The Shrewsbury & Telford Family Grapevine - Spring 2021 Online Edition

SPRING 2021

ONLINE & hyperlinked

Essential info for Families in Shrewsbury & Telford

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Essential Information for Parents The Daddy Sleep Consultant Q&A with Sing & Sign Staffroom Secrets Work Life Balance by Leonie Huie Remote Working with The Administration Hub The Making of 'Eddy Finds a Family' Super Spring Craft Idea with Beading Brilliant Spring & Easter Fun Oreo Truffle Recipe Childcare • Education • Parties • Family Support • Activities • & More...

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Welcome!!

Hello..

Welcome to our Spring hyperlinked online edition!!

Due to COVID we've gone back online, but we're thrilled to be able to reach new famiies in Shrewsbury & Telford. All our adverts and articles are clickable so just tap or click to find out more!

We've got all our usual listings information for when restrictions ease, and in the meantime many local businesses can be accessed online. *Please bear in mind that many will be running a reduced or altered service.

In this edition we're delighted to have content from The Daddy Sleep Consultant, Sing and Sign, Staffroom Secrets, Leonie Huie BEM, Beading Brilliant and The Administration Hub. We also have an amazing recipe for Oreo Truffles and some great Easter activities.

We have a couple fantastic competitions to enter; A copy of the amazing Jesture Game, created by Jojo and Danny from Kent and a Remote Working Online Course for parents adapting to what is now becoming the professional 'norm'. You can also download Leonie Huie's 'Ultimate Blueprint for Mums Who Want More' which examines how to address the balance between work and being a parent.

Our wonderful Editor Tina, is very sadly retiring from the Family Grapevine after many years. If you are passionate, hard working and would like more information about purchasing this franchise, we'd love to hear from you (please see our advert on page 2).

We hope you enjoy the magazine, don't forget we're always around on social media and online. Have a glorious Spring!!

With thanks to our amazing advertisers and contributors. #supportlocal

Contents

Competitions 4 Articles The Daddy Sleep Consultant 10,11,12 Q&A with Sing and Sign 14,15,16 The Making of Eddy Finds a Family 17 Staffroom Secrets 22,23 The Administration Hub 26 Leonie Huie BEM 27

Kid's Stuff!

Super Spring Craft Idea - by Beading Brilliant Spring & Easter Fun Oreo Truffles Recipe

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Listings Local & Community 5 Everything Party 6,7 Family Health & Wellbeing 7,8,9 Antenatal & Postnatal 9,13 Baby & Toddler Groups 13 Childminders & Nannies

13,17 Preschooler Activities

17,18 Nurseries & PreSchools 18,19,24 Primary & Independent Schools 24,25 Private Tutoring 28 Out of School & Holiday Schemes 28 A-Z Activities for Children 29,30,31 32

Best wishes

James (Acting Editor) Please tell advertisers you you heard about them through thethe 'Family Grapevine' Please tell advertisers heard about them through 'Grapevine'

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Competitions

www.thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/eastbourne-wealden-lewes/competitions (T&Cs Apply)

Competitions Competitions (Click Here) WIN

Jesture, the must have family game of 2021 An online 'Remote Working' course with The Administration Hub To enter CLICK on a COMPETITION (T&Cs Apply)

Jesture

Jojo and Danny have very kindly given us a copy of this fantastic, must have, versatile family game to give away!!

For a chance to WIN, visit our website competitions page and simply enter your details.

Before you do though, you can follow Jesture on social media and find out more by clicking on the hyperlinks below... @JestureGame @Jesture2020 @JestureGame

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Local & Community Local Government Family Connect & Strengthening Families, Telford, 01952 385385 Shropshire Council - General Enquiries, 0345 678 9000 Shropshire Family Information Service, 01743 254400 Telford & Wrekin Council General Enquiries, 01952 380000 Wem Town Council, 01939 232733

Citizens Advice Bureaux Citizens’ Advice, Shropshire, 03444 991100 Telford & Wrekin, 40 Tan Bank, Wellington, 01952 567193

Social Services Emergency Duty Team for Telford & Wrekin (> 5pm & weekends), 01952 676500 Shropshire Safeguarding Children Board (Social Services), 03456 789021

Solicitors (Family Law) Aaron & Partners Solicitors, Shrewsbury, 01743 443043 Clarkes Law, Telford, Shrewsbury & Newport, 01952 291666 Elliott Bridgman Solicitors, Telford & Shrewsbury, 01952 684544 FBC Manby Bowdler, Shrewsbury & Telford, 01743 241551 Hatchers, Shrewsbury, 01743 248545

Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors, 01743 491586

Broseley Library, Bridgnorth Road, Broseley, 01952 884119

Chloe’s Beautiful Books (Usborne), Shrewsbury, 07429 476599

Martin Kaye Solicitors, Telford, 01952 525915 NJP Solicitors, Telford, 01952 618656 Parry Carver Solicitors, Telford & Shifnal, 01952 641291 PCB Solicitors, Shrewsbury & Telford, 01743 248148 Rachel McGrath Family Law, Telford, 01952 214085 Shropshire Mediation Service, Telford, 01952 952958 Terry Jones Solicitors, Shrewsbury, Telford & Newport, 01743 285888 Wace Morgan Solicitors, Shrewsbury, 01743 280100

Dawley & Malinslee Community Library, Telford, 01952 382901

E-Collectica Board Games, Shrewsbury Market Hall, 07804 687884

Donnington & Muxton Community Library, 01952 382905

Ellen’s Fingerprint Jewellery, 07795 364208

Hadley Community Library, Telford, 01952 388475

Lewkynsa - Bespoke Children’s Headboards & Upholstery, 07969 105850

Police and Crime Prevention

Pontesbury Library, Bogey Lane, Pontesbury, 01743 791171

Child Protection, Telford & Wrekin, 01952 385385 Childline, 0800 1111 Crimestoppers - report crime anonymously, 0800 555111 Police (non-emergency), 101 Refuge National Domestic Violence Helpline, 08082 000247 Youth Offending Service for Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, 01952 385985

Libraries Bayston Hill Library, Lythwood Road, Shrewsbury, 01743 872412

Library at the Lantern, Harlescott, Shrewsbury, 01743 250810 Madeley Library, Telford, 01952 382950 Much Wenlock Library, 01952 728293 Newport Library, 01952 382965 Oakengates Library @ The Place, Telford, 01952 382390

Shifnal Library, Broadway, Shifnal, 01952 461018

Merrythought Handmade Teddybears, Ironbridge, 01952 433116 Nicky Fleet Gifts & Facepainting, Shrewsbury, 07946 031150 Rainbow Sensory Gifts, Telford, 01952 876487 The Shropshire Toy Shop, 07976 897909 Usborne Books, Shrewsbury, 07712 861243 Usborne Books, Telford, 07508 277695

Shrewsbury Library, Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, 01743 255308

Wittypics Craft Kits - Learn to Draw Caricatures (age 6+), 07866 070460

Southwater Library, Telford, 01952 382915

Photographers

Stirchley Community Library, Telford, 01952 382980 Wellington Library, Telford, 01952 382990 Wem Library & Learning Centre, 01939 236995

Amy Bray Photography, Telford, 07368 551093 APT Photography, Shrewsbury, 07557 279395 Bill Leighton Studio, The Parade, Shrewsbury, 01743 352323

Pets

Birgitta Zoutman Photography, 07491 972877

Abbey Veterinary Centre, Shawbury, 01393 250655

Boop Boop Fine Art & Newborn Photography, 07939 114672

Abbey Veterinary Centre, Shrewsbury, 01743 232713 Abbie’s Pets & Exotics, Shrewsbury, 01743 241113 Animal Health Centre, Longden Road, Shrewsbury (SY3), 01743 369999 Dogs Trust, Roden, near Shrewsbury, 01952 770225 Gonsal Farm Animal Centre (RSPCA) Dorrington, Shrewsbury, 03001 230753 Greyhound Trust Shropshire & Borders, 01939 234217 Grinshill Animal Rescue, near Shrewsbury, 07740 103393 Haygate Veterinary Centre, Wellington, Telford, 01952 223122 Hilbrae Rescue Kennels, Telford, 01952 541254 Shropshire Cat Rescue (visit by appt only), Shrewsbury, 01743 872857

Catherine Evans Photography, Shropshire, 07971 634646

Telford Cats Protection, 01952 305645

Mike Hubbard Photography, Shrewsbury, 01743 240138

Books, Toys and Gifts Babyprints & My Little Gem Jewellery, 01952 242370 Bears on the Square, Ironbridge, 01952 433924 Bertie’s Brilliant Books (Usborne), Telford, 07772 329391 Born for Brilliant Books (Usborne), 07929 363276 Build-a-Bear Workshop, Telford Town Centre, 01952 290988

De La Motte Photographic Studio, Shifnal, 01952 460088 Dejetleymarks Photography, Shrewsbury, 07977 538539 Eleta Newby Photography, 07917 404040 James Tennant Photography, Telford, 01952 606233 Jennifer Varney Photography, 07590 814694 JOL Photography, Shrewsbury, 07528 569568 Kidz in Focus - specialist school photographers, Telford, 01952 404411 Laura May Photography, Telford, 07734 995754 Mark Anderson Photography, Shrewsbury, 01743 455993

Natalie L Photography, Telford, 07561 160661 Precious Times Photography, Shrewsbury, 07814 526385 Royal Touch Photography, Shrewsbury, 07985 535594 Tanya Mitchell Photography, Telford, 07825 543338 Victoria Amrose Photography, Shrewsbury, 07730 876440

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Everything Party...

Victoria Elsmore Photography, Shrewsbury, 07711 799807

Newport Cosy Hall, 01952 417598

Victoria J Photography, Shrewsbury, 07817 963316

Oak Tree Centre, Lightmoor, Telford, 01952 567417

Victoria Macken Photography, 07989 177618 Whitfield Photography, 07831 112396

Hall Hire Admaston House Community Centre, Telford, 07467 028768 Alberbury Village Hall, 01743 884264 Arleston Community Centre, Telford, 01952 382270 Astley Village Hall, Nr Shrewsbury, 01939 211015 Bagley Sports and Social Club, Greenfields, Shrewsbury, 01743 249955 Baschurch Village Hall, near Shrewsbury, 07702 558240 Belle Vue Youth Centre, Shrewsbury, 07886 997116 Bicton Village Hall, 01743 850967 Birchmeadow Community Centre, Broseley, 07880 721388 Brookside Central Community Centre, Telford, 01952 382180 Casey’s Cordingley Hall, Donnington, Telford, 01952 606588 Castle Farm Community Centre, Hadley, Telford, 01952 251581 Chinese Arts & Culture Centre, Stafford Park, Telford, 07920 886316 Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Community Centre, 01952 433381 Crosshouses Community Centre (Old Chapel), 07964 120998 Darwin Community Centre, Frankwell, Shrewsbury, 07971 041434 Dawley Town Hall, Telford, 01952 567910 Donnington Community Hub, Telford, 01952 382202 Dorrington Village Hall, 01743 718838 Fitz Village Hall, 01743 850527 Hadnall Village Hall, 01939 210321 Hanwood Village Hall, 01743 860484 Harley Village Hall, 01952 510712 Harmer Hill Village Hall, 07835 969131 Hollinswood Pavillion, Neighbourhood Centre & Randlay Comm. Cent., Telford, 01952 567961 Hope Village Hall, 01743 891637 Horsehay Village Hall, 07754 409496 Lawley Community Centre, Telford, 01952 507865 Little Wenlock Village Hall, 07522 560023 Meeting Point House, Southwater, Telford, 01952 292268 Minsterley Parish Hall, 07495 715469 Montford Parish Hall, Shrawardine, nr Shrewsbury, 01743 850810 Nesscliffe Village Hall, 01743 741644

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Newport Cricket Club, 07991 272054

Old School Community Hall, Oxon, Shrewsbury, 01743 359392 Park Lane Centre, Woodside, Telford, 01952 683700 Priory Hall, Much Wenlock, 07803 593377 Pulverbatch Village Hall, 01743 718409 Quaker Meeting House, Coton Hill, Shrewsbury, 01743 357132

Party Supplies Party Venues Please see Sports Centres/Soft Play Areas/Places to Visit, various

Party Entertainers Baby Ballet Parties, 07527 354388 Ball Sports Birthday Parties, 07817 021068 Boogie Birthdays, Shrewsbury, 07946 630963 Bryan Paterson Wildlife Displays, 07860 832349 Console Heaven, 07976 817828

Air Flair Balloons, Shrewsbury, 07976 667258 Balloon Expressions, Telford, 01952 507917 Bonbonniere (Chocolate Parties), Shrewsbury, 07962 815508 Bouncing Forward Soft Play Hire, 07728 037599 Bratby Gases, Shrewsbury, 01743 449911 Curbside Gaming, Shropshire, 07505 786952 Enchanted Little Slumber Parties, Shropshire, 07919 037838

Radbrook Community Centre, 07527 617670

Create a Plate Ceramics - mobile pottery painting, 07701 054136

Ruyton XI Towns Village Hall, 01939 260628

Explorers Cooking Parties, Shrewsbury, 01743 243996

Fun Party Booth, Telford, 07472 236418

Sambrook Centre, Stirchley, Telford, 01952 567140

Fun Science Shropshire, 07342 046973

Go-Kart Party, Shropshire & Mid Wales, 07762 702515

Shawbirch Community Centre, Telford, 01952 248538

Gem Academy Parties (Princess, Dance, Pamper), Telford, 07883 586818

Jollybooth, Shropshire, 07847 297385

Shawbury Village Hall, 01939 250612 Sheriffhales Village Hall, near Shifnal, 07443 642800 Shifnal Village Hall, 01952 460294 St Chad’s Church Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 365478 St George’s & Priorslee Parish Centre, Telford, 01952 567700 St Georges Sports & Social Club, Telford, 01952 612911 St John’s Church Hall, Muxton, Telford, 01952 670033 Stapleton Village Hall, Nr Shrewsbury, 01743 718451 Sundorne Games Hall, Shrewsbury, 07488 711440 The Ballroom, High St, Newport, 07967 343728 The Gateway, Shrewsbury, 01743 355159 The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970

I Can Dance/Revel in Dance, Shrewsbury, 07792 872830 It’s a Girl Thing, Children’s Pamper Parties, Shrewsbury, 07939 016387 Julie’s Magical Experience, Newport, 07772 065426

Party Perfection, Telford, 07411 427282 Scotty’s Donkeys, 01952 730469 Sensory Superstars (SEN-friendly), Shrewsbury, 07858 260817

Kitty Kraft Parties, Newport, 01952 820940

Simplee Teepee, Shrewsbury, 07977 015080

Little Kickers Football Parties, 07736 074596

Special Additions Party Bags, 01952 303040

Mermaid Parties with Mer-fin Fun, Shrewsbury, 07511 859306

Stonehill Donkeys - donkeys for hire, 01939 270432

Nula Hula (Events, Workshops, Parties), Shropshire, 07944 103344

Thomas Allsorts (Sweets & Mascot Hire), Telford, 07800 822860

Party Animals (Corner Exotics), 07816 048901

Tickle My Party, Shrewsbury, 07766 086677

PJ the Funky DJ, Childrens Showman/ Entertainer, 01952 223311

Face Painting

Pop Parties, Casey’s Cordingley Hall, Telford, 01952 606588 Pyjama Drama Parties, Shrewsbury, 01691 898508

