Lots for Tots South Staffordshire & Sutton Coldfield Issue 15

Issue 15 Spring 2017

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Welcome to Issue 15...

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Hello! I’m Laura your new Editor for Lots for Tots for South Staffordshire and Sutton Coldfield. I’m very excited to welcome you to my first issue of the magazine.

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Spring has finally sprung and we can’t wait to get out in the sunshine with our little ones. We are choc full of activities for Easter and beyond including a chance to meet the Easter Bunny himself down at the National Forest Adventure Farm! If the good old British weather takes a turn for the worst there are also plenty of fun indoor classes, playgroups and more to keep the kids entertained while you enjoy a hot cuppa.

It’s also the perfect time for planning your child’s first trip to the theatre with a wide variety of family favourites coming to life on stage including a special performance of The Tiger Who Came To Tea at the Lichfield Garrick.

Could your child be our next cover star? Enter the Face of Firefly competition (details opposite).

Finally, don’t forget Father’s Day on Sunday 18th June!

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Laura Read- Editor, Lots for Tots South Staffordshire & Sutton Coldfield

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April

Sat 1st - Sun 23rd April 9am-4pm

Easter Trail at Beacon Park

Beacon Park, Lichfield, WS13 6QZ Self-guided puzzle trail around Beacon Park. Aimed at children aged 4+ with adult assistance. Includes small prize. lichfieldhistoricparks.co.uk/beacon-park Sun 2nd April 10am-3pm

Children’s Market at Penkridge Market Pinfold Lane, Penkridge ST19 5AP A great day out for all the family, the market will be entirely dedicated to children, with stall holders selling everything from nearly new children’s clothes and equipment, to toys and handmade crafts. There will also be plenty of activities to keep the children entertained, including a petting farm, rides and children’s crafts. Tel: 01785 714221 www.penkridgemarket.co.uk Fri 7th April 10am

Little Saplings Sensory Play National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, Burton upon Trent, DE13 7AR Following story time, children and accompanying adults will be given complete free-reign of our expanding and evolving array of sensory toys with the objective of encouraging creativity and multi-sensory experiences. All this takes place in our beautiful surroundings and with full access to our excellent restaurant and on-site facilities.

Also on 5th May & 2nd June www.thenma.org.uk Sat 8th April 12-4pm

Skip into Summer

Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Road, Hednesford, WS12 1TD A fun packed day of Spring and Easter themed activities to kick off our summer season. www.museumofcannockchase.org Sat 8th - Fri 21st April 11.30 - 4pm

Castle Egg Hunt at Tamworth Castle Tamworth, B79 7NA Visitors are invited to help locate Ruby the Castle Dragon’s eggs. Record your findings 4

on a quiz sheet and hand it into the shop for a reward. www.tamworthcastle.co.uk Sat 8th - Sun 23rd April

Easter Eggstravaganza

National Forest Adventure Farm, Tatenhill Meet the Easter Bunny and board the Easter Eggspress tractor ride to Bunny Woods. Follow the woodland animal trail collecting stamps as you go. You’ll meet some entertaining characters on your way to find the Easter Bunny who is waiting to give you some of his chocolate. There’s loads more to do too!

Plant a sunflower seed, follow the Easter Egg treasure hunt, bottle feed the lambs and maybe see a lamb being born in our Lambing Live tent. www.adventurefarm.co.uk Sat 8th - Sun 23rd April

Easter Holiday Fun

Canalside Farm Shop and Café, Mill Lane, Great Haywood, ST18 0RQ Treasure Hunts; Creative Workshops; Canalside Walks; Towpath Cycling and much more! www.canalside.co.uk Sat 8th - Sun 23rd April

Sam’s Easter Detective Trail Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum, Breadmarket Street, Lichfield, WS13 6LG Trail and activities available daily throughout the school holidays. Free entry, £1 per trail pack. www.samueljohnsonbirthplace.org.uk Sun 9th - Sun 23rd April 11am-5pm

Easter Eggstravaganza

Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Road, Hednesford, WS12 1TD Spring and Easter themed fun, make and create activities. Take part in trails and visit our exhibition ‘Lost in Wonder’ by Robert Bridgstock. Drop-in workshops to be held on 11th-12th April and 18th-19th April 11am-3pm for art and craft with an Easter and Spring theme. £2.00 per workshop. www.museumofcannockchase.org

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Sat 29th April + Sat 10th June 1.30-3.30pm

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Mon 10th April 10:30am-12pm

Rainbow Rhyme Easter workshop Streetly Association, Foley Rd East, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield A morning full of Easter crafts, storytime & Rainbow Rhyme musical fun. Booking essential. Recommended age, toddlers to 8 years. Tel: 07917 607008 www.rainbowrhyme.co.uk Tue 11th April 11.30am & 2.30pm

Half Moon presents- Three

Brewhouse Arts Theatre, Union Street, Burton upon Trent, DE14 1EB Three wishes, three witches, three sisters, three pigs, three bears, three musketeers...

