Lots for Tots Staffordshire issue 13

Issue 13

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Issue 13

Autumn-Winter 2016

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Lots for Halloween & Christmas

Events, gift ideas

It must be Autumn, my favourite time of year. Time for welly boots, wrapping up warm, hunting for conkers, kicking through leaves on woodland walks and all the fun of dressing up at Halloween.

This iss covers October Half Term to New Year and everything inbetween. We have some fabulous businesses to introduce to you; work from home earning opportunities, holiday inspiration home or abroad, Halloween events, Christmas gifts to make and purchase, where to visit Santa, shopping, fabulous family theatre and classes outdoors and in!

We’ve found as many events for you locally as we can but if we’ve missed any then let us know via our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ lotsfortotssouthstaffordshire or scan the logo above and we’ll share it for you. Please always tell our advertisers that you heard about them in Lots for Tots. It helps us to keep bringing you all this fabulous information, helping you to survive with the under fives!

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October

Sat 15th October 11am-3pm

Wizard of Oz Autism Awareness Open Day Banners Gate Community Hall, Reay Nadin Dr, Sutton Coldfield Come along to this Wizard of Oz themed open day to help increase autism awareness in Sutton Coldfield.

The day will be opened by MP Andrew Mitchell and will see the launch of autism support services in Sutton Coldfield.

Pretty Odd Props will be providing some delicious treats and activities. Square Peg’s Sensory Bus will also be there along with representatives from Autism West Midlands and other supportive organisations.

The event is free and there is no need to book, just pop along on the day!

For further details call Amanda on 07881 109496

very interesting characters. *One pumpkin per paying child or child member.

Subject to availability.

Tel: 01283 533933 www.adventurefarm.co.uk Fri 21st October 10am-12pm

Monster Hunt

Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Rd, Hednesford WS12 1TD Little Friends Baby and Toddler group are going on a Monster hunt around the Museum. Make a lantern and spooky collage. Also with learning table, baby play area, stories, songs and more. This group meets every third Friday of the month, unless stated.

Next dates 18th Nov, 9th Dec, 20th Jan www.wlct.org Sat 22nd - Sun 30th October 10am4.30pm

Twisted Attractions

Fri 21st - Sun 30th October 10am-6pm

Halloween Spook-tacular

National Forest Adventure Farm, Tatenhill, Burton, DE13 9SJ Hair raising fun at the Farm! Have a day at the Farm jam-packed with Halloween activities! Take the tractor and trailer ride to the pumpkin patch and select your perfect pumpkin to take home for FREE*!

Learn how to scare your family and friends at Scare School. Take a driving lesson with a difference and pick up tips for flying at Broomstick Training. Be brave and enter the Haunted Hotel. Find all the mummies hidden in the mini maize maze! There’s also live performances and storytelling from some 4

Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge ST19 5RE Kids love Halloween – and what better way to celebrate the spooky season than traditional pumpkin carving followed by three spooky attractions with just enough ‘BOO’ factor to give the kids their thrill fill without making them (or you) lose sleep! Soft play areas, entertainments and spooky craft activities make this a great way to spend the day during the October half term. www.twistedattractions.co.uk Sat 22nd October 12-4pm

Sci-Fi Day

Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Rd, Hednesford WS12 1TD Do you love all things science fiction? Join us at the museum, quizzes, trails, competitions, art and craft, a Star Trek exhibition, Cosplay and much more!

Take part in our craft activity to make mini light sabres and try some soylent green.

You are welcome to come in costumes.

Meet our special guests!!! www.museumofcannockchase.org

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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

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October

Mon 24th - Fri 28th October 11.30am- 4pm

Haunted Castle at Tamworth Castle

A week full of ghostly goings on at the spooktacular haunted Castle. Visitors will be challenged by the hags to play ping pong eyeballs, make spells and engage in other Halloween activities. Look out for our spooky characters including the eerie executioner and St.Editha. www.tamworthcastle.co.uk Mon 24th - Fri 28th October 10am3pm

Trench Critters Make & Take

National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas Learn about the creepy critters of the trenches in WWI and make your own crawly creature to take home. www.thenma.org.uk Mon 24th & Tue 25th October 11.30am & 2.30pm

Bedtime stories

Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Rd, Hednesford WS12 1TD Bring your teddy and snuggle down in the toy gallery to listen to traditional tales, bedtime stories and sing some rhymes.

