Lots for Tots South Staffordshire & Sutton Coldfield issue 14

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Welcome to Issue 14...

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Happy 2017! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas & New Year.

Issue 14

Winter 2017

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Lots for Feb Half Term & Mother’s Day

Events, gift ideas

With the temperature dropping, it’s a quiet time of year & we don’t blame you for staying in & keeping warm.

However we all need some fresh air & a change of scenery so for those times when you really need to get out of the house we’ve found some great things to do. There’s live lambing at National Forest Adventure Farm, some great kids theatre at Lichfield Garrick & brilliant ideas for Mother’s Day gifts to treasure forever at the Mug Tug Barton Marina. For outdoor fun, try Woodland Beasties classes in Swinfen & Uttoxeter as well as our active indoor classes advertised. Tell us what you’re up to on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ lotsfortotssouthstaffordshire or scan the logo above to Facebook message us directly.

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January

Mon 16th January 10am-12pm

Messy Mondays

Brewhouse Arts Theatre, Union St, Burton upon Trent DE14 1EB For pre-schoolers and their families. Parents, grandparents and carers are all invited to our monthly events which offer a combination of singing, storytelling, movement and play.

Our range of creative activities are sure to bring a smile to your child’s face, whilst providing opportunity’s to bond, learn and meet new friends. £3 includes drink & biscuit for children. www.brewhouse.co.uk Tue 17th January 3.30-4.30pm

Chatterbooks

Atherstone Library, Long St, Atherstone CV9 Free event. Encouraging children, from ages four to twelve, to take pleasure in reading.

Book talk, fun games and crafts.

T: 0300 555 8171 www.warwickshire.gov.uk Wed 18th January 7.30pm

Spark Burntwood Volunteer Evening Springhill Primary School, Mossbank Avenue, Burntwood WS7 4UN Have you thought about volunteering? Are you good at organising? Cleaning? Event planning? Are you savvy on the computer?

Or would just like to get your teeth into something different? Spark is a Community run children’s centre and relies solely on volunteers. There are lots of activities for the under 5’s and their families. Why not come along to the next Spark volunteer meeting and find out what it’s all about! If you know anyone who maybe interested please invite them too. Spark wouldn’t exist without it’s wonderful volunteers!

Tel 07800768277 www.sparkburntwood.co.uk Thu 26th January 5-6pm

Chinese New Year

Swadlincote Library DE11 9DG Celebrate Chinese New Year ~ the Year of the Rooster, make lanterns, zodiac wheels or dragons not forgetting to see what 4

your fortune cookie predicts! Roosters are hardworking, resourceful, courageous and talented, this workshop is suitable for accompanied children aged 5+.

Booking essential T: 01629 533013 www.derbyshire.gov.uk/libraries Thu 26th - Sun 29th January

Cinderella

Prince of Wales Theatre, Cannock Cannock Chase Drama Society return for their annual pantomime with one of the most enchanting fairy tales of all. This lavish production includes a pony to take the carriage to the ball and truly ensures that when Cinderella transfers her rags to a breathtaking ballgown that it is a magical moment. Full of up to date musical numbers and comedy this is all round family entertainment not to be missed.

Box office 01785 715 368 Sat 28th January 11am-4pm

Big Garden Birdwatch Taster Day Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Rd, Hednesford WS12 1TD Join us for our Big Garden Birdwatch taster event in beautiful surroundings. As well as trying out our binoculars and telescopes to spot wildlife, families can take part in some fun activities on the day for free! Get tips and advice on giving nature a home in your local patch, find out about our kids club, or even become a member. Head back to your own garden, and join thousands of others in taking part in the national survey Big Garden Birdwatch. We’ll provide you with everything you need at our event, so you can record the wildlife in your garden for an hour, over the weekend of 28-30th January. It really helps us to monitor nature where you live! www.wlct.org Mon 30th January 10-11.30am

Autism West Midlands Coffee Morning Our Place Community Hub, Farthing Lane, Sutton Coldfield B72 1RN Raising awareness & understanding of Autism. Tel 0121 354 4080

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Stall bookings now open

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

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08456 436 831

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February

Tue 7th - Sat 11th February

Classes in Stafford & Fulford

Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood Sutton Coldfield Town Hall, Upper Clifton Road, Sutton Coldfield B73 6AB Legend tells the story of courage and friendship as Robin and his trusted band of Merry Men try to outfox the greedy Sheriff of Nottingham. Meanwhile, Nurse Nellie Nickerlastic is desperately trying to protect the Babes from the clutches of the Sheriff’s bungling henchmen, Snivel and Grovel.

