Lots for Tots South Staffordshire Issue 9

Issue 09

October-December 2015

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Autumn & Christmas

Find the best Halloween parties, firework displays & Grottos!

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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Toddler Days

Feed the reindeer

Elf school

Story-time & gingerbread decorating

Visit Santa and pick a gift from his toy workshop

Tickets must be pre-booked in advance.

Visit www.blithburyreindeerlodge.co.uk for prices, availability and to book.

New House Farm, Uttoxeter Road, Blithbury, Rugeley, WS15 3HY

We’ve got lots for tots! Come and join the fun

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

Our next Open Morning: 7th November 2015 10.30am - 12.30pm Everyone welcome! Come and meet the staff and pupils - enjoy a tour of the school and nursery.

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Lots for Tots South Staffs

Welcome to Issue 9...

@LfTSouthStaffs

Admit it, who has given in & turned their heating on?!

There’s no denying that chill in the air. I forget every year just how quickly Summer turns to Autumn. If only Spring turned to Summer that fast. Well, there’s only one thing for it... throw on your comfiest jumper, boil the kettle and curl up with the latest issue of Lots for Tots.

Yes we have embraced Autumn and we are looking ahead to Christmas. We have found a bumper amount of events for Half Term, Halloween, Bonfire Night and Christmas. We have your ever reliable toddler group & class listings PLUS read about our adventures in London at the Mum and Working Awards. Did we win Franchisor of the Year? Find out on page 12.

Finally, if you fancy popping over to the East Midlands, our annual show is on Saturday 7th November in Nottingham. With live entertainment, Minions, stalls, demos, freebies, goody bags, cafe... we have all you need to survive from Bump to Five ®. www.eastmidlandsbabyandtoddlershow.co.uk

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Nadine Peatfield, Director, Lots for Tots Ltd

Issue 09

October-December 2015

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Lots for ...

Autumn & Christmas

Find the best Halloween parties, firework displays & Grottos!

Lots on Local

Family friendly events in your area

Lots on Weekly

Find your nearest toddler groups & under 5’s classes

FREE

South Staffordshire & Sutton Coldfield

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

Front Cover

Combo the reindeer, star of the film Get Santa

Subscriptions

If you struggle to get a copy of Lots for Tots, we now offer a subscription.

The cost is £10inc p&p for 4 issues.

Email: staffordshire@lotsfortots.co.uk

About Lots for Tots

78,000 copies of Lots for Tots in 5 editions distributed quarterly in October, January, Easter & July in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, South Staffordshire & Sutton Coldfield. Lots for Tots South 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.

Contact details

staffordshire@lotsfortots.co.uk Tel: 08456 436 874 www.lotsfortots.co.uk/staffordshire

Advertisements in this directory are not necessarily recommended or endorsed by Lots for Tots. Lots for Tots cannot be held liable for any inaccuracies in advertisements or issues arising with goods and services advertised and sold through the directory. All artwork is accepted on the condition that permission has been given for use in the publication. Adverts are accepted on the understanding that descriptions are fair and accurate. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form without prior consent from Lots for Tots. © Lots for Tots Ltd 2008-2015

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October

Fri 23rd October-Sun 1st November

Halloween Spook-takular

National Forest Adventure Farm, Tatenhill, Burton, DE13 9SJ Hair raising fun on the farm! Pick your own pumpkin from our patch for FREE and carve a jack-o-lantern. Become a spooky witch or wizard at Scare School and undertake flying training to gain your broomstick driving licence. Why not be brave and enter the haunted house?

Don’t forget to wear fancy dress to enter our daily competition.

Open 10am - 6pm everyday Tel: 01283 533933 info@adventurefarm.co.uk www.adventurefarm.co.uk Sun 25th October 2.30-4.20pm

Nearly New Baby & Kids Sale

Arden Hall, Castle Bromwich 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 25th October 7.30pm

Get Creative Family Arts Festival: Hansel and Gretel Tamworth Assembly Rooms, Corporation St B79 7DN Suitable for ages 3-8 years. Bringing together amazing magic, comedy, sets and costumes...all this as well as dragons, illusions and a full supporting cast set to wow the crowds! There might even be a custard pie or two! This exciting show is an extremely light, family fun filled, feel good feast!

