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What’s on this summer around Staffordshire & beyond Fantastic business opportunity for a Staffordshire parent 25% off Happy Tots Nursery Fees + Free drink at Crackpotz Ceramic Cafe LOTS on WEEKLY...

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Open Morning Pre-School & Juniors

Friday 3 October 9.30am to 11.30am Green Gables Longdon WS15 4PT If this date is not convenient for you, simply call us to arrange an individual appointment

Children welcomed into Pre-School in the term after their third birthday Broad curriculum including languages, music, drama, dance, art and sports Small class sizes Traditional education based on Christian values School transport from 7.30am to 6.00pm plus holiday club Sutton Coldfield, Four Oaks, Little Aston, Streetly, Alrewas, Extra-curricular programme and Forest School Tamworth & Great Haywood Highly qualified staff Excellent pastoral care

Contact Lesley Bannister on 01543 306168 or lesley.bannister@lichfieldcathedralschool.com

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Keaton age 3, picnicing before the Gruffalo Trail at Cannock Chase

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ummer is here and we are ready for it whatever the weather! Indoors or out, rain or shine, we have places to go, things to do and ways to entertain your little ones over the summer holidays, right up to the end of September.

I’m caretaking for Lots for Tots Staffordshire while we find a new Editor to run the magazine.

Could it be you? It’s an amazing opportunity for the right person to jump in to a growing business and make it blossom. See inside for full details.

Enjoy the summer, pack your wellies and your suncream and don’t forget to take Lots for Tots with you when you go out!

Managing Director Lots for Tots Ltd

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Tel: 08456 436 831 info@lotsfortots.co.uk

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Lots on Local... July Thu 3rd-Sun 13th July The Lichfield Festival The Lichfield Festival brings the best national and international artists and performers to the West Midlands each year for a summer celebration of classical music, dance, drama, film, jazz, literature, poetry, visual arts and world music. www.lichfieldfestival.org Sun 6th July 12-5pm Stafford Festival: Party in the Park Victoria Park, Stafford This year some, well known, special guests, Mr Tickle and Little Miss Sunshine will be attending Victoria Park, making personal appearances at various times throughout the day. Families can enjoy family fun with face painting, art workshops, entertaining shows, train rides and lots more! www.staffordfestival.co.uk Sat 12th July-Sun 7th September National Forest Maize Maze National Forest Adventure Farm, Tatenhill, Burton on Trent Fun for all the family, a huge 10 acre maze designed to celebrate the launch of The Scarecrows’ Wedding, the new book by the author of the Gruffalo. www.adventurefarm.co.uk 01283 533933 Fri 11th July 10-11.30am Christchurch Under 5’s Summer Party Martin Heath Hall, Christchurch Lane, Lichfield Hosted by Creation Station, all ages welcome. £3 per child. Ticket only.

Sat 12th July 10.30am – 1.30pm Happy Tots Nurseries Open Day Cannock, Fazeley, Tamworth & Wolverhampton There’ll be lots of fun activities to entertain children whilst parents find out more and speak with parents who currently have children at the nursery. www.happy-tots.com

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Sun 13th July 12-10pm Stafford Festival: Live at the Castle Stafford Castle The best of local live music. Local bands, singers and comedians will be performing on the main stage or chill out in the acoustic marquee.

Sun 13th July 3pm Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Junior Tamworth Assembly Rooms With a talented cast of 4-16 year olds and new rearrangements of classic Disney songs such as the Unbirthday Song, Zip A Dee Doo Dah and Painting The Roses Red, this promises to be a memorable retelling of the classic Lewis Carroll tale. www.tamworthassemblyrooms.co.uk Fri 18th-Sun 20th July Middle of Nowhere Music Festival Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge A weekend packed with great live bands and family fun, with licensed bar and camping available on site. Weekend & day tickets available. Acts include Dr Feelgood, Mona Lisa Twins, Xander and the Peace Pirates, Dan Walsh, The Broombusters & many more. For tickets visit www.lowerdraytonfarm.co.uk Sat 19th July 10am-5pm French Fashion Sale Haughton Village Hall, Newport Road Children’s & ladies wear of excellent quality from the Captain Tortue Group, all at 50% off.