Cram-packed with comedy, this true pantomime version offers plenty of Chorus involvement, audience participation and honest-to-goodness family fun! www.livebrum.co.uk Sat 11th - Sun 26th February

New Life at the Farm

National Forest Adventure Farm, Tatenhill, Burton, DE13 9SJ This February half term holiday the adventure farm welcome new life. You can take part in lamb feeding and meet the other baby animals including piglets, chick and calves. You may even be able to see a lamb being born in our Lambing Live tent. Also Farmer Fogg needs your help around the Farm including planting seeds, build scarecrows and mending his tractor www.adventurefarm.co.uk Sat 11th February - Sun 26th March

Winter Welly Trail

Ilam Park, Asbourne DE6 2AZ This February school holiday visit Ilam Park and explore the great outdoors together.

Dogs on leads welcome. The trail is suitable for buggies but may include mud, puddles and grassy slopes. No booking needed, just pick up a trail map for £1 from the shop at Ilam Park. Ideal for families with children over 3yrs. Wear warm clothing and footwear for the trail. www.nationaltrust.org.uk 6

07967 286271 leesemott@singandsign.co.uk www.singandsign.com Mon 13th February 10am-12pm

Messy Mondays

Brewhouse Arts Theatre, Union St, Burton upon Trent DE14 1EB For pre-schoolers and their families. Parents, grandparents and carers are all invited to our monthly events which offer a combination of singing, storytelling, movement and play.

Our range of creative activities are sure to bring a smile to your child’s face, whilst providing opportunity’s to bond, learn and meet new friends. £3 includes drink & biscuit for children. www.brewhouse.co.uk Thu 16th - Fri 17th February

Wendy and Peter Pan

Prince of Wales Theatre, Cannock Wendy Darling and her brothers are going on an adventure to Neverland to find their brother Tom. Peter Pan the heroic, clumsy yet charming ‘pirate killer’ kust wants to play and hates making plans. Will he change for Wendy and help her on her adventure or will his life long mission to kill Captain Hook get in the way? Split Mask Theatre ( in association with Nick Hern Books) welcomes you to a modern adaptation of this classic tale. This Neverland is full of chavvy fairies, bacon sarnie loving lost boys, pongy pirates and heroic females. Suitable for the whole family.

Box office 01785 715 368

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Woodland Beasties

Enjoy learning and exploring in the great outdoors.

Woodland Beasties is a forest school education company set up and run by us, Sarah and Val, two local mums and both fully qualified Forest School Practitioners. We believe in getting as many people outside, in all weathers, to enjoy learning and exploring in the great outdoors. Getting outdoors, getting offline and reconnecting with nature has significant benefits for everyone.

Watching and helping children develop and grow, being part of some experiences that they will never forget is truly amazing! From toasting marshmallows on a camp fire to getting our toes out and squishing them in the mud to make mud art, we have so much fun, it’s really the best job in the world!

We run a variety of different activities for all ages, from weekly playgroups, birthday parties to woodland experience days and family events.

We’ve also just launched a new Saturday Morning Forest Club, which will run on the last Saturday of

each month. Our experience days and forest clubs provide a great opportunity for parents to enjoy learning forest school skills with their children, including fire lighting, campfire cooking, shelter building and using a variety of tools.

Just remember, there’s no such thing as bad weather, as long as you’ve got the right clothes! We’ll be out rain or shine and we’d love for you to join us too.

CLASSES IN SWINFEN & UTTOXETER

EVENTS PLAYGROUPS BIRTHDAY PARTIES BESPOKE GROUP SESSIONS NURSERY & SCHOOL SESSIONS SUMMER FOREST SCHOOL EXPERIENCE DAYS ...activities to let their imagination roar info@woodlandbeasties.com www.woodlandbeasties.com

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Lots on Local... February Sat 18th - Sun 26th February 11-4pm

Enchanted Forest Week

Biddulph Grange Garden, Grange Rd, Bidulph ST8 7SD Wear your best elfin hat or fairy wings and follow the trail through the Woodland Walk. Use your fairy magic to make some enchanted forest crafts and your own magic Victorian fairy or elfin picture. There are over 400 steps throughout the garden and areas of the Woodland Walk are muddy.

