax: 01332-341007
E-mail:
yoga@bohemianbaby.co.uk
Website:
www.bohemianbaby.co.uk
Belper Leisure CentreKilbourn Road
Belper
Derbyshire
DE56 1RZ
All ages
 
From 7.15am
Phone:
01773-825285
Website:
www.belperleisurecentre.co.uk
BluebellBrunswood Farm
Locko Road
Spondon
Derby
DE21 7BU
Ice-cream parlour made on-site, play area and small animals
 
0 – 99years
 
10.30 – 5.30pm all week and weekends (Closed Tuesdays)
Phone:
01332-673924
E-mail:
rosemary@bluebelldairy.co.uk
oliver@bluebelldairy.co.uk
Website:
www.bluebelldairy.co.uk
Boogie Woogie BabesSt.John’s Church Hall
Park Farm
Allestree
Music and movement for toddlers and pre-school
 
0 – 5 years
 
Wed and Fri: 10.15 – 11.15am
Phone:
01332-523445
Brailsford Pre-schoolThe Institute
Main Road
Brailsford
Pre-school
 
2-5 years
 
Mon and Fri: 9.15-11.45am
Tues, Wed and Thurs: 9.15 – 12.15pm
Phone:
07779-954920
Website:
www.brailsfordpreschool.com
Broadway Toddler GroupBroadway Baptist Church
Broadway Allestree
Parent and Toddler Group

0 – 5 years
 
Tuesdays : 9.45 – 11.30am
Phone:
01332-210188
Buggy BabesBuggy Babes
Darley Park
Derby
Fitness class for parents and babies
 
0+ years upwards
 
Monday 2 – 3.00pm
Thursday: 10.30 – 11.30am
Phone:
07968-378227
E-mail:
beccy@buggybabes.com
Website:
www.buggybabes.com
Bumps ‘n’ BabesCommunity Hall,
Bridge Street
(Behind Library)
Belper
NCT Group (National Childbirth Trust)
 
0 – 5yrs
 
Mondays: 10.00-11.30am
Phone:
07977-578359
Website:
www.nctpregnancyandbaby.com
Busy Bees Breakfast Club73rd Derby (Allestree) Scout Association
Woodlands Road
Allestree
Derby
DE22 2HE
Breakfast Club
 
2 – 8yrs
 
7.30am – 8.45am Monday-Friday
Phone:
07882-145051
Busy Bees Pre-school73rd Derby (Allestree) Scout Association
Woodlands Road
Allestree
Derby
Pre-school
 
2 – 4 years
 
Mon – Fri: 9.15 – 3.15pm
Phone:
07882-145051
Busy Bees Pre-school73rd Derby Allestree Scout Association
Woodlands Road
Allestree
Derby
DE22 2HE
Pre-school
 
2 – 5yrs
 
Mon – Friday: 9.15 – 11.145am
Phone:
07882-145051
Child Baby Health Clinic St. John’s Church HallPark Farm
Allestree
Baby/Child Health Clinic
 
Oyrs upwards
 
Tuesday 9.30 – 12noon
Phone:
0844-4773534
Child Health Community ClinicBabington Hospital
Belper
Baby/Child Health Clinic
 
Oyrs upwards
 
Tuesdays 9.30 – 12noon
Phone:
0844-4773534
Child Health/Baby ClinicNew Zealand Lane
Duffield
Derbyshire
Baby/Child Health Clinic
 
0yrs upwards
 
2nd and 4th Wednesday 1.30 – 3.30pm
Phone:
0844-4773534
CHIPSSt.Nicholas Church
2 Lawn Avenue
Allestree
Derby
DE22 2PE
Exploring Christian faith through games, stories, art and music.
 
3 – 12 years
 
10 am 1st Sunday of the month
Phone:
01332-550431
E-mail:
st.nicholasallestree@tiscali.co.uk
Website:
www.stnicholasallestree.org.uk
Chucklebutties Play and Party CentreRiverside Suite
Belper Mills
Bridge Foot
Belper
Derbyshire
DE56 1YD
Indoor party centre, private party hire and activities during the week.

0-11yrs

Mon- Fri: 10 – 7pm
Toddler session Tuesdays 10 – 3.30pm
Sat:- 10 – 8pm
Sun: 10 – 7pm
Phone:
01773-880123
E-mail:
info@chucklebutties.co.uk
Website:
www.chucklebutties.co.uk
Cine BabiesQuad
Market Place
Cathedral Quarter
Derby
Bring baby to a grown up screening
 
12months and under
 
First Thursday of every month at 1.00pm
Phone:
01332-290606
E-mail:
info@derbyquad.co.uk
Website:
www.derbyquad.co.uk
CinemaQuad
Market Place
Cathedral Quarter
Derby
Cinema
 