Supporting Katherine House Hospice with proceeds from the refreshments & raffle. www.captaintortuegroup Sat 19th July 11am & 2.30pm The Sooty Show Tamworth Assembly Rooms Join in with all the fun and games at Sooty’s Birthday Party! There’s also a chance to meet Richard and Sooty after the show.

A spectacular mix of magic, music and mess.

Guaranteed giggles for Sooty Fans old and new! www.tamworthassemblyrooms.co.uk

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Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser Sun 20th July Barbecue on the Beach Chasewater Country Park, Brownhills Bring your bikes and go for a gentle guided family evening bike ride around Chasewater and Norton Bog and stop for a BBQ on the beach to refuel!

Meet at Innovation Centre. Adults £3 children £2.

Tel: 01543 370737 Mon 21st & Mon 28th July 10am Tots Play Avon Business & Leisure Ctr, Cannock Discovery Tots for ages 8 weeks to crawling.

Musical, physical & sensory fun for you & your little one. 07599 962683 lynn@totsplay.co.uk Tue 22nd-Fri 25th July Baby Sensory celebrate Prince George’s 1st Birthday Various locations Special classes all week to celebrate the 1st birthday of Prince George. There will be royal drumming, Westminster bells & crowns for the babies to enjoy.

Tue 22nd & Tue 29th July 10am Tots Play Lichfield Methodist Centre Discovery Tots for ages 8 weeks to crawling.

Musical, physical & sensory fun for you & your little one. 07599 962683 lynn@totsplay.co.uk Tue 22nd-Wed 23rd July The Gruffalo Live on Stage!

Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford The Gruffalo is the perfect family treat with plenty of songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3+ and their grown-ups. www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk Thu 24th & Thu 31st July Tots Play Martin Heath Hall, Lichfield 9.45am Family Tots for children age 4 months to 4 years. 10.40am Discovery Tots for ages 8 weeks to crawling. Musical, physical & sensory fun for you & your little one.

07599 962683 lynn@totsplay.co.uk

Fri 25th July TinyTalk Summer Sessions Four Oaks Methodist Church, Lichfield Babies 9.30-10.30am, Toddlers 10.45-11.45am.

Priority goes to current attendees across all classes. Sessions cost £5 each and you can book 1, 2 or all 3, subject to availability. Further sessions may be added subject to demand. To book contact Lisa on 07851 627 651 or email lisama@ tinytalk.co.uk Sat 26th July 2-4pm MiniMoo’s Children’s Boutique Party 43 Mill Street, Stafford A visit from Iggle Piggle, magician & puppet show, party food, games & photography. Ticket only 01785 747 380 Mon 28th July TinyTalk Summer Sessions Sutton Coldfield Methodist Church Babies 9.30-10.30am, Toddlers 10.45-11.45am.

Priority goes to current attendees across all classes. Sessions cost £5 each and you can book 1, 2 or all 3, subject to availability. Further sessions may be added subject to demand. To book contact Lisa on 07851 627 651 or email lisama@ tinytalk.co.uk Mon 28th July 10am-12.30pm Little Farmer’s Club Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge Week 1 is all about sheep! Youngsters will help make up milk and bottle feed the lambs, before taking part in a classroom-based session where they’ll learn what sheep eat, what we use wool for, where a sheep tag goes and what it’s for.

They’ll then get to indulge their artistic side; making a sheep picture out of wool and writing down what sheep eat. 6 wk membership £60 per child; inc squash and biscuits. Age 5-12 yrs. Places will be limited so advance booking essential. www.lowerdraytonfarm.co.uk While every effort is made to ensure details are correct at the time of going to print, times & dates are subject to change. Please check before you set off. Where possible, contact details are available on the website

To advertise call 08456 436 874 (local rate)

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Lots on Local... August

Fri 1st & Fri 8th August TinyTalk Summer Sessions Four Oaks Methodist Church, Lichfield Babies 9.30-10.30am, Toddlers 10.45-11.45am.

Priority goes to current attendees across all classes. Sessions cost £5 each and you can book 1, 2 or all 3, subject to availability. Further sessions may be added subject to demand.

