Lots for Tots South Staffordshire Issue 5

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What’s on this October Half Term, Halloween, Bonfire and Christmas Lots for Christmas...

Gift inspiration and festive places to visit LOTS on WEEKLY...

Find your local classes & Toddler Groups

South Staffordshire & Sutton Coldfield

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Distributing directly to 14,000 families in Sutton Coldfield, Stafford, Lichfield, Tamworth, Cannock & Burton on Trent

Toddler

RhymeTime

A fun and relaxed music group for Under 5s Starts Tuesday 4th November 2014

Interactive session with Action Songs & Nursery Rhymes • Snacks & Playtime

Tuesdays 10.30am to 11.30am

Lichfield Cathedral School, Longdon Green WS15 4PT 5 minutes north of Lichfield, just off the A51

To book your free place, call Gale on 01543 492782 g.cleverley@lichfieldcathedralschool.com

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Welcome to Issue 5 of Lots for Tots South Staffordshire and Sutton Coldfield

Find us on Facebook Lots for Tots South Staffordshire Follow us on Twitter @LfTSouthStaffs

Front Cover Photo Aperture Portraits www.aperture-studios.co.uk www.aperture-portraits.co.uk

Contact details

staffordshire@lotsfortots.co.uk Tel: 08456 436 874

About Lots for Tots

80,000 copies of Lots for Tots in 6 editions distributed quarterly in October, January, Easter & July in South Staffordshire, Sutton Coldfield, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Wiltshire. Lots for Tots Staffordshire is part of Lots for Tots Ltd. Also by Lots for Tots Ltd: East Midlands Baby and Toddler Show, Nottingham. Bump to Five show, Derby.

Other franchise areas available Advertisements in this directory are not necessarily recommended or endorsed by Lots for Tots. Lots for Tots cannot be held liable for any inaccuracies in advertisements or issues arising with goods and services advertised and sold through the directory. All artwork is accepted on the condition that permission has been given for use in the publication. Adverts are accepted on the understanding that descriptions are fair and accurate. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form without prior consent from Lots for Tots. © Lots for Tots Ltd 2008-2014

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an you feel the autumn chill?! Then sit down with a cup of tea & a copy of Lots for Tots to warm your bones.

Find out what is happening this October Half Term, Halloween, Bonfire Night AND Christmas.

We’ll help you trick or treat & find Santa!

For this issue we have merged with North Birmingham to bring you events, classes and businesses from Sutton Coldfield too. This is while we find new Editors for North Birmingham and South Staffordshire. 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.

Happy Halloween and Happy Christmas to all our readers.

Managing Director Lots for Tots Ltd

Nadine x

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

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Lots on Local... October-November Wed 15th October 6.30-9pm Halloween Family Night Crackpotz Ceramic Cafe, 57 Main St, Alrewas DE13 7AE Pottery painting, apple bobbing, quiz. A £20 table deposit secures your place & covers studio fee & drink for up to 4 painters. £5 per head for additional painters. Booking advisable - please call to reserve your table. Tel: 01283 796666 Sat 18th October from 8.45am Kids Run Free Launch Event at Tamworth Tamworth Castle B79 7NA Free Running Races for children every Saturday.

Races start at 9am, 8.45am for warm up.

Distances range from 50m-1km+. Individual races for each age category. All abilities welcome. Great fun for all the family.

Register for free at www.kidsrunfree.co.uk.

Sat 18th October 9.30am-12.30pm Stafford Prep School Open Morning Burton Manor, Stafford ST18 9AT Places in Reception are available for September 2015. Parents are welcome to visit the school to see what is on offer. Tel 01785 251337 Fri 24th October-Sun 2nd November Half-Term Halloween Spook-tacular!

National Forest Adventure Farm, Tatenhill, Burton, DE13 9SJ Pick your own FREE pumpkin, make your way around the spooky haunted hotel or take part in the ghouls mummy hunt. Children can learn how to terrify their parents or friends by coming along to scare school or attend broomstick flying training and listen to ghost stories. Each day there will be a fancy dress competition.

Sat 25th October from 5.30pm Fireworks Spooktacular Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge ST19 5RE Join us for a fiendish evening of fun, frights and monster fireworks. Attractions include moonlit Maize Maze, fairground rides and haunted wood with licensed bar and live entertainment until late. Gates open 5.30pm; Moonlit Maize

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Maze 6.30-7.30pm; Fireworks 7.30pm; Live Entertainment till late. Adult £10; Kids u-16 and OAPs £6 (u-3s free); Additional charge for fairground rides, trailer rides & some other attractions. Buy in advance at www.lowerdraytonfarm.co.uk Sat 25th-Fri 31st October 11am-3pm Half Term Family Fun Shugborough Estate, Milford Autumn Activity Week with spooky crafts, pumpkin carving and fun quizzes & trails.