Suitable for age 6 and under. FREE www.wlct.org Thu 27th & Fri 28th October 11am-3pm

Halloween Drop-in art and craft workshops

Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Rd, Hednesford WS12 1TD Create spooky, spine tingling crafts to take home. £2.00 per child, adults free.

Wristbands will be issued that allow one hour of craft making during busy periods. www.wlct.org Sat 29th October 5.30-8.30pm

Children’s Halloween Evening

Tamworth Castle Get dressed up in your spookiest costume and enjoy the ghostly goings on around the Castle. Free pumpkin lantern for all paying children. Pumpkin lanterns will be provided with a candle, but they will not be lit on the 6

Castle premises due to health and safety reasons. www.tamworthcastle.co.uk Wed 2nd - Sat 5th November

The Addams Family

Prince of Wales Theatre, Cannock Every day is Halloween for the Addams Family. Watch Uncle Fester howl at the moon, Wednesday stretching Pugsley on the rack and see Gomez and Morticia fight for supremacy., while all the time the ancestors create pandemonium. This brand new musical is funny, clever and above all has great music. It is simply glorious mayhem from start to finish. Box office 01785 715 368 Sat 5th November 10am - 2.30pm

East Midlands Baby & Toddler Show Trent Vineyard Conference Centre, Nottingham Perfect opportunity for a bit of Christmas shopping! Lots of stalls, free entertainment perfect for kids and refreshments available.

Entry is FREE when you pre-register online or £3.50 goody bag tickets! www. eastmidlandsbabyandtoddlershow.co.uk Sat 5th November 8pm

Tamworth Firework Extravaganza Tamworth Castle This is a chance to visit Tamworth Castle after dark, before enjoying the ever popular breath-taking firework display in the Castle Grounds. The climax of the night is the 20-minute pyrotechnic spectacular set to music. www.tamworthcastle.co.uk Sun 6th November 11am-12.30pm

NCT Nearly New Sale

Nether Stowe School, St Chad’s Road, Lichfield WS13 7NB Maternity & baby equipment, toys, books, games, puzzles, clothing & shoes for babies & children up to the age of 5. Chip and Pin available. www.nct.org.uk

Sat 12th November 11am

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Out Into Nature Stay and Play Mud Kitchen 9.30-11.30am Rugeley cricket club To book a place call 07982 916122 staffsoutintonature@outlook.com

pottery painting, cafe, parties, gifts baby prints on pottery including: Christmas baubles Photo frames Silver jewellery Marble hand casts Tue-Sat 10am - 4.30/6pm Close as painters leave. Booking advisable - please call to reserve your table

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

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Lots on Local... November A Christmas in Narnia The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery Bethesda St, Hanley, Stoke on Trent ST1 3DW Come and meet fairy-tale characters who have stepped out of the pages of Narnia, including Lucy, Peter and Mr Tumnus. Watch the adventure unfold with sword fights, acrobatics and more. www.stokemuseums.org

Sun 20th November 12 & 2.30pm

A Fairytale Afternoon Tea

Potteries Museum & Art Gallery Bethesda St, Hanley, Stoke on Trent Enjoy a delicious homemade Afternoon Tea in the company of our fairy-tale princesses including Snow White and Cinderella.

Advance booking only 01782 232323

Sat 19th November 5pm

Christmas Light Switch On at Stafford

Residents of Stafford Borough and the surrounding areas come together to watch Stafford’s Big Christmas Switch On Show.

The evening will be filled with show-stopping performances, dazzling fireworks and a heart-warming atmosphere. www.stafford-towncentre.co.uk/events Sun 20th November from 1pm

Christmas Light Switch On at Tamworth

Light switch on at 5pm. Festivities throughout the day including live music, fairground rides, a festive market, treasure hunt, craft activities in Ankerside Shopping Centre, a nativity under the Town Hall, the St Editha’s Church Christmas Tree Festival, walkabout characters, dance performances and face painting. Young visitors will also enjoy guest appearances from Father Christmas at intervals throughout the afternoon in Ankerside Shopping Centre and will be at the lights switch on. The Christmas market returns this year, lining George Street with stalls selling a range of Christmas gifts, crafts, novelties, local produce and festive food. www.tamworthartsandevents.co.uk Sun 20th November 12pm-3pm