To book contact Lisa on 07851 627 651 or email lisama@tinytalk.co.uk Sun 3rd August 12pm-4pm Summer Family Day Museum of Cannock Chase Valley Rd, Hednesford Craft activities, workshops, displays & shows for all the family.wlct.org

Mon 4th August 10am-12.30pm Little Farmer’s Club Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge Week 2 Scarecrows. Gather materials from the farm & make your own scarecrows to put in the Maize Maze. 6 wk membership £60 per child; inc squash and biscuits. Places will be limited so advance booking essential. Age 5-12 yrs. www.lowerdraytonfarm.co.uk Mon 4th August 10am Tots Play Avon Business & Leisure Centre, Cannock Discovery Tots for ages 8 weeks to crawling.

Musical, physical & sensory fun for you & your little one.

07599 962683 lynn@totsplay.co.uk Mon 4th & Mon 11th August TinyTalk Summer Sessions Sutton Coldfield Methodist Church Babies 9.30-10.30am, Toddlers 10.45-11.45am.

Priority goes to current attendees across all classes. Sessions cost £5 each and you can book 1, 2 or all 3, subject to availability. Further sessions may be added subject to demand. To book contact Lisa on 07851 627 651 or email lisama@tinytalk.co.uk

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Tue 5th August 10am Tots Play Lichfield Methodist Centre Discovery Tots for ages 8 weeks to crawling.

Musical, physical & sensory fun for you & your little one. 07599 962683 lynn@totsplay.co.uk Tue 5th-Fri 8th August 10-10.30am Rhythm Time Holiday Class Mere Green Community Centre B75 5BT £5 first child, siblings £3.00, bookable ONLY. 30mins long, with juice and biscuit included.

You can book in class by Sat 19th July or email michelleog123@gmail.com

Thu 7th August Tots Play Martin Heath Hall, Lichfield 9.45am Family Tots for children age 4 months to 4 years. 10.40am Discovery Tots for ages 8 weeks to crawling. Musical, physical & sensory fun for you & your little one. 07599 962683 lynn@totsplay.co.uk Mon 11th August 10am-12.30pm Little Farmer’s Club Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge Week 3 Pigs. Wet weather gear essential, even in sunshine, as little farmers get hands-on with our friendly pigs; feeding them before giving them a good wash. Make a ‘pig portrait’ to take home. 6 wk membership £60 per child; inc squash and biscuits. Places will be limited so advance booking essential. Age 5-12 yrs. www.lowerdraytonfarm.co.uk Tue 12th August 2-4.30pm Toys Galore!

Museum of Cannock Chase Valley Rd, Hednesford Bring along your favourite childhood toy and share you memories. Perfect for all the family!

Tue 12th-Wed 13th August Scooby Doo: The Mystery of the Pyramid The Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent 6.30pm & 2.30pm matinee on Wednesday.

Box Office 0844 871 7649

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Lots on Local... August-September

Mon 18th August 10am-12.30pm Little Farmer’s Club Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge Week 4. Learn about different animals, what they eat and help to feed and water them. Hold our very cute chicks and Guinea Pigs before working together to make a big display for the classroom wall. 6 wk membership £60 per child; inc squash and biscuits. Places will be limited so advance booking essential. Age 5-12 yrs. www.lowerdraytonfarm.co.uk Mon 25th August 11am Bank Holiday Farm Fair Shugborough Estate, Milford, Stafford Good old-fashioned entertainment from apple bobbing to husband and wife hunting.

The holiday theme continues right across the estate, with quizzes, trails and garden games for all to enjoy. www.shugborough.org.uk Mon 25th August 10am-12.30pm Little Farmer’s Club Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge Week 5. Farmer Ray’s trailer ride- learn about the different areas of the farm. Meet the Rheas, Emus and Llamas. Bug hunt and pond dipping session. 6 wk membership £60 per child; inc squash and biscuits. Places limited so booking essential. www.lowerdraytonfarm.co.uk Tue 26th-Fri 29th August 10-10.30am Rhythm Time Holiday Class Mere Green Community Centre B75 5BT £5 first child, siblings £3.00, bookable ONLY. 30mins long, with juice and biscuit included.