Wear suitable outdoor clothing. www.nationaltrust.org.uk Tue 21st - Sat 25th February Tue 21st February 9.30am - 12noon

Derby High Primary School Open Morning

Derby High School, Hillsway, Littleover, Derby, DE23 3DT Visit the staff and pupils at Derby High School in their new building. Everyone welcome. For more details contact the School.

Tel: 01332 514267 E: admissions@derbyhigh.derby.sch.uk

Jack & the Beanstalk Brewhouse Arts Theatre, Union St, Burton upon Trent DE14 1EB Something’s not right in the village of Old Windy Bottom. The Villagers live in fear of the Giant, Buster Gut Bucket. Even King Hubert and Queen Hyacinth are powerless to stop his wicked ways. But one villager has had enough. Jack is determined to stop the Giant in his tracks once and for all. Presented

by Burton Amateur Stage Entertainers. www.brewhouse.co.uk Thu 23rd February 2pm

Morgan & West Spiffing Kids Show Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate St Stafford ST16 2LT Mixing brain boggling illusion and good old fashioned tom-foolery, Morgan & West present a show for all the family, where magic 8

and silliness abound! Fun for ages five to 105! www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk Fri 24th February 2.30pm

So You Think You Know About Dinosaurs?

Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate St Stafford ST16 2LT An interactive show where children will be given the chance to ask questions and show off their dinosaur knowledge to the audience. Using film footage from the BBC’s ‘Planet Dinosaur’, Ben will talk about the deadliest predators that ever roamed the planet and the ones that, 65 million years ago, would have walked right where they are sitting now. www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk Sat 25th February 7.30pm

The Jungle Book

Lichfield Garrick Theatre, Castle Dyke, Lichfield WS13 6HR Calling Wolf-cubs everywhere, Rudyard Kipling’s “The Jungle Book” is getting the Oddsocks treatment!

Enjoy the comical adventures of Mowgli the man cub as he battles to survive and become the leader of the pack.

Based on stories from “The Jungle Book” with a big helping of Oddsocks humour, Mowgli’s mates, Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther and Kaa the python all help to outwit his enemies and help him learn the law of the jungle. Mixing it with madcap monkeys, escaping the crazy Cobra and seeing off the terrifying Tiger Shere Kahn!

A fantastic, empowering story for all ages that will warm your heart and lift your spirits. Music, muppetry, laughter and excitement all mixed-up to make a memorable experience for the whole tribe. www.lichfieldgarrick.com Box Office 01543 412121

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The Mug Tug Sponsored by Old Vicarage School

Fantastic presents for Mums, Grandmas & Nannas Why not give your Mum a very special personalised Gift?

We put your little one hand or foot prints on to a wide variety of ceramic pots, personalise it to how you like and then glaze and fire it for a hardwearing usable gift. From a variety of shaped vases, mugs, plaques, platters and photo frames with numerous design options there will be something that will thrill

everyone.

Based on a Narrowboat at Barton Marina, just 10 minutes south of Burton-on-Trent, we are permanently moored all year round.

Bookings are advised to make sure staff are available to help.

Call 01283 711341 to book or visit www.themugtug.co.uk

We make it for you: Make it yourself:

For all children aged from 0 to 100 years!

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

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

www.themugtug.co.uk

01283 711341

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

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March

Mon 27th February 10-11.30am

Sat 25th - Sun 26th March

Autism West Midlands Coffee Morning

The First Hippo on the Moon

Our Place Community Hub, Farthing Lane, Sutton Coldfield B72 1RN Raising awareness & understanding of Autism.

Tel 0121 354 4080

Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate St Stafford ST16 2LT From Number One best selling Children’s author David Walliams comes an explosively funny space adventure for children of 3 and up. Two big hippos. One ENORMOUS dream. Who can make it to the moon first? www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk

Fri 3rd March 5.30pm

The Giant Jam Sandwich Foxt Village Hall, ST10 2HN Presented by New Perspectives Theatre.

