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Spring has finally sprung! This issue brings you family fun from April to June. Spring is the ideal time to explore what Staffordshire has to offer. Inside you’ll find lots of activities to keep your tots entertained over Easter and beyond, including a chance to meet the Easter Bunny himself down at the National Forest Adventure Farm! If April showers arrive, why not give a new indoor class or playgroup a try? Turn to our Lots on Weekly section to see what’s happening in your local area. I hope you enjoy the activities we’ve collected for you. If you contact any of the businesses featured in the magazine please tell them that you saw them in Lots for Tots. It helps us to keep bringing you all this fantastic information every quarter. Finally, don’t forget Father’s Day on Sunday 21st June!
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March-April
Every Friday 10.30am-12pm
Tue 31st March 4-5.30pm
Wildlings at the Wolseley Centre
Muddy Wildchild! Afterschool Club
Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge,ST17 0WT Wildlings is a playgroup with a twist in our outdoor classroom every Friday. Suitable for children aged 6 months - 5 years. All sessions include a hot drink for adults, plus juice and snacks for children. £5.50 per child, £3.50 for additional siblings. Booking recommended. www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events
Muddy Boots Gardening Project, behind 67 Branston Road, Burton on Trent, DE14 3BY Join us for wildlife themed games, crafts, gardening and a campfire to celebrate the end of term. Parent or guardian must be present for session. Booking essential. £1 per child. www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events
Thu 26th March 1.30-3pm
Pre-School Easter Fun Day
Denstone College Preparatory School at Smallwood Manor, Uttoxeter, ST14 8NS Everyone is welcome to our Easter Fun Day which includes an Easter egg hunt, bouncy castle and inflatable slide, Easter crafts and activities, Easter story and song time. We’ll also be holding an Easter Bonnet Parade competition so come with your best homemade Easter Bonnet! There will also be the opportunity to visit our pre-school and reception classes, and our beautiful grounds. Call or email to book your child’s FREE place! Tel 01889 562083 registrar@denstoneprep.co.uk Sat 28th March 10am-12pm
Wildfamilies Explore @ Broad Meadow Broad Meadow Local Nature Reserve, Lincoln Avenue, Tamworth, B79 7YL Come along and join us for some outdoor fun! Meet at the postbox in Lincoln Avenue, B79 7YL. FREE session, booking essential. www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events Sun 29th March 1-3pm
Easter Egg Hunt
Great Haywood Under 5s at Anson Primary School, Main Rd, Great Haywood, ST18 0SU Everyone welcome to our annual Easter egg hunt around our beautiful village. Then join us back at playgroup for bouncy castle fun, refreshments, treats & prizes for all children. £3 per family. Tel 07976 097824
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Fri 3rd April 10-11am & 11.30am-12.30pm
Little Saplings Sensory Play
National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, Burton upon Trent, DE13 7AR As we move into the Spring months, join us for an egg-citing pre-Easter session of story telling and creative play, centred around nature springing to life. An interactive, fun session designed to promote social skills through, craft activities, creative play and physical activities. For babies, toddlers and preschool children. £2.50 per child, booking essential. Tel 01283 245100 www.thenma.org.uk Sat 4th - Sun 19th April 10.30am-4.30pm
Easter Trail
Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum, Lichfield, WS13 6LG Easter-themed family fun for the school holidays. £1 per trail pack. www.samueljohnsonbirthplace.org.uk Sat 4th - Sun 19th April 10.30am-3pm
Egg Hunt at Tamworth Castle
Tamworth Castle, The Holloway, B79 7NA Ruby the Castle Dragon has disguised her eggs so that the dastardly dragon hunter will be unable to detect them. As an extra precaution Hafgrim, Ruby’s brother, has hidden the eggs and now cannot find them! Record the egg locations on your quiz sheet to receive a small prize! All in all a fun event and egg-citing way to explore the Castle. No pre-booking necessary. www.tamworthcastle.co.uk
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Sat 4th - Fri 17th April
Easter Eggstravaganza at the National Forest Adventure Farm Tatenhill, Burton on Trent, DE13 9SJ Hop on board the Easter Eggspress tractor ride to Bunny Woods. Follow the Woodland Trail to find the Easter Bunny who’s giving everyone free chocolate. Help bottle feed our lambs and meet our new arrivals in the Lambing Live tent. Plant a bean to take home to grow and follow the clues in our Animal Egg Treasure Hunt. Also meet and feed animals and explore our huge indoor and outdoor play areas. Tel 01283 533933 www.adventurefarm.co.uk
Wed 8th April 11am-3pm
Easter Eggstravaganza Drop In Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Road, Hednesford, WS12 1TD Make eggsellent art and crafts at our drop-in session with an Easter theme. No need to book – just turn up. £2.50. www.museumofcannockchase.org Wed 8th April 10.30am-2pm
Family Easter Egg Hunt