You can book in class by Sat 19th July or email michelleog123@gmail.com Fri 29th August 11.30am & 2pm Marty MacDonald’s Farm Lichfield Garrick Theatre Featuring children’s TV favourite Justin Fletcher, the Voice of Pongo the Pig and Nicole Davis (Topsy & Tim, Chuggington) as the Voice of Molly-Moo the Cow. Suitable for 3 - 7 year olds. www.lichfieldgarrick.com

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Mon 1st September 10am-12.30pm Little Farmer’s Club Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge Week 6 Chickens. Hold some recently-hatched chicks. Help collect fresh eggs to take home before making their own eggstra-ordinary artwork! 6 wk membership £60 per child; inc squash and biscuits. Places will be limited so advance booking essential. Age 5-12 yrs. www.lowerdraytonfarm.co.uk Sat 6th September 10.30am-4pm Stafford Arts Festival Dancers, musicians, and artists will be taking to the streets of Stafford for the town’s 4th Arts Festival. The event will include a range of free art and craft workshops to get involved in, as well as dancers and musicians providing a carnival atmosphere. www.stafford-towncentre. co.uk Sat 13th September 10am-12pm Reborn Children’s Nearly New Sale Hollyfield Primary School, Hollyfield Rd, Sutton Coldfield Buy the very best of children’s nearly new clothes, toys and maternity wear in a fun and sociable environment. www.rebornuk.co.uk While every effort is made to ensure details are correct at the time of going to print, times & dates are subject to change. Please check before you set off. Where possible, contact details are available on the website

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Are you the next Editor of Lots for Tots?

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he Lots for Tots Staffordshire franchise is for sale!

We are looking for a parent that lives in Burton, Uttoxeter, Stafford, Cannock or Lichfield (or surrounding villages) to take over the magazine.

We are looking for someone with: • Experience in design, sales or marketing • Keen admin skills • An eye for design • No other work commitments • The means to purchase a growing business We are also looking for someone who is passionate! Passionate about the magazine & passionate about supporting your local area & local parents. Being a Lots for Tots franchisee brings with it a sense of responsibility. You will become known for what you do & you will be aware that you represent Lots for Tots in the parenting community.

You will also be responsible for impartial, fair & accurate content in your

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This is not just a job role. It involves an investment on your part so please think about this before you apply. You will be buying a business on a franchise basis for 5 years that has already been running for a year & has huge growth potential. A franchise means that you work for yourself while having the support, structure and experience of a Head Office behind you.

We have the formula to take this magazine to the next level. If this excites you & you are ready to invest in order to not just make a living but to create the lifestyle you long for with the balance of home, children, work & time to suit you, then get in touch. Send us your CV, full address and tell us why you think this business is right for you and why you are right for the business!

Nadine Peatfield Director of Lots for Tots Ltd franchise@lotsfortots.co.uk Tel: 08456 436 831

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A Great Day Out for Everyone

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merton Farm & Craft Centre is based on the main A518 between Stafford and Uttoxeter and is a lovely place to visit, with attractions for all the family to see and participate in. The various shops, businesses and Playbarn are all set in refurbished farm buildings and farm animals are kept in the original farmyard where visitors can feed and pet them.

On site retail outlets can be found to suit all tastes and include: wedding &

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celebration Cake Shop, Craft Centre, Farm Shop, Garden Centre, Pottery and Poultry Shop.

There are lots for children to see and do which include: Paint a Pot Studio, British Wildlife Rescue Centre, Poultry Shop, Blacksmith’s Forge, Amerton Railway, Retro Sweet Shop and the Windmill Playbarn, which boasts an outside and inside area.

DEFINITELY A GREAT DAY OUT FOR EVERYONE!!

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pottery painting at its best!

Your loved ones hand, foot or fingerprint hand-crafted into a piece of fine silver jewellery.

Book an in-store appointment with us at Mini Moos, Mill Street, Stafford 01785 747380 or 01785 240358 to book a home appointment. www.smallimpressions.co.uk

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Pottery painting is an enjoyable and fun activity for everyone. A ÂŁ3.50 studio fee per painter covers all glazing and ďŹ ring costs and you just pay for any items you paint. Finished items are available for collection a few days later. Call us on 01283 792 666 to book your table as we can get busy during the holidays.