The Malthouse (Memorial Hall), Atcham, 07761 044389

Pyjama Drama Parties, Telford & Bridgnorth, 01746 708222

The Roy Fletcher Centre, Cross Hill, Shrewsbury, 01743 341300

ReachOut Arts - Pop Star, Princesses and more, 01746 576088

The Trinity Centre, Meole Brace, Shrewsbury, 01743 242660

Ready Steady Let’s Get Messy, Shrewsbury, 07870 384766

The Wakes, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 567502

Shropshire Dance Company Dance Parties, 07866 532119

Turreff Hall, Donnington, Telford, 01952 608001

Splat n Splodge Pottery Painting Studio, The Parade, Shrews., 01743 588400

Wattlesborough & Halfway House Village Hall, 01743 885261

Mossy Parties, Shropshire Eco Party Kits, 07495 596355

Katie’s Kids Kitchen (Cookery Parties from age 3), 07971 499359

The Lantern, Harlescott, Shrewsbury, 01743 250800

Waters Upton Village Hall, 01952 541599

Midnight Dreams Sleepover Parties, Telford, 07725 179222

Street Dance Parties, Telford, 07951 902994

Beauty by Grace, Shrewsbury, 07541 770949 Fanci Faces, Shropshire, 07977 818759 Fantasy Faces, Telford, 07770 597596 Nicky Fleet Gifts & Facepainting, Shrewsbury, 07946 031150 Powwow Face Painting, Newport, 07986 267847 Rainbow Faces, Newport, 01952 606098 Sarah Adams Facepainting, Telford, 07920 828311

Costumes and Fancy Dress Castle Capers Party Shop, Newport, 01952 814241

The Farm on Wheels, 01785 841850

Fancy Dress Company, Telford, 01952 550150

Westbury Village Hall, 01743 884637

The Princess Party Company, 07808 884944

Play & Party Superstore, Shrewsbury and Telford, 01743 467457

Wombridge Parish Centre, Telford, 01952 613334

West Midlands Bubble Football, 07771 505539

The Giant Party Shop, Mardol, Shrewsbury, 01743 344894

Wem Town Hall, 01939 232299

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Family Health & Wellbeing Bouncy Castles and Inflatables Acme Castles & Marquees, Telford, 07788 266799 AJS Bouncy Castle Hire, Telford, 07396 252059 Enchanted Bouncy Castle Hire, Telford, 07891 302598 Fantasy Castles, Telford, 07770 597596 Fun-4-All - Bouncy Castle Hire, Telford, 07742 367461 Hartshorne Bouncy Castle Hire, Shrewsbury, 07477 367321 Premier Bounce, Telford, 01952 929393 Shropshire Inflatable Hire, 07772 603000 The Best Fun, West Mids, 07721 312167

Cakes and Party Food Apley Castle Cakes, Telford, 01952 406012 Baked a Cake, Shrewsbury, 07743 464322 Crystal’s Cupcakes, The Parade, Shrewsbury, 01743 341387 Laura’s Cake Boutique, Telford, 07500 111425 Lefevre Cake & Chocolate Creations, Shrewsbury, 07534 995972

Live Well Talking Therapies for Children & Adults, 07471 202562 Liz Somerville Consultancy, 07845 216089 Missing People Helpline, 116 000 National Association for Children of Alcoholics, 08003 583456 NSPCC Child Protection Helpline, 08088 005000 PAPYRUS (Prevention of Young Suicide) Helpline, 08000 684141 Samaritans (24 hour confidential phone line, no ansafone), 116 123 Shropshire Child & Adult Counselling, 07572 923093 TCC Play Therapy & Baby Bonding Practitioner, Telford, 07814 202764 Telford & Wrekin CVS, 01952 916035 Telford & Wrekin CVS Carers Centre, 01952 240209 Telford & Wrekin Young Carers, 01952 458044 The Green Oak Foundation, Shrewsbury, 01743 340880 Young Minds for Children’s Mental Health - Parents’ Helpline, 08088 025544

Parenting Courses and Support Family Lives - support & information for parents, 08088 002222

Mrs Spike’s Cakes, Shifnal, 07972 353880

Understanding Your Child, Family Information Service, 01743 254400

The Icing Tip, Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 240078

Youth Services

Prism - Peer-led Community Bereavement Support, Telford, 01952 872858 Severn Intervention Services (SIS), 01952 255952 The Lullaby Trust - Bereavement Support Line, 0808 8026868

Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, 01952 641222 Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, 01743 261000 Severn Hospice, Shrewsbury, 01743 236565

Touched by Suicide, 07522 921606

Severn Hospice, Telford, 01952 221350

Child and Family Health

Doctors

Al-Anon (incl. Alateen) Meetings in Shrewsbury & Telford, 08000 086811

NHS 111 (Out of Hours access to GPs), 111

Alcoholics Anonymous National Helpline, 08009 177650

Health Visitors

Anorexia and Bulimia Care (ABC), 03000 111213

All Shropshire Health Visitors, 03333 583654

Beating Eating Disorders Youthline, 0808 8010711

All Telford & Newport Health Visitors & School Nurses, 03333 583328

All Shrewsbury Voluntary Youth Clubs, 01743 730005

Helen King, Children’s Physiotherapy, Shrewsbury, 07967 622258

School Nurses, Shropshire, 03333 583604

High Society Discos & Entertainment Services, Shrewsbury, 01743 368468

Mentor Link (Support Through Listening) Shropshire, 01299 822336

Diabetes UK Shrewsbury Kids Group, 01743 791351

JB Roadshow Mobile Disco, 07527 168118

The My Fam Project, Telford, 07429 572358

Frank - information about drugs & solvents, 03001 236600

Kixxy’s Disco Dome, Shrewsbury, 01743 240258

One Parent Families

Healthy Lifestyle Hub, Telford Council, 01952 382582

Discos

PJ the DJ, Telford, 01952 223311

Gingerbread National Helpline, 08088 020925

Skool Dayz Disco, Telford, 07902 155620

Fostering and Adoption

Magicians and Clowns

Foster Care Associates (FCA), Midlands, 08004 346000

Magic Kev, Children’s Magician & Entertainer, 07968 818591

Fostering in Shropshire, 08007 838798

Child and Family Welfare

Joint Adoption Service (Telford & Shropshire), 01743 250138

Beam Drop-in Centre, Wellington, Telford, 01952 459650

Parallel Parents, 0800 0234450

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably), 0800 585858

Progress Care Solutions Fostering, 01902 561066

Education & Welfare, Telford & Wrekin Council, 01952 385385

Telford Fostering (T&W Council), 01952 387387

Happiness Trainer Kate, promoting mental health within schools, 07912 435221

Bereaved Parents

Healthwatch Shropshire (improving NHS services), 01743 237884 Healthwatch Telford & Wrekin (improving NHS services), 01952 739540 Homestart Telford, supporting families with children < 5, 01952 872280

Child Bereavement UK, 08000 288840 Child Death Helpline, 08002 82986 Children and Families Bereavement Service, 01743 236565 Cruse Bereavement Care, 08088 081677 Patsy Beddoes Counselling, Shropshire, 01952 825042

Help 2 Change, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, 03456 789025 Impact Alcohol & Addictions Service, 01952 223165 Meningitis Now Helpline, 08088 010388 Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin NHS Trust, 03456 789025 Smart Life Coach - specialising in child & family support, 07896 955911

Complementary Therapists Natural Health Centre, Radbrook, Shrewsbury, 01743 248878 Revive Holistic Aromatherapy and Massage, 07772 609696 Shrewsbury Osteopaths, Sweetlake, Shrewsbury, 01743 365746 The Reiki Coach, Telford, 07817 743481

Speech and Language Makaton Training, Shropshire, 01743 211346 Sign Language, Telford, 07817 743481 The British Stammering Association Helpline, 08088 020002

Children with Disabilities Contact a Family Helpline, 08088 083555 Disabled Children’s Team, Shropshire Council, 03456 789063 Disabled Children’s Team, Telford & Wrekin Council, 01952 567374 Epilepsy Action, 0808 8005050 Fantasy Castles Telford, Sensory Equipment Hire/Special Needs Parties, 07770 597596 National Deaf Children’s Society, 02074 908656 Opportunity Pre-school (fully inclusive), Shrewsbury, 01743 247600 Scope - Advice on Living with Disability, 08088 003333 Sensory Inclusion, Children’s Specialist Services (T&W), 01952 385269 Shropshire Epilepsy Support, 07879 190742

Hospitals

Shropshire Wheelchair Users Group, 01952 252243

Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital, 01743 818990

Steps Shropshire Group (lower limb problems), 01743 355363

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Family Health & Wellbeing • Antenatal • Postnatal Pony Pals Wrekin

Pony Pals Wrekin is an equine, animal and movement therapy facility, based at the foot hills of the Wrekin, Telford Shropshire. Wendy Garratt tells us more:

Equine and Movement Therapy And Equine Facilitated Learning

Pony Pals Wrekin is an equine facility, based at the foothills of the Wrekin.

Therapy and Learning sessions are based on the Horse Boy method created by Rupert Isaacson in the USA. The Method now serves tens of thousands of families in more than 20 countries.

It is the cutting edge in Equine Therapy/ Facilitated Learning for autism, ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and most other neuro-sensory diagnoses.

Please give Wendy a ring to find out more.

Buckatree Farm Cottage, Wrekin, Telford, TF6 5AL E-mail – ponypalswrekin@btinternet.com Website – ponypalswrekin.com Also on 07948 981047

Additional Needs and Learning Difficulties Autism West Midlands Helpline - free local info & advice sessions, 01214 507575 Autonomy (Autism Spectrum Disorder Self Help & Social Group), 01743 821363

Like so many due to Covid-19, currently sessions are paused. As soon as social distancing requirements allow I will be restarting with sessions, and look forward to welcoming back existing clients, as well as new ones.

The last few months have been unsettling and strange for everyone. The new normal we are all being encouraged to embrace is also going to present more challenges. For many children the return to school is going to open up more difficulties. Anxieties relating to peers, academia, and social engagement, are all areas I have been working with young people, their carers and schools prior to Covid-19. I see in the coming months these will be areas that many young people will need additional support with, and I am excited to be here and able to offer some support.

What is on offer at Pony Pals Wrekin

The correct physical environment + the correct human environment = Learning I aim to create the correct physical environment here at Pony Pals. I have a natural setting packed full of wholesome sensory triggers. I engage the children in movement in a variety of forms using the ponies.

The human environment is just as important. I follow the Horse Boy/Movement Method guidelines, these being; follow the child, listen to the child, extrinsic motivation – using the child’s current interests to communicate and interest them. I am creative, flexible and child led in approach.

IAS (Info & Support), Telford & Wrekin, 01952 457176

Shropshire Dyslexia Tutoring (age 5 21), Shrewsbury, 07983 981677

In the Loop - Learn Lip Reading/Sign Language, 07905 955841

Shropshire Information Advice & Support Service (IASS), 01743 280019 Telford Dyslexia Academy (age 5 16), 07806 808828 Telford Information Advice & Support Service (IASS), 01952 457176 The My Fam Project, Telford, 07429 572358

PODS (Parents Opening Doors) Forum, Telford, 01952 271532 Pony Pals Wrekin, Equine & Movement Therapy, 07948 981047

Children’s Occupational Therapist, Shropshire, 01743 821824 Coaching for Sensory Overload, ADHD, Dyspraxia & Asperger’s (age 5 11), 07983 981677 Fun Sign (age 8-13) - learn to sign for the deaf, Telford, 07817 743481

SEND & Inclusion (T & W Council), 01952 381045 Shropshire Autistic Supporters, Shrewsbury, 01743 356298 Shropshire Dyslexia Association Helpline, 01939 233141 Shropshire Dyslexia Consultancy, 01743 873141

Carers Support Telford & Wrekin Carers Centre, 01952 240209

First Aid Training Asset First Aid Training Ltd., Shrewsbury, 01743 242655 Cognet Training, Shrewsbury & Telford, 08450 779313 Heys First Aid, paediatric & other courses, Telford, 01952 273845 Key Skills First Aid, Shropshire, 07891 868367 Mini First Aid (for children and adults), Shropshire, 07912 985464 NCT Baby First Aid, Shrewsbury, 0300 3300700 Roses Training, Shropshire, 07586 422919 Salop Medical Services, 01952 739323 Saracen Solutions Ltd., Shropshire, 07801 441249 St. John’s Ambulance First Aid Courses, 08447 704800

First Aid Courses for Children First Aid Training, 0845 5197363

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Antenatal 4D Babyface (Antenatal Scanning), Newport, 01952 813655 Baby Vision - 4D Ultrasound Scanning, 01743 709064 BirthNerd Hypnobirthing & Antenatal Classes, Shrewsbury, 07595 464098 Boho Birth Collective, Telford, 07950 159467

Calm Births Hypnobirthing, Shrewsbury, 07542 812017 Daisy Birthing Classes, Shrewsbury, 07450 309422 My Happy Birth - group and private hypnobirthing classes, 07599 486300 National Childbirth Trust (NCT), Shrewsbury Branch, 0300 3300700 NCT Telford & Wrekin, 0300 330 0700 Parentcraft Classes, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, 01743 261000 Shropshire Antenatal & Hypnobirthing, 01743 861235 Wrekin Maternity Unit, Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, 01952 641222

Maternity Wear JoJo Maman Bebe, The Square, Shrewsbury, 01743 368111

Midwives and Doulas Blooming Miracle Doula Services, Shrewsbury, 07450 309422 Midwife-led Maternity Unit at Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, 01952 641222 Shrewsbury Maternity Unit (MidwifeLed), RSH, 01743 261216

Antenatal and Postnatal Exercise All Generations Yoga & Pilates, Telford, 07970 731174 Buggy Active, Shrewsbury, 07976 836434 Exercise with Baby, Shrewsbury, 07826 791633 Ilybeayoga - Yoga Mama, Shrewsbury, 07545 242205 Lauren Hilton Pilates, Shrewsbury, 07779 807376 Mummyfit @ the Shrewsbury Club, Shrewbury, 01743 467755 Pre- & Post-natal Pilates & Yoga at Rural Space, Pimhill, 01939 291988 That Yoga Mum, Shrewsbury, 07557 991805 Victoria Maw Yoga (Pregnancy & Postnatal), Shrewsbury, 07917 135626

Babies Baby Clinics, appt. only, various venues around Telford, 03333 583328

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Self Settling & Your Baby

Self Settling & Your Baby

by The Daddy Sleep Consultant It’s been said that new parents talk about 2 things more than any other subject: poop and sleep.

Luckily for me it’s sleep that I’m an expert in!

If you speak to any baby and toddler sleep expert they will tell you time and time again that a baby’s ability to self-settle is the key to sleep success. And I’d love to tell you I have a different answer, but I don’t. But what I want to do is help you understand what self-settling is and give you some tips to reach this so called ‘Holy Grail’.

We would all love to be able to put our baby down in their cot, completely awake and cooing happily, so that you can walk away blowing them a kiss as you leave. For some parents it sounds unimaginable, and also a bit sad as they have got used to their baby ‘needing’ them to get to sleep and it’s an excuse for lots of lovely cuddles. And if you have a baby that can be cuddled, rocked or fed to sleep AND they sleep through the night...don’t tell anyone else as it’s quite rare!

