Lots for Tots South Staffordshire and Sutton Coldfield issue 20

Issue 20 Summer 2018

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Issue 20

Summer 2018

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Lots for Summer Holidays

Whatever the weather, summer is here at last and this issue is full of ideas to keep your tots entertained from July to the end of September.

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As well as plenty of opportunities to embrace the great outdoors there are some fun family shows coming to Staffordshire that will introduce your little one to the magic of theatre. Little Mermaid JR is making a splash at Stafford Gatehouse Theatre and the Lichfield Garrick is all set to welcome The Enormous Turnip and Bing.

I hope you enjoy the events and activities we’ve collected for you. Remember to share your summer fun on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.

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July

1st July - 12th August

Puppets on Parade Exhibition Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Road, Hednesford, WS12 1TD A FREE family friendly interactive touring exhibition from Staffordshire Archives and Heritage Service. Lots for families – you can dress up as a fairy tale character or put on your own Punch and Judy puppet show. You can even star on screen with your favourite puppet. Come and explore these fabulous characters and the stories they bring to life.

Tel 01543 877666 www.museumofcannockchase.org Wed 4th - Sat 14th July

Lichfield Festival

Various venues around the city Now in it’s 37th year the annual Lichfield Festival is a celebration of music, theatre, dance, comedy, visual arts, family events and much more. Prices vary, some events are free. See website for full details. www.lichfieldfestival.org

Sat 14th July - Mon 3rd September

Maize Maze at the National Forest Adventure Farm

Tatenhill, Burton on Trent, DE13 9SJ Get lost in our maize maze! Criminal mastermind Dr von Steal has kidnapped the Farm animals. Help them escape by finding where they are hidden in our mini maze, which is ideal for little legs!

For older children, why not take on the challenge of our 10 acre Escape Maize Maze and solve a series of clues to find your way out?

Don’t forget you can also meet and feed our animals and play in the huge indoor and outdoor play areas.

Tel 01283 533933 info@adventurefarm.co.uk www.adventurefarm.co.uk

Fri 13th - Sun 15th July

Lichfield Fuse Festival

Beacon Park, Lichfield, WS13 6QZ Lichfield’s annual FREE arts festival for all the family to enjoy. As well as the fantastic musical line up and Fuse Market there will be lots of other activities and performances.

The NCT will be providing baby changing facilities and baby feeding areas. www.fuselichfield.org.uk Sat 14th July 10am

Auction for household & collectables Hoar Park Shopping & Craft Village, B4114 Nr Ansley, Nuneaton, CV10 0QU Grab a bargain at Hoar Park’s monthly auction. Viewing from 9am, auction at 10am.

Also 11th August & 8th September.

Tel 02476 394433 www.hoar-park.co.uk

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Sat 14th - Sun 15th July 11.30am-4pm

Saxon Living History

Tamworth Castle, The Holloway, Tamworth, B79 7NA Come and find out what life was like for those living in Tamworth during Saxon times.

Learn about our very own warrior princess Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians, find out about Saxon battle tactics, take your place in the shield -wall and see if you can solve our runic puzzles! Have a go at digging for artefacts and find out about Saxon archaeology as you discover how objects can tell us about the past; and finally follow the riddles in the Castle rooms and claim a small prize if you complete the quiz sheet!

Tel 01827 709626 www.tamworthcastle.co.uk

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July

Sat 14th July 9.45-11.45am

A Sudbury Mouse Tale

Sudbury Hall, Main Rd, Sudbury, Derbyshire Don’t miss this unique experience of an imaginative story tour around the Museum of Childhood when you will meet different characters who will bring the museum and our collection to life! The event will include a time to get creative with mouse crafts in our learning room! Booking essential. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sudburyhall Sun 15th July 10am-4pm

Craft Fayre Sunday

Hoar Park Shopping & Craft Village, B4114 Nr Ansley, Nuneaton, CV10 0QU Craft Fayre Sunday is the ideal time to visit Hoar Park, set in 141 acres of beautiful countryside, with a courtyard of 17th Century barns converted into retail and craft shops.

There’s even a Children’s Farm, making it a great day out for all the family.

Tel 02476 394433 www.hoar-park.co.uk Fri 20th July 10am-12pm

Little Friends - Baby and toddler group Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Road, Hednesford, WS12 1TD Themed activities and events for babies and toddlers including crafts, baby area, water, sand & sorting play, outdoor fun, rhyme time, music and storytelling. £3.25 per child (additional siblings £2) including snack and drink for adult. Booking is advisable.

Tel 01543 877666 www.museumofcannockchase.org Sat 21st July 10am-5pm

Alrewas Show

Daisy Lane, Alrewas, DE13 7DP One of Staffordshire’s best loved and most popular country shows. There’s something for everyone, with prize classes for farm animals and horses, and competitions in cookery, horticulture, arts and crafts, as well as children’s craft competitions.