Winter Wonderland

Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Rd, Hednesford WS12 1TD Join us for an afternoon of nature themed activities and crafts for all the family. FREE www.wlct.org

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Sat 26th November - Sat 24th December

Christmas at the Farm

National Forest Adventure Farm, Tatenhill, Burton, DE13 9SJ During weekends and school holidays visit Santa and his helpers in his grotto (£6 per child). Join the cheeky elves for Elf Training, Sing-a-longs and Christmas Shows.

Walk in our Christmas winter wonderland and write a letter to Santa, make reindeer food, design a Christmas decoration and meet Mrs Claus in her kitchen to decorate a gingerbread man (£1.50 per biscuit). The resident reindeer will be in the animal barn and there will be daily talks on how we care these lovely creatures. Children can dress up as their favourite Nativity character an join in our interactive play with real animals!

Tel: 01283 533933 www.adventurefarm.co.uk Sun 27th November 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.

Kids free. www.mommasandshoppers.co.uk

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Suitable from birth onwards

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Santa’s Grotto Photo with Santa Winter woodland walk Adventure play areas VIP experiences available Meet the animals Seasonal activities Refreshments

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Fri, Sat & Sun 2nd-4th Dec; 9th-11th Dec PLUS all week Fri 16 Dec -23 Dec Times: Friday 11am - 6pm Other days: 11am - 4pm (last admission)

Info & tickets at:

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November-December

Sun 27th November 12-6pm

Christmas Light Switch on at Lichfield

Light switch on at 5pm. Christmas market stalls selling food and Christmas gifts, family entertainment, carol singing and switch on of the Christmas lights at 17:00 followed by the arrival of Santa. www.lichfield.gov.uk Sun 27th November 3.30-6pm

Samuel Johnson Christmas Light Night Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum, Breadmarket St, Lichfield Warm up with festive refreshments and activities before the Lichfield lights switch on. www.samueljohnsonbirthplace.org.uk Sat 3rd - Sat 31st December

Sleeping Beauty

Garrick Theatre, Lichfield Lichfield Garrick’s pantomime of dreams starring Cbeebies Rebecca Keatley as Fairy Moonbeam and Sam Rabone as Nurse Nellie. www.lichfieldgarrick.com Sat 3rd December 10am-1pm

Festive Family Funday

The Brewhouse Arts Centre, Burton Come and marvel at our handmade decorations and then create your own gifts, treats and baubles. We’ll have stories around the “fireplace”, live interactive music, plus lots of hands on yuletide activities and treats. We may even have a special visit from the man himself! www.brewhouse.co.uk Sun 4th December 12pm-4pm

Christmas Family Day

Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Rd, Hednesford WS12 1TD Come along to our Christmas event, craft activities, workshops, displays, puppet shows and maybe a visit from a very important person! FREE (small charges apply for some activities) www.wlct.org

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Wed 7th - Sat 10th December

Wind in the Willows

Prince of Wales Theatre, Cannock Follow the adventures of Toad, Rat, Mole, Badger and their friendsas they battle their adversaries, the weasels and stoats from the Wild Wood. This classic tale is given a festive Christmas twist by CWAGMS that will delight all the family. Box office 01543 578 762 Thu 8th December - Sun 8th January

Aladdin the ‘Wok and Roll’ Panto

Stafford Gatehouse Theatre The whole family will be tapping their toes and clicking their fingers whilst enjoying all the magic, slapstick and audience participation of a traditional panto. www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk Sat 10th - Sun 11th December 10am4.15pm

Children’s Victorian Christmas Santa Trail

Tamworth Castle Meet the Victorian household readying themselves for Santa’s annual visit. With the help of the Castle servants you will hunt for Santa around the building. Help the cook make Christmas pudding, join the butler preparing for Santa’s midnight feast and the housemaid decorating the Castle, before entering Santa’s grotto to receive a surprise gift. www.tamworthcastle.co.uk Tue 13th - Sat 24th December

Dear Santa

Garrick Theatre, Lichfield Santa is determined to deliver the most fantastic Christmas present to Sarah. But he doesn’t get it right straight away! With the help of his cheeky Elf, he finally settles on something ‘perfect’, just in time for Christmas Eve. Rod Campbell’s ‘ Dear Santa’ is an ideal introduction to theatre for those aged 2 to 7 years old; sure to be one Christmas present children and parents alike will never forget.