What often happens is your baby is using the rocking, patting or feeding as an aid to get themselves to sleep and when they wake during the night - as all babies and adults do - they are looking for the exact same conditions to be recreated to get them back to the land of nod. Like us adults, babies sleep in cycles, transitioning from deep to light sleep throughout the night. If they wake during one of these lighter sleep phases, they need Mum or Dad to go in and help them get back to sleep. At night this can mean multiple trips into your little one, resulting in broken sleep for the whole family. It also impacts day naps too. If you find your little one waking after 45 minutes, it’s likely they are sleeping though one sleep cycle and when they can’t get themselves back to sleep quickly, the fear of missing out on all the action downstairs takes over.

We know that sleep is a huge component of children’s development and essential for them to thrive.

But what we often forget is how important it is for parents’ own mental health, relationships and to have the energy required to be the parents we want to be. Once your baby is over a certain age (for example 6 months if they have no medical conditions and are a good weight), they can sleep through the night or only wake for one feed. Parents are led to believe that lack of sleep over a certain age is just ‘part of parenting’. Sometimes it can be, but most of the time it doesn’t need to be.

So what can we do to help? If your baby is used to falling asleep whilst feeding, breaking this link is step one. One of my favourite tips for this is feeding your baby before AND after their bath. Giving them a good feed before you kick off the bedtime routine not only gives them energy to enjoy their bath and book without being cranky and tired, it also takes the pressure off the pre-bed feed. There is a direct link between a full tummy and a long night’s sleep. Just before your baby goes into their cot at night is the peak of their tiredness and they often cannot resist falling asleep on that feed meaning they may not be able to take as much as they need and it becomes harder to put them into the cot awake. If they are still struggling to stay awake during feeding, make sure the room is brightly lit, and remove the nipple or bottle from their mouth each time they are about to fall sleep. This sends a clear

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Self Settling & Your Baby message that feeding and sleeping don’t go together. Dim the light and read a book to your little one after the feed to reinforce this.

Place them in the cot awake. Some babies will surprise you and will happily babble themselves to sleep. Other children will get upset and the process will need additional support. I fundamentally do not believe in letting a baby ‘cry it out’ - it isn’t sleep training. You are essentially leaving them to figure it out for themselves. I use a much more gentle approach where you are with your little one every step of the way, providing them with the comfort that they need to learn this skill. Once they have learnt to sleep independently I help you with your exit strategy out of their room so you get your evenings and night back too.

Top 5 Tips 1. Put your baby down content, but awake. This gives your little one the opportunity to settle themselves to sleep which is critical to them sleeping longer and better at night.

2. A dark room is critical to a child’s sleep. Helping your little one differentiate between sleep and awake time is one of the first steps to a sleeping child. Sometimes it’s a simple case of putting up blackout blinds to help children sleep longer.

3. Routine is so important for your child in more ways than just sleep. A regular and predictable day and night routine makes your little ones feel safe, secure and can help them thrive. It also allows them to feed off these routine triggers, for example bath comes before bed.

4. Focus on day naps. Don’t think that a baby that hasn’t slept during the day will sleep longer at night.

The age old phrase ‘sleep breeds sleep’ is true. Babies who have had the right amount of sleep and stimulation in the day will sleep better at night. Sleep-deprived babies often fight sleep and can be more upset and clingy at bedtime.

5. A full baby is a content baby. One thing I always recommend to my clients is to try and make the last feed of the day the biggest. This can sometimes be challenging as your baby becomes more tired but one approach I love to tell my clients is to feed your baby before AND after their bedtime bath.

I have loads of information on my website and social media. If you are looking for one on one support I offer no obligation free initial consultations to discuss my personalised packages. I also have online, age-specific courses which provide you with a detailed, step-by-step sleep training programme to help you achieve your little one’s sleep goals, even if that’s finally getting your tot sleeping through the night.

www.thedaddysleepconsultant.com @thedaddysleepconsultant @thedaddysleepconsultant Photos copyright of Estelle Thomson Photography www.estellethompsonphotography.com

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Find out about our classes, which run in the Shrewsbury area: Stage 1 for ~5 months- 13 months Stage 2 for ~12 months-28 months.

Captivate! Communicate! Connect!

A multi-sensory, musical class to stimulate your baby’s speech and language development.

Why Sing and Sign?

It’s natural. It’s easy. It’s great FUN! It’s good for BOTH of you!

Babies typically use all kinds of signs and gestures as a natural part of learning to talk. Find out what YOUR baby wants to tell YOU by learning to sign before they can talk.

Weekly themes, small class sizes.

Singing, signing and making friends!

Enhances speech and language development, stimulates memory and listening skills, can lessen babies’ frustration, lots of fun for everyone!

Contact: Rachael for Shrewsbury area

in-person classes or for Shropshire ONLINE CLASSES rachaelthomson@singandsign.co.uk

Sing and Sign, Shrewsbury, 07411 474430 Sing with your Baby, Shrewsbury, 07979 854963

Shoe b do, Frankwell, Shrewsbury, 01743 341006

Waterbabies - teach your baby (0 - 4 yrs) to swim, 01694 731407

Tiddlers and Nippers, 07739 361878

Baby Signing Baby Sign Classes. Talk with your Baby, 07817 743481 Sing and Sign, Shrewsbury, 07411 474430

Baby Massage Baby Massage Classes and Reflexology, 07515 834278 Baby Massage Courses, Shrewsbury, 07765 123213 BabySerenity UK, Shropshire, 07494 449993 Light Harmony Baby & Pregnancy Massage, Lawley, Telford, 07864 305204 Tippy Toes Reflexology, Shropshire, 07834 546357

Baby Yoga All Generations Yoga & Pilates, Telford, 07970 731174 Yoga Babes, Telford, 07969 537998

Toggs and Cloggs, Newport, 01952 811180

Cheryl Potter, Ford, Nr

Connie-Louise Childminding,

Shrewsbury, 01743 851155

Shifnal, 07837 201593

Childminding 4 U, Lightmoor,

Dawn Coley, Much

Telford, 07792 133544

Wenlock, 07929 342783

Toggs and Cloggs, Shrewsbury, 01743 248880

Baby Equipment JoJo Maman Bebe, The Square, Shrewsbury, 01743 368111 Mum2Mum Market, Shropshire, 07470 729518 Newbie and Me Baby Store, Telford, 01952 245891 Newport Nappy Library, 07427 895856

Babysitting Sitters, The Babysitting Service, 03330 032888

Childminders Amanda Dowley, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury, 07825 880918 Angela Bramall, Mount Pleasant, Shrewsbury, 01743 249202

Baby and Childrenswear

Angela Poulter, St Georges, Telford, 07816 431935

ConnectKids - Nearly New Events, Shropshire, 07791 190125

Ann Marie Stokes, Leegomery, Telford, 01952 406106

Elfin (Hand-made) Shoes, The Parade, Shrewsbury, 01743 289163

Barbara Eames, Meole Brace, Shrewsbury, 01743 364268

It’s Feet First, Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, 07805 506141

Barbara Hale, Wellington, Telford, 07790 618860

JoJo Maman Bebe, The Square, Shrewsbury, 01743 368111

Bilingual Montessori Childminder, Telford, 07878 346050

Mum2Mum Market, Shropshire, 07470 729518

Caroline Holloway, Minsterley, 01743 792967

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Q&A with Sing and Sign

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Q&A with Sing and Sign

Grace says, “My daughter and I love coming along to Sing and Sign. The songs and signs are fun and engaging, and my daughter especially loves Jessie Cat. I’m a mother of two so have been to many different classes over the years, and this is just the loveliest! Thank you Rachael” Eddie says, “We think your infectious enthusiasm and the caring way you interact with all the children in your class is so lovely to be part of and E and I will miss it very much.

We’re often stopped & asked in playgroups and playgrounds why our daughter is so clearly communicative & interactive and every time we encourage the parents to check out Sing and Sign, as we think it is the main reason - it’s a profoundly effective way of developing communication, language & understanding and seems very natural.”

How can I find out what my baby wants to tell ME?

Either through our 10 week online course, which is available to everyone in Shropshire or at face-to-face classes! The timetable is reduced at the moment to accommodate safety procedures for reducing the risk of infection of Covid-19. The planned timetable for in-person classes is:

Tuesday Love2Stay by Salop Leisure Stage One 10am Thursday Shrewsbury United Reformed Church Stage Two 10am Stage One 11am Each family attending the in-person classes receives a complimentary kit bag to use each week and take home! The @ Home online course follows the schedule of the face to face classes- but each class is available for 7 days with a new class theme each Monday. You can view those classes as many times as you like at whatever time you like during the week.

Covid Secure Classes

Before restarting classes back in September 2020, I completed a course by the CAA to ensure that I am up to date with infection control procedures, which included Covid Safety precautions. I was reassured that many of the hygiene methods I already use were of the highest standards. It’s really important that we protect each other in face to face classes, so all of the protocols that we need to follow are contained in a booking email when you book, as well as displayed on posters before entering the venues. “ To find out more about Sing and Sign classes click on the link below. You can also follow us on social media by clicking on the facebook and Instagram addresses below.

www.singandsign.co.uk/classes/classes-near-you/shrewsbury

@singandsignshrewsbury @singandsignrach Photo credits to Nikki Prince at Royal Touch Photography

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Baby Groups • Pre-schooler Activities Kent Baby Matters

Debbie Gwilliam, Donnington, Telford, 01952 416805

Little Totz Childminding, Belle Vue, Shrewsbury, 07738 339157

Deborah Hanmer, Wem, 01939 234378

Lyndsey Handy, Madeley, Telford, 07804 832163

Donna Downes, Wem, 01939 232316

Mel Perks, Underdale/Monkmoor, Shrewsbury, 01743 289530

Emma Harper, Ditherington, Shrewsbury, 01743 352527 Fairview Childcare, Newport, 07704 587200 Giggle Monkeys Childminding, Donnington, Telford, 07970 040106 Goody2shoes Childminding, Telford, 07984 475314 Heather Grice, St Georges, Telford, 07952 286667 Jacqui Bateman, Monkmoor, Shrewsbury, 01743 357989 Jane Maddox, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, 01743 872509 Jennifer Good, Clive, Nr Shrewsbury, 01939 220575

Ofsted Childcare Register, 03001 231231 Paula Knight, Wellington & Dothill, Telford, 07794 363311 Primrose Playhouse Childminding, Nesscliffe, 01743 741738 Rebecca Jones, Monkmoor & Radbrook, Shrewsbury, 07732 083341

Woodlands Childcare, Dawley, Telford, 07432 578350 Yvette Mears, Coalbrookdale, Telford, 01952 433372 Yvonne Ingham, Wem, 01939 232968

Nannies and Au Pairs Clare Breeze, Local Nanny, Shrewsbury, 07970 348603 Elephant Recruitment Ltd, Shropshire, 07790 566410

Toddlers Other Groups Sing and Sign, Shrewsbury, 07411 474430

Woody’s Warren Café and Playbarn, Woodside, Telford, 01952 683700

Creches Childcare SOS, Telford, 01952 586499 Shropshire Event Nannies, 07886 684070

Children’s Centres Family Hubs, Shrewsbury, 03456 789021

Sharon Phillips, Apley, Telford, 01952 249694

Soft Play Areas

Preschoolers Science

AIREA51, Stafford Park, Telford, 01952 947220

Fun Science Shropshire, 07342 046973 Mini Professors, Shropshire, 07849 399745

Family Craft Club, The Wakes, Oakengates, Telford, 07715 667975

Shropshire Childminding Network, 01743 254400

Little Larks, Lawley, 07990 576293

Tina Jones, Radbrook, Shrewsbury, 01743 355556

Little Rabbits Childminding, Walcot, nr Telford, 01952 740749

Tracey Kumar, Oakengates, Telford, 07812 748293

Pirates & Princesses Adventure Zone, Halesfield, Telford, 01952 582832

Snowflakes Childminding, Copthorne, Shrewsbury, 01743 245877 Su Wigley, Monkmoor, Shrewsbury, 07779 973319

Kelly Hooper, Shifnal, 07971 518408

Susan Fulgoni, Sundorne, Shrewsbury, 07989 995701

Kym Crippin, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, 01743 874973

Wacky Warehouse, Wrekin Retail Park, Arleston, Telford, 01952 243741

Tots on Ice, Telford Ice Rink, 01952 382650

Kate Satoor, Ford, Shrewsbury, 07974 863153 Kidzone Childcare, Sambrook, Newport, 01952 550681

Wacky Warehouse @ the 2 Henry’s, Shrewsbury, 01743 450940

Sharon Barrett, Ketley, Telford, 01952 612692

Jump In Trampoline Arena, Shrewsbury, 01926 356290 Jungleland, Trench Lock, Telford, 01952 252222 Little Rascals, Monkmoor, Shrewsbury, 01743 240258 Medieval Madness, Battlefield Ent. Park, Shrewsbury, 01743 466730 Panda-Monium Playtime, Telford, 07594 259899 Pigg’s Playbarn at Apley Farm Shop, Norton, Shifnal, 01952 581002

Joanne & Mick Winch, Stirchley, Telford, 01952 276270

Telford Soft Play, Telford Ice Rink, 01952 382650

Telford & Wrekin Childminder Network, 01952 385424

Preschoolers Arts and Crafts Arts & Crafts Mornings, AIREA51, Telford, 01952 947220 Create a Plate Ceramics - Mobile Pottery Parties, 07701 054136 Creation Station, Telford, 07305 004677

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Pre-Schooler Activities • Nurseries

Free Art and Craft Thursdays, Forge @ The Wakes, Oakengates, Telford, 07715 667975 Messy & Crafty Play Hours, Donnington, Telford, 01952 387183 Messy Monsters, Creative Fun for kids aged 2 - 5, Jungleland, Telf., 01952 252222 Paint & Create Pottery Painting & Craft Studio, Apley Farm Shop, Nr Shifnal, 07812 762072 Preschool Pottery, The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970 Ready Steady Let’s Get Messy, Shrewsbury, 07870 384766 Sensory Superstars (SEN-friendly), Shrewsbury, 07858 260817 Splat n Splodge Pottery Painting Studio, The Parade, Shrews., 01743 588400 Studio 39, Bloom for Budding Artists, Shrewsbury, 07970 383135

Rhythm Time, Shrewsbury & Telford, 07948 414411

Preschoolers Dance and Drama 7 Academy of Performing Arts (age 3+), Sutton Hill, Telford, 07497 602185 Baby Ballet, Shrewsbury & Telford, 07527 354388 Budding Ballerinas & Dinky Disco Dancers, AIREA51, Telford, 01952 947220 Carmichael School of Dance & Theatre Arts, Telford, Shrewsbury & Wem, 01952 619155 Dance Expressions, Dorrington, 07570 966006 diddi dance, Hadley, Telford, 07846 337910 diddi dance, Shrewsbury, Telford, Wem, 07967 430682