Age depends upon film rating
 
Mon – Sat: 10.00 – 11.00pm
Sundays from 1100am
Phone:
01332-290606
E-mail:
info@derbyquad.co.uk
Website:
www.derbyquad.co.uk
Cool Kids After School ClubPortway Infant and Junior School
Woodlands Lane
Allestree
After school club activities and snacks
 
4yrs upwards
 
Mon- Fri (Term-Time) 3.30 – 6.00pm
Phone:
07882-145051
Dancetek126 Green Lane
Derby
DE1 1RY
Ballet, tap, jazz, street, cheerleading and GCSE Dance

3yrs – adult

Evenings and Saturdays
Phone:
01332-270643 07958-250141
Danceworks LimitedEdmund Hall
6a Edmund Road
Spondon
Ballet, tap, freestlye disco, gymnastics dance, modern jazz
 
3 years+
 
Various times and days ring to find out more
Phone:
01332-670196
Darley Abbey Mother and ToddlerDarley Abbey Village Hall
Darley Abbey
Parent and Toddler Group
 
0 – 5 years
 
Wednesdays: 9.15 – 11.15am
Phone:
07889-105689
DEDAChapel Street
Derby
Various classes from modern to movement
 
2years +
 
Ring for class times
Phone:
01332-370911
E-mail:
info@deda.uk.com
Website:
www.deda.uk.com
Derby Academy School of Classical Dance and DramaThe Old Mills Studio
Lynton Street
Derby
DE22 3RW
Dance, drama, ballet, performers course
Approved centre of the Imperial Society if Teachers of Dancing (ISTD)

2 years upwards

Monday 10.00 – 22.00
Tuesday 16.00 – 21.00
Wednesday 11.00 – 21.00
Thursday 10.00 – 21.00
Friday 16.00 – 21.00
Saturday 9.00 – 17.00
E-mail:
Derbyacademy@gmail.com
Website:
www.derby-academy.com
Derby City GolfCourses at Allestree, Sinfin, Markeaton
Derby City Golf
 
Courses at Allestree, Sinfin, Markeaton…
 
Access internet site for more info.
Phone:
 
Website:
www.derby.gov.uk/golf
Derby City LibrariesDerby City Library HQ
Roman House
Friargate
Derby
DE1 1XB
Access www.derby.gov.uk/libraries for opening times, service including internet access etc.
 
All age groups welcome
Phone:
01332-641702
E-mail:
libraries@derby.gov.uk
Website:
www.derby.gov.uk/libraries
Derby Montessori School296 Uttoxeter New Road
Derby
DE22 3LN
Provider of stimulating education and care using a Montessori approach.
 
18mths – 11 years
 
Mon – Fri: 8.30 – 6pm (48 weeks of the year)
Phone:
01332-346333
E-mail:
principal@derbymontessori.co.uk
Website:
www.derbymontessori.co.uk
Derby Museum and Art GalleryThe Strand
Derby
DE1 1BS
Collections of archaeology, porcelain, natural history.  Houses the renowned Joseph Wright of Derby Paintings.
 
All ages
 
Mon: 11.00 – 5.00
Tues – Sat: 10.00 – 5.00
Sun and Bank Holiday: 1.00 – 4.00
Phone:
01332-641900
Website:
www.derby.gov.uk/museums
Derbyshire Family Rambling GroupVarious Locations
Family walks.
 
0 – 19years all under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Phone:
01332-700184/841975
E-mail:
walk@derbyshirefamilyrambling.org.uk    
Website:
www.derbyshirefamilyrambling.org.uk
www.ramblers.org.uk
Derbyshire Wildlife TrustEast Mill
Bridge Foot
Belper
Derbyshire
DE56 1XH
Environmental Education Packages, One-off events Volunteering opportunities
 
Oyrs upwards
 
Contact for times
Phone:
01773-881188
E-mail:
enquiries@derbyshirewt.co.uk
Website:
www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Duffield Children’s Centre21 - 25 New Zealand Lane
Duffield
Derbyshire
DE56 4BZ
We provide a service to make sure children get the best possible start in life: Services include, access to pre-school education, help finding childcare, health service, information and advice for parents/carers, training opportunities, counselling and jobcentre.

0 – 5years term time

0 – 11years after school and hols.

Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm

Out of hours telephone service

8 – 9am and 5 – 6pm

Further Information:
What's on at Duffield.pdf    

Phone:
01629 533810
E-mail:
duffieldcc@derbyshire.gov.uk
Duffield Evangelist Baptist ChurchMakeney Road
Duffield
Derbyshire
DE56 4BD
All Ages
 
Sunday Services 10.45-18.30
CHAT Tuesdays 2 – 4pm
Voyagers (boys Club) Wednesdays 5.30pm
GCU (Girls Club) Thursdays 6pm
Phone:
01332-843011
E-mail:
info@debc.org.uk
Website:
www.debc.org.uk
Duffield LibraryWirksworth Road
Duffield
Derby
DE56 4GH
Storytime and simple crafts
 
Pre-school 0 – 5 years
 
Monday: 10 – 1 and 2 – 7
Wednesday 2 – 7
Friday: 10 – 1 and 2 – 6
Saturday 9.30 – 1
Phone:
01332-840324
E-mail:
Duffield.library@derbyshire.gov.uk
Duffield Pre-SchoolMeadows Primary School
Park Road
Duffield
Derby
DE56 4GT
Sessional care for children aged 2 – 4 yrs.  Providing learning through play to support the Early Years Curriculum.

2 – 4 years

Mon – Fri 9.00 – 12.00pm
Mon – Fri 12.30 – 3.30 pm

5 sessions a week for 2,3 and 4 year olds
Phone:
07876-695669
Easierbirth Hypnobirthing ClassesThe Bridge Centre for Natural Health
185 Ladybank Road
Mickleover
Derby
Childbirth Preparation

Those expecting a baby

Contact for class times
Phone:
01332-201767
E-mail:
wendy@easierbirth.co.uk
Emily Rose School of DanceAllestree and other locations
Ballet, tap, modern, musical theatre, cheerleading.  Annual Summer and Christmas Shows.
 
2 years+
 
Ring for class times and locations
Phone:
07725972781
E-mail:
Emile_888@hotmail.com
Family Service - Emmanuel Community ChurchEmmanuel Christian Centre,
32 Chapel Street,
Duffield,
DE56 4EQ
11am-12 every 1st Sunday of the month. Interactive and accessible church service.
Phone:
01332 841386
Website:
www.emmanuelduffield.org
First Stage Dance and Theatre Academy9 Enterprise Way,
Jubilee Business Park
Derby DE21 4BB
ISTD Dance classes in Ballet, Tap, Modern , Jazz also Contemporary, Acrobatics, Adult Tap, Cheerleading and Street Jazz. Musical Theatre Classes from age 4 years. Drama and Singing classes with opportunities for exam entry.

Examinations, Festivals, Shows, with opportunities for work in Professional Pantomimes and Musicals.

Further Information:
First Stage Advert.pdf    

Phone:
01332 701295/07973102529
E-mail:
loraine@firststagedance.com
Website:
www.firststagedance.co.uk
Fleet Toddler GroupBelper Fleets Arts Centre
The Old School
The Fleet
Belper
Parent/Carer and Young child/baby group
 
0-5yrs
 
Thursdays 10.30 – 12noon
Phone:
01773-820484
E-mail:
jane@fleets-arts.org
Freddy’s Play Kingdom And Party Centre50 Nottingham Road
Spondon
Derby
DE21 7NL
Children’s soft play and party centre

Height restriction 4ft 6 inches

Mon-fri 9.30 – 6.30pm (last admission 5pm)
Sat and sun 10.00 – 6.00pm (last admission 5.00pm)
Phone:
01332-662322
Website:
www.freddythedragon.co.uk
GalleryGallery
Quad
Market Place
Cathedral Quarter
Derby
Gallery – Exhibitions and art events.  ACTIVITY PACKS to complete around the quad, if more than 10 in a party please call beforehand.
 
0+ years upwards
 
Mon – Sat: 11.00 – 6.00pm
Sunday from 12noon
Phone:
01332-290606
E-mail:
info@derbyquad.co.uk
kathyf@derbyquad.co.uk
Website:
www.derbyquad.co.uk
Helen’O’Grady Drama AcademyClasses running throughout Derbyshire, Duffield, Allestree etc.
Drama classes.  Have fun, learn drama techniques, self-esteem, communication and more!
 
9 months – 4 years
5 – 8 years
Phone:
0845-3100166
E-mail:
Derbyshire@helenogrady.co.uk
Website:
www.derbydrama.co.uk
www.helenogrady.co.uk
Hilary L’Raine School of DanceVarious Locations such as Darley Abbey
Acrobatic and dance classes including ballet, song and dance, tap and modern.
 
3 years and above
 
Please contact for class times etc.
Phone:
01332-556543
E-mail:
hilaryzoc@aol.com
Holbrook Baby and Toddler GroupHolbrook Methodist Chapel (opposite newsagents)
Parent and toddler group, songs, activities and craft (£2 per family)
 
0 – 5 years
 
Fridays: 9.15 – 11.15am (Term-Time)
Phone:
01332-780680
Holbrook Pre-schoolThe Arkwright Hall
Moorside Lane
Holbrook
Belper
Derbyshire
DE56 0TW
Pre-school session for 3 hours.
 