You’ll also meet Santa himself after the show! www.lichfieldgarrick.com

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December

Tue 13th December 1.30 & 6.30pm

Santa And The Pirates (That Don’t Want Christmas!)

The Brewhouse Arts Centre, Burton Santa is having trouble this year - somebody has stolen his naughty list! When the pirates of the good ship ‘Christmas Cheer’ offer to help him find it, he must decide, with the help of the children, who has been good and who has been naughty! But can you ever really trust a pirate?!? With pieces of eight at stake, a lost Rudolph - and Santa all at sea will Christmas be able to go ahead at all this year? www.brewhouse.co.uk Thu 15th - Thu 22nd December

Jack and the Beanstalk

Tamworth Castle Live from a Big Top in Tamworth Castle Grounds! www.tamworthartsandevents.co.uk Fri 16th - Fri 30th December

Snow White and the Seven Dwarves Sutton Coldfield Town Hall With exciting filmed effects see the Wicked Queen talk to her magic mirror and cast her magical spells in the castle dungeon. Little ones will be delighted by the dwarfs and will love booing and hissing at the Wicked Queen’s side-kick, Horace the Henchman. www.townhallsuttoncoldfield.co.uk Sat 17th - Tue 20th December 10am-4.15pm

Children’s Victorian Christmas Santa Trail Tamworth Castle Meet the Victorian household readying themselves for Santa’s annual visit. With the help of the Castle servants you will hunt for Santa around the building. Help the cook make Christmas pudding, join the butler preparing for Santa’s midnight feast and the housemaid decorating the Castle, before entering Santa’s grotto to receive a surprise gift www.tamworthcastle.co.uk 12

Wed 21st - Sat 24th December

Santa in Love

Stafford Gatehouse Theatre £9 a ticket, no concessions. Meet Santa after the event! every child will receive a gift. www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk Fri 22nd - Fri 30th December

Jack and the Beanstalk

Prince of Wales Theatre, Cannock The enduring story of Jack and the Beanstalk sees young Jack trying to make the family’s fortune. He trades Daisy the cow on the way to market for some magic beans that grow into a giant beanstalk. After scaling it, Jack discovers a giant castle full of treasures including a hen that lays golden eggs and a magical harp. Will Jack escape with the treasure or will he end up in the giant’s pot?

Traditional panto is guaranteed with lots of laughs, stunning sets and costumes, beautiful music and songs and lots of audience participation.

Box Office: 01543 578 762 Tue 27th December 2.30pm

Cinderella

Best Western Moor Hall Hotel, Moor Hall Drive, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield B75 6LN Will Cinderella make it to the Ball in time?

Will she get to be with her handsome Prince Charming? Only time will tell in this fun Christmas production. There will be fancy dress prizes for the best child costumes! www.moorhallhotel.co.uk Thu 29th December 2.30-4.30pm

Beauty and the Beast

Best Western Moor Hall Hotel, Moor Hall Drive, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield B75 6LN We invite you to be our guest for this tale as old as time, Beauty and the Beast.

Packed with songs, slapstick, silliness, breathtaking special effects, colourful costumes, audience participation and all the fairytale magic of traditional pantomime, this fun-filled extravaganza is guaranteed to delight the whole family. www.moorhallhotel.co.uk

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December

We are a Starfish accredited swim school of excellence providing the best introduction to the skill of swimming for children aged 12 weeks - 4 years.

Our lessons are in warm pools with fully qualified STA instructors in the water with you at all times to make your lessons as fun and enjoyable as possible.

Aqualympic Babies www.aqualympic.co.uk e: stuart@aqualympic.co.uk Tel: 07949922085

At Helen O’ Grady Drama Academy, our unique, world-wide programme will improve the self esteem , confidence, interpersonal skills for all children. As well as having a wonderful time and fun via development through drama.

The curriculum is guaranteed to develop children’s speech, language and communication skills!