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The best of local artisan produce is on sale in our Food Hall and around the ground, while classic cars and tractors are on display alongside some truly huge agricultural machines.

To keep the youngsters entertained there’s a fun fair and a traditional Punch & Judy show and they’ll love coming in to the ring to meet the hunt dogs. New for 2018 there’ll be BMX Stunt riding by the 3Sixty Bicycle Displays team and Giant Tortoises on display.

Adults £6, Children £3 and Family ticket £15. www.alrewasshow.co.uk Sat 21st July 12-4pm

Rising Brook Community Fun Day Merrey Rd, Stafford, ST17 9LX Family fun including activities for under 5s, bouncy castle, live music, animal zone & more. FREE entry. www.risingbrook.org Sun 22nd July 10.30am-12pm

Wildlings - Bug Hunting special

Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, ST17 0WT Give your kiddos a chance to experience fire, get mucky and play independently in our outdoor classroom (parents/carers must attend with child). Families can get involved for just £5 per child and £3 for additional siblings. A healthy snack and a drink will be included for all children and adults will also be provided with a hot drink. Activities will be mostly appropriate for children aged 6+ months. www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events Tue 24th July 11am-3pm

Time Travellers - Summer workshops Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Road, Hednesford, WS12 1TD Every Tuesday from 24th July to 28th August.

Travel in time with crafts, food and costumes from a different era each week. £4.50 per child, adults free. Call to book.

Tel 01543 877666 www.museumofcannockchase.org

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Sat 28th July 10am-4pm

Summer Fun at Sam’s House

Antiques Fair

Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum, Lichfield, WS13 6LG Every Thursday during the school holidays.

Travel the world with hands-on family craft activities, a different activity on the theme of exploration and discovery every week. Pre booking essential. Tickets £2.

Tel 01543 264972 www.samueljohnsonbirthplace.org.uk

Hoar Park Shopping & Craft Village, B4114 Nr Ansley, Nuneaton, CV10 0QU Monthly Antiques Fair in The Red Barn in Hoar Park’s beautiful courtyard of 17th century converted barns. Also 25th August & 22nd September.

Tel 02476 394433 www.hoar-park.co.uk

Fri 27th - Sun 29th July

Big Family Festival

Dunton Hall, Sutton Coldfield, B76 0BA This 3 day camping festival offers fun for all the family. www.bigfamilyfestival.co.uk Fri 27th - Sun 29th July

Middle of Nowhere Music Festival Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge, ST19 5RE A weekend packed with great live music and fun for the whole family, all in a friendly farm location with day and camping tickets available! We’ve got a great line-up of artists spanning the genres of Blues, Rock & Country. Family fun farm, stalls, kids craft activities, Maize Maze and more. www.monmusicfestival.co.uk Sat 28th July 9.30am-5pm

Kings Bromley Show

Crawley Lane, Kings Bromley, Burton on Trent, DE13 7JF Family entertainment including horse events, family dog show, Treasured Vehicles, children’s races, fairground rides, Craft Fair, Food & Drink Fair. www.kingsbromleyshow.co.uk Sat 28th July 10am-12pm

Family Fun Day

Silkmore Children’s Centre, Exeter St, Stafford, ST17 4EG Fun for the family including activity sessions, bouncy castle, stalls, ice cream van & more.

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Mon 30th July 11am - 2pm

Spark Centre host Play in the Parks Spark Centre, Springhill Academy, Mossbank Avenue, Burntwood, WS7 4UN Spark Centre are hosting one of Burntwood’s Play in the Parks events this summer. The centre will be open celebrating with a beach party theme, so bring cossies for the kids and a towel. Burntwood Town Council will be hosting lots of FREE activities on the Springhill Academy field perfect to keep all age kids entertained. Bring a picnic too. www.sparkburntwood.co.uk Wed 1st August 10-11.30am

In the Jungle - Family Craft Session Glascote Children’s Centre, Hawksworth, Glascote, Tamworth, B77 2HH Come and join our FREE fun, informal family arts and crafts sessions. Suitable for ages 2+.

Materials supplied. Fancy dress optional.

Call to book your place.

Tel 01827 475222 Thu 2nd August 10.30am-12pm

Mini Beast Adventure

Kingsbury Water Park, Bodymoor Heath, Sutton Coldfield, B76 0DY Come along on a mini-beast hunting adventure with the Rangers. Armed with pots and nets, we will be heading up to the meadow to discover the creatures lurking amongst, or flying above the grass! An event for children aged 3 years and above, who must be accompanied by an adult. £4 per child, booking essential.

