Lots for Tots South Staffordshire Issue 7

Issue 07

es v i f r e d e un h t h t i w e v i v r H ow t o su April-June 2015

Lots for Easter

Gifts, ideas and egg hunts galore!

Lots on Local

Family friendly events in your area

Lots on Weekly Find your nearest toddler groups & under 5’s classes

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South Staffordshire & Sutton Coldfield Distributing directly to 14,000 families in Stafford, Lichfield, Tamworth, Cannock, Burton and Sutton Coldfield

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Saturday 25th April

70+ Stalls 10am-3pm Frozen Meet & Greet The Gateway Centre with Elsa, Anna & Olaf!

Derbyshire County Bouncy Castle ● Inflatable Slide Cricket Ground Pony Rides ● Taster Sessions Grandstand Road Derby DE21 6AF ● Newborn- 1 year old photo booth Free face painting ● Cookie decorating ● Free class taster sessions & demos ● Outdoor dirt digging- plant a sunflower seed ● A chance to win a £50 Intu Derby voucher for visitors who pre-register AND attend the show!

Register online for FREE entry (or £3 on the door)

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Welcome to Issue 7...

Lots for Tots South Staffs @LfTSouthStaffs

Welcome to the new look Lots for Tots! Yes we’ve had a makeover and we are very excited to launch our fresh new magazine.

Issue 07

April-June 2015

How to survive with the un d

Gifts, ideas and egg hunts galore!

Lots on Local

Family friendly events in your area

Lots on Weekly Find your nearest toddler groups & under 5’s classes

It’s not just the magazine that has had a spring clean, it’s also the website. You can now submit event or toddler group listings straight to the site, update previous information or book online advertising. Take a look at www.lotsfortots.co.uk/staffordshire.

There is so much going on in Staffordshire & Sutton Coldfield over the next few months. Of course we have all the Easter Egg hunts, trails, decorating etc, Easter holiday entertainment, there’s also May Bank Holidays, May Half Term fun and Father’s Day on Sunday 21st June.

You can rely on Lots for Tots to inspire you with places to go & things to do with your little ones. If you contact an advertiser, please tell them that you saw it in Lots for Tots as this really helps our advertisers to know that the magazine works!

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Lots for Easter

Nadine Peatfield, Director, Lots for Tots Ltd

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About Lots for Tots

83,000 copies of Lots for Tots in 6 editions distributed quarterly in October, January, Easter & July in South Staffordshire, Sutton Coldfield, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Wiltshire. Lots for Tots Staffordshire is part of Lots for Tots Ltd. Also by Lots for Tots Ltd: East Midlands Baby and Toddler Show, Nottingham. Bump to Five show, Derby. Other franchise areas available.

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Lots on Local... March-April Sat 28th March-Wed 15th April

Easter Eggstravaganza!

National Forest Adventure Farm, Tatenhill, Burton DE13 9SJ Hop aboard the Easter Eggspress to the woodland trail - can you find the Easter bunny? There’s Easter craft sessions plus the giant Wild and Woolly bouncy castle.

You can bottle feed the newborn lambs and give the chicks a gentle stroke- all included within the ticket price. Take a ride on the tractor and trailer ride and on the way look out for the spring chums.

The Funfield will be open for acres of outdoor play including go karts, jumping pillows and crazy golf. Indoors there’s 3 levels of the latest play equipment, including demon drop slides and lots of giant Lego.

Open 10am - 6pm everyday www.adventurefarm.co.uk Sat 28th March 10am-5pm

Easter Egg Trail

Sutton Park Visitors Centre, Park Rd, B74 2YT Take part in the self-led Easter activities aimed at families with younger children.

0121 464 8728 Sat 28th March-Wed 15th April

Easter Trail at Beacon Park

Lichfield WS13 6QZ Follow the Easter themed trail round beautiful Beacon Park to solve the clues and claim your small prize. www.lichfieldhistoricparks.co.uk Sun 29th March 11.30am, 3pm, 6.30pm

Sing-a-Long-a Frozen

New Alexandra Theatre Birmingham A full film screening of Disney’s Frozen with lyrics on screen. Introduced by a live host who will show you how to use your free prop bag and warm up your singing voices before you sit back and Let it Go. You the audience are the stars. Age recommendation 5+ www.atgtickets.com 4

Tue 31st March-Sun 16th April

Shrek the Musical

Birmingham Hippodrome B5 4TB Join our unlikely hero and his loyal steed Donkey as they embark on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona from a fire breathing, love sick dragon. Featuring all new songs as well as cult Shrek anthem I’m a Believer, SHREK THE MUSICAL brings all the much-loved DreamWirks characters to life, live on stage, in an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza.

