Lots for Tots South Staffordshire Issue 10

Issue 10

January-March 2016

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Welcome to Issue 10...

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Happy 2016! If you made a resolution to get out more with your little ones, guess what? We can help you...

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Mother’s Day

Gift inspiration for the best Mummy in the World

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Family friendly events in your area

We welcome new classes Baby Sensory & Bravo Bambino as well as the latest classes with TinyTalk, Puddle Ducks, Rhythm Time & Rainbow Rhyme. We have events covering February Half Term, Mother’s Day & with Easter being so early this year, we’ve included a sneaky peak. It’s the perfect time of year to go the theatre we’ve listed all the local age-appropriate shows for you. As always the National Forest Adventure Farm is working hard to bring you fantastic events for the Half Term + save 10% when you book online.

Talking of Mother’s Day, take a look at www.rebecca-louise.co.uk for some beautiful gift ideas with an exclusive 30% off for Lots for Tots readers (Daddies... some excellent inspiration here!). Paint a ot is a fun & personal way to say “I love you Mummy”. Drop in to The Mug Tug at Barton Marina or Crackpotz Cafe in Alrewas to get making memories. Or perhaps a maternity photo session is the ideal gift for Mum to be?

Check out Firefly Photography’s deal opposite.

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January-February

Wed 20th - Sun 24th January

The Snowman

Birmingham Rep Theatre, Broad St, Birmingham B1 2EP Based on Raymond Brigg’s much-loved book and featuring Howard Blake’s classic song Walking In The Air. Backstage tour on 23rd January- Meet the Snowman.

Box Office 0121 236 4455 www.birmingham-rep.co.uk Sat 23rd January 2pm

The Elves & the Shoemakers Brewhouse Arts Centre, Union St, Burton upon Trent DE14 1EB Live music, puppetry, physical storytelling and plenty of Elf magic. Ages 3-7 and their family & friends. Pre-show workshop at 12pm £2 adults free.

Box Office 01283 508100 www.brewhouse.co.uk Sat 23rd January 10am-12pm

Family Wildlife Walk

Cafe, Branston Water Park, Burton upon Trent, DE14 3HD FREE EVENT Bring the family and join us on a walk around the Lake. You’ll get the chance to spot and identify the Winter visiting Wildfowl at this site and learn more about how to look after our birds during winter.

There will be lots of activities to try to keep everyone entertained including a Nature Trail, Bug Hunts and Bird Bingo as well as craft activities including Smelly Cocktails, Bird feeders and Nature Crowns.

01889 880106 www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk Thu 28th - Sun 31st January

Robinson Crusoe & the Pirates Prince of Wales Theatre, Cannock All round family entertainment. Children are encouraged to help fight the pirates. A prize for the best dressed pirate & fairy per night.

Ticket Secretary 07968 757820 Thu 4th - Fri 5th February

The Gruffalo’s Child

Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate St, 4

Stafford ST16 2LT One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s child ignores her father’s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist... does he? Ages 3+.

Box Office 01785 619080 www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk Sat 6th February 10am-12pm

A voyage in the Star Ship Erasmus: setting out to explore the universe Erasmus Darwin House, Beacon St, Lichfield A fascinating workshop, taking your first steps in to space. www.erasmusdarwin.org Sun 7th February 2-3.30pm

2nd Generation Nearly New Baby & Children’s Sale Curborough Community Centre, Lichfield Entry £1 refreshments available.

Sat 13th - Sun 21st February 10am-6pm

Half Term at National Forest Adventure Farm

National Forest Adventure Farm, Tatenhill, Burton, DE13 9SJ Spring has sprung at the farm. This February half term meet the new baby animals on the Farm. You can bottle feed lambs and even get the chance to SEE a lamb being born in our Lambing Live area. Also there will be live shows created just for the Farm and you can join in our sing-a-longs.

Save 10% when you book online.

Tel: 01283 533933 www.adventurefarm.co.uk Sat 13th February

Cinder-ella

Birmingham Rep Theatre, Broad St, Birmingham B1 2EP Suitable for age 3+. With imaginative puppetry, sign language and even an aria, Krazy Kat’s mastery of visual storytelling bristles with creativity and ingenuity.