Box Office: 01827 709619 Sun 25th-Mon 26th October

Aliens Love Underpants

Town Hall, Birmingham B3 3DQ This zany and hilarious tale is wonderfully brought to life on stage. With stunning effects, madcap action, original music (and 4

lots of aliens of course!) this fantastically fresh and funny production will delight the whole family. Box Office: 0121 345 0600 Monday 26th October 10am-12pm

Family Crafts & Music Workshop Halloween Special with Rainbow Rhyme!

St. Anne’s Church, Bridle Lane, Streetly Contact Sarah to book your place! e: enquiries@rainbowrhyme.co.uk t: 07917 607008 Mon 26th October 2.30pm

How the Koala Learnt to Hug

Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate St ST16 2LT With a host of gorgeous puppet characters, great stories, sing along songs, superb games and first class hugging all you’ll need are your ears. (And your arms!)

Box Office: 01785 619080 Mon 26th October 11am-3pm

Star Wars Day

Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Road, Hednesford, Cannock WS12 1TD Feel the Force! Fancy dress, arts and crafts, Lego Mini figure hunt and Lego Building competition. £2 per child. www.museumofcannockchase.org Mon 26th-Fri 30th October 11.30am-4pm

Haunted Castle

Tamworth Castle, The Holloway B79 7NA Be prepared for a fun and scary Autumn half term as a frighteningly great day out awaits.

Seek out the executioner and find out how the butler was drowned! Come along in your own Halloween costume and try some spooky craft activities. www.tamworthcastle.co.uk Mon 26th-Fri 30th October 10am

The Big Draw 2015

National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Rd, Alrewas DE13 7AR Materials available & supervised workshops.

Tel: 01283 245100

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Relax and enjoy a perfect family holiday at our award winning lodge holiday park in the Peak District. w Indoor & outdoor play areas w Fantastic indoor swimming pool w Family friendly restaurant w Discounts at local attractions

Telephone

or visit our website at

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

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October

Tue 27th October 11.30am & 2.30pm

Sat 31st October 5.30-8pm

Puss in Boots

Children’s Halloween Evening

Stafford Gatehouse Theatre Eastgate St, ST16 2LT Starring Patrick Lynch from Cbeebies. With a host of puppets, a working windmill and an avalanche of fruit and nuts come and see this classic furry tail, it’s the cat’s whiskers! Age 4+ Box Office: 01785 619080

Tamworth Castle, The Holloway B79 7NA A fun evening hosted by friends of Tamworth. Bring all the family and enjoy the ghostly goings on around the castle. Free pumpkin lantern for all paying children. Prebooking essential. www.tamworthcastle.co.uk

Tue 27th-Sat 31st October

Peter Pan

Lichfield Garrick Theatre, WS13 6HR A Sutton Coldfield Musical Theatre Company Production. This fun filled production brings to life the magical world of Neverland, with its breath taking scenes of flying, swashbuckling and sheer fantasy. www.lichfieldgarrick.com Wed 28th October 11am-3pm

Horses of the Great War

Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Road, Hednesford, Cannock WS12 1TD Arts and crafts and story telling session. £2 www.museumofcannockchase.org Wed 28th-Sat 31st October 11am-4pm

Hallowe’en Hands on Horror

Stafford Castle, Newport Rd ST16 1DJ Creepy creations ‘drop in’ craft activities on 28 & 29 October. Children’s ‘drop in’ pumpkin carving workshops on 30 & 31 October. www.staffordbc.gov.uk/heritage Thu 29th-Fri 30th October 11am-3pm

Halloween Spooktacular!

Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Road, Hednesford, Cannock WS12 1TD Fancy dress, arts and crafts and haunted trail. www.museumofcannockchase.org Fri 30th-Sat 31st October 11am & 2pm

The Snow Dragon

Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate St ST16 2LT Story-telling, comedy & songs create a magical, mysterious world. Age 3+ Box Office: 01785 619080 6

Sat 31st October 11am-4pm

Spooktacular Event

Cannock Shopping Centre, Market Hill Street, Cannock WS11 1WS Cannock Shopping Centre will be hosting a very special Halloween themed day of activities. The centre will play host to a face painter to complete any Halloween costume.

Children can spot hidden posters within the shopping centre in selected store windows.

Once they spot a poster they can go inside and receive a sweet treat from the retailer.

Sat 31st October 11am-4pm

Halloween Thrills

The Octagon Centre, Burton DE14 3TN Visitors to The Octagon Shopping Centre in Burton upon Trent will be treated to a day of Halloween goodies.

A free face painter will be on hand to transform children into popular Halloween or cartoon characters. There will also be a Halloween gift and craft fair where shoppers can buy plenty of ‘spook-tactular’ treats to celebrate the day.

Selected stores will have a Halloween style poster in their window for trick or treaters to find. When children spot a poster, they know that store has a treat awaiting them inside.

Sat 31st October

Halloween Trick or Treat Trails Staffordshire Regiment Museum, Whittington Barracks, Lichfield WS14 9PY There’ll be scary witches, magical cats and wizards galore on the Museum’s Halloween Trail! www.staffordshireregimentmuseum.com

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Spooky Half Term Fun

Santa’s Grotto Photo with Santa Winter woodland walk Festive farm trailer ride Adventure play areas Meet the animals Seasonal activities Pony rides Refreshments

Mon 26 Oct - Sunday 1 Nov th

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Gates open 10am, last admission 4pm l Visit the Pumpkin Patch l Pumpkin Carving l Spooky Wood l Pumpkin Races l Halloween Crafts

Feeling brave?

Take on the Maize Maze iN THE DaRk!

Plus Farm Trailer Ride, Maize Maze, Pony Rides, friendly animals to meet, adventure playground & more!

Don’t forget your torch!

Thu, Fri & Sat 5.30 - 8pm!

Fri, Sat & Sun from 4th–20th Dec PLUS Mon 21st, Tue 22nd & Wed 23rd Dec TiMeS: Fri - 11am–6pm; Other days - 11am–4pm (last admission) For prices, info & tickets visit...

www.lowerdraytonfarm.co.uk

or call 07817

691352

Lower Drayton Lane • Nr. Penkridge • Stafford ST19 5RE

Suitable from birth onwards

Please call to book or to find out more.

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

www.themugtug.co.uk

01283 711341

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November

Sat 7th November 10.30am-12.30pm

St Wystan’s School & Nursery Open Morning

High St Repton, Derbyshire DE65 6GE Everyone welcome! Come & meet the staff and pupils. Enjoy a tour of the Nursery. www.stwystans.org.uk Tel: 01283 703258 Sat 7th November 5.30-8pm

Bonfire Night

Tamworth Castle, The Holloway B79 7NA Enjoy the ever popular, breathtaking firework display in the Castle grounds. www.tamworthcastle.co.uk Sat 14th November-Thu 24th December

Christmas at Blithbury Reindeer Lodge

Blithbury Reindeer Lodge, New House Farm, Uttoxeter Road, Rugeley, WS15 3HY Visit Santa and all his reindeer at this magical, authentic and award winning Christmas experience. Please see website for full details, dates, times and to book.

Tel: 01889 504300 enquiries@blithburyreindeerlodge.co.uk www.blithburyreindeerlodge.co.uk Thu 19th November-16th January

The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe Birmingham Rep, Broad St B1 2EP A timeless classic that children cherish and adults adore. This brand new production promises all of the thrills and excitement you would expect from such an enduring festive epic. Box Office: 0121 236 4455 Sat 21st November 11.30am, 1.30/3pm

First Stages- Curious

Birmingham Rep, Broad St B1 2EP Suitable for children age 0-3 years.