Sat 25th October-Sun 2nd November Half Term Crafts Erasmus Darwin House, , Lichfield Drop in crafts for kids. www.erasmusdarwin.org Mon 27th October-Sun 2nd November 10am-4pm Halloween Half Term Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge ST19 5RE Special spooky fun in the form of a Pumpkin Patch to visit followed by pumpkin carving, spooky stories, pumpkin races, splat the bat and Halloween crafts. Adults £4.50, Kids £2.50, Grandparents always go free! (Trailer ride, pony rides and some seasonal activities extra) www.lowerdraytonfarm.co.uk Thu 30th October, 5-7pm Halloween Party at Jangala Soft Play Hilton Business Park, DE65 5UR There will be lots of fun with games and prizes, bubbles, face painting and a disco. Banjo Bear will also be there. Under 1’s and adults are free, children over 1 £6.95. Tel: 01283 736 199 Thu 30th October-Sat 1st November 5.30-8pm Maize Maze in the Dark Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge ST19 5RE Bring a torch to find the spiders in our Maize Maze - plus get to meet our friendly animals, play on the adventure playgrounds and enjoy some spooky Halloween crafts! Adults £4.50, Children £2.50– grandparents & under 3s free!

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STAFFORD PREPARATORY SCHOOL Independent Education at its best for 4 – 11 year olds     For further information please contact: The Headmaster’s Secretary on 01785 251337 Burton Manor, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 9AT email: reception@staffordprep.co.uk www.staffordprep.co.uk

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Lots on Local... October-November Sat 1st November 8pm Firework Night at Tamworth Castle As well as the firework display there will be fire walk about characters, food stalls, family activities and a fair. FREE ENTRY Fri 7th November 9.30am–2.30pm Derby High Primary School Open Day Hillsway, Littleover, Derby, DE23 3DT Come and see the Primary School in action, meet the staff and pupils and take a tour of the facilities. Our Primary School nurtures & educates girls and boys aged 3 to 11. Small classes are led by experienced staff ensuring that every child is supported to achieve their personal potential. For more information please drop in any time during the Open Day or contact: 01332 514267 www.derbyhigh.co.uk primaryadmissions@derbyhigh.derby.sch.uk

Fri 31st October 6pm (4-7 years) & 7.30pm (8-12 years) Kids’ Halloween Party Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge ST19 5RE Dress the kids up in their finest spooky costumes for our mini-monsters’ ball!

They’ll enjoy a magic show, spooky stories, spine-chilling games & a ‘monster’ disco & Halloween themed refreshments. Tickets: £10 (Food & drink inc) buy online at www. lowerdraytonfarm.co.uk, in farm cabin or call 07817 691352 Fri 31st October 6pm-late Charity Fancy Dress Disco Sutton Sports and Social Club Halloween themed fancy dress disco, face painting, hot food, raffles, prizes, sweet stall.

Adults £3, Children £2. Advanced tickets only.

Call 07979 149031

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Sat 15th November-Wed 24th December Christmas at Blithbury Reindeer Lodge New House Farm, Uttoxeter Road, Blithbury, Rugeley WS15 3HY What could be more magical at Christmas than visiting the lodge where Santa keeps his reindeer? See, fuss & feed our beautiful reindeer, attend elf school, enjoy story time with Mrs Claus, & of course visit Santa in his grotto. Open weekends and school holidays. www.blithburyreindeerlodge.co.uk Sat 29th November 10am-3pm East Midlands Baby & Toddler Show Trent Vineyard Conference Centre, Easter Park, Lenton Lane, Nottingham NG7 2PX Have your photo taken with Elsa & Anna from FROZEN! Plus other Disney Princesses, and some favourite cartoon characters for the boys too. We have bouncy castle & slide, face painting, 80 stalls, soft play, a demo stage with free class tasters, freebies, competitions & much more. Visit www.eastmidlandsbabyandtoddlershow.co.uk to register for FREE ENTRY.

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lue Banana Cakes & shakes are a newly formed company in Brownhills offering freshly baked on the premises, delicious cupcakes and baked goodies, and bespoke milkshakes.

We are the only business in the area to offer over 25 different varieties of milkshake, ranging from the traditional Strawberry right through to Rowntrees Refreshers, or Ferrero Rocher. All made with quality ingredients and soft serve ice cream, made right in front of you.

We take pride in the fact that we only use the very best ingredients, and can cater to all tastes including allergies, so if you or your family need a delicious egg free, or gluten free celebration cake or a box of cupcakes for a special occasion, then please contact us to discuss your requirements.

