The Shrewsbury & Telford Family Grapevine - Summer 2021 Online Edition

SUMMER 2021

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Essential Information for Parents Upcoming Summer Events Win a Family Ticket to Horrible Histories 'Terrible Thames' Win a Copy of 'Tammy & Willow' by Gillian Young Beading Brilliant Craft Idea - Friendship Bracelet Jack Monroe's Del Monte Peach Drizzle Cake Recipe

Ponypals Wrekin Moonstruck Astronaut

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Welcome!!

Hello..

Welcome to our online hyperlinked Summer edition of the Shrewsbury & Telford Family Grapevine Magazine. All of our advertisers and articles are hyperlinked so you can just click on their advert to visit their website!

We've got loads of fantastic Covid Safe Summer events in this edition. As always please do check any restrictions before heading off and ensure that they are still going ahead.

We have hundreds of our usual listings for parents, carers and families. We're really pleased to see so many local businesses slowly getting back to normal, and many are still providing fantastic online services. *Please bear in mind that many will continue to be running a reduced or altered service.

In our competitions page this edition we have a chance to win tickets to an amazing family theatre production on the 'Terrible Thames', and a copy of the latest book by the inspiring middle grade author Gillian Young.

Contents Competitions 4 Join The Family Grapevine Group 5 Local & Community 6 Everything Party 7 Family Health & Wellbeing 8,9 Pony Pals Wreking 10,11 Antenatal & Postnatal Services

12 Baby Groups 12 Pre-schooler Activities

13,14 Nurseries & PreSchools 14,15 Primary Schools

15,16 Independent Schools 17 Private Tutoring 17 Places to Visit, Attractions 17,18 A-Z Activities for Children 5-16 yrs 18,19,20 A-Z Activities for Children 5-16 yrs 21, 24 Moonstruck Astronaut, - Success for 'Drama in the Forest' 22.23 RNLI Water Safety 25

26 Upcoming Events Jack Monroe's Del Monte Peach Drizzle Cake Recipe 27 Beading Brilliant, Friendship Bracelet 28 The Family Grapevine 29

We also have a mouth watering Summer Recipe for Jack Monroe's Del Monte Peach Drizzle Cake.... plus some more great editorial from the wonderful Moonstruck Astronaut and Ponypals in Wrekin.

We very much hope you enjoy the magazine and please do visit our amazing advertisers.

For all of our family directory listings, updated events and more competitions,, visit our website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Let's go have an amazing Summer!

Best wishes

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

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A copy of 'Tammy & Willow' by middle grade author Gillian Young

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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

Broseley Library, Bridgnorth Road, Broseley, 01952 884119

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

Victoria Elsmore Photography, Shrewsbury, 07711 799807

Dawley & Malinslee Community Library, Telford, 01952 382901

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

Victoria J Photography, Shrewsbury, 07817 963316

Donnington & Muxton Community Library, 01952 382905

Ellen’s Fingerprint Jewellery, 07795 364208

Victoria Macken Photography, 07989 177618

Hadley Community Library, Telford, 01952 388475

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

Whitfield Photography, 07831 112396

Library at the Lantern, Harlescott, Shrewsbury, 01743 250810 Madeley Library, Telford, 01952 382950

Citizens’ Advice, Shropshire, 03444 991100

Much Wenlock Library, 01952 728293

Telford & Wrekin, 40 Tan Bank, Wellington, 01952 567193

Oakengates Library @ The Place, Telford, 01952 382390

Social Services Emergency Duty Team for Telford & Wrekin (> 5pm & weekends), 01952 676500

Newport Library, 01952 382965

Pontesbury Library, Bogey Lane, Pontesbury, 01743 791171 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

Shropshire Safeguarding Children Board (Social Services), 03456 789021

Shrewsbury Library, Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, 01743 255308

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

Solicitors (Family Law)

Southwater Library, Telford, 01952 382915

Photographers

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 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

Police and Crime Prevention 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

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

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

Libraries

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

Bayston Hill Library, Lythwood Road, Shrewsbury, 01743 872412

Build-a-Bear Workshop, Telford Town Centre, 01952 290988

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Amy Bray Photography, Telford, 07368 551093

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

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

JOL Photography, Shrewsbury, 07528 569568

Fitz Village Hall, 01743 850527

Kidz in Focus - specialist school photographers, Telford, 01952 404411

Hanwood Village Hall, 01743 860484

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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Hadnall Village Hall, 01939 210321 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

Everything Party...

Newport Cosy Hall, 01952 417598 Newport Cricket Club, 07991 272054 Oak Tree Centre, Lightmoor, Telford, 01952 567417 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 Radbrook Community Centre, 07527 617670 Ruyton XI Towns Village Hall, 01939 260628 Sambrook Centre, Stirchley, Telford, 01952 567140 Shawbirch Community Centre, Telford, 01952 248538 Shawbury Village Hall, 01939 250612 Sheriffhales Village Hall, near Shifnal, 07443 642800

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

Party Entertainers

Air Flair Balloons, Shrewsbury, 07976 667258

Bouncy Castles and Inflatables

Balloon Expressions, Telford, 01952 507917

Ball Sports Birthday Parties, 07817 021068

Bonbonniere (Chocolate Parties), Shrewsbury, 07962 815508

Boogie Birthdays, Shrewsbury, 07946 630963 Bryan Paterson Wildlife Displays, 07860 832349 Console Heaven, 07976 817828

AJS Bouncy Castle Hire, Telford, 07396 252059

Bouncing Forward Soft Play Hire, 07728 037599

Enchanted Bouncy Castle Hire, Telford, 07891 302598

Bratby Gases, Shrewsbury, 01743 449911

Fantasy Castles, Telford, 07770 597596 Fun-4-All - Bouncy Castle Hire, Telford, 07742 367461

Create a Plate Ceramics - mobile pottery painting, 07701 054136 Explorers Cooking Parties, Shrewsbury, 01743 243996

Enchanted Little Slumber Parties, Shropshire, 07919 037838

Fun Science Shropshire, 07342 046973

Fun Party Booth, Telford, 07472 236418

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

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

The Best Fun, West Mids, 07721 312167

Jollybooth, Shropshire, 07847 297385

Cakes and Party Food

Midnight Dreams Sleepover Parties, Telford, 07725 179222

Apley Castle Cakes, Telford, 01952 406012

Mossy Parties, Shropshire Eco Party Kits, 07495 596355

Baked a Cake, Shrewsbury, 07743 464322

Party Perfection, Telford, 07411 427282

Crystal’s Cupcakes, The Parade, Shrewsbury, 01743 341387

Scotty’s Donkeys, 01952 730469

Laura’s Cake Boutique, Telford, 07500 111425

I Can Dance/Revel in Dance, Shrewsbury, 07792 872830

St Chad’s Church Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 365478

Julie’s Magical Experience, Newport, 07772 065426

St George’s & Priorslee Parish Centre, Telford, 01952 567700

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

St Georges Sports & Social Club, Telford, 01952 612911

Kitty Kraft Parties, Newport, 01952 820940

St John’s Church Hall, Muxton, Telford, 01952 670033

Little Kickers Football Parties, 07736 074596

Stapleton Village Hall, Nr Shrewsbury, 01743 718451

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

Sundorne Games Hall, Shrewsbury, 07488 711440

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

The Ballroom, High St, Newport, 07967 343728

Party Animals (Corner Exotics), 07816 048901

The Gateway, Shrewsbury, 01743 355159

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

The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970

Pop Parties, Casey’s Cordingley Hall, Telford, 01952 606588

The Lantern, Harlescott, Shrewsbury, 01743 250800

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 Street Dance Parties, Telford, 07951 902994

Sensory Superstars (SEN-friendly), Shrewsbury, 07858 260817 Simplee Teepee, Shrewsbury, 07977 015080 Special Additions Party Bags, 01952 303040 Stonehill Donkeys - donkeys for hire, 01939 270432

Hartshorne Bouncy Castle Hire, Shrewsbury, 07477 367321 Premier Bounce, Telford, 01952 929393 Shropshire Inflatable Hire, 07772 603000

Lefevre Cake & Chocolate Creations, Shrewsbury, 07534 995972 Mrs Spike’s Cakes, Shifnal, 07972 353880 The Icing Tip, Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 240078