Charnwood Children’s Centre, Purcell Ave, Lichfield, WS13 7PH FREE Easter egg hunt for children under 5. No need to book just drop in. Tel 01543 512024 Wed 8th April 10.30am & 12pm
Baby Disco
Lichfield Garrick, Castle Dyke, WS13 6HR Fun for parents, babies & young children up to the age of 3. Baby Disco will last up to one hour. £7.50 per child, 1 parent free with each ticket. Booking recommended. www.lichfieldgarrick.com Mon 6th - Mon 13th April 11am-4pm
Easter Trails
Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Road, Hednesford, WS12 1TD Self-led Easter trails around the museum and grounds every day during the school holidays. 50p. www.museumofcannockchase.org Tue 7th & Thu 16th April 10am-12pm & 1.30-3.30pm
Secret Garden Drop In
Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge,ST17 0WT Come and discover what creatures live in the grounds of The Wolseley Centre from butterflies to beetles, then plant your own wildflowers and decorate your own wand to add a bit of magic into your garden at home. £3.50 per child. Suitable for 3yrs +. www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events
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Wed 8th & Wed 22nd April 10am - 12pm
Nature Tots
Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge,ST17 0WT Fun nature themed activities for children aged 6 months - 5 years old and their carers. £5.50 per child, £3.50 for additional siblings. Booking recommended. Also 13th & 27th May, 10th & 24th June. www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events Thu 9th April 1.30-3.30pm
Wildfamilies Drop In @ Carver Road Community Park Carver Rd Community Park, Burton on Trent, DE13 0GG Join us for some outdoor fun. Activities may include, bug hunting, natural crafts, den building and much more! Please come dressed for the weather as all activities take place outside. No booking required, simply drop in. FREE session. www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events
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Thu 9th April 10am-12pm
Sat 11th - Thu 16th April 11am-4pm
Wildfamilies - Little Lost Worlds
Easter at Middleton Hall & Gardens
Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge,ST17 0WT Join us for a chance to make your own little lost world for wildlife. From making a mini fairy house or cave to planting wildflowers, you will bring your own secret garden to life.. Suitable for children aged 3yrs+. 0 -2 yr olds welcome to attend for free with a paying older sibling. £5.50 per child, £3.50 per additional child www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events
Middleton Hall, Tamworth, B78 2AE Join us for a family day out, hunting for eggs, decorating your own bonnet and taking in the beauty of the Spring daffodils. £6 adults, under 16s free. www.middleton-hall.co.uk
Thu 9th April 1.30-3.30pm
Milkshake! Live
Prince of Wales Theatre, Church Street, Cannock, WS11 1DE Milkshake Monkey can’t wait to put on a spectacular new musical for you all! But when stage fright hits, his favourite Milkshake friends come to help, creating the most dazzling show you have ever seen! Be part of this fantastic production as you learn the amazing songs and dances with your favourite Milkshake friends, and watch as the music , the lights, the costumes and the stage come together. With great Milkshake friends. anything is possible. Starring Fireman Sam, Noddy, Shimmer & Shine, Digby Dragon, Wissper, Nella the Princess Knight and Floogals, alongside two Milkshake Presenters, this brand-new show has plenty of laughter, audience interation and great fun to get everyone up on their feet! It’s a family show not to be missed. Tel 01543 578762 www.princeofwales.live Sat 11th April 10am-4pm
Carrot Hunt
Ancient High House, Greengate Street, Stafford, ST16 2JA Help the Easter Bunny find all his carrots he has lost around the Ancient High House! Count up all his carrots to claim your Easter surprise. Hunt activity including children’s craft and colouring competition. £2. No booking necessary. Free museum admission. freedom-leisure.co.uk/centres/ancienthighhouse
Sun 12th April 11am-4pm
Easter Dinosaur Egg Hunt
Stafford Castle, Newport Rd, ST16 1DJ The dinosaurs have taken over the Castle! Can you find all of the dinosaur eggs? If you do you’ll get an Easter surprise! Children’s colouring competition £2. No booking necessary. Free admission into the visitor centre and castle. freedom-leisure.co.uk/centres/stafford-castle
Sun 12th April 12-9pm
Lotties Tots Easter Fun Day Pip Club, Fazeley, Tamworth, B78 3SJ Take part in an Easter bonnet parade, Easter egg hunt, games & activities! Browse craft stalls, enjoy a BBQ & win prizes on our tombolas, raffle & duck races. Lottie’s Tots will be 5 years old this year so we’ll be running the Easter Fun Day straight into birthday celebrations, disco & karaoke! Just £1 entry for adults, free for under 12s. www.facebook.com/lottiestotstamworth Sun 12th & Mon 13th April 10am-5pm
Steam Open Day at Claymills Victorian Pumping Station
Meadow Lane, Stretton, Burton on Trent, DE13 0DA Fun for all the family including minature steam engine rides, demonstrations and ‘follow the rat’ trail. Light refreshments available. Adults £6.50, Concessions £5.50 Children £3 & Family £16. Also 9th, 10th, 24th & 25th May. www.claymills.org.uk
Event details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change. Please check with the event organiser before setting out.