Jump on board the ingenious and inventive re-telling of fairytales and forgotten fables featuring a flurry of original sing-a-long songs, live music and brilliantly inventive storytelling. Tickets £6 each or £20 for family of 4. www.brewhouse.co.uk Tue 11th April 3pm

The Emperor’s New Clothes Lichfield Garrick Theatre, Castle Dyke, Lichfield WS13 6HR An inventive romp through the classic tale of an Emperor who loves clothes more than anything.

But despite a wardrobe the size of Paris he hasn’t a stitch to wear! When two ‘designers’ create an outfit that’s “never been seen before”, our eccentric Emperor doesn’t quite realise the spectacle he’s about to make! For little kids (3+) and big kids too! www.lichfieldgarrick.com Box Office 01543 412121 Wed 12th April 11am & 2pm

Dick & Dom Live

Lichfield Garrick Theatre, Castle Dyke, Lichfield WS13 6HR Children’s TV legends, Dick and Dom will be unleashed with a show that promises to get the whole family on their feet with a performance full of madcap challenges and audience participation games that will guarantee to have you in stitches.

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The BAFTA winning stars of such memorable shows as Diddy TV, Absolute Genius with Dick & Dom, The Legend of Dick & Dom and of course Dick & Dom in Da Bungalow will be live on stage and bringing their unique bundle of fun and anarchy to life! *WARNING - You may get messy* www.lichfieldgarrick.com Box Office 01543 412121 Wed 12th April 11am-4pm

Easter Animal Stories and Fun Day Gladstone Pottery Museum, Uttoxeter Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 1PQ Join our storyteller for some Easter animal themed stories, face painting, balloon modelling and magic show all included with admission. www.stokemuseums.org.uk Thu 13th April 10.30am-12pm

Kids Easter Pottery Painting

Burntwood Library, Sankeys Corner, Bridge Cross Road, Burntwood, WS7 2BX Bring the kids along for a morning of pottery painting. There will be a range of pottery suitable for all ages, and children will be able to take home their beautiful creations on the day. Refreshments available. Pottery Prices £3.50 - £5.00. Just drop in any time between 10.30–12pm.

Tel 01543 682447 Thu 13th & Thu 20th April 10.30am

Spy School

Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum, Breadmarket Street, Lichfield, WS13 6LG Have you got what it takes to become a spy? Find out in a fun code-breaking word workshop for the Easter holidays. £3.50. www.samueljohnsonbirthplace.org.uk Sat 15th - Mon 17th April 11am-5pm

Easter Fun at Erasmus Darwin House

Beacon Street, Lichfield, WS13 7AD Join us for our ever-popular pop-up Georgian tearoom, Erasbunny trail, tours and more over Easter weekend! Fun for all the family. Free entry. www.erasmusdarwin.org

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Theatre Production Rehearsals start April 2017. FREE trial lessons from 3rd April Helen O’Grady is a world wide international drama academy . We pride ourselves on our unique drama curriculum, which is proven to improve the confidence , self esteem and inter personal skill of our students. With 100% LAMDA pass rate for our exams, students don’t just learn and develop through drama, they have fUN meet new friends and are allowed to express themselves freely!

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Saturday 22nd April 2017 The Riverside Centre, Pride Park, Derby

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Egg Box Theatre: The Moon & Me

Burton Market Hall, Market Place, Burtonupon-Trent, DE14 1HA A special show for those aged 3 – 8 and their grownups to enjoy together. Roux has built a rocket and it’s landed in Burton Market Hall for one day only. Come and join him in this interactive adventure to help him get to the Moon! The Moon & Me takes place inside a special dome, with sights, sounds, tastes, smells, touch and lots of play. A family adventure that’s sure to be out of this world and not to be missed! Tickets £3. Book via The Brewhouse. www.brewhouse.co.uk Sat 15th April 1pm and 3pm

The Tap Dancing Mermaid

Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2LT It’s time to hear the Moon’s story, one you will NEVER forget. Gather round for the Moon’s magical story about a tippetty-top tap dancer who he has been watching at night. Featuring stunning puppets, original live music and tap dancing. For everyone aged 3+.