Box Office 0121 236 4455 www.birmingham-rep.co.uk

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pottery painting, cafe, parties, Mother’s Day gifts, baby prints on pottery including: Plates, bowls, mugs Photo frames, tiles Silver jewellery Marble hand casts Tue-Sat 10am-5pm Booking advisable - please call to reserve your table

57 Main Street, Alrewas DE13 7AE Tel: 01283 792 666

www.crackpotz.co.uk T: 08456 436 874 E: staffordshire@lotsfortots.co.uk

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February

Sat 13th - Fri 19th February 11.30-4pm

Mon 15th - Sun 21st February

Dragon Hunt

Snow White

Tamworth Castle Visitors are invited to help search for Ruby the Dragon & participate in activities to make her happy. Be on guard against the dragon catcher who will try to trick you into helping them capture Ruby. www.tamworthcastle.co.uk

Sutton Coldfield Town Hall, Upper Clifton Rd By the Jaguar Charity Pantomime Society.

Box Office 0121 464 8990

Sat 13th - Sun 21st February

FREE Minature Train Trips

Trentham Gardens ST14 8AX Free this February Half Term. Garden entrance fees apply.

Tel: 01782 6466646 www.trentham.co.uk Sat 13th - Sun 21st February

Lambing Live at Lower Drayton Farm Penkridge, Stafford ST19 5RE Help feed the new lambs & enjoy in all the farm’s usual activities. www.lowerdraytonfarm.co.uk

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Tue 16th - Sat 20th February

The Sleeping Beauty

Brewhouse Arts Centre, Union St, Burton upon Trent DE14 1EB Pantomime by Burton Amateur Stage Entertainers.

Box Office 01283 508100 www.brewhouse.co.uk Wed 17th February 10am-12pm

Kraftiz Drop-In Session

Rosliston Forestry Centre, Burton Rd, Rosliston, Swadlincote DE12 8JX Adults and Children welcome. ÂŁ2.50 pp.

01283 480272 or 07971 268943.

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Sat 20th February 11am & 2pm

Cinder-ella

Lichfield Garrick Theatre, Castle Dyke, Lichfield WS13 6HR Imaginative silliness with inventive puppetry, sign language, opera tunes & an aria.

Features fully integrated Sign Language.

Box Office 01543 412121 www.lichfieldgarrick.com Sat 5th March - Thu 7th April

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Out of the Box

Brewhouse Arts Centre, Union St, Burton upon Trent DE14 1EB A sensory experience offering a fun & friendly environment designed to stimulate the senses through exploration & play.

For under 5’s & young children with special educational needs. www.brewhouse.co.uk Sat 5th March 2pm

Count Duckula: The Jewels of Duckula Prince of Wales Theatre, Cannock This action packed adventure is perfect for all the family as you join Duckula, Nanny & Igor in a race against time to solve the clues & find the treasure.

Box Office 01543 578 762 www.princeofwales.live Sat 12th March 11am-3pm

Fight, Flight & Fire!

Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Rd, Hednesford Science Medieval style - join is for a fun day of exploring catapults and projectiles used in the ancient art of combat. FREE entry. www.museumofcannockchase.org Sat 19th March 10am-12pm

Meet the Scientists

Erasmus Darwin House, Beacon St, Lichfield Workshop 10am-12pm & free drop in activities from 12pm-4pm. www.erasmusdarwin.org

Sat 19th March 11am & 2pm

Old Mother Hubbard

Lichfield Garrick Theatre, Castle Dyke, Lichfield WS13 6HR Old Mother Hubbard went to the cupboard to fetch her poor dog a bone, but when she got there, the cupboard was bare...Or was it?

An ideal first theatrical experience for 3-6 year olds.

Box Office 01543 412121 www.lichfieldgarrick.com Sat 19th March

Leek Food & Drink Festival Leek Town Centre ST13 5HH Leek Food & Drink Festival will be held throughout the town centre of Leek; pubs, cafes, boutique shops, along the main shopping street, market place & indoor Victorian market. www.leekfoodanddrink.co.uk Sun 20th March 2.30-4.30pm

Nearly New Baby & Kids Sale

Boley Park, Lichfield 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

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.

