Shrewsbury & Telford Family Grapevine Summer 2020 Online Only Edition

SHREWSBURY AND TELFORD | SUMMER 2020

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Essential information for families with children 0 - 18 years

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TODDLER TIMETABLE A-Z OF KIDS ACTIVITIES

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HELLO and WELCOME to the SUMMER 2020 ONLINE ONLY edition!

Additional Needs ......................................8 Antenatal ...............................................9 Babies ........................................9, 10, 11, 12 Books, Toys & Gifts .................................. 3 Childminders .....................................12, 13 Complementary Therapists ...................8 Dance & Drama ...........................27, 28, 29 Daycare Nurseries ...........................17, 18 Family Health & Welfare ...............7, 8, 9 Family Law .............................................3 First Aid .....................................................9 Fostering & Adoption ............................8 Hall Hire ......................................................6 Health Visitors ....................................... 8 Holiday & Out-of-school Activities .... 23

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Local Services .........................................2, 3 Music ....................................................... 30 Party Time ..................................... 3, 4, 5, 6 Pets ...............................................................2 Places to Go/Things to Do .......24, 25, 26 Pre-schools ............................................. 16 Schools.................................................20, 21 Soft Play Areas .......................................13 Speech & Language ...............................8 Sports & Leisure A - Z....27, 28, 29, 30, 31 Toddler Timetable ...............................13 Toddler Activities .................13, 14, 15, 16 Tutoring ...............................................22, 23 Watersports .............................................31

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Local Government

Social Services

Family Connect & Strengthening Families, Telford, tel 01952 385385

Emergency Duty Team for Telford & Wrekin (> 5pm & weekends), tel 01952 676500

Shropshire Council - General Enquiries, tel 0345 678 9000 Shropshire Family Information Service, tel 01743 254400 Telford & Wrekin Council General Enquiries, tel 01952 380000 Wem Town Council, tel 01939 232733

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Welcome to the first ever 32 PAGE ONLINE ONLY edition of the Shrewsbury & Telford Family Grapevine courtesy of Covid-19!

Although the Spring edition was distributed, there wasn’t enough time for Readers to pick copies up from those distribution points before Lockdown started. All the Spring Advertisers have therefore been given the chance to really showcase their businesses in this special one-off edition where space is no object and you will find much more information about many of them next to their ads.

The whole magazine is now downloadable and features quick direct links to Advertisers’ websites. Current from July to October as usual, this time, as things are changing so quickly, watch out for possible updates at the beginning of September! Now more than ever, we really need to support our local small businesses and help them get back on their feet.

So - if you love the Grapevine, please email your friends with the link and share it on social media so that Shropshire families with kids can access the wealth of information in here, prepared as a “labour of love” while Lockdown was in full swing. And above all ENJOY the rest of the Summer - I think we all deserve it!!

Shropshire Safeguarding Children Board (Social Services), tel 03456 789021

Pets Abbey Veterinary Centre, Shawbury, tel 01393 250655

Citizens Advice Bureaux

Abbey Veterinary Centre, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 232713

Citizens’ Advice, Shropshire, tel 03444 991100

Abbie’s Pets & Exotics, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 241113

Telford & Wrekin, Wellington, Telford, tel 03003 301165

Animal Health Centre, Longden Road, Shrewsbury (SY3), tel 01743 369999 www.animalhealthvets.co.uk

Disclaimer: The Family Grapevine Shrewsbury and Telford is independently owned and part of The Family Grapevine Group operated by Grapevine Magazines Ltd. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means, either wholly or in part, without the prior permission of the publisher. Whilst all reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of the material in this publication and to ensure the accuracy of its content, no warranty is given as to its correctness. All adverts are submitted and approved by the advertiser and this does not imply a recommendation or necessarily the views of the publisher. You should make your own enquiries and comparisons as with any form of advertising. We accept no liability for loss, damage or difficulties resulting from contacts made through the directory, from errors or omissions, from claims made by advertisers or from omissions or inaccuracies relating to an advertisement or other entry, regardless of how caused.

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Local Services • Pets • Parties Dogs Trust, Roden, near Shrewsbury, tel 01952 770225

PCB Solicitors, Shrewsbury & Telford, tel 01743 248148

Hadley Community Library, Telford, tel 01952 388475

Chloe’s Beautiful Books (Usborne), Shrewsbury, tel 07429 476599

Gonsal Farm Animal Centre (RSPCA) Dorrington, Shrewsbury, tel 03001 230753

Rachel McGrath Family Law, Telford, tel 01952 214085

Library at the Lantern, Harlescott, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 250810

E-Collectica Board Games, Shrewsbury Market Hall, tel 07804 687884

Shropshire Mediation Service, Telford, tel 01952 952958

Madeley Library, Telford, tel 01952 382950

Terry Jones Solicitors, Shrewsbury, Telford & Newport, tel 01743 285888

Much Wenlock Library, tel 01952 728293

Ellen’s Fingerprint Jewellery, tel 07795 364208 www.ellensfingerprintjewellery.co.uk

Wace Morgan Solicitors, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 280100

Oakengates Library @ The Place, Telford, tel 01952 382390

Greyhound Trust Shropshire & Borders, tel 01939 234217 Grinshill Animal Rescue, near Shrewsbury, tel 07740 103393 Haygate Veterinary Centre, Wellington, Telford, tel 01952 223122 Hilbrae Rescue Kennels, Telford, tel 01952 541254

Police and Crime Prevention

Shropshire Cat Rescue (visit by appt only), Shrewsbury, tel 01743 872857

Child Protection, Telford & Wrekin, tel 01952 385385

Telford Cats Protection, tel 01952 305645

Childline, tel 0800 1111

Solicitors (Family Law)

Crimestoppers - report crime anonymously, tel 0800 555111

Aaron & Partners Solicitors, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 443043

Pontesbury Library, Bogey Lane, Pontesbury, tel 01743 791171

Police (non-emergency), tel 101 Refuge National Domestic Violence Helpline, tel 0808 2000247

Clarkes Law, Telford, Shrewsbury & Newport, tel 01952 291666

Youth Offending Service for Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, tel 01952 385985

Elliott Bridgman Solicitors, Telford & Shrewsbury, tel 01952 684544

Libraries

FBC Manby Bowdler, Shrewsbury & Telford, tel 01743 241551 Hatchers, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 248545

Bayston Hill Library, Lythwood Road, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 872412

Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors, tel 01743 491586 www.lblaw.co.uk

Broseley Library, Bridgnorth Road, Broseley, tel 01952 884119

Martin Kaye Solicitors, Telford, tel 01952 525915

Dawley & Malinslee Community Library, Telford, tel 01952 382901

NJP Solicitors, Telford, tel 01952 618656

Donnington & Muxton Community Library, tel 01952 382905

Parry Carver Solicitors, Telford & Shifnal, tel 01952 641291

Newport Library, tel 01952 382965

Shifnal Library, Broadway, Shifnal, tel 01952 461018 Shrewsbury Library, Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 255308 Southwater Library, Telford, tel 01952 382915 Stirchley Community Library, Telford, tel 01952 382980 Wellington Library, Telford, tel 01952 382990 Wem Library & Learning Centre, tel 01939 236995

Books, Toys and Gifts Babyprints & My Little Gem Jewellery, tel 01952 242370 Bears on the Square, Ironbridge, tel 01952 433924 Bertie’s Brilliant Books (Usborne), Telford, tel 07772 329391 Build-a-Bear Workshop, Telford Town Centre, tel 01952 290988

Lewkynsa - Bespoke Children’s Headboards & Upholstery, tel 07969 105850 Lootybag, Shropshire (story bags etc), tel 01743 240714 Merrythought Handmade Teddybears, Ironbridge, tel 01952 433116 Nicky Fleet Gifts & Facepainting, Shrewsbury, tel 07946 031150 Rainbow Sensory Gifts, Telford, tel 07480 794825 The Shropshire Toy Shop, tel 07976 897909 Usborne Books, Shrewsbury, tel 07712 861243 Usborne Books, Telford, tel 07508 277695 Wittypics Craft Kits - Learn to Draw Caricatures (age 6+), tel 07866 070460 www.wittypics.co.uk

Party Venues Please see Sports Centres/Soft Play Areas/Places to Visit, tel various

Hall Hire Admaston House Community Centre, Telford, tel 07467 028768 Alberbury Village Hall, tel 01743 884264

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Separated parents are finding the challenges of co-parenting even more difficult to deal with during lockdown, a leading family law solicitor said today.

The warning centres on estranged parents who are trying to maintain contact with their children whilst adhering to the present social distancing guidelines.

Sue Hodgson, head of family law at Lanyon Bowdler in Telford, said the restrictions of lockdown were seeing already complicated family matters becoming even more difficult to deal with during the coronavirus crisis.

And in another worrying trend, Sue said the firm, which has offices across Shropshire, Herefordshire and North Wales, was also seeing an increase in divorce enquiries as people anticipate the easing of the current restrictions.

She said: “These are extremely difficult times for everybody, but separated parents are finding it particularly tough as the often strained relationships in such circumstances are being made worse by the constraints of lockdown.

We are seeing issues arising from parents who are trying to maintain contact between separate households despite social distancing.

There are cases where children have been retained by one parent and we have to make an urgent application to the court for their immediate return.

Our family law team has cases where relationships between separated parents have become highly conflicted due to the stress of trying to cope with financial uncertainty, home schooling and maintaining a co-parenting arrangement.

We have instances where separated parents need to be able to communicate to agree school applications for September, but can’t due to the impact of social distancing.

We are having to help parents be creative in the way they contact their children - even if they can’t have direct face-to-face contact with them.

This has included things like reading bedtime stories over FaceTime, video calling and trying to do some homeschooling with them.”

Sue added: “I believe there will be further difficulties ahead when a vaccine to this terrible virus is found, as we anticipate more enquiries with parents disagreeing about whether or not their child should receive a vaccination.

We have also seen an increase in divorce enquiries as people start to anticipate the relaxation of lockdown.

Our team is working hard to help parents come to solutions which are workable for both parties and, most importantly, are in the best interests of their children. It is difficult and made even harder due to the current restrictions but it’s important to know there is help at hand.”

For more advice, contact Sue by calling 0800 652 3371, email sue.hodgson@lblaw.co.uk or visit www.lblaw.co.uk

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Shrewsbury’s one & only pottery painting studio since 2014 Great for creating keepsakes and gifts Hire & Fire and Foam Clay kits available to do at home...!

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The End of Parties..... or the Start of New Traditions?

From changes to working patterns, loss of child care, introduction of home schooling or a decrease in financial stability, everyone has had different battles to face this year due to lockdown restrictions. Whatever restrictions have been in place, one thing remains constant - our children still have birthdays. The majority of which have become accustomed to having parties surrounded by their friends and families. Many are too young to really understand the implications of Covid, and it can be difficult trying to explain to them why their friends and family are not celebrating with them on their special day.

Here at Mossy Parties our business was obviously and sensibly been on hold. Hiring our reusable Party Kits and encouraging social gatherings will only be done when the government thinks it is safe to do so. So it got us thinking, how could we help birthday children feel extra special during this socially isolated time. Just because it’s not a ‘traditional’ birthday party, doesn’t mean you can’t have fun and start some new traditions along the way.

Even as restrictions lift, you may choose to have a low key Birthday this year. If so, why not try an alternative celebration - you never know you may even start a new family tradition!

Here are a few of our favourite ideas to make the Birthday Star feel special, even if they are not surrounded by friends and family.

King or Queen of Birthdays

Give your birthday star the royal treatment, including throne, robe and crown!

Use a hat out of an old Christmas cracker, decorate some cardboard, or go all out and crochet something that can be used every year. Add a robe - maybe from an old fancy dress costume or just a sheet from the laundry cupboard - treat it like an exquisite piece of clothing and their imagination will do the rest! Decorate a chair with colourful sheets and cushions for their throne.

When they wake up tell them that their good behaviour means they are being crowned King or Queen of the house for the day. Present them with their crown and robe and tell them that their throne awaits.

When they are on their throne they get to make the rules! Let them plan what to do for the day, what they want for dinner or even what they want their servants (yes you!) to wear whilst they are waiting upon them. Enjoy the fun - they may boss you around a bit and it may be a day full of the unexpected. Put aside your chores, don’t worry about the mess and see where their imagination takes them and you.

Theme Their Whole Day

Many people have themed parties. We all know someone who is Dino mad or will only wear pink and glittery things!

Instead of having a themed party have a themed day. Start breakfast surrounded with their favourite toys. Cut their toast into shapes. Use bright bedding as tablecloths or backdrops.

Cut out paper shapes or bunting and decorate the house.

Get the whole family dressed up for the theme. Whether this is creating a stegasaurus mask for dad out of some cardboard boxes, or trying your hand at origami to make pirate hats for everyone. Google is our friend, search DIY fancy dress ideas and you will find a whole host of ideas for all levels of craft DIYer.

Birthday Bake Off

Unless you bake cakes regularly, the thought of baking a Birthday Cake can be quite stressful, and during these weird times you may not be able to get to the Supermarket to buy one easily. So why not make the Birthday cake part of the day?

Hold a cake bake off in your own home, or if you have young children have a cupcake or cookie decorating competition.

If you are particularly competitive and love to bake, extend the challenge to friends and family and share pictures online or via a video call. Birthday Star can pick the best looking baked goodies and announce the winner.

A lovely way to incorporate an activity that provides a traditional(ish) element to a Birthday at the same time.

Community Fun

Ask the neighbours to put up something in their windows and go for a walk to see how many messages or pictures you can spot. It could be a picture in the window, chalk drawings on the paths, party decorations or even outdoor bunting. A great way to make sure the Birthday star feels special.

How about booking an icecream van to visit your road? We love this idea that a local mum shared recently. By having a timeslot and letting the neighbours know, it kind of feels like a party, but everyone is outdoors and can keep their distance, plus you see people for just a short amount of time. You never know you may meet some new neighbours too!

Digital Surprise Party

A few months ago most of us didn’t have a clue what zoom was. But you know what, it (and many other video conferencing apps) have been a blessing for keeping in touch with friends and family.

Arrange a convenient time for everyone, have your room set out for a party with decorations and food, and ask friends to do the same.

Before you bring in your birthday star for their party meal, make sure everyone has managed to join your video call and ask them all to be quiet. Just like they are at a real surprise party and waiting for the birthday star to walk through the door.

Get the birthday star to the table and reveal your phone, tablet or computer. Hopefully on cue, all their lovely friends and family will be able to shout SURPRISE, or sing Happy Birthday.

Keep them on call whilst you all have your lunch or dinner, sharing a virtual dining table.

People will talk over each other and there will be lots of hustle and bustle - just as it would be if you were all in the same room.

Personalised Birthday Messages

Instead of traditional birthday cards, why not ask family and friends to send a photo of themselves, with the message on the back. They can be displayed on the mantlepiece just like cards would be, and added into a scrapbook or photobook afterwards, reducing waste.

If your Birthday Star loves to follow someone famous, try sending them a message on Twitter

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or Instagram. You never know you may get a Birthday message back that would make their day.

You could have a personalised video message, song or cartoon made by one of the many party entertainers that have taken to providing online services. Whether it is a rock ballad or a video from Elsa, there are numerous options available.

Escape Room

For older kids who like a bit of a challenge, a home based Escape Room could be just what you are looking for. Just be warned, they take a LOT longer to make than to solve! But if you have the time and energy to put the effort in, the feeling of achievement when your crew achieves the first task is worth it.

If you don’t know where to start, take a look for inspiration online. We love Lock Paper Scissors who give you the blueprint to build your own. Or if you want an online experience from the professionals take a look at Telford’s Xscape Now who have recently launched online versions of their Award Winning Escape Rooms.

Digital Detox Sleepover

Get the whole family to camp out together in the garden or living room. Bring pillows and duvets, use sheets to make a fort between the sofas, have ‘midnight’ snacks and have a digital free night or story telling. If you have a tent and its good weather you can take the party into the garden. There are no rules for bedtime, the only rule is that the evening is family time only. No screens or phones allowed!

For older children you could even add in some pampering time with a foot soak and homemade face masks. Or if you fancy going all out as restrictions lift, why not look at hiring a sleepover kit to include indoor tipis, fairy lights and more.

Birthday Quiz

If you have a family who likes a bit of healthy competition why not have a birthday quiz?

This could be a traditional pub style quiz with question rounds - there are loads of examples available online at the moment - or you could create a family competition with a whole host of different events. Work together to come up with ideas - this could include an art competition, egg and spoon race, obstacle course, best fancy dress or guess this tune. You could even make your own medals and have a presentation ceremony at the end of the day. Don’t forget to include activities that the whole family can achieve to ensure everyone feels included!

Whatever you decide to do, most importantly have fun yourself! Traditional parties and alternative celebrations can be hard work, but the more you enjoy yourself, the more the Birthday Star will do too.

As lockdown restrictions ease many families will be looking forward to the return of traditional parties, a chance to get together with friends and families. Mossy Parties offer reusable colourful party kits for hire that can save hundreds of pieces of disposable single use party ware from ending up in landfill. Kits are usually cheaper than buying disposables, much nicer to look at and use, and we even do the washing up for you! So whether it’s a birthday party, a rainbow gathering to celebrate our key workers, or just a large family BBQ, don’t buy disposables, hire reusables, and save money, time and waste. www.mossy.life/ecopartykits www.facebook.com/ecopartykits

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Party Time Arleston Community Centre, Telford, tel 01952 382270

Ruyton XI Towns Village Hall, tel 01939 260628

It’s a Girl Thing, Children’s Pamper Parties, Shrewsbury, tel 07939 016387

Astley Village Hall, Nr Shrewsbury, tel 01939 211015

Sambrook Centre, Stirchley, Telford, tel 01952 567140

Julie’s Magical Experience, Newport, tel 07772 065426

Bagley Sports and Social Club, Greenfields, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 249955

Shawbirch Community Centre, Telford, tel 01952 248538

Katie’s Kids Kitchen (Cookery Parties from age 3), tel 07971 499359

Shawbury Village Hall, tel 01939 250612

Baschurch Village Hall, near Shrewsbury, tel 07702 558240

Sheriffhales Village Hall, near Shifnal, tel 07443 642800

Kitty Kraft Parties, Newport, tel 01952 820940

Belle Vue Youth Centre, Shrewsbury, tel 07886 997116

Shifnal Village Hall, tel 01952 460294

Bicton Village Hall, tel 01743 850967

Silver Threads Hall, Donnington, Telford, tel 07518 496840

Birchmeadow Community Centre, Broseley, tel 07880 721388

St Chad’s Church Hall, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 365478

Brookside Central Community Centre, Telford, tel 01952 382180

St George’s & Priorslee Parish Centre, Telford, tel 01952 567700

Casey’s Cordingley Hall, Donnington, Telford, tel 01952 606588

St Georges Sports & Social Club, Telford, tel 01952 612911

Castle Farm Community Centre, Hadley, Telford, tel 01952 251581

St John’s Church Hall, Muxton, Telford, tel 01952 670033

Chinese Arts & Culture Centre, Stafford Park, Telford, tel 07920 886316 Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Community Centre, tel 01952 433381 Crosshouses Community Centre (Old Chapel), tel 07964 120998 Darwin Community Centre, Frankwell, Shrewsbury, tel 07971 041434 Dawley Town Hall, Telford, tel 01952 567910 Donnington Community Hub, Telford, tel 01952 382202 Dorrington Village Hall, tel 01743 718838 Fitz Village Hall, tel 01743 850527 Hadnall Village Hall, tel 01939 210321 Hanwood Village Hall, tel 01743 860484 Harley Village Hall, tel 01952 510712 Harmer Hill Village Hall, tel 07835 969131 Hollinswood Pavillion, Neighbourhood Centre & Randlay Comm. Cent., Telford, tel 01952 567961 Hope Village Hall, tel 01743 891637 Horsehay Village Hall, tel 07754 409496 Lawley Community Centre, Telford, tel 01952 507865

Stapleton Village Hall, Nr Shrewsbury, tel 01743 718451 Sundorne Games Hall, Shrewsbury, tel 07488 711440 The Ballroom, High St, Newport, tel 07967 343728 The Gateway, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 355159 The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 234970 www.hiveonline.org.uk The Lantern, Harlescott, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 250800 The Malthouse (Memorial Hall), Atcham, tel 07761 044389 The Roy Fletcher Centre, Cross Hill, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 341300 The Trinity Centre, Meole Brace, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 242660 The Wakes, Oakengates, Telford, tel 01952 567502 Turreff Hall, Donnington, Telford, tel 01952 608001 Waters Upton Village Hall, tel 01952 541599 Wattlesborough & Halfway House Village Hall, tel 01743 885261