We are also offering children’s cupcake

making and decorating parties and workshops, suitable from age 4 to adult. If you are looking for a party with a difference, to enable your young ones to get creative and learn some new skills in baking, then we can provide what you are looking for. The birthday child gets a card and a gift from the Blue Banana team and their guests get to take home 4 freshly baked cupcakes made by themselves from scratch.

Please feel free to visit our Facebook page or our website to check out our latest offers, we update regularly on toddler workshops, and what’s new.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Lisa, and the Blue Banana team. www.facebook.com/bluebananacakes

www.bluebananacakecompany.com

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Lots on Local... November-December Sat 29th November-Sun 21st December Fri evenings from 5th Dec, Sat & Sun 11am-4pm Winter WonderFarm Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge ST19 5RE Santa’s grotto, photos with Santa, winter woodland walk, festive farm trailer ride, deasonal activities & more. Admission £10 per child inc gift & photo with Santa. Additional charges apply for some other activities.

Info & tickets at www.lowerdraytonfarm.co.uk Tel 07817 691352

Sat 29th November-Wed 24th December Christmas at the Farm Weekends National Forest Adventure Farm, Tatenhill, Burton, DE13 9SJ Santa will be visiting every weekend, with a real life nativity scene featuring festive animals.

There will also be an elf school where children can learn to be santa’s little helper.

‘twinkly’ trail and a visit from Father Christmas as well as a grotto on Sunday.

Celebrate Christmas in the beautiful surroundings of both Erasmus Darwin House and The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum with festive fun, activities and refreshments.

For further details see www.visitlichfield/christmasfestival Sat 6th-Sun 7th December 9am-5pm Christmas Food and Gift Fair National Memorial Arboretum Join us for a weekend of festive family events and activities including our special Christmas food and Gift Fair. Free entry, donations appreciated. Contact: 01283 792 333 or info@ thenma.org.uk for further information

Sun 7th December 10am-4pm Christmas Family Fun Day Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Rd Hednesford WS12 1TD Sat 29th November-Sun 14th December Come and meet Santa in our coal mine grotto, find out about wartime Christmas with our Fri evenings 4-7pm, weekends 10am-5pm costumed 1940s characters, enjoy a story with Santa’s Grotto our storyteller, watch a fascinating puppet Birches Valley Forest Centre, show, do some Christmas shopping in our gift Cannock Chase shop or simply relax with a nice hot drink in our coffee shop.

Thu 4th December-Sun 4th January www.wlct.org/museumofcannockchase Cinderella Lichfield Garrick Theatre Sun 7th December 10am-2pm Starring Arthur Bostrom as Count Dandini de Marvellous Magpie Tabletop Sale Tartare. Arthur is best known for his role as the St James Church Centre Mere Green French Gendarme, Crabtree in the long running TV sitcom ‘Allo, Allo’. Box Office 01543 412121 Tabletop sale of new, pre-loved and handmade items. 50p entry per adult - children FREE (under 16). Plenty of parking (Front & rear), Sat 6th-Sun 7th December Refreshments. For table bookings contact info@ Lichfield Christmas Festival Weekend marvellousmagpie.co.uk Lichfield Market Square & City Lichfield Market Square and surrounding streets Mon 8th-Wed 24th December celebrate Christmas with a weekend of festive Breakfast or Supper with Santa events and activities throughout Lichfield City.

The Big Play Barn, Middleton Lane, Visit the festive markets at Lichfield Cathedral, Middleton, Tamworth B78 2BL Minster Pool Walk and Lichfield Chamber of Sit on Santa’s sleigh and sing to Rudolph.

Trade Christmas Fayre.

See the scarecrow’s workshop where the There will be plenty of activities to keep the farm scarecrow’s are helping Santa’s elves children entertained with free face painting, a

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Please mention Lots for Tots when contacting an advertiser to make all the boys and girls toys. Sit with Santa and sing his favorite Christmas songs in his christmas lodge. Enjoy the story of the night before Christmas. Santa will then give each child a gift and leave them to enjoy their scrummy Breakfast or Supper.