Tel 01785 619080 www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk Sun 16th April

Family Easter Lunch with Egg Hunt Hoar Cross Hall Spa Resort, Hoar Cross, Nr. Yoxall, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 8QS Experience a tasty three course meal in the fabulous Ballroom and then let the children enjoy the Easter Egg hunt in the gardens.

Prior reservation is essential. Adult: £30, Child: (2-12) £15, (under 2) Free.

Tel 01283 576515 www.hoarcross.co.uk Sun 16th - Mon 17th April 10am-5pm

Easter Family Fun at The National Brewery Centre

Horninglow Street, Burton upon Trent, DE14 1NG A great Easter eggstravaganza! A brilliant line up of family fun will be on offer8

including:- Easter Bunny. Shire horses. Easter egg trail*. Face painting*. Animal roadshow.

Pony rides*. Punch and Judy (Mon). Magic Show (Sun). Colouring stations. Mini Golf.

Table football. Air Hockey. Inflatable Assault course. DJ/compere.

Tickets: £6.00, Child: Free when accompanied by an adult www.nationalbrewerycentre.co.uk Sun 16th - Mon 17th April 10am-5pm

Steam Open Day at Claymills Victorian Pumping Station

Meadow Lane, Stretton, Burton upon Trent, DE13 0DA Fun for all the family - including activities such as: operating a steam engine, hands-on model making, children’s Victorian dressingup corner, time capsule ~ follow the rat trail, miniature steam engine rides, woodwork and woodturning demonstrations and learning how metals are made from stone! Light refreshments are also available, in addition to a second hand book stall. Also on 30th April-1st May & 28th-29th May www.claymills.org.uk Tue 18th - Sat 22nd April

Peter Pan- A Musical Adventure Landau Forte Theatre, Ashby Road, Tamworth, B79 8AH With a spectacular mix of swashbuckling adventure and an infectious score, Peter Pan is guaranteed to bring forth your inner child. Close your eyes and imagine, close them tight and pretend as you take off on a magical trip to Never Land where you never grow old. www.tamworthassemblyrooms.co.uk Thu 20th April 11am & 2.30pm

CBeebies Chris & Pui Roadshow

Prince of Wales Theatre, Church Street, Cannock, WS11 1DE CBeebies’ favourite double act is coming to town! See Chris & Pui from ‘Show Me Show Me’ in their very own stage show with the toys & characters from their hit TV programme. Incy Wincy, Twinkle, Old

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MacDonald, Humpty, Granny Humpty and many more of your favourite Chris & Pui characters will be dropping in along with the toys – Tom, Momo, Teddington, Stuffy and Miss www.princeofwales.live

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Fri 21st - Sun 23rd April

We’re going on a Bear Hunt Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2LT Join our intrepid family of adventurers and their musical dog on their quest to find a bear; as they wade through the gigantic swishy swashy grass, the splishy splashy river and the thick oozy, squelchy mud! Expect catchy songs, interactive scenes and plenty of hands-on adventure – plus a few special surprises! Tel 01785 619080 www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk Saturday 22nd April

The Bump to Five Show Riverside Centre, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8HY Another awesome, fun packed show including meet your favourite cartoon characters.

Entrance is free if you pre-register or we have VIP tickets for £3 which include a goody bag (limited availability, preregister only). Enter a prize draw to win £100 Intu Derby voucher when you preregister! (must attend show to qualify).

Door entry on the day is £3, children free. www.bumptofive.co.uk Sat 22nd April 10am-5pm

St George’s Day

Tamworth Castle,Tamworth, B79 7NA Our St George’s Day celebration brings together a host of activities for all the family including The Grand Medieval Joust!