Little Wenlock Village Hall, tel 07522 560023

Wem Town Hall, tel 01939 232299

Meeting Point House, Southwater, Telford, tel 01952 292268 Minsterley Parish Hall, tel 07495 715469 Montford Parish Hall, Shrawardine, nr Shrewsbury, tel 01743 850810 Newport Cosy Hall, tel 01952 417598 Newport Cricket Club, tel 07991 272054 Oak Tree Centre, Lightmoor, Telford, tel 01952 567417

Nula Hula (Events, Workshops, Parties), Shropshire, tel 07944 103344 Party Animals (Corner Exotics), tel 07816 048901 PJ the Funky DJ, Childrens Showman/ Entertainer, tel 01952 223311 Pop Parties, Casey’s Cordingley Hall, Telford, tel 01952 606588 Pyjama Drama Parties, Shrewsbury, tel 01691 898508 www.pyjamadrama.com

Stonehill Donkeys - donkeys for hire, tel 01939 270432 Thomas Allsorts (Sweets & Mascot Hire), Telford, tel 07800 822860

Face Painting Beauty by Grace, Shrewsbury, tel 07541 770949 Fanci Faces, Shropshire, tel 07977 818759 Fantasy Faces, Telford, tel 07770 597596 Nicky Fleet Gifts & Facepainting, Shrewsbury, tel 07946 031150 Powwow Face Painting, Newport, tel 07986 267847 Rainbow Faces, Newport, tel 01952 606098

Costumes and Fancy Dress

Ready Steady Let’s Get Messy, Shrewsbury, tel 07870 384766

Castle Capers Party Shop, Newport, tel 01952 814241

Really Wild Parties, Shropshire Wildlife Trust, tel 01743 284280

Fancy Dress Company, Telford, tel 01952 550150

Shropshire Dance Company Dance Parties, tel 07866 532119

Play & Party Superstore, Shrewsbury and Telford, tel 01743 467457

Splat n Splodge Pottery Painting Studio, The Parade, Shrews., tel 01743 588400 www.splatnsplodge.co.uk

The Giant Party Shop, Mardol, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 344894

Street Dance Parties, Telford, tel 07951 902994 The Farm on Wheels, tel 01785 841850 The Princess Party Company, tel 07808 884944 West Midlands Bubble Football, tel 07771 505539 Zoo Lab, Shropshire, tel 08453 306322

Party Supplies

Party Entertainers

Bratby Gases, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 449911

Console Heaven, tel 07976 817828

Special Additions Party Bags, tel 01952 303040

ReachOut Arts - Pop Star, Princesses and more, tel 01746 576088 www.reachoutarts.co.uk

Bouncing Forward Soft Play Hire, tel 07728 037599

Boogie Birthdays, Shrewsbury, tel 07946 630963

Simplee Teepee, Shrewsbury, tel 07977 015080

Sarah Adams Facepainting, Telford, tel 07920 828311

Wombridge Parish Centre, Telford, tel 01952 613334

Ball Sports Birthday Parties, tel 07817 021068

Sensory Superstars (SEN-friendly), Shrewsbury, tel 07858 260817

Pyjama Drama Parties, Telford & Bridgnorth, tel 01746 708222

Westbury Village Hall, tel 01743 884637

Bryan Paterson Wildlife Displays, tel 07860 832349

Old School Community Hall, Oxon, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 359392

Mermaid Parties with Mer-fin Fun, Shrewsbury, tel 07511 859306

Air Flair Balloons, Shrewsbury, tel 07976 667258

Baby Ballet Parties, tel 07527 354388

Nesscliffe Village Hall, tel 01743 741644

Little Kickers Football Parties, tel 07736 074596

Scotty’s Donkeys, tel 01952 730469

Curbside Gaming, Shropshire, tel 07505 786952 Enchanted Little Slumber Parties, Shropshire, tel 07919 037838 Fun Party Booth, Telford, tel 07472 236418 Go-Kart Party, Shropshire & Mid Wales, tel 07762 702515

Bouncy Castles and Inflatables Acme Castles & Marquees, Telford, tel 07788 266799 AJS Bouncy Castle Hire, Telford, tel 07396 252059 Enchanted Bouncy Castle Hire, Telford, tel 07891 302598 Fantasy Castles, Telford, tel 07770 597596 Fun-4-All - Bouncy Castle Hire, Telford, tel 07742 367461 Hartshorne Bouncy Castle Hire, Shrewsbury, tel 07477 367321 Premier Bounce, Telford, tel 01952 929393 Shropshire Inflatable Hire, tel 07772 603000 The Best Fun, West Mids, tel 07721 312167

Cakes and Party Food Apley Castle Cakes, Telford, tel 01952 406012

Jollybooth, Shropshire, tel 07847 297385

Baked a Cake, Shrewsbury, tel 07743 464322

Little Rascals Soft Play 4 Hire, tel 01743 240258

Laura’s Cake Boutique, Telford, tel 07500 111425

Fun Science Shropshire, tel 07727 616170

Midnight Dreams Sleepover Parties, Telford, tel 07725 179222

Lefevre Cake & Chocolate Creations, Shrewsbury, tel 07534 995972

Quaker Meeting House, Coton Hill, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 357132

Gem Academy Parties (Princess, Dance, Pamper), Telford, tel 07883 586818

Mossy Parties, Shropshire Eco Party Kits, tel 07495 596355 www.mossy.life

Mrs Spike’s Cakes, Shifnal, tel 07972 353880

Radbrook Community Centre, tel 07527 617670

I Can Dance/Revel in Dance, Shrewsbury, tel 07792 872830

Party Perfection, Telford, tel 07411 427282

The Icing Tip, Market Hall, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 240078

Park Lane Centre, Woodside, Telford, tel 01952 683700

Create a Plate Ceramics - mobile pottery painting, tel 07701 054136

Priory Hall, Much Wenlock, tel 07803 593377

Explorers Cooking Parties, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 243996

Pulverbatch Village Hall, tel 01743 718409

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Child & Family Health & Welfare Pony Pals Wrekin

Pony Pals Wrekin is an equine, animal and movement therapy facility, based at the foot hills of the Wrekin, Telford Shropshire. Wendy Garratt tells us more:

Equine and Movement Therapy And Equine Facilitated Learning

Pony Pals Wrekin is an equine facility, based at the foothills of the Wrekin.

Therapy and Learning sessions are based on the Horse Boy method created by Rupert Isaacson in the USA. The Method now serves tens of thousands of families in more than 20 countries.

It is the cutting edge in Equine Therapy/ Facilitated Learning for autism, ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and most other neuro-sensory diagnoses.

Please give Wendy a ring to find out more.

Buckatree Farm Cottage, Wrekin, Telford, TF6 5AL E-mail – ponypalswrekin@btinternet.com Website – ponypalswrekin.com Also on 07948 981047

Like so many due to Covid-19, currently sessions are paused. As soon as social distancing requirements allow I will be restarting with sessions, and look forward to welcoming back existing clients, as well as new ones.

The last few months have been unsettling and strange for everyone. The new normal we are all being encouraged to embrace is also going to present more challenges. For many children the return to school is going to open up more difficulties. Anxieties relating to peers, academia, and social engagement, are all areas I have been working with young people, their carers and schools prior to Covid-19. I see in the coming months these will be areas that many young people will need additional support with, and I am excited to be here and able to offer some support.

What is on offer at Pony Pals Wrekin

The correct physical environment + the correct human environment = Learning I aim to create the correct physical environment here at Pony Pals. I have a natural setting packed full of wholesome sensory triggers. I engage the children in movement in a variety of forms using the ponies.

The human environment is just as important. I follow the Horse Boy/Movement Method guidelines, these being; follow the child, listen to the child, extrinsic motivation – using the child’s current interests to communicate and interest them. I am creative, flexible and child led in approach.

What I do:

Movement is created through playfulness, this also stimulates laughter. I use the ponies to create movement and to allow a child to be carried through both play and learning.

When participating in equine sessions, I start the process working with sensory and calming aims. The children meet and handle the ponies from the ground, touching, grooming and washing the ponies. These are repetitive regular movements, which the ponies enjoy so they will physically demonstrate engagement, thereby rewarding the children’s efforts. I also incorporate breathing and relaxation periods. These are calming to the child’s nervous system. They regulate their breathing to that of the pony, and again receive a physical response and connection from the pony.

These responses begin to develop trust and friendship between the child and the pony.

Then when the child is ready, they move on board the pony. I use the time on board the pony in a number of ways; 1. To provide physical support. The child is sat on top of the pony and can feel them breathing and moving beneath them.

2. I use the pony to provide a safe, comfortable and unique relaxation environment. From on board we further develop the child’s ability to regulate their breathing.

3. The child continues with the repetitive regular movements of grooming whilst on board.

4. The pony and the child with time develop a friendship and trust, thereby enabling us to move them through walking and trotting with the pony, through new experiences and learning opportunities.

5. When we are all in agreement that the child is ready we introduce rocking the child and using deep pressure on the long limbs, whilst the child is on board the pony. The movement of the pony, the deep pressure, and the rocking of the child all produce the magic oxytocin.

6. Games, both fun and educational can be played whilst the child is mounted. They are receptive to learning due to the calming effect and the production of oxytocin.

Throughout all this our dogs are also always around, offering further interactions, play, companionship and cuddles.

Helen King is a highly skilled Children’s Physiotherapist with over 20 years experience.

I offer hands on Physiotherapy (following a risk assessment and use of PPE). If you would like an intensive burst of physio or regular hands on physio, give me a call.

If you are worried that your child is delayed learning to sit or walk, or have any concerns regarding their development, call for an assessment.

Zoom sessions are great too, if you can’t get to a face to face session or you are sheilding. Contact me to discuss further. I look forward to hearing from you.

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Child & Family Health & Welfare Child and Family Health Al-Anon (incl. Alateen) Meetings in Shrewsbury & Telford, tel 08009 171000 Alcoholics Anonymous National Helpline, tel 0800 9177650 Anorexia and Bulimia Care (ABC), tel 03000 111213 Beating Eating Disorders Youthline, tel 0808 8010711 Children’s Physiotherapy, Shrewsbury, tel 07967 622258 www.helenkingchildrensphysio.co.uk Contact a Family Helpline, tel 08088 083555

Discos High Society Discos & Entertainment Services, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 368468 JB Roadshow Mobile Disco, tel 07527 168118

Young Minds for Children’s Mental Health - Parents’ Helpline, tel 0808 8025544

Parenting Courses and Support Family Lives - support & information for parents, tel 08088 002222

Kixxy’s Disco Dome, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 240258

Understanding Your Child, Family Information Service, tel 01743 254400

PJ the DJ, Telford, tel 01952 223311 Skool Dayz Disco, Telford, tel 07902 155620

Youth Services All Shrewsbury Voluntary Youth Clubs, tel 01743 730005

Magicians and Clowns Magic Kev, Children’s Magician & Entertainer, tel 07968 818591 Mr Genie Magic Show, tel 01562 754824

Child and Family Welfare Beam Drop-in Centre, Wellington, Telford, tel 01952 459650 CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably), tel 0800 585858

Mentor Link (Support Through Listening) Shropshire, tel 01299 822336 The My Fam Project, Telford, tel 07429 572358

One Parent Families Child Maintenance Services, tel 08001 712345 Gingerbread National Helpline, tel 08088 020925

Education & Welfare, Telford & Wrekin Council, tel 01952 385385 Healthwatch Shropshire (improving NHS services), tel 01743 237884 Healthwatch Telford & Wrekin (improving NHS services), tel 01952 739540

Fostering and Adoption Foster Care Associates (FCA), Midlands, tel 08004 346000 Fostering in Shropshire, tel 08007 838798

Homestart Telford, supporting families with children < 5, tel 01952 872280

Joint Adoption Service (Telford & Shropshire), tel 01743 250138

Live Well Talking Therapies for Children & Adults, tel 07471 202562

Orange Grove Fostercare, tel 0800 3698513

Liz Somerville Consultancy, tel 07845 216089

Parallel Parents, tel 0800 0234450

Missing People Helpline, tel 116 000

Progress Care Solutions Fostering, tel 01902 561066

National Association for Children of Alcoholics, tel 0800 3583456

Telford Fostering (T&W Council), tel 01952 387387

NSPCC Child Protection Helpline, tel 08088 005000

Bereaved Parents

PAPYRUS (Prevention of Young Suicide) Helpline, tel 08000 684141

Child Death Helpline, tel 08002 82986

Samaritans (24 hour confidential phone line, no ansafone), tel 116 123 Shrewsbury Psychology Centre, tel 01743 233287

Child Bereavement UK, tel 0800 0288840 Children and Families Bereavement Service, tel 01743 236565 www.severnhospice.org.uk Cruse Bereavement Care, tel 0845 6066812

Shropshire Child & Adult Counselling, tel 07572 923093

Patsy Beddoes Counselling, Shropshire, tel 01952 825042

TCC Play Therapy & Baby Bonding Practitioner, Telford, tel 07814 202764 Telford & Wrekin CVS, tel 01952 916035

Prism - Peer-led Community Bereavement Support, Telford, tel 01952 872858

Telford & Wrekin CVS Carers Centre, tel 01952 240209

Severn Intervention Services (SIS), tel 01952 255952

Telford & Wrekin Young Carers, tel 01952 458044

The Lullaby Trust - Bereavement Support Line, tel 0808 8026868

The Green Oak Foundation, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 340880

Touched by Suicide, tel 07522 921606

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Diabetes UK Shrewsbury Kids Group, tel 01743 791351 DrinkLine - advice, info & support on alcohol issues, tel 0800 9178282

Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, tel 01952 641222 Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, tel 01743 261000 Severn Hospice, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 236565 www.severnhospice.org.uk Severn Hospice, Telford, tel 01952 221350 www.severnhospice.org.uk

Doctors NHS 111 (Out of Hours access to GPs), tel 111

Health Visitors All Shropshire Health Visitors, tel 03333 583654 All Telford & Newport Health Visitors & School Nurses, tel 03333 583328

Frank - information about drugs & solvents, tel 03001 236600

School Nurses, Shropshire, tel 03333 583604

Healthy Lifestyle Hub, Telford Council, tel 01952 382582

Speech and Language

INDEPENDENT SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPIST Sue Gowers. Bsc (hons), SLPT, MRCSLT, MASLTIP, Reg HCPC I have over 30 years experience of working with children with a variety of communication difficulties, including speech sound production, understanding and forming language and social interaction problems.

For further details or an informal chat please feel free to contact me. susie.gowers@gmail.com

www.speech-and-language-therapy.com

01746 785502 or 07968 152014

Help 2 Change, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, tel 03456 789025 Impact Alcohol & Addictions Service, tel 01952 223165 Meningitis Now Helpline, tel 0808 8010388 Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin NHS Trust, tel 03456 789025 web.bestbeginnings.org.uk

Independent Speech & Language Therapist, tel 07968 152014 www.speech-and-language-therapy.com Makaton Training, Shropshire, tel 01743 211346 Sign Language, Telford, tel 07817 743481 The British Stammering Association Helpline, tel 0808 8020002

Children with Disabilities Disabled Children’s Team, Shropshire Council, tel 03456 789063 Disabled Children’s Team, Telford & Wrekin Council, tel 01952 567374 Epilepsy Action, tel 0808 8005050 Fantasy Castles Telford, Sensory Equipment Hire/Special Needs Parties, tel 07770 597596 National Deaf Children’s Society, tel 02074 908656 Opportunity Pre-school (fully inclusive), Shrewsbury, tel 01743 247600 Scope - Advice on Living with Disability, tel 0808 8003333 Sensory Inclusion, Children’s Specialist Services (T&W), tel 01952 385269 Shropshire Epilepsy Support, tel 07879 190742

Smart Life Coach - specialising in child & family support, tel 07896 955911

Shropshire Wheelchair Users Group, tel 01952 252243

Complementary Therapists

Steps Shropshire Group (lower limb problems), tel 01743 355363

Cranial Osteopath, tel 01939 768317 Natural Health Centre, Radbrook, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 248878 Paediatric/Cranial Osteopathy, Shrewsbury, tel 07970 066245 www.lynnlouis.com

Additional Needs and Learning Difficulties Autism West Midlands Helpline free local info & advice sessions, tel 01214 507575

Revive Holistic Aromatherapy and Massage, tel 07772 609696

Autonomy (Autism Spectrum Disorder Self Help & Social Group), tel 01743 821363

Shrewsbury Family Chiropractic, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 588190

Children’s Occupational Therapist, Shropshire, tel 01743 821824

Shrewsbury Osteopaths, Sweetlake, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 365746

Coaching for Sensory Overload, ADHD, Dyspraxia & Asperger’s (age 5 - 11), tel 07983 981677

The Reiki Coach, Telford, tel 07817 743481

Hospitals Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital, tel 01743 818990

Fun Sign (age 8-13) - learn to sign for the deaf, Telford, tel 07817 743481 IAS (Info & Support), Telford & Wrekin, tel 01952 457176

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Child & Family Health & Welfare First Aid Training for Nurseries, Schools, Parents & Guardians Try o online ur cou FOR F rses REE I am qualified to teach lip reading to adults, and can also teach communication tips and strategies to family groups with hearing impaired members. These can be done on a 1 to 1 or group basis. Sessions are 1 hour upwards and can be tailored to your needs and requirements. I can teach lipreading tactics to parents and other family members.

Deaf awareness is also very important and I can provide sessions for all. I also do guest speaking for brownies, guides and other groups about the ear and how it works.

Please contact Sally on 07905 955841 or

Roses training is led by David and Sue, a husband & wife team based in Shropshire.

We are a regulated training Centre for Q.N.U.K. Professional, Experienced in Child & Baby Healthcare also Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Fire Marshal & Manual Handling We do practical courses at your workplace or at our venue, the Roy Fletcher Centre, Shrewsbury Great savings from local trainers Discounts for charities and C.I.C.’s

info@intheloophearing.co.uk https://www.intheloophearing.co.uk/ In the Loop - Learn Lip Reading/ Sign Language, tel 07905 955841 www.intheloophearing.co.uk PODS (Parents Opening Doors) Forum, Telford, tel 01952 271532 Pony Pals Wrekin, Equine & Movement Therapy, tel 07948 981047 www.ponypalswrekin.com

First Aid Training Asset First Aid Training Ltd., Shrewsbury, tel 01743 242655 Heys First Aid, paediatric & other courses, Telford, tel 01952 273845 Key Skills First Aid, Shropshire, tel 07891 868367

SEND & Inclusion (T & W Council), tel 01952 381045

Mini First Aid (for children and adults), Shropshire, tel 07912 985464

Shropshire Autistic Supporters, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 356298

NCT Baby First Aid, Shrewsbury, tel 0300 3300700

Shropshire Dyslexia Association Helpline, tel 01939 233141

Roses Training, Shropshire, tel 07586 422919 www.rosestraining.co.uk

Shropshire Dyslexia Consultancy, tel 01743 873141

Salop Medical Services, tel 01952 739323

Shropshire Dyslexia Tutoring (age 5 - 21), Shrewsbury, tel 07983 981677

Saracen Solutions Ltd., Shropshire, tel 07801 441249

Shropshire Information Advice & Support Service (IASS), tel 01743 280019

St. John’s Ambulance First Aid Courses, tel 08447 704800

Shropshire Languages Society (BSL Sign Lang, Makaton,deaf awareness, lipreading), tel not known

First Aid Courses for Children

Telford Dyslexia Academy (age 5 - 16), tel 07806 808828 Telford Information Advice & Support Service (IASS), tel 01952 457176

First Aid Training, tel 0845 5197363

Family Planning and Well Women Clinics

BirthNerd Hypnobirthing & Antenatal Classes, Shrewsbury, tel 07595 464098

Buggy Active, Shrewsbury, tel 07976 836434

Boho Birth Collective, Telford, tel 07950 159467

Exercise with Baby, Shrewsbury, tel 07826 791633 www.exercisewithbaby.co.uk

Calm Births Hypnobirthing, Shrewsbury, tel 07542 812017 Daisy Birthing Classes, Shrewsbury, tel 07450 309422 National Childbirth Trust (NCT), Shrewsbury Branch, tel 0300 3300700 NCT Telford & Wrekin, tel 0300 330 0700 Parentcraft Classes, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, tel 01743 261000 Shropshire Antenatal & Hypnobirthing, tel 01743 861235 Wrekin Maternity Unit, Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, tel 01952 641222

Maternity Wear JoJo Maman Bebe, The Square, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 368111

Ilybeayoga - Yoga Mama, Shrewsbury, tel 07545 242205 Lauren Hilton Pilates, Shrewsbury, tel 07779 807376 Mummyfit @ the Shrewsbury Club, Shrewbury, tel 01743 467755 Pre- & Post-natal Pilates & Yoga at Rural Space, Pimhill, tel 01939 291988 That Yoga Mum, Shrewsbury, tel 07557 991805 Victoria Maw Yoga (Pregnancy & Postnatal), Shrewsbury, tel 07917 135626

Babies Baby Clinics, appt. only, various venues around Telford, tel 03333 583328

Midwives and Doulas

Baby Group (Tues am), The Hub on the Hill, Sutton Hill, Telford, tel 01952 385465

Blooming Miracle Doula Services, Shrewsbury, tel 07450 309422

Baby Group, Park Lane Centre, Woodside, Telford, tel 01952 385465

Midwife-led Maternity Unit at Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, tel 01952 641222

Baby Group, The Hub on the Hill, Sutton Hill, Telford, tel 01952 385465

The My Fam Project, Telford, tel 07429 572358

Community Sexual Health Service, tel 03001 230994

Shrewsbury Maternity Unit (MidwifeLed), RSH, tel 01743 261216

Baby Sensory, Broseley, Ironbridge, S Telford, tel 07729 284661

Carers Support

Antenatal

Antenatal and Postnatal Exercise

Baby Sensory, N Telford, Shifnal & Newport, tel 07722 469645

Telford & Wrekin Carers Centre, tel 01952 240209

4D Babyface (Antenatal Scanning), Newport, tel 01952 813655 Baby Vision - 4D Ultrasound Scanning, tel 01743 709064

All Generations Yoga & Pilates, Telford, tel 07970 731174

Baby Sensory, Shrewsbury & Oswestry, tel 07917 794045 Breastfeeding Group (Wed am), Lawley, Telford, tel 03333 583328

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Babies

WONDERFUL WATERBABIES We all know that swimming is good for our physical health. It keeps our heart rate up, builds endurance and muscle strength. And it gets our little ones’ limbs moving, so that they have a little workout and they (and us) can get that much needed shut eye. But did you know that there are so many more benefits to your baby swimming than meets the surface?