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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

10.30-11.15 9.45-10.30 10-10.45 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

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

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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Burton on Trent

Most classes are Term-Time only

Barton u Needwood Parent & Toddler

10-11.30am 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 Free trial

Barton Toddler Group 9.15-11am Thu St James’ Church Hall

Branston Parent & Toddler

9.45-11.15am Tue Branston Village Hall

Baby Sensory

10am/ 11.15am 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,

Harvey Girls (young mums) 12.30-2.30pm Thu Riverside Church, High St

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

Anslow Parent & Toddler 1.30-3.15pm Thu Village Hall

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

TinyTalk Baby Signing

Chatter Tots 1.30-2.30pm Wed

2-4pm Tue

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

Puddle Ducks

2-4pm Friday 9am-12pm Saturday & Sunday DW SPorts, Unit 11 Middleway Park T: 01332 605720 www.puddleducks.com derbyshire@puddleducks.com

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 Lane

Stretton Pram Club

Draycott

in the Clay

Tots Corner Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Wed Village Hall

Walton on Trent C of E Primary

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

TinyTalk Baby Signing

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

10.30-12.30pm Tue

Chatter Tots

10.30-11.30am Wed

Dads 4 Dads Group

10am-12pm Sat Winshill Resource Centre

Moira

Tums to Tots drop in

Baby Sensory

9.30-11.30am Tue

10am/ 11.15am Mon Moira Village Hall

Winshill Mini Fun Factory

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

Parent & Toddler 2-3pm Fri

Winshill

Hilton

Rolleston Playgroup

1.30-3pm Tue Main Street, Walton on Trent

10-11.30am Wed Winshill Methodist Church

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

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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

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Lichfield & Tamworth

Most classes are Term-Time only

Burntwood Hammerwich Toddler

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

Emmanuel Toddlers

9.15-11.15am Tue Emmanuel Christian Centre

TinyTalk Baby Signing

10-11am Wed Free trial class Little Lambs 10-11.30am Mon/Fri Tesco Extra Community Room Redwood Community Centre YogaBugs 1.45-2.30pm Thu Bright Stars Playgroup Lichfield Golf & Country Club 9.30-11.30am Mon/Fri (walking-3.5yr)

Twiglets Toddler Nature Group (2-5 yr) 9.30-11am Tue

Childminder Drop In

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

9.30-11.30am Thu Spark Boney Hay, Chorley Rd WS7 Baby Sensory 10am/ 11.15am/ 12.45pm Fri Grandparent’s Playgroup Curborough Community Centre 1-3pm Mon DASH Discover Autism Support Aqualympics 7-9pm 1st Mon of mth 5.45-6.45pm Fri (3+) Playtime Playgroup Aquababies 11.45am-12.45pm Sat 10-11.30am Tue Netherstowe High School Lunch Bunch 12.30-2.30pm Tue

Little Owls Baby Sensory

(0-2 yr) 10-11.30am Wed Breastfeeding Cafe 1-2pm Wed PANDAS 10-11.30am Thu Postnatal depression support Horizon 9.30-11.30am Thu Single Parent Support

Tamworth

Lichfield Childminder Drop In 9.30-11.30am Mon

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

9.30-11.30am Tue Baby & Toddler 10-11.30am Wed Old & Young Play 1-3pm Thu Bumps to Babes (u21) 1-3pm Thu Lichfield Twins Club 1.30-4 Fri Charnwood Children’s Centre

Christchurch Under 5s 1.30-3pm Mon Martin Heath Hall 16

Dosthill Parent & Tots Group

9-11am Thu Dosthill Baptist Ch, Cadogan Rd

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

Aqualympics Aquababies 9-10am Sun Wilnecote High School

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

YogaBugs 4-4.45pm (3-7 yr)

5-5.45pm (8-12 yr) Wed Whittington Village Hall, Langton Cresc WS14 9LR

Whittington Baby & Toddler

Activity Session

9.15-11am Mon/Wed

Family Support Grp 9-11am Fri St Martin’s Church, Stonydelph

Midday Mayhem Young Parents Fazeley Parent & Tots 25 yrs & under 12-2pm Fri Spark Springhill, Mossbank Ave