Medieval Have a Go Archery and Children’s Activities all day. Plus the return of a larger Childrens’ Zone on the other side of the river £3 per child. www.tamworthcastle.co.uk

April - May Sat 29th April 1.30-3.30pm

Kiddiwinks Nearly New Sale

Collingwood Centre, Great Barr B43 7NF The ideal place to buy and sell nearly new maternity, baby and children’s clothes, toys and equipment. Tables £10, entry £1. www.kiddiwinksnearlynew.com Sat 29th April - Mon 1st May 11.30am-4pm

Storytelling at the Castle

Tamworth Castle,Tamworth, B79 7NA Visitors are invited to come along dressed in their favourite costumes and listen to stories of Knights, dragons, princesses and other Castle related themes. Visitors can also participate in craft activities. www.tamworthcastle.co.uk Sun 30th April 2.30-4pm

Mommas & Shoppers Nearly New 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.

Kids free. www.mommasandshoppers.co.uk Mon 1st May 10.30am-4.30pm

Garrick 300 Community Party

Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum, Breadmarket Street, Lichfield, WS13 6LG Celebrating performance, talent and arts organisations from our area in a family friendly activity day for Staffordshire Day on the Market Square, at the Johnson Birthplace and all around the city! Free entry. www.samueljohnsonbirthplace.org.uk Mon 1st May from 11am

Poppy-Arabella’s Magical Mayday Fete Sutton Town Hall, Upper Clifton Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6AB Stalls, Toddler Sense and Baby Sensory activities, crafts, food, special guests, raffle & more. Fairies and pirates welcome! £2 per adult, children 50p, under 5s free. Proceeds go to the Birmingham Children’s Hospital in loving memory of Poppy-Arabella. www.townhallsutton.co.uk

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May - June

Mon 1st - Sun 7th May

Newborough Well Dressing Newborough, Burton upon Trent, DE13 8SA Newborough’s annual well dressing takes place every year on May Day, it is a lovely family day out where people can look round beautifully decorated wells and traditional hand picked craft stalls. There will be plenty of entertainment throughout the day for all the family. www.newboroughvillage.co.uk Sat 6th May 11am-12.30pm

Work-life balance workshop for parents The Hub, Mere Green Community Centre, Mere Green, Sutton Coldfield, B75 5BT Learn how to carve out time for yourself and how create the work-life balance you deserve. £20 per person.

Book via hello@thebalancecollective.co.uk or www.facebook.com/flexibleworkingforall Sat 6th May 11am-4pm

VE Day Celebration

Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Road, Hednesford, WS12 1TD Collect your ration book and use the coupons to join in with a variety of events and activities as we celebrate VE Day. Re-enactors, vehicles, rationed food, Anderson shelter, One Accord wartime choir, craft activities, Cannock Chase Radio 40s roadshow, Dig for Victory corner, costumed staff and stalls. Why not come dressed as an evacuee, spiv or landgirl? www.museumofcannockchase.org Wed 10th-Thu 11th May

The Tiger Who Came To Tea Lichfield Garrick Theatre, Castle Dyke, Lichfield WS13 6HR A musical play adapted and directed by David Wood, based on the book by Judith Kerr.

The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger!

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tea-guzzling tiger is back on the road in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos!

A stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem..., expect to be surprised!Box Office 01543 412121 www.lichfieldgarrick.com Mon 22nd May 1.30pm

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2LT A menagerie of 75 lovable puppets, faithfully adapting four of Eric Carle’s stories. The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse, Mister Seahorse, The Very Lonely Firefly and of course The Very Hungry Caterpillar. www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk Saturday 27th May 10am & 1pm

Mister Maker & the Shapes Live!

Lichfield Garrick Theatre, Castle Dyke, Lichfield WS13 6HR With a fabulous supporting cast and art at its heart, this fantastic live show encourages Mini Makers and grown-ups to sing, dance and make some noise!

There’s a big ‘make’ to take part in, lots of audience participation and....The Shapes!

Yes, you’ll be able to share the fun with Circle, Square, Rectangle and Triangle too!

Mini Makers, get ready to go on a real arty adventure and book your tickets today! www.lichfieldgarrick.com Box Office 01543 412121 Sat 27th May - Fri 2nd Jun 11.30-4pm

Dragon Hunt at Tamworth Castle

Tamworth, B79 7NA Ruby, Tamworth Castle’s resident dragon has invited her brother, to come and stay.