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Lego Love with Buddy Bag Foundation Little Green Frog Cafe, Three Spires Shopping Centre, Lichfield, WS13 6HL Come and have a play session with Duplo and Lego. Picnic packs will be available from the café for £4.25 (pre-order when you make your table reservation.) Please reserve a table to ensure you can take part in the picnic. This is a free event but please RSVP so we know how many to expect. You are able to donate your soft-play costs (if applicable) directly to The Buddy Bag Foundation. Also 3rd June. Tel 01543 417298 www.littlegreenfrog.co.uk/reservations Wed 15th April 1-2pm
Tadpole Tales @ the Wolseley Centre Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, ST17 0WT NEW for 2020. On the 3rd Wednesday of the month we’ll immerse ourselves in a popular children’s book through interactive outdoor storytelling, all while exploring nature. Aimed at toddlers 18 months - 5 years. £3.50 per child. Siblings under 18 mths free with paying sibling. Booking essential. Also 20th May & 17th June. www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events Thu 16th April 10am-12pm
Wildfamilies Discover @ Go Garden Meet behind Uttoxeter Leisure Centre, Oldfields Rd, Uttoxeter, ST14 7QL Enjoy some activities about our spikey friend, the hedgehog. We play whatever the weather so please make sure you’re dressed suitably. Drop in session. £1 per child. www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events Sat 18th April 10.30am-12.30pm
Nature Detectives
National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, Burton upon Trent, DE13 7AR The Arboretum is home to a wide variety of wildlife, trees and flowers. Nature loving young visitors can discover more about just some of these amazing living things at our monthly interactive Nature Detectives sessions. Parents/guardians must remain with 8
their children at all times. The session will be held in one of our covered outdoor Discovery Shelters so it is important that all children are appropriately dressed. Booking essential. £2.50 per child. Also 16th May & 20th June. Tel 01283 245100 www.thenma.org.uk Sun 19th April 10.30am-12pm
Weekend Wildlings
Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge,ST17 0WT A weekend session of our popular Wildlings outdoor playgroup for children aged 6 mths5 years. We play whatever the weather so please make sure you’re dressed suitably. £5.50 per child, £3.50 for additional siblings. Booking recommended. Also 17th May & 21st June. www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events Fri 24th April 4.30-6pm
Nurture Family Friendly Networking Little Green Frog Cafe, Three Spires Shopping Centre, Lichfield, WS13 6HL An award winning nominated networking event, which welcomes not only mums and dads – but their children too! Children who attend with parents can take advantage of the FREE soft play area (suitable for children under 5 years). Our Nurture Network events always include a guest speaker, charity partnership and open networking. Also 26th June. www.nurturenetwork.co.uk Fri 24th April 10am-12pm
Birth Experience Support hosted by NCT Lichfield & Tamworth Community Room, Tesco Extra, Lichfield, WS13 6DZ (turn left as you enter store & it’s down at the end of the tills.) Led by NCT Practitioner Amy, our informal & friendly monthly support group is for mothers who have had a difficult birth experience. Children are very welcome and we have floor mats, toys and access to baby changing facilities. Also 22nd May & 26th June. www.facebook.com/lichfieldtamworthnct
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Janine Healy Award-winning photography in Staffordshire and the West Midlands Our beautiful cover photo was taken by Janine Healy an awardwinning photographer based in Staffordshire who specialises in portrait photography. Janine says: “Photography has always been my passion, and I adore being able to create photos which capture more than just a moment in time, but also a small piece of the subject’s personality. Patience, skill and creativity are
all vital to making unique pictures which will offer a window into the soul, and I feel honoured to be able to capture beautiful images for families that they can treasure forever.” Readers get 10% off when you book any shoot before the end of April 2020. Quote L4T10 when booking.
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April-May
Sat 25th April 10.30am-3pm
St George’s Day
Tamworth Castle, The Holloway, B79 7NA Celebrations include living history at the Castle. In the Castle Grounds try archery, enjoy the spectacular Medieval joust, walk around the Medieval encampment, chat to street entertainers and take part in the children’s activities! Grounds activities are free, entrance fee is payable for the Castle. www.tamworthcastle.co.uk Mon 27th April 9.30am
Nursery Open Day at Streethay Primary Yoxall Way, Streethay, Lichfield, WS13 8FT Are you looking for care for a 2-4 year old? Come along to our Open Day to explore our Nursery and find out more about what we offer. Tel 01543 396180 www.streethayprimary.org.uk Tue 28th April 11.30am-1pm
Buddy Bag Foundation - Teddy Bears Picnic Little Green Frog Cafe, Three Spires Shopping Centre, Lichfield, WS13 6HL Enjoy stories and craft activities. Picnic packs available from the café for £4.25 (pre-order when you make your table reservation.) This is a free event, however any soft play fees will be directed to The Buddy Bag Foundation. Please reserve a table at the cafe to ensure you can take part in the picnic. Also 19th May & 23rd June. Tel 01543 417298 www.littlegreenfrog.co.uk/reservations Fri 1st May 10-11am & 11.30am-12.30pm
Little Saplings Sensory Play
National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, Burton upon Trent, DE13 7AR In this month’s sensory play activities and interactive storytelling, we will explore life-cycles and new growth here at the Arboretum, looking at trees and nature. We will also encourage our young visitors to measure their own growth and create our 10
very own artwork: Little Saplings’ Tree of Hands. For babies, toddlers and preschool children. £2.50 per child, booking essential. www.thenma.org.uk Tue 5th May 10.30-11.30am
Toddler Trek @ Doxey Marshes Doxey Car Park, Wootten Drive, Stafford, ST16 1PU Join us on the 1st Tuesday of the month for a themed trundle around some of Staffordshire Wildlife Trusts amazing nature reserves. Following a toddler pace we will discover different activities on the way and make something to take home. Please come suitably dressed for the weather. Baby carriers are recommend. Booking essential. £3.50 per child. Under 2s free with paying sibling. www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events Tue 5th May 1-2.30pm
Mindful Mums Hub
Leyfields Children’s Centre, Masefield Drive, Tamworth, B79 8JB FREE community group offering peer support to mums who may be experiencing perinatal mental health. First Tuesday of the month during term time. Next sessions 2nd June & 7th July. Jemimah - 07704 200702 nest.cic@outlook.com Fri 8th May 11am-4pm
VE Day - 75th Anniversary celebrations
Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Road, Hednesford, WS12 1TD Go back in time to 1945 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of this momentous occasion with re-enactors, military vehicles, arts and crafts, vintage barber, displays, wartime choir, dig for victory corner, rationed food, 1940s big band and lindy hop lessons! Entry £2.50. www.museumofcannockchase.org Sat 9th May 10am-12pm