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Lots on Weekly... Stafford/Cannock Armitage Bump & Baby Group 10am-12pm Mon Armitage Village Hall Play & Stay 1-2.30pm Tue Armitage Village Hall Armitage Toddler Group 1-2.45 Thu Armitage Village Hall

Breton & Ravenhill

Family Focus 9.30-11.30am Tue Breton Community Ctr

Brocton Brocton Mother & Toddler Group 10am-11.30am Wed Brocton Village Hall

Boney Hay Parent & Toddler 10-11am Mon Boney Hay Children’s Centre

Cannock Tots Play Mon 10am Discovery Tots (8 wks-crawl) 11am Baby Development (6 wk course pre-book) Avon Business & Leisure Centre Bambinos Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Mon/Wed/Fri Avon Business & Leisure Centre Baby Rhyme 10-11 Tue Bridgetown Children’s Centre Grandparent & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Wed Cannock Children’s Ctr

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Fun Start Childcare Stay & Play 1.15-2.45pm Wed/Fri St Barnabus Church, Hampton St Baby Sensory 0-13 months 10-11am/11.30-12.30 Fri Avon Leisure Centre

Running until 8th Aug, resume September

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Socatots 9am/ 10.20am Sat Cheslyn Hay Village Hall, Pinfold Lane

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Hednesford Childminder Drop In 9.30-11am Mon Hednesford Children’s Ctr Salvation Army Playgroup 9.30-11.30am Mon, Salvation Army Family Focus 9.30-11.30am Wed Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall

Huntingdon Play & Stay 10-11.30am Mon Huntingdon Children’s Ctr

Norton Canes Family Focus 9.30-11.30 Fri Norton Canes Childrens Ctr

Pelsall Baby Sensory 10-11am Tue Pelsall Methodist Church Hall, Chapel St Running until 8th Aug, resume September

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Most classes are Term-Time only

Rugeley

Stay & Play 11.30-1pm Churchfield Children’s Ctr Stay & Play bu Sure Start 9.30-11 Thu/Fri St Paul’s Church Hall Family Focus 9.30-11.30am Thu St Paul’s Church Play & Stay bu Sure Start 1.30-3pm Thu Weston Springs Children’s Ctr Socatots Sat 9am/9.40am/10.20am Western Springs Priamry School, School Rd

Stafford Wacky Warehouse Tots Club 9.30am-3pm Mon-Fri Catch Corner, Acton Gate Story & Song Time 9.30-10.15am Mon Stafford Children’s Ctr Little Doves 9.30-10.15am Mon 1.30-3.30pm Thu Waterhouses Community Bungalow Bumps & Babies 10am-12pm Mon Castlechurch Children’s Ctr Socatots 10.15am Mon Silkmore Children’s Ctr, Silkmore Primary School, Exeter St

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Stafford/Cannock Cafe Tots 11-2pm Mon-Fri Rising Brook Cafe, Rising Brook Church Happy Tots 12.45-2.45pm Mon WIldwood Commuity Ctr Bunnykins 9.30-11am Wed Stafford Children’s Ctr Praise and Play 10-11am Every other Wed St Mary’s Church Nature Tots 10am-12pm 2nd & 4th Wed of month (1st & 3rd Wed of month specifically for children with disabilities) Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, The Wolseley Centre Tel: 01889 880100 Weeping Cross Post Natal Group 1.30pm-3pm Wed Weeping Cross Health Ctr Stafford Twins Group 9.30-11.30am Thu Stafford Children’s Ctr, Faraday Rd Sticky Fingers 9.45-11.30am Thu Stafford Baptist Ch Socatots 9am/9.40am Sat Holmcroft Community Ctr, Newland Ave

Walton on the Hill Berkswich P&T 1.30-3pm Tue Methodist Church Hall While every effort is made to ensure details are correct at the time of going to print, times & dates are subject to change. Please check before you set off. Where possible, contact details are available on the website

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/staffordshire

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Lots on Weekly...Lichfield/Tamworth Amington Smart Talkers 9.15-10.15am Mon Amington Children’s Ctr Little Explorers 1.00-2.30pm Mon Amington Children’s Centre Room to Play PEEP 9.30-11am Tues Amington Children’s Centre

Bolehall Ankermoor Stay and Play 9.15-11am Wed Ankermoor School Bolehall

Burntwood Little Hands Music 9.15-10.15am Mon

Tiny Talk Baby Signing 1.30-2.30pm Mon Glascote Children’s Centre Play & Explore 1-2.30pm Tue Glascote Children’s Centre

Kettlebrook Play & Explore 9.30-11am Mon Tamworth Early Years Children’s Centre

Leyfields Play & Explore 9.30-11am Tue Leyfields Children’s Centre Chatter Tots 1-2.30pm Tue Leyfields Children’s Centre

Boney Hay Children Centre (toddlers)