2 – 5yrs
 
Mon-Fri: 9.00 – 12.00/12.30-3.30pm
Phone:
07876780696
Holiday ClubsSt.Nicholas Church,
2 Lawn Avenue
Allestree
Derby
DE22 2PE
Holiday club for pre-school children with carers and primary school children one morning each school holiday and a week in August
 
0-11ys
 
10.00-12.00 noon on specified days
Phone:
01332-550431
E-mail:
stnicholasallestree@tiscali.co.uk
Website:
www.stnicholasallestree.org.uk
Hulland Community Pre-schoolHulland Church of England Primary School,
Firs Avenue
Hulland Ward
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
Pre-school following Early Years Foundation Curriculum, Indoor and Outdoor Facilities
 
2 years+
 
3yrs+               Mon – Fri 8.45 – 11.45am
2 – 3 yrs          Mon – Fri 9.00am – 11.30am
Phone:
01335-371939 07949-673774
E-mail:
A.doonhamers@aol.com
Hulland Mother and ToddlerHulland Church of England Primary School
Firs Avenue
Hulland Ward
Ashbourne
Parent and Toddler Group
 
0 – 5 year
 
Tuesdays: 1.30 – 3.30pm
Phone:
07949-673774/01335-371939
E-mail:
A.doonhamers@aol.com
Humpty Dumpty Pre-schoolParish Rooms
Vicarage Lane
Little Eaton
Derbyshire
Pre-school group
 
2 – 5 yrs
 
Mon & Wed: 9.15 – 3.15pm
Tues, Thurs & Fri: 9.15 – 11.45am
Phone:
0789-0028346
Jon Jepson Black Belt Academy2nd Floor East Mill
Darley Abbey Mills
Haslams Lane
Darley Abbey
DE22 1DZ
Martial arts for all the family, karate and kick boxing

3 – 6yrs
7 – 11 yrs
Teenage
Adults

9am – 9pm Monday – Friday
8.30 – 12 noon Saturday and Sunday
Phone:
01332-204119
E-mail:
jjbbaderby@hotmail.co.uk
Website:
www.jjbba-derby.co.uk
Kevin Fowkes61 Lindon Drive
Alvaston
Derby
DE24 0lP
Tuition in Piano, Electronic Keyboard, Music Theory and Accompnaist
 
All ages
 
Weekdays
Phone:
01332-751623/07504-326280
E-mail:
Kfowkess007@gmail.com
Kingfisher Day Nursery135 Duffield Road
Derby
DE22 1AF
Childcare, holiday and after/before school.

3mths – 12 years

Mon – Fri 7.30am – 6.00pm
51 weeks year
Phone:
01332-344800
E-mail:
Info@thekingfisherdaynursery.co.uk
Little Eaton Childrens Centre to be served by West Hallam Childrens CentreScargill Primary
Beech Lane
West Hallam
Centre will be opening in October 2010.

Contact number and opening hours will be confirmed at a later date.

Serves Little Eaton, Coxbench, Breadall, Smalley, Morley, West Hallam areas.

For ages 0 – 5years term time and 0 – 11 years holiday time.

Various activities happening in the area such as parenting classes, contact the service manager Helen Crooks for more details.
E-mail:
Helen.crooks@derbyshire.gov.uk
Little Eaton Dance SchoolOAP Hall
Barley Close
Little Eaton
Ballet, tap, modern jazz, acrobatic dance
 
2.5 – 12 years
 
Various times depending on class ring to find out more.
Phone:
01332-835892/835392 07815-564096
E-mail:
lawjuliecarol@aol.com
Little Eaton Playschool113 Alfreton Road
Little Eaton
Derby
Derbyshire
DE21 5EF
Pre School for children from 2 to school age.
Funding available for children aged 3 and 4 years.

Session Times:
Monday 9.30am to 12 noon
1pm to 3pm Ready Teddies
(Parent/Carer and Toddler group)

Tuesday 9am to 11.30am
11.30am to 12.30pm (Lunch Club)
Wednesday 9am to 11.30am
11.30am to 12.30pm (Lunch Club)
12.30pm to 3pm
Thursday 9am to 11.3am
11.30am to 12.30pm (Lunch Club)
12.30pm to 3pm
Friday 9am to 1.30am
Phone:
07887-990783
E-mail:
littleeatonplayschool@googlemail.com
Little Eaton Teddies113 Alfreton Road
Little Eaton
Parent and Toddler Group
 
0 – 5 years
 
Mondays: 1.00 – 3.00pm
Phone:
07887-990783
Little Eaton Tennis ClubLittle Eaton Park
Vicarage Lane
Tennis
 
0+ years
 
Various times contact the club.
Phone:
01332-840398/830881
Little Eaton TinniesParish Rooms
Vicarage Lane
Little Eaton
Parent and Baby Group £1.00 per session, under 6mths Free
 
0 – 5 years
Phone:
01332-833657
Mackworth St. Francis Football ClubMackworth Sports College
Local football for children of all abilities
 