Discos

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

High Society Discos & Entertainment Services, Shrewsbury, 01743 368468

Tickle My Party, Shrewsbury, 07766 086677

JB Roadshow Mobile Disco, 07527 168118

Face Painting

Kixxy’s Disco Dome, Shrewsbury, 01743 240258

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

The Farm on Wheels, 01785 841850

Castle Capers Party Shop, Newport, 01952 814241

Westbury Village Hall, 01743 884637

The Princess Party Company, 07808 884944

Fancy Dress Company, Telford, 01952 550150

Wombridge Parish Centre, Telford, 01952 613334

West Midlands Bubble Football, 07771 505539

Play & Party Superstore, Shrewsbury and Telford, 01743 467457

Wem Town Hall, 01939 232299

Acme Castles & Marquees, Telford, 07788 266799

Curbside Gaming, Shropshire, 07505 786952

It’s a Girl Thing, Children’s Pamper Parties, Shrewsbury, 07939 016387

Wattlesborough & Halfway House Village Hall, 01743 885261

The Giant Party Shop, Mardol, Shrewsbury, 01743 344894

Baby Ballet Parties, 07527 354388

Shifnal Village Hall, 01952 460294

Waters Upton Village Hall, 01952 541599

Party Supplies

PJ the DJ, Telford, 01952 223311 Skool Dayz Disco, Telford, 07902 155620

Magicians and Clowns Magic Kev, Children’s Magician & Entertainer, 07968 818591

Child and Family Welfare Beam Drop-in Centre, Wellington, Telford, 01952 459650 CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably), 0800 585858 Education & Welfare, Telford & Wrekin Council, 01952 385385 Happiness Trainer Kate, promoting mental health within schools, 07912 435221 Healthwatch Shropshire (improving NHS services), 01743 237884 Healthwatch Telford & Wrekin (improving NHS services), 01952 739540

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Family Health & Wellbeing Homestart Telford, supporting families with children < 5, 01952 872280 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 Understanding Your Child, Family Information Service, 01743 254400

Youth Services All Shrewsbury Voluntary Youth Clubs, 01743 730005 Mentor Link (Support Through Listening) Shropshire, 01299 822336 The My Fam Project, Telford, 07429 572358

Patsy Beddoes Counselling, Shropshire, 01952 825042

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

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

Prism - Peer-led Community Bereavement Support, Telford, 01952 872858

School Nurses, Shropshire, 03333 583604

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

Severn Intervention Services (SIS), 01952 255952 The Lullaby Trust - Bereavement Support Line, 0808 8026868 Touched by Suicide, 07522 921606

Child and Family Health Al-Anon (incl. Alateen) Meetings in Shrewsbury & Telford, 08000 086811 Alcoholics Anonymous National Helpline, 08009 177650 Anorexia and Bulimia Care (ABC), 03000 111213 Beating Eating Disorders Youthline, 0808 8010711 Helen King, Children’s Physiotherapy, Shrewsbury, 07967 622258 Diabetes UK Shrewsbury Kids Group, 01743 791351 Frank - information about drugs & solvents, 03001 236600 Healthy Lifestyle Hub, Telford Council, 01952 382582 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

One Parent Families

Revive Holistic Aromatherapy and Massage, 07772 609696

Gingerbread National Helpline, 08088 020925

Shrewsbury Osteopaths, Sweetlake, Shrewsbury, 01743 365746

Fostering and Adoption

The Reiki Coach, Telford, 07817 743481

Foster Care Associates (FCA), Midlands, 08004 346000 Fostering in Shropshire, 08007 838798 Joint Adoption Service (Telford & Shropshire), 01743 250138 Parallel Parents, 0800 0234450 Progress Care Solutions Fostering, 01902 561066 Telford Fostering (T&W Council), 01952 387387

Bereaved Parents Child Bereavement UK, 08000 288840 Child Death Helpline, 08002 82986 Children and Families Bereavement Service, 01743 236565 Cruse Bereavement Care, 08088 081677

Hospitals Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital, 01743 818990 Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, 01952 641222 Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, 01743 261000 Severn Hospice, Shrewsbury, 01743 236565 Severn Hospice, Telford, 01952 221350

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

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 Shropshire Wheelchair Users Group, 01952 252243 Steps Shropshire Group (lower limb problems), 01743 355363

Additional Needs and Learning Difficulties

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

Autism West Midlands Helpline - free local info & advice sessions, 01214 507575

Family Planning and Well Women Clinics

Autonomy (Autism Spectrum Disorder Self Help & Social Group), 01743 821363

Antenatal

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 IAS (Info & Support), Telford & Wrekin, 01952 457176 In the Loop - Learn Lip Reading/Sign Language, 07905 955841 PODS (Parents Opening Doors) Forum, Telford, 01952 271532 Pony Pals Wrekin, Equine & Movement Therapy, 07948 981047 SEND & Inclusion (T & W Council), 01952 381045 Shropshire Autistic Supporters, Shrewsbury, 01743 356298 Shropshire Dyslexia Association Helpline, 01939 233141

Health Visitors

Shropshire Dyslexia Association Tutoring, 01939 233141

All Shropshire Health Visitors, 03333 583654

Shropshire Dyslexia Consultancy, 01743 873141

Community Sexual Health Service, 03001 230994 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

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Pony Pals Wrekin

I am OPEN!!

It has been wonderful to welcome back existing clients, and meet many new ones over the recent months.

For many the frustrations of the last year or so have been added on top of their existing challenges. The period has been an intensive journey.

Now that restrictions are lifting, the desire to get out and do something is great.

That said, for many, this in itself, imposes a challenge. Meeting people, social expectations and anxiety, plus other problems, are just some of the topics I am hearing many times by both new and existing clients.

“The need to get out is great, but the how can my child and I achieve this?”

Here at the foot of the Wrekin, I offer the opportunity in a one to one environment to help young people start taking steps back out. I have found, since reopening that the demand for socializing and ‘getting out’, has over taken the request for education. That said, I am still able to weave in a narrative.

To increase the opportunity of more sessions, I am going to be open for bookings most Tuesdays during the summer holidays, in addition to Saturdays. There are also some spaces for sessions in the next school year, starting in September. Please do get in contact if you would be interested in discussing potential session.

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 natural, good 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.

What I do Movement is created through playfulness, this also stimulates laughter. I use the ponies to create movement and to allow a child to be carried through both play and learning.

When participating in equine sessions, I start the process working with sensory and calming aims. The children meet and handle the ponies from the ground. Touching, grooming, and washing the ponies. These are repetitive regular movements, which the pony, with which the child is working with, will physically demonstrate engagement, thereby rewarding their efforts. I also incorporate breathing and relaxation periods. These are calming to the child’s nervous system. They regulate their breathing to that of the pony, and again receive a physical response and connection from the pony. These responses begin to develop trust and friendship between the child and the pony.

Then when the child is ready, they move on board the pony. I use the time on board the pony in a number of ways;

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Pony Pals Wrekin 1. To provide physical support. The child is sat on top of the pony and can feel them breathing and moving beneath them.

2. I use the pony to provide a safe, comfortable and unique relaxation environment. From on board we further develop the child’s ability to regulate their breathing.

3. The child continues with the repetitive regular movements of grooming whilst on board.

4. The pony and the child with time develop a friendship and trust, thereby enabling us to move them through walking and trotting with the pony, through new experiences and learning opportunities.

5. When we are all in agreement that the child is ready we introduce rocking the child and using deep pressure on the long limbs, whilst the child is on board the pony. The movement of the pony, the deep pressure, and the rocking of the child all produce the magic oxytocin.

Pony Pals Wrekin 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

6. Games, both fun and educational can be played whilst the child is mounted. They are receptive to learning due to the calming effect and the production of oxytocin.

Throughout all this our dogs are also always around, offering further interactions, play, companionship and cuddles.