One of the most loved children’s picture books brought to life on stage to enthral a new generation. One hot summer’s day, four million noisy, nasty wasps invade the quiet village of Itching Down, stinging all about them. Superbly funny and clever this enchanting production is everything children’s theatre should be. www.liveandlocal.org.uk Mon 13th March 10am-12pm

Messy Mondays

Brewhouse Arts Theatre, Union St, Burton upon Trent DE14 1EB For pre-schoolers and their families. Parents, grandparents and carers are all invited to our monthly events which offer a combination of singing, storytelling, movement and play.

Our range of creative activities are sure to bring a smile to your child’s face, whilst providing opportunity’s to bond, learn and meet new friends. £3 includes drink & biscuit for children. www.brewhouse.co.uk Wed 22nd March 1pm & 4pm

Mr Bloom’s Nursery Live

Victoria Hall, Bagnall St, Hanley, Stoke-onTrent ST1 3AD Featuring all of the much loved elements of the TV show, Mr Bloom will be joined by all his gardening friends & his trusty machine ‘The Compostarium’. Using song, play and interaction Mr Bloom’s Nursery is a fun and inspiring show with strong educational values which will entertain parents and tiddlers alike! www.atgtickets.com 10

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

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

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Saturday 22nd April 10am-2.30pm

Riverside Centre Riverside Road Pride Park

Derby DE24 8HY

£3 VIP tickets inc. Goody bag worth £15, pre-reg only

www.bumptofive.co.uk Library Sessions

Term Time Only

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 Rugeley Shenstone

Tots Library Wilnecote

Toy Library

10.30-11.15 9.45-10.30 10-10.45 11-11.45 10-10.45 10-10.45

Tue Wed Fri 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 Uttoxeter

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

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Are you aware that you do not have to use the services of a registrar to conduct a naming ceremony?

Using a celebrant means you have the choice of where your celebrations take place- it could be in your home, in a village hall – it does not need to be held in a licensed venue.

Ali, from Cariad personal ceremonies is able to offer you a completely unique, bespoke ceremony. Written and delivered

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personally for each family.

A naming ceremony can also be incorporated into other ceremonies such as a Renewal of Vows or a Marriage ceremony.

Please look at my website for more details on how amazing and low cost your ceremony can be.

Tel: 07961 668996 www.cariad-personalceremonies.co.uk

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December

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- Delayed Gross Motor Development - Coordination Difficulties - Cerebral Palsy - Down Syndrome

You receive 18 pieces from our new season collection, earn commission, with no balance to pay at the end of the season and then a new wardrobe of clothes every 6 months!

- Muscular Dystrophy

French Fashion not available on the High Street

- Musculoskeletal and Joint Pain

Call Jacque today for an informal chat!

07881 622301 www.facebook.com/maisongraceclothing

- Spina Bifida - Acquired Brain Injury - Stroke - Post-Surgical - Biomechanical Problems

Please get in touch about any other conditions.

T: 07884 281623 E: enquiries@threespiresphysiotherapy.co.uk www.threespiresphysiotherapy.co.uk @LichfieldPhysio

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w Indoor pool, spa, gym & beauty rooms w Cycle hire, mini golf, tennis and woodland walks w Huge indoor soft play centre & outdoor adventure playground

w Perfect for couples, families & celebrations w Stunning woodland location close to Chatsworth House

10am-2.30pm

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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

Church Hall, Guild St 14

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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 Bright Stars Playgroup

9.30-11am Mon Boney Hay Primary School

Hammerwich Toddler

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

Christchurch Under 5s

Fun to Talk 1-2.30pm Wed

Emmanuel Toddlers

Fit Tots 1-3pm Tue Parent & Tots Group

Leyfield’s Children’s Centre, Masefield Drive

1.30-3pm Mon Martin Heath Hall

9.15-11.15am Tue Emmanuel Christian Centre

TinyTalk Baby Signing

10-11am Wed Free trial class

Activity Session 12.30-2.30 Wed

Breastfeeding Support

Baby Gurgles Sensory Play

Little Lambs 10-11.30am Mon/Fri Tesco Extra Community Room

Redwood Community Centre

Spark Babies 10-11.30 Mon

(Pregnancy-Pre Crawling)

11.15am-12.45pm Wed Tesco Extra Community room

9.30-11.30 Mon/Fri

YogaBugs 1.45-2.30pm Thu

Childminder Drop in Spark Baby Bistro Breastfeeding Cafe 11.45am-1pm Mon

Grandparent’s Playgroup

1-3pm Mon DASH Discover Autism Support 7-9pm 1st Mon of mth

Playtime Playgroup

10-11.30am Tue 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 PANDAS 10-11.30am Thu Postnatal depression support Horizon 9.30-11.30am Thu Single Parent Support