Tel 01827 872660

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Thu 2nd - Sat 4th August

The Little Mermaid JR

The MET Studio, Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2LT Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR., adapted from Disney’s Broadway production and the motion picture (featuring the enormously popular Academy Award-winning music and delightfully charming book and lyrics). Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories, Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. is an enchanting look at the sacrifices we all make for love and acceptance.

In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home – and her fins – behind and live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl whose enchanting voice he’s been seeking.

7pm performances, 2.30pm matinee on the 3rd and 4th August. All tickets £9, no concessions. Price includes a booking fee. MET Studio is unallocated seating Tel 01785 619080 www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk

Fri 3rd August 10.30am-12pm or 1-2pm

Little Saplings Sensory Play

National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, Burton upon Trent, DE13 7AR Following story time, children and accompanying adults will be given complete free-reign of our expanding and evolving array of sensory toys with the objective of encouraging creativity and multi-sensory

August experiences. All this takes place in our beautiful surroundings and with full access to our excellent restaurant and on-site facilities. For babies, toddlers and preschool children.£1.50. Also 7th September. www.thenma.org.uk Sun 5th August 10.30am-3pm

Model Train, Toy & Collectors Fair National Brewery Centre, Horninglow Street, Burton on Trent, DE14 1NG A great range of stalls featuring die cast and collectable toys, model railways and more. All indoors in our extensive marquee.

Bring back some memories, add to your collections or just browse. There will be lots of fascinating exhibits. Entrance to the museum included. Tickets £4 adults & £1 children.

Tel 01283 532880 www.nationalbrewerycentre.co.uk Sun 5th August 12-4pm

Summer Family Day

Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Road, Hednesford, WS12 1TD Craft activities, workshops, displays and shows for all the family! FREE. Tel 01543 877666 www.museumofcannockchase.org Mon 6th - Sat 11th August

Lichfield Cathedral Film Festival Lichfield Cathedral, The Close, Lichfield We’re bringing the outdoor cinema experience inside Lichfield Cathedral, complete with astro-turf! Bring your chairs, blankets and picnic, and enjoy a week-long evening film festival celebrating kids classics and war themed films.Tickets £5 available at The Shop at No. 9, The Close, or online.

Films include Sing Along: The Sound of Music (U), Peter Pan (U), Mary Poppins (U) and War Horse (12A). See website for full listings.

Tel 01543 306150 www.lichfield-cathedral.org

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August

Wed 8th August 10-11.30am

Princesses & Super Heroes Family Craft Session

Glascote Children’s Centre, Hawksworth, Glascote, Tamworth, B77 2HH Come and join our FREE fun, informal family arts and crafts sessions. Suitable for ages 2+.

Materials supplied. Fancy dress optional.

Call to book your place.

Tel 01827 475222 Wed 8th August 10am-12pm

Nature Tots

Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, ST17 0WT Come and explore with us! Fun nature themed activities for under 5s and their parents/carers. Each session has a different natural theme and includes crafts, outdoor exploration, story-time and free play.

Please come dressed for the weather as we will be going outside. Booking advised. www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events Thu 9th August 1-2pm

Rainbow Rhyme Teddy Bears Picnic Walsall Arboretum, WS1 2QB Come and join us for a fun musical picnic in the park! Bring a teddy. Squash & Biscuits provided. Meet outside the visitors centre Booking essential.

Tel 07917 607008 sarah@rainbowrhyme.co.uk Sun 12th August 10am-4pm

Open Day at New Hall Water Mill New Hall Mill, off Wylde Green Road, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1QU Visitors are able to explore the mill at their own pace to watch the wheat being milled into flour using water power and mill stones in the traditional manner. They can also enjoy various walking trails. Refreshments available.

Free car park & admission. Also open on 27th August & 9th September. www.newhallmill.org.uk

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Wed 15th August 10-11.30am

At the Seaside - Family Craft Session Glascote Children’s Centre, Hawksworth, Glascote, Tamworth, B77 2HH Come and join our FREE fun, informal family arts and crafts sessions. Suitable for ages 2+.

Materials supplied. Fancy dress optional.

Call to book your place.

Tel 01827 475222 Thu 16th August 10.30am-12pm

Rainbow Rhyme Summer Workshop Streetly Association, Streetly, B74 3HR Music and craft workshop for all the family.

Squash & biscuits provided. Booking essential.

Tel 07917 607008 sarah@rainbowrhyme.co.uk Thu 16th August 1-3.30pm

Around the World - Family Fun Day Cannock Chase Children’s Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU FREE event for all of the family, the activities are aimed at children under 5yrs, older children are welcome too.