Preschoolers Music

Elegance Dance School (3+), Shrewsbury & surrounds, 07875 446330

Buzzy Beats, The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970

Footlights Dance School (age 3+), Shrewsbury, 07946 630963

Clatterbugs Music, Telford & Shrewsbury, 01952 261022

Gem Academy, Madeley, Telford, 07883 586818

Dance Expressions, Dorrington, 07570 966006

Glass House Mini, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, 07983 420058

diddi dance, Shrewsbury, Telford, Wem, 07967 430682

Hartbeeps, Shrewsbury, 07980 169980

Hartbeeps, Shrewsbury, 07980 169980

Laura Deighton Dance Company & Creative Arts, 01952 502005 Mini Movers. Dance! Sing! Act! from age 2½, HLC, Telford, 07980 919430 Poppets at PQA, Shrewsbury & Telford, 07542 923259 Pyjama Drama Shrewsbury, 01691 898508 Pyjama Drama, Telford & Bridgnorth, 01746 708222 ReachOut Arts, Broseley & Bridgnorth, 01746 576088 The Arts Centre, Ketley, Telford, 07469 885184

Hartbeeps, Telford, Newport & Shifnal, 07954 440623 Jiggy Wrigglers, Telford, 07966 065643 Mini-Music, Shrewsbury, 07528 700492 Moo Music, The Peach Tree, Shrewsbury, 07496 919810 Music Bugs, Shrewsbury & Telford, 08444 128159 Music Minors, Telford, 07981 017311 Musical Steps, Telford & Newport, 07708 754216

Preschoolers Gym

Edge Gymnastics, Piggs Playbarn, Apley Farm Shop, Nr Shifnal, 07929 889375 Gymfinity Gymnastics Club, Telford, 07402 591554 Gym-tastic Gym Club (upto age 5), Prestfelde School, Shrewsbury, 01743 245400 Park Wrekin Gym Tots (18 mths-4 yrs), Wellington, Telford, 01952 257646 SHS Gym Tots (0-5), Shrewsbury High Prep School, 01743 494038 Tiny Twisters & Mini Acro, AIREA51, Telford, 01952 947220

Preschoolers Sport Jump In Trampoline Arena, Shrewsbury, 01926 356290

Waterbabies - teach your baby (0 - 4 yrs) to swim, 01694 731407

Preschoolers Yoga All Generations Yoga & Pilates, Telford, 07970 731174 Believe-In Family-Friendly Yoga, Shrewsbury, 07432 712693 Yogalicious, Shrewsbury, 07751 218656

Preschoolers Languages Chatty Chinese - Mandarin Lessons for age 3 - 11’s, 07507 166374 The Story Frog Phonics, Shrewsbury, 07753 801944

Daycare Nurseries ABC Day Nursery, Hadley Community Centre, Telford, 01952 387190

Kickers Football, (18 mths - 8 yrs), Shropshire, 07739 469069

ABC Day Nursery, Hollinswood, Telford, 01952 289168

Little Kickers - pre-school football age 18 months - 7 years, 07736 074596

ABC Day Nursery, Hoo Farm, near Telford, 01952 245257

Socatots, Shropshire, 07722 729374

ABC Day Nursery, Lightmoor, Telford, 01952 502572

Tiny Tekkers Football, Telford, 07896 878189

Preschoolers Swimming

Apley Village Day Nursery, grounds of P R Hospital, Telford, 01952 259270

Mer-fin Fun, learn to swim from age 3, Shrewsbury, 07511 859306

Bojangles Nursery, Walford College, Baschurch, Shrewsbury, 01939 260006

Puddle Ducks Baby & Pre-school Swimming, 01925 393193

Busy Bees Nursery, Priorslee, Telford, 01952 201727

Splash with Style, Shrewsbury, 0845 5197363

Busy Bees, Shrewsbury Business Park, 01743 368998

Pyjama Drama, Shrewsbury, 01691 898508

Drop-in ‘Stay & Play’ Gym Sessions, Shrewsbury Gymnastics Academy, 07968 827478

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Nurseries Central Park Nursery, Telford, 01952 292092 CHEC Mates Day Care Nursery, CHEC Centre, Madeley, Telford, 01952 586499 CHerubS Day Nursery, Castle House School, Newport, 01952 567600 Childcare at the Hollies, Shrewsbury, 01743 245186 Childrensworld, Cressage, 01952 510059 Childrensworld, Mere Park, Newport, 01952 929449 Chipmunks Nursery, Brookside, Telford, 01952 567101 Chipmunks Nursery, Stirchley, Telford, 01952 567121 Church Street Day Nursery, Wellington, Telford, 01952 250358 Club 0 - 5 Childrensworld, Halesfield, Telford, 01952 586400

Kids Planet Shrewsbury, a brand new nursery opening in June 2021, 01925 753448 Lawley Village Day Nursery, Telford, 01952 630383 Little Acorns Nursery, Weston Lullingfields School, nr Baschurch, 01939 260306 Little Dragons Childcare Centre, St Georges, Telford, 01952 567756 Little Owls Nursery, Dark Lane, Broseley, 01952 882232 Little Pixies Nursery, Nesscliffe, Shrewsbury, 01743 741554 Newdale Nursery, Newdale Pri. Sch., Telford, 01952 387720 Noah’s Ark Nursery, Newport Infant School, 01952 825066 Novostart Nursery & Preschool, Newport, 01952 324430 , 01952 324430

Wem Playmates, Wem Business Park, 01939 233643

John Wilkinson School Nursery (from age 2), Broseley, 01952 882950

Wooden Tops, Park Lane Centre, Woodside, Telford, 01952 583711

Ladybirds Nursery, Oakmeadow Pri. Sch., Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, 01743 875020

Preschool Nurseries Apple Trees Nursery, Waters Upton Village Hall, 07713 155822 Aqueduct Little Learners, Telford, 01952 872636 Barn Owls Nursery at Shifnal Primary School, 01952 460500 Baschurch Pre-school, near Shrewsbury, 01939 260643 Bears Den Playgroup, Venning Barracks, Donnington, Telford, 01952 672506 Bicton CE Primary School Nursery, Shrewsbury, 01743 850212 Bomere Heath Sunshine Preschool, 07743 197988 Brockton Pre-school, near Much Wenlock, 01746 785671

Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Nursery, 01952 433325

Oakengates Nursery School, Telford, 01952 387910

Crowmoor Nursery, Crowmoor Pri Sch, Shrewsbury, 07908 704532

Old Park Primary School Nursery, Telford, 01952 567967

Daisy Chain @ Mytton Oak, Shrewsbury, 01743 243257

Play Days Day Nursery, Newport, 01952 820012

Daisy Chain @ Old Hall School, Telford, 01952 250035

Poppies Childcare, Wilfred Owen School, Shrewsbury, 01743 282367

Earlyworld Nursery, Hadley Park, Telford, 01952 272700

Priory Lodge Nursery, Priory Road, Shrewsbury, 01743 340042

Chec Mates Pre-school, Baptist Church, Madeley, Telford, 01952 587788

Earlyworld Nursery, Oxon, Shrewsbury, 01743 232500

Radbrook Nursery & Preschool, Shrewsbury, 01743 243067

Church Preen Pre-school, nr Much Wenlock, 01694 771797

Earlyworld Nursery, Stafford Park, Telford, 01952 292900

Ready Steady Go Nurseries, Newport, 01952 951590

Clive CofE Primary School Nursery, The Hill, Grinshill, 01939 220385

Edgmond Owls, near Newport, 01952 811692

Redhill Nursery, Redhill Pri Sch., Priorslee, Telford, 01952 327170

Condover Pre-school, 01743 873518

Farm Friends Day Nursery, Condover, Shrewsbury, 01743 874277

Shrewsbury Prepatoria, Battlefield Ind. Est., Shrews., 01743 460199

Frankwell Tots to Twelves, Shrewsbury, 07974 738191

Smiley Faces Day Nursery, Wellington, Telford, 01952 250438

Hadley Under & Over 5s Ltd., Leegomery, Telford, 01952 402026

Spring RAF Shawbury (utb Squirrels), 01939 250351x7282

Halesfield Day Nursery Centre, Telford, 01952 583848

Stables Day Care Nursery, Wem, near Shrewsbury, 01939 232723

Happy Faces @ Packwood Haugh, Ruyton XI Towns, 01939 261615

Stargazers Nursery, Sweetlake Business Village, Shrewsbury, 01743 248448

Hazles Farm Day Nursery, Stanton upon Hine Heath, Shawbury, 01939 250234 High Ercall Day Nursery, next to High Ercall School, 01952 771305 Hillside House at Hooka-Gate Nursery, nr Shrewsbury, 01743 860456 Hillside House Nursery, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, 01743 872203 Honeybuns Day Nursery, Wellington, Telford, 01952 246002 Hopscotch Nursery, Shifnal, 01952 463079 Kaleidoscope Nursery, St Andrews Pri Sch, Shifnal, 01952 463259 Katie’s Kids Nursery, Monkmoor, Shrewsbury, 01743 358463 Kids 4 Us Nursery, Madeley, Telford, 01952 270062

Brookside Community Pre-school, Telford, 07443 226987 Buildwas Academy Nursery, 01952 432135 Captain Webb Pri. Sch. Nursery, Dawley, Telford, 01952 386770

Crowmoor Pre-school, Crowmoor Pri Sch, Shrewsbury, 07908 704532 Dawley CofE Primary Academy Nursery, Telford, 01952 386280 Donnington Wood Infant School Nursery, Telford, 01952 386640 Dorrington Nursery, Church Road, Dorrington, 07890 021734 Dothill Preschool and Childcare, Dothill Pri. Sch., Telford, 01952 567410 Explorers at Hadnall, Hadnall Village Hall, 01939 211711

Ladybugs Nursery & Preschool, Wattlesborough Village Hall, 01743 884076 Ladygrove Primary School Nursery, Dawley, Telford, 01952 388370 Leegomery Under Fives Playgroup, Telford, 01952 260303 Lilleshall Pre-school Playgroup, 01952 604809 Little Bells Nursery, Belvidere Pri. Sch., Shrewsbury, 01743 365211 Little Chicks, Shawbirch Comm.

Centre,Telford, 01952 248538 Little Explorers Pre-school, Copthorne, Shrewsbury, 07805 216411 Little Prestfelde, London Road, Shrewsbury, 01743 245400 Long Mountain Pre-school, Worthen, Shrewsbury, 01743 891781 Longden Nursery, nr Shrewsbury, 01743 860514 Longford Pre-school Playgroup, Newport, 01952 810280 Longnor Nursery, Longnor School, 01743 718493 Madeley Nursery School, Bridle Road, Telford, 01952 388210 Martin Wilson School Nursery, Castlefields, Shrewsbury, 01743 236520 Meadows Primary School Nursery, Ketley, Telford, 01952 386230 Meole Brace CE Primary School Nursery, Shrewsbury, 01743 351027 Millbrook School Nursery, Leegomery, Telford, 01952 387640 Minsterley Community Nursery, The School House, Minsterley, 01743 791349 Mount Pleasant Nursery, Shrewsbury, 01743 249135 Much Wenlock Primary School Nursery, 01952 727634 Myddle Pre-school, Myddle School, 01939 290834

Strawberry Hill Day Nursery, Sutton Hill, Telford, 01952 583273

Explorers, Sundorne Inf. Sch., Shrewsbury, 01743 243996

The Ark Day Care Nursery, Pontesbury, 01743 791540

Grange Park Primary School Nursery, Stirchley, Telford, 01952 387490

The Column Nursery, Shrewsbury, 01743 354779

Grange Primary School Nursery (Saplings), Shrewsbury, 01743 441630

The Mulberry Bush, Mount Pleasant, Shrewsbury, 01743 360300

Greenacres School Nursery, Rutland, Shrewsbury, 01743 464570

Tiddlywinks Nursery, Battlefield Ent. Park, Shrewsbury, 01743 464113

Greenfields School Nursery, Shrewsbury, 01743 236397

Opportunity Pre-school (incl. children with Additional Needs), 01743 247600

Tortoise Nursery School, Wellington, Telford, 01952 254040

Hazle’s Farm, Shawbury, 01939 250234

Priorslee Pre-school, Community Centre, Telford, 01952 299979

Trench Tots Nursery, Telford, 01952 270058

Hollinswood Primary School Nursery, Telford, 01952 386920

Queenswood School Nursery, Ketley Bank, Telford, 01952 386961

Twiggy’s Day Nursery, Donnington, Telford, 01952 877567

Holy Trinity Church Playgroup, Belle Vue, Shrewsbury, 01743 241195

Randlay Primary School Nursery, Telford, 01952 386986

Twyford Tots Nursery, Belle Vue Road, Shrewsbury, 01743 357083

John Randall Nursery, Madeley, Telford, 01952 388390

Randlay Roundabouts Pre-school, Telford, 07851 782005

Nesscliffe House Nursery School, Shrewsbury, 07531 626499 Novostart Nursery & Preschool, Newport, 01952 324430 Oakengates United Church Preschool, Telford, 07788 678582

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Nurseries

Celebrate with us this year Our 21st Birthday since opening in 1999

We have been busy this past year changing our focus and developing new ways of learning.

The exciting news is that we have signed up all our nurseries for The Curiosity Approach Accreditation. This innovative and modern approach brings together the best ideas from Reggio Emilia, Montessori and loose parts play, helping to create the “thinkers and doers” of the future. We are passionate and excited about the changes we have already seen and those we plan for the future. Our exciting journey includes ideas from children, parents and the schools we work with to ensure we use our spacious environments to meet the needs of everyone we are working with.

We recognize that all four of our settings have space and lots of it. We are unique at the Hazles in Shawbury to have our 3 acre forest school on site and at the Mulberry Bush in Shrewsbury a huge forest school and 4 separate play areas for children to access. Crowmoor School nursery has a well developed forest school and large playground and High Ercall Nursery shares the wonderful forest school with High Ercall School. Catherine, our Forest School Leader , is dedicated to support all our nurseries and is developing working with real tools on all sites.

We are creating beautiful play spaces for children to support self directed and experiential learning both inside and outside. As well as the new sensory room at Mulberry Bush and Crowmoor Nurseries, we have a jungle gym at Crowmoor and a new dedicated library at Mulberry Bush. Qualified Teachers work with children and families to prepare children for school. Developing close links with all the schools the children move onto next.

Contact Us: Kelsie - Manager Hazles Farm Day Nursery Breakfast, After School and Holiday Club Shawbury 01939 250234 Faye - Manager Mulberry Bush Day Nursery Shrewsbury 01743 360300 Amy- Manager Crowmoor Day Nursery Wrap Around Club and Holiday Club 07908 704532 Leah - Manager High Ercall day Nursery 01952 771305

www.hazlesfarmchildcare.com headoffice.hfcc@gmail.com @hazlesfarm @hazlesfarmchildcareltd

There are changes for the good everywhere, children, parents and nursery staff are enthusiastic and we can all feel the benefits.

Children are calm, full of purpose, inspired by the carefully chosen items. Children have the space to create, think, learn, develop and follow their interests.

We invite you to find out more about us and to join us on our journey.

It will be an adventure we can all enjoy.

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Staffroom Secrets - Growth Mindset

STAFFROOM SECRETS - Growth Mindset

by Jane Chappell “Words are, in my not so humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic.” Albus Dumbledore An extract from Staffroom Secrets: ‘This is how we do it…’

For a brain to learn effectively, it needs a bit of help. It needs its owner to be aware of what a GROWTH MINDSET is. I am passionate about the power of instilling our children with a growth mindset because I have seen the remarkable (nay, gobsmacking) difference it can make. I worked with a superhero colleague on an action research project relating to girls’ attainment in mathematics, and the results were startling. For me, the bedrock of teaching is in a growth mindset approach.