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March

Thu 23rd March - Mon 4th April

Burton Children’s Easter Festival

Brewhouse Arts Centre, Union St, Burton upon Trent DE14 1EB Live Performances, FREE pre-show workshops at The Brewhouse, an Easter Egg Hunt across the town, fun hands on activities & street theatre at Burton Market Hall, family films at the Brewhouse, discover works of art & workshops in Burton’s parks plus lots more. www.brewhouse.co.uk Fri 25th March 10am-12pm

Easter Egg Painting

Forest Harvest, The Oaks, Upper Hoar Cross Road, Hadley End, Yoxall DE13 8PF For adults and children. Choose an egg from the hen house & cut a straw from the reed bed to blow your eggs. All equipment is provided plus a drink and biscuits to enjoy while watching the animals. www.forestharvest.co.uk Fri 25th March 2.30pm

Kessoku- Tales of Togetherness Brewhouse Arts Centre, Union St, Burton upon Trent DE14 1EB Physical theatre, puppetry, music & more for audiences of all ages. Particularly suitable for those with moderate learning disabilities,.

Followed by a FREE Inclusive ‘Club Night’; An afternoon of music and dancing until 6pm.

Box Office 01283 508100 www.brewhouse.co.uk Fri 25th March - Wed 6th April

Easter Fun on the Farm

Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge ST19 5RE Easter bunny, Easter egg hunt, take egg & spoon races, springtime crafts. www.lowerdraytonfarm.co.uk Sat 26th March 1.30pm

Grass

Brewhouse Arts Centre, Union St, Burton upon Trent DE14 1EB Children’s dance show aiming to inspire 8

audiences to look closely at the world around them, get mucky & play! Pre-show family activities 11.30am. £2 per Child (adults FREE) Box Office 01283 508100 www.brewhouse.co.uk Mon 28th March 9am-1pm

Easter Egg Hunt

Rosliston Forestry Centre, Burton Rd, Rosliston, Swadlincote DE12 8JX Follow our quiz around the site & hunt for the clues. Everyone will receive an egg and the overall winner will receive a larger prize also!!

01283 480272 or 07971 268943.

Mon 28th March - Fri 8th April 11.30am-4pm

Egg Hunt

Tamworth Castle Help locate Ruby the Dragon’s eggs. Record them on a quiz sheet & hand into the shop for a reward. www.tamworthcastle.co.uk Fri 1st April 2.30pm

How the Koala Learnt to Hug Lichfield Garrick Theatre, Castle Dyke, Lichfield WS13 6HR For children aged three and above.

Box Office 01543 412121 www.lichfieldgarrick.com Mon 4th April 2pm

Three Keepers

Brewhouse Arts Centre, Union St, Burton upon Trent DE14 1EB A story for the whole family. Performed completely without words, using a fast and funny blend of physical theatre, original music, inventive dance and slapstick comedy.

Box Office 01283 508100 www.brewhouse.co.uk Wed 6th - Thu 7th April

Peppa Pig’s Surprise

Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate St, Stafford ST16 2LT The perfect theatre show for all pre-schoolers! Box Office 01785 619080 www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk

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For all children aged from 0 to 100 years!

Great family fun for all Generations to enjoy together on our narrowboat

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

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01283 711341

Most babies learn best when they see, hear, feel, touch, taste and smell.

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Stafford & Cannock

Most classes are Term-Time only

Armitage

Doxey Tuneful Tots 10-11.30am Tue

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

Sutton Centre

Ridware Rascals 10-11.30am Fri

Baby Sensory

Armitage Village Hall

Ridware Village Hall, Uttoxeter Rd

Brocton Mother & Toddler 10-11.30 Wed

Brocton Village Hall

Childminder Stay & Play

9.30-11.30am Thu Western Springs Children’s Centre

Play & Stay 9.30-11 Thu/Fri Family Focus 9.30-11.30am Thu

Great Wyrley

St Paul’s Church Hall

10-11am/11.30-12.30pm Thu Methodist Church, Walsall Rd

Hednesford Salvation Army Playgroup

Stafford Little Doves 9.30-10.15am Mon 1.30-3.30pm Thu Waterhouses Community Bungalow

9.30-11.30am Mon Salvation Army

Bumps & Babies

9.30-11.30am Mon/Fri

Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall

1.30-3pm Mon

9.30-11am Wed

Little Friends 10am-12pm 3rd Fri of Mth, Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Rd