Wildfamilies Explore @ Hodge Lane Hodge Lane, Chandlers Drive, Tamworth, B77 4NY We have some fabulous activities to get you
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exploring this beautiful site. Please meet at the gate entrance off Chandler’s Drive. Come suitably dressed as we play outside whatever the weather. FREE session. Booking essential. www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events Tue 12th May
Application deadline for Streethay Primary School Yoxall Way, Streethay, Lichfield, WS13 8FT All applications for Pre-school, Nursery, Reception and Key Stage 1 places, starting in September, must be submitted by 12th May. For more information about our provision and to apply for a place, visit: www.streethayprimary.org.uk/how-to-apply/ admissions
Tel 01543 396180
Sun 17th May 10am-4pm
Wildlife & Country Craft Fair Stafford Castle, Newport Rd, ST16 1DJ Family fun including an exotic zoo, petting ponies, birds of prey, face painting, music, childrens outdoor games area & free childrens seed planting activity. freedom-leisure.co.uk/centres/stafford-castle
Sun 17th May 11am-4pm
Stretton Gala
Hillfield Lane Playing Fields, Stretton, Burton Family fun including Punch & Judy, dog show, inflatable slides, bouncy castles, nerf zone & more. www.facebook.com/strettongala Mon 25th May 11am-5pm
Lichfield Bower - Party In The Park Beacon Park, Lichfield, WS13 6QZ Fun for everyone including fairground attractions, entertainment & stalls. £4.20 for over 5s, under 5s free. Tickets available online at:
www.fatsoma.com/lichfield-greenhill-bower
Wed 27th May 11am-3pm
The Mystery Machine Adventures Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Road, Hednesford, WS12 1TD Looking forward to the new Scooby Doo
film? Calling all meddling kids – come and solve the mystery! Join the gang for craft making and criminal capers! Drop in workshop. £2.50 per child. www.museumofcannockchase.org Thu 28th May 11am-3pm
Enchanted Forest Drop In
Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Road, Hednesford, WS12 1TD Make magical art and crafts and visit the mystical fairy dell at our drop in workshop. £2.50 per child. www.museumofcannockchase.org Thu 28th May 11am & 2pm
Half Term Fun
Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum, Lichfield, WS13 6LG Hands-on craft activities for the school holidays! These sessions will allow little ones to get creative in the Museum’s inspiring period setting. Tickets £2.50 per child and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking recommended. Tel 01543 264972 www.samueljohnsonbirthplace.org.uk Mon 1st - Fri 5th June 10am-12pm & Sat 6th June 10am-12pm
Open Week & Activities Morning at Denstone College Preparatory School
Denstone College Preparatory School at Smallwood Manor, Uttoxeter, ST14 8NS We would like to invite you to join us any morning during our Open Week to see how the school functions on a normal school day. Alternatively come along to our actionpacked Activities Morning on Saturday 6th June. There’ll be activities for children of all ages and school tours for prospective parents - and of course refreshments throughout the morning. Please get in touch for details and to reserve an activity place for your child. We are an independent, co-educational prep school which, together with our preschool, caters for day children between the ages of 2 and 11. Tel 01889 562083 www.denstoneprep.co.uk
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June
Tue 2nd June 10.30-11.30am
Toddler Trek @ Gentleshaw Common, Rugeley Meet on edge of the reserve at the lay-by on Common Side opposite the Ye Old Windmill Inn (WS15 4NF) Join us on the 1st Tuesday of the month for a themed trundle around some of Staffordshire Wildlife Trusts amazing nature reserves. Following a toddler pace we will discover different activities on the way and make something to take home. Please come suitably dressed for the weather. Baby carriers are recommend. Booking essential. £3.50 per child. Under 2s free with paying sibling. www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events Fri 5th June 1-3pm
Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Denstone College Preparatory School at Smallwood Manor, Uttoxeter, ST14 8NS You’re warmly invited to bring your pre-school age child to to our annual Teddy Bear’s Picnic at Smallwood Pre-School. This is a fantastic opportunity to visit our award winning facilities. Bring your teddy and enjoy a picnic in our beautiful rural surroundings. Tel 01889 562083 registrar@denstoneprep.co.uk Fri 5th June 10-11am & 11.30am-12.30pm
Little Saplings Sensory Play
National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, Burton upon Trent, DE13 7AR This month we’ll be exploring farming and food produce as well as animals you might find on a farm in our fun packed sensory session with take home craft and activities. For babies, toddlers and preschool children. £2.50 per child, booking essential. www.thenma.org.uk Sun 7th June
Open Farm Sunday
Open Farm Sunday is the farming industry’s national, annual open day. Each LEAF Open Farm Sunday event is unique. Activities range from machinery displays, tractor and trailer 12
rides, through to demonstrations, nature walks and much more! Find your local Open Farm by visiting: www.farmsunday.org Fri 19th - Sun 21st June 1pm-6pm
Barton under Needwood Gardens Festival
Enjoy open gardens, teddy rides, scarecrow trail, refreshments & more. 2020 is a special year for our unique fun festival as we’ll be celebrating 20 years of teddy rides. Start by bringing your teddy to our special Teddy Passport Office in St James’ Church Yard or near the Village pond in Efflinch Lane. www.bartongardensfestival.org Sat 20th June 10am-12pm
Wildfamilies Explore @ Dosthill Park Meet at carpark off Blackwood Road, Dosthill Park, Tamworth, B77 4NY We have some fabulous activities to get you exploring this beautiful site. Please come suitably dressed as we play outside whatever the weather. FREE session, booking essential. www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events Sun 21st June 1.30-3.30pm
Father’s Day Wildfamilies
Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge,ST17 0WT Come along to a dad inspired wildfamilies this Father’s Day. Bring dad or mum along to test their shelter building skills and go pond dipping together. Compete to see who can find the most things on the scavenger hunt and who can build a mini raft which will float! Suitable for children aged 3yrs+. £5.50 per child, £3.50 for additional siblings. 0 -2 year olds welcome to attend free with a paying sibling. Booking recommended. www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events Sat 27th & Sun 28th June 9am-5pm
Armed Forces Weekend
National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, Burton upon Trent, DE13 7AR With entertainment for all ages, fun outdoor activities and live music, this is sure to be a fun weekend for the whole family. FREE. www.thenma.org.uk
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Open Week & Activity Morning Monday 1st – Saturday 6th June, 10am – 12pm We would like to invite you to join us for our Open Week to see how the school functions on a normal school day. For further information please see our website www.denstoneprep.co.uk/admissions/open-days-and-tours/ Denstone College Prep School is an independent, co-educational prep school in Staffordshire which, together with our pre-school, caters for day children between the ages of 2 and 11.