Community Cafe 10am-12pm Fri Glascote Child’n Ctr, Hawksworth

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

10-11.30am Thu Whittington Village Hall

Helen O’Grady

5.30-6.30/6.30-7.30pm Fri Thomas Spencer Hall

Activity Session

9.15-11.30am Tue/Thu Belgrave Fire Station Sensory Play 1-2.30pm Tue/ Fri Fun to Talk 1-2.30pm Wed Leyfield’s Children’s Centre, Masefield Drive

Fit Tots 1-3pm Tue Parent & Tots Group

9.30-11.15am Wed Sacred Heart Ch, Glascote Heath

Activity Session 12.30-2.30 Wed St Francis Church, Leyfields

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

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Stafford & Cannock

Most classes are Term-Time only

Abbotts Bromley Aqualympics 5-6pm Wed (3+)

Abbots Bromley School

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

Create & Play 9.30-11.30am Fri Create Community Hub

Breastfeeding Support Group

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

Childminder Stay & Play

Doxey Tuneful Tots 10-11.30am Tue

Sutton Centre

9.30-11.30am Thu Western Springs Children’s Centre

Wriggles & Giggles

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

Hednesford

SA Playgroup 9.30-11.30am Mon Out Into Nature Mud Kitchen

9.30-11.30am Fri Ridware Rascals 10-11.30am Fri Salvation Army Rugeley Cricket Club booking only Ridware Village Hall, Uttoxeter Rd Family Focus 9.30-11.30am Wed Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall Play & Stay 9.30-11 Thu/Fri Family Focus 9.30-11.30am Thu Brocton Little Friends 10am-12pm St Paul’s Church Hall Mother & Toddler 10-11.30 Wed 3rd Fri of Mth, Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Rd 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

Stay & Play 10-11.30am Fri

Pye Green Community Centre

Helen O’Grady 11am-12pm Sat

Hayes 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

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Aqualympics Mon-Fri (3+)

Aquababies 1.15-2.15pm Sat Staffordshire University Academy

Hixon 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

Penkridge Aqualympics 4-6pm Fri (3+) Aquababies 1.30-3.30pm Sun Penkridge Leisure Centre

Rugeley Happy Tots 9.30-11.30am Tue Rugeley Community Cente

Helen O’Grady 4-5pm Tue

Brereton Ravenhill Parish Hall

Stafford

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

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

9.45-11am Wed

Development & Play

1-2.30pm 1st Tue of month

Stafford Twins Group

9.30-11.30am Thu Families First at Faraday Road

Cafe Tots 11am-2pm Mon-Fri Rising Brook Church Berkswich Toddler 1.30-3pm Tue Methodist Church Hall Praise and Play 10-11am Wed

St Mary’s Church

Helen O’Grady 4-5pm Wed Walton Village Hall Sticky Fingers 9.45-11.30am Thu Stafford Baptist Church

Mumsnbabes 9.30-11.30am Fri Weston Village Hall

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

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Sutton Coldfield

Most classes are Term-Time only

TinyTalk 9.30am (18 mth+), 10.45am (0-2yr) Mon Chester Road Baptist Church, B73 5HU Free trial class

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

Britwell Playgroup 9.30-11.30am Mon

Wylde Green United Reform Ch

TinyTalk Fri 9.30-10.30am (18mth+) 10.45-11.45am (0-2yr) Free trial class Four Oaks Methodist Church B74 2UU

Rainbow Rhyme 10-10.45am Mon (mixed age)

Rainbow Rhyme 10-10.45am (mixed age) Fri

Leighswood Childcare, Broadmeadow, Aldridge

Stay & Play 10-11.30am Mon (under 3’s)

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

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 Young Parents Group 1.30-3pm Tue 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

Aqualympics Aquababies 1-2pm Wed Newhall Primary School

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

Rainbow Rhyme

The Milk Bar Breastfeeding Support 10-11.30am Thu

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

YogaBugs 11am (walk-2yr)/ 11.30am (2-3.5 yr) Thu Streetly Community Centre 1.30pm (walk-2yr)/ 2pm (2-3.5 yr) Thu Mere Green Community Centre

Inspirational, live music sessions for children from birth to 5 years Public Classes - Parties - Family Workshops Nurseries - Schools - Playgroups Aldridge - Brownhills - North Birmingham Streetly - Sutton Coldfield - Walsall

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

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