Room to Play PEEP 9.30-11am Wed Leyfields Children’s Centre

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

Lichfield Christchurch Under 5s

Little Lambs Parent & Carer Toddler Group 10-11.30am Mon Redwood Park Youth and Community Centre

Dostill Room to Play PEEP 9.30-11am Mon Dosthill Learning Centre Tiny Talk Baby Signing 10-11am Fri Dosthill Learning Centre

Glascote Chatter Tots 10-11.30am Mon Glascote Children’s Centre

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1.30-3.00pm Mon Martin Heath Hall, Christchurch Lane Tots Play Tue 10am Discovery Tots (8 wks-crawl) 11am Baby Development (6 wk course pre-book) Lichfield Methodist Church Emmanuel Toddlers 9.15-11.15am Tue Emmanuel Christian Centre, Netherstowe Socatots 9.30am Wed St Michael Church, St Michael Rd Tots Play Thu 9.45am Social Tots (Crawling-2.5 yrs) 10.40am Discovery Tots (8 wks-crawl) Martin Heath Hall

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/staffordshire

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ith a wide range of equipment and activities to offer we can plan a party to suit your individual needs, tailored to the age of the children attending. Suitable for 1st-4th birthdays and other family occasions.

If you have a particular theme in mind, we will do our best to plan songs and activities to tie in with this.

A typical 1 hour party would include; Action songs, Party games and races, Instruments, Parachute play ,Bubbles, Structured and free play on our equipment Our equipment includes soft play shapes, tunnels, balls, hoops, beanbags and lots more..

Tel: 07599 962683 Email: lynn@totsplay.co.uk www.totsplay.co.uk/parties_13

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Fun, educational music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers

SOCATOTS is the worlds FIRST football specific playgroup for children walking to 5 years of age.

Classes everyday including Saturday

We run a number of classes across, Cannock, Rugeley, Stafford, Stone, Burntwood, Lichfield, Tamworth, Uttoxeter and Burton-Upon-Trent.

Call for your FREE trial session!

Call Michelle on 07823 550321

www.rhythmtime.net/mg32

Advertise here from £40 for 3 months inc. magazine advert, website listing, class or event listing.

Now taking bookings for Autumn issue

“After 12 months of classes, I’ve seen how SOCATOTS have helped my daughters confidence and agility. Compared to her peers who don’t attend, she has excellent balance and co-ordination and is now not afraid to get up in front of the class and demonstrate.”

CALL TODAY TO BOOK YOUR FREE TASTER SESSIONS Contact Adam on:

01889 580234

or a.holland@socatots.com Please also take the time to browse our website:

www.socatots.com/south&eaststaffs

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Most classes are Term-Time only Rhythm Time Fri 9.45am 2 yrs 8mths-5yrs 10.30am 14 mth-3 yrs 11.15am 0-14 mths Lichfield Methodist Church Toddler Sense Fri 9.30-10:15 13-18mth 10.30-11.20 18mth-3yr11mth 11.40-12.30 13mth-3yr11 mth Lichfield Football Club, Brownsfield Road Baby Sensory Fri 10-11am 6-13mths 11.15-12.15pm 0- 7mths 12.45-1.45pm 0- 13mths Curborough Community Centre, Reynolds Close Running through summer TinyTalk Baby Signing 1-2pm Fri Darwin Hall Lichfield Twins Club 1-3pm Fri (1st & 3rd of mth) Charnwood Children’s Ctr Socatots 9am Sat Martin Heath Hall, Christchurch Lane Socatots Sun 9.30am/ 10.10am/ 10.50am St Michael Church, St Michael Rd

Shenstone Toddler Sense Wed

Tamworth

Moorgate Babies and Toddler 1-3pm Tue Moorgate Primary School Tots Library 9.30-10.30 Wed Wilnecote Library TinyTalk Baby Signing 10.15–11.15 Thu Tamworth Early Years Children’s Centre.