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

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Antenatal • Postnatal • Baby Groups 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 Baby Group (Tues am), The Hub on the Hill, Sutton Hill, Telford, 01952 385465 Baby Group, Park Lane Centre, Woodside, Telford, 01952 385465 Baby Group, The Hub on the Hill, Sutton Hill, Telford, 01952 385465 Baby Sensory, Broseley, Ironbridge, S Telford, 07729 284661 Baby Sensory, N Telford, Shifnal & Newport, 07722 469645 Baby Sensory, Shrewsbury & Oswestry, 07917 794045 Breastfeeding Group (Wed am), Lawley, Telford, 03333 583328 Breastfeeding Group, Sutton Hill Medical Practice, Telford, 01952 385465 La Leche League (Breast-feeding Support) Helpline, 03451 202918 National Breastfeeding Helpline, 0300 1000212 NCT Bumps & Babies, Weds am, Palmers, Shrewsbury, 0300 3300700 Newport Baby Clinic, appt only, Newport Baptist Church, 03333 583328 Register your Baby’s Birth, Shropshire, 03456 789016

Baby Signing Baby Sign Classes. Talk with your Baby, 07817 743481

Toggs and Cloggs, Shrewsbury, 01743 248880

Dawn Coley, Much Wenlock, 07929 342783

Baby Equipment

Debbie Gwilliam, Donnington, Telford, 01952 416805

Sing and Sign, Shrewsbury, 07411 474430

JoJo Maman Bebe, The Square, Shrewsbury, 01743 368111

Baby Massage

Mum2Mum Market, Shropshire, 07470 729518

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

Baby and Childrenswear ConnectKids - Nearly New Events, Shropshire, 07791 190125 Elfin (Hand-made) Shoes, The Parade, Shrewsbury, 01743 289163

Newbie and Me Baby Store, Telford, 01952 245891 Newport Nappy Library, 07427 895856

Fairview Childcare, Newport, 07704 587200

Sitters, The Babysitting Service, 03330 032888

Goody2shoes Childminding, Telford, 07984 475314

Childminders

Heather Grice, St Georges, Telford, 07952 286667

Amanda Dowley, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury, 07825 880918 Angela Bramall, Mount Pleasant, Shrewsbury, 01743 249202 Angela Poulter, St Georges, Telford, 07816 431935 Ann Marie Stokes, Leegomery, Telford, 01952 406106 Barbara Eames, Meole Brace, Shrewsbury, 01743 364268 Barbara Hale, Wellington, Telford, 07790 618860 Bilingual Montessori Childminder, Telford, 07878 346050 Caroline Holloway, Minsterley, 01743 792967 Cheryl Potter, Ford, Nr Shrewsbury, 01743 851155 Childminding 4 U, Lightmoor, Telford, 07792 133544

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Sing with your Baby, Shrewsbury, 07979 854963

Emma Harper, Ditherington, Shrewsbury, 01743 352527

Giggle Monkeys Childminding, Donnington, Telford, 07970 040106

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

Sing and Sign, Shrewsbury, 07411 474430

Donna Downes, Wem, 01939 232316

Babysitting

It’s Feet First, Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, 07805 506141 JoJo Maman Bebe, The Square, Shrewsbury, 01743 368111 Mum2Mum Market, Shropshire, 07470 729518 Shoe b do, Frankwell, Shrewsbury, 01743 341006 Tiddlers and Nippers, 07739 361878 Toggs and Cloggs, Newport, 01952 811180

Register Your Baby’s Birth, Telford & Wrekin, 01952 382444

Deborah Hanmer, Wem, 01939 234378

Connie-Louise Childminding, Shifnal, 07837 201593

Jacqui Bateman, Monkmoor, Shrewsbury, 01743 357989 Jane Maddox, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, 01743 872509 Jennifer Good, Clive, Nr Shrewsbury, 01939 220575 Joanne & Mick Winch, Stirchley, Telford, 01952 276270 Kate Satoor, Ford, Shrewsbury, 07974 863153 Kelly Hooper, Shifnal, 07971 518408 Kidzone Childcare, Sambrook, Newport, 01952 550681 Kym Crippin, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, 01743 874973 Little Larks, Lawley, 07990 576293 Little Rabbits Childminding, Walcot, nr Telford, 01952 740749 Little Totz Childminding, Belle Vue, Shrewsbury, 07738 339157

Pre-schooler Activities Lyndsey Handy, Madeley, Telford, 07804 832163

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

Mel Perks, Underdale/Monkmoor, Shrewsbury, 01743 289530

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

Ofsted Childcare Register, 03001 231231

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

Paula Knight, Wellington & Dothill, Telford, 07794 363311

Creches

Primrose Playhouse Childminding, Nesscliffe, 01743 741738 Rebecca Jones, Monkmoor & Radbrook, Shrewsbury, 07732 083341 Sharon Barrett, Ketley, Telford, 01952 612692 Sharon Phillips, Apley, Telford, 01952 249694 Shropshire Childminding Network, 01743 254400 Snowflakes Childminding, Copthorne, Shrewsbury, 01743 245877

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

Children’s Centres Family Hubs, Shrewsbury, 03456 789021

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

Su Wigley, Monkmoor, Shrewsbury, 07779 973319

Preschoolers Arts and Crafts

Susan Fulgoni, Sundorne, Shrewsbury, 07989 995701

Arts & Crafts Mornings, AIREA51, Telford, 01952 947220

Telford & Wrekin Childminder Network, 01952 385424

Create a Plate Ceramics - Mobile Pottery Parties, 07701 054136

Tina Jones, Radbrook, Shrewsbury, 01743 355556

Creation Station, Telford, 07305 004677

Tracey Kumar, Oakengates, Telford, 07812 748293

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

Woodlands Childcare, Dawley, Telford, 07432 578350

Free Art and Craft Thursdays, Forge @ The Wakes, Oakengates, Telford, 07715 667975

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

Hartbeeps, Telford, Newport & Shifnal, 07954 440623

diddi dance, Hadley, Telford, 07846 337910

Jiggy Wrigglers, Telford, 07966 065643

diddi dance, Shrewsbury, Telford, Wem, 07967 430682

Mini-Music, Shrewsbury, 07528 700492

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

Moo Music, The Peach Tree, Shrewsbury, 07496 919810 Music Bugs, Shrewsbury & Telford, 08444 128159

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

Music Minors, Telford, 07981 017311

Gem Academy, Madeley, Telford, 07883 586818

Musical Steps, Telford & Newport, 07708 754216

Glass House Mini, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, 07983 420058

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

Sing and Sign, Shrewsbury, 07411 474430

Preschool Pottery, The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970

Tots on Ice, Telford Ice Rink, 01952 382650

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

Soft Play Areas

Sensory Superstars (SEN-friendly), Shrewsbury, 07858 260817

Pyjama Drama, Shrewsbury, 01691 898508

Hartbeeps, Shrewsbury, 07980 169980

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

Rhythm Time, Shrewsbury & Telford, 07948 414411

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

AIREA51, Stafford Park, Telford, 01952 947220 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

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

Preschoolers Dance and Drama

Preschoolers Music

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

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

Baby Ballet, Shrewsbury & Telford, 07527 354388

Clatterbugs Music, Telford & Shrewsbury, 01952 261022

Budding Ballerinas & Dinky Disco Dancers, AIREA51, Telford, 01952 947220

Dance Expressions, Dorrington, 07570 966006

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

diddi dance, Shrewsbury, Telford, Wem, 07967 430682

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

Telford Soft Play, Telford Ice Rink, 01952 382650

Hartbeeps, Shrewsbury, 07980 169980

Dance Expressions, Dorrington, 07570 966006

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

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Pre-schooler Activities • Nurseries Kent Baby Matters

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

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

Park Wrekin Gym Tots (18 mths-4 yrs), Wellington, Telford, 01952 257646

Childrensworld, Cressage, 01952 510059

SHS Gym Tots (0-5), Shrewsbury High Prep School, 01743 494038

Childrensworld, Mere Park, Newport, 01952 929449

Tiny Twisters & Mini Acro, AIREA51, Telford, 01952 947220

Chipmunks Nursery, Brookside, Telford, 01952 567101

Preschoolers Sport

Chipmunks Nursery, Stirchley, Telford, 01952 567121

Jump In Trampoline Arena, Shrewsbury, 01926 356290 Kickers Football, (18 mths - 8 yrs), Shropshire, 07739 469069 Little Kickers - pre-school football age 18 months - 7 years, 07736 074596 Socatots, Shropshire, 07722 729374 Tiny Tekkers Football, Telford, 07896 878189

Church Street Day Nursery, Wellington, Telford, 01952 250358 Club 0 - 5 Childrensworld, Halesfield, Telford, 01952 586400 Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Nursery, 01952 433325 Crowmoor Nursery, Crowmoor Pri Sch, Shrewsbury, 07908 704532

Preschoolers Swimming

Daisy Chain @ Mytton Oak, Shrewsbury, 01743 243257

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

Daisy Chain @ Old Hall School, Telford, 01952 250035

Puddle Ducks Baby & Pre-school Swimming, 01925 393193

Earlyworld Nursery, Hadley Park, Telford, 01952 272700

Splash with Style, Shrewsbury, 0845 5197363

Earlyworld Nursery, Oxon, Shrewsbury, 01743 232500

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

Earlyworld Nursery, Stafford Park, Telford, 01952 292900

Preschoolers Yoga

Edgmond Owls, near Newport, 01952 811692

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

Farm Friends Day Nursery, Condover, Shrewsbury, 01743 874277 Frankwell Tots to Twelves, Shrewsbury, 07974 738191 Hadley Under & Over 5s Ltd., Leegomery, Telford, 01952 402026 Halesfield Day Nursery Centre, Telford, 01952 583848 Happy Faces @ Packwood Haugh, Ruyton XI Towns, 01939 261615 Hazles Farm Day Nursery, Stanton upon Hine Heath, Shawbury, 01939 250234

Football Classes for 18 mths -8 yrs running in Telford and Shrewsbury.