1-2.30pm Mon 9.45-11am Wed

Boney Hay Bright Stars Playgroup Get Messy & Dance

Horizon Single Parent Support 1-3pm Wed

Childminder Drop In

9.30-11.30am Thu Spark Burntwood, Chorley Rd

Cannock Bambinos Toddler Group

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

Pirate Play @ SNAP Cannock

Any 2 hrs 10am-3pm Mon/Tue SNAP Playground, Pye Green Rd

Stay & Play 10-11.30am Fri Pye Green Community Ctr, Bradbury Lane

Cannock Chase Family Stay & Play

1.15-2.45pm Mon/Tue

Jellie Tots Stay & Play 9.30-11.30am Tue

Grandparents Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Wed Cannock Chase Children’s Ctr 10

10am-12pm Mon

Family Focus 9.30-11.30am Wed Breastfeeding Group

Development & Play

1-2.30pm 1st Tue of month

Stafford Twins Group

Hixon Jelly Beans, Bumps, Babies & Little Buddies 10am-12pm Thu Hixon Memorial Hall, High St

Little Haywood Bravo Bambino Thu

10-10.45am (6wk-18mth) 11-11.45am (18mth-4yr) Little Haywood Village Hall

Norton Canes Baby Stay & Play

(0-12mth) 10-11.30am Thu Norton Canes Children’s Centre

Rugeley Stay & Play 10-11.30 Tue/Thu Breastfeeding Support Group 11am-12.30pm Tue

Postnatal Group

Amy’s Story & Play

9.30-11.30am Thu Families First at Faraday Road

Cafe Tots 11am-2pm Mon-Fri Rising Brook Church Praise and Play

10-11am Alt Wed’s St Mary’s Church

Weeping Cross Postnatal Group 1.30pm-3pm Wed Weeping Cross Health Centre

Sticky Fingers 9.45-11.30am Thu Stafford Baptist Church

Mumsnbabes Baby & Toddler 9.30-11.30am Fri Weston Village Hall

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

11am-12.30pm Wed

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Lichfield & Tamworth

Most classes are Term-Time only

Burntwood Hammerwich Toddler

10am-12pm/1-3pm Mon Burntwood Institute

Little Lambs Parent/Carer

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

Family Stay & Play

Emmanuel Toddlers

9.15-11.15am Tue Emmanuel Christian Centre, Netherstowe

Toddler Rhyme Time

10.30-11.30am Tue Lichfield Cathedral School FREE. Booking essential

Bravo Bambino Wed

Grandparent’s Playgroup

10-10.45am (6wk-18mth) 11-11.45am (18mth-4yr) Lichfield Library

Playtime Stay & Play

TinyTalk Baby Signing

9.30-11.30am Mon 1-3pm Mon

10-11.30am Tue Lunch Bunch 12.30-2.30pm Tue

Baby & Toddler Time

10-11am Wed Tesco Extra Community Room

Rhythm Time Thu

10am (toddler), 10.45am/12.15pm (baby) 11.30am (pre-school) Postnatal depression support Holiday Inn Express, Wall Island Baby Massage 1.30-2.30pm Thu WS14 0QP 10-11.30am Wed

Breastfeeding Cafe 1-2pm Wed PANDAS 10-11.30am Thu Childminder Playgroup 9.30-11.30am Fri

Stay & Play/Toy Library

(under 21 parents) 12-2pm Spark Burntwood, Springhill Academy, Mossbank Ave

Baby Sensory

Midday Mayhem

Lichfield Childminder Drop In 9.30-11.30am Mon

9.15-11.45am Fri Jigsaw Community Hub, 72 Dimbles Lane 10am/ 11.15am/ 12.45pm Fri Curborough Community Centre

Tamworth

Family Stay & Play 1-3pm Mon Activity Session International Women’s Group 9.15-11am Mon/ Wed 9.30-11.30am Tue Family Support Group Baby & Toddler Time 9-11am Fri 10-11.30am Wed

St Martin’s Church, Stonydelph

1-3pm Thu

Fazeley Parent & Tots

(under 21 parents) 1-3pm Thu Lichfield Twins Club 1.30-4 Fri Charnwood Children’s Centre, Purcell Ave