Tel 01543 469894 facebook.com/ cannockchasechildrenscentre Fri 17th - Sat 18th August

The Snail and the Whale

Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2LT Join a tiny snail on her trip round the world in Tall Stories’ magical, musical production inspired by the fantastic bestselling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Storytelling, live music and lots of laughs for everyone aged 4 and up, from the Olivier Award-nominated company that brought you ‘The Gruffalo’ and ‘Room on the Broom’ live on stage. Tickets £13.50.

Tel 01785 619080 www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk

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Sun 19th August 10am-4pm

Craft Fayre Sunday

Hoar Park Shopping & Craft Village, B4114 Nr Ansley, Nuneaton, CV10 0QU Craft Fayre Sunday is the ideal time to visit Hoar Park, set in 141 acres of beautiful countryside, with a courtyard of 17th Century barns converted into retail and craft shops.

There’s even a Children’s Farm, making it a great day out for all the family.

Tel 02476 394433 www.hoar-park.co.uk Wed 22nd August 10-11.30am

Witches & Wizards Family Craft Session

Glascote Children’s Centre, Hawksworth, Glascote, Tamworth, B77 2HH Come and join our FREE fun, informal family arts and crafts sessions. Suitable for ages 2+.

Materials supplied. Fancy dress optional.

Call to book your place.

Tel 01827 475222 Sat 25th - Mon 27th August 11am-4pm

Fairytale Weekend at Tutbury Castle

Castle St, Tutbury, Burton on Trent, DE13 9JF There’s nothing better than celebrating a glorious British summer with a family day out – with an added twist. Set within the luscious surrounds of Tutbury Castle, step into another world to enjoy the delights our Fairytale Weekend. Featuring fairies, princesses, villains and pirates, why not join the fun and dress up yourself? The hall’s tea room will be open selling sizzling food and drink, or you can pack up your own picnic to eat on the picturesque castle lawns as the magic unfolds around you. Adults £6, under 12s & over 60s £4, under 5s free.

Tel 01283 812129 www.tutburycastle.com Sun 26th - Mon 27th August

August Bank Holiday Family Fun National Brewery Centre, Horninglow Street,

August Burton on Trent, DE14 1NG Loads of family fun activities including arts & crafts, Shire horse rides, face painting and much more.

This year’s spotlight shows will be the fantastic Sooty’s 70th Anniversary Bake off show on the 26th and Rastamouse on the 27th. There will be three 25 minute shows each day – preceded by a 20 minute Magic Show starring Dave Oakley. Other attractions include insane inflatables for both children & adults, guided treasure trail, Shire horses & vintage vehicles, Crafts & activities, Free museum entry, Carvery, BBQ & Ice cream parlour, Tuck shop, Tea & cakes.

Tickets £6 adult or child. Family of four £20.

(Price includes entrance to the show, small extra charges may apply to certain activities) Tel 01283 532880 www.nationalbrewerycentre.co.uk Sun 26th - Mon 27th August 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. www.claymills.org.uk

Sun 26th - Mon 27th August 11am-4pm

Old Fashioned Sports Day

Middleton Hall, Middleton, Tamworth, B78 2AE We spend too many hours watching television, staring at our phones and going shopping. Break away from routine pastimes this Bank Holiday weekend at Middleton Hall. Step back in time playing old fashioned games based on Francis Willughby’s seventeenth century book of sports, games and pastimes. All of the activities will be free, so whether you want to take part or watch your friends and family get competitive, you are sure to have a great time. Adults £5.50, under 18s free. www.middleton-hall.co.uk

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September

Sat 1st September 11am-4pm

We Love Tamworth

Tamworth Castle Grounds, B79 7NA Annual fun day including fairground rides, stalls, inflatables, dog show & more!

Children’s Zone £3 per child. www.tamworthartsand events.co.uk Sun 9th September

The Enormous Turnip

Lichfield Garrick, Castle Dyke, Lichfield, WS13 6HR Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company return with unswerving energy, live music and eccentric puppetry in this re-potted version of the famous children’s story.

Living in their tiny shed amongst the garden tools, Mr and Mrs Chickweed’s prize-winning vegetables have taken over everything!

But no one knew that a vegetable could grow bigger than the cat, bigger than the dog, bigger than you and me put together! It’s gigantic and it’s still growing!

Help us pull The Enormous Turnip out of the ground before it takes over the planet!

For seedlings aged 3-10 and all the family.

Tickets £14 Tel 01543 412121 www.lichfieldgarrick.com Sat 15th September 10.30am-12.30pm

September Wildlife Watch

National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, Burton upon Trent, DE13 7AR During our September Wildlife Watch session our young visitors will be discovering more about hedgehogs and their habitats.