Join the adventure!

Box Office 0844 338 5000 Wed 1st-Sun 5th April

Disney on Ice Magical Ice Festival LG Arena, Perimeter Road, Birmingham B40 1NT In a new twist on fairytale fun, comical segments from everyone’s favourite Disney characters set the scene for the show stopping on-ice stories of princesses Ariel, Rapunzel and Belle. Plus, enjoy a special appearance by Anna and Elsa from the Academy Award® winning and number one animated feature film of all time, Disney’s Frozen! www.gentingarena.co.uk 0844 338 8000 Fri 3rd-Sun 19th April

Easter Fun on the Farm

Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge ST19 5RE In addition to the farm’s usual attractions there’s the chance to help bottle feed our friendly lambs, meet the Easter Bunny, a fun Easter Egg hunt, egg & spoon races and some great seasonal craft activities in the indoor play room – plus our brand new nature trail to explore. The farm will then be open weekends and school holidays right the way through until the end of October.

Admission: Child £2.50; Adult £4.50 – Grandparents & under 2s free! - Please note additional charge for trailer ride, pony rides and some seasonal activities. www.lowerdraytonfarm.co.uk

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Capture tiny hands and feet for ever!

Clay imprints, 3D impressions and prints on pots!

Call to book an appointment or to discuss options.

The Promenade, Barton Marina, Barton under Needwood, DE13 8DZ

www.themugtug.co.uk

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Lots on Local... April Easter Weekend

Easter Carnival

Blithbury Reindeer Lodge, Uttoxeter Rd, Blithbury, Rugeley WS15 3HY All the fun of the fair at Blithbury’s Easter Carnival. For more information visit: www.blithburyreindeerlodge.co.uk Fri 3rd-Mon 6th April

Easter at the Estate

Shugborough Estate, Milford ST17 0XB Easter egg trail, spring flowers, baking, easter trails, spring babies & other outdoor fun. www.shugborough.org.uk Fri 3rd April 11am-1pm & 2.30-4.30pm

The Basil Brush Show

Stafford Gatehouse Theatre ST16 2LT A show for all the family. You’ll also be able to meet Basil and Mr Stephen afterwards! www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk Sat 4th-Mon 6th April 11.30am-4pm

Castle Egg Hunt at Tamworth Castle

Tamworth B79 7NA Can you help Ruby the Tamowrth dragon find her eggs? Plenty of hands-on activities for all ages. www.tamworthcastle.co.uk Sun 5th-Mon 6th April 10am-5pm

Easter Family Weekend

National Brewery Centre, Horminglow St, Burton on Trent DE14 1NG Bring the kids for Free! A brilliant line up of family entertainment – including: Up to 14 Shire Horses and Drays. Easter Egg Trail.

Punch & Judy Show. Sheep racing. Fire Engines. BBQ & Carvery. Vintage tractors & Farm animals. Entry £5 per adult. www.nationalbrewerycentre.co.uk Mon 6th April 11am-3pm

Discovery Day, WW1 Trench Tour and Easter Trail Staffordshire Regimental Museum, Whittington Barracks, Lichfield WS14 9PY Includes an Easter Trail and children’s art activity. Make a chick or bunny to take home.

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Uniform and weapon handling, interactive activities & tours of the WWI trench system makes this a great event for all of the family. www.staffordshireregimentmuseum.com Thu 9th-Fri 10th April

The Snail and the Whale Stafford Gatehouse Theatre ST16 2LT Family show with story-telling, live music & lots of laughs. www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk Mon 13th April 11am & 2.30pm

The Basil Brush Show

Lichfield Garrick Theatre Sing along with Basil and Mr Stephen and listen to Basil’s ‘bedtime’ story, of course often interrupted by a naughty uncontrollable Basil! A show for all the family. www.lichfieldgarrick.com Tue 14th April