The opposite of a growth mindset is a fixed one – where you believe intelligence is pre-determined at birth. A person with a fixed mindset avoids failure, avoids challenge, sticks to what they know and takes personal offence when given feedback. Someone with a growth mindset embraces challenge, sees failure as key to learning, piles in effort and seeks feedback – often learning from others. Some people are very much one or the other – some are a mix of the two, depending on the situation they find themselves in. What is key, however, is our ability to BECOME an individual with a GROWTH MINDSET by working at it. Schools up and down the country have latched onto this because they have seen how children’s emotional wellbeing and consequently their results have been positively affected. However, schools cannot teach this alone – they need parents and families to join in too. After all, these are our children’s most influential teachers. If the school is embracing a growth mindset approach but you are asking your child, ‘Who is the cleverest at maths?’ horribly mixed messages will confuse and muddy the waters.

Huge potential can underperform Parents are often surprised when I warn that high-achieving children are susceptible to falling into the fixed mindset very early on in their development. If told by beaming, proud adults how ‘bright, talented, gifted and clever’ they are, children can quickly fear being seen as anything less – for fear of upsetting those who clearly value them for their innate gifts. Oh, the pressure must be unbearable. They daren’t fail. Mistakes feel like such disasters. They hide misunderstandings for fear of being found out and shy away from asking questions. These ‘bright, talented, clever’ children will most likely plateau early and achieve less than their full potential. The poor things – what a burden these labels can be. Undoing the damage labelling children can cause is sometimes a very tricky task indeed, which is why they are best avoided in the first place. However, it is never too late. I read Dweck’s book when Bethany was in secondary school. I explained it all to her and apologised profusely for labelling her as clever, etc. I’d been well-meaning; I was trying to boost her selfesteem and confidence. Poor old Beth. The eldest is so often our unwitting guinea pig…however, no guilt is allowed: Jane-of-the-past was not a fortune teller!

When children get everything right in an exercise without any struggle, they are not learning; they are demonstrating what they already know. A page of ticks is not necessarily the mark of a good superhero. If I see a page of ticks (without challenge/struggle/extension), I haven’t done my job properly, and I should be apologising – not handing out gold stars to the pupil and patting myself on the back. However, it’s great to see a page of ticks as part of the consolidation process, when they’ve completed the journey and the struggle. That’s when the EFFORT is praised and it’s time to move on and find a new challenge.

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Staffroom Secrets - Growth Mindset We’ve seen how the fixed mindset is detrimental to children who learn quickly. What about those who are struggling? A fixed mindset can inadvertently give struggling children permission to underachieve and not reach their potential. Remember my wonderful mum and her attitude towards maths? It’s not your fault; you shouldn’t get so upset; we can’t all be good at everything…all those loving, well-meant reassurances. Of course (with the benefit of hindsight) mum would say (and does say to the grandchildren) ‘Come on love – I know you can’t remember it YET but with a bit more revision you will. How could we look at this differently?’

Sometimes she’ll say, ‘Time for a rest – it’s important to know the difference between a rest and giving up!’

Mum is living proof that brains are capable of change and learning new things – she’s been giving fractions a go, aged seventy-three. Not bad considering she left school just before they taught her decimals.

Of course, another key factor in how we learn is who we learn from. I’ve made no secret of the fact I believe the significant, constant adult in a child’s life is their main teacher, but don’t underestimate siblings, friends, relatives and the media. Be mindful of the soft lessons your children learn from others. For example, if your dad is telling your children how talented and naturally brilliant they are, explain how that is detrimental to their progress and wellbeing. Tell him you’d really appreciate him praising the effort they have made (praise the process) and how much they’d value some constructive feedback for future improvement. Grandparents can still declare they are proud as punch – and it won’t affect their bragging rights. Lottie (my sixteen-yearold) is quite the little musician: she can play the piano, violin and viola; she composes beautifully and has taken lots of formal examinations, at a relatively young age. When anyone comments and says how ‘talented’ she is, I waste no time in gently correcting them. I do it for Lottie – her wellbeing is my priority. I talk about the hours she spends working, how it does not come ‘naturally’ and about her motivation, which is derived from passion and determination. It’s clear that I am as proud as can be; Lottie is still praised but for what she has done – not for having a gift bestowed unto her. If Lottie believed she had a ‘gift’, she’d had given up on music at grade 1, believing she’d misplaced her ‘gift’ somewhere down the back of the sofa…

Careful the things you say: children will listen…* Our language is key to ensuring our children grow to meet their full potential. That said, children have strengths and weaknesses – undoubtedly, some find learning easier than others – but what I’m talking about here is POTENTIAL. Some of the most successful people were late developers with specific or multiple learning difficulties. They were successful because they worked very hard and were passionate about their field of eventual expertise. As the saying goes: As parents, we have the power to feed enthusiasm, fuel passion, encourage our children and remove barriers by simply choosing our words carefully. What a neat trick! Move over Potter - there’s a new army of wizarding parents in town with the power of `YET’ in their cauldrons and plenty of ‘PRAISE the PROCESS’ potion** under their capes.

If you think your little learner would benefit from some positive, growth mindset messages checkout this Dojo cartoon and (especially for maths) check out Jo Boaler’s youtube video. Jo’s website is full of exceptional resources. * Stephen Sondheim, Into the Woods ** All those P’s are an example of ALLITERATION, which is in the vocabulary list. We play the ALLITERATION GAME in the car. We work alphabetically and take turns: Animated Ant, Barbequing Buffalo etc… Bonus points for 3 or 4 words:Curious, Caterwauling, Cantankerous Cat! They are never as good as that in the car!

Jane Chappell is a parent, a primary school teacher and the inspirational author of ‘Staffroom Secrets, A teacher’s guide to your child’s primary education’. Jane will be visiting schools and workplaces to run workshops as soon as current restrictions allow. To find out more click here to visit her website, and you can order a copy of her incredibly insightful book at Amazon by clicking here.

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Nurseries • Primary Schools John Wilkinson Primary School, Broseley, 01952 882950

Shawbury Stars Nursery, St Mary’s School, Shawbury, 01939 250323

Ladygrove Primary School, Dawley, Telford, 01952 388370

Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Nursery, Castlefields, 01743 351032

Lawley Primary School, Arleston Lane, Telford, 01952 388410

Sir Alexander Fleming Nursery, Sutton Hill, Telford, 01952 388010

Lawley Village Primary Academy, Telford, 01952 951200

St John the Baptist CE Pri. Sch. Nursery, Ruyton XI Towns, 01939 260445

Lightmoor Village Primary School, Telford, 01952 387620

St Lucia’s Nursery, Upton Magna, 07709 573399

Lilleshall Primary School, 01952 388430

St Lucias Primary School Nursery, Upton Magna, nr Shrewsbury, 01743 709652

Long Mountain CE Primary School, Worthen, 01743 891320

St Matthews Nursery, Donnington Wood, Telford, 01952 386260

Longden CE Primary School, Shrewsbury, 01743 860480

St Patricks Catholic Pri. Sch. Nursery, Wellington, Telford, 01952 386160

Longnor Primary School, near Shrewsbury, 01743 718493

St Thomas & St Anne Pri. Sch. Nursery, Hanwood, 01743 860400

Martin Wilson School, Castlefields, Shrewsbury, 01743 236520

St Winefride’s Convent School Kindergarten, 01743 369883 Sundorne Infant School Nursery, Shrewsbury, 01743 362519 Teagues Bridge Pre-school, Trench, Telford, 01952 617190 The Learning Tree Pre-school, Muxton, Telford, 01952 386798 The Nest, Short Wood Pri Sch Nursery, Wellington, Telford, 01952 387360

School & Sportswear Baker & Son, Wellington, Telford, 01952 641897 Mary’s Tots & Teens, Newport, 01952 400476 School Shop Direct, Shrewsbury, 01743 440449

Education Information

Tiggywinkles Montessori Nursery, Newport, 01952 810021

School Admissions, Shropshire, 03456 789008

Wilfred Owen School Nursery, Woodcote Way, Shrewsbury, 01743 282360

Shropshire Youth Information and Guidance - Further/Higher Ed., 01743 258850

William Reynolds Primary School Nursery, Woodside, Telford, 01952 388280

Special Educational Needs, 01743 254267

Clive CofE Primary School, The Hill, Grinshill, 01939 220385 Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Primary School, Telford, 01952 386620 Coleham Primary School, Belle Vue, Shrewsbury, 01743 362668 Condover CE Primary School, near Shrewsbury, 01743 872108 Crowmoor Primary School, Crowmere Road, Shrewsbury, 01743 235549 Crudgington Primary School, near Telford, 01952 386910 Dawley CofE Primary Academy, Doseley Road North, Telford, 01952 386280

Meadows Primary School, Ketley, Telford, 01952 386230 Meole Brace CE Primary School, Shrewsbury, 01743 351027 Mereside CE Primary School, Shrewsbury, 01743 356283 Millbrook Primary School, Leegomery, Telford, 01952 387640 Minsterley Primary School, Minsterley, 01743 791398 Moorfield Primary School, Newport, 01952 386470 Mount Pleasant Primary School, Shrewsbury, 01743 249135 Much Wenlock Primary School, 01952 727634

Primary Schools

Donnington Wood Infant School, Telford, 01952 386640

Muxton Primary School, Telford, 01952 387690

Apley Wood Primary School, Apley, Telford, 01952 386180

Donnington Wood Junior School, Telford, 01952 386660

Myddle CE Primary School, near Shrewsbury, 01939 290834

Aqueduct Primary School, Castlefields Way, Telford, 01952 386210

Dothill Primary School, Severn Drive, Telford, 01952 386870

Barrow 1618 CofE Free School, near Broseley, 01952 388640

Grange Park Primary School, Stirchley, Telford, 01952 387490

Baschurch CE Primary School, 01939 260443

Grange Primary School, Bainbridge Green, Shrewsbury, 01743 462984

Belvidere Primary School, Tenbury Drive, Shrewsbury, 01743 365211

Greenacres Primary School, Rutland, Shrewsbury, 01743 464570

Bicton Primary School, Shrewsbury, 01743 850212

Greenfields Primary School, Shrewsbury, 01743 236397

Bomere Heath CE Primary School, 01939 290359

Hadley Learning Community (HLC) Primary School, Telford, 01952 387088

Brockton CE Primary School, near Much Wenlock, 01746 785671

Hadnall CofE Primary School, Astley Lane, Hadnall, 01939 210323

Broseley Primary School, Dark Lane, Broseley, 01952 567630

Harlescott Junior School, Shrewsbury, 01743 462087

Brynhafren Primary School, Crew Green, 01743 884455

High Ercall Primary School, Church Rd, High Ercall, 01952 387570

Buildwas Academy, nr Ironbridge, 01952 432135

Hollinswood Primary School, Telford, 01952 386920

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Captain Webb Primary School, Dawley, Telford, 01952 386770

Holmer Lake Primary School, Brookside, Telford, 01952 387580

Severnvale Academy, Shrewsbury, 01743 232505

Christ Church CE Primary School, Cressage, 01952 510383

John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School, Telford, 01952 388188

Youth Exchange Service (YES), Shrewsbury (age 16+), 01743 235653

Church Aston Infant School, Newport, 01952 386390

John Randall Primary School, Madeley, Telford, 01952 388390

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Windmill Primary School Nursery, Brookside, Telford, 01952 386360 Woodlands School Nursery, Madeley, Telford, 01952 386070 Wrekin View Primary School Nursery, Wellington, Telford, 01952 388088 Wrockwardine Wood Primary School Nursery, Telford, 01952 387860

Childcare Training Courses - full/part-time, Telford College, 01952 642237 Severn Teaching School Alliance, Telford, 01952 387237 Shropshire County Training for ages 16-19, 03456 789023 Shropshire Early Years Alliance, 01743 365484

Work Opportunities Talking Childminders, Telford, 01952 385424 Tara Professional Recruitment, Shrewsbury/Telford, 01743 236922

Newdale Primary School, Telford, 01952 387720 Newport Infant School, Granville Av., Newport, 01952 386610 Newport Junior School, 01952 386600 Newtown CE Primary School & Nursery, Wem, 01939 233353 Oakmeadow Primary School, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, 01743 875020 Old Park Primary School, Malinslee, Telford, 01952 387250 Oxon CE Primary School, Shrewsbury, 01743 351948 Pontesbury CE Primary School, 01743 790226 Priorslee Primary Academy, Telford, 01952 387927 Queenswood Primary School, Ketley Bank, Telford, 01952 386961 Radbrook Primary School, Shrewsbury, 01743 232895 Randlay Primary School, Telford, 01952 386986 Redhill Primary School, Priorslee, Telford, 01952 327170 Sheriffhales Primary School, Shifnal, 01952 460204

Primary Schools • Independent Schools • Tutoring Shifnal Primary School, Curriers Lane, Shifnal, 01952 460500

Juniper Training (Employability Skills for 16 - 18 year olds), Telford, 01952 299016

Short Wood Primary School, Wellington, Telford, 01952 387360

Madeley Academy, Castlefields Way, Telford, 01952 527700

Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Castlefields, 01743 351032

Newport Girls High School, 01952 797550

Sir Alexander Fleming Prim. Sch, Sutton Hill, Telford, 01952 388010

North Shropshire College, Walford, nr Shrewsbury, 01939 262100

St Andrews CE Primary School, Shifnal, 01952 460226

Shrewsbury 6th Form College, 01743 235491

St Andrews Primary School, Nesscliffe, 01743 741331

Shrewsbury College, London Road (used to be SCAT), 01743 342340

St Edwards Primary School (Dorrington) near Shrewsbury, 01743 718462

Telford College, Wellington, 01952 642200 The Thomas Adams 6th Form Centre, Wem, 01939 237000

St Georges CE Primary School, Telford, 01952 387750

Thomas Telford School, Telford, 01952 200000

St Georges Junior School, Shrewsbury, 01743 357133

William Brookes School, Much Wenlock, 01952 728900

St Giles CE Primary School, Portland Cres., Shrewsbury, 01743 356579

Independent Schools

St John the Baptist CE Primary School, Ruyton XI Towns, 01939 260445

Adcote School for Girls, Adcote, near Shrewsbury, 01939 260202

St Lawrence CE School, Preston-uponthe-Weald-Moors, 01952 387780

Castle House School, Newport, girls & boys 2 - 11, 01952 567600

St Lucias CE School, Upton Magna, near Shrewsbury, 01743 709652 St Lukes Catholic Primary School, Trench, Telford, 01952 388222 St Mary’s C of E Primary School, Shawbury, 01939 250323 St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Madeley, Telford, 01952 388255 St Matthews Primary School, Donnington Wood, Telford, 01952 386260 St Patricks Catholic Pri. School, Wellington, Telford, 01952 386160 St Peter & St Paul Catholic Primary School, Newport, 01952 386450 St Peters CE Pri. Sch., Shrubbery Gardens, Wem, 01939 232292 St Peters CE Primary School, Bratton, Telford, 01952 387980 St Peters Primary School, Edgmond, near Newport, 01952 811692 St Thomas & St Anne CE Primary School, Hanwood, 01743 860400 Sundorne Infant School, Corndon Crescent, Shrewsbury, 01743 362519 Teagues Bridge Primary School, Trench, Telford, 01952 388450 Tibberton Primary School, near Newport, 01952 387790 Trinity School, Ford, near Shrewsbury, 01743 850227 Weston Lullingfields CE School, near Baschurch, 01939 260306 Wilfred Owen School, Woodcote Way, Shrewsbury, 01743 282360