Free Taster Session & Kit

t: 07739 469 069 e: admin@kickersfootball.co.uk www.kickersfootball.co.uk 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

Trench Tots Nursery, Telford, 01952 270058

Little Pixies Nursery, Nesscliffe, Shrewsbury, 01743 741554

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

Newdale Nursery, Newdale Pri. Sch., Telford, 01952 387720

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

Noah’s Ark Nursery, Newport Infant School, 01952 825066

Wem Playmates, Wem Business Park, 01939 233643

Novostart Nursery & Preschool, Newport, 01952 324430

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

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Preschool Nurseries

Oakengates Nursery School, Telford, 01952 387910 Old Park Primary School Nursery, Telford, 01952 567967 Play Days Day Nursery, Newport, 01952 820012 Poppies Childcare, Wilfred Owen School, Shrewsbury, 01743 282367 Priory Lodge Nursery, Priory Road, Shrewsbury, 01743 340042 Radbrook Nursery & Preschool, Shrewsbury, 01743 243067 Ready Steady Go Nurseries, Newport, 01952 951590

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Apley Village Day Nursery, grounds of P R Hospital, Telford, 01952 259270 Bojangles Nursery, Walford College, Baschurch, Shrewsbury, 01939 260006 Busy Bees Nursery, Priorslee, Telford, 01952 201727

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

Little Owls Nursery, Dark Lane, Broseley, 01952 882232

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ABC Day Nursery, Lightmoor, Telford, 01952 502572

The Mulberry Bush, Mount Pleasant, Shrewsbury, 01743 360300

Tortoise Nursery School, Wellington, Telford, 01952 254040

Busy Bees, Shrewsbury Business Park, 01743 368998

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

The Column Nursery, Shrewsbury, 01743 354779

Little Dragons Childcare Centre, St Georges, Telford, 01952 567756

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

ABC Day Nursery, Hollinswood, Telford, 01952 289168

The Ark Day Care Nursery, Pontesbury, 01743 791540

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

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

Bomere Heath Sunshine Preschool, 07743 197988

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

Brockton Pre-school, near Much Wenlock, 01746 785671

Smiley Faces Day Nursery, Wellington, Telford, 01952 250438

Brookside Community Pre-school, Telford, 07443 226987

Spring RAF Shawbury (utb Squirrels), 01939 250351x7282

Buildwas Academy Nursery, 01952 432135

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

Captain Webb Pri. Sch. Nursery, Dawley, Telford, 01952 386770

Stargazers Nursery, Sweetlake Business Village, Shrewsbury, 01743 248448

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

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

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

Preschools • Primary Schools Clive CofE Primary School Nursery, The Hill, Grinshill, 01939 220385 Condover Pre-school, 01743 873518 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 Explorers, Sundorne Inf. Sch., Shrewsbury, 01743 243996 Grange Park Primary School Nursery, Stirchley, Telford, 01952 387490 Grange Primary School Nursery (Saplings), Shrewsbury, 01743 441630 Greenacres School Nursery, Rutland, Shrewsbury, 01743 464570 Greenfields School Nursery, Shrewsbury, 01743 236397 Hazle’s Farm, Shawbury, 01939 250234 Hollinswood Primary School Nursery, Telford, 01952 386920 Holy Trinity Church Playgroup, Belle Vue, Shrewsbury, 01743 241195 John Randall Nursery, Madeley, Telford, 01952 388390 John Wilkinson School Nursery (from age 2), Broseley, 01952 882950 Ladybirds Nursery, Oakmeadow Pri. Sch., Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, 01743 875020 Ladybugs Nursery & Preschool, Wattlesborough Village Hall, 01743 884076

Martin Wilson School Nursery, Castlefields, Shrewsbury, 01743 236520

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

Meadows Primary School Nursery, Ketley, Telford, 01952 386230

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

Meole Brace CE Primary School Nursery, Shrewsbury, 01743 351027

Brockton CE Primary School, near Much Wenlock, 01746 785671 Broseley Primary School, Dark Lane, Broseley, 01952 567630 Brynhafren Primary School, Crew Green, 01743 884455

Windmill Primary School Nursery, Brookside, Telford, 01952 386360

Buildwas Academy, nr Ironbridge, 01952 432135

Woodlands School Nursery, Madeley, Telford, 01952 386070

Captain Webb Primary School, Dawley, Telford, 01952 386770

Wrekin View Primary School Nursery, Wellington, Telford, 01952 388088

Mount Pleasant Nursery, Shrewsbury, 01743 249135

Christ Church CE Primary School, Cressage, 01952 510383

Wrockwardine Wood Primary School Nursery, Telford, 01952 387860

Much Wenlock Primary School Nursery, 01952 727634

Church Aston Infant School, Newport, 01952 386390

Childcare Training

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

Millbrook School Nursery, Leegomery, Telford, 01952 387640 Minsterley Community Nursery, The School House, Minsterley, 01743 791349

Myddle Pre-school, Myddle School, 01939 290834

Courses - full/part-time, Telford College, 01952 642237

Nesscliffe House Nursery School, Shrewsbury, 07531 626499

Severn Teaching School Alliance, Telford, 01952 387237

Novostart Nursery & Preschool, Newport, 01952 324430

Shropshire County Training for ages 16-19, 03456 789023

Oakengates United Church Preschool, Telford, 07788 678582

Shropshire Early Years Alliance, 01743 365484

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

Work Opportunities

Priorslee Pre-school, Community Centre, Telford, 01952 299979 Queenswood School Nursery, Ketley Bank, Telford, 01952 386961

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

Foreign Exchange Hosting

Randlay Primary School Nursery, Telford, 01952 386986

Severnvale Academy, Shrewsbury, 01743 232505

Randlay Roundabouts Pre-school, Telford, 07851 782005

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

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

School & Sportswear

Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Nursery, Castlefields, 01743 351032 Sir Alexander Fleming Nursery, Sutton Hill, Telford, 01952 388010

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

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 Donnington Wood Infant School, Telford, 01952 386640 Donnington Wood Junior School, Telford, 01952 386660 Dothill Primary School, Severn Drive, Telford, 01952 386870 Grange Park Primary School, Stirchley, Telford, 01952 387490 Grange Primary School, Bainbridge Green, Shrewsbury, 01743 462984 Greenacres Primary School, Rutland, Shrewsbury, 01743 464570

Ladygrove Primary School Nursery, Dawley, Telford, 01952 388370

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

Leegomery Under Fives Playgroup, Telford, 01952 260303

St Lucia’s Nursery, Upton Magna, 07709 573399

School Admissions, Shropshire, 03456 789008

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

Lilleshall Pre-school Playgroup, 01952 604809

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

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

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

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

St Matthews Nursery, Donnington Wood, Telford, 01952 386260 St Patricks Catholic Pri. Sch. Nursery, Wellington, Telford, 01952 386160

Education Information

Special Educational Needs, 01743 254267

Primary Schools

Greenfields Primary School, Shrewsbury, 01743 236397

Harlescott Junior School, Shrewsbury, 01743 462087 High Ercall Primary School, Church Rd, High Ercall, 01952 387570 Hollinswood Primary School, Telford, 01952 386920