Pinocchio

Lichfield Garrick Theatre This timeless tale is brought vividly to life in a brand new show, with more sing a long songs, plenty of participation and fun for all the family. www.lichfieldgarrick.com Sat 18th April

First Stages- By the Riverbank Birmingham Rep, Broad St, Birmingham B1 2EP A multi-sensory adventure inspired by The Wind In The Willows. For ages 3 to 6 www.birmingham-rep.co.uk Sun 19th April 10am-4pm

Craft Fair

Hoar Park, nr Ansley, Nuneaton CV10 0QU Sun 19th April 11am-3pm

Spring Fair

Walmley Community Hall, Sutton Coldfield B76 1NP Crafts & gifts, fun & games, raffle, coffee & cake, face painting. Free admission

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easter carnival at

Roll up, roll up!

All the fun of the fair comes to Blithbury Reindeer Lodge this Easter weekend as we host Eas egg ter eer our very own Easter carnival, with a Blithbury twist! hun ind ed e R t Don pir For dates and prices on this and our other events, and k ins es ride ey m a g s to book tickets, visit www.blithburyreindeerlodge.co.uk

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April-May

Sat 25th April 10am-3pm

Bump to Five Show

The Gateway Centre, Derbyshire County Cricket Ground, Grandstand Road, DE21 6AF Lots for Tots brings you the 6th annual Bump to Five show, with 70+stands, entertainment, free mini class sessions, lots to see and do for parents and children. FREE Entry if you pre-register online. Chance to win £50 Intu Derby voucher when you pre-register. www.bumptofive.co.uk Tel: 08456 436 831 Email info@bumptofive.co.uk Sat 25th April 10am-12pm

Science on Saturdays- Beautiful Butterflies

Erasmus Darwin House, Beacon Street, Lichfield WS13 7AD Find out about butterflies by handling live moths, unravelling cocoons and – nature permitting – see some emerging from cocoons. Booking advised. www.erasmusdarwin.org Sat 2nd May 11.30am-6pm

Family Fun Day

Uttoxeter Racecourse, Wood Lane ST14 8BD Celebrate the bank holiday with seven thrilling races, Peppa Pig, Archie the Horse, fairground rides and much more! www.uttoxeter-racecourse.co.uk Sat 2nd May

First Stages- Open House Birmingham Rep, Broad St, Birmingham B1 2EP We invite the very young to discover our house’s kitchen, living room & bathroom.

Interactive performance, music, puppets & other surprises. Wander around the house at your own pace. If you need to take time out for doing those things that babies need to do, you can. Suitable for age 6 months-2 years. www.birmingham-rep.co.uk 8

Mon 4th May 10am-4pm

Country Fair

Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge ST19 5RE This May Day Bank Holiday why not come along to Lower Drayton Farm and enjoy a flavour of countryside activities. Try your hand at archery, clay pigeon shooting and fly fishing; learn about birds of prey and falconry, watch a model aircraft display and see vintage tractors in action before browsing the trade stands and enjoying the fun fair. Entry £7 adult / £3 child including access to fun farm attraction (fun fair rides extra). Parking free. www.lowerdraytonfarm.co.uk Mon 4th May 11.30am-4pm

Story Telling at the Castle

Tamworth Castle B79 7NA Tales of Knights, dragons and princesses in the surroundings of a real Medieval Castle.

Meet Ruby the Tamworth Castle dragon, dress-up or get hands-on with craft actvities. www.tamworthcastle.co.uk Sat 9th May, 10.30am - 12.30pm

St Wystan’s Early Years Open Morning St Wystan’s School & Nursery, High Street, Repton, DE65 6GE Feed your child’s imagination - come and see the fabulous Nursery and Kindergarten and meet the staff. All welcome.

For more information call:01283 703258 Email: head@stwystans.org.uk Sun 17th May 10am-4pm

Craft Fair

Hoar Park, nr Ansley, Nuneaton CV10 0QU Sat 23rd - Sun 31st May

Wild and Deadly Week

National Forest Adventure Farm, Tatenhill, Burton, DE13 9SJ There’ll be some unusual animals to the Farm so come along to stroke a spider, hug a bug and cradle a snake! If you’re an animal lover this is not to be missed. Plus there’s three levels of the latest indoor play including the dreaded drop slides, plus the funfield with

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Join us for some

Muddy Good Fun

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on the farm!