Wombridge Primary School, Hartshill, Telford, 01952 388040 Woodfield Infant School, Shrewsbury, 01743 343812 Woodlands Primary School, Madeley, Telford, 01952 386070 Wrekin View Primary School, Wellington, Telford, 01952 388088 Wrockwardine Wood Infant School, Telford, 01952 387860 Wrockwardine Wood Junior School, Trench, Telford, 01952 387880

Secondary Schools Belvidere School, Shrewsbury, 01743 235073 Burton Borough School, Newport, 01952 386500 Charlton School, Wellington, Telford, 01952 386800 Corbet School, Baschurch, 01939 260296 Ercall Wood Academy, Wellington, Telford, 01952 387300 Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby, Telford, 01952 386000 Haberdashers Adams Grammar School, Newport (boys only), 01952 953810

William Reynolds Primary School, Woodside, Telford, 01952 388280

Hadley Learning Community (HLC) Secondary School, Telford, 01952 387000

Windmill Primary School, Brookside, Telford, 01952 386360

Holy Trinity Academy (Catholic), Priorslee, Telford, 01952 386100

Idsall School, Shifnal, 01952 468400 Madeley Academy, Castlefields Way, Telford, 01952 527700 Mary Webb School & Science College, Pontesbury, 01743 792100 Meole Brace School Science College, Shrewsbury, 01743 235961 Newport Girls High School (aged 11 18), 01952 797550 Priory School, Longden Road, Shrewsbury, 01743 284000 Shrewsbury Academy, 01743 276700 Telford Park School, Stirchley, Telford, 01952 387400 The Telford Langley School, Dawley, Telford, 01952 386700 The Telford Priory School, Wrockwardine Wood, 01952 386400 Thomas Adams School, Lowe Hill, Wem, 01939 237000 Thomas Telford School, Telford, 01952 200000 William Brookes School, Much Wenlock, 01952 728900

Colleges 16 to 18 yrs Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby 6th Form, Telford, 01952 386000 Haberdashers Adams Grammar School (boys only), Newport, 01952 953810 Holy Trinity Academy (Catholic), Priorslee, Telford, 01952 386100 Idsall School, Shifnal, 01952 468400

Old Hall School, Wellington, Telford, 01952 223117 Oswestry School, 01691 655711 Packwood Haugh School, Ruyton XI Towns, 01939 260217 Prestfelde Preparatory School, Shrewsbury, 01743 245400 Shrewsbury High Prep School (girls 3-11/boys 3-13), Shrews., 01743 494038 Shrewsbury High School (girls 11 - 18), Town Walls, Shrews., 01743 494038 Shrewsbury School, 01743 280500 St Winefrides Catholic Convent School, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 369883 The Prepatoria, Battlefield Ind. Est., Shrewsbury, 01743 460199 Wrekin College (11 - 18), Wellington, Telford, 01952 265600

Special Schools Haughton School, Madeley, Telford, 01952 387540 Overley Hall School, Wellington, Telford, 01952 740262 Queensway North (age 11-16), Hadley, Telford, 01952 388555 Queensway South (age 11-16), Dawley, Telford, 01952 387670 Severndale Specialist Academy, Monkmoor, Shrewsbury, 01743 563333 Southall School, Dawley, Telford, 01952 387600 The Bridge School at HLC, Hadley, Telford, 01952 387108 The Woodlands Centre, Wem, 01939 232372

International Schools Concord College, near Shrewsbury, mixed, ages 13 - 19, 01694 731631

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Flexible Working • Remote Working

2021

Business

The Positive Impact of Flexible Working Advantages of Agile Working Environment With the challenges of 2020 behind us, we all look to learn and best prepare for opportunities which lay ahead. Even before prepandemic times there have been discussions around agile working and flexibility in the workplace.

One persistent occupational discrimination is that often primary caregivers, having to take career breaks when starting a family or other personal commitments have left candidates at a disadvantage in finding sufficient employment and leadership roles. This unconscious bias plays a significant part in widening the unemployment gap.

Although some businesses have taken positive steps during the last decades to bridge occupational gaps, disparities persist with much still to be done across the board and educational opportunities play a huge role in this progression.

With many working parents, organisations and employees embracing the remote life, opportunity for flexible working is becoming the norm and allows individuals the opportunity to fulfil a better work life balance and for employers to reach a wider talent pool.

…..it is vital that businesses do their upmost to support their staff working from home on an ongoing basis. This is a real opportunity for employers to ‘gold star’ their approach to safe, efficient and healthy work-life balance.

We are excited to have had such positive feedback from businesses so far and look forward to working with many more.”

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Katy Moroney, Partner

Nurturing & Supporting Individuals Award winning entrepreneurs Amy Watmore and Katy Moroney saw first-hand the problems faced by home workers after setting up their own remote PA business based in Bromley as busy mums juggling work life and career.

It is evident that adopting a hybrid working practice benefits the wider workplace demonstrating the workforce can perform effectively, efficiently and produce all round wellness across the working environment.

Embracing these changes are advantageous to both organisations and staff alike wanting to remain sustainable and staying ahead of the game thus shifting the landscape of a more diverse working culture.

The duo went onto developing a Remote Working E-learning tool to help give individuals the confidence to become successful at remote working and provide struggling bosses a practical ‘kit’ they can use to help their staff thrive at home.

Encouraging Leadership Role Opportunities.

The certified remote e-learning course has been expertly curated to support professional development as well as allowing businesses to support their own staff with the transition from working from the office environment to the home.

Designed to upskill those wanting to take the first steps in getting the qualification and the confidence to be able to succeed in a remote role, whilst maintaining a better work life approach.

Course Overview | Unique Remote e-Learning The easily enhance providing resources, worker.

manageable, accredited, 13 module course will skillsets in areas tackled in remote working, succinct guidance and useful downloadable it provides valuable tools for the professional

❑ The certified e-learning course is 13 modules

“We developed the Remote Working programme to protect both staff and their employers by creating a more positive working from home culture.

❑ Each module only takes 15minutes to complete and can be taken in your own time. ❑ The course will help you overcome the challenges and pitfalls of remote working. ❑ Prepares professionals to take control and to become an efficient successful worker.

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Work Life Balance Work Life Balance for Mums in Business

by Leonie Huie BEM Work-life balance is the holy grail for a lot of mothers trying to juggle a family and business. Sometimes feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, and extreme tiredness can get the better of us when we are trying our best to stay on top of things. I’ve been there, when all I wanted to do was hide back under my duvet covers and avoid the busy week, I knew I had ahead of me.

I became a mum for the first time in 2017 to twin girls and my life changed forever. I honestly didn’t know what I was doing and struggled throughout the first year of parenthood. When I returned to work as a schoolteacher, my twins were 10 months old and I found working and being a mum extremely challenging and overwhelming I just couldn’t find a balance between the two.

At times I felt like the walls were closing in on me, how could I possibly teach and be a twin mum at the same time without feeling like this? What can we do to manage my time more effectively?

How can I improve the balance between the two?

I knew something in my life had to change, but I didn’t know what so, I decided to speak to some mothers in the mother and baby group I attended as well as asking other family and friends with young children and they told me what they did. I tried some of the suggestions made, which worked after a few weeks, such as prioritising what was important, having a solid routine that works for my family and knowing when to switch off.

By the time I started my business in 2019, I went into this new transition in my life full of enthusiasm raring to go because my work-life balance was aligned and I knew exactly how to manage overwhelm, my time, being organised and productive all at the same time as well as being a mum to two year olds.

Due to this working so well for me, I wanted to help other mothers indulge into the holy grail of work-life balance, so produced the Ultimate Blueprint for Mums Who Want More, which you can download here for free. I hope you find this blueprint useful in helping you achieve your goals and aspirations for you, your family and business.

Click Here to download your Ultimate Blueprint for Mums Who Want More Leonie Huie BEM is a Business & Life Coach and author of ‘The First Year is Survival’.

For more information about Leonie, follow her on Instagram @LeonieHuie or visit her website at www.empowerme.london

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Tutoring • Out of School & Holiday Schemes Tutoring 9 - 1 Maths Tuition at Home upto GCSE level, Shrewsbury, 07807 406507 After-school Tutor, Wem, Shrewsbury, Telford, 07788 479610

Chinese School (age 3 - 18) Sunday pms, HLC, Telford, 07411 252780

Crossbar Coaching, Lilleshall, nr Newport, 01952 677965

Leaton Forest, near Shrewsbury, 01939 290384

French Tuition to All Levels, Shrewsbury, 01743 363001

Inside Out Learning, Belle Vue, Shrewsbury, 01743 363577

Much Wenlock Museum & Visitor Information Centre, 01952 727679

Out of School Clubs

Outback2Basics - Bushcraft Skills Courses, 01952 432452

Mythstories Museum, Uni Centre, Shrewsbury, 07969 541552

Ramm’s Holiday Club, Shrewsbury, 01743 240258

Royal Air Force Museum, Cosford, 01902 376200

ReachOut Arts with Halo Leisure - Creative & Active Holiday Clubs, 01746 576088

Shrewsbury Castle & Regimental Museum, 01743 358516

Telford & Wrekin Road Safety - Learn to Ride a Bike, 01952 384857

Sunnycroft House, Wellington, Telford, 01952 242884

Wrekin Forest School and Adventure Centre, Kynnersley, 07888 851813

Wenlock Priory (English Heritage), 01952 727466

Alpha English Tuition, Shrewsbury, 01743 344845

Aqueduct AfterHours Club, Telford, 01952 872636

Bayston Hill Kumon Study Centre, Shrewsbury, 01743 367058

Bright Owls French & Spanish, Shrewsbury, 07979 635157

Clever Tutors (Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin), 01952 820936

Childrensworld, Cressage, 01952 510059

Conexus Tuition, Shrewsbury, 07948 414366

Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Pri Sch Kids Club, 01952 432090

Conexus Tuition, Telford, 07970 316622

Crudgington Wrap-around Club, Crudgington Primary School, 01952 386910

English Complementary Support, Telford, 07368 382422 English Language & Literature Tutor, Shrewsbury, 07792 273388 English Private Tuition, experienced examiner, Shrewsbury, 01743 233164 English Tutor - AQA, Shrewsbury, 07875 880471 Firefly Tutoring: English, Maths, Phonics for Rec, KS1 & KS2, Telford, 07702 447158 First Class Learning (Maths & English from age 5 - KS3), Telford, 01952 426055 French Tutor (all levels & ages), Telford, 07473 072153 Landau Tutoring (English & Maths), Shrewsbury, 07957 981178 Maths & English Tuition, Primary Level, Telford, 01952 299475 Maths A-Level Tuition, Shrewsbury, 01743 860034 Maths Plus You (Maths & English Tuition) Telford, 07906 852148 Maths Tutor, any age, Telford, 01952 630129 Maths Tutor, Ironbridge, 07811 958561 MG Tuition Services; Lifelong Maths Support 8 - 80, Shrewsbury, 01743 353479 Primary Tutor, Telford, 07980 077518 Science, KS3, KS4, GCSE, Shrewsbury, 01743 850829 Shropshire Tutor, 08006 890193 St Georges Kumon Study Centre, Telford, 01952 794084 Tara Tutors, Shrewsbury & Telford, 01952 433833 The STEM Workshop (4-18 years), Shrewsbury & Telford, 07402 528947 Tutor Doctor, Telford, 07889 822923

Language Classes Bright Owls French, Spanish & Other Langs (3+), Shrewsbury, 07979 635157 Chatty Chinese - Mandarin Lessons for age 3 - 11’s, 07507 166374 Chinese Mandarin, Chinese Arts & Culture Centre, Telford, 07920 886316

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Shrewsbury Museums, 01743 258885

Children’s Farms and Zoos

Weston Park, Shifnal, 01952 852100

Dothill Out of School Club, Dothill Primary Sch., Telford, 01952 567410

Exotic Zoo, Telford Town Park, 01952 371570

Wonderland, Telford, 01952 591633

Earlyworld Kids Club, Oxon School, Shrewsbury, 01743 363310

Scotty’s Donkeys & Animal Park, Apley Farm, Norton, Nr Shifnal, 01952 730469

Earlyworld Kids Club, Stafford Park, Telford, 01952 292900 Edgmond Owls Out of School & Holiday Club, near Newport, 01952 811692 Fairview Childcare, Newport, 07704 587202 Frankwell Tots to Twelves, Shrewsbury, 07974 738191 Hazle’s Farm Breakfast & Afterschool Club, Shawbury, 01939 250234 Hollies After School Club, ABC Hollinswood, Telford, 01952 289168 Hopscotch Out of School Club, Shifnal, 01952 463079 Kids 4 Us Out of School Club, Madeley, Telford, 01952 270062 Little Angels of Baschurch, 07834 564688 Night Owls Club, St Andrews Primary School, Nesscliffe, 01743 741331 Noah’s Ark Before and After School Club, Newport, 01952 825066 Old Park Primary School Nursery, Telford, 01952 567967 Patchwork Community Choir, URC, Shrewsbury, 01743 600187 Poppies Childcare, Wilfred Owen School, Shrewsbury, 01743 282367 Redhill OOSC, Redhill Pri Sch., Priorslee, Telford, 01952 387979 Shawbury Stars Breakfast, After-school & Holiday Club, 01939 250323 Strawberry Hill Out of School Care, Telford, 01952 583273 The Bratton Pack (age 4 - 12), St Peter’s Sch., Bratton, Telford, 01952 387988 The Nest, Short Wood Pri Sch Nursery, Wellington, Telford, 01952 387360 Trench Tots Out-of-School Club, Telford, 01952 270058

Holiday Schemes and Activities Church Street Out-of-School & Holiday Club, Wellington, Telford, 01952 250358

Shropshire Falconry, nr Wem (appt only), 01939 236541

Wroxeter Roman City (English Heritage), 01743 761330

Out of Area Attractions Acton Scott Historic Working Farm & Museum, 01694 781307

Theatres and Cinemas

Black Country Living Museum, Dudley, West Midlands, 01215 579643

Oakengates Theatre @ The Place, Telford, 01952 382382

Blue Planet Aquarium, Cheshire Oaks, Cheshire, 0151 3578804

Odeon Cinema, Forgegate, Telford, 0800 888 950

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway, 01746 762052

Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281

Cambrian Heritage Railways, Oswestry & Llynclys, 01691 728131

The Belfrey Theatre, Wellington, Telford, 01952 222277

Chester Zoo, 01244 380280

The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, 01952 728911 Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281 Wem Town Hall, Box Office, 01939 238279

Parks and Open Spaces Hartshill District Park, Oakengates, Telford, 01952 384384 Outside the towns - Stiperstones, Nesscliffe, Shrewsbury - The Quarry, Haughmond Hill, Telford - The Wrekin, Granville Country Park, Apley Woods, Telford Town Park, 01952 382340