Food will be a hot buffet so that children can choose their favorites. www.booksanta.co.uk Fri 12th December-Sat 10th January Cinderella the Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto Stafford Gatehouse Theatre Cinderella is filled with classic hits from Otis Redding, The Temptations, The Jackson 5, The Blues Brothers and many, many more, all played live on stage by an incredible cast of actor musicians. Box Office 01785 619080

Fall in LOVE with FASHION Change your lifestyle, start a career or enjoy a new hobby You get a gorgeous collection of clothes, great commissions and it’s lots of fun Build up a home based business from a party plan start Size 6 to 24 and age 2 to 16

Contact us for more information Sat 13th-Sun 14th/ Sat 20th-Sun 21st www.captaintortuegroup.com December 10am-4.15pm weir@crawf-gill.orangehome.co.uk info.uk@captaintortuegroup.com Tel. 07805674249 01403 754040 Tel: Children’s Santa Trail Tamworth Castle Tamworth Castle’s magical Victorian Christmas is fun all the way as the Castle household Sun 21st-Tue 23rd December 16/04/2014 17:43 prepares for Santa’s visit. Help the servants Captain Tortue - Recruit Ad 133x92.indd 1 Peter Pan make the Christmas pudding, decorate the Sutton Coldfield Town Hall Upper Clifton Castle and receive a surprise gift from Santa’s Road Sutton Coldfield B73 6AB grotto. www.tamworthcastle.co.uk A great show for all the family with top, vocal performances, sparkling choreography and a Wed 17th December-Sun 4th January promise of lots of magical, Christmas fun. BOX Cinderella OFFICE enquiries Tel. 0121 439 6941 Tamworth Assembly Rooms This fun packed and hilarious production will Tue 23rd December-Wed 14th January have you laughing, crying and singing along.

The Tiger Who Came to Tea Box Office 01827 709618 Town Hall, Birmingham This delightful family show is packed with Fri 19th -Sat 20th December 7pm oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and Saturday Matinee 2.30pm clumsy chaos! A stunning stage adaptation of Jack and the Beanstalk the classic tale of teatime mayhem, expect to Brewhouse Arts Theatre, Burton on Trent be surprised! Box Office 0121 345 0600 With a beanstalk that will grow right in front of your eyes and an actual giant who makes an Tue 30th December 2.30pm appearance, this funny and exciting story is Cinderella great for all the family! Box Office 01283 508100 Moor Hall Hotel, Moor Hall Drive, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield B75 6LN The perfect post Christmas treat for the whole family!

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Lots for Christmas . .

Christmas at Blithbury Reindeer Lodge What could be more magical at Christmas than visiting the Lodge where Santa keeps his reindeer?

Nestled in the heart of Staffordshire, Blithbury Reindeer Lodge is a wondrous winter wonderland complete with Scandinavian style traditional wooden buildings, a Christmas tree lined sleigh ride area and a magical barn filled with fairy lights and open fireplace. Oh, and of course reindeer, as we are home to England’s largest reindeer herd.

Whether you want to feed our young reindeer calves; be pulled in a sleigh by our large male reindeer or fuss our extremely tame show reindeer,

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we have a magical experience waiting for you. This year you can also have your photograph taken with Sven the reindeer in our special ‘Frozen’ barn.

As well as our stunning reindeer there’s elf school, where you can find out how we help the reindeer fly; story-time and cake decorating with Mrs. Claus and of course a visit to see Santa in his charming grotto. Before leaving every child will be able to pick out their own gift from Santa’s toy workshop as a memento of their visit.

For more information and to book your tickets for this unique experience visit www.blithburyreindeerlodge.co.uk

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Xmas order closing date: Nov 29th

Book an in-store appointment with us at Mini Moos, Mill Street, Stafford or book a home appointment, Tel 01785 240358

www.smallimpressions.co.uk

pottery painting, cafe, parties, gifts baby prints on pottery including: Christmas baubles Photo frames Silver jewellery Marble hand casts Tue-Sat 10am-5pm

Booking advisable - please call to reserve your table

57 Main Street, Alrewas DE13 7AE Tel: 01283 792 666 www.crackpotz.co.uk

Crackpotz Ceramic Cafe

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The Wooden Play Den aim to make learning fun with wooden toys made to last. The range of beautiful handmade puzzles, educational toys, games and nursery accessories are all selected for their quality and durability.

If you are searching for an ideal gift our online store is categorised by theme and age range to make it easy for you to find that perfect present!

Visit www.thewoodenplayden.co.uk and keep up to date with new products and promotions by visiting www.facebook.com/thewoodenplaydentoys

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

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Open: 11am - 4pm ( last admission ) Sat & Sun from 29th Nov - 21st Dec PLUS Fri evenings 5th/12th/19th

ADMISSION*: £10 per child

inc gift & photo with Santa ( parents go free! ) *Additional charge for pony rides, trailer rides & some other activities Info & tickets at www.lowerdraytonfarm.co.uk or call 07817

691352

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Do you dream of running a business from home?