Parents /guardians must remain with their children at all times. The session will be held in one of our covered Discovery Shelters so it is important that all children are appropriately dressed. In the event of inclement weather, an indoor space will be provided for the group. £1.50 per child, booking required. www.thenma.org.uk

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Sun 16th September 10am-4pm

Craft Fayre Sunday

Hoar Park Shopping & Craft Village, B4114 Nr Ansley, Nuneaton, CV10 0QU Craft Fayre Sunday is the ideal time to visit Hoar Park, a pretty courtyard of 17th Century barns converted into retail and craft shops.

There’s even a Children’s Farm, making it a great day out for all the family.

Tel 02476 394433 www.hoar-park.co.uk Sun 30th September 10am-3pm

Penkridge Children’s Market

Penkridge Market, Penkridge, ST19 5AS A great day out for all the family. The market will be entirely dedicated to children, with stall holders selling everything from nearly new children’s clothes and equipment, to toys and handmade crafts. There will also be plenty to keep the children entertained including petting farm, fire engine, toddler sense taster sessions, rides, inflatables, children’s crafts, and more. Entry is free for children and just £2 for adults.

Tel 01785 714221 www.penkridgemarket.co.uk Sat 6th - Sun 7th October

Bing Live - Bing Goes To The Theatre Lichfield Garrick, Castle Dyke, Lichfield, WS13 6HR Calling all Bingsters! Bing and his friends are going on tour in the first ever Bing stage show! Join Bing, Sula, Coco and Pando as they learn how to tell stories by pretending, dressing-up and singing songs. Flop and Amma are there to help, but in this magical world of make-believe things don’t always go according to plan…

The CBeebies favourites are brought to life in a brand new stage production full of fun, laughter, music and magical puppetry. Bing Live! is the perfect first theatre trip for preschoolers and their families.

Going to the theatre… it’s a Bing thing!

Tel 01543 412121 www.lichfieldgarrick.com

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Baby Sensory Stimulating the senses with baby classes in Burton, Lichfield & Moira Baby Sensory multi-award winning sensory development classes are designed for babies from birth-13 months of age.

Each week, you and your baby will enjoy different themes from the amazing Space Adventure to Baby Pirates!

Your baby will experience a range of sensory delights including scarves, balls, feathers, bubbles parachutes,

giant balloons, bouncing frogs, puppets and textures and brain games among many others!

Every activity is accompanied by developmental information so that you understand the value to your baby’s learning and development.

Weekly sessions held in Burton, Lichfield and Moira.

To book call Vicky on 07870 862364

Most babies learn best when they see , hear, feel, touch, taste and smell Welcome to the magic of Baby Sensory. It is a world filled with light shows, music, glowing bouncy balls, bubbles, bells, songs, rainbows, puppets and tickly feathers.

Our multi-award winning sessions run throughout South Derbyshire and Staffordshire – For more information call Vicky on 07870 862364, email burtonsouth@babysensory.co.uk or visit www.babysensory.com

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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

Branston Parent & Toddler 9.45-11.15 Tue

Branston Village Hall

Baby Sensory 10am/11.15 Tue Branston All Saints Church

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

Messy Mondays 10am-12pm £3 UpBeat music & movement £4

9.30-10.30am (6mths+) Thu 10.45-11.30am (up to 6mths) Thu Booking recommended.

Brewhouse Theatre, Burton

Breastmilk Mummies 10am-12pm Mon Stay & Play (drop in) 1-2.30pm Mon

Little Stars Additional Needs

12.45-3.45pm Tue (referral only)

Simply Play

10-11.30am Wed (must book)

Harvey Girls Baby KatKims

(young mums with 0-pre-walking) 11am-12.15pm Wed

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

Harvey Girls (young mums) 12.30-2.30pm Thu, booking required, Tel 01283 533449 Riverside Church, High St

Draycott

in the Clay

Tots Corner Toddler Group

9.30-11.30am Wed, Village Hall

Moira Baby Sensory

10am, 11.15am & 12.30pm Mon Call Vicky 07870 862364 burtonsouth@babysensory.co.uk Moira Village Hall

Rolleston on Dove Rolleston Playgroup

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

Jump for Joy 9.30-11.30am Mon

St Peter’s Church, Stanton Rd Twins Group 10am-12pm Mon Harvey Girls (young mums) 2-4pm Tue (referral only) Tel 01283 533449

Creative Caterpillars

9.30-11.15am Wed (drop in)

Hill Street Mini Movers

Breastfeeding Workshop

Short Street Toddlers

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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 Ln

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

Winshill 10.30-12.30pm Tue (referral only)