Introducing your baby to the pool can do wonders for their growth.

That’s because all the things that we teach your baby in the water are structured to align with their key development milestones. And not just their physical ones, but their cognitive ones too.

Physical benefits for your baby

That moment. When everything else melts away. And their smile washes over you. That skin-to-skin contact. Nurturing, bonding and developing in the warmth of the water.

Water confidence builds life confidence, for you and your baby.

And who better to guide you than the best trained teachers in the world?

When you’re ready, we’re ready.

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• Being in the water helps your baby move independently before they can crawl or walk. It’s a safe place for them to explore their balance, meaning they’ll become a lot more coordinated out of the water too – so less bumps as they learn to stand on their own two feet!

• Cross-lateral movements (ones that cross the midline of the body) like reaching for a ball help with hand-eye coordination.

• Activities like chasing toys (or grasping hold of them to give them a chew) in the pool help with finer motor skills; smaller movements that occur in the wrists, hands, fingers, feet and toes.

• Swimming strengthens their heart and lungs as well as their arm, leg and neck muscles.

• Bouncing and splashing in the water stimulates the vestibular system, aiding balance.

• Baby swimming is proven to help with little one’s eating and sleeping patterns.

Intellectual and social benefits for your baby

• Those cross-lateral movements that we mentioned also build nerve pathways, helping the brain to store and retrieve information.

• Research has indicated that baby swimming results in increased social, academic and personality development.

• Increases confidence. The thrill of grasping a new skill or achieving something they’ve been working on will give your little one the confidence to try and learn new things.

• The focused time in the water strengthens the bond between you and your baby, through holding them close and that skin-to-skin contact in the comforting warmth of the water. Your baby can smell you, feel your heartbeat, hear your breathing, which all helps calm and relax them (and you). This stimulation all reminds them of the security and safety of the womb. The warmth of the water is the perfect place to connect with your baby, away from the bustle of daily life. And it’s also a place for you to have fun too!

Keeping them safe

Drowning is sadly still one of the leading causes of death in children. There’s no better peace of mind than knowing that your little one can keep themselves safe both around and in the water. Introducing them to the water from birth will help prevent a fear developing later and make them feel confident should they ever be in an emergency situation.

Accessibility

Water is a leveller, a place where everyone can flourish and have fun in a non-competitive environment. Swimming has a whole range of benefits for babies and toddlers with disabilities and learning difficulties. As well as the physical rewards swimming brings (things like the buoyancy in the water helping to reduce pressure on the bones and joints), it also helps improve their confidence. By focusing on the achievements of your little ones and not their limitations, their confidence will grow and grow.

Lessons near you

Water Babies lessons are temporarily on hold due to coronavirus restrictions. We will continue to follow the most up-to-date government guidelines and hope to be able to get back in the pool as soon as possible.

In the meantime you can view all of the helpful advice and activities from our ‘live series’ on our website to help prepare your little ones for the pool.

We have lessons suitable for babies and children aged from birth to 5 years in Oswestry, Stourbridge, Shrewsbury, Telford, West Bromwich, Whitchurch and Wolverhampton.

Simply register your interest on www.waterbabies.co.uk and we will add you to our mailing list for regular updates on our lessons.

Or you can follow us on Facebook and Instagram...

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Babies • Childminders

At home!

Unique Postnatal Exercise Incorporating Baby.

Now available at home.

Quality bonding time with baby, while building strength, tone and fitness!

Have fun while you tone those tums :)

Online Groups

The next 10 week term of Sing and Sign’s incredible @Home programme starts Monday 29th June and bookings are now OPEN! Please tell ALL your friends!

Stage 1 for babies approaching 4-13 months in June.

Stage 2 for toddlers and preschoolers 13 months plus in June.

Whilst Covid-19 has temporarily stopped us from holding venue based classes, you are now able to learn baby signing with our award winning programme in the comfort of your own home!

Including... a new class to stream each week, to watch as many times as you like and whatever time you choose for a full week.

As well as... Fortnightly live Zoom ‘check-in’ fun sessions with me - Rachael (though I have been able to do this weekly this term) Plus... we were recently mentioned in The Independent’s “Best Online Baby and Toddler Classes”!

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Join us @Home this Summer and discover our award winning baby signing courses.

You can book your place here: https://www.singandsign.co.uk/classes/ classes-near-you/shrewsbury/booknow/246

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Breastfeeding Group, Sutton Hill Medical Practice, Telford, tel 01952 385465

Hartbeeps, Shrewsbury, tel 07980 169980 La Leche League (Breast-feeding Support) Helpline, tel 03451 202918

Light Harmony Baby & Pregnancy Massage, Lawley, Telford, tel 07864 305204 Tippy Toes Reflexology, Shropshire, tel 07834 546357

Baby Yoga

National Breastfeeding Helpline, tel 0300 1000212 NCT Bumps & Babies, Weds am, Palmers, Shrewsbury, tel 0300 3300700 Newport Baby Clinic, appt only, Newport Baptist Church, tel 03333 583328

All Generations Yoga & Pilates, Telford, tel 07970 731174 Yoga Babes, Telford, tel 07969 537998

Baby and Childrenswear

Sing and Sign Shrewsbury

Babysitting Sitters, The Babysitting Service, tel 03330 032888

Childminders Amanda Dowley, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury, tel 07825 880918 Angela Bramall, Mount Pleasant, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 249202 Angela Poulter, St Georges, Telford, tel 07816 431935

Giggle Monkeys Childminding, Donnington, Telford, tel 07970 040106 Goody2shoes Childminding, Telford, tel 07984 475314 Heather Grice, St Georges, Telford, tel 07952 286667 Jacqui Bateman, Monkmoor, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 357989 Jane Maddox, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 872509 Jennifer Good, Clive, Nr Shrewsbury, tel 01939 220575

Register your Baby’s Birth, Shropshire, tel 03456 789016

Elfin (Hand-made) Shoes, The Parade, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 289163

Ann Marie Stokes, Leegomery, Telford, tel 01952 406106

Register Your Baby’s Birth, Telford & Wrekin, tel 01952 382444

It’s Feet First, Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, tel 07805 506141

Barbara Eames, Meole Brace, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 364268

Sing and Sign, Shrewsbury, tel 07411 474430 www.singandsign.com

JoJo Maman Bebe, The Square, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 368111

Barbara Hale, Wellington, Telford, tel 07790 618860

Sing with your Baby, Shrewsbury, tel 07979 854963

Mum2Mum Market, Shropshire, tel 07470 729518

Caroline Holloway, Minsterley, tel 01743 792967

Kidzone Childcare, Sambrook, Newport, tel 01952 550681

Waterbabies - teach your baby (0 - 4 yrs) to swim, tel 01694 731407 www.waterbabies.co.uk

Shoe b do, Frankwell, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 341006

Cheryl Potter, Ford, Nr Shrewsbury, tel 01743 851155

Kym Crippin, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 874973

Tiddlers and Nippers, tel 07739 361878

Little Larks, Lawley, tel 07990 576293

Baby Signing

Toggs and Cloggs, Newport, tel 01952 811180

Childminding 4 U, Lightmoor, Telford, tel 07792 133544

Baby Sign Classes. Talk with your Baby, tel 07817 743481 Sing and Sign, Shrewsbury, tel 07411 474430 www.singandsign.com

Baby Massage Baby Massage Classes and Reflexology, tel 07515 834278 Baby Massage Courses, Shrewsbury, tel 07765 123213 BabySerenity UK, Shropshire, tel 07494 449993

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Toggs and Cloggs, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 248880

Baby Equipment JoJo Maman Bebe, The Square, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 368111 Mum2Mum Market, Shropshire, tel 07470 729518 Newbie and Me Baby Store, Telford, tel 01270 501336 Newport Nappy Library, tel 07427 895856

Connie-Louise Childminding, Shifnal, tel 07837 201593 Dawn Coley, Much Wenlock, tel 07929 342783 Debbie Gwilliam, Donnington, Telford, tel 01952 416805 Deborah Hanmer, Wem, tel 01939 234378 Donna Downes, Wem, tel 01939 232316 Emma Harper, Ditherington, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 352527 Fairview Childcare, Newport, tel 07704 587200

Joanne & Mick Winch, Stirchley, Telford, tel 01952 276270 Kate Satoor, Ford, Shrewsbury, tel 07974 863153 Kelly Hooper, Shifnal, tel 07971 518408

Little Rabbits Childminding, Walcot, nr Telford, tel 01952 740749 Little Totz Childminding, Belle Vue, Shrewsbury, tel 07738 339157 Lyndsey Handy, Madeley, Telford, tel 07804 832163 Mel Perks, Underdale/Monkmoor, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 289530 Ofsted Childcare Register, tel 03001 231231 Primrose Playhouse Childminding, Nesscliffe, tel 01743 741738

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Toddler Timetable Toddlers Thursday am

Toddlers Other Groups

All Saints Toddler Group, Wellington, Telford, tel 01952 248554

Sing and Sign, Shrewsbury, tel 07411 474430 www.singandsign.com

Holy Trinity Church Toddler Group, Belle Vue, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 241195

Babes in the Hub, Donnington Community Hub, Telford, tel 01952 387183

Tots on Ice, Telford Ice Rink, tel 01952 382650

Shropshire Childminding Network, tel 01743 254400

Lawley Smallies, St John’s Church, Lawley, Telford, tel 07889 769426

Childminders’ Drop-in, Newport CC, tel 01952 387183

Snowflakes Childminding, Copthorne, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 245877

Little Dragons, St Georges Church, Frankwell, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 368225

Condover Baby & Toddler Group, Village Hall, Condover, tel 07891 637785

Su Wigley, Monkmoor, Shrewsbury, tel 07779 973319

Parent & Toddlers, Dawley Christian Centre, Telford, tel 01952 385465

Edgmond Toddlers, Edgmond Village Hall, tel 07498 282055

Susan Fulgoni, Sundorne, Shrewsbury, tel 07989 995701

Playing Together, Donnington CC, Telford, tel 01952 387183

First Steps, Radbrook Comm. Centre, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 362399

Telford & Wrekin Childminder Network, tel 01952 385424

Playing Together, Hollinswood, Telford, tel 01952 385577

Hazle’s Farm Toddler Group, Shawbury, tel 01939 250234

Tina Jones, Radbrook, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 355556

Pontesbury Little Dragons, St Georges Church, tel 01743 790587

Tracey Kumar, Oakengates, Telford, tel 07812 748293

Short Wood Parent & Toddler Group, Telford, tel 01952 388077

Inside Out Learning, Belle Vue, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 363577 www.inside-out-learning.co.uk

Woodlands Childcare, Dawley, Telford, tel 07432 578350

Short Wood Parent & Toddler Group, Wellington, Telford, tel 01952 387360

Yvette Mears, Coalbrookdale, Telford, tel 01952 433372

Shrewsbury URC Toddler Group, by English Bridge, tel 01743 368932

Yvonne Ingham, Wem, tel 01939 232968

Rebecca Jones, Monkmoor & Radbrook, Shrewsbury, tel 07732 083341

Childminders’ Group, Park Lane Centre, Woodside, Telford, tel 01952 385465

Sharon Barrett, Ketley, Telford, tel 01952 612692

Hadnall Toddlers at Hadnall Village Hall, nr Shrewsbury, tel 01939 211711

Sharon Phillips, Apley, Telford, tel 01952 249694

Nannies and Au Pairs Clare Breeze, Local Nanny, Shrewsbury, tel 07970 348603 Elephant Recruitment Ltd, Shropshire, tel 07790 566410

TODDLER TIMETABLE

Soft Play Areas AIREA51, Stafford Park, Telford, tel 01952 947220 Jump In Trampoline Arena, Shrewsbury, tel 01926 356290 www.gojumpin.com Jungleland, Trench Lock, Telford, tel 01952 252222 Little Rascals, Monkmoor, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 240258 Medieval Madness, Battlefield Ent. Park, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 466730 Panda-Monium Playtime, Telford, tel 07594 259899

LeeLou’s Stay ‘n’ Play, Snedshill, Telford, tel 07770 597596

Pigg’s Playbarn at Apley Farm Shop, Norton, Shifnal, tel 01952 581002

Little Acorns, Oak Tree Centre, Lightmoor Village, Telford, tel 01952 385465

Pirates & Princesses Adventure Zone, Halesfield, Telford, tel 01952 582832

St John’s Tiny Tots, Muxton, Telford, tel 01952 670033

Oxon Parent & Toddler Group, Gains Park Comm. Cent., Shrewsbury, tel 07933 737504

Telford Soft Play, Telford Ice Rink, tel 01952 382650

Worthen Toddlers, Worthen Village Hall, tel 07969 554695

Playing Together, Carpenter Centre, Overdale, Telford, tel 01952 385577

Toddlers Wednesday am

Playing Together, Sutton Hill CC, Telford, tel 01952 385465

All Saints Toddler Group, Wellington, Telford, tel 01952 248554 Bubbles Playgroup, Dawley Baptist Church, Telford, tel 01952 879306

Shifnal Parent & Toddler Group, St Andrews Youth Club, tel 07871 003443

Toddlers Thursday pm

Wacky Warehouse @ the 2 Henry’s, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 450940 Wacky Warehouse, Wrekin Retail Park, Arleston, Telford, tel 01952 243741 Woody’s Warren Café and Playbarn, Woodside, Telford, tel 01952 683700

Creches Childcare SOS, Telford, tel 01952 586499

Toddlers Monday am

Childminders’ Drop-in, Donnington CC, Telford, tel 01952 387183

Leegomery Under 5s Family Session, Telford, tel 01952 260303

Shropshire Event Nannies, tel 07886 684070

Bicton Toddler Group, Bicton VH, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 851167

Childminders’ Network Meeting, HLC CC, Telford, tel 01952 387183

Stay & Play, High Ercall Primary School, tel 01952 388077

Children’s Centres

Coffee Morning, Childcare at the Hollies, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 245186

Clive Baby & Toddler Group, Clive Village Hall, tel 07769 309664

Stay & Play, High Ercall Primary School, tel 01952 387570

Copthorne Toddler Group, Frankwell, Shrewsbury, tel 07402 509781

Happitots, Riversway Elim Church, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 463970

Toddlers Friday am

Drop In & Play, Park Lane Centre, Woodside, Telford, tel 01952 385465

John Randall School Nursery Toddler Group, Telford, tel 01952 388390

Ketley Methodist Toddlers, Telford, tel 01952 933629

Ketley Methodist Toddlers, Telford, tel 01952 933629

Messy Monsters, Jungleland, Telford, tel 01952 387183

Little Conkers Stay and Play, Crosshouses CC, nr Shrewsbury, tel 07507 868965

Musical Movers & Story Time, Donnington, Telford, tel 01952 387183

Little Fishes, St Andrews Church, Shifnal, tel 01952 463694

Playing Together, Dawley Town Hall, Telford, tel 01952 385465

Loppington Toddler Group, Loppington Village Hall, tel 07762 300331

Playing Together, Short Wood CC, Telford, tel 01952 385577

Messy Monsters, Jungleland, Telford, tel 01952 387183

SM’art Mini’s, Shrewsbury Museum, tel 01743 258885

Musical Dance & Sensory Play, Donnington, Telford, tel 01952 387183

Toddlers Monday pm

Playing Together, Wellington CC, Telford, tel 01952 385577

Dorrington Nursery Toddler Group, tel 07890 021734 Leegomery Under 5s Family Session, Telford, tel 01952 260303 Playing Together, Brookside Central, Telford, tel 01952 385465 Playing Together, Brookside Comm. Cent., Telford, tel 01952 382180

Ted’s Mixing Bowl Coffee Morning, Dorrington Village Hall, tel 01743 718838 Wildlings, SWT, The Cut, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 284280 Woodies Early Learners, Woodlands Pri. Sch., Madeley, Telford, tel 01952 385465

Toddlers Wednesday pm

Trinity Tots, Trinity Centre, Meole Brace, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 362399

Chatterbox Wednesdays (English speaking), HLC, Telford, tel 01952 872280

Toddlers Tuesday am

Playing Together, The Wakes, Oakengates, Telford, tel 01952 387183

ABC Coffee Club, St Giles Church Hall, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 246639

Ford Baby & Toddler Group, Ford Village Hall, tel 07974 863153 Glasshouse Tots, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, tel 07983 420058 Horsehay Toddler Group, Telford, tel 07423 285361 Ladybird Tots & Toddlers, Methodist Church, Shifnal, tel 07814 550506 Lawley Ladybirds, Lawley Village Pri. Acad., Telford, tel 07990 576293 Little Buds (monthly) at Trinity Centre, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 362399 Mini Mammoths at the Museum (1-5 years), Shrewsbury Museum, tel 01743 258885 Oakengates United Church Toddler Group, Telford, tel 07788 678582 Playing Together, HLC CC, Telford, tel 01952 872280 Stay & Play, Newport Children’s Centre, tel 01952 387183

Toddlers Friday pm Playing Together, Old Park CC, Malinslee, Telford, tel 01952 385577 Playing Together, Park Lane Centre, Woodside, Telford, tel 01952 385465 Shining Stars (Additional Needs), Short Wood CC, Telford, tel 01952 388077

Family Hubs, Shrewsbury, tel 03456 789021

Preschoolers Science Fun Science Shropshire, tel 07727 616170 Mini Professors, Shropshire, tel 07849 399745

Preschoolers Arts and Crafts Arts & Crafts Mornings, AIREA51, Telford, tel 01952 947220 Crafty Mondays & Messy Tuesdays, Silver Threads Hall, Donnington, Telford, tel 07518 496840 Create a Plate Ceramics - Mobile Pottery Parties, tel 07701 054136 Creation Station, Telford, tel 07305 004677 www.thecreationstation.co.uk Family Craft Club, The Wakes, Oakengates, Telford, tel 07715 667975 Free Art and Craft Thursdays, Forge @ The Wakes, Oakengates, Telford, tel 07715 667975 Messy & Crafty Play Hours, Donnington, Telford, tel 01952 387183 Messy Monsters, Creative Fun for kids aged 2 - 5, Jungleland, Telf., tel 01952 252222 Paint & Create Pottery Painting & Craft Studio, Apley Farm Shop, Nr Shifnal, tel 07812 762072

Covers Shrewsbury, Telford, Newport, Shifnal, Much Wenlock & Wem

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Toddler Activities

FREE online creative activities for all ages including; craft activities, music for little ones, photography and much more!