Socatots 9.30am Fri St Peter’s Church Hall, Hawksworth Mini Me’s Mother & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30 Fri (fortnightly) Elford Village Hall

Whittington

Tree Tots Woodland Playgroup 10.30am – 12pm Mon Fisherwick Wood Mums and Tots Coffee Morning 9.30-11.30 Tue The Post Box, Whittington Barracks

Wilnecote Chatter Tots 10-11.30am Tue Exley Children’s Centre Baby Sensory 11.30am-12.30pm Tue Wilnecote Parish Hall

Running until 28th August, resume in September

9.30-10:15 13-18mth 10.30-11.20 18mth-3yr11mth 11.40-12.30 13mth-3yr11 mth Shenstone Village Hall, Barnes Road

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Lichfield/Tamworth

Little Explorers 9.30-11am Wed Exley Children’s Centre

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/staffordshire

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Award Winning Adventure Play Action packed fun for busy little toddlers aged 13 months to 3 years & above

Carnival-Style Activities • Creative Dance • Exercise Parachutes • Action Rhymes • Puppets Musical Instruments • Games • Light Shows And much, much more!!

Each week offers an exciting new adventure introduced through multi sensory activities, learning through play, challenging obstacle courses, great music and plenty of new ideas! www.toddlersense.com For classes and party packages available in Sutton Coldfield & Tamworth contact Melissa Harvey on 07786571077 suttoncoldfield@toddlersense.co.uk

Library Sessions

Baby Bounce & Rhyme (under 3’s) Baswich 2 - 2.30 Wed Brereton 11 - 11.30 Fri Burntwood 10-10.30/11-11.30 Thu Burton o T 10.15-10.45 Tue 11.15-11.45 Fri Cannock 10.30 - 11 Thu Heath Hayes 9:30 - 10 Fri Hednesford 10:45 - 11:15 Fri Holmecroft 10.30 - 11 Tue Lichfield 10-10.30 Tue Norton Canes 9.30 - 10 Fri Penkridge 10 - 1.30 Fri Rising Brook 10.30 - 11 Fri Rugeley 10 - 10.30 Mon Shenstone 10.30 - 11 Tue Stafford 10 - 10.30 Wed Tamworth 11 - 11.30 Wed/Fri

For classes and party packages available in Lichfield & Shenstone contact Lisa Howard on 07813640977 lichfield@toddlersense.co.uk

Term Time Only Storytime (under 5’s) Brereton 2.15 - 2.45 Shenstone 10.30 - 11 Stafford 11 - 11.30

Mon Fri Tue

Play & Stay Barton u N 10.15-11.45am 2nd Wed mth Heath Hayes 2.30 - 4 Thu Toddler/ Tot Time (crafts) Burntwood 10.30 - 11.15 Burton o T 9.45 - 10.30 Cannock 10 - 10.45 Shenstone 10 - 10.45

Tue Wed Fri Thu

Toy Library Barton under Needwood Burton on Trent

Wed Wed

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Most classes are Term-Time only

Barton u Needwood Socatots 9.30am Mon

All Saints Church Parent & Toddler Thomas Russell Infant School, 9.30-11.30am Mon Church Hall, Branston Rd Station Rd Harvey Girls 3.30-5.30pm Parent & Toddler Wed (under 21s Mums) 10.45am-12pm Mon Christadelphian Ch, 1 Park Rd Queen St Community Centre, Queen St St James’ Parent & Toddler 9-11am Tue/Thu St James’ Church Hall

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

TinyTalk 10am Wed Village Hall first class free

Anslow Parent & Toddler 1.30-3.15pm Thu Village Hall, Anslow

Barton Toddler Group 9.15-11am Thu Barton Childrens Centre

Stay and Play 9.30-11.30am Fri East Staffs Children Centre

Branston Parent & Toddler 9.45-11.15am Tue Branston Village Hall, Clays Ln Baby Sensory Tue 10-11am/ 11.15am-12.15pm All Saint’s Church Hall, Branston Rd Running through summer

Bunnie Bumps to 24 Mths 1.15-2.45pm Thu Hilton Guide and Scout HQ

Moira Baby Sensory Thu 10-11am/ 11.15am-12.15pm Moira Village Hall Running through summer

Roliston Little LadyBird Club Mums and Tots Class Tue am Roliston Village Hall

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

Stapenhill Jump for Joy

Draycott in the Clay 9.30-11.30am Mon Tots Corner Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Wed Village Hall

Glebe School Rooms, St Peter’s Church, Stanton Rd

Twins Group 10-11.30am Mon Toddler Time 1-3pm Mon-Fri Hill St Health Centre, Hill St Happy Hour 2-3pm Mon-Fri Harvey Girls 12-2pm Mon (Term time only) (Under 21’s Mums) Music & Movement Hill St Medical Centre 9.40am Wed (under 2’s) 10.30am Wed (over 2’s) Kiddie Winks Mother & Jangala Soft Play