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

Apley Wood Primary School, Apley, Telford, 01952 386180

St Winefride’s Convent School Kindergarten, 01743 369883

Aqueduct Primary School, Castlefields Way, Telford, 01952 386210

Sundorne Infant School Nursery, Shrewsbury, 01743 362519

Barrow 1618 CofE Free School, near Broseley, 01952 388640

John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School, Telford, 01952 388188

Teagues Bridge Pre-school, Trench, Telford, 01952 617190

Baschurch CE Primary School, 01939 260443

John Randall Primary School, Madeley, Telford, 01952 388390

Longford Pre-school Playgroup, Newport, 01952 810280

The Learning Tree Pre-school, Muxton, Telford, 01952 386798

Belvidere Primary School, Tenbury Drive, Shrewsbury, 01743 365211

John Wilkinson Primary School, Broseley, 01952 882950

Longnor Nursery, Longnor School, 01743 718493

The Nest, Short Wood Pri Sch Nursery, Wellington, Telford, 01952 387360

Bicton Primary School, Shrewsbury, 01743 850212

Ladygrove Primary School, Dawley, Telford, 01952 388370

Madeley Nursery School, Bridle Road, Telford, 01952 388210

Tiggywinkles Montessori Nursery, Newport, 01952 810021

Bomere Heath CE Primary School, 01939 290359

Lawley Primary School, Arleston Lane, Telford, 01952 388410

Little Prestfelde, London Road, Shrewsbury, 01743 245400 Long Mountain Pre-school, Worthen, Shrewsbury, 01743 891781 Longden Nursery, nr Shrewsbury, 01743 860514

Holmer Lake Primary School, Brookside, Telford, 01952 387580

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Primary Schools • Secondary Schools Lawley Village Primary Academy, Telford, 01952 951200

Windmill Primary School, Brookside, Telford, 01952 386360

Lightmoor Village Primary School, Telford, 01952 387620

Wombridge Primary School, Hartshill, Telford, 01952 388040

Lilleshall Primary School, 01952 388430

Woodfield Infant School, Shrewsbury, 01743 343812

Long Mountain CE Primary School, Worthen, 01743 891320

Woodlands Primary School, Madeley, Telford, 01952 386070

Longden CE Primary School, Shrewsbury, 01743 860480

Wrekin View Primary School, Wellington, Telford, 01952 388088

Longnor Primary School, near Shrewsbury, 01743 718493

Wrockwardine Wood Infant School, Telford, 01952 387860

Martin Wilson School, Castlefields, Shrewsbury, 01743 236520

Wrockwardine Wood Junior School, Trench, Telford, 01952 387880

Meadows Primary School, Ketley, Telford, 01952 386230

Secondary Schools

Meole Brace CE Primary School, Shrewsbury, 01743 351027

Belvidere School, Shrewsbury, 01743 235073

Mereside CE Primary School, Shrewsbury, 01743 356283

Burton Borough School, Newport, 01952 386500

Millbrook Primary School, Leegomery, Telford, 01952 387640

Charlton School, Wellington, Telford, 01952 386800

Minsterley Primary School, Minsterley, 01743 791398

Corbet School, Baschurch, 01939 260296

Moorfield Primary School, Newport, 01952 386470

Ercall Wood Academy, Wellington, Telford, 01952 387300

Mount Pleasant Primary School, Shrewsbury, 01743 249135

Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby, Telford, 01952 386000

Much Wenlock Primary School, 01952 727634

Haberdashers Adams Grammar School, Newport (boys only), 01952 953810

Muxton Primary School, Telford, 01952 387690

Shifnal Primary School, Curriers Lane, Shifnal, 01952 460500

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Madeley, Telford, 01952 388255

Myddle CE Primary School, near Shrewsbury, 01939 290834

Short Wood Primary School, Wellington, Telford, 01952 387360

Newdale Primary School, Telford, 01952 387720

Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Castlefields, 01743 351032

St Matthews Primary School, Donnington Wood, Telford, 01952 386260

Newport Infant School, Granville Av., Newport, 01952 386610

St Patricks Catholic Pri. School, Wellington, Telford, 01952 386160

Hadley Learning Community (HLC) Secondary School, Telford, 01952 387000 Holy Trinity Academy (Catholic), Priorslee, Telford, 01952 386100 Idsall School, Shifnal, 01952 468400

Newport Junior School, 01952 386600

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

St Peter & St Paul Catholic Primary School, Newport, 01952 386450

Madeley Academy, Castlefields Way, Telford, 01952 527700

Newtown CE Primary School & Nursery, Wem, 01939 233353

St Andrews CE Primary School, Shifnal, 01952 460226

St Peters CE Pri. Sch., Shrubbery Gardens, Wem, 01939 232292

Oakmeadow Primary School, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, 01743 875020

Mary Webb School & Science College, Pontesbury, 01743 792100

St Andrews Primary School, Nesscliffe, 01743 741331

St Peters CE Primary School, Bratton, Telford, 01952 387980

Old Park Primary School, Malinslee, Telford, 01952 387250

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

St Peters Primary School, Edgmond, near Newport, 01952 811692

Meole Brace School Science College, Shrewsbury, 01743 235961

Oxon CE Primary School, Shrewsbury, 01743 351948 Pontesbury CE Primary School, 01743 790226

St Georges CE Primary School, Telford, 01952 387750 St Georges Junior School, Shrewsbury, 01743 357133

St Thomas & St Anne CE Primary School, Hanwood, 01743 860400 Sundorne Infant School, Corndon Crescent, Shrewsbury, 01743 362519

Newport Girls High School (aged 11 18), 01952 797550 Priory School, Longden Road, Shrewsbury, 01743 284000 Shrewsbury Academy, 01743 276700

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

Teagues Bridge Primary School, Trench, Telford, 01952 388450

Telford Park School, Stirchley, Telford, 01952 387400

Queenswood Primary School, Ketley Bank, Telford, 01952 386961

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

Tibberton Primary School, near Newport, 01952 387790

The Telford Langley School, Dawley, Telford, 01952 386700

Radbrook Primary School, Shrewsbury, 01743 232895

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

Trinity School, Ford, near Shrewsbury, 01743 850227

The Telford Priory School, Wrockwardine Wood, 01952 386400

Randlay Primary School, Telford, 01952 386986

St Lucias CE School, Upton Magna, near Shrewsbury, 01743 709652

Weston Lullingfields CE School, near Baschurch, 01939 260306

Thomas Adams School, Lowe Hill, Wem, 01939 237000

Redhill Primary School, Priorslee, Telford, 01952 327170

St Lukes Catholic Primary School, Trench, Telford, 01952 388222

Wilfred Owen School, Woodcote Way, Shrewsbury, 01743 282360

Thomas Telford School, Telford, 01952 200000

Sheriffhales Primary School, Shifnal, 01952 460204

St Mary’s C of E Primary School, Shawbury, 01939 250323

William Reynolds Primary School, Woodside, Telford, 01952 388280

William Brookes School, Much Wenlock, 01952 728900

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Priorslee Primary Academy, Telford, 01952 387927

Independent Schools • Private Tutoring Colleges 16 to 18 yrs Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby 6th Form, Telford, 01952 386000 Haberdashers Adams Grammar School (boys only), Newport, 01952 953810

The Bridge School at HLC, Hadley, Telford, 01952 387108 The Woodlands Centre, Wem, 01939 232372

Language Classes

International Schools

Chatty Chinese - Mandarin Lessons for age 3 - 11’s, 07507 166374

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

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

Idsall School, Shifnal, 01952 468400

Tutoring

Juniper Training (Employability Skills for 16 - 18 year olds), Telford, 01952 299016 Madeley Academy, Castlefields Way, Telford, 01952 527700 Newport Girls High School, 01952 797550 North Shropshire College, Walford, nr Shrewsbury, 01939 262100 Shrewsbury 6th Form College, 01743 235491 Shrewsbury College, London Road (used to be SCAT), 01743 342340 Telford College, Wellington, 01952 642200 The Thomas Adams 6th Form Centre, Wem, 01939 237000 Thomas Telford School, Telford, 01952 200000

9 - 1 Maths Tuition at Home upto GCSE level, Shrewsbury, 07807 406507 After-school Tutor, Wem, Shrewsbury, Telford, 07788 479610 Alpha English Tuition, Shrewsbury, 01743 344845 Bayston Hill Kumon Study Centre, Shrewsbury, 01743 367058 Clever Tutors (Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin), 01952 820936