6yrs upwards
 
Training on Thursdays at Mackworth Sports College 6 – 7pm with matches on Sunday in Derby Mini Soccer League
Phone:
01332-349362/07970-062311
E-mail:
Dean.gregory1@ntlworld.com
Meadows Schools Out ClubMeadows Primary School
Park Road
Duffield
Derbyshire
DE56 4GT
Childcare for before and after school and during the school holidays
 
4 – 12 yrs
 
Mon-Fri (Term-time) 8.00-9.00am and 3.30-6.oopm
Holidays: 8.00 – 6.00pm/8.00-1pm/1pm-6.oopm
Phone:
07971-299604/01773-823894
Melody BearVisions Dance School
Duffield and Allestree
Ballet, tap. Modern stage, Learn the routine and streetdance
 
2.5 years +
 
Ring for class times and locations
Phone:
01332-842477/07969-793151
Website:
www.visionsdanceschool.co.uk
Messy ChurchSt.Nicholas Church
2 Lawn Avenue
Allestree
Derby
DE22 2PE
Hour of crafts follwed by 15 minute service and a cooked tea.
 
All ages.
 
1st Saturday of each month 4 – 6pm
Phone:
01332-550431
E-mail:
st.nicholasallestree@tiscali.co.uk
Website:
www.stnicholasallestree.org.uk
Mickleover Gymnastics ClubAmberley Drive
Sinfin
DE24 9RE
Gymnastics and Cheerleading
Gym Parties too!
 
9 months – adult
 
Various times and days telephone to find out more.
Phone:
01332-763793/07970-842677
Website:
www.mickleover-gymnastics-club.co.uk
Milford Pre-schoolChevin Road
Milford
Derbyshire
DE56 0QH
Pre-school foundation curriculum
 
2-5years
 
Mon – Fri: 9-12.00 for 3 years olds+
Mon, Tue and Thurs: 1 – 3.00pm for 2 years olds
Phone:
01332-842913
E-mail:
milfordpreschool@btconnect.com
Music Time
Various Locations across Derbyshire as well as parties.
Music and Movement classes
 
0-5 yrs
 
Allestree St. Nicholas Church Wednesday: 9.45-10.45 and 11.00-12.00

Further Information:
musictime.pdf    

Phone:
01332-863519
Natality Baby Massage4 Walnut Road
Belper
DE56 1RG
Baby massage courses

6weeks to 8 months old

4 week courses in Belper and Allestree must book
Phone:
01773-880780
Website:
www.natality.co.uk
National Forest MaizePostern House farm
Tatenhill
Burton on Trent
Staffordshire
DE13 9SJ
Farm based attraction and education access
 
Attraction 0+ years
 
July – September : 10.30 – 6.00pm
Phone:
01283-533933
Website:
www.nationalforestmaze.co.uk
NCT Parent and ToddlerCommunity Hall,
Bridge Street
(Behind Library)
Belper
Parent and toddler group – also have nearly new sales

0 – 5yrs

Wednesdays: 10 – 11.30am
Phone:
07977-578359
Website:
www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com
Pickford’s House Museum41 Friar Gate
Derby
DE1 1DA
House designed by Robert Pickford, rooms are furnished in style of the period with upper rooms hosting a permanent toy theatre.
 
All ages
 
Mon: 11.00 – 5.00
Tues – Sat: 10.00 – 5.00
Sunday and Bank Holidays: 1.00 – 4.00
Phone:
01332-255363
Website:
www.derby.gov.uk/museums
Playstation Private Day NurseryBrick Yard Lane
Rawson Green
Kilburn
Belper
Derbyshire
Private Day Nursery
 
3months upwards
 
Mon – Fri: 7.00am – 6.00pm
Phone:
01332-880800
Playtastic Play and Party CentrePlaytastic Play and Party Centre
Unit A1
Amberley Drive
Sinfin
Derby
DE24 9RE
Indoor Soft Play and Party Centre
 
0-12 years
 
Mon – Thurs: 9.30 – 5.30pm
Fri – Sun: 9.30 – 6.30pm
Phone:
01332-271380
Website:
www.playtastic.co.uk
Puddle Ducks Swim SchoolVarious venues throughout Derbyshire
Baby & Toddler Swimming classes for developing confidence & teaching your toddler to swim

See website for class times and locations
Phone:
01332 605729
E-mail:
Derbyshire@puddleducks.com
Website:
www.puddleducks.com
Quarndon Pre-schoolSt.Pauls’ Church Hall
Quarndon
Pre-school
 
2 – 4 years
 
Mon – Fri: 9 – 12pm
Lunch Club: 12- 1pm
Phone:
07708 906743
E-mail:
quarndonpre-school@hotmail.co.uk
Queen’s Leisure CentreCathedral Road
Derby
DE1 3PA
Swimming pools, gym, squash, racket ball, dance, aerobics, step and table tennis
 