Hilton

Burton on Trent Socatots 9.30am Mon Queen St Community Centre, Queen St Breastfeedng Drop In Cafe 11.30-12.30 Mon Children’s Centre Waterloo St

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Socatots 9.40am Sat Queen St Community Centre, Queen St

TinyTalk 10.45am Thu Village Hall First class Free

Toddler

10am-12pm Tue/Fri Hill St Health Centre, Hill St

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/staffordshire

Burton/Uttoxeter First Steps 9.30-11.15am Wed Hill St Health Centre, Hill St Short Street Toddlers 9.45-11.45am Fri Short Street Methodist Chapel

Stretton Nature Tots 9.30-11.30am Mon Stretton Springs Children’s Centre, Fountains Primary School. 07854 532400 Harvey Girls 3.30-5.30pm Mon (Under 21’s Mums) Stretton Springs Children’s Centre Stretton Baby & Toddler 10-11.30am Tue/Fri St Mary’s Church Hall, Hillfield Lane Stretton Pram Club 1.30-3pm Tue Main Street

Uttoxeter Stay n Play 930-11.30 Mon Tynsel Parkes Children’s Ctr Denstone Baby & Toddler 9.15-11.15 Tue Denstone Village Hall

Little Hands Parent & Toddler 9.30-11.30 Tue, The Guildhall Nature Tots 1-3pm Tue Tynsel Parkes Children’s Centre, School Rd. 07854 532400 Little Angels 10-12 Wed Uttoxeter Pentecostal Church Uttoxeter Twins Club 1-2.30pm 2nd Thu of month St Mary’s School

Walton on Trent Walton Parent & Toddler 2-3pm Fri, Walton on Trent C of E Primary School, Coton Rd

Winshill Umbrella Club 9.30-11.15am Mon Winshill Resource Ctr, Canterbury Rd Tums to Tots drop in 9.30-11.30am Tue Methodist Church, High Bank Rd Harvey Girls 11am-1pm Tue/ Fri (Under 21’s Mums) Winshill Resource Ctr, Canterbury Rd

Winshill Mini Fun Factory 10-11.30am Wed, Winshill Methodist Church, High Bank Rd Nature Tots 1-3pm Wed Winshill Children’s Centre Winshill VIllage Primary School. 07854 532400

Tots n Dots 9.15-11am Thu Gospel Hall, Hawfield Lane Mini Me’s 1-2.30pm Thurs Winshill Resource Centre Little Gems 1-3pm Fri Winshill Children’s Ctr, Brough Rd Dads 4 Dads Group 10am-12pm Sat Winshill Neighbourhood Resource Centre

Yoxall Nature Tots 1-3pm Mon Yoxall Children Centre, St Peter’s Primary School, King St. 07854 532400 Cheeky Monkey Toddler Group 9.30-11.30 Thur Yoxall Childrens Centre

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Summer Holiday The Summer Playscheme in Lichfield & Barton will be running from the 22nd July to 29th August 2014.

Come along and join in the fun!

Full day: £27.50 8am- 6pm Half day: £15.00 8am-1pm or 1pm-6pm Cost includes a small breakfast.

Childcare vouchers are acceptable You can be assured of a safe and secure environment and the indoor and outdoor facilities are excellent.

Open to all children regardless of which school they attend.

All of the staff are qualified nursery nurses and play leaders with experience in this age group. They are also qualified in First Aid and we operate a high staff to children ratio. Childcare vouchers and tax credits are accepted as payment for the Summer Playscheme.

We will be going on day trips, taking part in Forest School Sessions, dance, art & craft, sports, cake making, den building, films, music, fun science experiments & much much more!! For more details please refer to our website www.humpties.co.uk All enquiries please call: Justine or Julie on 01543 416002 or via email lichfield@humpties.co.uk Managed by Humpty Dumpty Day Nurseries, Trent Valley Road, Lichfield, WS13 6HB We also run Out of school clubs at St Michaels, St Chads, Scotch Orchard & St Josephs in Lichfield, Thomas Russell Infants & Juniors in Barton and St Peters in Yoxall.