Other Places to Visit All Ironbridge Gorge Museums, Telford, 01952 433424 Attingham Park (National Trust), near Shrewsbury, 01743 708123 Benthall Hall, Broseley, 01952 882159 Buildwas Abbey, near Ironbridge, 03703 331181 Cardingmill Valley & the Long Mynd, 01694 725000 Hawkstone Park & Follies, 01948 841777 Home Farm, Attingham, Shrewsbury, 01743 709243 Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom, Preston-on-the-Weald Moors, Telford, 01952 677917

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Chirk Castle, nr Wrexham, 01691 777701 Cholmondeley Castle, Cheshire, 01829 720383 Crocky Trail, near Chester, 01244 336084 Drayton Manor Family Theme Park & Zoo, Tamworth, Staffs, 08444 721950 Dudley Zoo & Gardens, West Midlands, 01384 215313 Dudmaston Estate, Nr Bridgnorth, Shropshire, 01746 780866 Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, Nantwich, Cheshire, 01270 629219 Hoverdays Activity Centre (age 15+), near Oswestry, 01691 611897 Jungle Boogie! Codsall, Wolverhampton, 01902 843191 King Arthur’s Labyrinth & Bard’s Quest Maze, Corris, 01654 761584 Llangollen Railway, 01978 860979 Ludlow Castle, 01584 873355 Mickey Millers Family Play Barn, Craven Arms, 01588 673800 Monkey Forest, Trentham, Staffs, 01782 659845 Monkey Mania, Ludlow, 01584 300120 Museum of Cannock Chase, 01543 877666 Offa’s Dyke Centre, Knighton, Powys, 01547 528753 Park Hall Countryside Experience, Oswestry, 01691 671123

A-Z Children's Activities

Private Beavers Tutoring Cubs and Scouts

Rays Farm, Billingsley, Bridgnorth, 01299 841255

Telford & Wrekin Road Safety - Learn to Ride a Bike, 01952 384857

Rednal Karting, nr Oswestry, 07989 471307

Telford Chin Woo (>4), Wellington, Telford, 07939 667003

Severn Valley Country Park, Bridgnorth, 01746 781192

The My Fam Project, Telford, 07429 572358

Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster, Worcs, 01562 757900

Sports Centres

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060 Small Breeds Farm Park & Owl Centre, Kington, 01544 231109 Stokesay Castle, nr Craven Arms, 01588 672544

Abraham Darby Sports & Leisure Centre, Telford, 01952 382770 Idsall Sports Centre, 01952 460499 London Road Sports Centre, Shrewsbury, 01743 342591 Monkmoor Outdoor Recreation Centre, Shrewsbury, 01743 257659

Find your local group, 08453 001818

Rainbows Brownies Guides and Rangers Find your local group/information team, 08009 992016

Performing Arts Services Music Bros, Roushill Bank, Shrewsbury, 01743 240231 Salop Music Centre, St Michael’s Street, Shrewsbury, 01743 364111 Salop Sheet Music, St Michael’s Street, Shrewsbury, 01743 365561

Much Wenlock Leisure Centre, 01952 727629

Severn Windworks repairs to woodwind instruments, 07791 860231

Oakengates Leisure Centre, Telford, 01952 382810

Stage Door Dance & Leisure Wear, Dawley, Telford, 07913 132440

Techniquest Glyndwr, Wrexham, 01978 293400

Phoenix Sports Centre, Dawley, Telford, 01952 382780

Windband, Shrewsbury, 01743 367482

The British Ironwork Centre, Oswestry, 01691 610952

Roman Road Sports Centre, Meole Brace, Shrewsbury, 01743 351916

The Gingerbread Man (Wacky Warehouse), Market Drayton, 01630 652771

Shrewsbury Sports Village, 03450 007002

Talyllyn Railway, Tywyn, 01654 710472 Tamworth Castle, Staffs, 01827 709626 Tamworth Snowdome, 03448 000011

The Judge’s Lodging Victorian Experience, Presteigne, 01544 260650 The Spaceguard Centre, Knighton, Powys, 01547 520247 Thinktank - Birmingham Science Museum, 01213 488000 Waterworld, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs, 01782 205747 Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway, 01938 810441 West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley, Worcs, 01299 402114 Whitchurch Museum, 01948 664577 Whittington Castle, near Oswestry, 01691 662500

Leisure and Sport Services Head First Education, Shrewsbury, 07969 011111

Leisure and Sport for Disabled and Additional Needs Children Acorn Way Short Breaks, Telford, 01952 253173

Shropshire Junior County Badminton Club, Abraham Darby SC, 01952 382770

Basketball Shrewsbury Sports Village, 03450 007002

Cycling & Bikes Balance Bike Track for Toddlers, Dawley, Telford, 07928 562361 BMX Trax - various venues in Shrewsbury, 01743 255071 Cycling (age 8 - 18), Shrewsbury Sports Village, 03450 007002 Learncycling Bikeability Courses, age 4 - 8, Shrewsbury, 07905 809915 Mid Shropshire Wheelers, Shrews Sports Village, 07785 974183 Newport Cycling Club, 0845 2871809

Air Sports

Wrekin Riders - BMX tracks/dirt jumps in Telford, 07928 562361

Shropshire Aero Club, learn to fly from age 14, 01939 232882

Bowling and Skittles

Archery

Alien Strike Tenpin Bowling (for littlies), Jungleland, Telford, 01952 252222

Stirchley Recreation Centre, Grange Avenue, Telford, 01952 382730

Bowbrook Archers, Shrewsbury, 01743 242359

The Circle at HLC, Telford, 01952 388470

Dana Prison, Shrewsbury, 01743 211971

The Quarry Leisure & Fitness Centre, Shrewsbury, 0345 0007003

Long Mynd Archers, 01694 722767

Arts and Crafts

Camping and Youth Hostels

Thomas Adams Sports Centre, Wem, 01939 237000

1 - 1 Children’s Art Lessons, ages 7-11, Swan Pit, 07969 641803

Youth Hostels Association, 08000 191700

Wellington Leisure Centre, Telford, 01952 382720

Art Space @Raven Studios (for age 14 - 19), Shrewsbury, 07540 246541

Circus and Stunts

Youth Clubs

Arts & Crafts (age 3-10), AIREA51, Telford, 01952 947220

Belle Vue Youth Centre, Shrewsbury, 01743 355501

Cuckoo Crafts - activites for all ages at festivals & events, 07799 408297

AMF Bowling, Brixton Way, Shrewsbury, 0844 8263032 Tenpin Telford, 0871 222 3675

Nula Hula (Events, Workshops, Parties), Shropshire, 07944 103344

Clay Modelling and Pottery

Club Sub:Zero, St John’s Church, Muxton, 01952 670033

Saturday Lego Club, Shrewsbury Library, 01743 255308

Shell Club (age 7 - 13), Methodist Church, Wem, 01939 233908

Studio 39, Bloom for Budding Artists, Shrewsbury, 07970 383135

Junior Pottery, The Hive, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970

Shrewsbury Town Council Youth Clubs (age 11 - 19), 07976 020819

Wittypics - Drawing Workshops, Shropshire, 07866 070460

Paint & Create, Apley Farm Shop, Nr Shifnal, 07812 762072

Youth Group (age 7-14), Horsehay Methodist Church, Telford, 07377 987963

Astronomy

Splat n Splodge Pottery Painting Studio, The Parade, Shrews., 01743 588400

Youth Group age 8-14, (monthly), Dorrington Village Hall, 01743 718838

Athletics

Uniformed Groups

All In (age 5-15), Shrewsbury Sports Village, 03450 007002

Army Cadet Force, Shropshire (age 12 - 18), 01743 231779

Cavalier Centre, home of Perry Riding and Driving, Much Wenlock, 01952 983200

Army Reserve, Shropshire, 03456 008080

Downs Syndrome & Cerebral Palsy Active Football, Shrewsbury Town Football Club, 01743 289177 x 216

Shropshire Junior Badminton Club, 07773 294859

Boys Brigade (from age 5) - find your local group, Girls Brigade (from age 5) - find your local group, 01246 582322

Shropshire Astronomical Society, 01952 405211 Shrewsbury Athletics Club (from age 9), London Road Sports Centre, 01743 342591 Telford Athletic Club, 07715 347587 Telford Athletic Stadium & Track, Oakengates Leisure Centre, 01952 382810

Create a Plate Ceramics - mobile pottery painting, 07701 054136

Climbing and Mountaineering Climbing and Tots Climbing (age3-18), Shrews. Sports Village, 03450 007002 Climbing the Walls, Battlefield, Shrewsbury, 01743 510238 Shropshire Climbing Centre, Newport, 01952 814566

Badminton

Conservation and Wildlife

London Road Badminton Club, Shrewsbury, 01743 233665

Alison’s Bee Class, Telford, 07825 371137

Moving & Grooving All-In, Sports Village, Shrewsbury, 01743 250227

RAF Air Cadets (age 13 - 17) - find your local group, 03456 006601

Pay & Play, Idsall Sports Centre, Shifnal, 01952 460499

Battlefield Falconry Centre, Shrewsbury, 07866 926184

Pony Pals Wrekin, Equine & Movement Therapy, 07948 981047

Telford Sea Cadets, Donnington, Telford, 01952 608014

Shrewsbury Sports Village, 03450 007002

Cuan Wildlife Rescue Centre, Much Wenlock, 01952 728070

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A-Z Children's Activities Exotic Zoo, Telford Town Park, 01952 371570

Baby Ballet (up to age 6), Shrewsbury & Telford, 07527 354388

Haughmond Hill (Forestry Commission), 03000 674935

Bhangra Fitness, Telford, 07851 270409

Party Animals (Corner Exotics), 07816 048901

Cadwaladr School of Dance, Wellington, Telford, 07967 922362

Severn Gorge Countryside Trust, 01952 433880

Carmichael School of Dance & Theatre Arts, Telford, Shrewsbury & Wem, 01952 619155

Shropshire Ornithological Society, 01743 761507 Shropshire Wildlife Trust, Events & Activities, 01743 284280

Cookery Brompton Cookery School, Nr Atcham, Shrewsbury, 01743 761629 Cook Stars, South Shropshire, 07763 326572 Explorers Cooking, Shrewsbury, 01743 243996 Katie’s Kids Kitchen, Shrewsbury, 07971 499359

Cricket Alberbury Cricket Club (boys and girls), 01743 821481 All Stars Cricket (age 5 - 11), various venues, 08000 857998 Beacon Cricket Club (boys & girls), Guild Hall, Shrewsbury, 07841 475675 Bomere Heath Cricket Club, 01939 290423 Broseley Cricket Club, 07853 798723 Condover Cricket Club, 07853 798723 Cound Cricket Club, 07962 149199 Ellesmere Cricket Club, 07539 253804 Forton Cricket Club (boys & girls), near Newport, 07776 292329 Frankton Cricket Club, 01939 250274 Lilleshall Cricket Club, 07814 740607 Madeley Cricket Club (girls & boys), Telford, 07710 603672 Newport Cricket Club, Juniors, 07852 390206 Oswestry Cricket Club (girls & boys), 07968 932386 Pontesbury Cricket Club (girls & boys), 07841 475679 Sentinel Cricket Club (girls & boys), Shrewsbury, 07932 621746 Shelton Cricket Club, Shrewsbury, 07813 039041 Shifnal Cricket Club (girls & boys), 07801 831990 Shrewsbury Cricket Club, London Road, 07808 723209 St George’s Cricket Club (girls & boys), Telford, 07847 358735 Wellington Cricket Club (girls & boys), Telford, 07921 234800 Wem Cricket Club (girls & boys), 01939 234680 Willey Cricket Club, Broseley, 01952 880000

Dance 7Academy of Performing Arts (age 3+), Sutton Hill, Telford, 07497 602185

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CheerForce Ten Cheerleading, Ketley, Telford, 07966 966026 Chinese Dance Classes, Chinese Arts & Culture Centre, Telford, 07920 886316 Dance & Acro Academy, AIREA51, Telford, 01952 947220 Dance With Music (Ballroom & Latin, Telford, 07818 476322 Diana Grifffiths School of Dance, Shropshire, 07570 966006 Elegance Dance School (3+), Shrewsbury & surrounds, 07875 446330 Elite Dance Studios (from age 2), Shrewsbury, 01743 344500 Encore Dance & Drama, the Edge, Much Wenlock, 01952 728911 Folk Dance Workshops for schools and groups, 07799 408297 Footlights Dance School, Shrewsbury, 07946 630963 Fusion Film & Stage School, Telford, 07847 376829 Gem Academy, Madeley, Telford, 07883 586818 Laura Deighton Dance Company & Creative Arts, Telford, 01952 582486 Lizzie’s Performing Arts School, Bicton, Shrewsbury, 07784 367902

Vision Dance, Shrewsbury, 07708 015035

Stage 2 Performing Arts Academy, Shrewsbury & Wem, 01743 248667

Whittingham Dance (Ballet, Jazz, Tap), Telford, 07984 159743

Stagecoach Theatre Arts School, Shrewsbury, 01743 540123

Drama

The Arts Centre, Ketley, Telford, 07469 885184

Newport Musical Theatre Academy, 07576 511971

Belfrey Youth Theatre (age 8 - 18), Wellington, Telford, 01952 222277

ReachOut Arts, Broseley & Bridgnorth, 01746 576088 ROAM Dance, Shrewsbury, 07841 071261 Shrewsbury Sapphires Dance Troupe, 07977 269244 Shropshire Ballet Company, Telford, 07376 146030 Shropshire Dance Company, Shrewsbury, 07866 532119 Stage 2 Performing Arts Academy, Shrewsbury & Wem, 01743 248667 Stagecoach Theatre Arts School, Shrewsbury, 01743 540123 Street Dance Telford, 07951 902994 Telford Academy of Performing Arts, Telford, 07837 880012 Telford Stage Schools, 07980 919430 The Arts Centre, Ketley, Telford, 07469 885184 The Viv Kelly School of Dance, Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 01743 344737 Topaz Dance School, Shrewsbury, 01743 272672 Urban Out Steppers (Street & Contemporary, age 3+), Newport, 07821 568449

Carmichael School of Dance & Theatre Arts, Telford, Shrewsbury & Wem, 01952 619155 Fusion Film & Stage School, Telford, 07847 376829

Top Hat Stage School, Telford & Shrewsbury, 01952 793949 Paul Bench Voice and Acting Private Coaching, Shropshire, 01743 233164

Fencing

Get Your Wigle On, Shrewsbury, 01743 272217

Much Wenlock Fencing Club, 07770 384621

Glasshouse Maxis & Teens, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, 07983 420058

Shrewsbury Fencing Club (age 14+), Belvidere Sch., 01743 243033

LAMDA Speech & Drama, Diana Griffiths School of Dance, 07570 966006

Wrekin Sword Fencing Club, Wrekin Coll.Sports Hall, Telford, 01952 265600

M3 Studios Performing Arts School (age 3 - 18), Telford, 07715 583721 Moonstruck Astronaut Theatre Company, Newport, 07961 050961 Newport Musical Theatre Academy, 07576 511971 PQA (4-18 years), Shrewsbury & Telford, 07542 923259 PTP Academy, Telford & Shrewsbury, 07775 745319 ReachOut Arts, Broseley & Bridgnorth, 01746 576088 Shropshire Youth Theatre, 07813 026367