Journey into a playfully imaginative world where kitchen meets the garden, where dirt is good, and where messiness mischievously conjures the perfect birthday surprise.

At the end of the performance, children are invited onto the stage to create their own recipes, by digging in soft, moist soil.

Box Office: 0121 236 4455 8

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Sunday 25th Oct 2.30-4.20pm Arden Hall, Castle Bromwich

+ Sun 22nd Nov - Boley Park, Lichfield

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Sat 21st November 5pm

Christmas Light Switch On Stafford

Show-stopping performances, dazzling fireworks and a heart-warming atmosphere. www.staffordshire.gov.uk Sun 22nd November 10.30am-4.30pm

Christmas Family Funday

Uttoxeter Racecourse, Wood Lane ST14 8BD Seven races and loads of entertainment - a perfect day out for all the family! www.uttoxeter-racecourse.co.uk Sun 22nd November 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 22nd November

Winter Wonderland

Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Road, Hednesford, Cannock WS12 1TD Arts and crafts activities based around a nature theme, plus everything open as part of this special Sunday opening! www.museumofcannockchase.org

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. www.lotsfortots.co.uk/staffordshire

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pottery painting, cafe, parties, gifts baby prints on pottery including: Christmas baubles Photo frames 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

Crackpotz Ceramic Cafe

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November - December

From Sat 28th November - Thu 24th December (Weekends & School Holidays)

Christmas At The Farm

National Forest Adventure Farm, Tatenhill, Burton, DE13 9SJ FREE adult with every paying child!

The National Forest Adventure Farm is transformed in to a Winter Wonderland with reindeer feeding, giant bouncy Christmas pudding and Elf School to teach children how to become one of Santa’s little helpers!

You can also visit Santa in his grotto and choose a present from the elves’ workshop and take part in an interactive nativity play with real animals! The Farm is open daily from 10am - 6pm, except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day. Tel: 01283 533933 www.adventurefarm.co.uk Sat 28th November-Sun 20th December

Christmas Family Fun

Stafford Castle, Newport Rd ST16 1DJ Take a walk through the castle woodland and solve our Christmas riddle (answers can be entered into the free prize draw). www.staffordbc.gov.uk/heritage Tue 1st-Wed 2nd December

A Christmas Carol

The Brewhouse Arts Centre, Union St, Burton DE14 1EB A characteristic cocktail of textual accuracy, fun, lively action, music and audience participation in order to educate, interest and inspire. www.brewhouse.co.uk Fri - Sun 4th-6th/11th-13th & Fri 18th - Thu 24th December

Winter Wonderfarm

Lower Drayton Farm, Lower Drayton Lane, Penkridge, Stafford ST19 5RE Get into the festive spirit with a visit to Lower Drayton farm’s ‘Winter Wonderfarm’ this Christmas. Visit the Grotto to tell Santa what you’d like for Christmas, have your photo taken with him and receive a gift; meet the farm’s friendly animals, take a festive farm 10

trailer ride, enjoy a ride on one of our lovely ponies, let off steam on the adventure playground and take part in seasonal craft activities. Price: £10 per child (including photo with Santa & gift) – refreshments, farm trailer ride, pony rides & some seasonal activities additional charge. Accompanying adults free. www.lowerdraytonfarm.co.uk Sat 5th December-3rd January

Jack and the BeanstalkThe Giant Family Pantomine

Lichfield Garrick Theatre, WS13 6HR The action takes place in the good old Wild West where Jack and his mother struggle to make ends meet.

All-singing, all-dancing adaption of a timeless classic, suitable for all the family! www.lichfieldgarrick.com Sun 6th December

Christmas Family Day! Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Road, Hednesford, Cannock WS12 1TD Our annual Christmas Family will take place on Sunday 6th December, we will have fun, games, crafts, stalls and the galleries, gift shop and coffee shop will all be open for this special Sunday opening.