3 months and upwards
 
Opening Times:
Swimming Pool: Mon, Wed and Fri – 7.00 – 7.40 pm
Tues and Thurs: 7.30am – 7.40pm
Sat and Sun: 9.00 – 4.30pm
Gym: Mon – Fri – 7.30am – 10pm
Sat: 9 – 6pm
Sun: 9am – 10pm
Phone:
01332-641444
E-mail:
queens.sports@derby.gov.uk
Website:
www.derby.gov.uk/queens
Sarah Bates School of SwimmingClasses in Allestree, Mickleover and Long Eaton
5 weekly ½ hour intensive swimming classes
 
3 years and above
 
Check for classes and times.
E-mail:
sarah.bates32@ntlworld.com
Website:
www.sarahbatesschoolofswimming.com
Seeker and Seekers+St. Edmunds Church Hall
Kingscroft
Allestree
Christian Club
 
3yrs – Mid teens
 
Sundays 10am
Phone:
01332-550255
Sharky’s Swimmers7 Jacksdale Close
Allestree
Derby
DE22 2RB
Swimming lessons, adult and child, learn 2 swim, stroke improvement, pre club/rookie lifeguard and snorkelling
 
3months – 3 years (Adult and Child)
3 yrs+ - adult (All other classes)
 
Woodlands Pool Allestree Sunday: 8.45am – 3.15pm
Cloudside pool Sandiacres:  Wednesday 4 – 6pm, Friday 10 – 11am and Saturday 9.30 – 3.30pm
Phone:
07773-720718
E-mail:
sharkysswimmers@hotmail.co.uk
Website:
www.sharkys-swimmers.co.uk
Soccerstars UKThe County Ground
Nottingham Road
Derby
DE21 6DA
Children’s football coaching specialists, after schools clubs, holiday courses, tiny tots etc.
 
3 – 12 years
Phone:
01332-368000
E-mail:
footie@soccerstars.co.uk
Website:
www.soccerstars.co.uk
Sophie Snell Professional Storyteller71 Burley Lane
Quarndon
Derbyshire
DE22 5JR
Storytelling, for adults and children, all ages at festivals, schools, events etc.
 
All ages
Phone:
01332-840007
E-mail:
robandsophies@hotmail.com
Website:
www.sophiesnell.co.uk
Sparkle Entertainment26 Clifton Road
Allestree
Derby
DE22 2PH
Children’s entertainer and party bags

2 – 8years
Phone:
01332-730830
Website:
www.sparklyparty.co.uk
www.sparklypartyshop.co.uk
Splitz Dance Centre17 Queen Street
Belper
Derbyshire
De56 1nr
Dance school, ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics tea dance

2 ½ years – adults

Dance classes 4.15 pm
Tea dance tuesdays 1pm
Phone:
01773-881072
E-mail:
angie64@orange.net
Splodgers Messy PlaySplodgers Messy Play
Fleets Art Centre,
The Fleet
Belper,Derbyshire
DE45 1 NU
Arts craft and messy play sessions
 
Tiny Spoldgers 8 – 18 months
Artful Spoldgers 18 months – 5years
Holiday sessions 0 – 11 years
 
Wednesdays and Fridays ring for more details.
Phone:
0845-6432606
Website:
www.splodgers.co.uk
Spotlight Performing Arts In AllestreeSt. Nicholas Church Hall
Allestree Lane
Derby
Dance lessons in ballet, tap, jazz, singing and drama

2 ½ yrs to adult

Saturdays from 9am
Mondays from 5pm
Phone:
01332-550286
St Edmunds Church Pre-school and PlaygroupThe Church Hall
Kingscroft
Allestree
Derby
DE22 2FN
Non-profit making playgroups providing pre-school education
 
2 – 5 years
 
Mon, Wed, Thurs and Fri: 9.15 – 11.45am/12.30 – 3.00pm
Tues: 8.45am – 11.15am
 
Holiday Club every Mon, Wed and Fri during Summer six week holidays 2 yeasr – 11years – RING FOR MORE DETAILS
Phone:
01332-552773
E-mail:
Donna.stedmundpreschool@btconnect.com
St John’s Tuesday TotsSt. John’s Methodist Hall
Park Farm
Allestree
Parent and Toddler Group
 
0-5 years
 
Tuesdays: 10 – 12noon
Phone:
01332-556544
St. Alkmund’s ChurchChurch Office
Parish Hall
Church Drive
Duffield
Belper
DE56 4BA
Church mid-week Youth Group
 
0 + years
 
Contact Church for details and times
Phone:
01332-840536
E-mail:
admin@duffieldparishchurch.co.uk
Website:
www.duffieldparishchurch.co.uk
St. Edmunds Parent and Toddler GroupThe Church Hall
Kingscroft
Allestree
Derby
Parent and toddler group (£2 per child)
 
0 – 5 years
 
Tuesdays : 9.30-10.45am
Phone:
01332-552773
E-mail:
Donna.stedmundspreschool@btconnect.com
St. Edmunds Parent and Toddler GroupSt. Edmunds Church Hall,
Allestree
A group for children/babies and carers.
 