Stapenhill

9.45-11.45am Fri Short Street Methodist Chapel

Glebe Pre-school

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

Dads 4 Dads Group

10-11.30am Thu (drop in) Hill St Health Centre, Hill St

10.30am-12.30pm (drop in) 2nd & 4th Thu of the month Harvey Girls (young mums) 10-11.30am Fri (drop in) East Staffs Children’s Ctr, Waterloo St, Tel 01283 233400 facebook.com/ EastStaffsChildrensCentre

Baby & Toddler

Harvey Girls (young mums)

Simply Play for Babies

1-2.30pm Wed (must book)

Stretton

9.15am-12.15pm Mon-Fri Lunch Club 12.15-1.15pm www.glebe-preschool.co.uk Tel 07989 036843 Stanton Rd, DE15 9RW

10am-12pm Sat (must book) Tel 01283 533449 Winshill Resource Centre

Tums to Tots drop in 9.30-11.30am Tue

Winshill Mini Fun Factory

10-11.30am Wed Winshill Methodist Church Tots n Dots 9.15-11am Thu Gospel Hall, Hawfield Lane

Class & group details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change.

Please check with the event organiser before setting out.

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Burntwood & Cannock

Most classes are Term-Time only

Burntwood Childminder Drop in 9.30-11.30 Mon/Fri

Spark Baby Bistro Breastfeeding Cafe 10-11am Mon

Hammerwich Toddler

10am-12pm/1-3pm Mon Burntwood Institute Little Lambs10-11.30am Mon/Fri Redwood Community Centre

Cannock

Sensory Space @ Chase

For 0-5yrs with additional needs.

Wed on monthly basis.

Call 01543 469894 for dates & to book.

Cannock Chase Leisure Centre

Bambinos Toddler Group

Create & Play 9.30-11.30am Fri Create Community Hub

Sparky’s Den After School Club 4-6pm Mon

Toddler/Pre-school sessions @ SNAP Cannock

Twins Club 12.30-2.30pm Mon

Twiglets Toddler Nature Group

Messy Play 9.30-11.30am Wed Rhyme Time 12.30-2.30pm Thu

Spark Babies 11am -12.30pm

Mon (Pregnancy - Walking)

Spark Grandparent’s Playgroup

1.30-3.30pm Mon (0-4yrs)

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

(4-8yrs, inc. hot meal) DASH (Autism Support ) 7-9pm 1st Mon of mth

Any 2 hrs 10am-1pm Mon/Tue SNAP Playground, Pye Green Rd

9.30-11.30am Tue

Sally Davies Baby Massage

West Chadsmoor Family Centre 98-100 Princess St, WS11 5JT

Read It, Make It

Huntington Grandparents & Toddler Group

10.45-11.45am Tue, must book Lunch Bunch 12-1.30pm Tue 1.45-2.45pm Tue

Bump to Baby Antenatal Course 7.30-9.30pm Tue, booking required

Little Owls Baby Sensory

(0-2 yr) 10-11.30am Wed Mama Blues Postnatal depression support 1-2.30pm Wed

Spark Bumps Pregnancy Evening

7.30-9.30pm 1st Wed of month Horizon Single Parent Support 9.30-11.30am Thu

Mama Blues

Postnatal depression support 10-11.30am Thu

Back to Work Help 10-11.30 Thu

Pamper Evenings

7-10pm Thu, booking required

Midday Mayhem Young Parents (Up to 25 yrs) 12-2pm Fri

Spark Dad’s 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

9.30-11.30am Thu Littleton Green Community Sch Stay & Play 10-11.30am Fri Pye Green Community Centre

Cannock Chase Breastfeeding Support Group

1.45-3.15pm Mon (drop in) Stay & Play 1.15-2.45pm Mon (0-5yrs, drop in) Let’s Cook 9.30-11.30am & 11.30am-1.30pm Mon (2-4yrs, booking required)

Great Wyrley Landywood Children’s Centre

Hednesford SA Playgroup 9.30-11.30am Mon, Salvation Army

Family Focus 9.30-11.30am

Wed, Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall

Little Friends Baby & Toddler

10am-12pm, 3rd Fri of Mth, Booking advisable 01543 877666 Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Rd

Norton Canes Baby Stay & Play

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

Grandparent & Toddler Group

9.30-11.30am Wed (18mths-5yrs)

D.C.L Drama Llama

10-11am Thu in school holidays (2-4yrs, drop in) dcl.hannah@gmail.com Simply Play 1-2.30pm Thu (0-15mths, booking required) Story Crafts 9.30-11.30am Fri (18mths-4yrs. Free, must book) Cannock Chase Children’s Centre, Cannock Rd, WS11 5BU Tel 01543 469894 facebook.com/ cannockchasechildrenscentre