We also have a very special guest who will be coming to see all of the good boys and girls! www.museumofcannockchase.org Sun 6th December 11am-4pm

Christmas at the Castle

Stafford Castle, Newport Rd ST16 1DJ Adult holly wreath making and children’s Christmas decoration making workshops.

Cookies and hot chocolate available. ‘Drop in’ sessions throughout the day. www.staffordbc.gov.uk/heritage Fri 11th December - 8th January

Jack and the Beanstalk- The Rock and Roll Panto Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate St ST16 2LT This incredible show will be filled with a

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Lots on Local... storming line up of classic rock ‘n’ roll hits all played live on stage by our incredible cast of talented actor musicians.

The whole family will be tapping their toes and clicking their fingers whilst enjoying all the magic, slapstick fun and audience participation of a traditional panto.

Box Office: 01785 619080 Sat 12th-Sun 13th/Sat 19th-Mon 21st December 10am-4.15pm

Santa Trails

Tamworth Castle, The Holloway B79 7NA Tamworth Castle’s magical Victorian Christmas is fun all the way as the Castle household prepares or Santa’s visit. Help the servants make the Christmas pudding, decorate the Castle & receive a surprise gift from Santa’s grotto. www.tamworthcastle.co.uk Sun 13th December 11am

Caudwell Children’s Elf Run

Trentham Gardens, Stone Rd, Trentham ST4 8JG Join Caudwell Children on their second Elf Run, run or stroll our buggy friendly 5km route to the North Pole!

Festive Fancy dress is highly encouraged!

To help Caudwell Children to continue providing our services to sick and disabled children we ask that you aim to raise sponsorship from the Elf Run. www.caudwellchildren.com/elfrun Wed 16th-Sun 20th December

Cinderella

Sutton Coldfield Town Hall, Upper Clifton Rd B73 6AB Tickets are on sale for this Christmas pantomime, suitable for everyone and the perfect entertainment in the run-up to Christmas. Don’t miss this show – the Ugly Sisters are quite something else! Including a schools/early bird show and a relaxed performance.

Box Office: 0121 240 0218

December Fri 18th December

Santa in Love

The Brewhouse Arts Centre, Union St, Burton DE14 1EB If you want to find out then join Santa and his friends in this fun filled family musical complete with games, giggles and all your favourite Christmas songs. Santa will be available after the show to meet your little ones and give them a present, so don’t forget to bring your camera to capture the smiles! www.brewhouse.co.uk Monday 21st December 10am-12pm

Family Crafts & Music Workshop Christmas Special with Rainbow Rhyme!

St. Anne’s Church, Bridle Lane, Streetly Contact Sarah to book your place! e: enquiries@rainbowrhyme.co.uk t: 07917 607008 Tue 22nd-Wed 23rd December

Santa in Love

Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate St ST16 2LT Join Santa and his friends in this fun filled family musical complete with games, giggles and all your favourite Christmas songs.

Santa will be available after the show to meet your little ones and give them a present, so don’t forget to bring your camera to capture the smiles! Box Office: 01785 619080 Wed 30th December 2.30-5pm

The Snow Queen

Moor Hall Hotel, Moor Hall Drive, Sutton Coldfield B75 6LN Don’t miss out on this enchanting mini pantomime that is the perfect festive treat for the whole family! The tale is narrated by a giant friendly polar bear, and with magical music, beautiful costumes and the usual pantomime comedy, it makes for a wonderful Christmas show! Tel: 0121 308 3751

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Mum and Working Awards Lots for Tots placed 5th in Franchisor of the Year category at London awards After reaching the final 8 out of hundreds of entries and thousands of public votes, Lots for Tots Franchisor Nadine came in 5th place for Franchisor of the Year.

The awards programme celebrates the champions of flexible working – showcasing those businesses, associations and individuals (mums and dads!) who are demonstrating how a fulfilling career can be balanced with modern-day family life.