Now in Telford & Wrekin

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Ring Kath

0730 500 4677

End of the Rainbow Pyjama Drama North Shropshire are offering a package called ‘End of the Rainbow’ a 6-week online play programme for children 2-5 years in nurseries, schools and other family and parent clubs.

As we near the ‘End of the Rainbow’ and lock down has eased we have seen some nurseries reopening although in a very different way of working than before, we are offering a 6-week ‘End of the Rainbow’ package that is exciting and will ignite the imagination (without toys) that is delivered online along with 60 extra activities to support the learning and continue the fun, this will help with your planning as I know a lot of your time will be making sure children are safe and cleaning!

Each week we will meet at the end of the rainbow where I will deliver a new adventure to go on. We’ll meet Doris the Dragon, Merbaby, even crabby crab, but be careful he likes pinching bottoms! This can be delivered online where you can watch it over and over again. Making play a priority.

These six magical sessions last approximately 30 mins and I whisk children off to a different imaginary land each time where they sing, dance, play games and, most importantly, do lots and lots of pretending!

Supported by an activity pack of 60 extension tasks of games, rhymes and ideas for pretend play, children and staff alike can continue their adventures all week long. All this for £100.00.

For our parents I will continue to run online sessions that are packed full of singing, dancing, storytelling and pretend, and are designed for children from 2 up to 7 years of age, I have some children who are older watching daily.

If someone had told me two months ago I’d be delivering my classes from my office at home I wouldn’t have believed them! but the sessions are great fun and the feedback from children and parents has been amazing.

“Jane has ama is the uncertain simply saved us dur “Pyjama Dr ek!”

What a couple of we ing this time r ou of d highlight both my so with her online dra mums say: is morning an ma class n and me th y woke up th bo tch e wa tl lit to cl y s as in “M ses that sh r wa k jane an he asked fo d th e sed is ea of pl so fe the first thing ri fantastic, ng are abso e a again. I’m I am grateful for the support I have received, “To everyone out there who has supported Pyjama Drama at this difficult she has so Pyjama Dram s as it’s great to watch enth much ener lutely as us cl time, I’d like to thank them from the bottom of my heart. Without them, I’m just not sure my small business would survive. e ia th sm d gy . My son wh I foun flourish.” old gets o is nearly and imaginations such a lot 3 years This club is for children with ‘BIG’ imaginations. Watch LIVE interactive sessions, along with pre-recorded ones, songs, out of th has grown e cl in confiden asses and rhymes, movement sequences, downloadable music and activities for your little ones developing imagination so the fun can continue. Through this club via ce and it with his d has helped evelopme Facebook I want to inspire you as parents to play with your children and for your little ones to explore new worlds and adventures anywhere, any time. I love imaginatio nt but in particular it when parents put in their little ones comments so I can improvise and react to them. All this fun for £2.50 per week, per household. Drama and imaginative n. Thank y his ou jane.” play have huge benefits for young children, developing confidence, concentration and communication. Pyjama Drama harnesses the power of dramatic play to teach children about the world in which they live, exploring new worlds and meeting new friends. The classes help your child develop in so many ways.

So, as we make a plan to get Pirate Laugh-a Lot’s map back from those dastardly pirates we’re learning that we can be brave and as we tiptoe through the jungle. Looking after the poorly tadpoles helps us develop empathy, singing with our friends around the campfire nurtures confidence.

Working as a Doctor for the day teaches us lots of new words so develops our language and communication skills, and waiting in line to buy a rainbow flavoured ice-cream helps us to understand patience, as well as teaching us the importance of taking turns!

Lets’ play and learn, making play a priority. Be anyone, Go anywhere.

So, if you have a child who would like to join Pyjama Drama’s online club, email janel@pyjamadrama.com or search on Facebook for Pyjama Drama online club North Shropshire.

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Toddler Activities

Help develop your child’s • creativity • co-operation • listening • communication • • language skills and have fun together!

Classes in Telford, Shifnal and Newport tel: 07708 754216 email: eleanor.pittam@musicalsteps.co.uk

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The most original musical baby, toddler & pre-school classes on the planet.

Our award-winning magical, musical, multisensory classes are set to a soundtrack of over 100 original songs, remixed nursery rhymes & lullabies.

Brought to life with bubbles, costumes, lighting effects, exciting props, puppet characters & sparkly parachutes that you won't see anywhere else!

CONTACT Vicki

PHONE 07980 169980 EMAIL vicki.breeze@hartbeeps.com

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Want to try Gymnastics??

Preschool classes from 2 years – school age Structured classes £20 per month - free tasters available Drop in sessions also available only £2 per child 18mth+ For details please call 01952 257646 or email: contactus@parkwrekin-gymclub.com www.parkwrekingymnastsics.com/preschool

Ready Steady Let’s Get Messy, Shrewsbury, tel 07870 384766 Sensory Superstars (SEN-friendly), Shrewsbury, tel 07858 260817 Splat n Splodge Pottery Painting Studio, The Parade, Shrews., tel 01743 588400 www.splatnsplodge.co.uk Studio 39, Bloom for Budding Artists, Shrewsbury, tel 07970 383135

Preschoolers Music Buzzy Beats, The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 234970 www.hiveonline.org.uk

is all our parents hear as their child anticipates their football session!

Kickers footballers are eager to get back into their Kickers kits after a long stay at home due to the COVID-19 virus. They can’t wait to see their coaches and friends. The Kickers mascot ‘Ernie The Elephant’ is very eager to return too!

Kickers Football classes are available in Shrewsbury for girls and boys from 18mths up to their 9th birthday at safe, indoor environments. The coaches main aim is to ensure that every child who attends one of their sessions leaves with a big smile on their face due to the amount of fun they have had! Every child has different abilities but they all learn new skills, build their confidence and make friends. Parents enjoy the session as much as the children and in the younger groups where parents participate with their child, they get a good workout too!

ACTIVE HEALTHY FUN

Preschool Pottery, The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 234970 www.hiveonline.org.uk

“IS IT KICKERS TODAY?”

Clatterbugs Music, Telford & Shrewsbury, tel 01952 261022 Dance Expressions, Dorrington, tel 07570 966006 diddi dance, Shrewsbury & S. Telford, tel 07967 430682 Hartbeeps, Shrewsbury, tel 07980 169980 www.hartbeeps.com Hartbeeps, Telford, Newport & Shifnal, tel 07954 440623 Jiggy Wrigglers, Telford, tel 07966 065643 Mini-Music, Shrewsbury, tel 07528 700492 Moo Music, The Peach Tree, Shrewsbury, tel 07496 919810

Highly experienced, friendly and motivating coaches support sharing, kindness and listening. They fine tune the gross motor skills of our ‘Beginners’, right up to our ‘Level Three’ older age group where teamwork, skills, match play and confidence is also encouraged.

Classes are available Saturday and Sundays but also during the week. Our Monday and Friday sessions at Shrewsbury’s Medieval Madness playcentre includes free soft-play! Book a FREE TASTER SESSION to come and join us for fun football training online at www. kickersfootball.co.uk or give the team a call on 07739 469069. All Kickers Footballers also receive a FREE FOOTBALL KIT!!

Kickers coaches regularly attend nursery and pre-school settings and run weekly sessions to enhance the early years learning programme.

Our website www.kickersfootball.co.uk is packed full of information about our sessions in Shrewsbury or simply contact one of our team to have a chat for more information.

Pop onto social media too! Facebook – Kickers Football Shropshire and Instagramkickersfootball_shropshire.

Covers Shrewsbury, Telford, Newport, Shifnal, Much Wenlock & Wem

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More Toddler Activities • Pre-school Nurseries Music Bugs, Shrewsbury & Telford, tel 08444 128159 Music Minors, Telford, tel 07981 017311 Musical Steps, Telford & Newport, tel 07708 754216 www.musicalsteps.co.uk

Gym-tastic Gym Club (upto age 5), Prestfelde School, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 245400 Park Wrekin Gym Tots (18 mths-4 yrs), Wellington, Telford, tel 01952 257646 www.parkwrekingymnastics.com SHS Gym Tots (0-5), Shrewsbury High Prep School, tel 01743 494038 www.shrewsburyhigh.gdst.net

Pyjama Drama, Shrewsbury, tel 01691 898508 www.pyjamadrama.com

Tiny Twisters & Mini Acro, AIREA51, Telford, tel 01952 947220

Rhythm Time, Shrewsbury & Telford, tel 07948 414411

Preschoolers Dance and Drama 7 Academy of Performing Arts (age 3+), Sutton Hill, Telford, tel 07497 602185 Baby Ballet, Shrewsbury & Telford, tel 07527 354388

Tumble Tots (age 6mts - 7yrs), Shrewsbury & Telford, tel 01952 794345

Preschoolers Sport Jump In Trampoline Arena, Shrewsbury, tel 01926 356290 www.gojumpin.com Kickers Football, (18 mths - 8 yrs), Shropshire, tel 07739 469069 www.kickersfootball.co.uk

Budding Ballerinas & Dinky Disco Dancers, AIREA51, Telford, tel 01952 947220 Carmichael School of Dance & Theatre Arts, Telford, Shrewsbury & Wem, tel 01952 619155 Dance Expressions, Dorrington, tel 07570 966006

Little Kickers - pre-school football age 18 months - 7 years, tel 07736 074596 Socatots, Shropshire, tel 07722 729374 Tiny Tekkers Football, Telford, tel 07896 878189

Preschoolers Swimming

diddi dance, N. Telford & Newport, tel 07846 337910

Mer-fin Fun, learn to swim from age 3, Shrewsbury, tel 07511 859306

diddi dance, Shrewsbury & S. Telford, tel 07967 430682

Puddle Ducks Baby & Pre-school Swimming, tel 01925 393193

diddi dance, Wem & N. Shrops, tel 07868 224071 Elegance Dance School (3+), Shrewsbury & surrounds, tel 07875 446330 www.elegancedanceschool.co.uk Footlights Dance School (age 3+), Shrewsbury, tel 07946 630963 www.footlightsdanceschool.co.uk Glass House Mini, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, tel 07983 420058 Hartbeeps, Shrewsbury, tel 07980 169980 www.hartbeeps.com Laura Deighton Dance Company & Creative Arts, tel 01952 502005 Mini Movers. Dance! Sing! Act! from age 2½, HLC, Telford, tel 07980 919430 Musical Movers & Musical Dancing, Silver Threads Hall, Donnington, Telford, tel 07518 496840 Poppets at PQA, Shrewsbury & Telford, tel 07542 923259 Pyjama Drama Shrewsbury, tel 01691 898508 www.pyjamadrama.com

Splash with Style, Shrewsbury, tel 0845 5197363 Waterbabies - teach your baby (0 - 4 yrs) to swim, tel 01694 731407 www.waterbabies.co.uk

07890 021734

dorringtonnursery@hotmail.co.uk

Little Chicks, Shawbirch Comm.

Centre,Telford, tel 01952 248538

Clive CofE Primary School Nursery, The Hill, Grinshill, tel 01939 220385

Little Explorers Pre-school, Copthorne, Shrewsbury, tel 07805 216411

Club 0 - 14 Childrensworld, Old Coleham, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 244915

Little Prestfelde, London Road, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 245400

Condover Pre-school, tel 01743 873518

Long Mountain Pre-school, Worthen, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 891781

Crowmoor Pre-school, Crowmoor Pri Sch, Shrewsbury, tel 07908 704532 Dawley CofE Primary Academy Nursery, Telford, tel 01952 386280 Donnington Wood Infant School Nursery, Telford, tel 01952 386640 Dorrington Nursery, Church Road, Dorrington, tel 07890 021734 www.dorringtonprimaryschool.co.uk Dothill Preschool and Childcare, Dothill Pri. Sch., Telford, tel 01952 567410 Explorers at Hadnall, Hadnall Village Hall, tel 01939 211711 Explorers, Sundorne Inf. Sch., Shrewsbury, tel 01743 243996 Grange Park Primary School Nursery, Stirchley, Telford, tel 01952 387490 Grange Primary School Nursery (Saplings), Shrewsbury, tel 01743 441630

Greenfields School Nursery, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 236397

Believe-In Family-Friendly Yoga, Shrewsbury, tel 07432 712693

Hazle’s Farm, Shawbury, tel 01939 250234

Chatty Chinese - Mandarin Lessons for age 3 - 11’s, tel 07507 166374 The Story Frog Phonics, Shrewsbury, tel 07753 801944

Preschool Nurseries Apple Trees Nursery, Waters Upton Village Hall, tel 07713 155822

Hollinswood Primary School Nursery, Telford, tel 01952 386920 Holy Trinity Church Playgroup, Belle Vue, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 241195 John Randall Nursery, Madeley, Telford, tel 01952 388390 John Wilkinson School Nursery (from age 2), Broseley, tel 01952 882950 Ladybirds Nursery, Oakmeadow Pri. Sch., Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 875020 Ladybugs Nursery & Pre-school, Wattlesborough Village Hall, tel 01743 884076

Preschoolers Gym

Brockton Pre-school, near Much Wenlock, tel 01746 785671

Drop-in ‘Stay & Play’ Gym Sessions, Shrewsbury Gymnastics Academy, tel 07968 827478

Brookside Community Pre-school, Telford, tel 07443 226987

Edge Gymnastics, Piggs Playbarn, Apley Farm Shop, Nr Shifnal, tel 07929 889375

Buildwas Academy Nursery, tel 01952 432135

Gymfinity Gymnastics Club, Telford, tel 07402 591554

Captain Webb Pri. Sch. Nursery, Dawley, Telford, tel 01952 386770

Longnor Nursery, Longnor School, tel 01743 718493 Madeley Nursery School, Bridle Road, Telford, tel 01952 388210 Martin Wilson School Nursery, Castlefields, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 236520 Meadows Primary School Nursery, Ketley, Telford, tel 01952 386230 Meole Brace CE Primary School Nursery, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 351027 Millbrook School Nursery, Leegomery, Telford, tel 01952 387640 Minsterley Community Nursery, The School House, Minsterley, tel 01743 791349 Mount Pleasant Nursery, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 249135 Much Wenlock Primary School Nursery, tel 01952 727634 Myddle Pre-school, Myddle School, tel 01939 290834 Nesscliffe House Nursery School, Shrewsbury, tel 07531 626499 Oakengates United Church Pre-school, Telford, tel 07788 678582 Opportunity Pre-school (incl.children with Additional Needs), tel 01743 247600 Priorslee Pre-school, Community Centre, Telford, tel 01952 299979 Queenswood School Nursery, Ketley Bank, Telford, tel 01952 386961 Randlay Primary School Nursery, Telford, tel 01952 386986

Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Nursery, Castlefields, tel 01743 351032

Bicton CE Primary School Nursery, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 850212 Bomere Heath Sunshine Pre-school, tel 07743 197988

Longford Pre-school Playgroup, Newport, tel 01952 810280

Shawbury Stars Nursery, St Mary’s School, Shawbury, tel 01939 250323

Bears Den Playgroup, Venning Barracks, Donnington, Telford, tel 01952 672506

The Arts Centre, Ketley, Telford, tel 07469 885184

Longden Nursery, nr Shrewsbury, tel 01743 860514

Randlay Roundabouts Pre-school, Telford, tel 07851 782005

Baschurch Pre-school, near Shrewsbury, tel 01939 260643

SHS Dance Tots (0-5), Shrewsbury High Prep School, tel 01743 494013 www.shrewsburyhigh.gdst.net

Lilleshall Pre-school Playgroup, tel 01952 604809

Church Preen Pre-school, nr Much Wenlock, tel 01694 771797

All Generations Yoga & Pilates, Telford, tel 07970 731174

Preschoolers Languages

Leegomery Under Fives Playgroup, Telford, tel 01952 260303

Little Bells Nursery, Belvidere Pri. Sch., Shrewsbury, tel 01743 365211

Greenacres School Nursery, Rutland, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 464570

Yogalicious, Shrewsbury, tel 07751 218656

Ladygrove Primary School Nursery, Dawley, Telford, tel 01952 388370

Chec Mates Pre-school, Baptist Church, Madeley, Telford, tel 01952 587788

Barn Owls Nursery at Shifnal Primary School, tel 01952 460500

ReachOut Arts, Broseley & Bridgnorth, tel 01746 576088 www.reachoutarts.co.uk

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Small, Friendly Nursery offering extended care for 1 - 11 yr olds 8 am - 5 pm – term time

Preschoolers Yoga

Aqueduct Little Learners, Telford, tel 01952 872636

Pyjama Drama, Telford & Bridgnorth, tel 01746 708222

Dorrington Nursery

We are a small fun, charity-run pre-school situated in secure grounds in Trench, Telford.

We provide a stimulating and friendly environment for 2 to 5 year olds, including talking twos, 30 hour and 15 hour Government funding.

For more information please give us a call on 01952 617190 or email teaguesbridgepre-school@ hotmail.com

Sir Alexander Fleming Nursery, Sutton Hill, Telford, tel 01952 388010 St John the Baptist CE Pri. Sch. Nursery, Ruyton XI Towns, tel 01939 260445 www.ruytonschool.org.uk St Lucia’s Nursery, Upton Magna, tel 07709 573399 St Lucias Primary School Nursery, Upton Magna, nr Shrewsbury, tel 01743 709652 St Matthews Nursery, Donnington Wood, Telford, tel 01952 386260

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Daycare Nurseries

Proud of our achievements Central Park Nursery celebrated its 25th birthday in may and after years of change, growth and improvement we could not be prouder. We understand the importance of choosing the right nursery for you and your child and the ongoing relationships which are an integral part to your child’s wellbeing. By being as flexible as possible with session times and lengths and by offering funded places we help to ensure all children can access nursery and the wonderful opportunities on offer. We believe in creating a challenging and exciting environment where children can thrive through learning and play while being supported by experienced, knowledgeable practitioners. We have good ties with local agencies to support the development of all children, even those with additional needs or who speak English as an additional language, and all staff attend regular training to ensure that they are in the best place to be providing children with support. A wide range of activities is always on offer following the EYFS as well as additional facilities and experiences such as the ball pool, forest school, outside areas and technological equipment. In our last Ofsted inspection, we gained a good and were awarded 5 stars from Environmental Health. Other recent accreditations also include Millies Mark, awarded for our outstanding First Aid knowledge and practise as well as everyone at nursery being fully Paediatric First aid trained. Special events and visitors throughout the year include: Police and Fire Service visits, Santa Claus, the Animal Man, Nursery Birthday Party, Bake Sales, Fun days, Harvest Festival and many charity events. We constantly strive to improve the service we are providing and have worked very hard to build positive relationships with parents and children over the last 25 years and we look forward to many more.

March 23rd 2020, a date Marie Davies, Manager of Central Park Nursery will never forget.....

I was sat with my family the moment I heard Boris Johnson announce lockdown and although we had begun to prepare for this, it still came as a shock .

What were we going to do? Who to call first? What will happen to nursery? All of these questions and many more swam around my head .

The next morning, we let all parents know “We were closing, with little idea when we would reopen .” This was one phrase I had never dreamed of having to say in the 25 years nursery has been open .

I am aware that not many nurseries have been able to open since due to restrictions, guidance and worries, however after 2 weeks of policy changes, planning, procedure reviews and risk assessments we reopened to key worker children on the 6th June 2020.

Some days we have had no more than 4 children in and although , like many businesses we are currently running at a loss I have never felt so proud to offer care to these children . My wonderful team have pulled together, worked tirelessly and have been such a massive help to me , I am eternally grateful . Those staff who have not returned yet and are still furloughed have been completing training which will only add to their vast range of skills and knowledge , ready to return .

The children in our care have adapted so well to the new measures put in place and to the changes around nursery and it has been a pleasure to have them here through this difficult time . We are also aware of the developmental impact this may have on some children who are not currently attending nursery and we have been sending out ideas for activities to parents as well as a “getting ready for school” checklist as we know that we may not see some of these children again who are going to ‘big’ school this coming September.

We have taken many hits during this time , as has the sector as a whole , between changing guidance , lack of financial support and day to day work life it has not always been easy but we are here and we are very appreciative to those who have supported us through this time . So many things have been missed this year that we would often do to bring our children and our community together such as Bake Off’s, Food bank collections, visits to local care homes and much more and we cannot wait until we can start enjoying these things again .

We recognise that the Covid-19 outbreak is going to have a deep and long-lasting impact on our sector as well as many others, but we truly hope that Central Park Nursery has been able to positively support families through this strange and sometimes difficult time and feel from the feedback we have received , that this is the case .

