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ADOPTED PEOPLES SUPPORT GROUP
4 Wollaton Rise, Ordsall, Retford, DN22 7WT.
01777 701615 
help@adoptedpeople.org.uk
 
http://www.adoptedpeople.org.uk
 
Every kind of support an adopted person would need encouragement and help in
searching for birth parents or just being part of a friendly group.

ADOPTION - SUPPORT AFTER
Melrose House, Waverley Street, Nottingham, NG7 4HF.
0115 9785547
Post adoption service for adopted people birth parents and birth relatives adopted
children and their families provided by counsellors and volunteers with personal and
professional experience.

ADOPTION AND FOSTERING
Children and Young People's Departyment Department, County Council Buildings, Chancery Lane, Retford, DN22 6DG.
01777 716161
Recruitment approval and support of foster carers who care for children looked after by the local authority.

AFTER SCHOOL CARE SCHEME - MATTERSEY 
Thorpe Road, Mattersey, Doncaster, DN10 5ED.
01777 817265
High quality childcare in a structured play environment operating for the benefit of children, their parents and their carers

AFTER SCHOOL CLUB - BIRCOTES & HARWORTH COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Bircotes & Harworth Community School, Doncaster, DN11 8EF.
01302 742535
For children 11 to 18. Opening September 99 including arts crafts drama music
computers etc.

AFTER SCHOOL CLUB - EAST MARKHAM
Shirland, High Street, East Markham, Newark, NG22 0QJ.
01777 870368
Quality, affordable childcare for children 4-13 years. Based at East Markham School. Provides a variety of activities both indoors and outdoors.

AFTER SCHOOL CLUB - NORTH BORDER
North Border Junior School, Shrewsbury Road, Bircotes, Doncaster, DN11 8DH.
01302 742447
To provide after school care from 3.15pm to 5.00pm every school day for children
between the ages of 5-12 with homework facilities. Refreshments.

AFTER SCHOOL CLUB - ORDSALL - OSCARS 
Ordsall Primary School, Retford, DN22 7SL.
07985 790096
OSCARS is an After School & Holiday Club for children aged 5-11.

AFTER SCHOOL CLUB - RETFORD
Grove Street Methodist Church, Grove Street, Retford, DN22 6LB.
01777 702468
Friday 10.00am-12noon Kids and Parents Playgroup ages 0-5yrs. Friday 6.30pm-8.00pm Youth Club ages 8-14yrs.

AFTER SCHOOL CLUB - TUXFORD
29 Lexington Gardens, Tuxford, NG22 0LX.
01777 871275

ALBION FAMILY CENTRE
Albion Close, Worksop, S80 1RA.
01909 475602
Respite day care to offer family support for identified children in need to prevent family breakdown.

APPROPRIATE ADULTS 
c/o Westhill Avenue, Mansfield, NG18 1PQ. 
01623 476600 
To help and support young people detained by the Police.

ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP - ADHD
87 Hermit Street, Lincoln, LN5 8EF.
01522 885667 
lincoln.adhd@ntlworld.com
 
http://beehive.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/default.asp?WCI=SiteHome&ID=3499
 
We are a local support group, offering advice, information and regular support meetings for families who have children with ADHD and Associated Disorders.

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BASSETLAW FOSTER CARERS' ASSOCIATION 
Willow House, 12 Tuxford Road, East Markham, Newark, NG22 0QD. 
01777 872714 

debbyporter@tiscali.co.uk
 
http://www.bfca.org.uk
 

BASSETLAW PARENTS GROUP 
Unit 18, Botany Park, Botany Avenue, Mansfield, NG18 5NF 
01623 629902 
aptcoo@proweb.co.uk
 
Parents Self Help Group run in partnership with APTCOO and St.Giles school nurse. Information and support to parents/carers of disabled children. Bi monthly meetings on a Wednesday at BCVS Worksop and in Retford at Stephen House Chapelgate.

BRILLIANT FUN CLUB - GATEFORD
Sandringham Crescent, Worksop.
01909 484481

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CONTACT CENTRE - RETFORD
Stephen House, 40 Chapelgate, Retford, DN22 6PJ.
01777 701820

CONTACT CENTRE - WORKSOP
PO Box 237, Worksop, S80 1WV.
01909 509509
Promoting contact of children/absent parents after separation of family.

CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY
Crown House, Newcastle Avenue, Worksop, S80 1NX.
01909 537200
Also telephone enquiry service on 0345 133133.

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S DISABILITY INFORMATION REGISTER 
http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/socialservices/CHILDREN/disabilities/cypdir.htm
 

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DUKERIES CENTRE FOR FAMILIES
The Dukeries Complex, Whinney Lane, Ollerton, NG22 9TD.
01623 862363
Construction: Bricks floor toys look and do - table top games books. Outside
play area. 

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EARLY YEARS DEVELOPMENT AND CHILDCARE PARTNERSHIP - NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Early Years Team, Nottinghamshire County Council, County Hall, West Bridgford, NG2 7QP.
0115 9773592 

ey&cc@nottscc.gov.uk  
Information about free early years education places for three and four year olds. Also provides information on setting up and funding childcare initiatives throughout the county of Nottinghamshire. 

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FAMILY CARE
Warren House, 2 Pelham Court, Pelham Road, Nottingham, NG5 1AP.
0115 9603010 

info@familycare-nottingham.org.uk

http://www.familycare-nottingham.org.uk
 
Social Work Agency. Offering services to all parties involved in adoption family
support work children's counselling for the affected by separation/divorce.

FIRST LINK - ALBION FAMILY CENTRE
Albion Family Centre, Albion Close, Worksop, S80 1RA.
01909 475602
A group for teenage mothers and expectant mothers. Aim of group - to offer support
and advice in a caring environment. 

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GINGERBREAD
7 Sovereign Close, Sovereign Court, London, E1W 3HW.
0800 0184318 

office@gingerbread.org.uk
 
http://www.gingerbread.org.uk
 
A voice for lone parents and their children.

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HELP HOLIDAYS 
9 Celery Meadows, Clarborough, Retford, DN22 9AX.
0781 5678701 
janicehlphldys@netscapeonline.co.uk
 
Helping lone parents and children to get a holiday.

HOME-START - BASSETLAW
45 Carlton Road, Worksop, S80 1PB.
01909 482668 

admin@homestartbassetlaw.org.uk
Homestart is a scheme which uses volunteers for family visiting where there is at least one child under five and the family is experiencing some stress.

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ICARUS DANCE
1 Dunlin Court, Gateford Meadows, Worksop, S81 8UT.
01909 509262
bec_wingfield@yahoo.co.uk
Parent and toddler dance workshops, children's parties and workshops in nurseries and schools.
 

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JAM CLUB
Retford Salvation Army, Exchange Street, Retford.
01777 710358
Jam club is for ages 4-10 years. Lots of fun and games. 5.30-7.00pm - Fridays
Kidz Klub ages 11-14 years music, dancing, table games. 8-9.30pm - Fridays.
 

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KICKS FOR KIDS
16 Sycamore Road, Carlton-in-Lindrick, Worksop, S81 9JJ.
01909 731378
jhewitt98836427@aol.com
 
An organisation dedicated to promoting martial arts for young people to develop self discipline and self worth. We actively seek to help those from deprived areas and victims of bullying.

KINGS KIDS - NEW LIFE CENTRE
26-32 Bridgegate, Retford, DN22 6AA.
01777 711377
mail@bridgegate.freeserve.co.uk
An activity club for children aged 5-11 years. Sat 10.00-11.30am term time only. 

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LA JOLIE RONDE FRENCH FOR CHILDREN
07919 901738
Structured language program for 5 to 11 year olds.  Classes in Retford Monday and Wednesday afternoons during term time.

LE PETIT POUCET - FUN FRENCH FOR PRIMARY CHILDREN
01427 880277
An introduction to French through games fun activities sketches stories drama songs and rhymes. Sat mornings in term time. 

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MAGISTRATES FAMILY PANEL
49 Grove Street, Retford, DN22 6LA.
Magistrates serving as members of the Family Panel for the Petty Sessional divisions dealing with all things relating to cases brought to the two courts.

MAKE A WISH
PO Box 6688, Tuxford, NG22 0WH.
01777 872087 
joy.pate@make-a-wish.org.uk
 
http://www.make-a-wish.org.uk

A wish can provide a positive, often once in a lifetime experience, for the child and its family.