Hafgrim thought it would be a good idea to hide from his sister. But now no-one can find him. Help search for Hafgrim and participate in a selection of activities. Be on your guard against the dragon catcher who will try to trick visitors into helping them capture Ruby or Hafgrim. www.tamworthcastle.co.uk

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May - June

Sat 27th May - Sun 4th June

Mad Science Week

National Forest Adventure Farm, Tatenhill Spectacular science shows designed to amaze and entertain provided by the fantastic Mad Science team. www.adventurefarm.co.uk Sun 28th May 12-4pm

Great British Family Fun Day at Uttoxeter Racecourse Wood Lane, Uttoxeter, ST14 8BD Master your circus skills at the racecourse! 7 races, entertainment for the kids, under 18s go FREE! www.uttoxeter-racecourse.co.uk Tue 30th - Wed 31st May 11am-3pm

Superheroes - Half Term Workshops

Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Road, Hednesford, WS12 1TD Make and create art and craft guaranteed to be ‘super’ at our drop-in workshops. Drop-in sessions cost £2. www.museumofcannockchase.org Wed 31st May - Thu 1st June

Staffordshire County Show

Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0BD Local produce, crafts, family activities, displays and performances including a Motorcycle Display Team, vintage machinery parade, young farmers floats & Mounted Games Association. Plus falconry, Sheep Show, sheepdog & duck display and horse shoeing, donkey rides & animal experience. www.staffscountyshowground.co.uk Sat 17th - Sun 18th June 10am-5pm

The Vintage Years Festival at The National Brewery Centre Horninglow Street, Burton upon Trent, DE14 Heavy Horse Demos, Vintage model railways, Children’s Fashion Shows, Live music, Dance displays, Re-enactors, Vintage market and more! Carvery, Ice cream parlour & BBQ available. www.nationalbrewerycentre.co.uk 12

Sat 10th June 1.30-3.30pm

Kiddiwinks Nearly New Sale

Collingwood Centre, Great Barr B43 7NF The ideal place to buy and sell nearly new maternity, baby and children’s clothes, toys and equipment. Tables £10, entry £1. www.kiddiwinksnearlynew.com Sat 17th - Sun 18th June 1-6pm

Barton under Needwood Gardens Festival

Fun across the village, including open gardens, teddy rides, scarecrows, cake, crafts and more. www.bartongardensfestival.org Sun 18th June 10am-4pm

Father’s Day Event at Staffordshire Regimental Museum Whittington Barracks, Lichfield, WS14 9PY Free entry for Dads accompanied by children. www.staffordshireregimentmuseum.com Sun 18th June 1-4pm

Fathers Day Bushcraft at The Wolseley Centre Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, ST17 0WT Celebrate fathers day out in the woods, join us for a fun family session for both big kids and little kids alike. Light a fire, make a den, whittle some wood and top it all off with toasted marshmallows around the fire. www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk Sat 24th June 9am-5pm

Armed Forces Day at National Memorial Arboretum Croxall Road, Alrewas, Burton upon Trent Guided walks, buggy & land train tours, parade, drill displays, Musical entertainment, Food and Gift fair, Veterans village. Special activities suitable for both children and adults, will include Baby bouldering wall, Bouldering wall, 9 Meter climbing wall, Spider Mountain and Slide, Archery, Segways and Zip line. www.thenma.org.uk Fri 7th - Sat 15th July

Lichfield Festival

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December

Great family fun for all Generations to enjoy together on our canal boat

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

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10-11am/ 11.15am-12.15pm Wed St James’ Church Hall Free trial

Barton Toddlers 9.15-11am Thu St James’ Church Hall

Branston Parent & Toddler 9.45-11.15 Tue Branston Village Hall

Baby Sensory 10am/11.15 Tue

Branston All Saints Church

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

Make it Monday 10am-12pm Brewhouse Theatre FREE

Breastmilk Mummies 10am-12pm Mon

Breastfeeding Support

11am-12pm 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) 3-5pm Wed Queen St Community Centre

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

Puddle Ducks 3-5.15pm Wed 9am-11.30am Sat/ Sun DW SPorts, Unit 11 Middleway Park Harvey Girls (young mums) 12.30-2.30pm Thu Riverside Church, High St

9.45-11.45am Fri Short Street Methodist Chapel

Baby & Toddler

1.30-3.15pm Thu Village Hall

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

TinyTalk Baby Signing

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

Stretton Pram Club

1.30-3pm Tue Main Street, Walton on Trent

Parent & Toddler 2-3pm Fri

in the Clay Walton on Trent C of E Primary

Tots Corner Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Wed Village Hall

Uttoxeter Stay & Play 10-11.30am Thu Uttoxeter Library, High St

Hilton

Woodland Beasties

TinyTalk Baby Signing

10.30 –11.30am Tue Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane Free trial class

