Next Derby Meet-up.

[JanHR]

Anyone like to suggest any date?

Sorry Popsy - meant my sister!!!

FD - I think I'd possinly be driving pretty close by you. If you have a car seatI could maybe pick you up (from somewhere in Ripley if you prefer to keep your address secret). Actually my MIL has a car seat I could use even if ou don't have one. Your little one is close in age to my DD?

Outdoors I'm afraid.

But thee is a macdonalds nearby if it is too miserable

19th Feb is fine for me - half term

Markeaten is outdoor play area. JanHR - do you know of an indoor alternative incase of bad weather?

I will see if Wedgiesmum wants to come too although I think she works on Thursdays.

i am in cardiff during half term.....is that close to derby??

LOL Popsycal!

i do have a carseat hula thanks - will look into things this weekend and let u know

thanks for the offer

the a38 is literally 5mins from my house -

Looked on Multimap and realised that. I thought I had heard of it. Think I passed signs going to work in the past. I used to work in Duffield.

yep that's near belper

I have driven through Belper a few times when using the 'alternative' way home. Some of the children came from there. Never been to Ripley but most of the other places around that area are nice. Duffield was a lovely place. I miss that school New one no where near the same.

were abouts in sheffield r u?

after giving this some thought last night - have decided thart a outdoor playarea isn't suitable for dd -

With her cp she can't walk only crawl and wouldn't be able to do that outside so would be stuck in her buggy which after a while would start screaming because she can see the others running about.

Yes, I understand that. What type of place would be more suitable FD? I am more than happy to fit is round you. DD is happy so long as she is around other children It would be a real shame if you two can't join in.

FD - near me (next to Meadowhall) there is a biggish soft play area. There is a big area with big soft blocks, padded areas, a tunnel to crawl through, sit on toys to ride, etc. Would something like this be more suitable? The soft play area I normal;ly go to wouldn't as it is too crowded. This one I went to a few weeks back and during the day it is really quiet - there were about 3 childred in!

I know this is suitable for a Derby meet but maybe there is something in Derby like this? TBH, I am a but concerned anyway that planning a trip to an outside area in February may be a bit adventerous, likely to rain and be cold for all of us.

BTW, FD if you ever fancy the above one and can get to Sheffield train or bus station I'd be happy to pick you up and go along too. And anyone else who fancies coming obviously...

I meant 'isn't suitable for a Derby meet'.

There are some soft play areas on \linkHere are some www.yell.co.uk/search/DoSearch?state=INI&screen=VAL&targetName=&businessType=Adventure+%26+Activity+Centres+-+Children%27s&companyName=&location=derbyshire&Submit.x=0&Submit.y=0\here{}. No idea what they are like but we could call to find out.

One has a here . No rpices though.

There are some soft play areas on here . No idea what they are like but we could call to find out.

One has a here . No rpices though.

any indoor playarea would be super - as dd can get down and crawl which keeps her happy.

I have emailed bumpi's for prices but I will try and call tomorrow as well.

Thanks Jan.

If you ever fancy a trip to Sheffield's one any time FD let me know. DD loves them.

hula -thant sounds good is there one in the centre of sheffield

Not right in the centre. It is near to Meadowhall but you need a car to get to it. If you fancy it sometime let me know and I could pick you from the station (train or bus). The other one I go to wouldn't be much good as there isn't much room for crawling.

nice one - i'd catch the train to sheffield as i know my way better from the trian station

Brilliant. Any time you fancy it let me know. I don't work Monday and Fridays and I am free all week during half terms, etc. The cost is reduced for under 5s during term time though. And there is quite a nice little cafe for drinks and a bite to eat. DD adores the soft play things and just loves being with other children.

FD - you can e-mail me at home when ever you are interested:

claireandrich(at)beeb(dot)net