The awards, held in the business hub of London on 22nd September, were judged by both public vote & panel including Annabel Karmel MBE and Caprice Bourret (above). The event was attended by over 200 inspiring, like minded business women; and a few Dads too!

The finalists in the Franchisor of the Year category were TinyTalk, Daisy Foundations, Networking Mummies, Lots for Tots, Baby Sensory, Jittabugs Kidslingo and Rhythm Time.

Nadine said “I’m so proud to be a finalist.

We are a small franchise, full of passion for what we do. I think that showed in the

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public voting stages and is what ultimately got us to the final alongside some really big national franchises”.

Lots for Tots Franchisees Jo Coles (North Derbyshire and Sarah Osborne (North Nottinghamshire) accompanied Nadine to the Awards to cheer her on. After the Ceremony they celebrated with a well deserved glass of champagne!

Lots for Tots would like to send our warmest congratulations to the winner of the category, Baby Sensory!

Does flexible family work sound ideal to you? We are looking for a parent that lives in Burton, Lichfield, Cannock or Stafford to be Editor of Lots for Tots Staffordshire.

If you’ve looked in to franchising you will know that our start up fee of £4k is very low. If you have drive, ambition & want to run your own business with added support, training & structure then get in touch.

To find out more about franchising email franchise@lotsfortots.co.uk or call Nadine on 08456 436 831

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Gorgeous Personalised Gifts & Fabulous Food & Drink OPEN

FOR BREAKFAST LUNCH AND

44 Station Road, Mickleover DE3 9GH Tel: 01332 513033 9-10 Union St, Burton DE14 1AA Tel: 01283 749933

www.thealphabetgiftshop.co.uk

AFTERNOON TEA at Mickleover & Burton

Saturday 7th November

10am - 2.30pm

Trent Vineyard Conference Centre, Lenton Lane, Nottingham NG7 2PX

Nottingham

Pre-register online for FREE ENTRY or £2.99 Goody Bag tickets £4 on the door Children FREE

www.eastmidlandsbabyandtoddlershow.co.uk

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Stafford & Rugeley

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

Ridware Rascals 10-11.30am Fri

Ridware Village Hall, 101 Uttoxeter Rd WS15 3QT

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

Doxey Tuneful Tots 10-11.30am Tue Sutton Centre

Rugeley Family Focus 9.30-11.30am Tue Brereton Community Centre Play & Stay 9.30-11 Thu/Fri Family Focus 9.30-11.30am Thu

St Paul’s Church Hall

Play & Stay 1.30-3pm Thu

Weston Springs Children’s Centre

Stafford Holistic Horizons Baby Massage, Mum & Baby

Baby Massage Learn a full body massage routine to enhance the bond with your baby, help baby to relax and help address common ailments such as colic. For babies aged from 8 weeks to pre-crawling.

Mum & Baby Yoga Yoga class for Mums (or Dads!) where pre-crawling babies are welcome in the class.

Yoga Class with crèche facility Yoga class with crèche facility available. Spaces limited.

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

Follow me on Facebook and/or Twitter for updates, articles of interest, details of forthcoming classes and special offers!

Cafe Tots 11-2pm Mon-Fri Rising Brook Cafe, Rising Brook Church 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

Yoga, Yoga with Crèche Facility Hixon Children’s Centre, booking essential (see advert for contact details)

Weeping Cross Postnatal Group

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

Sticky Fingers 9.45-11.30am Thu

Waterhouses Community Bungalow

Chuckle Journey 10-11.30am Mon

North End Community Centre, Holmcroft Road

Bumps & Babies 10am-12pm Mon Breastfeeding Group 1.30-3pm Mon Development & Play 1-2.30pm 1st Tue of month Chuckle Mess 1.15-2.30pm Wed Stafford Twins Group 9.30-11.30am Thu Stafford Children’s Ctr, Faraday Rd 14