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Fitness and Exercise Believe-In Yoga, Shrewsbury, 07432 712693 Boogie Bounce Kidz, Donnington, Telford, 07505 835855 Pontesbury Dance Fitness Club, from age 7, 07508 461235 The Shrewsbury Club, Sundorne Rd, Shrewsbury, 01743 467755 The Studio, Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, 07812 989245 Zumba (12+) & Boogie Bounce Extreme (16+), Telford, 07815 717611 Zumba Kids, Shrewsbury & Telford, 07702 556935

A-Z Children's Activities

Zumba, Yoga, Clubbercise & Circuits (13 years +) Pulse Fitness, Newport, 07967 343728

Football

Golf

Handball

Aqualate Golf Centre, near Newport, 01952 811699

Shropshire Handball Foundry (age 11-17), Shrewsbury & Telford, 07783 880293

AFC Telford United, 01952 640064

Arscott Golf Club, Pontesbury, 01743 860881

Ball Sports Community Coaching, 07817 021068

Hawkstone Park Golf Centre, 01948 841700

Shrewsbury Hockey Club, Roman Road Sports Centre, 01743 351916

Horsehay Village Golf Centre, Telford, 01952 382640

Shropshire Hockey Association, 07817 122420

Junior Golf at Shrewsbury Golf Club, 01743 872977

Telford & Wrekin Hockey Club (Juniors aged 5 - 15), 07919 415909

Double Touch Football Coaching, 07713 007327 Ercall Colts Juniors (U7 U18), 07970 508006 FootGolf at The Shropshire Golf Centre, Telford, 01952 677800 Kickers Football, (18 mths - 8 yrs), Shropshire, 07739 469069 Mini Soccer Club, AIREA51, Telford, 01952 947220 Newport Girls Football Club (U8 to U15), 07812 568915 Passmaster Football Coaching, boys & girls aged 5 - 11, Shrews, 07503 260041 Pay & Play, Idsall Sports Centre, Shifnal, 01952 460499 Shifnal Town FC (U12 U17), 07986 563156 Shrewsbury Town Football Club, 01743 289177 Shrewsbury Up & Comers Football Club, not known Shropshire County Football Association, 01743 362769 Total Football Academy (age 4 - 8), Telford, 07896 878189 Total Football Coaching, Shrewsbury, 07971 343471 Tots Football (age 18mt-5y) & Futsal, Shrewsbury Sports Village, 03450 007002 Various football clubs, Roman Road Sports Centre, Shrewsbury, 01743 351916

Gardening Lovely Land Curious Nature and Gardening Workshops, Shrewsbury, 07580 082144

Lilleshall Hall Golf Club, near Newport, 01952 604776

Hockey

Horseriding

Kombat Kids (from age 4), Telford, 07730 899722 Kung Fu (age 16+), Shrewsbury, 07944 561708 Kyushinkai Martial Arts Club, Madeley, Telford, 07940 726311 Lee Matthews British Military Martial Arts, 08003 893987 Mileham Karate Dojo, Shrewsbury, 01743 873013 Newport and Penkridge Tae Kwon Do, 07783 690276

Meole Brace Golf Course, Shrewsbury, 01743 364050

Corner Farm Equestrian, Hadnall, 07974 658812

Shin-Gi-Tai Aikido, FastTrak EDT, Battlefield Ind Est, Shrewsbury, 07743 355786

Shrewsbury Golf Driving Range, 01743 354975

Forton Riding School & Stables, Montford Bridge, 07771 763444

Shropshire Goju Ryu Karate Academy, Broseley, 07809 007030

Telford Golf Academy, 01952 429977

Long Mountain Centre Pony Trekking, 01743 891274

Shushokan Karate (4+), Shrewsbury & Pontesbury, 07805 247406

Wrekin Golf Club Ltd, Wellington, Telford, 01952 244032

Gymnastics and Trampoline AIREA51, Stafford Park, Telford, 01952 947220 Edge Gymnastics, Wenlock Edge Leisure Centre, 07929 889375 Elements Acro Gymnastics Club, Shrewsbury, 07837 928973 Gravitate Trampoline Club. Telford & Shifnal, 07834 525738 Gymnastics & Trampolining, Idsall Sports Centre, 01952 460499

Stoneyford Riding School, Annscroft, nr Shrewsbury, 01743 860840 Telford Equestrian Centre, nr Donnington Wood, Telford, 01952 619825 The Wyke Equestrian Centre, Shifnal, 01952 460560 Wenlock Edge Riding Centre, Hughley, Much Wenlock, 01746 785645

Ice Sports Telford Ice Rink & various junior ice hockey clubs, 01952 382650

Martial Arts

Jump In Trampoline Arena, Shrewsbury, 01926 356290

Ace Martial Arts, Oakengates, Telford, 07703 515960

London Road Sports Centre, Shrewsbury, 01743 342591

Bai Lang Kickboxing Academy (from age 5), Telford, 07960 524276

Park Wrekin Gym Club, Wellington, Telford, 01952 257646

Bushido Judo Kwai 473, (5+), Ford, Nr Shrewsbury, 07837 354315

Severn Gymnastics Club, Grange, Shrewsbury, 01743 241397

Defence Lab (age 4+), Telford & Shrewsbury, 08007 720784

Shooting Stars Gymnastics (age 3 16), Telford, 07905 956644

JBS Martial Arts Academy (from age 4), Telford, 07710 572037

Tae Kwon-do, Wellington, Telford, 07887 456005 Telford Aikido Club, Oakengates Leisure Centre, Telford, 01952 382810 Telford Chin Woo (>4), Wellington, Telford, 07939 667003 Tiska Karate (from age 4), Telford & Shrewsbury, 07763 879362 Universal Tae Kwon-do (age 4+), Shrewsbury, 07803 131512 Valor Precision Combat, Shrewsbury, 07794 577797 Wing Chun Kung Fu, Chinese Arts & Culture Centre, Telford, 07920 886316

Motor Vehicles Begin Off-Road (try motocross age 5 12), Sleap, 07581 442219

Music Groups Rock! Music School, Shrewsbury, 07806 746213 Shropshire Music Service, 01743 874145 Telford & Wrekin Music Service, 01952 380986

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A-Z Children's Activities The Rock Project, Shrewsbury, 07533 417768 Whackit Smackit Junk Music for fetes, parties, youth groups, 01743 861159

Music Teachers Alex Price Music Tuition, various instruments from age 5, Shifnal, 07885 490248 Carpe Diem Guitar Tuition (from age 5), Telford, 07737 741860 Cello Lessons, Ironbridge, 07807 787423 Creative at the Keys Piano & Keyboard Tuition (for ages 5-18), Telford, 07787 010195 Dan Jones Guitar School, Telford, 07872 101960 Greenside Music (Piano from age 6), Baschurch, 01939 262872 Guitar Lessons, Electric/Acoustic/Bass/ Ukulele, Telford, 07704 755349 Guitar Tuition for Children, Shrewsbury, 07817 068008 Guitar Tuition, Shrewsbury, 01743 718612 Guitar/Bass Tuition from age 8, Shrewsbury, 01743 360075 JRS Guitar, Telford, age 6+ mobile tutor, DBS checked, 07540 192337 Long Mynd Music (from age 4), Shropshire, 07885 920133 Mini-melodeon & Percussion Workshops (> age 8), 07799 408297 Music Heroes, Private & Peripatetic Music Tuition, Shropshire, 07966 040807 Music Theory ABRSM Grade 1 - 5, Shrewsbury, 01743 366728 Neil Cowmeadow Guitar Tuition, Broseley, 01952 882928 Piano Lessons, Lightmoor, Telford, 07879 344733 Piano Tuition, Shrewsbury, 01743 873840 Rock! Music School! Frankwell, Shrewsbury, 01691 648628 Shropshire Music Service, 01743 874145 Telford & Wrekin Music Service, 01952 380986 Telford Music School, 01952 270027 Violin, Piano, Flute Tuition, Shrewsbury, 01743 245469 Violin, Piano, Recorder, Theory Lessons, Newport, 07717 222885

Love2Stay Activity Centre, Salop Leisure, 01743 583124 PGL Adventure Holidays for 7 - 17 year olds, 03333 212114 Sky Reach High Ropes Course, Telford Town Park, 01952 382340 The Edge Adventure Activity Centre, nr Much Wenlock, 01952 727491 Top Adventures, South Shropshire, 07399 664167

Paintball, Laser Games, Karting Lazerland @ Jungleland, Trench Lock, Telford, 01952 252222 Netley Hall Paintball, Dorrington, nr Shrewsbury, 01743 718339 Quasar (Laser Games), AMF Bowling, Shrewsbury, 0844 8263032 Warped Sports, Cosford, 01902 455455

Rollerskates and Skateboards Learn to Rollerskate & Shrews Scorpions Roller Hockey, 07878 022027 Outdoor Skateparks, various venues in Telford, 07928 562361 Roller Sessions, Jump In Trampoline Arena, Shrewsbury, 01926 356290 Skate Parks - various venues in Shrewsbury, 01743 255071 Skaters Club, Sports Village, Shrewsbury, 07720 261817

Rugby and Mini Rugby Diddy Rugby, Shrewsbury & Telford, 07792 165082 Shifnal Saxons RFC, Idsall Sports Centre, 07854 520038 Shrewsbury Rugby Club Juniors, 07837 963160

Swimming Classes, Oakengates Leisure Centre, Telford, 01952 382810 The Circle at HLC, Telford, 01952 388470 The Quarry Swimming & Fitness Centre, Shrewsbury, 0345 0007003 Wellington Leisure Centre, Telford, 01952 382720 Wem Swimming Centre, Bowens Field, Wem, 01939 232460

Tennis Baschurch Tennis Club (incl. minitennis for ages 4 - 16), 07951 264209 Bomere Heath Tennis Club, 01939 290580 Boughey Gardens Tennis Club, Newport, 07949 793738 Broseley Tennis Club (from age 5), 01952 883434 Cound & District Tennis Club, 01743 249382 Lilleshall Village Tennis Club, 01952 604757 Pay & Play, Idsall Sports Centre, Shifnal, 01952 460499 Shifnal Tennis Club, 07762 615270 Telford Tennis Centre & Better Tennis Coaching, Telford, 01952 382835 Telford Tennis Centre, Oakengates Leisure Centre, 01952 382810 The Shrewsbury Club, Sundorne Rd, Shrewsbury, 01743 467755 Wem Tennis Club (from age 5), 07715 287420

Snow Sports

Woodfield Tennis Club,

Telford Snowboard & Ski Centre, Madeley, Telford, 01952 382688

Shrewsbury, 07887 951044

Squash The Shropshire Squash Club, Shrewsbury, 07889 494786

Swimming All Ages & Abilities, Abraham Darby Sports Centre, Telford, 01952 382770

Watersports Drummond Outdoor & Severn Young Paddlers, Shrewsbury, 01743 365022 Hire a Canoe, Montford Bridge nr Shrewsbury, 07397 005355 Ironbridge Rowing Club, 01952 432798

Arthog Outdoor Education Centre, Wales, 01952 387378 Arthog Outreach, Outdoor Adventurous Activities in Shropshire, 01952 387378 JCA Condover Hall Activity Centre, 02392 222870

HB Swimming Lessons (from age 3), HLC, Telford, 07891 739905 Mer-fin Fun (from age 6), Shrewsbury, 07511 859306 Much Wenlock Leisure Centre, 01952 727629 Newport Swimming Pool & Amateur Swimming Club, 01952 382740 Nikki Fogarty School of Swimming, 07539 305573 Revive Leisure Club, Holiday Inn, Telford, 01952 527344 Swim Academy by Puddle Ducks, 01925 393193 Swim with Style, Shrewsbury, Shawbury, Teford, 0845 5197363

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Netball Little Netters Netball Club, Shrewsbury, 07842 233067 Recycles Netball Club, Shrewsbury, 07842 233067

Outdoor Pursuits Centres

Shrewsbury Canoe Club, 01691 622755 Shrewsbury Canoe Hire, 07977 925406 Shrewsbury Sub-aqua Club (snorkel from age 6/dive from 12), 07887 598302 Sub-aqua Clubs (>14), Abraham Darby Sport Centre, Telford, 01952 382770

Writing Creative Writing Workshops for 7 - 11 yrs, Shrewsbury, 07891 637785

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Kid's Stuff

Spring & Easter Fun!

Get Growing!

Sow sunflower seeds in peat-free compost in plant pots in April and plant out in the garden, or in large pots, in May or June (after the last frost). They grow very quickly, some to over 2 metres and are great for bees and wildlife...and competitions to see who can grow the tallest!!

Draw faces on boiled eggs for Easter and when eaten fill the shell with cotton wool, dampen with water, sprinkle with cress seeds and watch the hair grow! Cut and eat in an eggy sandwich!

Place cut carrot tops in dishes of water, place on a window sill and they’ll sprout in days! Experiment with other root vegetables such as beetroot and parsnips!

Watching beans germinating is fascinating, even for adults! Half fill a glass jar or clear plastic container with cotton balls, push a runner bean down each side so they are vertical and keep the cotton balls damp.

EGGstra for Easter!

Encourage birds into your garden with a ‘speedy bird cake’ and after a while they will be regular visitors. For the recipe and other great ideas and projects, visit the RSPB at www.rspb.org.uk and click the Fun & Learning - Kids Activities links.

It's time to come out of winter hibernation and hit the great outdoors!

Get the wellies on and find puddles to jump in or go on a bug hunt.

Make a list with little drawings of the bugs you see & keep a tally. Collect leaves, feathers, twigs, pebbles etc and make a collage or a piece of garden art. Using air drying clay, make hedghogs or birds with painted or googly eyes.

Or press the clay into small rounds or tiles and imprint the ‘finds’ to make patterns.

Rock art! Paint pebbles with designs, faces or animals, when dry paint with PVA for a shiny finish.

Outdoor Ideas!

An Easter Egg or Treasure Hunt around the house is a big favourite. The clues can be cryptic, funny, in rhyme or in pictures, whichever is age appropriate for your children, but not too complicated. Children love being able to work it out for themselves before charging off!

Fine day? Hide small foil wrapped eggs around the garden, give each child a container and let them loose!

Decorated eggs can look fabulous in a basket or as an Easter gift. Boil and cool the eggs and paint with poster paints or colour with felt tip pens. Stick small squares of tissue paper on with PVA glue for a ‘stained glass’ look or addsome bling with glitter or decorative, shiny bits and pieces available online or in craft shops.

Decorate a card egg. Cut out an egg shape, draw, colour, paint and stick... get creative!!

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Kid's Stuff

6 Reasons why

dressing up & role play are good for kids!

Deciding what to wear and the role play that follows stretches your child’s imagination and will often relect their own experiences and what they see around them.

Great practice for young children to get dressed and use zips and buttons etc It encourages new vocabulary and conversation as they tell stories and interact with other children and adults Through role play children can express their feelings and become more aware of the feelings of others which encourages them to empathise with others.

Dramatic play initially enables children to recall what they have seen and make decisions on how to re-enact it but will encourage older children to imagine new situations, scenarios and plays. Children can benefit from teamwork and increased confidence and self expression.

It’s FUN and great for children to escape sometimes and become a pirate, princess, super hero or just a mini adult!!

Scour the charity shops, add some things of your own and fill a special box for them to rummage in!

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