Bright Owls French, Spanish & Other Langs (3+), Shrewsbury, 07979 635157

Chinese Mandarin, Chinese Arts & Culture Centre, Telford, 07920 886316 Chinese School (age 3 - 18) Sunday pms, HLC, Telford, 07411 252780 French Tuition to All Levels, Shrewsbury, 01743 363001

Out of School Clubs Aqueduct AfterHours Club, Telford, 01952 872636 Bright Owls French & Spanish, Shrewsbury, 07979 635157

Conexus Tuition, Shrewsbury, 07948 414366

Childrensworld, Cressage, 01952 510059

Conexus Tuition, Telford, 07970 316622

Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Pri Sch Kids Club, 01952 432090

English Complementary Support, Telford, 07368 382422

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

English Language & Literature Tutor, Shrewsbury, 07792 273388

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

William Brookes School, Much Wenlock, 01952 728900

English Private Tuition, experienced examiner, Shrewsbury, 01743 233164

Independent Schools

English Tutor - AQA, Shrewsbury, 07875 880471

Earlyworld Kids Club, Oxon School, Shrewsbury, 01743 363310

Firefly Tutoring: English, Maths, Phonics for Rec, KS1 & KS2, Telford, 07702 447158

Earlyworld Kids Club, Stafford Park, Telford, 01952 292900

Adcote School for Girls, Adcote, near Shrewsbury, 01939 260202 Castle House School, Newport, girls & boys 2 - 11, 01952 567600 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

Additional Needs 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

First Class Learning (Maths & English from age 5 - KS3), Telford, 01952 426055

Edgmond Owls Out of School & Holiday Club, near Newport, 01952 811692

French Tutor (all levels & ages), Telford, 07473 072153

Fairview Childcare, Newport, 07704 587202

Landau Tutoring (English & Maths), Shrewsbury, 07957 981178

Frankwell Tots to Twelves, Shrewsbury, 07974 738191

Maths & English Tuition, Primary Level, Telford, 01952 299475

Hazle’s Farm Breakfast & Afterschool Club, Shawbury, 01939 250234

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

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

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 Crossbar Coaching, Lilleshall, nr Newport, 01952 677965 Inside Out Learning, Belle Vue, Shrewsbury, 01743 363577 Outback2Basics - Bushcraft Skills Courses, 01952 432452 Ramm’s Holiday Club, Shrewsbury, 01743 240258 ReachOut Arts with Halo Leisure - Creative & Active Holiday Clubs, 01746 576088 Telford & Wrekin Road Safety - Learn to Ride a Bike, 01952 384857 TTS Shrewsbury, Tutoring, Languages & Events for Shropshire, 07779 091068 Wrekin Forest School and Adventure Centre, Kynnersley, 07888 851813

Children’s Farms and Zoos Exotic Zoo, Telford Town Park, 01952 371570 Scotty’s Donkeys & Animal Park, Apley Farm, Norton, Nr Shifnal, 01952 730469 Shropshire Falconry, nr Wem (appt only), 01939 236541

Theatres and Cinemas Oakengates Theatre @ The Place, Telford, 01952 382382 Odeon Cinema, Forgegate, Telford, 0800 888 950 Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, 01743 281281 The Belfrey Theatre, Wellington, Telford, 01952 222277 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,

Poppies Childcare, Wilfred Owen School, Shrewsbury, 01743 282367

Telford Town Park, 01952 382340

Redhill OOSC, Redhill Pri Sch., Priorslee, Telford, 01952 387979

All Ironbridge Gorge Museums, Telford, 01952 433424

Other Places to Visit

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Places to Visit • A-Z Activities for Children 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 Leaton Forest, near Shrewsbury, 01939 290384 Much Wenlock Museum & Visitor Information Centre, 01952 727679 Mythstories Museum, Uni Centre, Shrewsbury, 07969 541552 Royal Air Force Museum, Cosford, 01902 376200 Shrewsbury Castle & Regimental Museum, 01743 358516 Shrewsbury Museums, 01743 258885 Sunnycroft House, Wellington, Telford, 01952 242884 Wenlock Priory (English Heritage), 01952 727466 Weston Park, Shifnal, 01952 852100 Wonderland, Telford, 01952 591633 Wroxeter Roman City (English Heritage), 01743 761330

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 Rays Farm, Billingsley, Bridgnorth, 01299 841255 Rednal Karting, nr Oswestry, 07989 471307 Severn Valley Country Park, Bridgnorth, 01746 781192

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 All In (age 5-15), Shrewsbury Sports Village, 03450 007002 Cavalier Centre, home of Perry Riding and Driving, Much Wenlock, 01952 983200 Downs Syndrome & Cerebral Palsy Active Football, Shrewsbury Town Football Club, 01743 289177 x 216 Moving & Grooving All-In, Sports Village, Shrewsbury, 01743 250227 Pony Pals Wrekin, Equine & Movement Therapy, 07948 981047 Telford & Wrekin Road Safety - Learn to Ride a Bike, 01952 384857

Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster, Worcs, 01562 757900

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

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, 01588 676060

The My Fam Project, Telford, 07429 572358

Small Breeds Farm Park & Owl Centre, Kington, 01544 231109

Sports Centres Abraham Darby Sports & Leisure Centre, Telford, 01952 382770

Shell Club (age 7 - 13), Methodist Church, Wem, 01939 233908 Shrewsbury Town Council Youth Clubs (age 11 - 19), 07976 020819 Youth Group (age 7-14), Horsehay Methodist Church, Telford, 07377 987963 Youth Group age 8-14, (monthly), Dorrington Village Hall, 01743 718838

Uniformed Groups Army Cadet Force, Shropshire (age 12 - 18), 01743 231779 Army Reserve, Shropshire, 03456 008080 Boys Brigade (from age 5) - find your local group, Girls Brigade (from age 5) - find your local group, 01246 582322 RAF Air Cadets (age 13 - 17) - find your local group, 03456 006601 Telford Sea Cadets, Donnington, Telford, 01952 608014

Beavers Cubs and Scouts 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

Out of Area Attractions

Stokesay Castle, nr Craven Arms, 01588 672544

Acton Scott Historic Working Farm & Museum, 01694 781307

Talyllyn Railway, Tywyn, 01654 710472

London Road Sports Centre, Shrewsbury, 01743 342591

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

Tamworth Castle, Staffs, 01827 709626

Monkmoor Outdoor Recreation Centre, Shrewsbury, 01743 257659

Tamworth Snowdome, 03448 000011

Much Wenlock Leisure youthCentre, 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

The British Ironwork Centre, Oswestry, 01691 610952

Phoenix Sports Centre, Dawley, Telford, 01952 382780

Windband, Shrewsbury, 01743 367482

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

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

Air Sports

Blue Planet Aquarium, Cheshire Oaks, Cheshire, 0151 3578804 Bridgnorth Cliff Railway, 01746 762052 Cambrian Heritage Railways, Oswestry & Llynclys, 01691 728131 Chester Zoo, 01244 380280 Chirk Castle, nr Wrexham, 01691 777701 Cholmondeley Castle, Cheshire, 01829 720383

Techniquest Glyndwr, Wrexham, 01978 293400

The Judge’s Lodging Victorian Experience, Presteigne, 01544 260650

Idsall Sports Centre, 01952 460499

Shrewsbury Sports Village, 03450 007002 Stirchley Recreation Centre, Grange Avenue, Telford, 01952 382730

Crocky Trail, near Chester, 01244 336084

The Spaceguard Centre, Knighton, Powys, 01547 520247

Drayton Manor Family Theme Park & Zoo, Tamworth, Staffs, 08444 721950

Thinktank - Birmingham Science Museum, 01213 488000

Dudley Zoo & Gardens, West Midlands, 01384 215313

Waterworld, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs, 01782 205747

Dudmaston Estate, Nr Bridgnorth, Shropshire, 01746 780866

Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway, 01938 810441

Wellington Leisure Centre, Telford, 01952 382720

West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley, Worcs, 01299 402114

Youth Clubs

Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, Nantwich, Cheshire, 01270 629219 Hoverdays Activity Centre (age 15+), near Oswestry, 01691 611897

Salop Music Centre, St Michael’s Street, Shrewsbury, 01743 364111 Salop Sheet Music, St Michael’s Street, Shrewsbury, 01743 365561