01283 815588

FFriendly riendly Animals • Nature Trail Woodland Walk • Adventure Playground Summer Maize Maze • Farm Trailer Ride s Pony Ride s • Se asonal Fun • Craf ts & more!

www.littlemonstersdaynursery.com  High quality, private day nursery  Full & part-time care & education for babies & children from 3 months  Government funding for 2-4 yr olds  Fresh, home-cooked food  Excellent indoor & outdoor spaces Main Rd, Anslow, Burton On Trent, DE13 9QE

Open weekends & school holidays Easter > late Oct Visit www.lowerdraytonfarm.co.uk for times & admission info

There’s so much to discover at

St. Wystan’s School and Nursery

Independent Day School and Nursery for Girls and Boys 21/2 to 11 years of age High Street Repton Derbyshire DE65 6GE 01283 703258 www.stwystans.org.uk 

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Our next Open Morning: 9th May 2015 10.30am -12.30pm, all welcome!

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Lots on Local... May-June jumping pillows and go karts to name a few.

Open 10am - 6pm everyday www.adventurefarm.co.uk Sun 24th May 12-6pm

Family Fun Day

Uttoxeter Racecourse, Wood Lane ST14 8BD Celebrate the bank holiday with seven thrilling races, Peppa Pig, Archie the Horse, fairground rides and much more! www.uttoxeter-racecourse.co.uk Mon 25th May

Bank Holiday Animal Racing Shugborough Estate, Milford ST17 0XB We will be racing sheep, ducks and guinea pigs throughout the day. www.shugborough.org.uk Tue 26th May 2-3pm

Wildlife Watch Family Activities Rosliston Forestry Centre DE12 8JX Explore the site looking for spring birds, beasts and flowers. Bring your camera to photograph what you find. £2.50 .No pre booking required. Meet in the classroom.

Contact 01283 535039 Wed 27th May

The New Adventures of Puss in Boots Lichfield Garrick Theatre Music, Magic and mayhem abound as this clever Cat comes out on top. With sing a long songs and audience participation, it’s a purrrrrrrrrfect treat for all the family. www.lichfieldgarrick.com Wed 27th-Thu 28th May

Staffordshire County Show Weston Rd, Stafford ST18 0BD A great day out for all the Family. Local produce, crafts and enjoy a whole host of family activities, displays and performances. www.staffscountyshowground.co.uk Every Weekend in June

Summer Magic Shows

National Forest Adventure Farm, Tatenhill, Burton, DE13 9SJ 10

Calling all Magicians’ apprentices! Join the incredible illusionist for a mindbending magic show, you might even pick up some tricks to wow your friends and family- don’t forget your magic wand! Every day on the Farm there’s acres of fun…

Take a ride on the tractor and trailer ride and look out for our Spring chums along the way.

The Funfield will be open for acres of outdoor play including go karts, jumping pillows and crazy golf.

Indoors there’s 3 levels of the latest in indoor play including demon drop slides and giant Lego.

Open 10am - 6pm everyday www.adventurefarm.co.uk Sat 6th June 10am-12pm

Science on Saturdays- How to fly across the Atlantic

Erasmus Darwin House, Beacon Street, Lichfield WS13 7AD Finding our way by land, sea & air. Meet a jumbo jet pilot to discover how we navigate with modern technology! Explore how we can find our way using old-fashioned methods, from plants, to stars to mapping and compasses. www.erasmusdarwin.org Sun 14th June 2.30-4.20pm

Nearly New Baby & Kids Sale

Boley Park, Lichfield WS14 9XU Buyers get excellent quality, pre-loved clothes, toys, baby equipment at a fraction of the high street cost. Buyers Admission £1.50 Children Free. www.mommasandshoppers.co.uk Sun 14th June

RAF Cosford Air Show Royal Air Force Museum, Cosford, Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 8UP As well as the flying display and static aircraft there is a children’s fun fair and Sunday market. Plenty to do inside with our indoor craft fair and the RAF Museum Cosford, entry is included. www.cosfordairshow.co.uk

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e.mail.sales@kidsoutside.co.uk Tel: Ann on 07572919212

www.kidsoutside.co.uk

We sell quality outdoor clothing and accessories for children

We are always happy to offer advice on what will best suit your needs. We are passionate about the outdoors and helping to get our children outside more Come rain