9.30-11.15am Wed Sacred Heart Ch, Glascote Heath

Lichfield Golf & Country Club (walking-3.5yr)

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

St Francis Church, Leyfields

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

YogaBugs 4-4.45pm (3-7 yr)

Swinfen Woodland Beasties Tue/ Fri Playgroup 10.30am-12pm

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

Midday Mayhem Young Parents Heart o’ Country Shopping Village Whittington Baby & Toddler 25 yrs & under 12-2pm Fri Spark Springhill, Mossbank Ave

Lichfield Childminder Drop In

10-11.30am Thu Whittington Village Hall

Tamworth Activity Session

9.15-11am Mon/Wed

Family Support Grp 9-11am Fri

9.30-11.30am Mon

St Martin’s Church, Stonydelph

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

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

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

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Activity Session

9.15-11.30am Tue/Thu Belgrave Fire Station Sensory Play 1-2.30pm Tue/ Fri

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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

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Stafford

Tuneful Tots 10-11.30am Tue Sutton Centre

Little Doves 9.30-10.15am Mon

Great Wyrley

Sing & Sign 9.45/11/12.15 Mon

Ridware Rascals 10-11.30am Fri Twins Club 12.30-2.30pm Mon Ridware Village Hall, Uttoxeter Rd Landywood Children’s Centre

Brocton

1.30-3.30pm Thu Waterhouses Bungalow Fulford Village Hall

NCT Bumps & Babies 10-12 Mon

Breastfeeding Group 1.30-3 Mon Amy’s Story & Play 1-2.30 Mon

Hednesford

Mother & Toddler 10-11.30 Wed SA Playgroup 9.30-11.30am Mon 9.45-11am Wed Salvation Army Development & Play

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

Family Focus 9.30-11.30am Wed 1-2.30pm 1st Tue of month Stafford Twins Group Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall Little Friends 10am-12pm 3rd Fri of Mth, Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Rd

Hixon

Jelly Beans, Bumps, Babies & Huntington Grandparents & Little Buddies 10am-12pm Thu Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Thu Hixon Memorial Hall, High St 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

Norton Canes Baby Stay & Play

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

Rugeley

9.30-11.30am Thu Sing & Sign Thu 10am (7mth+) 11.10am (14mth+) 12.20pm (2mth+) Families First at Faraday Road ST16 3NQ

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

9.45-11.30am Wed/Fri

Mucky Pups Messy Play 1.30-3pm Wed

Treasure Seekers

1-3pm Thu Silkmore Children’s Centre

Praise and Play 10-11am Wed

1.15-2.45pm Mon/Tue

Stay & Play 10-11.30 Tue

9.30-11.30am Tue

Breastfeeding Support Group

Sticky Fingers 9.45-11.30am Thu

Childminder Stay & Play

Mumsnbabes 9.30-11.30am Fri

Jellie Tots Play & Stay 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

1.15-2.45pm Thu

St Mary’s Church

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

Stafford Baptist Church

Weston Village Hall 9.30-11.30am Thu Western Springs Children’s Centre

Wriggles & Giggles

Stay & Play 10-11.30am Thu

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

Woodland Beasties 10.30-12 Thu

St Paul’s Church Hall 18

Uttoxeter

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

Uttoxeter Library, High St

Denstone College Prep School

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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

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

Britwell Playgroup 9.30-11.30am Mon Wylde Green United Reform Ch

Rainbow Rhyme 10-10.45am (mixed age) Fri

Rainbow Rhyme 10-10.45am Mon (mixed age)

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

Leighswood Childcare, Broadmeadow, Aldridge

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

Parent & Toddler Group 10am-12pm Mon

Falcon Lodge Chapel, Reddicap Heath Road

Parent & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Tue/Thu Four Oaks Methodist Church 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

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

Rainbow Rhyme

Inspirational, live music sessions for children from birth to 5 years

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

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

Public Classes - Parties - Family Workshops Nurseries - Schools - Playgroups Aldridge - Brownhills - North Birmingham Streetly - Sutton Coldfield - Walsall

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

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

Contact Sarah

07917 607008

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