Moira

10.30am-12pm Thu Denstone College Prep School

Puddle Ducks 12.30-2.30pm Sun Denstone College Pool

Winshill Stay & Play 10-11.30 Mon Harvey Girls (young mums)

Baby Sensory

10am/ 11.15am Mon Moira Village Hall

10.30-12.30pm Tue

Rolleston on Dove

Chatter Tots

10.30-11.30am Wed

Dads 4 Dads Group

10am-12pm Sat Winshill Resource Centre

Rolleston Playgroup

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

Tums to Tots drop in 9.30-11.30am Tue

Stapenhill

Winshill Mini Fun Factory

Jump for Joy 9.30-11.30am Mon

10-11.30am Wed Winshill Methodist Church

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

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

St Peter’s Church, Stanton Rd 2-4pm Tue

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Stretton

Anslow Parent & Toddler

Draycott

Chatter Tots 1.30-2.30pm Wed Hill St Health Centre, Hill St

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Lichfield & Tamworth

Most classes are Term-Time only

Burntwood Bright Stars Playgroup

9.30-11am Mon Boney Hay Primary School

Hammerwich Toddler

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

Bumps to Babes (u21) 1-3pm Thu Fun to Talk 1-2.30pm Wed Leyfield’s Children’s Centre, Lichfield Twins Club 1.30-4 Fri

Charnwood Children’s Centre

Masefield Drive

Christchurch Under 5s

Fit Tots 1-3pm Tue Parent & Tots Group

1.30-3pm Mon Martin Heath Hall

9.30-11.15am Wed Sacred Heart Ch, Glascote Heath

Emmanuel Toddlers 9.15-11.15am Tue

Activity Session 12.30-2.30 Wed

TinyTalk Baby Signing

Baby Gurgles Sensory Play

Little Lambs 10-11.30am Mon/Fri Emmanuel Christian Centre

Redwood Community Centre

Spark Babies 10-11.30 Mon

(Pregnancy-Pre Crawling)

10-11am Wed Free trial class Tesco Extra Community Room

9.30-11.30 Mon/Fri

Breastfeeding Support

Childminder Drop in Spark Baby Bistro Breastfeeding Cafe

11.15am-12.15pm Mon

Grandparent’s Playgroup

1-3pm Mon DASH Discover Autism Support 7-9pm 1st Mon of mth Lunch Bunch 12.30-2.30pm Tue

Little Owls Baby Sensory (0-2 yr) 10-11.30am Wed

Monkey Arond Music

(0-12mth) 1.30-2.30pm Wed

Spark Bumps Pregnancy Evening NEW

7.30-9.30pm 1st Wed of mth PANDAS 10-11.30am Thu Postnatal depression support Horizon 9.30-11.30am Thu Single Parent Support

Spark Tots Messy Playgroup (1-4 yr) 12.30-2pm Thu NEW

Midday Mayhem Young Parents (Up to 25 yrs) 9.30-11,30am Fri Spark Springhill, Mossbank Ave

Lichfield Childminder Drop In 9.30-11.30am Mon

11.15am-12.45pm Wed Tesco Extra Community room

Stay & Play/Toy Library 9.15-11.45am Fri Jigsaw Community Hub

1-2.30pm Wed/Thu Fun to Talk 9.30-11am Thu Community Cafe 10am-12pm Fri Glascote Child’n Ctr, Hawksworth

Dosthill Parent & Tots Group

9-11am Thu Dosthill Baptist Ch, Cadogan Rd

Mini Me’s Mother & Toddler

Baby Sensory

10am/ 11.15am/ 12.45pm Fri Curborough Community Centre

Dee Gees Saturday Club

(3-6 yr) 9.15-10.15am Sat (7-12 yr) 10.30am-12pm Sat Lichfield Garrick Theatre

9.30-11.30am Fri (fortnightly) Elford Village Hall

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

Whittington Baby & Toddler

Swinfen Woodland Beasties Tue/ Fri

Playgroup 10.30am-12pm Heart o’ Country Shopping Village

10-11.30am Thu Whittington Village Hall

Tamworth Activity Session

9.15-11am Mon/Wed

Family Support Grp 9-11am Fri

St Martin’s Church, Stonydelph

Fazeley Parent & Tots 9.30-11.15am Mon/ Fri Mill Lane Link, Fazeley

Family Stay & Play 1-3pm Mon International Women’s Group Activity Session

9.30-11.30am Tue 9.15-11.30am Tue/Thu Baby & Toddler 10-11.30am Wed Belgrave Fire Station Old & Young Play 1-3pm Thu Sensory Play 1-2.30pm Tue/ Fri 16