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

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Lichfield & Tamworth

Most classes are Term-Time only

Fradley Fradley Toddler Group

(0-4yrs) 9.45-11.30am Wed Fradley Village Hall

Lichfield

Tamworth

Breastfeeding Antenatal Workshop

Activity Session

9.15-11am Mon/Wed

Family Support Grp 9-11am Fri

11.30am-12.30pm Thu (booking required)

St Martin’s Church, Stonydelph

Breastfeeding Support

Fazeley Parent & Tots

Kiddibops Music Class

1-2.30pm Thu (Free, drop in)

Childminder Drop In

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

Little Stars Parent & Toddler

Activity Session

9.15-11.30am Tue/Thu Belgrave Fire Station

9.45am (0-3mths), 10.30am (babies), 11.20am (0-4yrs) & 12.15pm (2.5-4yrs) Fri Glascote Children’s Centre B77 2HH, Tel 01827 475222

Breastfeeding Support

Dosthill Parent & Tots Group

9.30-11.30am Mon

for children with disabilities 1-3pm Wed (Free, drop in) Parent Pit Stop 9.15-11.15am Thu (drop in whilst at HV clinic) Old & Young Play 1-3pm Thu (0-5yrs & grandparents, drop in)

10-11.30am Mon (drop in)

Kiddibops Music Class

1pm (babies) & 2pm (0-4yrs) Mon

Hearing Impaired Group

Sticky Finger Family Crafts

Breastfeeding Support Group

Kiddibops Music Class

3.30-5.30pm Thu Friday Club 9am-12pm Fri 1-2.30pm Fri

10-11.30am Tue (1yr +, booking required) 1pm (babies) & 2pm (0-4yrs) Wed

Lichfield Twins & Multiples Club In It Together Support Group (drop in) 1-3pm Fri Charnwood Children’s Centre Purcell Ave, WS13 7PH Tel 01543 512024

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

Emmanuel Toddlers

9.15-11.15am Tue Emmanuel Christian Centre

for children with additional needs 12-2pm 1st Thu of month, (Free, drop in) Leyfield’s Children’s Centre, B79 8JB, Tel 01827 68750

One FitMama

Fit Tots 1-3pm Tue Parent & Tots Group

TinyTalk Baby Signing

One FitMama

Story with Rory 10.30am Wed

Activity Session 12.30-2.30 Wed

Stay & Play/Toy Library

In It Together Support Group

10-11am Wed (0-18 mths) 11.15am-12.15pm Wed (18mths +) 12.30-1.30pm Wed (0-18mths) Tesco Extra Community Room Green Room at Lichfield Garrick

9.15-11.45am Fri Jigsaw Community Hub

Baby Sensory

10am/ 11.15am/ 12.45pm Fri Curborough Community Centre 16

NCT Cloth Nappy Library

12-1pm, 4th Thu of every month Community Hub Cafe, Tamworth Castle Grounds

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

Whittington Whittington Baby & Toddler 10-11.30am Thu Whittington Village Hall

7.45pm Mon (ladies only) Landau Forte Qems Stefanie Tel 07809 385651

One FitMama

12.30pm Wed (mums & babies) Stefanie Tel 07809 385651

9-11am Thu Dosthill Baptist Ch, Cadogan Rd

9.30-11.15am Wed Sacred Heart Ch, Glascote Heath 9.45am & 10.45am Wed (mums & babies) Mile Oak Community Centre Stefanie Tel 07809 385651 St Francis Church, Leyfields

for children with additional needs 10am-12pm 3rd Tue of month, (Free, drop in)

Sticky Fingers Family Crafts

One FitMama

9.45am & 10.45am Tue (mums & babies) Thomas Spence Hall Whittington, WS14 9JX Our classes are tailored exercise programs with our baby/toddler zone to ensure that you get a great workout while your little one has fun and makes new friends.

Contact Stefanie Tel 07809 385651 tamworth@onefitmama. co.uk

10-11.30am Wed (1yr+, booking required)

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/staffordshire

Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser

Drama Llama

Fun & energetic drama, music & messy play for 2-4 year olds & 5 years + Sessions across Staffordshire £4 per session 07376 235086 dcl.hannah@gmail.com @dcldrama18

One FitMama Tamworth & Lichfield Our classes are designed to enable mums to become fit & healthy without the need for childcare.

The classes are tailored exercise programs with our baby/toddler zone to ensure that you get a great workout while your little one has fun and makes new friends.