Activity Session 1-3pm Mon,

Old & Young Come & Play Bumps to Babes

Christchurch Under 5s

1.30-3pm Mon Martin Heath Hll, Christchurch Ln

9.30-11.15am Mon/ Fri Mill Lane Link, Fazeley 9.15-11.30am Fri Glascote Library

Activity Session

9.15-11.30am Tue/ Thu Belgrave Fire Station

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Baby Gurgles Sensory Play

1-2.30pm Tue/ Fri Fun to Talk 1-2.30pm Wed TinyTalk Baby Signing 1-2pm Leyfield’s Children’s Centre, Masefield Drive

Fit Tots 1-3pm Tue Parent & Tots Group

9.30-11.15am Wed Sacred Heart Church, Glascote Heath

TinyTalk Baby Signing

10-11am Wed (4 wk term) Hermitage Lane

Activity Session

12.30-2.30pm Wed St Francis Church, Leyfields

Baby Gurgles Sensory Play 1-2.30pm Wed/Thu Fun to Talk 9.30-11am Thu

Community Cafe Drop In

10am-12pm Fri Glascote Children’s Centre, Hawksworth

Dosthill Parent & Tots Group

9-11am Thu Dosthill Baptist Church, Cadogan Road

TinyTalk Signing

10-11am (movers/toddlers) 11.15am-12.15pm (baby) Dosthill Boys’ Club, Cadogan Rd

Mini Me’s Mother & Toddler 9.30-11.30am Fri (fortnightly) Elford Village Hall

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

Whittington Baby & Toddler 10-11.30am Thu Whittington Village Hall

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Burton on Trent

Most classes are Term-Time only

Barton u Needwood Parent & Toddler

10.45am-12pm Mon Christadelphian Church, Park Rd

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

TinyTalk Baby Signing

10-11am/ 11.15am-12.15pm Wed 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

Baby Sensory

10am/ 11/15am Tue Branston All Saints Church

Burton on Trent Breastmilk Mummies 10am-12pm Mon

Breastfeeding Support 11am-12pm Thu

Riverside Harvey Girls

(young mums) 12.30-2.30pm Thu Stay & Play 10-11.30am Fri East Staffs Children’s Ctr, Waterloo St

Polish Mums 1-3pm Mon/Fri Nature Tots 1.30-3pm Tue Harvey Girls (young mums)

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

Stretton

Anslow Parent & Toddler 1.30-3.15pm Thu Village Hall

Baby & Toddler

TinyTalk Baby Signing

10-11am/ 11.15am-12.15pm Fri Marston’s Sports Club

Puddle Ducks

Draycott

9.30-11.30am Wed Village Hall

Winshill Stay & Play 10-11.30 Mon Harvey Girls (young mums) 10.30-12.30pm Tue

Hilton

Chatter Tots

TinyTalk Baby Signing

10.30 –11.30am Tue Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane

Moira

10.30-11.30am Wed

Dads 4 Dads Group

10am-12pm Sat Winshill Resource Centre

Tums to Tots drop in 9.30-11.30am Tue

Baby Sensory

Winshill Mini Fun Factory

10am/ 11.15am Mon Moira Village Hall

10-11.30am Wed Winshill Methodist Church

Rolleston on Dove Rolleston Playgroup

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

Stapenhill

Make it Monday 10am-12pm

Twins Group 10-11.30am Mon Harvey Girls (young mums)

All Saints Parent & Toddler

Chatter Tots 1.30-2.30pm Wed

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Stretton Pram Club

in the Clay

Tots Corner Toddler Group

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

9.30-11.30am Mon Church Hall, Branston Rd

10-11.30am Tue/Fri St Mary’s Church Hall, Hillfield Lane

1.30-3pm Tue 9am-12pm Sat & Sun Main Street, Walton on Trent DW Sports, Unit 11 Middleway Pk Parent & Toddler 2-3pm Fri Walton on Trent C of E Primary

3-5pm Wed Queen St Community Centre

Brewhouse Theatre FREE

9.45-11.45am Fri Short Street Methodist Chapel

2-4pm Mon

Hill St Health Centre, Hill St

Tots n Dots 9.15-11am Thu Gospel Hall, Hawfield Lane

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.

Short Street Toddlers

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Most babies learn best when they see , hear, feel, touch, taste and smell Welcome to the magic of Baby Sensory. It is a world filled with light shows, music, glowing bouncy balls, bubbles, bells, songs, rainbows, puppets and tickly feathers.