St Francis Church, Leyfields

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Stafford & Cannock

Most classes are Term-Time only

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

Ridware Rascals 10-11.30am Fri

Ridware Village Hall, Uttoxeter Rd

Brocton Mother & Toddler 10-11.30 Wed

Brocton Village Hall

Cannock Bambinos Toddler Group

9.30-11.30am Mon/Wed/Fri Avon Centre WS11 1LH

Pirate Play @ SNAP Cannock

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

Huntington Grandparents & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Thu Littleton Green Community Sch

Stay & Play 10-11.30am Fri

Pye Green Community Centre

Cannock Chase Breastfeeding Support Group 1.30-3pm Mon FREE

Family Stay & Play

1.15-2.45pm Mon/Tue

Jellie Tots Play & Stay 9.30-11.30am Tue

Grandparents Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Wed

Living with Reflux 9.30-12 Wed Baby Daze 10.30-11.30am Thu You Too Support Group

10am-12pm Fri Cannock Chase Children’s Centre

Create & Play 9.30-11.30am Fri Create Community Hub

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Doxey

Wriggles & Giggles

Tuneful Tots 10-11.30am Tue

Sutton Centre

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

Great Wyrley

St Paul’s Church Hall

Twins Club 12.30-2.30pm Mon Landywood Children’s Centre

Hednesford SA 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

Out Into Nature Mud Kitchen

9.30-11.30am Fri Rugeley Cricket Club booking only

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

Sing & Sign 9.45/11/12.15 Mon Fulford Village Hall

NCT Bumps n Babies 10-12 Mon Breastfeeding Group 1.30-3 Mon Amy’s Story & Play 1-2.30 Mon

Hixon Out Into Nature Mud Kitchen 12.30-2.30pm Wed St Peter’s Primary booking only

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

Norton Canes Baby Stay & Play

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

9.45-11am Wed

Development & Play

1-2.30pm 1st Tue of month

Stafford Twins Group

9.30-11.30am Thu Sing & Sign Thu 10am (7mth+) 11.10am (14mth+) 12.20pm (2mth+) Families First at Faraday Road

Cafe Tots 11am-2pm Mon-Fri Rising Brook Church Berkswich Toddler 1.30-3pm Tue Methodist Church Hall Childminders Group

Rugeley Buggy Walk 10.30-11.30 Mon Meet at Rugeley Library

9.45-11.30am Wed/Fri

Mucky Pups Messy Play 1.30-3pm Wed

Treasure Seekers 1-3pm Thu Silkmore Children’s Centre

Stay & Play 10-11.30 Tue 1.15-2.45pm Thu

Breastfeeding Support Group

11am-12.30pm Tue Postnatal Group 11-12.30 Wed

Childminder Stay & Play

9am-12pm Thu/Fri Lea Hall Social Club Restaurant

Praise and Play 10-11am Wed

St Mary’s Church

Sticky Fingers 9.45-11.30am Thu

Stafford Baptist Church 9.30-11.30am Thu Western Springs Children’s Centre Mumsnbabes 9.30-11.30am Fri Weston Village Hall

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Sutton Coldfield

Most classes are Term-Time only

TinyTalk 9.45am (18 mth+), 11am (0-2yr) Mon Chester Road Baptist Church, B73 5HU Free trial class

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

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)

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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 B74 2UU

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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Mere Green Community Centre B75 5BT

NCT Bumps & Babies 10-11am Wed (Sling session) Quinto Lounge, Birmingham Rd B72 1QA Holland House Buddies Breastfeeding Support 12.30-2.30pm 3rd Wed of mth Holland House Children’s Centre, Holland Road

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

New Hall Birmingham Buddies Breastfeeding Support 10-11.30am Thu New Hall Children’s Centre, Langley Hall Drive

The Milk Bar Breastfeeding Support 10-11.30am Thu

The Hub, Mere Green Community Centre, Mere Green Road, B75 5BT

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 TinyTalk Fri 9.45-10.45am (18mth+) 11am-12pm (0-2yr) Free trial class Four Oaks Methodist Church B74 2UU

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