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Library Sessions
Term Time Only
Storytime (under 5’s)
Brereton 2.15-2.45 Mon Brewood 2.15-2.45 Tue Burton on Trent 10.30-11 Thu Hednesford 10-10.30 Tue Stafford 11-11.30 Tue Uttoxeter 9.30-10 Wed
Toddler/Tot Time (crafts)
Burntwood 10.30-12 Tue Burton on Trent 9.45-10.30 Wed Cannock 10-10.45 Fri Lichfield 11-11.45 Fri Rugeley 10-10.45 Fri
Tots Library
Wilnecote 9.30-10.30 Wed
‘Excellent’ Rating by Independent Schools Inspectorate for Pupils’ Personal Development
Baby Bounce & Rhyme (under 3’s) Baswich 2.30-3 Mon Brereton 11-11.30 Fri Burntwood 10.30-11 Thu Burton on Trent 10.15-10.45 Tue 11.15-11.45 Fri Cannock 10.30-11 Thu Eccleshall 10-10.30 Fri Hednesford 10.45-11.15 Fri Holmecroft 10.30-11 Tue Lichfield 10-10.30 Tue 11-11.30 Tue Norton Canes 9.30-10 Fri Penkridge 10-10.30 Fri Rising Brook 10.30-11 Fri Rugeley 10-10.30 Mon Shenstone 10.30-11 Tue Stafford 10-10.30 Wed Tamworth 11-11.30 Fri Uttoxeter 10.00-10.30 Fri
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Burton & Uttoxeter
Most classes are Term-Time only
Barton u Needwood Parent & Toddler
10-11.30am Mon Christadelphian Church, Park Rd
Carver Rd Community Centre DE13 0GQ, Tel 07583 151578
Queens Early Starters
Jelly Tots Toddler Group
Hill Street Mini Movers
St James’ Baby & Toddler
9.30-11.30am Tue Riverside Church, High Street
Tots, Pots & Tales
Wed, Church Hall, Guild St
9-11.30am Tue & 9-11am Thu St James’ Church Hall 10-11am & 1.30-2.30pm Fri The Mug Tug, Barton Marina Booking essential 01283 711341
Branston All Saints Parent & Toddler 9.30-11.30am Mon Church Hall, Branston Rd
Branston Toddler Group
9.30-11am Tue Branston Village Hall, Clays Lane
Baby Sensory
10am, 11.15am & 12.45 Tue All Saints Church, Branston Call Becky 07716 688996 babysensory.com/burton
Burton on Trent East Staffs Children’s Centre: Breastmilk Mummies
10am-12pm Mon (free, drop in) Little Brewers Parent & Child 10-11am Tue (2-4yrs, free drop in)
Simply Play
9.15-10.30am & 10.45am-12pm Wed (free, booking required)
Simply Play for Babies
1.30-3pm Wed (free, must book) Pram to Primary 12.45-2.45pm Thu, Positive Behaviour course for parents (free, must book)
Kimbles Music & Movement
10-10.45am Fri, (Free, must book) East Staffs Children’s Centre, Waterloo St, Tel 01283 233400 facebook.com/EastStaffsChildrensCentre
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St Mary’s & St Modwen’s Toddler Group 10am-12pm Family Hub Stay & Play
1-2.30pm Wed, £3.50 drop in Queen St Community Centre
St Chad’s Busybodies Parent & Toddler Group
9.30-11.30am Wed/Fri Main Hall, St Chads Centre, Hunter St, DE14 2SS
Mini Athletics
9.15-10am Didee Athletes (2-3.5yrs) 10-10.45am Little Athletes (3.5-5yrs) 10.45-11.30am Mini Athletes (57yrs) , Saturdays at Meadowside Leisure Centre Call Sarah 07968 818313
Draycott
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Tots Corner Toddler Group
9.30-11.30am Wed, Village Hall
Moira
Baby Sensory
10am, 11.15am & 12.30pm Mon Call Becky 07716 688996 babysensory.com/burton Moira Village Hall
Rolleston on Dove
neonatal support group 10-11.30am 1st Tue of month 10-11.30am Thu (free, drop in) Hill St Health Centre, Hill St
St Peter’s Jump for Joy
9.30-11.30am Mon Downstairs lounge of Glebe School, Stanton Rd
Glebe Pre-school
9.15am-12.15pm Mon-Fri Lunch Club 12.15-1.15pm www.glebe-preschool.co.uk Tel 07989 036843 Stanton Rd, DE15 9RW
Short Street Toddlers
9.45-11.45am Fri Short Street Methodist Chapel
Stretton Baby & Toddler
10-11.30am Tue/Fri St Mary’s Church Hall, Hillfield Ln Stretton Pram Club 1.30-3pm Tue, Stretton Methodist Church
Tutbury Baby & Toddler Group
1-2.30pm Mon & 9.30-11am Fri Term time only, £1.50 Tutbury Pre-School, Cornmill Lane
Uttoxeter Busy Bees Baby Group
10-11am Mon (Free, drop in 0-2yrs) Busy Bees Nursery
Rolleston Playgroup
Parent & child public swim 10-
facebook.com/rollestonplaygroup
NCT Group 10am-12pm Mon.