0-5yrs
 
Thursdays (Term-time) 10.00
Phone:
01332-557224
St. Nick’s ChicksSt. Nicholas Church Building
Lawn Avenue
Parent and toddler group – play, praise and imagination
 
0 – 5yrs
 
Fridays (Term-time): 2 – 3pm
Phone:
07906-632972
E-mail:
stnicholasallestree@tiscali.co.uk
St.Nicholas Church2 Lawn Avenue
Allestree
Derby
DE22 2PE
Main Service 10am
Focus on God – informal evening worship 2nd Sunday at 7pm.
 
All ages.
Phone:
01332-550431
E-mail:
st.nicholasallestree@tiscali.co.uk    
Website:
www.stnicholasallestree.org.uk
Studio 86Watson Street, Lancaster Sports and Chaddesden
Cheerleading, street dance, latin American ballroom, Boys only street dance/breakdance, ballet, tap, musical theatre
 
3 years+
 
Monday – Saturday (ring for more details)
Phone:
07837479344
E-mail:
Studio86@live.com
Sundown AdventurelandTreswell Road
Rampton
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 0HX
Theme park

6months – 10 years

10 – 4/6pm daily – check website
Phone:
01777-248274
Website:
www.sundownadventureland.co.uk
Sure StartReigate Primary School
Reigate Drive
Mackworth
Derby
DE22 4EQ
Children centre offers groups for families, training, advice and child issues
 
0 – 5years
 
Mon-Thurs: 9 – 5pm
Fri: 9 – 4.30pm
Phone:
01332-208175
E-mail:
surestart@derby.gov.uk
The 1,2,3 Fun Club17 Queen Street,
Belper,
Derbyshire
Soft play equipment, baby area and craft table/song time

0-3/4 years

Tuesdays, thursdays and friday mornings 9.30 – 11.30am
Phone:
01773-823873 01773-828093
The Ashbourne School of DanceUnit 4 & 5 Henmore Trading Estate
Mayfield Road
Ashbourne Derbyshire
DE6 1AS
Classes in: Ballet, tap, modern, acrobatics and singing
 
3yrs and upwards
 
Mon – Thurs: 4pm onwards
Saturday 9.00 – 3.00pm
Phone:
01335-344665
E-mail:
t.dodsworth@btinternet.com
Website:
www.ashbournedance.co.uk
The Mulberry Bush Day Nursery and Schools Out Club33 Wellington Court
Belper
Derbyshire
DE56 1UP
Nursery and Holiday Club
 
0-14yrs
 
Mon – Fri: 7.30pm – 6.00pm
Phone:
01773-828813
E-mail:
mulberrybushbelper@fsmail.net
The Mulberry Bush Nursery90 – 92 Belper Road
Ashbourne
DE6 1BD
Day nursery (0 – 5yrs) and before/after and holiday club 4 – 12 yrs

7.30 – 6.00pm mon – Fri
51 weeks of the year
Phone:
01335-342474
E-mail:
Mulberrybushashbourne@fsmail.net
Website:
www.mulberrybushdaynurseries.co.uk
The Silk MillSilk Mill Lane
Derby
DE1 3AF
Displays of Derbyshire’s industries and working life including mining, railway, engineering and Rolls Royce.
 
All ages
 
Mon: 11.00 – 5.00
Tues – Sat: 10.00 – 5.00
Sundays and Bank Holidays : 1.00 – 4.00pm
Phone:
01332-255308
The Village Parent and Toddler GroupThe Methodist Church
King Street
Duffield
Parent and toddler group, creative and social play. Happy group all welcome!
 
0 – 5yrs
 
Wednesdays: 9.15 – 11.30am
Theatre Cats Stage SchoolLocations include Mickleover, Burton, Swadlincote
Classes split dependent on experience from basic drama skills upwards

Theatre Kittens 2 – 5 yrs
Theatre Cats 5 – 16 yrs

Burton – Monday and Saturday
Swadlincote – Tuesday
Mickleover – Wednesday
Uttoxeter Friday
Phone:
0845-003-8230
E-mail:
Info@theatrecats.co.uk
Website:
www.theatrecats.co.uk
Tiny TalkSt Nicholas’ Church Hall
Allestree Lane
Allestree
DE22 2PF
Baby Sign Language 30 mins class and 30 mins play and refreshments