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Library Sessions Storytime (under 5’s) Brereton Shenstone Stafford

2.15-2.45 10.30-11 11-11.30

Mon Fri Tue

Play & Stay

Barton u N’wood 10.15-11.45 2nd Wed of Mth Heath Hayes 2.30-4 Thu

Toddler/Tot Time (crafts) Burntwood Burton on Trent Cannock Shenstone

Toy Library

10.30-11.15 9.45-10.30 10-10.45 10-10.45

Barton under Needwood Burton on Trent

Tue Wed Fri Thu Wed Wed

Baby Bounce & Rhyme (under 3’s) Baswich Brereton Burntwood Burton on Trent

Cannock Heath Hayes Hednesford Holmecroft Lichfield Norton Canes Penkridge Rising Brook Rugeley Shenstone Stafford Sutton Coldfield Tamworth

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2-2.30 Wed 11-11.30 Fri 10-10.30/11-11.30 Thu 10.15-10.45 Tue 11.15-11.45 Fri 10.30-11 Thu 9.30-10 Fri 10.45-11.15 Fri 10.30-11 Tue 10-10.30 Tue 9.30-10 Fri 10-10.30 Fri 10.30-11 Fri 10-10.30 Mon 10.30-11 Tue 10-10.30 Wed 9.30-10 every other Fri 11-11.30 Wed/Fri

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Lots on Local... June-July Sun 21st June 10am-4pm

Fri 3rd July

Craft Fair

Baby Elephant Parade

Hoar Park, nr Ansley, Nuneaton CV10 0QU

Lichfield WS13 7LD Follow the trail of Baby Elephants displayed across the city. www.lichfieldfestival.org

Sun 21st June 12-3pm

Father’s Day Pork Bap and Beer Erasmus Darwin House, Beacon Street, Lichfield WS13 7AD Treat dad to a lovely pork bap and local ale in our relaxing Herb Garden (weather permitting)! Free entry. www.erasmusdarwin.org

Fri 3rd-Sun 12th July

The Lichfield Festival

Lichfield WS13 7LD The Lichfield Festival brings the best national and international artists and performers to the West Midlands each year for a summer celebration of classical music, dance, drama, film, jazz, literature, poetry, visual arts and world music. www.lichfieldfestival.org

Wed 1st-Thu 2nd July

Octonauts and the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure Lichfield Garrick Theatre Visit amazing underwater worlds full of adventure, with surprises around every corner, in this action-packed, musical interactive new stage show. www.lichfieldgarrick.com

Event details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change.

Please check with the event organiser before setting out.

Interiors

he Enjoy t ing Shoprpience Expe

Antiques, Soft Furnishing, Weddings Floristry and Wood-burners, Airbrush Techniques for Bikes with Classes, The Collection Giftware, Curtains & Blinds.

Bespoke Wooden Furniture, Pine & Shabby Chic.

Interests

Giftware & Toys, Art, Photogaphy, Fairies, Candles, Needlework & Bunting to order, Florist, Wood-turning.

Food

air Craft AFpril 19th May 17th June 21st – 4 10

Licensed Restaurant, Chocolate Shop, Tea Rooms Cupcakes & Celebration Cakes.

Fashion

Knitwear, Jewellery, Handbags.

Fun

The Children’s Farm & Parties, Pets Corner.

Open all year ear (inc Bank Holida Holiday Holidays) Tuesday to Sunday 10am-5pm Tel: 024 7639 4433 www.hoar-park.co.uk B4114 Nr Ansley, Nuneaton, Warwickshire CV10 0QU 12

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Do you love Lots for Tots?

An amazing opportunity to work from home around your family & be your own boss Lots for Tots South Staffordshire franchise is for sale. We are looking for a parent that lives in Burton, Lichfield, Cannock or Stafford to be the new Editor. You will need: • Experience in design, sales, marketing or running a business • Keen admin skills • An eye for design • No other work commitments

and the cost is £4k. You receive full training, head office support and friendly neighbouring franchisees!

You are investing in a business that has huge growth potential. All the hard work of setting up the company has been done, all it needs is the right person with the drive to grow it. For more information contact Head Office. e: franchise@lotsfortots.co.uk t: 08456 436 831

The franchise is a 5 year contract

Relax and enjoy a perfect family holiday at our award winning lodge holiday park in the Peak District.