Our multi-award winning sessions run throughout South Derbyshire and Staffordshire – For more information call Vicky on 07870 962364, email derby@babysensory.co.uk or visit www.babysensory.com

Baby & Pre-school age 0-4

Your child has the potential

Join us at any point in the term

Join Puddle Ducks on a swimming journey that’s as unique as your child!

Contact your local team for more information tel: 01332 605729 visit: puddleducks.com derbyshire@puddleducks.com

We have the expertise Puddle Ducks classes are designed by swimming experts. Our teachers are especially trained to identify your own child’s stage of development, nurture confidence and unlock their potential to swim.

T: 08456 436 874 E: staffordshire@lotsfortots.co.uk

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Sutton Coldfield

Most classes are Term-Time only

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Sutton Coldfield TinyTalk 9.30am (18 mth+), 10.45am (0-2yr) Mon

Chester Road Baptist Church, B73 5HU

Fitness Pursuit 4 Mums

Postnatal Coaching 9.30am Mon, 11am Wed Little Aston Recreational Park (Meet in car park)

Britwell Playgroup 9.30-11.30am Mon Wylde Green United Reform Ch Rainbow Rhyme 10-10.45am Mon (mixed age)

Leighswood Childcare, Broadmeadow, Aldridge

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

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

Rhythm Time Tue 9.50am (pre-school) 10.30am/1.20pm (toddler) 11.10/ 11.50am/ 2pm (baby) Mere Green Community Centre

Rainbow Rhyme 1.15-2pm (mixed age) Tue Brownhills Activity Centre

TinyTalk 1.30-2.30pm (0-2 yr) Tue Holland House Children’s Centre B72 1RE

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New Hall Birmingham Buddies Breastfeeding Support 10-11.30am Thu

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

The Milk Bar Breastfeeding Support

10-11.30am Thu The Hub, Mere Green Community Centre, Mere Green Road, B75 5BT

Rhythm Time Thu 1.30pm (toddler & family) Brambles Children’s Centre, Yew Tree

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

Little Ducklings Stay n Play 9.15-11am Fri

Brampton Hall Community Ctr, New Oscott

Young Parents Group 1.30-3pm Tue

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

Rhythm Time Wed

Rhythm Time Fri 9.50am (pre-school)

Rhythm Time Wed 10.50am (toddler)

Rainbow Rhyme 10-10.45am (mixed age) Fri

Holland House Buddies Breastfeeding Support

Rhythm Time Sat 9.45am (pre-school)

Mere Green Community Ctr

9.50am (pre-school), 10.30am (toddler) 11.10am (baby), 11.50am (young baby course) Carpenter’s Arms, Boldmere

11.30am (baby), 12.15pm (pre-school) Mere Green Community Centre

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

Rhythm Time Thu 9.50am (pre-school) 10.30am (toddler), 11.10am (baby) Mere Green Community Centre

Little Lights Baby & Toddler 9.45-11.15am Thu St Michael’s Church Hall, Boldmere 14

10.30 (toddler), 11.10am (baby), 11.50am (young baby course) Ramada Hotel, Penns Lane, Walmley

11-11.45am (baby session) Fri (call to book) Streetly Association, Streetly

10.30am (toddler), 11.15am (toddler & family) 1.30+ party bookings Mere Green Community Centre

Walsall Baby Sensory 10-11am/11.30-12.30pm Wed Daw End Methodist Church, Daw End Lane

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

2.15-2.45 2-2.30 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 Lichfield Shenstone

Tots Library Wilnecote

Toy Library

10.45-11.30 9.45-10.30 10-10.45 10-11/11-11.45 10-10.45

Tue Wed Fri Fri Thu

9.30-10.30

Wed

Barton under Needwood Burton on Trent

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 10-10.30/11-11.30 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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For your local TinyTalk Baby Signing class contact: Charlotte on 07779 245 371 charlottew@tinytalk.co.uk www.tinytalk.co.uk/charlottew

Barton under Needwood, Burton & Hilton Felicity on 07724 626 394 felicityh@tinytalk.co.uk www.tinytalk.co.uk/felicityh

Tamworth & Atherstone

Lisa on 07851 627 651 lisama@tinytalk.co.uk www.tinytalk.co.uk/lisama

Sutton Coldfield & Lichfield