Contact Stefanie on 07809 385651 tamworth@onefitmama.co.uk www.onefitmama.co.uk Library Sessions

Barton under Needwood Burton on Trent

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 Stafford 11-11.30 Tue Sutton Coldfield 11-11.30

Fri Uttoxeter 9.30-10 Wed

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 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

Toy Library

9.30-10.30

Wed

Wed Wed

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 Heath Hayes 9.30-10 Fri Hednesford 10.45-11.15 Fri Holmecroft 10.30-11 Tue Lichfield 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 Sutton Coldfield 9.30-10 every other Fri Tamworth 11-11.30

Fri Uttoxeter 10.30-11.30 Tue

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

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Stafford & Rugeley

Most classes are Term-Time only

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

Ridware Rascals 10-11.30am Fri

Ridware Village Hall, Uttoxeter Rd

Brocton Mother & Toddler 10-11.30 Wed

Brocton Village Hall

Doxey Tuneful Tots 10-11.30am Tue, Sutton Centre

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

Rugeley Buggy Walk 10.30-11.30 Mon, Meet at the library D.C.L Drama Llama

10-11am Mon in school hols (2-4yrs, drop in) dcl.hannah@gmail.com Let’s Cook 9.30-11.30am Tue (2-4yrs, please book)

Breastfeeding Support Group 11am-12.30pm Wed (drop in)

Childminder Stay & Play

9.30-11.30am Thu (0-5yrs, drop in) Western Springs Children’s Centre, Lovett Court, WS15 2QD, Tel 01543 469894

Play & Stay 9.30-11 Thu/Fri Family Focus 9.30-11.30am Thu St Paul’s Church Hall

Stafford

Sing & Sign

Mon 9.45 (7mth+) 11am (14mth+) 12.15 (0mth+) Fulford Village Hall, ST11 9QT

NCT Bumps n Babies 10-12 Mon Stafford Twins Group 9.30-11.30am Thu Sing & Sign Thu 10am (7mth+),

11.15am (14mth+) & 12.30pm (0mth+) Families First at Faraday Road Tel 01785 854700 facebook.com/faradayroadstafford

Cafe Tots 11am-2pm Mon-Fri Rising Brook Church Berkswich Toddler 1.30-3pm Tue Methodist Church Hall Simply Play Baby 10-11.30 Mon (booking required) Childminders Group 9.45-11.30am Wed Messy Play 1.30-3pm Wed Breastfeeding Advice 1.30-2.30pm Wed Sling Library 9.30-11.30am

1st Thu of month (drop in) Silkmore Children’s Centre, Exeter St, ST17 4EG Tel 01785 246802 facebook.com/2009silkmore

Praise and Play 10-11am Wed St Mary’s Church

Sticky Fingers 9.45-11.30am Thu Stafford Baptist Church Mumsnbabes 9.30-11.30am Fri Weston Village Hall Dots to Tots 10.30-11.30am Fri

Holmcroft Community Centre ST16 1NL

Communicate Captivate Connect

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

Trinity Tots Parent & Toddlers 10am-12pm Mon,

Mount St, ST16 2BZ

St John’s Parent & Toddlers 1.30-3.20pm Mon, St John’s Catholic Primary, ST18 0SL 18

£5 off online booking with code LOTS4TOTS

07967 286271 leesemott@singandsign.co.uk www.singandsign.com www.lotsfortots.co.uk/staffordshire

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Sutton Coldfield

Most classes are Term-Time only

TinyTalk 9.45am (18 mth+), 11am (0-18mths) & 12.15pm (0-18mths) Mon Chester Road Baptist Church, B73 5HU

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

Rainbow Rhyme 10-10.45am Mon (mixed age) Leighswood Childcare, Broadmeadow, Aldridge

TinyTalk Fri 9.45-10.45am (18mth+) 11am-12pm (0-18mths) Four Oaks Methodist Church B74 2UU Rainbow Rhyme 10-10.45am (mixed age) Fri 11-11.45am (baby session) Fri (call to book, see ) Streetly Association, Streetly

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 All Saints Toddlers 10-11.30am Mon

All Saints Little Angels Stay & Play

9.45-11.45am Fri (for 2yrs +) Booking required Tel 0121 353 3582 All Saints Streetly Parish Church B74 3JL

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Stay & Play 1-2.30pm Mon (drop in) Childminders Stay & Play 9.30-11.30am Tue Rhythm, Rhyme & Storytime 9.30-10.45am Thu

Holland House Children’s Centre, B72 1RE

Stay & Play 1.30-3.30pm Mon & Fri (drop in) New Hall Children’s Centre, B75 7NQ 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 (0-18mths) Tue

Quaker Meeting House, Kenelm Rd, B73 6HD

Young Parents Group 12.30-2.30pm

alternate Weds New Hall Children’s Centre, Langley Hall Drive

NCT Bumps & Babies 10-11am Wed (Sling session) Quinto Lounge, Birmingham Rd B72 1QA

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

The Milk Bar Breastfeeding Support

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

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

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

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