Covid-19 has been an unprecedented time that we have never seen before and hopefully never will again . This situation is like a storm and at times extremely difficult to navigate , however as they say, storms are often followed by a rainbow.

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Daycare Nurseries The Nest

at Short Wood Primary School, TF1 2JA 30 hours funded Nursery places.

Wrap around care at the school Breakfast and After School Club from 7.30am -5.30pm is available at an additional cost.

Children need to bring their own packed lunch.

The Nest is led by a qualified teacher – learning is focused around high quality experiences, led by the children’s interests, using the outdoors and natural environment to spark our youngest Short Woody’s imaginations.

Call us to arrange a visit:

01952 387360

Childcare at the Hollies, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 245186

Newdale Nursery, Newdale Pri. Sch., Telford, tel 01952 387720

Childrensworld, Cressage, tel 01952 510059

Noah’s Ark Nursery, Newport Infant School, tel 01952 825066

Childrensworld, Mere Park, Newport, tel 01952 929449

Oakengates Nursery School & Children’s Centre, Telford, tel 01952 387910

Chipmunks Nursery, Brookside, Telford, tel 01952 567101

Old Park Primary School Nursery, Telford, tel 01952 567967

Chipmunks Nursery, Stirchley, Telford, tel 01952 567121

Play Days Day Nursery, Newport, tel 01952 820012

Church Street Day Nursery, Wellington, Telford, tel 01952 250358

Poppies Childcare, Wilfred Owen School, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 282367

Club 0 - 14 Childrensworld, Old Coleham, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 244915

Priory Lodge Nursery, Priory Road, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 340042

Club 0 - 5 Childrensworld, Halesfield, Telford, tel 01952 586400

Radbrook Nursery & Preschool, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 243067

Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Nursery, tel 01952 433325

Redhill Nursery, Redhill Pri Sch., Priorslee, Telford, tel 01952 327170

Crowmoor Nursery, Crowmoor Pri Sch, Shrewsbury, tel 07908 704532

Shrewsbury High School Kindergarten, tel 01743 494038 www.shrewsburyhigh.gdst.net

Daisy Chain @ Mytton Oak, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 243257

www.shortwoodprimaryschool.com

Daisy Chain @ Old Hall School, Telford, tel 01952 250035 Baby Unit

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Tots

Providing compassionate childcare services for babies in Shrewsbury

Toddler Unit Providing specialised care with 20 years of experience

Pre-school Unit Fun activities, play and learn

Twyford Tots Nursery offers

Twyford Tots Nursery

Belle Vue Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 7NP T: 01743 357083 E: karen@twyfordtotsnursery.co.uk

St Patricks Catholic Pri. Sch. Nursery, Wellington, Telford, tel 01952 386160 St Thomas & St Anne Pri. Sch. Nursery, Hanwood, tel 01743 860400 St Winefride’s Convent School Kindergarten, tel 01743 369883 Sundorne Infant School Nursery, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 362519 Teagues Bridge Pre-school, Trench, Telford, tel 01952 617190 www.teaguesbridgepreschool.com The Learning Tree Pre-school, Muxton, Telford, tel 01952 386798 The Nest, Short Wood Pri Sch Nursery, Wellington, Telford, tel 01952 387360 www.shortwoodprimaryschool.com Tiggywinkles Montessori Nursery, Newport, tel 01952 810021 Wilfred Owen School Nursery, Woodcote Way, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 282360 William Reynolds Primary School Nursery, Woodside, Telford, tel 01952 388280 Windmill Primary School Nursery, Brookside, Telford, tel 01952 386360 Woodlands School Nursery, Madeley, Telford, tel 01952 386070 Wrekin View Primary School Nursery, Wellington, Telford, tel 01952 388088 Wrockwardine Wood Primary School Nursery, Telford, tel 01952 387860

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• A safe and secure environment • Fully qualified and experienced nursery nurses • Honey pot unit for babies • Toddler Unit (2 year olds) • Pre-school Unit (3 - 5 year olds) • Paediatric first aid trained • Safeguarding trained • Four outdoor play areas • Sing & Sign classes and Forest School • 24U funding and education funding accepted (15 hours) • Salary sacrifice childcare vouchers accepted • Government Tax Free Childcare payments accepted • 30 hours free childcare accepted

Earlyworld Nursery, Hadley Park, Telford, tel 01952 272700 Earlyworld Nursery, Oxon, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 232500 Earlyworld Nursery, Stafford Park, Telford, tel 01952 292900 Edgmond Owls, near Newport, tel 01952 811692 Farm Friends Day Nursery, Condover, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 874277 Frankwell Tots to Twelves, Shrewsbury, tel 07974 738191 Hadley Under & Over 5s Ltd., Leegomery, Telford, tel 01952 402026 Halesfield Day Nursery Centre, Telford, tel 01952 583848

Shrewsbury Prepatoria, Battlefield Ind. Est., Shrews., tel 01743 460199 Smiley Faces Day Nursery, Wellington, Telford, tel 01952 250438 Spring RAF Shawbury (utb Squirrels), tel 01939 250351x7282 Stables Day Care Nursery, Wem, near Shrewsbury, tel 01939 232723 Stargazers Nursery, Sweetlake Business Village, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 248448 Strawberry Hill Day Nursery, Sutton Hill, Telford, tel 01952 583273 The Ark Day Care Nursery, Pontesbury, tel 01743 791540 The Column Nursery, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 354779 The Mulberry Bush, Mount Pleasant, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 360300 Tiddlywinks Nursery, Battlefield Ent. Park, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 464113

Daycare Nurseries

Happy Faces @ Packwood Haugh, Ruyton XI Towns, tel 01939 261615

Abacus Day Nursery, Dawley, Telford, tel 01952 501149

Hazles Farm Day Nursery, Stanton upon Hine Heath, Shawbury, tel 01939 250234

Abacus Day Nursery, Newport, tel 01952 813652

High Ercall Day Nursery, next to High Ercall School, tel 01952 771305

ABC Day Nursery, Hadley Community Centre, Telford, tel 01952 387190

Hillside House at Hook-a-Gate Nursery, nr Shrewsbury, tel 01743 860456

ABC Day Nursery, Hollinswood, Telford, tel 01952 289168

Hillside House Nursery, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 872203

ABC Day Nursery, Hoo Farm, near Telford, tel 01952 245257

Honeybuns Day Nursery, Wellington, Telford, tel 01952 246002

ABC Day Nursery, Lightmoor, Telford, tel 01952 502572

Hopscotch Nursery, Shifnal, tel 01952 463079

Wooden Tops, Park Lane Centre, Woodside, Telford, tel 01952 583711

Apley Village Day Nursery, grounds of P R Hospital, Telford, tel 01952 259270

Kaleidoscope Nursery, St Andrews Pri Sch, Shifnal, tel 01952 463259

Childcare Training

Bojangles Nursery, Walford College, Baschurch, Shrewsbury, tel 01939 260006

Katie’s Kids Nursery, Monkmoor, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 358463

Busy Bees Nursery, Priorslee, Telford, tel 01952 201727

Kids 4 Us Nursery, Madeley, Telford, tel 01952 270062

Busy Bees, Shrewsbury Business Park, tel 01743 368998

Lawley Village Day Nursery, Telford, tel 01952 630383

Central Park Nursery, Telford, tel 01952 292092 www.centralparknursery.co.uk

Little Acorns Nursery, Weston Lullingfields School, nr Baschurch, tel 01939 260306

CHEC Mates Day Care Nursery, CHEC Centre, Madeley, Telford, tel 01952 586499

Little Dragons Childcare Centre, St Georges, Telford, tel 01952 567756

Talking Childminders, Telford, tel 01952 385424

Little Owls Nursery, Dark Lane, Broseley, tel 01952 882232

Tara Professional Recruitment, Shrewsbury/Telford, tel 01743 236922 www.taraprofessionalrecruitment.co.uk

CHerubS Day Nursery, Castle House School, Newport, tel 01952 567600

Little Pixies Nursery, Nesscliffe, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 741554

Tortoise Nursery School, Wellington, Telford, tel 01952 254040 Trench Tots Nursery, Telford, tel 01952 270058 Twiggy’s Day Nursery, Donnington, Telford, tel 01952 877567 Twyford Tots Nursery, Belle Vue Road, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 357083 www.twyfordtotsnursery.co.uk Wem Playmates, Wem Business Park, tel 01939 233643

Courses - full/part-time, Telford College, tel 01952 642237 Severn Teaching School Alliance, Telford, tel 01952 387237 Shropshire County Training for ages 1619, tel 03456 789023 Shropshire Early Years Alliance, tel 01743 365484

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Schools

colour me in !

Here at St John’s our children love exploring, making, finding out and being creative. Enjoyment is at the heart of life in our school and nursery as we want children to develop a love of learning that will stay with them throughout their lives.

During this period of ‘lockdown’, staff have been busy making sure that these opportunities remain a big part of the children’s home learning experience. Every day teachers put tasks, activities and games on our school website for children to explore at home. Alongside links to websites and worksheets are tasks and activities that involve cooking, painting, gardening or virtual team sports! Everyone from our youngest children to those moving on to ‘big school’ have been taking part when they can. Children have also been showcasing their amazing talents, skills and interests and sending photos in to us. What a brilliant way for us to really get to know what our children do as a hobby or their likes and dislikes!

As we move towards welcoming a new group of children to St John’s and say goodbye to others, the end of this school year will certainly be very different for us all.

We would like to wish all of our families a peaceful summer holiday. Stay safe, have fun and we are looking forwards to seeing you all soon.

If any families would like to send us a rainbow, like the one here, we would love to see them!

You can post them to us at school and we will put them all up for the people in school to enjoy. Thank you!

Foreign Exchange Hosting Severnvale Academy, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 232505 Youth Exchange Service (YES), Shrewsbury (age 16+), tel 01743 235653

School & Sportswear Baker & Son, Wellington, Telford, tel 01952 641897 Mary’s Tots & Teens, Newport, tel 01952 400476 School Shop Direct, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 440449

Education Information School Admissions, Shropshire, tel 03456 789008 Shropshire Youth Information and Guidance - Further/Higher Ed., tel 01743 258850 Special Educational Needs, tel 01743 254267

Primary Schools Apley Wood Primary School, Apley, Telford, tel 01952 386180 Aqueduct Primary School, Castlefields Way, Telford, tel 01952 386210 Barrow 1618 CofE Free School, near Broseley, tel 01952 388640 Baschurch CE Primary School, tel 01939 260443

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Belvidere Primary School, Tenbury Drive, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 365211

Crudgington Primary School, near Telford, tel 01952 386910

John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School, Telford, tel 01952 388188

Bicton Primary School, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 850212

Dawley CofE Primary Academy, Doseley Road North, Telford, tel 01952 386280

John Randall Primary School, Madeley, Telford, tel 01952 388390

Bomere Heath CE Primary School, tel 01939 290359

Donnington Wood Infant School, Telford, tel 01952 386640

John Wilkinson Primary School, Broseley, tel 01952 882950

Brockton CE Primary School, near Much Wenlock, tel 01746 785671

Donnington Wood Junior School, Telford, tel 01952 386660

Ladygrove Primary School, Dawley, Telford, tel 01952 388370

Broseley Primary School, Dark Lane, Broseley, tel 01952 567630

Dothill Primary School, Severn Drive, Telford, tel 01952 386870

Lawley Primary School, Arleston Lane, Telford, tel 01952 388410

Brynhafren Primary School, Crew Green, tel 01743 884455

Grange Park Primary School, Stirchley, Telford, tel 01952 387490

Lawley Village Primary Academy, Telford, tel 01952 951200

Buildwas Academy, nr Ironbridge, tel 01952 432135

Grange Primary School, Bainbridge Green, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 462984

Lightmoor Village Primary School, Telford, tel 01952 387620

Captain Webb Primary School, Dawley, Telford, tel 01952 386770

Greenacres Primary School, Rutland, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 464570

Lilleshall Primary School, tel 01952 388430

Christ Church CE Primary School, Cressage, tel 01952 510383

Greenfields Primary School, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 236397

Long Mountain CE Primary School, Worthen, tel 01743 891320

Church Aston Infant School, Newport, tel 01952 386390

Hadley Learning Community (HLC) Primary School, Telford, tel 01952 387088

Longden CE Primary School, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 860480

Clive CofE Primary School, The Hill, Grinshill, tel 01939 220385

Hadnall CofE Primary School, Astley Lane, Hadnall, tel 01939 210323

Longnor Primary School, near Shrewsbury, tel 01743 718493

Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Primary School, Telford, tel 01952 386620

Harlescott Junior School, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 462087

Martin Wilson School, Castlefields, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 236520

Coleham Primary School, Belle Vue, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 362668

High Ercall Primary School, Church Rd, High Ercall, tel 01952 387570

Meadows Primary School, Ketley, Telford, tel 01952 386230

Condover CE Primary School, near Shrewsbury, tel 01743 872108

Hollinswood Primary School, Telford, tel 01952 386920

Meole Brace CE Primary School, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 351027

Crowmoor Primary School, Crowmere Road, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 235549

Holmer Lake Primary School, Brookside, Telford, tel 01952 387580

Mereside CE Primary School, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 356283

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Schools Millbrook Primary School, Leegomery, Telford, tel 01952 387640

St Mary’s C of E Primary School, Shawbury, tel 01939 250323

Minsterley Primary School, Minsterley, tel 01743 791398

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Madeley, Telford, tel 01952 388255

Moorfield Primary School, Newport, tel 01952 386470

St Matthews Primary School, Donnington Wood, Telford, tel 01952 386260

Mount Pleasant Primary School, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 249135

St Patricks Catholic Pri. School, Wellington, Telford, tel 01952 386160

Much Wenlock Primary School, tel 01952 727634

St Peter & St Paul Catholic Primary School, Newport, tel 01952 386450

Muxton Primary School, Telford, tel 01952 387690

St Peters CE Pri. Sch., Shrubbery Gardens, Wem, tel 01939 232292

Myddle CE Primary School, near Shrewsbury, tel 01939 290834

St Peters CE Primary School, Bratton, Telford, tel 01952 387980

Newdale Primary School, Telford, tel 01952 387720

St Peters Primary School, Edgmond, near Newport, tel 01952 811692

Newport Infant School, Granville Av., Newport, tel 01952 386610

St Thomas & St Anne CE Primary School, Hanwood, tel 01743 860400

Newport Junior School, tel 01952 386600

St. Andrews CE Primary School, Shifnal, tel 01952 460226

Newtown CE Primary School & Nursery, Wem, tel 01939 233353 Oakmeadow Primary School, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 875020 Old Park Primary School, Malinslee, Telford, tel 01952 387250 Oxon CE Primary School, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 351948 Pontesbury CE Primary School, tel 01743 790226 Priorslee Primary Academy, Telford, tel 01952 387927 Queenswood Primary School, Ketley Bank, Telford, tel 01952 386961 Radbrook Primary School, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 232895 Randlay Primary School, Telford, tel 01952 386986 Redhill Primary School, Priorslee, Telford, tel 01952 327170 Sheriffhales Primary School, Shifnal, tel 01952 460204 Shifnal Primary School, Curriers Lane, Shifnal, tel 01952 460500 Short Wood Primary School, Wellington, Telford, tel 01952 387360 www.shortwoodprimaryschool.com

Sundorne Infant School, Corndon Crescent, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 362519

St Giles CE Primary School, Portland Cres., Shrewsbury, tel 01743 356579 St John the Baptist CE Primary School, Ruyton XI Towns, tel 01939 260445 www.ruytonschool.org.uk St Lawrence CE School, Preston-uponthe-Weald-Moors, tel 01952 387780 St Lucias CE School, Upton Magna, near Shrewsbury, tel 01743 709652 St Lukes Catholic Primary School, Trench, Telford, tel 01952 388222

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Weston Lullingfields CE School, near Baschurch, tel 01939 260306 Wilfred Owen School, Woodcote Way, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 282360 William Reynolds Primary School, Woodside, Telford, tel 01952 388280 Windmill Primary School, Brookside, Telford, tel 01952 386360 Wombridge Primary School, Hartshill, Telford, tel 01952 388040 Woodfield Infant School, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 343812 Woodlands Primary School, Madeley, Telford, tel 01952 386070 Wrekin View Primary School, Wellington, Telford, tel 01952 388088 Wrockwardine Wood Infant School, Telford, tel 01952 387860

Secondary Schools

St Georges Junior School, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 357133

admissions@oldhall.co.uk 01952 223117

Trinity School, Ford, near Shrewsbury, tel 01743 850227

Sir Alexander Fleming Prim. Sch, Sutton Hill, Telford, tel 01952 388010

St Georges CE Primary School, Telford, tel 01952 387750

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Tibberton Primary School, near Newport, tel 01952 387790

Wrockwardine Wood Junior School, Trench, Telford, tel 01952 387880

St Edwards Primary School (Dorrington) near Shrewsbury, tel 01743 718462 www.dorringtonprimaryschool.co.uk

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Teagues Bridge Primary School, Trench, Telford, tel 01952 388450

Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Castlefields, tel 01743 351032

St Andrews Primary School, Nesscliffe, tel 01743 741331

Independent co-educational day school 4-11

Belvidere School, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 235073

Madeley Academy, Castlefields Way, Telford, tel 01952 527700 Mary Webb School & Science College, Pontesbury, tel 01743 792100

Juniper Training (Employability Skills for 16 - 18 year olds), Telford, tel 01952 299016

Meole Brace School Science College, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 235961

Madeley Academy, Castlefields Way, Telford, tel 01952 527700

Newport Girls High School (aged 11 - 18), tel 01952 797550

Newport Girls High School, tel 01952 797550

Priory School, Longden Road, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 284000

North Shropshire College, Walford, nr Shrewsbury, tel 01939 262100

Shrewsbury Academy, tel 01743 276700

Shrewsbury 6th Form College, tel 01743 235491

Burton Borough School, Newport, tel 01952 386500

Telford Park School, Stirchley, Telford, tel 01952 387400

Charlton School, Wellington, Telford, tel 01952 386800

The Telford Langley School, Dawley, Telford, tel 01952 386700

Corbet School, Baschurch, tel 01939 260296

The Telford Priory School, Wrockwardine Wood, tel 01952 386400

Ercall Wood Academy, Wellington, Telford, tel 01952 387300

Thomas Adams School, Lowe Hill, Wem, tel 01939 237000

Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby, Telford, tel 01952 386000

Thomas Telford School, Telford, tel 01952 200000

Haberdashers Adams Grammar School, Newport (boys only), tel 01952 953810

William Brookes School, Much Wenlock, tel 01952 728900

Hadley Learning Community (HLC) Secondary School, Telford, tel 01952 387000

Colleges 16 to 18 yrs

Holy Trinity Academy (Catholic), Priorslee, Telford, tel 01952 386100 Idsall School, Shifnal, tel 01952 468400

Idsall School, Shifnal, tel 01952 468400

Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby 6th Form, Telford, tel 01952 386000 Haberdashers Adams Grammar School (boys only), Newport, tel 01952 953810 Holy Trinity Academy (Catholic), Priorslee, Telford, tel 01952 386100

Shrewsbury College, London Road (used to be SCAT), tel 01743 342340 Telford College, Wellington, tel 01952 642200 The Thomas Adams 6th Form Centre, Wem, tel 01939 237000 Thomas Telford School, Telford, tel 01952 200000 William Brookes School, Much Wenlock, tel 01952 728900

Independent Schools Adcote School for Girls, Adcote, near Shrewsbury, tel 01939 260202 Castle House School, Newport, girls & boys 2 - 11, tel 01952 567600 Old Hall School, Wellington, Telford, tel 01952 223117 www.oldhall.co.uk Oswestry School, tel 01691 655711

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Tutoring

Packwood Haugh School, Ruyton XI Towns, tel 01939 260217 Prestfelde Preparatory School, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 245400 Shrewsbury High Prep School (girls 3-11/ boys 3-13), Shrews., tel 01743 494038 Shrewsbury High School (girls 11 - 18), Town Walls, Shrews., tel 01743 494038 www.shrewsburyhigh.gdst.net Shrewsbury School, tel 01743 280500 St Winefrides Catholic Convent School, Belmont, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 369883 The Prepatoria, Battlefield Ind. Est., Shrewsbury, tel 01743 460199 Wrekin College (11 - 18), Wellington, Telford, tel 01952 265600

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Special Schools Haughton School, Madeley, Telford, tel 01952 387540 Overley Hall School, Wellington, Telford, tel 01952 740262 Queensway North (age 11-16), Hadley, Telford, tel 01952 388555 Queensway South (age 11-16), Dawley, Telford, tel 01952 387670 Severndale Specialist Academy, Monkmoor, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 563333 Southall School, Dawley, Telford, tel 01952 387600 The Bridge School at HLC, Hadley, Telford, tel 01952 387108