10-11.30am Tue & some Fri Rolleston Club, Burnside
Stapenhill Hill Street Health Centre: Twins & Multiples Group
11am Mon & 11am-3.45pm Thu, Uttoxeter Leisure Centre (drop in, birth to pre-school. £3 per child), Bramshall Village Hall
10-11am Mon (£2 per family)
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Burton & Uttoxeter
Most classes are Term-Time only
Uttoxeter cont.. Doveridge Baby Group 10am-12 noon Mon (drop in, 0-2.5yrs. £1 per child) The Octagon at St. Cuthbert Church
Denstone Baby Club 9-11am Tue (drop in, 0-5yrs. £2 per child.) Denstone Village Hall
Stay & Play 9-11.30am Tue (drop in, birth to pre-
school £1.50 per child.) St Mary’s Parish Church
Health Visitor Baby Clinic 9.30-11.30am Tue (drop in) Balance Street Health Centre (2nd Floor) Baby Buddies 1-3pm Tue (free, babies up to 12
months) Uttoxeter Methodist Church, High Street
Little Angels Baby & Toddler Group 1.15-3pm
Tue & Thu (drop in, birth to pre-school. £1 per adult and 50p per child over 6mths) St Michael’s Church (Rocester)
Kingstone Playgroup 9-11am Wed
(drop in birth to pre-school. £2 for fi rst child and £1 for siblings) Kingstone Village Hall
Under 1s Playgroup 10am-12pm Fri (free drop in) Waitrose Community Room Stay & Play 2-3pm Fri (free drop in, 2-3yrs.) Busy Bees Nursery Sling Library 10.30am-12.30pm Sat (every 2nd Sat) Facebook page: ‘Derbyshire & East Staffs Nappy & Sling Library’), Waitrose Community Room
Winshill Tulips 9.30-11am Wed. Support group for parents/
carers of children with additional needs
Winshill Neighbourhood Centre, Canterbury Rd, DE15 0HD. Tel 01283 740871 St Marks Bumps & Babies 10am-12pm Tue (Free, drop in for expectant Mums & carers of under 1s.) St Marks Church, DE15 0HS Mini Fun Factory Toddler Group 10-11.30am Wed Winshill Methodist Church, High Bank Road
Tots n Dots 9-11am Thu Gospel Hall, Hawfi eld Lane
Parenting Group 10-11.15am Wed (once a month) (free, drop in) See Facebook for details www. facebook.com/pg/villagechiroclinic/groups Grindley Village Chiropractor, ST18 0LS
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Bramshall Meadow Estate Residents Playgroup
10am-12pm Wed (every fortnight) Bumps, babies & toddlers. Book ahead. 91 Ivinson Way (Beckie Jane Tel 07535 884443)
Explorers (St Cuthbert’s Preschool Playgroup) 12.15-3.15pm Wed & 9.30-11.30am Thu (£3 per child, book ahead 07999 886739) Doveridge Village Hall doveridgeplaygroup.co.uk
Chat & Play 10am-12 noon Thu
(drop in, all ages from birth. £2.50 per child) Fourways Country Store
Fun Tots Playgroup 10.30am-12.30pm Thu
(drop in, birth to pre-school. £2.50 for 1-2 children + 1-2 adults and 50p for each additional child) Uttoxeter Heath Community Centre
Sensory Music Stay & Play 9.30-10.30am Fri (Drop in, 0-5yrs. £1) Kensington House Day Nursery Roar Playgroup 9.30-11am Fri (free drop in, birth to pre-school) Renew Church
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Lichfield
Most classes are Term-Time only
Fradley Baby Sensory 10am,11.15am & 12.45pm Tue,
Fradley Youth Centre, WS13 8NL Vicky 07870 862364 babysensory.com/lichfield TinyTalk Baby Signing 12-1pm (0-18mths) & 1.152.15pm (18 mths+) Tue, Fradley Village Hall. Lisa 07851 627651 Fradley Toddler Group (0-4yrs) 9.45-11.30am Wed, Fradley Village Hall Mini Athletics 9.30-10.15am Didee Athletes (23.5yrs) & 10.15-11am Little Athletes (3.5-5yrs) Thu Fradley Village Hall, Sarah 07968 818313
Lichfield Charnwood Children’s Centre: Childminder Drop In 9.30-11.30am Mon (free)
Breastfeeding Support Group 9.30-11am Tue (free, drop in)
NCT Stay & Play
10-11.30am Tue (drop in £3)
Little Stars Parent & Toddler for children with
Stay & Play 9.15-11.45am Fri Jigsaw Community Hub
Baby Sensory 10am, 11.15am & 12.45pm Fri,
Vicky 07870 862364, babysensory.com/lichfield Curborough Community Centre
Christchurch Under 5s 10-11.30am Fri Martin Heath Hall, Christchurch Lane
NCT Cloth Nappy & Sling Library 10.30-12.30 1st Sat of mth, Lichfield Fire Station Rugby Tots 9am (3.5-5yrs) & 9.55am (2-3.5yrs) Sat Nether Stowe School, WS13 7NB Rugby Tots 9am & 10.35am (2-3.5yrs), 9.15am (5-7yrs), 9.40am, 10.10am & 11.15am (3.5-5yrs) Sun Friary Grange Leisure Centre Book online www.rugbytots.co.uk
Whittington Whittington Baby & Toddler 10-11.30am Thu Whittington Village Hall
disabilities, 1-3pm Wed (Free, drop in)
Friday Club 9am-12pm Fri Catkins Stay & Play 1-3pm Fri (0-5yrs drop in, £3) Charnwood Children’s Centre, Purcell Ave, WS13 7PH, Tel 01543 512024