1.30pm-3pm Wed Weeping Cross Health Ctr Stafford Baptist Church

Uttoxeter Puddle Ducks 11.30-1.30pm Sun Denstone College

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

Methodist Church Hall

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Boney Hay

Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall

Bright Stars Playgroup

Little Friends 10am-12pm

Burntwood

Huntingdon

9.30-11.30am Mon Boney Hay Children’s Centre

Hammerwich Toddler

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

Little Lambs Parent & Carer

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

Play Time 1.30-3pm Fri

Springhill Children’s Centre

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 Road WS11 5RW

3rd Fri of Mth, Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Rd

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

Christchurch Under 5s

1.30-3pm Mon Martin Heath Hll, Christchurch Ln

Fitness Pursuit 4 Mums

Boxfit 6.30pm Mon/Wed 9.30am Fri Mummy Bootcamp 7pm Mon/Wed, 6.30pm Tue 9.30am Sat Postnatal Coaching 9.30am Tue/Thu Meet at Darwin statue, Darwin Park

Emmanuel Toddlers

Bridgetown Children’s Centre

Grandparent & Toddler

Toddler Rhyme Time

1.15-2.45pm Wed/Fri St Barnabus Church, Hampton St

Hednesford Childminder Drop In

9.30-11am Mon Hednesford Children’s Centre

Salvation Army Playgroup 9.30-11.30am Mon Salvation Army

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

TinyTalk Baby Signing

Moorgate Babies and Toddler 1-3pm Tue Moorgate Primary School

Early Words Together

Lichfield

9.15-11.15am Tue Emmanuel Christian Centre, Netherstowe

Fun Start Stay & Play

Norton Canes Children’s Centre

Tamworth

Baby Rhyme 10-11am Tue 9.30-11.30am Wed Cannock Children’s Centre

Norton Canes Family Focus 9.30-11.30 Fri

10-11am Tue/1-2pm Wed Glascote Library

Ankermoor Stay & Play 9.15-11am Wed Ankermoor School

Tots Library 9.30-10.30am Wed Wilnecote Library

Stay & Play 9.15-11.15 Fri

Coton Green Primary School

Mini Me’s Mother & Toddler Group 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

10-11am Wed Tesco Extra Community Room

Rhythm Time Thu NEW CLASS 10.45am (toddler), 11.30am (baby) 11.30am Young baby (up to 6mth) Holiday Inn Express, Wall Island WS14 0QP

Lichfield Twins Club 1-3pm Fri (1st & 3rd of mth) Family Focus 9.30-11.30am Wed Charnwood Children’s Ctr

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

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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Burton on Trent

Most classes are Term-Time only

Barton under Needwood Parent & Toddler 10.45am-12pm Mon Christadelphian Church, Park Rd

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

Melody Bugs 11.45am-12.25pm Tue

Barton Village Hall, Crowberry Ln

TinyTalk Baby Signing

10-11am/ 11.15am-12.15pm Wed St James’ Church Hall, St James’ Rd

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

Breastmilk Mummies 10am-12pm Mon

Waterloo St Children’s Centre

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

Harvey Girls 3-5pm Wed (Young 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

TinyTalk Baby Signing

10-11am/ 11.15am-12.15pm Fri Marston’s Sports Club, Shobnall Rd DE14 2BG

Puddle Ducks 9am-12pm Sat & Sun DW Sports, Unit 11 Middleway Pk

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

Village Hall 16

Hilton TinyTalk Baby Signing Tuesday 10.30 – 11.30am Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane, Hilton, DE65 5GH

Rolleston on Dove Rolleston Playgroup 10-11.30am Tue/Fri 0-3.5yr

Rolleston Club, Burnside

Stapenhill Jump for Joy 9.30-11.30am Mon St Peter’s Church, Stanton Rd Twins Group 10-11.30am Mon Harvey Girls 2-4pm Mon (Young Mums), Hill St Health Centre

Kiddie Winks 10am-12pm Tue/Fri First Steps 9.30-11.15am Wed

Hill St Health Centre, Hill St

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

Stretton 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 10.30-12.30pm Tue (Young 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

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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.