Birth to 2 years

Fridays in term time 10.00 – 11.00 and 11.30 – 12.30
Phone:
01332-781059 07508-732-135
E-mail:
dawnh@tinytalk.co.uk
Website:
www.tinytalk.co.uk
Tiny Talk Baby Signing ClassesWednesday mornings 10-11am Scout Hut Hall Farm Road Duffield.
Friday morning St Nicholas church Allestree
and other days all over Derby
Baby sign language classes for hearing babies 0-2 years old to help them communicate what they want to say much earlier than they can talk- It really works! Classes are relaxed fun singing classes (well known nursery rhymes), with music and playtime. Come and join the fun!
Phone:
01332 781059 07508 732135
E-mail:
dawnh@tinytalk.co.uk
Website:
www.tinytalk.co.uk/dawnh
Treetops Nursery13 Derby Road
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 1BE
Day care for 0 – 5 years

7.30 – 6.oopm weekdays
51 weeks year
Phone:
01335-342712
E-mail:
Ashbourne@treetopsnurseries.co.uk
Treetops Private Day NurseryKing Street
Duffield
Derbys
DE56 4EU
Nursery for 3 months to 5years.
 
3 months to 5 years
 
Mon – Fri 7.30am – 6.00pm
Phone:
01332-841844
Website:
www.treetopsnurseries.co.uk
Tubby Bears Play Den1 – 2 Carrington Court
Great Northern Road
Derby
DE1 1LR
Indoor party centre, private hire and activities during the week

Oyrs upwards to height restriction

Tuesday – Saturday: 10.00 – 6pm
Sunday and Monday: 10.00 – 4pm
Phone:
01332-341355
E-mail:
info@tubbybears.co.uk
Website:
www.tubbybears.co.uk
Turnditch PlaygroupCrompton Inglefield Village School
Ashbourne Road
Turnditch
Belper
DE56 2LL
Pre-school group
 
2 ½ - 4 years
 
Tue, Wed, Fri: 9.00 – 1pm
Thurs: 12.15 – 3.15pm
Phone:
01773-550303/07979-423783
Twistin’ TotsCommunity Hall Bridge Street
(Behind Library)
Belper
Music and Movement
 
0 – 5yrs
 
Tuesday 2 – 3pm
Phone:
07977-578359
Website:
www.twistintots.co.uk
Twistin’ TotsMasonic Hall
Campbell Street
Belper
Music and Movement
 
0 – 5yrs
 
Fridays: 9.45 – 10.45 and 11.15 – 12.15pm
Phone:
07977-578359
Website:
www.twistintots.co.uk
Twistin’ TotsTrinity Methodist Church
King Street
Duffield
Music and movement

0 – 5 years
Phone:
07977-578359
Website:
www.twistintots.co.uk
Vanessa Millar School of DancingAlbert House
Derwent Street
Belper
Derbyshire
DE56 1UQ
Dance School I.S.T.D.
Dance Teacher Training Centre

2 ½ years upwards

Mon – Thurs: 4 – 8pm
Fri: 1.30 – 8pm
Sat: 9 – 4.30pm
Phone:
01773-823309 07800-666904
E-mail:
Ness_tap@hotmail.com
Website:
www.thevanessamillarschoolofdancing.co.uk
www.thedanceteachertrainingcentre.com
West End Children’s Centre at CentralCommunity Nursery
43 Nuns Street
Derby
DE1 3LR
Toy Library

0 – 8yrs

Mon and Thursday – 9 – 11.30am
Wednesday: 9.00 – 2.00pm

School Holiday Sessions
Phone:
01332-342647
E-mail:
Central.childrenscentre@derby.gov.uk
Whitecross NurseryWatson Street
Derby
DE1 3PJ
Nursery School
 
Mon – Fri: 9 – 11.30am and 1 – 3.30pm
Phone:
01332-371876
E-mail:
admin@whitecross.derby.sch.uk
Website:
www.derby.gov.uk/EducationLearning/SchoolsColleges
Wirksworth Children’s Nursery16 Coldwell Street
Wirksworth
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 4FB
Children’s nursery and before and after school club

18 months – 11 years

7.45am – 5.55pm
Phone:
01629-826079
E-mail:
Wenursery@fsmail.net
Woodlands ChurchBlenheim Parade
Allestree
Derby
Parent and toddler group
 
0-5 yrs
 
Mon, Wed and Friday: 9.15 – 11.15am
Phone:
01332-551336
Website:
www.woodlandschurch.org.uk
Woodlands Day Nursery and Kids Club192/194 Duffield Road
Derby
DE22 1BJ
(Also based in Belper near Herbert Strutt School – Tel: 01332-882423)
Nursery 3 mths – 5years
After school club and holiday club 3 – 8 years.
 
Mon – Fri: 7.30 – 6.00pm
Saturday: 10 – 3pm
Phone:
01332-346878/369252
E-mail:
sdpratt@thewoodlandsnursery.com
Website:
www.thewoodlandsnursery.com