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7 week course for babies 0-12wks Curborough Community Centre Vicky 07870 862364, babysensory.com/lichfield NCT Toddler Time 1-2.30pm Mon (fortnightly), £2 per family, Martin Heath Hall, Christchurch Lane Emmanuel Toddlers 9.15-11.15am Tue Emmanuel Christian Centre
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TinyTalk Baby Signing
10-11am (18 mths +), 11.15am-12.15pm (0-18mths) & 12.30-1.30pm (birth-12 wks) Wed Tesco Extra Community Room, Lisa 07851 627651 NCT Buggy Walk & Social 11am alternate Weds Meet outside Lake Bistro Beacon Park
Mini Athletics 5.15-6pm Wed
Mini Athletes (5-7yrs) King Edward VI Sports Centre, Sarah 07968 818313 Diddles Stay & Play 1-2.30pm Thu (drop in, £2 per session) Chorley Village Hall, WS13 8DA
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Tamworth
Most classes are Term-Time only
Tamworth Kiddibops Music Class
Mondays at Woodend WMC 9.45am (0-4yrs) & 10.40am (babies) Mondays at St Pauls Church, Dosthill 1.30pm (babies) & 2.20pm (0-4yrs) Rachel 07807 551661
The Preschool Club Parent & toddler group 3yrs+ (from 4th May) 10-11am Mon at Grendon Community Centre, CV9 2E (from 7th April) 1-2pm Tue at Glascote Meeting Rooms, B77 2AU Ruth 07837 023617 Leyfield’s Children’s Centre: Breastfeeding Support 10-11.30am Mon (drop in) Kiddibops Music Class 1pm (babies), 2pm (0-4yrs) & 3pm (young babies 0-6mths) Mon
Sticky Fingers Family Crafts
10-11.30am Tue (1yr +, must book) Kiddibops Music Class 1pm (babies), 2pm (0-4yrs) & 3pm (newborn development course) Wed In It Together Support Group 12-2pm 1st Thu of month (free, drop in for additional needs) Leyfi eld’s Children’s Centre, B79 8JB, Tel 01827 68750 facebook.com/tamworthchildrenscentre
Kiddibops Music Class
9.45am (babies) & 10.30am (0-4yrs) Fri Dordon Village Hall, Rachel 07807 551661
Mini Athletics
8.30-9.15am Didee Athletes (2-3.5yrs) 9.15-10am Little Athletes (3.5-5yrs) 10-10.45am Mini Athletes (5-7yrs) Saturdays at Wilnecote Community Leisure Centre, Tamworth. To book your child a FREE taster class visit www. miniathletics.com For more info contact Sarah on 07968 818313 sburrow@miniathletics.com
Glascote Children’s Centre: In It Together Support Group 10am-12pm
3rd Tue of mth,(Free, drop in for additional needs) Breastfeeding Support 1-2.30pm Thu (drop in) Kiddibops Music Class 9.45am (young babies 0-6mths), 10.30am (babies), 11.20am (0-2.5yrs) & 12.15pm (2.5-4yrs) Fri Glascote Children’s Centre, B77 2HH, Tel 01827 475222 facebook.com/tamworthchildrenscentre
Kiddibops Music Class 10am(babies) & 10.50am (0-4yrs) Wed, Kingsbury Village Theatre Rachel 07807 551661
Parent & Tots Group 9.15-11.15am Wed & Thu Sacred Heart Ch, Glascote Heath Dosthill Parent & Tots Group 9-11am Thu Dosthill Baptist Ch, Cadogan Rd
NCT Buggy Walk & Social 10.30am Thu, Outside Community Hub Cafe, Tamworth Castle Grounds Parents & Tots 9.15-11.15am Fri St Martin’s Church, Stonydelph
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Burntwood & Cannock
Most classes are Term-Time only
Burntwood
(2-4yrs, booking required)
Spark Centre: Childminder Drop in
Breastfeeding Support Group
Bistro Breastfeeding 10-11 Mon Spark Babies 11am -12.30pm
1.15-2.45pm Mon (0-5yrs, drop in £1.50)
9.30-11.30 Mon/Thu
Mon (Pregnancy - Walking) Spark Grandparent’s Playgroup 1.30-3.30pm Mon (0-4yrs) Sparky’s Den After School Club 4-6pm Mon (4-8yrs, inc. hot meal) Horizon Single Parent Support 10.30-11.30am Tue
Sally Davies Baby Massage
12.30-1.15pm Tue, must book Lunch Bunch 12-1.30pm Tue
Little Owls Baby Sensory
(0-2 yr) 10-11.30am Wed Sunflower Perinatal mental health support, 10-11.30am Thu
Happy Hands Sign Language
7.15-9pm Thu, booking required
Little Sparklers Playgroup 10-11.30am Fri (6mths-4yrs)
Midday Mayhem Young Parents Group (Up to 25 yrs) 12-2pm Fri
Worldwide Women International Parent group
12.30-2pm, 2nd Fri of month
Papa Bears Group
Male carers with 0-4yr olds 9.30-11am last Sat of month Spark Springhill, Mossbank Ave facebook.com/sparkburntwood www.sparkburntwood.co.uk Chasewater Strollers 9.30am Mon, meet at St Anne’s Church, Chasetown, WS7 3QL for buggy walk followed by playgroup.Free.
Little Lambs Playgroup
9.30-11.30am Mon/Fri Redwood Community Centre
Cannock
Cannock Chase Children’s Centre:
Baby Bounce & Rhyme
9.30-10am Mon (free, drop in) Let’s Cook 9.30-11.30am & 11.30am-1.30pm Mon 18
1.45-3pm Mon (drop in)
Creative Kids Stay & Play Sensory Space @ Chase
1.15-2.45pm Mon. Drop in £1, 0-5yrs with additional needs.