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Tutoring • Holiday & Out-of-School Activities

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Shropshire Languages Society, tel not known

Out of School Clubs Abacus Out of School Club, Dawley, Telford, tel 01952 501149

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Aqueduct AfterHours Club, Telford, tel 01952 872636 Bright Owls French & Spanish, Shrewsbury, tel 07979 635157

• Stimulating tuition for GCSE/A Level students • Help for students needing conversational improvement • advice/proof-reading for PhD graduates

Childrensworld, Cressage, tel 01952 510059 Club 0 - 14 Kids Club, Old Coleham, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 244915 Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Pri Sch Kids Club, tel 01952 432090 Crudgington Wrap-around Club, Crudgington Primary School, tel 01952 386910 The Woodlands Centre, Wem, tel 01939 232372

Maths Tutor, any age, Telford, tel 01952 630129

Dothill Out of School Club, Dothill Primary Sch., Telford, tel 01952 567410

International Schools

Maths Tutor, Ironbridge, tel 07811 958561

Earlyworld Kids Club, Oxon School, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 363310

Concord College, near Shrewsbury, mixed, ages 13 - 19, tel 01694 731631

Tutoring 9 - 1 Maths Tuition at Home upto GCSE level, Shrewsbury, tel 07807 406507 After-school Tutor, Wem, Shrewsbury, Telford, tel 07788 479610 Alpha English Tuition, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 344845 Bayston Hill Kumon Study Centre, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 367058 Clever Tutors (Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin), tel 01952 820936 English Complementary Support, Telford, tel 07368 382422 English Private Tuition, experienced examiner, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 233164 www.paulbench.co.uk English Tutor - AQA, Shrewsbury, tel 07875 880471 First Class Learning (Maths & English from age 5 - KS3), Telford, tel 01952 426055 French Tutor (all levels & ages), Telford, tel 07473 072153 Landau Tutoring (English & Maths), Shrewsbury, tel 07957 981178 Maths & English Tuition, Primary Level, Telford, tel 01952 299475 Maths A-Level Tuition, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 860034 Maths Plus You (Maths & English Tuition) Telford, tel 07906 852148

shrewsburywords@hotmail.com 01743 360721 / 07870 978869 Strawberry Hill Out of School Care, Telford, tel 01952 583273 The Bratton Pack (age 4 - 12), St Peter’s Sch., Bratton, Telford, tel 01952 387988

Earlyworld Kids Club, Stafford Park, Telford, tel 07506 534400

The Nest, Short Wood Pri Sch Nursery, Wellington, Telford, tel 01952 387360 www.shortwoodprimaryschool.com

Primary Tutor, Telford, tel 07980 077518

Edgmond Owls Out of School & Holiday Club, near Newport, tel 01952 811692

Trench Tots Out-of-School Club, Telford, tel 01952 270058

Science, KS3, KS4, GCSE, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 850829

Fairview Childcare, Newport, tel 07704 587202

Shrewsbury Words English Tuition (GCSE & A Level), tel 01743 360721 www.firsttutors.com

Frankwell Tots to Twelves, Shrewsbury, tel 07974 738191

Holiday Schemes and Activities

MG Tuition Services; Lifelong Maths Support 8 - 80, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 353479 www.mgtuitionservices.co.uk

Shropshire Tutor, tel 08006 890193

Hazle’s Farm Breakfast & Afterschool Club, Shawbury, tel 01939 250234

St Georges Kumon Study Centre, Telford, tel 01952 794084

Hollies After School Club, ABC Hollinswood, Telford, tel 01952 289168

Tara Tutors, Shrewsbury & Telford, tel 01952 433833 www.taraprofessionalrecruitment.co.uk

Hopscotch Out of School Club, Shifnal, tel 01952 463079

The STEM Workshop (4-18 years), Shrewsbury & Telford, tel 07402 528947 Tutor Doctor, Telford, tel 07889 822923 www.tutordoctor.co.uk

Language Classes Bright Owls French, Spanish & Other Langs (3+), Shrewsbury, tel 07979 635157 Chatty Chinese - Mandarin Lessons for age 3 - 11’s, tel 07507 166374 Chinese Mandarin, Chinese Arts & Culture Centre, Telford, tel 07920 886316 Chinese School (age 3 - 18) Sunday pms, HLC, Telford, tel 07411 252780 French Tuition to All Levels, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 363001

Kids 4 Us Out of School Club, Madeley, Telford, tel 01952 270062 Night Owls Club, St Andrews Primary School, Nesscliffe, tel 01743 741331 Noah’s Ark Before and After School Club, Newport, tel 01952 825066 Old Park Primary School Nursery, Telford, tel 01952 567967 Patchwork Community Choir, URC, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 600187 Poppies Childcare, Wilfred Owen School, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 282367 Redhill OOSC, Redhill Pri Sch., Priorslee, Telford, tel 01952 387979 Shawbury Stars Breakfast, After-school & Holiday Club, tel 01939 250323

Church Street Out-of-School & Holiday Club, Wellington, Telford, tel 01952 250358 Crossbar Coaching, Lilleshall, nr Newport, tel 01952 677965 Inside Out Learning, Belle Vue, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 363577 www.inside-out-learning.co.uk Outback2Basics - Bushcraft Skills Courses, tel 01952 432452 ReachOut Arts with Halo Leisure - Creative & Active Holiday Clubs, tel 01746 576088 www.reachoutarts.co.uk See Sports Centres, tel various Telford & Wrekin Road Safety - Learn to Ride a Bike, tel 01952 384857 Wrekin Forest School and Adventure Centre, Kynnersley, tel 07888 851813

Children’s Farms and Zoos Exotic Zoo, Telford Town Park, tel 01952 371570 Scotty’s Donkeys & Animal Park, Apley Farm, Norton, Nr Shifnal, tel 01952 730469

Covers Shrewsbury, Telford, Newport, Shifnal, Much Wenlock & Wem

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VOLUNTEER TODAY and

Severn Hospice

swamped with kindness during the Covid-19 pandemic Heather Tudor, Chief Executive Severn Hospice

The impact of the pandemic on Severn Hospice was instant and far-reaching. Several months in, it remains a daily challenge.

Operationally, our core services to families living with incurable illness in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Mid Wales remain protected but this requires constant effort and As well as relying on your generosity to fund the work we do, we also rely enormous stamina from the whole hospice team. on people giving us their time for free – our brilliant volunteers.

Financially, the hit has been huge, despite much-welcomed short-term support from Whatever your age, background, motivation or experience, there is a government and the NHS. We need to raise £2 for every £3 we spend on care and volunteer role waiting for you in one of our shops. almost overnight we lost almost all of our ability to generate that income.

Our 28 high street shops and our new eBay shop were closed as we – willingly – CONFIDENCE LEARN NEW SKILL S observed the social distancing imperative and within a week we made the call to halt ENCOUR AGEMENT ASSIST our planned fundraising events for the summer.

MID WALES In addition, we had to instruct all of our fundraisers and support groups to stop their WORK EXPERIENCE activity. Our key sources of charitable income were literally turned off one by one. We COMMUNITY calculated the impact to be in the order of £100,000 a week.

MEET NEW PEOPLE MAKE A DIFFERENCE HELP At the same time, our services to patients had to continue – the pandemic hasn’t changed the rate at which people are diagnosed with incurable illnesses. In that first week of change, we had just shy of 250 families in our care. We exist for them so our priority remained their needs and their safety. We had already made operational changes to limit the risk of COVID-19 coming into our buildings with restrictions on T: 01952 221350/01743 236565 visitors, asking all our volunteers to stay away, and extra hygiene precautions. The W: severnhospice.org.uk Registered charity 512394 start of lockdown meant we needed to make much bigger changes.

We stopped our day services and clinics, where people being looked after at home by our Outreach community nurses come to our hospices for care. Four out of five of our patients are cared for at home and we used this community nursing model to its best to ensure patients were still getting the care they needed.

We were not doing this in isolation, of course, and continued to work closely with our NHS partners who are at the real sharp end of the emergency. We agreed we would support the local hospitals by taking onto our wards any patient who did not have COVID-19 but needed end-of-life care. This helps ease any bed capacity issues at our two main hospitals. This is not a usual practice but exceptional times demand appropriate responses and the hospice recognises the role it has in the community and its important contribution to overall healthcare.

Having lost our main sources of funding we had to adapt quickly. We are a resilient organisation and do what we can to help ourselves. We stretched our resources, cut our costs, diverted our reserves into cashflow, asked our landlords for rent waivers and have been grateful for all the government support packages we were eligible to apply for.

The community’s reaction and thought for us has been absolutely fantastic throughout. As we have adapted our services, the public too has changed the way it supports us. When we asked people to ‘support us from their sofa’ the response was universally positive.

We’ve had more people join our weekly lottery and more donations made online. Our first ever virtual events – quizzes via Facebook featuring footballer Joe Hart – raised more than £5,000, with thousands more raised by sports clubs organisingtheir own virtual events, which included support from around the globe. One family even donated £120,000 from the sale of their house to us!

But it’s not just been financial support that’s made a difference – and warmed our hearts. We’ve had donations of PPE (much-needed and very welcome in the face of a national shortage) and care packages of hand-creams, sweets, and chocolates to thank hospice staff.

When we reopened our first shop in June and started accepting donated items for sale, the community were there for us again, so much so we had to introduce an appointments system for charity bags; we were being literally swamped with kindness.

But as fortunate and grateful as we are to have such generous and loyal supporters I can’t pretend it will fill the fundraising gap. We have been dealt a devastating blow by this virus and we will face daily operational and financial challenges for a considerable period of time yet.

We can’t stop caring and we will always need the public’s help to fulfil that commitment, now more than ever.

Details of how people can support us – and the chance to see the difference their donation makes – are available via our website: severnhospice.org.uk

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Inside Out Learning is a small business based in Shrewsbury. We promote learning through play-based activities that are underpinned with science, nature and wellbeing themes and run most of our sessions from a small woodland garden at the back of a fully equipped hall. We provide pre-school sessions, stay-and-play sessions and holiday workshops for children aged 5-8 years old, and we spend as much time outdoors as we can. We also support our local primary school and two local pre-schools with outdoor learning sessions.

I'm a mum of two, and a fully qualified teacher with 15 years' teaching experience in a variety of early years settings and primary schools; all rated as Outstanding by Ofsted. I'm also a Forest School leader. I set up Inside Out Learning just over a year ago to give myself more freedom to teach in a creative, holistic way. Through my business I have tried to use all the great things I have learned from so many great educationalists, teachers, TAs and children and get rid of all the bureaucracy that started to spoil the enjoyment of the job for me.

Throughout the school holidays we open our woodland garden and community hall to children aged 5-8 years. In this lovely little setting children get opportunities to design, build, investigate, experiment and tinker around. Children are given lots of freedom to follow their own interests in different areas set up for open-ended learning. A particular favourite is the woodwork area which is set up in the garden. The children use real tools like saws, hammers and drills; they are first taught how to use the tools safely and then encouraged to follow their own ideas. Most children love this way of learning as it provides intrinsic motivation and high levels of engagement. The children are able to make dens, swing on the tree swing, enjoy time around the campfire and make lots of delightful treats in the ‘Mud Kitchen’.

As with so many other small businesses we have had a really difficult time recently. We are still closed due to the current coronavirus restrictions but are hoping to re-open in August for holiday outdoor workshops and stay-and-play sessions. We can't wait to see all the lovely children and families back.

'Play is the highest expression of human development in childhood for it alone is the free expression of the child's soul.' Frobel 1826. Who can argue with that?

Please take a look at our website www.insideoutlearning.co.uk or follow us on facebook: fb.me/inside. out.2019 you can also email Franky: inside-out-learning@outlook.com

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Places to Go • Things to Do Café, Gift Shop, Indoor & Outdoor Play Areas, Animal Feeding To pre-book your tickets visit

Animal Adoption launches at Park Hall Farm Park Hall Countryside Experience in Oswestry closed their gates to the Covid-19 pandemic on the 18th March. Since then the family-run farm has continued caring for their livestock and making improvements around the farm, while they wait for the news that they can welcome back visitors.

After receiving enquiries about animal adoption from members of the public missing the furry and feathered friends at Park Hall, joint owner – director Richard Powell asked their social media following whether being able to adopt the farm animals would be of interest - and he was overwhelmed by the positive response.

The adoption scheme is now live on their website at www.parkhallfarm.co.uk where you can choose from bronze, silver and gold level packages. They are offering adoption for animal groups rather than individual animals to ensure every animal gets access to the support. Customers can choose from alpacas, sheep, pigs, goats, ponies, parrots, rabbits and guinea pigs.

Richard Powell commented, “I think our friendly farm animals have been missing our visitors just as much as the visitors have missed them! We wanted to provide a way that the public could feel part of the farm and support our wonderful animals.

We think it is the perfect gift for animal lovers or young aspiring farmers, and it could even spread a little joy to those people who can’t have a pet at home.

“I really hope that all our amazing visitors are able to come back and see us very soon, and in the meantime consider being part of what makes this farm so special.”

Theatres and Cinemas

www.raysfarm.com T: 01299 841255 Billingsley, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 6FF FGV Summer 2020

After a very strange start to the year, we are very excited like to welcome you all back to Rays Farm over the upcoming months. Bring the family along and enjoy a relaxing day out in the fresh air and stunning Shropshire Countryside. Take a stroll through our Ancient Woodlands, follow our Wood Sculpture Trail and listen out for bird song and the babbling brook along the way.

At Rays Farm there are plenty of animals and owls to see. From Rabbits to Reindeer, Chickens to Quail, and not forgetting our Pygmy Goat Paddock, there are many furry friends waiting to greet you all! See Pablo and Pedro the Alpacas; Beulah and Dixie the Horses; Sophie and Daphne the Micro Pigs!

After exploring Rays Farm, enjoy a take away tasty toasty and barista style coffee with a handmade slice of cake. Hopefully our coffee shop will be reopening fully very soon. Please see our website: www.raysfarm.com for the latest guidelines.

Cambrian Heritage Railways, Oswestry & Llynclys, tel 01691 728131

Oakengates Theatre @ The Place, Telford, tel 01952 382382

Hawkstone Park & Follies, tel 01948 841777 www.hawkstoneparkfollies.co.uk

Odeon Cinema, Forgegate, Telford, tel 0800 888 950

Home Farm, Attingham, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 709243

Chirk Castle, nr Wrexham, tel 01691 777701

Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 281281

Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom, Prestonon-the-Weald Moors, Telford, tel 01952 677917

Cholmondeley Castle, Cheshire, tel 01829 720383

The Belfrey Theatre, Wellington, Telford, tel 01952 222277 The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, tel 01952 728911 Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 281281 Wem Town Hall, Box Office, tel 01939 238279

Parks and Open Spaces Hartshill District Park, Oakengates, Telford, tel 01952 384384

Leaton Forest, near Shrewsbury, tel 01939 290384 Much Wenlock Museum & Visitor Information Centre, tel 01952 727679 Mythstories Museum, Uni Centre, Shrewsbury, tel 07969 541552 Royal Air Force Museum, Cosford, tel 01902 376200 Shrewsbury Castle & Regimental Museum, tel 01743 358516

Chester Zoo, tel 01244 380280

Crocky Trail, near Chester, tel 01244 336084 Drayton Manor Family Theme Park & Zoo, Tamworth, Staffs, tel 0844 4721950 Dudley Zoo & Gardens, West Midlands, tel 01384 215313 Dudmaston Estate, Nr Bridgnorth, Shropshire, tel 01746 780866 Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, Nantwich, Cheshire, tel 01270 629219

Shrewsbury Museums, tel 01743 258885

Hoverdays Activity Centre (age 15+), near Oswestry, tel 01691 611897

Outside the towns - Stiperstones, Nesscliffe, tel none

Sunnycroft House, Wellington, Telford, tel 01952 242884

Jungle Boogie! Codsall, Wolverhampton, tel 01902 843191

Shrewsbury - The Quarry, Haughmond Hill, tel none

Wenlock Priory (English Heritage), tel 01952 727466

King Arthur’s Labyrinth & Bard’s Quest Maze, Corris, tel 01654 761584

Telford - The Wrekin, Granville Country Park, Apley Woods, tel none

Weston Park, Shifnal, tel 01952 852100

Llangollen Railway, tel 01978 860979

Wonderland, Telford, tel 01952 591633

Ludlow Castle, tel 01584 873355

Wroxeter Roman City (English Heritage), tel 01743 761330

Mickey Millers Family Play Barn, Craven Arms, tel 01588 673800

Out of Area Attractions

Monkey Forest, Trentham, Staffs, tel 01782 659845

Telford Town Park, tel 01952 382340

Other Places to Visit All Ironbridge Gorge Museums, Telford, tel 01952 433424 Attingham Park (National Trust), near Shrewsbury, tel 01743 708123

Acton Scott Historic Working Farm & Museum, tel 01694 781307

Benthall Hall, Broseley, tel 01952 882159

Black Country Living Museum, Dudley, West Midlands, tel 01215 579643

Buildwas Abbey, near Ironbridge, tel 03703 331181

Blue Planet Aquarium, Cheshire Oaks, Cheshire, tel 0151 3578804

Cardingmill Valley & the Long Mynd, tel 01694 725000

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway, tel 01746 762052

Monkey Mania, Ludlow, tel 01584 300120 Museum of Cannock Chase, tel 01543 877666 Offa’s Dyke Centre, Knighton, Powys, tel 01547 528753 Park Hall Countryside Experience, Oswestry, tel 01691 671123 www.parkhallfarm.co.uk

Rays Farm, Billingsley, Bridgnorth, tel 01299 841255 www.raysfarm.com Rednal Karting, nr Oswestry, tel 07989 471307 Severn Valley Country Park, Bridgnorth, tel 01746 781192 Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster, Worcs, tel 01562 757900 Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, tel 01588 676060 Small Breeds Farm Park & Owl Centre, Kington, tel 01544 231109 Stokesay Castle, nr Craven Arms, tel 01588 672544 Stratford upon Avon Butterfly Farm, tel 01789 299288 Talyllyn Railway, Tywyn, tel 01654 710472 Tamworth Castle, Staffs, tel 01827 709626 Tamworth Snowdome, tel 0844 8000011 Techniquest Glyndwr, Wrexham, tel 01978 293400 The British Ironwork Centre, Oswestry, tel 01691 610952 The Gingerbread Man (Wacky Warehouse), Market Drayton, tel 01630 652771 The Judge’s Lodging Victorian Experience, Presteigne, tel 01544 260650 The Spaceguard Centre, Knighton, Powys, tel 01547 520247 Thinktank - Birmingham Science Museum, tel 01213 488000 Waterworld, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs, tel 01782 205747 Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway, tel 01938 810441

Covers Shrewsbury, Telford, Newport, Shifnal, Much Wenlock & Wem

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Places to Go • Things to Do Sports Centres

West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley, Worcs, tel 01299 402114 Whitchurch Museum, tel 01948 664577

Abraham Darby Sports & Leisure Centre, Telford, tel 01952 382770

Whittington Castle, near Oswestry, tel 01691 662500

Idsall Sports Centre, tel 01952 460499 London Road Sports Centre, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 342591

Leisure and Sport Services

Monkmoor Outdoor Recreation Centre, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 257659

Head First Education, Shrewsbury, tel 07969 011111

Leisure and Sport for Disabled and Additional Needs Children Acorn Way Short Breaks, Telford, tel 01952 253173 All In (age 5-15), Shrewsbury Sports Village, tel 03450 007002 Cavalier Centre, home of Perry Riding and Driving, Much Wenlock, tel 01952 983200 Downs Syndrome & Cerebral Palsy Active Football, Shrewsbury Town Football Club, tel 01743 289177 x 216 Moving & Grooving All-In, Sports Village, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 250227 Pony Pals Wrekin, Equine & Movement Therapy, tel 07948 981047 www.ponypalswrekin.com Telford & Wrekin Road Safety - Learn to Ride a Bike, tel 01952 384857 Telford Chin Woo (>4), Wellington, Telford, tel 07939 667003 The My Fam Project, Telford, tel 07429 572358

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Much Wenlock Leisure Centre, tel 01952 727629 Oakengates Leisure Centre, Telford, tel 01952 382810