MAMAS - MINDERS AND MOTHERS ASSOCIATION
01909 509132
Local Worksop and area childminding group. Meet 1st Thursday of month. Current vacancies available scheme - contact for details. New members welcome. 

MUSIC BUGS
3 Saxon Court, Bessacarr, Doncaster, DN4 6FF.
0844 578 1016
anna@musicbugs.co.uk
http://www.musicbugs.co.uk
Fun, interactive and lively music classes for children aged from 6 months to 4 years.

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NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST
c/o Branch Chair, 17 Redwing Close, Gateford, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 8UR.
01909 474241 or 01909 481897
claireannals@yahoo.co.uk
Group for parents run by parents.  Hold regular get togethers in members homes and 2 drop in sessions. Worksop 1st Fri of month at The Crossing Church and Centre (10-11.30) 3rd Friday of the month at The Well in Retford (1-3pm). Nearly New sales twice a year.

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN (NSPCC) - FOCUS PROJECT
0115 9605481
Offering support and advice on parenting of black children.

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN (NSPCC) - NATIONAL HELPLINE
0800 800 500
Offers free 24 hour support service which provides counselling, advice and information to anyone who is concerned about a child at risk.

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN (NSPCC) - NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
0115 9605481.

NORTH CARLTON TOY LIBRARY
11 Knaton Road, Carlton in Lindrick, Worksop, S81 9HL.
01909 540588

NORTH LEVERTON CHILDRENS CENTRE 
Children's  Centre, Main Street, North Leverton, DN22 0AD.
01427 883020

jhunt@nnc.ac.uk  

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE CHILDCARE RECRUITMENT SERVICE
Education Department, Nottinghamshire County Council, The Willows, Ransom Wood Business Park, Southwell Road West, Mansfield, NG21 0EJ.
01623 638818
ncrs.ed@education.nottscc.gov.uk
http://www.childcarelink.gov.uk
Free recruitment service for people wanting to work or train within the childcare sector, free community courses within Worksop and some funding available to pay for your costs. Support with application forms and interview techniques.

NURSERY - ALL ABOARD
7 Welbeck Road, Ordsall, Retford, DN22 7RP.
01777 702202
Private day nursery for care and education of children between 6 weeks to 5 years. Before/after school care.

NURSERY - CLAREMONT HOUSE
300 Carlton Road, Worksop, S81 7LW.
01909 485762 
roseheggie@aol.com
 
Provides a happy, stimulating and caring environment where learning is fun. The Christian ethos nurtures social, emotional and spiritual development.

NURSERY - LILLIPUT
c/o Bassetlaw Training Agency Ltd, 43 Watson Road, Worksop, S80 2BA.
01909 531271
Day nursery children aged 6 weeks - 5 years. After school and school holiday club. Children aged 5 years - 12 years. 

NURSERY - RANSKILL
Cherry Tree Walk, Ranskill, Retford, DN22 8LH.
01777 816059
ranskillnursery@gmail.com
Pre-school for 2-5 year olds learning in fun follow ELG and OFSTED inspected link with the school.
 

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ONE WAY CLUB
26-32 Bridgegate, Retford, DN22 6AA.
01777 711377
mail@bridgegate.freeserve.co.uk
A club for children aged 5-11 years. Held at Ordsall Junior School Mondays 6-7pm term time only. 

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PARENTLINE
0808 800 2222
textphone: 0800 7836783
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ttp://www.parentlineplus.org.uk 

PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP - DUCKLINGS
Balmoral Community Centre, Sandringham Crescent, Worksop, S81 7EF.
01909 506205
Activity groups suitable for children aged 0 -5 years. Activities include role play, crafts, bikes and trikes, cars, dolls, messy play etc. Children aged 0-5 welcome. Friday afternoons-1.00 pm-2.45 pm term time only.

PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP - LANGOLD
4 Cross Street, Langold, Worksop, S81 9SJ.
01909 732030

PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP - MISTERTON 
16 Grove Wood Road, Misterton, Doncaster, DN10 4EF.
01427 890123

PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP - OLDCOTES
Roche House, Main Street, Oldcotes, Worksop, S81 8JF.

PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP - PROSPECT
18 Cromwell Close, Gateford, Worksop, S81 7NQ.
01909 489035

PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP - ST JOHNS - WORKSOP
3 Kinlpatrick Drive, Gateford, Worksop, S81 8TF.
01909 479203 

PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP - ST PAULS - WORKSOP
2 Southmoor Road, Worksop, S80 2UR.
We meet at 1.30pm-3.00pm Mondays. Lots of toys and activities. Age 0-3.5 years. New members and volunteers always welcome.

PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP - WEST RETFORD
57 West Furlong, Retford.
01777 705041

PARENT PARTNERSHIP SERVICE
Hucknall International Clothing Centre, Annesley Road, Hucknall, NG15 8AY.
0115 9482888 

enquiries@ppsnotts.org.uk
 
http://www.parentpartnership.org.uk
 
and 
www.parentpartnership-sengroups.org.uk
for Special Educational Needs

PARENT TO PARENT INFORMATION ON ADOPTION UK
01327 260295 for National Co-ordinator.
Group for adoptive parents.

PARENTS AND TODDLERS - ALBION FAMILY CENTRE
Albion Family Centre, Albion Close, Worksop, S80 1RA.
01909 475602
Selection of activities for toddlers play focused up to age 3. All parents and carers
welcome group free of charge. 20p adult drink 3p children's drink.

PLAY FORUM - BASSETLAW
12, Old Brewery Yard, Kilton Road, Worksop, S80 2DE.
01909 482688 

office@bassetlawplayforum.org.uk
http://www.bassetlawplayforum.org.uk 
The play forum offers practical support and advice to local voluntary and statutory
groups working with children of all ages and abilities. Services include scrap shop bulk
buy etc.

PRE SCHOOL - BIRCOTES 
The Secretray, Grounds of Community School, Whitehouse Road, Bircotes, Doncaster, DN11 8EF. 
01302 759222 
kerry.w.swm@tinyonline.co.uk
 

PRE SCHOOL - BLYTH
01909 591642
Provides a safe play environment for the under 5's.

PRE SCHOOL - CARLTON IN LINDRICK
The Parish Centre, Church lane, Carlton in Lindrick, Worksop.
01909 730249

PRE SCHOOL - LANGOLD LITTLE LEARNERS
West Bassetlaw Children's Centre centre, School Road, Langold, S81 9PX.
01909 731269

melliott@nnc.ac.uk  

PRE SCHOOL LEARNING ALLIANCE
9 Musters Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7PP.
0115 9816875 
preschool@alliance15.fsnet.co.uk
 

PRE SCHOOL  - LITTLE ACORNS - SHIREOAKS
Measham House, 91 Shireoaks Common, Shireoaks, Worksop, S81 8PL.
01909 481011
We meet Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 9.30am-11.45am for preschool 2.5-5 years and Wed 9.30am-11.30am parent and toddlers. Volunteers and committee members always welcome. We have great plans for the future.

PRE SCHOOL - KILTON
Kilton Youth and Community Centre, Longfellow Drive, Worksop, S81 0DE.
01909 472127
Playgroup runs every day. Parent and Toddler runs alongside several mornings and two afternoons.

PRE SCHOOL - MISSON
Misson Community Centre, Vicar Lane, Misson, Doncaster, DN10 6EG..
040 3151685
Provides a safe happy and stimulating learning environment for children under five years in a community based group which will enhance their development and education.

PRE SCHOOL - MISTERTON
16 Grove Park, Misterton, DN10 4HF.
01427 890685

PRE SCHOOL - ORDSALL
The Church Hall, Church Lane, Ordsall, Retford.
01777 705891
sdsm.lea@virgin.net 
We meet every Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.30. Children from the age of 2. Established 19 years. New members welcome.

PRE-SCHOOL - PORTLAND
32 King Street, Hodthorpe, Worksop, S80 4UY.

PRE-SCHOOL - PUDDLEDUCKS
The Secretary, 9 Red Kite Close, Worksop, S81 8AW. 
01909 473343 
Sessions are held Monday to Friday mornings 9.30 am - 12.00 noon, term time only.  We offer high quality pre-school education by following the early learning goals and the foundation stage curriculum.