Book a short break between 13 April and 13 July (Excludes 22 – 31 May) and

receive one free family ticket to Little Monkeys Play Centre.

To claim say ‘Lots for Tots’ when asked “How did you hear about us?”

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Telephone

Indoor & outdoor play areas Fantastic indoor swimming pool Family friendly restaurant Discounts at local attractions

or visit our website at

01629 732428 www.darwinforest.co.uk T: 08456 436 874 E: staffordshire@lotsfortots.co.uk

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Stafford & Cannock

Most classes are Term-Time only

Armitage Bump & Baby Group 10am-12pm Mon Play & Stay 1-2.30pm Tue Armitage Toddler Group 1-2.45pm Thu Armitage Village Hall

Brereton Family Focus 9.30-11.30am Tue

Brereton Community Centre

Brocton Mother & Toddler 10am-11.30am Wed Brocton Village Hall

Boney Hay Bright Stars Playgroup 9.30-11.30am Mon Boney Hay Children’s Centre

Cannock Bambinos Toddler Group

9.30-11.30am Mon/Wed/Fri Avon Business & Leisure Centre

diddi dance 10-10.45am Tue Free trial class Avon Business & Leisure Centre

Baby Rhyme 10-11am Tue

Salvation Army Playgroup 9.30-11.30am Mon

Salvation Army

Family Focus 9.30-11.30am Wed Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall Little Friends 10am-12pm 3rd Fri of Mth Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Rd

Huntingdon Play & Stay 10-11.30am Mon Huntingdon Children’s Centre

Norton Canes Family Focus 9.30-11.30 Fri Norton Canes Children’s Centre

Rugeley Play & Stay 9.30-11 Thu/Fri St Paul’s Church Hall Family Focus 9.30-11.30am Thu St Paul’s Church Play & Stay 1.30-3pm Thu Weston Springs Children’s Centre

Stafford Holistic Horizons Baby Massage (8wk-8 mth)

Bridgetown Children’s Centre

Bookings only- see advert

Grandparent & Toddler 9.30-11.30am Wed Cannock Children’s Centre

Little Doves 9.30-10.15am Mon 1.30-3.30pm Thu

Fun Start Stay & Play 1.15-2.45pm Wed/Fri St Barnabus Church, Hampton St

Chuckle Journey 10-11.30am Mon

Doxey Tuneful Tots 10-11.30am Tue Sutton Centre

Hednesford Childminder Drop In 9.30-11am Mon Hednesford Children’s Centre 14

Waterhouses Community Bungalow

North End Community Centre, Holmcroft Road Call 07837 741510 to book

Bumps & Babies 10am-12pm Mon Breastfeeding Group 1.30-3pm Mon

Stafford Children’s Ctr, Faraday Rd

Cafe Tots 11-2pm Mon-Fri Rising Brook Cafe, Rising Brook Church Development & Play 1-2.30pm 1st Tue of month Stafford Children’s Centre, Faraday Road FREE

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Stafford & Cannock

Most classes are Term-Time only

Praise and Play 10-11am Every other Wed St Mary’s Church

Chuckle & Chat 10.45-11.45am Wed

North End Community Centre, Holmcroft Rd Call 07837 741510 to book

Chuckle Mess 1.15-2.30pm Wed

Stafford Children’s Centre, Faraday Road Call 07837 741510 to book

Weeping Cross Post Natal Group 1.30pm-3pm Wed Weeping Cross Health Ctr

Stafford Twins Group 9.30-11.30am Thu Stafford Children’s Centre, Faraday Road

Sticky Fingers 9.45-11.30am Thu Stafford Baptist Church

Walton on the Hill Berkswich Parent & Toddler 1.30-3pm Tue

Methodist Church Hall

Baby Massage Classes Learn a full body massage routine that will: • Enhance the bond with your baby • Improve your baby’s body awareness and coordination • Address common problems such as colic, wind and constipation • Help your baby to relax

Jenny is trained to the highest standards in infant massage teaching and offers baby massage teaching in a group class environment or on a one-to-one basis in your home. Based in South Stafford.

Suitable for babies from 8 weeks to pre-crawling.