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

Archery 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

Thomas Adams Sports Centre, Wem, 01939 237000

Whitchurch Museum, 01948 664577

Belle Vue Youth Centre, Shrewsbury, 01743 355501

Jungle Boogie! Codsall, Wolverhampton, 01902 843191

Whittington Castle, near Oswestry, 01691 662500

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

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Arts and Crafts 1 - 1 Children’s Art Lessons, ages 7-11, Swan Pit, 07969 641803 Art Space @Raven Studios (for age 14 - 19), Shrewsbury, 07540 246541 Arts & Crafts (age 3-10), AIREA51, Telford, 01952 947220 Cuckoo Crafts - activites for all ages at festivals & events, 07799 408297 Saturday Lego Club, Shrewsbury Library, 01743 255308

A-Z Activities for Children Studio 39, Bloom for Budding Artists, Shrewsbury, 07970 383135 Wittypics - Drawing Workshops, Shropshire, 07866 070460

Astronomy Shropshire Astronomical Society, 01952 405211

Athletics 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

Clay Modelling and Pottery

Forton Cricket Club (boys & girls), near Newport, 07776 292329

Create a Plate Ceramics - mobile pottery painting, 07701 054136

Frankton Cricket Club, 01939 250274

Junior Pottery, The Hive, Shrewsbury, 01743 234970

Madeley Cricket Club (girls & boys), Telford, 07710 603672

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

Newport Cricket Club, Juniors, 07852 390206

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

Climbing and Mountaineering Climbing and Tots Climbing (age3-18), Shrews. Sports Village, 03450 007002

Lilleshall Cricket Club, 07814 740607

Oswestry Cricket Club (girls & boys), 07968 932386

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

Pontesbury Cricket Club (girls & boys), 07841 475679

Newport Musical Theatre Academy, 07576 511971

Sentinel Cricket Club (girls & boys), Shrewsbury, 07932 621746

ReachOut Arts, Broseley & Bridgnorth, 01746 576088

Shelton Cricket Club, Shrewsbury, 07813 039041

ROAM Dance, Shrewsbury, 07841 071261

Badminton

Climbing the Walls, Battlefield, Shrewsbury, 01743 510238

London Road Badminton Club, Shrewsbury, 01743 233665

Shropshire Climbing Centre, Newport, 01952 814566

Shifnal Cricket Club (girls & boys), 07801 831990

Shrewsbury Sapphires Dance Troupe, 07977 269244

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

Conservation and Wildlife

Shrewsbury Cricket Club, London Road, 07808 723209

Shropshire Ballet Company, Telford, 07376 146030

St George’s Cricket Club (girls & boys), Telford, 07847 358735

Shropshire Dance Company, Shrewsbury, 07866 532119

Wellington Cricket Club (girls & boys), Telford, 07921 234800

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

Wem Cricket Club (girls & boys), 01939 234680

Stagecoach Theatre Arts School, Shrewsbury, 01743 540123

Willey Cricket Club, Broseley, 01952 880000

Street Dance Telford, 07951 902994

Shrewsbury Sports Village, 03450 007002 Shropshire Junior Badminton Club, 07773 294859 Shropshire Junior County Badminton Club, Abraham Darby SC, 01952 382770

Alison’s Bee Class, Telford, 07825 371137 Battlefield Falconry Centre, Shrewsbury, 07866 926184 Cuan Wildlife Rescue Centre, Much Wenlock, 01952 728070 Exotic Zoo, Telford Town Park, 01952 371570

Basketball

Haughmond Hill (Forestry Commission), 03000 674935

Shrewsbury Sports Village, 03450 007002

Party Animals (Corner Exotics), 07816 048901

Cycling & Bikes

Severn Gorge Countryside Trust, 01952 433880

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

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

Dance 7Academy of Performing Arts (age 3+), Sutton Hill, Telford, 07497 602185 Baby Ballet (up to age 6), Shrewsbury & Telford, 07527 354388 Bhangra Fitness, Telford, 07851 270409 Cadwaladr School of Dance, Wellington, Telford, 07967 922362 Carmichael School of Dance & Theatre Arts, Telford, Shrewsbury & Wem, 01952 619155 CheerForce Ten Cheerleading, Ketley, Telford, 07966 966026 Chinese Dance Classes, Chinese Arts & Culture Centre, Telford, 07920 886316

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 Vision Dance, Shrewsbury, 07708 015035 Whittingham Dance (Ballet, Jazz, Tap), Telford, 07984 159743

Drama

Cricket

Dance & Acro Academy, AIREA51, Telford, 01952 947220

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

Alberbury Cricket Club (boys and girls), 01743 821481

Dance With Music (Ballroom & Latin, Telford, 07818 476322

AMF Bowling, Brixton Way, Shrewsbury, 0844 8263032

All Stars Cricket (age 5 - 11), various venues, 08000 857998

Diana Grifffiths School of Dance, Shropshire, 07570 966006

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

Tenpin Telford, 0871 222 3675

Beacon Cricket Club (boys & girls), Guild Hall, Shrewsbury, 07841 475675

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

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

Camping and Youth Hostels Youth Hostels Association, 08000 191700

Circus and Stunts Nula Hula (Events, Workshops, Parties), Shropshire, 07944 103344

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

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

Fusion Film & Stage School, Telford, 07847 376829 Get Your Wigle On, Shrewsbury, 01743 272217 Glasshouse Maxis & Teens, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, 07983 420058 LAMDA Speech & Drama, Diana Griffiths School of Dance, 07570 966006

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Private Tutoring

M3 Studios Performing Arts School (age 3 - 18), Telford, 07715 583721 Moonstruck Astronaut Theatre Company, Newport, 07961 050961 Newport Musical Theatre Academy, 07576 511971

Zumba (12+) & Boogie Bounce Extreme (16+), Telford, 07815 717611 Zumba Kids, Shrewsbury & Telford, 07702 556935 Zumba, Yoga, Clubbercise & Circuits (13 years +) Pulse Fitness, Newport, 07967 343728

Various football clubs, Roman Road Sports Centre, Shrewsbury, 01743 351916

Gardening

PQA (4-18 years), Shrewsbury & Telford, 07542 923259

Football

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

AFC Telford United, 01952 640064 Ball Sports Community Coaching, 07817 021068

Golf

PTP Academy, Telford & Shrewsbury, 07775 745319 ReachOut Arts, Broseley & Bridgnorth, 01746 576088 Shropshire Youth Theatre, 07813 026367 Stage 2 Performing Arts Academy, Shrewsbury & Wem, 01743 248667 Stagecoach Theatre Arts School, Shrewsbury, 01743 540123 The Arts Centre, Ketley, Telford, 07469 885184 Top Hat Stage School, Telford & Shrewsbury, 01952 793949 Paul Bench Voice and Acting Private Coaching, Shropshire, 01743 233164

Fencing Much Wenlock Fencing Club, 07770 384621 Shrewsbury Fencing Club (age 14+), Belvidere Sch., 01743 243033 Wrekin Sword Fencing Club, Wrekin Coll.Sports Hall, Telford, 01952 265600

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

Fitness and Exercise

Shrewsbury Up & Comers Football Club, not known

Believe-In Yoga, Shrewsbury, 07432 712693

Shropshire County Football Association, 01743 362769

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

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Aqualate Golf Centre, near Newport, 01952 811699

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

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Arscott Golf Club, Pontesbury, 01743 860881 Hawkstone Park Golf Centre, 01948 841700 Horsehay Village Golf Centre, Telford, 01952 382640 Junior Golf at Shrewsbury Golf Club, 01743 872977 Lilleshall Hall Golf Club, near Newport, 01952 604776 Meole Brace Golf Course,

A-Z Activities for Children Handball Shropshire Handball Foundry (age 11-17), Shrewsbury & Telford, 07783 880293

Hockey Shrewsbury Hockey Club, Roman Road Sports Centre, 01743 351916 Shropshire Hockey Association, 07817 122420 Telford & Wrekin Hockey Club (Juniors aged 5 - 15), 07919 415909

Horseriding Corner Farm Equestrian, Hadnall, 07974 658812 Forton Riding School & Stables, Montford Bridge, 07771 763444 Long Mountain Centre Pony Trekking, 01743 891274 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