Club Sub:Zero, St John’s Church, Muxton, tel 01952 670033 Shell Club (age 7 - 13), Methodist Church, Wem, tel 01939 233908 Shrewsbury Town Council Youth Clubs (age 11 - 19), tel 07976 020819 Youth Group (age 7-14), Horsehay Methodist Church, Telford, tel 07377 987963 Youth Group age 8-14, (monthly), Dorrington Village Hall, tel 01743 718838

Uniformed Groups

Performing Arts Services Music Bros, Roushill Bank, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 240231 Salop Music Centre, St Michael’s Street, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 364111 Salop Sheet Music, St Michael’s Street, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 365561 Severn Windworks - repairs to woodwind instruments, tel 07791 860231 Stage Door Dance & Leisure Wear, Dawley, Telford, tel 07913 132440 www.stagedoordancewear.co.uk Windband, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 367482

Phoenix Sports Centre, Dawley, Telford, tel 01952 382780

Army Cadet Force, Shropshire (age 12 18), tel 01743 231779

Roman Road Sports Centre, Meole Brace, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 351916

Army Reserve, Shropshire, tel 03456 008080

Shrewsbury Sports Village, tel 03450 007002

Boys Brigade (from age 5) - find your local group, tel not known

Air Sports

Stirchley Recreation Centre, Grange Avenue, Telford, tel 01952 382730

Girls Brigade (from age 5) - find your local group, tel 01246 582322

Shropshire Aero Club, learn to fly from age 14, tel 01939 232882

The Circle at HLC, Telford, tel 01952 388470

RAF Air Cadets (age 13 - 17) - find your local group, tel 03456 006601

Archery

The Quarry Leisure & Fitness Centre, Shrewsbury, tel 0345 0007003

Telford Sea Cadets, Donnington, Telford, tel 01952 608014

Thomas Adams Sports Centre, Wem, tel 01939 237000

Beavers Cubs and Scouts

Dana Prison, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 211971

Find your local group, tel 08453 001818

Long Mynd Archers, tel 01694 722767

Rainbows Brownies Guides and Rangers

Arts and Crafts

Youth Clubs Belle Vue Youth Centre, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 355501

Find your local group/information team, tel 08001 695901

Wellington Leisure Centre, Telford, tel 01952 382720

Broseley Youth Club, Victoria Hall, Broseley, tel 01743 730005

SPORT & LEISURE A - Z

Bowbrook Archers, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 242359

1 - 1 Children’s Art Lessons, ages 7-11, Swan Pit, tel 07969 641803 Art Space @Raven Studios (for age 14 19), Shrewsbury, tel 07540 246541 Arts & Crafts (age 3-10), AIREA51, Telford, tel 01952 947220

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Sport & Leisure A - Z Clay Modelling and Pottery Create a Plate Ceramics - mobile pottery painting, tel 07701 054136 Junior Pottery, The Hive, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 234970 www.hiveonline.org.uk Paint & Create, Apley Farm Shop, Nr Shifnal, tel 07812 762072 Splat n Splodge Pottery Painting Studio, The Parade, Shrews., tel 01743 588400 www.splatnsplodge.co.uk

Climbing and Mountaineering Climbing and Tots Climbing (age3-18), Shrews. Sports Village, tel 03450 007002 Battlefield 1403 is an award winning farm shop, butchery, deli, café, Battle of Shrewsbury exhibition and falconry centre located just north of Shrewsbury on the A49. We also operate the St Mary’s café in the centre of Shrewsbury.

Battlefield forms a part of the Albrighton Estate and freshly homemade and locally produced food is at the heart of what we do both in the farm shop and the café, while providing a relaxed and friendly visitor destination where everyone is welcome.

During these challenging times Battlefield has adapted and while operating in slightly different ways, has not changed its focus on ensuring that our customers continue to have access to quality, fresh locally-produced food without disruption.

Where customers are unable to leave home and visit us, we now provide a delivery service, ensuring that a wide range of our shop and butchery products reach your doorstep. We have also introduced a Sunday lunch delivery service. Here our chefs cook a selection of Sunday roasts and deserts that can be delivered to your home each Sunday (within a 5 mile radius of the shop). In both cases we also offer an ‘order & collection’ service, we can therefore have everything ready for you on arrival at Battlefield for collection.

Further services are also in the planning that will be introduced during the course of this publication and while our two cafes remain closed at the time of writing we intend to have these operating again in accordance with new guidelines as soon as we are allowed. For more details and up to date information please don’t hesitate to ask in store or visit us on www.battlefield1403.com and sign up to our weekly newsletters.

In normal circumstances Battlefield would also be hosting a series of on site events such as a Family Fun day, Battle of Shrewsbury re-enactment event, evening pudding clubs, Harvest and Heritage food producers festival, ‘Pick a Pumpkin’ week, as well as being present at various food shows and festivals in Shrewsbury. While a number of these have had to be cancelled this year, we remain ready to host again later in the year as and when we are allowed to safely do so.

Battlefield 1403, Upper Battlefield, Shrewsbury, SY4 3DB. 01939 210 905 www.battlefield1403.com Opening hours Monday – Saturday 9.30am – 5.30pm and Sundays (and Bank Holidays) 10.00am – 4.00pm

Cuckoo Crafts - activites for all ages at festivals & events, tel 07799 408297 Saturday Lego Club, Shrewsbury Library, tel 01743 255308 Studio 39, Bloom for Budding Artists, Shrewsbury, tel 07970 383135 Wittypics - Drawing Workshops, Shropshire, tel 07866 070460 www.wittypics.co.uk

Astronomy Shropshire Astronomical Society, tel 01952 405211

Athletics Shrewsbury Athletics Club (from age 9), London Road Sports Centre, tel 01743 342591 Telford Athletic Club, tel 07715 347587 Telford Athletic Stadium & Track, Oakengates Leisure Centre, tel 01952 382810

Badminton London Road Badminton Club, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 233665 Pay & Play, Idsall Sports Centre, Shifnal, tel 01952 460499 Shrewsbury Sports Village, tel 03450 007002 Shropshire Junior Badminton Club, tel 07773 294859 Shropshire Junior County Badminton Club, Abraham Darby SC, tel 01952 382770

Climbing the Walls, Battlefield, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 510238 Shropshire Climbing Centre, Newport, tel 01952 814566

Conservation and Wildlife Alison’s Bee Class, Telford, tel 07825 371137 Battlefield Falconry Centre, Shrewsbury, tel 07866 926184 Cuan Wildlife Rescue Centre, Much Wenlock, tel 01952 728070 Exotic Zoo, Telford Town Park, tel 01952 371570 Haughmond Hill (Forestry Commission), tel 03000 674935 Party Animals (Corner Exotics), tel 07816 048901 Severn Gorge Countryside Trust, tel 01952 433880 Shropshire Ornithological Society, tel 01743 761507

Basketball

Shropshire Wildlife Trust, Events & Activities, tel 01743 284280

Shrewsbury Sports Village, tel 03450 007002

ZooLab, Shropshire, tel 08453 306322

Cycling & Bikes Balance Bike Track for Toddlers, Dawley, Telford, tel 07928 562361 BMX Trax - various venues in Shrewsbury, tel 01743 255071 Cycling (age 8 - 18), Shrewsbury Sports Village, tel 03450 007002

Cookery Brompton Cookery School, Nr Atcham, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 761629 Explorers Cooking, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 243996 Katie’s Kids Kitchen, Shrewsbury, tel 07971 499359

Cricket

Oswestry Cricket Club (girls & boys), tel 07968 932386 Pontesbury Cricket Club (girls & boys), tel 07841 475679 Sentinel Cricket Club (girls & boys), Shrewsbury, tel 07932 621746 Shelton Cricket Club, Shrewsbury, tel 07813 039041 Shifnal Cricket Club (girls & boys), tel 07801 831990 Shrewsbury Cricket Club, London Road, tel 07808 723209 St George’s Cricket Club (girls & boys), Telford, tel 07847 358735 Wellington Cricket Club (girls & boys), Telford, tel 07921 234800 Wem Cricket Club (girls & boys), tel 01939 234680 Willey Cricket Club, Broseley, tel 01952 880000

Dance 7Academy of Performing Arts (age 3+), Sutton Hill, Telford, tel 07497 602185 Baby Ballet (up to age 6), Shrewsbury & Telford, tel 07527 354388 Cadwaladr School of Dance, Wellington, Telford, tel 07967 922362 Carmichael School of Dance & Theatre Arts, Telford, Shrewsbury & Wem, tel 01952 619155 CheerForce Ten Cheerleading, Ketley, Telford, tel 07966 966026 Chinese Dance Classes, Chinese Arts & Culture Centre, Telford, tel 07920 886316 Dance & Acro Academy, AIREA51, Telford, tel 01952 947220 Dance With Music (Ballroom & Latin, Telford, tel 07818 476322 Diana Grifffiths School of Dance, Shropshire, tel 07570 966006 Elegance Dance School (3+), Shrewsbury & surrounds, tel 07875 446330 www.elegancedanceschool.co.uk Elite Dance Studios (from age 2), Shrewsbury, tel 01743 344500 Encore Dance & Drama, the Edge, Much Wenlock, tel 01952 728911 Folk Dance Workshops for schools and groups, tel 07799 408297

Alberbury Cricket Club (boys and girls), tel 01743 821481

Footlights Dance School, Shrewsbury, tel 07946 630963 www.footlightsdanceschool.co.uk

All Stars Cricket (age 5 - 11), various venues, tel 08000 857998

Fusion Film & Stage School, Telford, tel 07847 376829

Beacon Cricket Club (boys & girls), Guild Hall, Shrewsbury, tel 07841 475675

Gem Academy, Madeley, Telford, tel 07883 586818

Bowling and Skittles

Bomere Heath Cricket Club, tel 01939 290423

Laura Deighton Dance Company & Creative Arts, Telford, tel 01952 582486

Alien Strike Tenpin Bowling (for littlies), Jungleland, Telford, tel 01952 252222

Broseley Cricket Club, tel 07853 798723

Lizzie’s Performing Arts School, Bicton, Shrewsbury, tel 07784 367902

AMF Bowling, Brixton Way, Shrewsbury, tel 0844 8263032

Cound Cricket Club, tel 07962 149199

Learncycling Bikeability Courses, age 4 8, Shrewsbury, tel 07905 809915 Mid Shropshire Wheelers, Shrews Sports Village, tel 01743 359109 Newport Cycling Club, tel 0845 2871809 Wrekin Riders - BMX tracks/dirt jumps in Telford, tel 07928 562361

Tenpin Telford, tel 0871 222 3675

Camping and Youth Hostels Youth Hostels Association, tel 0800 0191700

Circus and Stunts Nula Hula (Events, Workshops, Parties), Shropshire, tel 07944 103344

Condover Cricket Club, tel 07853 798723 Ellesmere Cricket Club, tel 07539 253804 Forton Cricket Club (boys & girls), near Newport, tel 07776 292329 Frankton Cricket Club, tel 01939 250274

Newport Musical Theatre Academy, tel 07576 511971 ReachOut Arts, Broseley & Bridgnorth, tel 01746 576088 www.reachoutarts.co.uk

Lilleshall Cricket Club, tel 07814 740607

ROAM Dance, Shrewsbury, tel 07841 071261

Madeley Cricket Club (girls & boys), Telford, tel 07710 603672

Shrewsbury Sapphires Dance Troupe, tel 07977 269244

Newport Cricket Club, Juniors, tel 07852 390206

Shropshire Ballet Company, Telford, tel 07376 146030

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Sport & Leisure A - Z The Arts Centre, Ketley, Telford, tel 07469 885184

59- 61 High Street Dawley Telford TF4 2EX 07913132440

Top Hat Stage School, Telford & Shrewsbury, tel 01952 793949 tophatstageschool.co.uk

www.stagedoordancewear.co.uk Regulation Ballet, Tap and Modern Uniform Dance Shoes Ballroom and Latin Shoe Accessories Tights Hair Accessories Boys Wear

Voice and Acting Private Coaching, Shropshire, tel 01743 233164 www.paulbench.co.uk

Voice and Acting Private Coaching

A wide variety of dance and leisurewear for children and adults.

Exams in Acting, Speaking of Verse and Prose, Reading Coaching in Public Speaking

Contact : stagedoortelford@ hotmail.com

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Shropshire Dance Company, Shrewsbury, tel 07866 532119 Stage 2 Performing Arts Academy, Shrewsbury & Wem, tel 01743 248667 Stagecoach Theatre Arts School, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 540123 Street Dance Telford, tel 07951 902994 Telford Academy of Performing Arts, Telford, tel 07837 880012

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Telford Stage Schools, tel 07980 919430 The Arts Centre, Ketley, Telford, tel 07469 885184 The Viv Kelly School of Dance, Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 344737 Topaz Dance School, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 272672 Urban Out Steppers (Street & Contemporary, age 3+), Newport, tel 07821 568449

Classes held in Shrewsbury, Ellesmere, Arddleen and Bayston Hill For ages 3 years and over

• B.A.T.D and I.D.T.A Qualified Teacher • LCM Diploma in Musical Theatre • DBS Checked • Competitive Prices • Examinations • Stage Productions For more info please contact Lydia Davies on 07875 446330 www.elegancedanceschool.co.uk

Bridgnorth & Broseley RSL/PAA Syllabus Performance Opportunities www.reachoutarts.co.uk gem@reachoutarts.co.uk 01746 576088 @ReachOutArtsUK Whittingham Dance (Ballet, Jazz, Tap), Telford, tel 07984 159743

Drama Belfrey Youth Theatre (age 8 - 18), Wellington, Telford, tel 01952 222277 Carmichael School of Dance & Theatre Arts, Telford, Shrewsbury & Wem, tel 01952 619155

Voice and Performance Consultant www.paulbench.co.uk

Fencing Much Wenlock Fencing Club, tel 07770 384621 Shrewsbury Fencing Club (age 14+), Belvidere Sch., tel 01743 243033 Wrekin Sword Fencing Club, Wrekin Coll.

Sports Hall, Telford, tel 01952 265600

Fitness and Exercise Believe-In Yoga, Shrewsbury, tel 07432 712693 Boogie Bounce Kidz, Donnington, Telford, tel 07505 835855 Pontesbury Dance Fitness Club, from age 7, tel 07508 461235

Fusion Film & Stage School, Telford, tel 07847 376829

The Shrewsbury Club, Sundorne Rd, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 467755

Get Your Wigle On, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 272217

The Studio, Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, tel 07812 989245

Glasshouse Maxis & Teens, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, tel 07983 420058

Zumba (12+) & Boogie Bounce Extreme (16+), Telford, tel 07815 717611

LAMDA Speech & Drama, Diana Griffiths School of Dance, tel 07570 966006

Zumba Kids, Shrewsbury & Telford, tel 07702 556935

M3 Studios Performing Arts School (age 3 - 18), Telford, tel 07715 583721

Zumba, Yoga, Clubbercise & Circuits (13 years +) Pulse Fitness, Newport, tel 07967 343728

Moonstruck Astronaut Theatre Company, Newport, tel 07961 050961 Newport Musical Theatre Academy, tel 07576 511971 PQA (4-18 years), Shrewsbury & Telford, tel 07542 923259 PTP Academy, Telford & Shrewsbury, tel 07775 745319 ReachOut Arts, Broseley & Bridgnorth, tel 01746 576088 www.reachoutarts.co.uk Shropshire Youth Theatre, (SYT) tel 07813 026367 www.shropshireyouththeatre.co.uk Stage 2 Performing Arts Academy, Shrewsbury & Wem, tel 01743 248667 Stagecoach Theatre Arts School, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 540123

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Football AFC Telford United, tel 01952 640064 Ball Sports Community Coaching, tel 07817 021068 Double Touch Football Coaching, tel 07713 007327 Ercall Colts Juniors (U7 - U18), tel 07970 508006 FootGolf at The Shropshire Golf Centre, Telford, tel 01952 677800 Kickers Football, (18 mths - 8 yrs), Shropshire, tel 07739 469069 www.kickersfootball.co.uk Mini Soccer Club, AIREA51, Telford, tel 01952 947220

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SYT CONNECT is a new virtual mentoring project aimed at engaging SYT students by improving their performance skills using real time directing, sharing filmed performances and offering feed-back with other SYT members. It will be used as both a teaching opportunity and performance platform in the virtual world.

Initially the Senior Students will learn a Shakespeare Monologue, they will film/record their first interpretation and send it to SYT Directors, Maggie and Lisa. An SYT faculty member will then be assigned to work with a student using a safe video chat platform.

As the monologue improves, a new version will be filmed and shared with the group.

SYT Juniors will be given the opportunity to work on a digital ‘song’ project, Beowulf.

Students have been asked to record sections of the script, which will then be edited together to create an audio score by a senior student.

SYT Beginners, our youngest group, will be offered the chance to experiment with their own toys, collectibles or household objects in an exercise we are fondly calling ‘Playtime Poetry’.

Over the next six months SYT will collate the material from all the groups to create a YouTube Channel that will be a legacy to the project created during the COVID19 pandemic. We will require support and help from our website designer, Virtual Shropshire to enable this final presentation.

At this time it is difficult to imagine when we can return to regular workshops and a rehearsal process as we knew it. For now SYT is excited to deliver drama tuition in a virtual world.

To ensure every student and staff member has access to the project we have been able to purchase iPads with the Shropshire Council Emergency Arts Fund.

If families require any help with filming or video chat we can provide technical support.

We will follow all nhs.co.uk/coronavirus and gov.uk/coronavirus guidelines.

All sterilisation precautions will be taken; supplying anti-bacterial wipes to be used before and after use of any of the shared technical items.

When we can eventually return to our workspace at The Hive in Shrewsbury, students will be able to use the camera skills they have learned along with their new performing techniques to further their skills in future productions. Perhaps some time in the future these self-filming techniques and virtual teaching methods will be part of a ‘new’ performance art program.