PRE SCHOOL - SPECKLED FROGS - BECKINGHAM
Hayling, Walkeringham Road, Beckingham, Doncaster, DN10 4PL.
01427 848568

PRE SCHOOL - ST MARYS - WORKSOP
Dukeries Centre, Park Street, Worksop, S80 1HH.
01909 542862

claire_blower@hotmail.co.uk

PRE SCHOOL - THRUMPTON 
Whinney Moor Lane, Retford, DN22 7AF.
01777 702092
Friendly, caring environment for 2.5yrs to 4 year olds. Your child has the opportunity to learn through play and develop their potential at their own pace.

PRE SCHOOL - TODDLER TIME - RHODESIA
65 Boughton Road, Rhodesia, Worksop, S80 3HJ.
01909 531770 
rlstaylor@btinternet.com
 

PRE SCHOOL - WEST STREET
c/o 2 West Street, Retford, DN22 6ES.
01777 860702
Play dough gluing dressing up reading writing physical exercises singing story telling etc. We meet Mon and Fri 12.30pm-3.00pm, Tue, Wed, Thur 9.15am-11.45pm. Parent and toddler class Mon and Fri 9.15am-11.00am and Wed 1.15pm-2.45pm. New members and volunteers always welcome.

PROSPECT KILTON CHILDRENS CENTRE 
Children's  Centre, Longfellow Drive, Worksop, S81 0DW.
01909 504810

trese.martin@nottscc.gov.uk   

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REGISTER OF CHILDREN WITH DENTAL FLUOROSIS - NATIONAL
The Co-ordinator, Home Farmhouse, Main Street, Oxton, NG25 0SZ.
0115 9652948
This register aims to inform parents of the potential harm when using fluoride products and offers to arrange dental medical and legal advice if required to families with children affected by dental fluorosis (mottled teeth). 

RETFORD CHILDMINDING SUPPORT GROUP
4 Grosvenor Close, Retford, DN22 7HP.
ortem@tiscali.co.uk
 
Provides support for childminders and opportunities to socialise for carers and children.

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SAND SPORTS CLUB (See the Ability not the Disability)
Sports Development, 17b The Square, Retford, DN22 6DB.
01909 534489 

http://www.s-a-n-d.org.uk
 

Multi sports session for young people with a disability.

SINGLE PARENT ACTION NETWORK 
http://www.singleparents.org.uk
 

SPECIAL NEEDS NETWORK
157-159 Portland Road, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7SB
0115 9564852 
Independent@nottssnn.freeserve.co.uk 
http://www.nottssnn.freeserve.co.uk
Parent led organisation offering help advice information and support to parents of
children with special educational needs on stages 1 2 and 3.
 

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TEDDYS TOY LIBRARY - ALBION FAMILY CENTRE
Albion Family Centre, Albion Close, Worksop, S80 1RA.
01909 475602
Toy lending service for children under 5 years of age, available as single items or packs which are aged and developed mentally appropriate. Families welcome.

THINK CHILDREN
10 Albert Street, Newark, NG24 4BJ.
01636 676887 
think.children@tiscali.co.uk
 
To prevent a young child's emerging emotional and behavioural difficulties from becoming a pathway to educational marginalisation, social disaffection and violence or self-harm. Taken to the community (in local primary schools).

THRUMPTON KIDS CLUBS
C/o Thrumpton Primary School, Whinney Moor Lane, Retford, DN22 6JQ.
0797 1183926 
Providing accessible, high quality and fully inclusive childcare in a structured play environment, for the ages of two to twelve. We offer Breakfast Club, Playgroup, After School Club during Term time and a Holiday Club during school holidays.

TODDLERS TOYBOX
26-32 Bridgegate, Retford, DN22 6AA.
01777 711377
mail@bridgegate.freeserve.co.uk
Fun and activities for anyone with children from 0-4 years. Tues 10.00-12noon or
1.00-2.30pm term time only.

TUXFORD PLAYBOX  
Pre-school playgroup. We take children 0-4 years and are based in the annex at Tuxford Memorial Hall.
learnthroughplay@tuxfordplaybox.fslife.co.uk 

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WEST BASSETLAW CHILDRENS CENTRE 
Children's  Centre, School Road Langold, Worksop, S81 9PX.
01909 731805

melliott@nnc.ac.uk