Burton, Hilton & Barton under Needwood

Charlotte Wain 07779 245371 charlottew@tinytalk.co.uk www.tinytalk.co.uk/charlottew

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

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Sutton Coldfield

Most classes are Term-Time only

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

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New Hall Birmingham Buddies Breastfeeding Support 10-11.30am Thu

Falcon Lodge Chapel, Reddicap Heath Road

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

Parent & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Tue/Thu

The Milk Bar Breastfeeding Support

Parent & Toddler Group 10am-12pm Mon Four Oaks Methodist Church

Rhythm Time Tue

9.50am/ 10.30am/1.20pm (Walk-3yr) 11.10/ 11.50am/ 2pm (0-walk) Mere Green Community Centre

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

Rhythm Time Thu 1.30pm (sitting-3yr) Brambles Children’s Centre, Yew Tree

Rainbow Rhyme 1.15-2pm (mixed age) Tue

Mother & Toddlers 2.15-3.15pm Thu

TinyTalk 1.30-2.30pm (0-2 yr) Tue

Little Ducklings Stay n Play 9.15-11am Fri

Brownhills Activity Centre

Evangelical Church, Egerton Rd

Holland House Children’s Centre B72 1RE

Brampton Hall Community Ctr, New Oscott

Young Parents Group 1.30-3pm Tue Mere Green Community Ctr

TinyTalk Fri 9.30-10.30am (0-2yrs) 10.45-11.45am (18mth+) 12-1pm (0-2yrs) Four Oaks Methodist Church

Rhythm Time Wed 10am/ 11.20am (Walk-3yr) 10.40am (0-walk) Carpenter’s Arms, Boldmere

Rhythm Time Wed 10.50am (Walk-3yr) 11.30am/12.15pm (0-walk) Mere Green Community Centre

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

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

Rhythm Time Fri 9.50am (2yr8mth-5yr) 10.30/ 11.50am (walk-3yr) 11.10am (0-walk) Ramada Hotel, Penns Lane, Walmley

Rainbow Rhyme 10-10.45am (mixed age) Fri 11-11.45am (baby session) Fri (call to book) Streetly Association, Streetly

Rhythm Time Sat 9.45am (2yr8mth-5yr) 10.30am (walk-3yr), 11.15am (sitting-3yr) 1.30+ party bookings Mere Green Community Centre

Little Lights Baby & Toddler 9.45-11.15am Thu St Michael’s Church Hall, Boldmere 18

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Classes in your area Free trial!

Multi-sensory music classes for babies, toddlers & pre-schoolers Call Michelle: 07823 550 321

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Library Sessions

Storytime (under 5’s)

Brereton Shenstone Stafford

Play & Stay

2.15-2.45 10.30-11 11-11.30

Baby Bounce & Rhyme (under 3’s)

Mon Fri Tue

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

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

Tue Wed Fri Thu

Barton under Needwood Burton on Trent

Wed Wed

Toy Library

Baswich 2-2.30 Wed Brereton 11-11.30 Fri Burntwood 10-10.30/11-11.30 Thu Burton on Trent 10.15-10.45 Tue

11.15-11.45 Fri Cannock 10.30-11 Thu Heath Hayes 9.30-10 Fri Hednesford 10.45-11.15 Fri Holmecroft 10.30-11 Tue Lichfield 10-10.30 Tue Norton Canes 9.30-10 Fri Penkridge 10-10.30 Fri Rising Brook 10.30-11 Fri Rugeley 10-10.30 Mon Shenstone 10.30-11 Tue Stafford 10-10.30 Wed Sutton Coldfield 9.30-10 every other Fri Tamworth 11-11.30 Wed/Fri

Lots for Tots South Staffordshire franchise is for sale.

If you live in Burton, Stafford, Cannock, Lichfield, or Tamworth & want to work from home, email franchise@lotsfortots.co.uk for further details T: 08456 436 874 E: staffordshire@lotsfortots.co.uk

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