Contact Jenny now: 07941185721 jenny@holistichorizons.co.uk www.facebook.com/ holistichorizonstherapies @holistic_jenny

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Class & group details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change. Please check with the event organiser before setting out.

Join us on the 3rd Friday of each month for themed fun, learning and friendship. Enjoy toys, sand play, stories, crafts and more! £3 per child inc snack for child and drink for adult. 10am - 12pm

For details call 01543 877 666 or email museumofcannockchase@wlct.org

Valley Road, Hednesford, Cannock WS12 1TD

Lots for Tots South Staffordshire franchise is for sale. If you live in Burton, Stafford, Cannock, Lichfield, or Tamworth Email franchise@lotsfortots.co.uk

for further details

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Lichfield & Tamworth

Most classes are Term-Time only

Bolehall Ankermoor Stay & Play 9.15-11am Wed

Ankermoor School

Burntwood

Tamworth St Leonard’s Church Parent & Toddler Group 9.15-11.15am Tue, Church Hall, Wigginton

Moorgate Babies and Toddler 1-3pm Tue

Moorgate Primary School

Hammerwich Toddler 10am-12pm/1-3pm Mon

Tots Library 9.30-10.30am Wed

Little Lambs Parent & Carer

Mini Me’s Mother & Toddler Group

Burntwood Institute

10-11.30am Mon/ Fri Redwood Community Centre, Aspen Grove

Play Time 1.30-3pm Fri

Springhill Children’s Centre

Glascote Early Words Together 10-11am Tue/1-2pm Wed

Glascote Library

Leyfields

Wilnecote Library

9.30-11.30am Fri (fortnightly) Elford Village Hall

Whittington Tree Tots Woodland Playgroup 10.30am – 12pm Mon Fisherwick Wood

Lichfield Parent & Toddlers 10-11.30am Thu Whittington Village Hall

Stay & Play 9.15-11.15 Fri Coton Green Primary School

Lichfield diddi dance 10-10.45am Mon

St Chads Church Hall, WS13 7HD Free trial class

Christchurch Under 5s 1.30-3pm Mon Martin Heath Hll, Christchurch Ln Emmanuel Toddlers 9.15-11.15am Tue Emmanuel Christian Centre, Netherstowe Toddler Rhyme Time 10.30-11.30am Tue

Lichfield Cathedral School, Longdon Green FREE. Booking essential

TinyTalk Baby Signing Wed 10-11am Tesco Extra Community Room TinyTalk Baby Signing 1-2pm Fri

Darwin Hall

Lichfield Twins Club 1-3pm Fri (1st & 3rd of mth) Charnwood Children’s Ctr 16

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Lots on Weekly...

Burton on Trent

Most classes are Term-Time only

Barton

u Needwood

Stapenhill

Parent & Toddler 10.45am-12pm Mon

Jump for Joy 9.30-11.30am Mon St Peter’s Church, Stanton Rd

St James’ Parent & Toddler 9-11am Tue/Thu

Twins Group 10-11.30am Mon Harvey Girls 12-2pm Mon (Under 21’s Mums) Kiddie Winks 10am-12pm Tue/Fri First Steps 9.30-11.15am Wed

Christadelphian Church, 1 Park Rd

St James’ Church Hall

Barton Toddler Group 9.15-11am Thu Barton Children’s Centre

Branston Parent & Toddler 9.45-11.15am Tue Branston Village Hall

Burton on Trent Make it Monday 10am-12pm Brewhouse Theatre FREE

Breastfeeding Drop In Cafe 11.30-12.30 Mon Waterloo St Children’s Centre

All Saints Parent & Toddler 9.30-11.30am Mon Church Hall, Branston Rd

Harvey Girls 3.30-5.30pm Wed (under 21s Mums) Queen St Community Centre

St Mary’s & St Mowden’s Toddler 10am-12pm Wed, Church Hall, Guild St

Anslow Parent & Toddler 1.30-3.15pm Thu Village Hall

Stay and Play 9.30-11.30am Fri East Staffs Children Centre

Draycott in the Clay Tots Corner Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Wed Village Hall

Rolleston on Dove

Hill St Health Centre, Hill St

Short Street Toddlers 9.45-11.45am Fri Short Street Methodist Chapel

Stretton Harvey Girls 3.30-5.30pm Mon (Under 21’s Mums) Stretton Springs Children’s Centre