Shrewsbury, 01743 364050 Shrewsbury Golf Driving Range, 01743 354975

Gravitate Trampoline Club. Telford & Shifnal, 07834 525738

Telford Golf Academy, 01952 429977

Gymnastics & Trampolining, Idsall Sports Centre, 01952 460499

Wrekin Golf Club Ltd, Wellington, Telford, 01952 244032

Jump In Trampoline Arena, Shrewsbury, 01926 356290

Gymnastics and Trampoline

London Road Sports Centre, Shrewsbury, 01743 342591

AIREA51, Stafford Park, Telford, 01952 947220

Park Wrekin Gym Club, Wellington, Telford, 01952 257646

Edge Gymnastics, Wenlock Edge Leisure Centre, 07929 889375

Severn Gymnastics Club, Grange, Shrewsbury, 01743 241397

Elements Acro Gymnastics Club, Shrewsbury, 07837 928973

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

Ace Martial Arts, Oakengates, Telford, 07703 515960 Bai Lang Kickboxing Academy (from age 5), Telford, 07960 524276 Bushido Judo Kwai 473, (5+), Ford, Nr Shrewsbury, 07837 354315 Defence Lab (age 4+), Telford & Shrewsbury, 08007 720784 JBS Martial Arts Academy (from age 4), Telford, 07710 572037 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 Shin-Gi-Tai Aikido, FastTrak EDT, Battlefield Ind Est, Shrewsbury, 07743 355786 Shropshire Goju Ryu Karate Academy, Broseley, 07809 007030 Shushokan Karate (4+), Shrewsbury & Pontesbury, 07805 247406 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 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

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Moonstruck Astronaut 'Drama in The Forest'

Success for Drama in The Forest in August Over the 2021 summer holidays, Moonstruck Astronaut Theatre Company delivered an enchanting outdoor three day drama workshop for seven to twelve year olds at Wrekin Forest School. This fun, playful workshop, aptly called ‘Drama in the Forest’, took place throughout the events site of Wrekin Forest School from Monday 16th to Wednesday 18th August. Over the three days, the fifteen participants devised their own plays in small groups culminating in a showcase performance on the last day for an invited audience.

Working with Jo Edwards, a professional wedding photographer who donated her time, Moonstruck Astronaut was able to document the outdoors drama workshop for participants and their parents/carers.

There were so many wonderful photos and included below are a few gems which give a real feel for the atmosphere during rehearsals and performing.

Feedback: ’It was a lot of fun performing’ - Casey, aged 8 ‘It gets you out of your comfort zone… being here you can be wild and free, you don’t have to worry about your comfort zone, you can step out of it and do whatever’ - Amy, aged 12 ‘It’s been really amazing, a lot of fun… great experience for anything in life’ - Ella, aged 17 (volunteer workshop leader)

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Next Stop 'Spooky Drama in The Forest' ‘My little boy went to Drama in the Forest last week and had such a great time! He couldn’t wait to get there every day. Hannah and Becky were really so lovely with him. Just in the 3 days his confidence grew and he loved being in the forest making friends and learning. I can’t recommend it highly enough.’

‘Excellent opportunity for children to meet new friends, extend and show off their talents all in the beautiful natural setting.’

‘My children have thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and my daughter has grown with how she interacts with her brother and others.’

‘Friendly organisation utilising the great outdoors, facilitating and learning drama skills.’

Next stop… ‘Spooky Drama in the Forest’ at the end of October!

Taking on board feedback from parents/carers of ‘Drama in the Forest’, a similarly fun outdoors workshop for seven to twelve year olds is being created for October half-term. ‘Spooky Drama in the Forest’ is to be an exciting and novel Halloween-themed day workshop taking place on Thursday 28th October. At the start of the day, participants will have the opportunity to make their own wands then they will be tasked to make their own spell performances in groups. In the afternoon, participants will be able to toast their own marshmallows around a fire to reward their hard work. They will end the day with a feeling of accomplishment when they share their group’s performances with an invited audience of family and friends at 4pm.

Children from all over Shropshire are sought, no prior drama experience required. Children from Telford, Newport, Shrewsbury are already signed up to come together and make some united Shire magic together on the 28th – we’d be delighted if your child added their unique spark to the mix!

Places on ‘Spooky Drama in the Forest’ are currently available at £35 per child. Email hannah@moonstruckastronaut.com or WhatsApp her on 07961 050 961 for more information and to book.

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A-Z Children's Activities Telford Music School, 01952 270027 Violin, Piano, Flute Tuition, Shrewsbury, 01743 245469 Violin, Piano, Recorder, Theory Lessons, Newport, 07717 222885

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

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

Swimming All Ages & Abilities, Abraham Darby Sports Centre, Telford, 01952 382770 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 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 Woodfield Tennis Club, Shrewsbury, 07887 951044

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

Shrewsbury Rugby Club Juniors, 07837 963160

Shrewsbury Canoe Club, 01691 622755

Snow Sports

Shrewsbury Canoe Hire, 07977 925406

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

Squash

Shrewsbury Sub-aqua Club (snorkel from age 6/dive from 12), 07887 598302

The Shropshire Squash Club, Shrewsbury, 07889 494786

Sub-aqua Clubs (>14), Abraham Darby Sport Centre, Telford, 01952 382770

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RNLI Water Safety

4 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW: STOP AND THINK – what dangers can you see?

Don’t be caught out on your own – STAY TOGETHER If you fall in, stay calm and FLOAT to live Someone in trouble?

CALL 999 OR 112 and tell them that someone’s in trouble in the water

BE SAFE AND HAVE FUN The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea Royal National Lifeboat Institution, a charity registered in England and Wales (209603) and Scotland (SC037736). Registered charity number 20003326 in the Republic of Ireland

IS SCENE? WHO’S IN DANGER IN TH SEE IF YOU CAN SPOT ALL14 DANGERS AND USE YOUR SAFETY KNOWLEDGE TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A GREAT TIME EVERY TIME YOU VISIT THE BEACH

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Jack Monroe's Del Monte Peach Drizzle Cake Prep time: 15 minutes, Cooking time: 60 minutes, plus 30 minutes cooling time Ingredients: • 1 can (425g) Del Monte® Peach Slices in Juice • 250g butter (softened) or baking spread • 200g finely ground white sugar • 3 medium eggs • 250g self-raising flour or 250g plain flour plus 1 1/2 tbsp baking powder • 100g icing sugar

Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 180oC, Gas Mark 4. Lightly grease a large loaf tin.

2. Strain the can of Del Monte® Peach Slices, reserving the juice to use later on for the icing.

3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter (or baking spread) and sugar. Mix well to form an even buttercream.

4. Break in one egg and mix well, using a fork to combine it with the buttercream mixture. Repeat the same process with the remaining two eggs.

5. Add the baking powder, a pinch of salt and the flour, a quarter at a time, mixing well to combine evenly each time before adding more.

6. Finally, add in the drained peaches and stir in. They will carry some residual juice that will pool at the edges of your batter, so mix this in well, but try not to break up the soft peach slices too much in the process.

7. When the batter is even and smooth, pour it into your prepared tin, jostling the peach slices so that they are evenly distributed throughout.

8. Bake in the centre of the oven for 50 minutes to an hour or until a knife inserted in the centre comes out almost clean (if the knife comes out with some batter attached, turn the oven down to 140oC and check every 10 minutes until done). Oven temperatures may vary, so check your cake carefully.

9. Remove from the oven and loosen the edges of the loaf with a sharp knife or palette knife. Let it stand for 30 minutes before removing it from the tin and leaving to cool completely on a wire rack.

10. For the icing: Ensure the loaf has cooled enough before you start icing - you want to be able to touch it with your fingertips for a few seconds and not register that it’s warm. Sieve the icing sugar into a large mixing bowl and add 1 tbsp of the reserved peach juice. Mix well to make a smooth, thick icing. Drizzle the icing over the top and leave to set for 30 minutes.

Tip 1: If you would like a little more moisture on the cake, you can boil the juice down a little to make a syrup (add a few teaspoonfuls of sugar if you want it really sticky and sweet). Gently punch some holes in the top of the cake with a fork, drizzle the syrup over and allow it to sink in a little before topping with the icing drizzle.

Tip 2: Leftovers will keep for up to four days in an airtight clean container in a cool dark place, or four months in the freezer. Best frozen in slices and defrosted whenever you fancy a quick treat!

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