Grandparent & Toddler Group
9.30-11.30am Wed (18mths-5yrs, £1.50 per family) ABC 1.30-3pm Thu (Attachment parenting, Breastfeeding/Baby wearing & Cloth nappies) Drop in, 0-5yrs. Cannock Chase Children’s Centre, Cannock Rd, WS11 5BU Tel 01543 469894 facebook.com/ cannockchasechildrenscentre
Bambinos Toddler Group
9.30-11.30am Mon/Wed/Fri Avon Centre WS11 1LH
Toddler/Pre-school sessions
Any 2 hrs 10am-1pm Mon/Tue SNAP Playground, Pye Green Rd
Create & Play 10-11.30am Fri (under 5s, £1.50 per family) Create Community Hub, Stafford Rd, WS12 4PD Jelly Beans Play & Stay 9.30-11am Tue, £1.50
Living Springs Community Church,
Avon Rd, WS11 1LH
West Chadsmoor Family Centre: Open 9.30am-2.30pm Wed & Thu (term time) Find us on Facebook for details of our events & activities. Tel 01543 571698 98-100 Princess St, WS11 5JT
Chase Grandparents & Grandchildren Group
Fun for Families 10-11.30am Fri (0-5yrs, drop in £3 per family) Pye Green Community Centre
Cherished Kids Cafe
10am-12pm Fri (birth-pre-school) Hayes Green Community Centre, Heath Way, WS11 7WA
Cheslyn Hay The Village Stay & Play 9.45-11.15am Tue/Thu
Cheslyn Hay Village Hall, WS6 7HP
Great Wyrley
Landywood Children’s Centre: Childminders Play & Stay
9.30-11am Mon (free, drop in) Twins Group 12.30-2.30pm Mon
Breastfeeding Support Group
1-2.30pm Thu (free, drop in) Becky’s Stay & Play 9.30-11 Fri
Baby Bounce & Rhyme
12-1.15pm Fri (0-1yr, £2) Landywood Children’s Centre, Holly Lane, WS6 6AQ Tel 01922 415632
facebook.com/ LandywoodFeatherstoneChildrenCentre
Little Gems Play & Stay
9.30-11am Mon (0-5yrs, £4 per family) Community Room at Landywood Primary School
Hednesford Little Stars Parent & Toddler
9.30-11.30am Mon/Thu (0-3yrs) Salvation Army, 7 Anglesey St Family Focus 9.30-11.30 Wed, Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall
Little Friends Baby & Toddler
10.30am-12pm, 3rd Fri of Mth, Booking advised 01543 877666 Museum of Cannock Chase
9.30-11.30am Thu Hayes Green Community Centre, Heath Way, WS11 7WA
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Rugeley & Stafford
Most classes are Term-Time only
Armitage Longdon JAM Club 2-3.15pm Mon (free playgroup) St James the Great Church in Longdon (on A51) Ridware Rascals 10-11.30am Fri Hill Ridware Village Hall Mini Athletics Sun 9-9.45am Didee Athletes (2-3.5yrs), 9.45-10.30am Little Athletes (3.5-5yrs) & 10.30 -11.15 Mini Athletes (5-7yrs) Armitage with Handsacre Village Hall
Sarah 07968 818313
Brocton
Childminders Group 9.15-11am Wed (drop in) Stay & Play 1.30-3pm Wed (0-4yrs, drop in £1) Pram to Primary 9.15-11.15am Wed (Free 8 week
session, Booking required) Baby Health Clinic 9.15-11.15am Thu (drop in) Breastfeeding Support 1.30-2.30pm Fri (drop in) Silkmore Children’s Centre, Exeter St, ST17 4EG Tel 01785 246802, facebook.com/2009silkmore Berkswich Under 5s 1.30-3pm Tue, Berkswich Methodist Church Hall, Walton on the Hill Louise’s Stay & Play 9.45-11.30am Wed (drop in) Salvation Army, Faraday Road Create & Play 10-11.30am & 1-2.30pm Wed, Rising Brook Church, Burton Square
Mother & Toddler 10-11.30 Wed, Brocton Village Hall Praise & Play 10.30-11.30am Wed, St Mary’s Church Sticky Fingers 9.45-11.30am Thu Stafford Baptist Chu Hixon Tots Toddler Group 12.30-2.30pm Thu, (1yrs +, Jelly Beans, Bumps, Babies & Little Buddies 10-11.30am Thu, jellybeanshixon@gmail.com Hixon Memorial Hall, High St
Rugeley Buggy Walk 10.30-11.30 Mon, Meet at the library Western Springs Children’s Centre: Childminder Cooking Group 9.30-11.30am Mon
(0-5s, drop in, £1 per childminder) ASD Support Group 9.30-11.30am Mon (monthly) Breastfeeding Support Group 11am-12.30pm Wed Childminder Stay & Play 9.30-11.30am Thu (0-5yrs, drop in, £1 per childminder) Western Springs Children’s Centre, Lovett Court, WS15 2QD, Tel 01543 469894 Baby Bounce & Rhyme 2.15-2.45pm Thu (Free) Redbrook Hayes School, Brereton
Play & Stay 9.30-11 Thu/Fri, St Paul’s Church Hall
Stafford
£1.50 per child) Thirlmere Way Community Centre
Families First at Faraday Road Children’s Centre: Stafford Twins Group 10am-12pm Thu (drop in) Sing & Sign Thu 10am (7mth+), 11.10am (14mth+) &
12.20pm (0mth+) - Call Leese 07967 286271
Managing Autism Peer Support Group 10-11.30am 3rd Thu of mth
Sunflower Family Support 10am-12pm Fri
(drop in, perinatal mental health support) Families First at Faraday Road, Tel 01785 854700 facebook.com/faradayroadstafford Dots to Tots 9.30-11.30am Fri Holmcroft Community Centre ST16 1NL
Stone
Sing & Sign
Mondays at Fulford Village Hall, ST11 9QT Wednesdays at Frank Jordan Community Centre, ST15 8NA 10am (7mth+), 11.10am (14mth+) & 12.20pm (0mth+), Call Leese 07967 286271
Trinity Tots 10-11.45am Mon, Mount St, ST16 2BZ St John’s Parent & Toddlers 1.30-3.20pm Mon, St John’s Catholic Primary, ST18 0SL
Little Doves 9.30-10.15am Mon 1.30-3.30pm Thu Waterhouses Bungalow Silkmore Children’s Centre: Simply Play Baby 10-11.30 Mon (free 10 week
activity group, booking required) Simply Play 1-2.30pm Mon (free 10 week activity group for toddlers 2yrs +, booking required.) Baby Loves Nature 10am-12.30pm Tue, must book.
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