Baby & Toddler 10-11.30am Tue/Fri St Mary’s Church Hall, Hillfield Ln Stretton Pram Club 1.30-3pm Tue Main Street, Walton on Trent

Parent & Toddler 2-3pm Fri

Walton on Trent C of E Primary

Winshill Umbrella Club 9.30-11.15 Mon Harvey Girls 11am-1pm Tue/ Fri (Under 21’s Mums) Mini Me’s 1-2.30pm Thu Dads 4 Dads Group 10am-12pm Sat

Winshill Resource Centre

Tums to Tots drop in 9.30-11.30am Tue Winshill Mini Fun Factory 10-11.30am Wed Winshill Methodist Church

Tots n Dots 9.15-11am Thu Gospel Hall, Hawfield Lane Little Gems 1-3pm Fri

Winshill Children’s Centre

Rolleston Playgroup 10-11.30am Tue/Fri 0-3.5yr Rolleston Club, Burnside

Class & group details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change. Please check with the event organiser before setting out.

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Sutton Coldfield

Most classes are Term-Time only

Sutton Coldfield

Rhythm Time Thu

9.30am (18 mth+) 10.45am (0-2yr) Chester Road Baptist Church

9.30am (2yr8mth-5yr) 10.10am (walk-3yr) 10.50am (0-walk) 11.35am (additional needs) Mere Green Community Centre

Britwell Playgroup 9.30-11.30am Mon

Little Lights Baby & Toddler Group

Stay & Play 10-11.30am Mon (under 3’s) Emmanuel Church Hall, Birmingham Rd

Rainbow Rhyme (Mixed age)

TinyTalk Mon

Wylde Green United Reform Ch

Parent & Toddler Group 10am-12pm Mon

Falcon Lodge Chapel, Reddicap Heath Road

Parent & Toddler Group

9.30-11.30am Tue/Thu Four Oaks Methodist Church

9.45-11.15am Thu St Michael’s Church Hall, Boldmere

Thu 10-10.45am St John’s Church Hall

Newhall Birmingham Buddies Breastfeeding Support 10-11.30am Thu

New Hall Children’s Centre, Langley Hall Drive B75 7NQ

Rhythm Time Tue

The Milk Bar Breastfeeding Support

TinyTalk 10-11am Tue (0-2 yr)

Rhythm Time Thu 1.30pm (sitting-3yr)

TinyTalk 1.30-2.30pm (0-2 yr) Tue Holland House Children’s Centre

Mother & Toddlers 2.15-3.15pm Thu Evangelical Church, Egerton Rd

10am/ 1.15pm (Walk-3yr) 10.40/ 11.25am/ 2pm (0-walk) Mere Green Community Centre

Streetly Children’s Centre, Foley Rd East

10-11.30am Thu The Hub, Mere Green Community Centre, Mere Green Road B75 5BT Brambles Children’s Centre, Yew Tree

Young Parents Group 1.30-3pm Tue

Little Ducklings Stay n Play 9.15-11am Fri Brampton Hall Community Ctr, New Oscott

Rhythm Time Wed

TinyTalk Fri 9.30-10.30am (0-2yrs) 10.45-11.45am (18mth+) Four Oaks Methodist Church

Rhythm Time Wed

Rhythm Time Fri

Holland House Buddies Breastfeeding Support

Rhythm Time Sat

Mere Green Community Ctr

10am/ 11.20am (Walk-3yr) 10.40am (0-walk) Carpenter’s Arms, Boldmere 10.50am (Walk-3yr) 11.30am/12.15pm (0-walk) Mere Green Community Centre

12.30-2.30pm 3rd Wed of mth Holland House Children’s Centre, Holland Road B72 1RE

Rainbow Rhyme

1-1.45pm (babies) Wed 10-10.45am (mixed age) Fri 11-11.45am (toddlers) Fri Streetly Children’s Centre 18

9.50am (2yr8mth-5yr) 10.30/ 11.50am (walk-3yr) 11.10am (0-walk) Ramada Hotel, Penns Lane, Walmley 9.45am (2yr8mth-5yr) 10.30am (walk-3yr) 11.15am (sitting-3yr) 1.30+ party bookings Mere Green Community Centre

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