Newport Girls Football Club (U8 to U15), tel 07812 568915 Passmaster Football Coaching, boys & girls aged 5 - 11, Shrews, tel 07503 260041 Pay & Play, Idsall Sports Centre, Shifnal, tel 01952 460499 Shifnal Town FC (U12 - U17), tel 07986 563156 Shrewsbury Town Football Club, tel 01743 289177 Shrewsbury Up & Comers Football Club, tel not known Shropshire County Football Association, tel 01743 362769 Total Football Academy (age 4 - 8), Telford, tel 07896 878189 Total Football Coaching, Shrewsbury, tel 07971 343471 Tots Football (age 18mt-5y) & Futsal, Shrewsbury Sports Village, tel 03450 007002 Various football clubs, Roman Road Sports Centre, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 351916

Gardening Lovely Land Curious Nature and Gardening Workshops, Shrewsbury, tel 07580 082144

Golf Aqualate Golf Centre, near Newport, tel 01952 811699

Gymnastics & Trampolining, Idsall Sports Centre, tel 01952 460499

The Wyke Equestrian Centre, Shifnal, tel 01952 460560

Jump In Trampoline Arena, Shrewsbury, tel 01926 356290 www.gojumpin.com

Wenlock Edge Riding Centre, Hughley, Much Wenlock, tel 01746 785645

London Road Sports Centre, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 342591

Ice Sports

Arscott Golf Club, Pontesbury, tel 01743 860881

Park Wrekin Gym Club, Wellington, Telford, tel 01952 257646 www.parkwrekingymnastics.com

Hawkstone Park Golf Centre, tel 01948 841700

Severn Gymnastics Club, Grange, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 241397

Horsehay Village Golf Centre, Telford, tel 01952 382640

Shooting Stars Gymnastics (age 3 - 16), Telford, tel 07905 956644

Junior Golf at Shrewsbury Golf Club, tel 01743 872977

Handball

Lilleshall Hall Golf Club, near Newport, tel 01952 604776 Meole Brace Golf Course, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 364050 Shrewsbury Golf Driving Range, tel 01743 354975

Shropshire Handball Foundry (age 11-17), Shrewsbury & Telford, tel 07783 880293

Hockey Shrewsbury Hockey Club, Roman Road Sports Centre, tel 01743 351916

Telford Golf Academy, tel 01952 429977

Shropshire Hockey Association, tel 07817 122420

Wrekin Golf Club Ltd, Wellington, Telford, tel 01952 244032

Telford & Wrekin Hockey Club (Juniors aged 5 - 15), tel 07919 415909

Gymnastics and Trampoline

Horseriding

AIREA51, Stafford Park, Telford, tel 01952 947220 Edge Gymnastics, Wenlock Edge Leisure Centre, tel 07929 889375 Elements Acro Gymnastics Club, Shrewsbury, tel 07837 928973 Gravitate Trampoline Club. Telford & Shifnal, tel 07834 525738

Corner Farm Equestrian, Hadnall, tel 07974 658812 Forton Riding School & Stables, Montford Bridge, tel 07771 763444 Long Mountain Centre Pony Trekking, tel 01743 891274 Stoneyford Riding School, Annscroft, nr Shrewsbury, tel 01743 860840

Telford Ice Rink & various junior ice hockey clubs, tel 01952 382650

Martial Arts Ace Martial Arts, Oakengates, Telford, tel 07703 515960 Bai Lang Kickboxing Academy (from age 5), Telford, tel 07960 524276 Bushido Judo Kwai 473, (5+), Ford, Nr Shrewsbury, tel 07837 354315 Defence Lab (age 4+), Telford & Shrewsbury, tel 08007 720784 Inphun@ Fighting Without Fighting (family self-protection), tel 07908 480709 JBS Martial Arts Academy (from age 4), Telford, tel 07710 572037 Kombat Kids (from age 4), Telford, tel 07730 899722 Kung Fu (age 16+), Shrewsbury, tel 07944 561708 Kyushinkai Martial Arts Club, Madeley, Telford, tel 07940 726311 Lee Matthews British Military Martial Arts, tel 08003 893987 Mileham Karate Dojo, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 873013 Newport and Penkridge Tae Kwon Do, tel 07783 690276

Telford Equestrian Centre, nr Donnington Wood, Telford, tel 01952 619825

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Sport & Leisure A - Z Neil Cowmeadow Guitar Tuition, Broseley, tel 01952 882928

Shin-Gi-Tai Aikido, Fast-Trak EDT, Battlefield Ind Est, Shrewsbury, tel 07743 355786

Piano Lessons, Lightmoor, Telford, tel 07879 344733

Shropshire Goju Ryu Karate Academy, Broseley, tel 07809 007030

Piano Tuition, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 873840

Shushokan Karate (4+), Shrewsbury & Pontesbury, tel 07805 247406

Rock! Music School! Frankwell, Shrewsbury, tel 01691 648628

Tae Kwon-do, Wellington, Telford, tel 07887 456005

Shropshire Music Service, tel 01743 874145

Telford Aikido Club, Oakengates Leisure Centre, Telford, tel 01952 382810

Telford & Wrekin Music Service, tel 01952 380986

Telford Chin Woo (>4), Wellington, Telford, tel 07939 667003

Telford Music School, tel 01952 270027

Tiska Karate (from age 4), Telford & Shrewsbury, tel 07763 879362

Violin, Piano, Flute Tuition, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 245469

Universal Taekwon-do (age 4+), Shrewsbury, tel 07803 131512

Violin, Piano, Recorder, Theory Lessons, Newport, tel 07717 222885

Valor Precision Combat, Shrewsbury, tel 07794 577797

Private Instrument Tuition with the Music Heroes Tutors www.musicheroes.co.uk

Wing Chun Kung Fu, Chinese Arts & Culture Centre, Telford, tel 07920 886316

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• Piano, Guitar (acoustic and electric), ukulele, drums, vocals and music theory tuition Experienced professional tutors All tutors are experienced, professional musicians Tutors DBS checked and insured Contemporary, fun tuition Rock/Pop and classical tuition Preparation for exams (Rock School/Trinity/ABRSM) if desired Professional, reliable service

Begin Off-Road (try motocross age 5 12), Sleap, tel 07581 442219

Music Groups

• • • • • • • • Tuition in our purpose-built studios in Shrewsbury (or in your home)

Rock! Music School, Shrewsbury, tel 07806 746213 Shropshire Music Service, tel 01743 874145 Telford & Wrekin Music Service, tel 01952 380986 The Rock Project, Shrewsbury, tel 07533 417768

Contact: gayle@musicheroes.co.uk

Whackit Smackit Junk Music for fetes, parties, youth groups, tel 01743 861159

Music Teachers Alex Price Music Tuition, various instruments from age 5, Shifnal, tel 07885 490248 BackBeat School of Music, Shrewsbury & Wem, tel 07912 213260 www.backbeatmusicschool.com Carpe Diem Guitar Tuition (from age 5), Telford, tel 07737 741860 Cello Lessons, Ironbridge, tel 07807 787423 Creative at the Keys Piano & Keyboard Tuition (for ages 5-18), Telford, tel 07787 010195 Dan Jones Guitar School, Telford, tel 07872 101960 Greenside Music (Piano from age 6), Baschurch, tel 01939 262872 Guitar Lessons, Electric/Acoustic/Bass/ Ukulele, Telford, tel 07704 755349 Guitar Tuition for Children, Shrewsbury, tel 07817 068008 Guitar Tuition, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 718612 Guitar/Bass Tuition from age 8, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 360075

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The New Normal for Music Lessons It’s been an interesting few months for the Music Heroes tutors who would normally spend their days visiting local primary and secondary schools; delivering one to one, small group and whole class instrument lessons. Outside of school hours, we were all busy with private lessons in our own studios and in students’ homes. As with most things in life following the COVID-19 pandemic, all of that has changed. We had to quickly get to grips with online teaching. At the outset there were hours of research into the best online platform; then followed many more hours experimenting with microphones, webcams and screen positions! In addition, new safeguarding policies were drawn up along with guidance for parents and students on how to get the most out of their lessons through a screen! It’s not always been straight forward and there has been the odd occasion where the good old internet just hasn’t been up to the job but, on the whole; online lessons have been a huge success. For both tutors and students, online lessons feel “normal” now and if there is one thing we can take out of this crisis, it’s that a new way of teaching has opened up for us.

We can now confidently accept students from any part of the world!

We don’t know when we will be allowed to teach in schools again or whether it will be acceptable to have students in our studios again any time soon. For the time being, we will continue to teach online. We’re taking on new students and once measures are relaxed, we look forward to meeting those students in person (or not, if they would prefer to continue with online lessons). I’m happy to report that graded exams will be taking place, with social distancing measures, in July.

We have been amazed to see so many of our students flourish under these unusual circumstances. Many have been able to practise more than usual and that is evident in the progress that has been made between lessons. Some students have even booked in for several lessons a week! The most amazing thing for us as tutors has been to be able see the faces of our students and their parents. Keeping in touch and being able to have some contact with the outside world, even if just for 30 minutes a week, has been so beneficial to students; offering something familiar for our young students; many of whom have struggled with all the changes to routine. Also, parents have reported that being able to observe or listen in to our lessons has given them a better understanding of what is expected of the students and how they can help them practise in between lessons.

Mini-melodeon & Percussion Workshops (> age 8), tel 07799 408297

Most of our tutors are professional musicians and restrictions have, of course, prevented them from gigging, However, we did take the opportunity to create a music video, and recorded our own lockdown cover of Hey Jude. This can be found on our youtube channel and has been very popular with our students. We’ve also been uploading demonstration videos of the songs that we teach. These too, can be found on youtube.

Music Heroes, Private & Peripatetic Music Tuition, Shropshire, tel 07966 040807 www.musicheroes.co.uk

For the first time this year, we will continue to teach throughout the summer holidays.

We’re offering Grapevine Readers their first lesson for Free so please do get in touch to book your piano, guitar, bass, ukulele, drums or singing lesson.

Music Theory ABRSM Grade 1 - 5, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 366728

Gayle - Managing Director, Music Heroes

Long Mynd Music (from age 4), Shropshire, tel 07885 920133

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Netball Little Netters Netball Club, Shrewsbury, tel 07842 233067 Recycles Netball Club, Shrewsbury, tel 07842 233067

Outdoor Pursuits Centres Arthog Outdoor Education Centre, Wales, tel 01952 387378 Arthog Outreach, Outdoor Adventurous Activities in Shropshire, tel 01952 387378 JCA Condover Hall Activity Centre, tel 02392 222870 Love2Stay Activity Centre, Salop Leisure, tel 01743 583124 PGL Adventure Holidays for 7 - 17 year olds, tel 03333 212114 Sky Reach High Ropes Course, Telford Town Park, tel 01952 382340 The Edge Adventure Activity Centre, nr Much Wenlock, tel 01952 727491 Top Adventures, South Shropshire, tel 07399 664167

Paintball, Laser Games, Karting Lazerland @ Jungleland, Trench Lock, Telford, tel 01952 252222 Netley Hall Paintball, Dorrington, nr Shrewsbury, tel 01743 718339 Quasar (Laser Games), AMF Bowling, Shrewsbury, tel 0844 8263032 Warped Sports, Cosford, tel 01902 455455

Railways Telford Steam Railway, tel not known

Rollerskates and Skateboards Learn to Rollerskate & Shrews Scorpions Roller Hockey, tel 07878 022027 Outdoor Skateparks, various venues in Telford, tel 07928 562361 Roller Sessions, Jump In Trampoline Arena, Shrewsbury, tel 01926 356290 www.gojumpin.com Skate Parks - various venues in Shrewsbury, tel 01743 255071 Skaters Club, Sports Village, Shrewsbury, tel 07720 261817

Rugby and Mini Rugby Diddy Rugby, Shrewsbury & Telford, tel 07792 165082

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Sport & Leisure A - Z Shifnal Saxons RFC, Idsall Sports Centre, tel 07854 520038 Shrewsbury Rugby Club Juniors, tel 07837 963160

Snow Sports Telford Snowboard & Ski Centre, Madeley, Telford, tel 01952 382688

Squash The Shropshire Squash Club, Shrewsbury, tel 07889 494786

Swimming All Ages & Abilities, Abraham Darby Sports Centre, Telford, tel 01952 382770 HB Swimming Lessons (from age 3), HLC, Telford, tel 07891 739905 Mer-fin Fun (from age 6), Shrewsbury, tel 07511 859306 Much Wenlock Leisure Centre, tel 01952 727629 Newport Swimming Pool & Amateur Swimming Club, tel 01952 382740 Nikki Fogarty School of Swimming, tel 07539 305573 Revive Leisure Club, Holiday Inn, Telford, tel 01952 527344 Swim Academy by Puddle Ducks, tel 01925 393193 Swim with Style, Shrewsbury, Shawbury, Teford, tel 0845 5197363 Swimming Classes, Oakengates Leisure Centre, Telford, tel 01952 382810 The Circle at HLC, Telford, tel 01952 388470 The Quarry Swimming & Fitness Centre, Shrewsbury, tel 0345 0007003

The view from the blue canoe...

Wellington Leisure Centre, Telford, tel 01952 382720 Wem Swimming Centre, Bowens Field, Wem, tel 01939 232460

Tennis Baschurch Tennis Club (incl. mini-tennis for ages 4 - 16), tel 07951 264209 Bomere Heath Tennis Club, tel 01939 290580 Boughey Gardens Tennis Club, Newport, tel 07949 793738 Broseley Tennis Club (from age 5), tel 01952 883434 Cound & District Tennis Club, tel 01743 249382 Lilleshall Village Tennis Club, tel 01952 604757 Pay & Play, Idsall Sports Centre, Shifnal, tel 01952 460499 Shifnal Tennis Club, tel 07762 615270 Shrewsbury Lawn Tennis Club, Minitennis, tel Not Known

Paddling the River Severn in one of our cool blue canoes really is a must do activity this summer. Join us for this breath-taking experience of the local environment and have oodles of fun with all the family. Down at river level you can often spot kingfishers and other river wildlife, truly encounter the incredible countryside and share a unique view of our historic town away from the hustle and bustle. Exploring our river is a brilliant way to inspire young minds, get active and make memories that last.

Shrewsbury Canoe Hire - We are based in The Quarry Park, March to September, next to the play area and Porthill Bridge. Our base at the National Trust’s Attingham Park also gives you the unique opportunity to paddle the gentle River Tern through this glorious landscape, open from July 2020.

One hour hire – All season long we offer canoe hire for 60 minutes from The Quarry Park and/or Attingham Park, enough time to try out this fun and exciting activity for all the family. You can turn up and hire on the day, but we recommend that you book ahead on our website.

Half day hire from The Quarry you can choose between the Shrewsbury town loop, or heading into the country upstream and having a blissful riverside picnic. Book now via our website.

Who can canoe? The great news is open boat canoeing is accessible to almost everyone, the very young to older people, people with disabilities, and especially families. Canoes can hold two adults with one to two children, & dogs are also welcome. To canoe with us you don’t need to have tried it before.

Safety - We provide you with safety equipment, highly trained staff and constantly monitor the weather and river itself. For your additional safety we take contactless card payments, follow strict hygiene proceedures and recommended social distancing measures during the pandemic.

We really look forward to getting you on the water! Find out more on all of the above and much more on our website

Telford Tennis Centre & Better Tennis Coaching, Telford, tel 01952 382835 Telford Tennis Centre, Oakengates Leisure Centre, tel 01952 382810

www.shrewsburycanoehire.co.uk 07977 925406 email@shrewsburycanoehire.co.uk, find us on Facebook and Twitter for updates, new services and offers.

The Shrewsbury Club, Sundorne Rd, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 467755

Watersports

Wem Tennis Club (from age 5), tel 07715 287420

Drummond Outdoor & Severn Young Paddlers, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 365022

Woodfield Tennis Club, Shrewsbury, tel 07887 951044

Hire a Canoe, Montford Bridge nr Shrewsbury, tel 07397 005355 Ironbridge Rowing Club, tel 01952 432798

Shrewsbury Canoe Club, tel 01691 622755

Sub-aqua Clubs (>14), Abraham Darby Sport Centre, Telford, tel 01952 382770

Shrewsbury Canoe Hire, tel 07977 925406 www.shrewsburycanoehire.co.uk

Writing

Shrewsbury Sub-aqua Club (snorkel from age 6/dive from 12), tel 07538 126614

Creative Writing Workshops for 7 - 11 yrs, Shrewsbury, tel 07891 637785

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presents

Shropshire Council - General Enquiries, tel 0345 678 9000 Shropshire Family Information Service, tel 01743 254400

Shifnal Library, Broadway, Shifnal, tel 01952 461018

Voluntary Work With Children Beanstalk (Volunteer Reading Help for ages 6 - 11), Telford, tel 01952 567846

Social Services

There will be a limited number of tickets available for each show, which will take place at the West Mid Showground.

The drive-in experience is the latest trend in the events world, following the rise of drive-in raves in Germany. Shropshire Festivals’ Director of Fun, Beth Heath, said after reading about the ‘Autodiscos’ she decided it was the perfect model to get Shropshire out socialising again.

She comments, “The public have endured a challenging few months of being kept cooped up at home so we decided it was about time there was a socially distanced, safe way to have a night out. ‘The Most Spectacular Show’ will be a brilliant night out for the whole family. It will give kids an incredible live experience. Expect some old fashioned, feelgood, safe fun!”

Street food and soft drinks will be available and delivered straight to your car in the style of a luxury drive-through.

Beth continues, “We know that the Government’s advice could change at any time, so we are guaranteeing full refunds in the event we are not able to go ahead with the concert.

We hope the public will purchase tickets in confidence, before our limited tickets sell out!”

For more information visit www.shropshiredrivein.co.uk Here’s another chance to WIN a family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) to next year’s Telford Kids Fest at the International Centre on 10 & 11 April 2021 Enter online at https://thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/shrewsbury-telford/competition-entries Closing date midnight on 31 August 2020 What is the latest event from Shropshire Festivals? a) Shropshire Drive-in b) Shropshire Swim-in c) Shropshire Fly-in Good Luck!

Emergency Duty Team for Telford & Wrekin (> 5pm & weekends), tel 01952 676500 Safeguarding Children Advisory Services, Telford, tel 01952 385678 Shropshire Safeguarding Children Board (Social Services), tel 0345 6789021

Police and Crime Prevention Child Protection, Shropshire, tel 01743 450800 Child Protection, Telford & Wrekin, tel 01952 385385 Childline, tel 0800 1111 Crimestoppers - report crime anonymously, tel 0800 555111 Police (non-emergency), tel 101 Refuge National Domestic Violence Helpline, tel 0808 2000247 Youth Offending Service for Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, tel 01952 385985

Shrewsbury Library, Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 255308 Wem Library & Learning Centre, tel 01939 236995

Pets Abbey Veterinary Centre, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 232713 Animal Health Centre, Longden Road, Shrewsbury (SY3), tel 01743 369999 Beck’s Pets & Exotics, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 241113 Dogs Trust, Roden, near Shrewsbury, tel 01952 770225 Gonsal Farm Animal Centre (RSPCA) Dorrington, Shrewsbury, tel 03001 230753 Good Life Gardens & Chickens, tel 01743 443708 Greyhound Trust Shropshire & Borders, tel 01939 234217 Grinshill Animal Rescue, near Shrewsbury, tel 07740 103393 Haygate Veterinary Centre, Wellington, Telford, tel 01952 223122 Hilbrae Rescue Kennels, Telford, tel 01952 541254 Karen’s K9 Academy, Shropshire, tel 01743 891971 Longden Dog Training Club, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 860368 Moorlands K9 Rescue (Kennels & Cattery), tel 01743 872395

Solicitors (Family Law)

Shropshire Cat Rescue, tel 01743 872857

Clarkes Law, Telford, Shrewsbury & Newport, tel 01952 291666

Telford Cats Protection, tel 01952 305645

Elliott Bridgman Solicitors, Telford, tel 01952 684544 FBC Manby Bowdler, Shrewsbury & Telford, tel 01743 241551 Hatchers, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 248545 Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors, tel 01743 280280 Martin Kaye Solicitors, Telford, tel 01952 525921

The Pet Care People, Telford, tel 07791 254444

Books, Toys and Gifts Babyprints & My Little Gem - Unique Keepsakes of Your Baby, tel 01952 242370 Bear and Squidge, tel 07701 055429 Bears on the Square, Ironbridge, tel 01952 433924

Build-a-Bear Workshop, Telford Town Centre, tel 01952 290988 Mortimers Solicitors, Shrewsbury, Button & Bear Bookshop & Play Café, tel 01743 298629 Hawkstone Park Follies is open Summer 2020 in line with government Shrewsbury, tel 01743 341407 guidance.

You must book your tickets on the website prior to arrival and PCB Solicitors, Shrewsbury & Telford, E-Collectica Games, Shrewsbury Market tel 01743 248148 adhere to the guidelines set out. Tickets are specifically for the date Hall, tel 07804 687884 displayed.

Social distancing measures will be in place throughout the Picasso Legal, Telford, tel 01952 303004 Ellen’s Fingerprint site. TheMediation cafe andService, monument remain closed so bring aJewellery, picnic and please Shropshire tel 07795 364208 take your rubbish home with you.

There are sanitising stations provided tel 01952 952958 Enjoy!as Peponi - Ethicalthem Clothing Gifts, around the park for your use. Leave gates you found and&make Terry Jones Solicitors, Shrewsbury, Telford Shrewsbury, sure you adhere to any signage around the park.tel 01743 872515 Where footpaths are & Newport, tel 01743 285888 narrow please show consideration for others and keep 2 m distance.

Forever Treasured bespoke rag dolls, Wace Morgan Solicitors, Shropshire, tel 07795 902948 Toilets will be Shrewsbury, open at the top, with social distancing in place. tel 01743 280100 Please visit our website for more information.

Lewkynsa - Bespoke Children’s We hope you enjoy your visit!

Headboards & Upholstery, Libraries tel 07969 105850 All Telford Libraries (incl. Newport Library), tel 01952 382923

Bayston Hill Library, Lythwood Road,

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Much Wenlock Library, tel 01952 728293

Wem Town Council, tel 01939 232733

Telford & Wrekin, tel 0300 3301165

The first event on the 4th July sold out in less than a week. Tickets have since been released for more shows, including a comedy night on Friday 10th July and ‘The Most Spectacular Show’ on Saturday 11th July, that will be a series of acts that will amaze the whole family. The cast includes west end singers, dancers who have toured the world, world-class acrobats and Britain’s Got Talent finalists.

Library at the Lantern, Harlescott, Shrewsbury, tel 01743 250810 Pontesbury Library, Bogey Lane, Pontesbury, tel 01743 791171

Citizens’ Advice, Shropshire, tel 03444 991100

Shropshire Festivals have launched a series of brand new drive-in events, following the Government’s latest easing of the lockdown rules. The familyrun events company behind the Shrewsbury Food Festival and Shropshire Kids Festival have used their time in lockdown to re-think how to provide the county with a memorable night out.

Broseley Library, Bridgnorth Road, Broseley, tel 01952 884119

Telford & Wrekin Council General Enquiries, tel 01952 380000

Citizens Advice Bureaux

Shropshire Drive-in release new dates!

Shrewsbury, tel 01743 872412

Lootybag, Shropshire (story bags etc), tel 01743 240714

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