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e may be the answer to your dreams! Lots for Tots South Staffordshire needs a new franchisee Editor so we are looking for a parent that lives in Stafford, Cannock, Lichfield, Tamworth, Burton on Trent or Sutton Coldfield to take over.

Does this describe you?

• Experience in design, sales, marketing or running a business • Keen admin skills • An eye for design • No other work commitments A franchise is a 5 year contract which ties you to running the business for that length of time. The purchase cost is £4,500 with a few other smaller start up costs involved. You are investing in a business that has huge growth potential. All the hard work of setting up the company, researching the market & area, compiling information has been done. The magazine has been running for 5 issues and is becoming established in the area. A client database and distribution database, plus regular advertisers are in place. We can not over emphasise how much time and

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effort this saves!

This is not just a job role. A franchise means that you work for yourself while having the support, structure and experience of a Head Office behind you. Plus a friendly & supportive team of editors in neighbouring areas.

“I’m editor of Lots for Tots North Nottinghamshire and I’m putting my first edition together ready for October launch. I have to say I’m absolutely loving it and you get to speak to so many lovely people.” Sarah We have the formula to take this magazine to the next level. If this excites you & you want to not just make a living, but create the lifestyle you long for with the balance of home, children, work & time to suit you, then get in touch. Send us a summary of your work experience, and your full address. It could be your name on the next issue!

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

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Lots on Weekly...

Armitage Doxey Bump & Baby Group 10am-12pm Mon Armitage Village Hall

Tuneful Tots 10am-11.30am Tue Sutton Centre

Play & Stay 1-2.30pm Tue Armitage Village Hall

Hednesford

Armitage Toddler Group 1-2.45pm Thu Armitage Village Hall

Breton & Ravenhill

Family Focus 9.30-11.30am Tue Breton Community Ctr

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

Brocton

Huntingdon

Boney Hay

Norton Canes

Cannock

Rugeley

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

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

Jo Jingles 9.30am (mixed age) 10.20am (3mth-walk) Mon Cannock Chase Children’s Centre Bambinos Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Mon/Wed/Fri Avon Business & Leisure Centre Baby Rhyme 10-11am Tue Bridgetown Children’s Centre Grandparent & Toddler 9.30-11.30am Wed Cannock Children’s Centre Fun Start Stay & Play 1.15-2.45pm Wed/Fri St Barnabus Church, Hampton Street

Cheslyn Hay

Socatots 9am/ 10.20am Sat Cheslyn Hay Village Hall

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

Family Focus 9.30-11.30 Fri Norton Canes Childrens Centre

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

Stafford

Story & Song Time 9.30-10.15am Mon Stafford Children’s Centre

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Stafford/Cannock

Most classes are Term-Time only Little Doves 9.30-10.15am Mon 1.30-3.30pm Thu Waterhouses Community Bungalow Bumps & Babies 10am-12pm Mon Stafford Children’s Centre Socatots 10.15am Mon Silkmore Children’s Ctr, Silkmore Primary School, Exeter St 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 Lots4Tots_Socatots_Ad_2013 90x60mm

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 Church Antenatal Fitness by Mobile Fitness 8.10pm Thu, Stafford Leisure Centre Socatots 9am/9.40am Sat Holmcroft Community Ctr, Newland Ave Pilates for Mums to be/new mums by Mobile Fitness 8.10pm Thu, Stafford Leisure Centre

Walton on the Hill

Berkswich P&T 1.30-3pm Tue Methodist Church Hall

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

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

“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

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

Now taking bookings for January-Easter 2015

To advertise call 08456 436 874 (local rate)

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Amington Heath Smart Talkers 9.15-10.15am Mon Early Words Together 10-11am Wed Chatter Tots 10-11.30 Thu Stay & Play 9.30-11am Fri Amington Children’s Ctr

Bolehall

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

Smart Talkers 1.45-2.45pm Tue Stay & Play 9.30-11am Wed Leyfields Children’s Centre

Burntwood

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

Stay & Play 9.15-11.15 Fri Coton Green Primary School

Lichfield

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

Jo Jingles 9.45am (mixed age) Mon Martin Heath Hall 9.45am (mixed age) Tue Lichfield Virgin Active 1.15pm (mixed age) Tue Lichfield Golf & Country Club 9.45am (3mth-2yr) Wed 11am (2yr+) Wed Lakeside Bistro, Beacon Park

Dostill

Tiny Talk Baby Signing 10-11am Fri Dosthill Learning Centre

Fradley

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

Jo Jingles 9.45am (mixed age) Fri Fradley Village Hall

Glascote Chatter Tots 10-11.30am Mon Stay & Play 1-2.30pm Tue Glascote Children’s Centre

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Kettlebrook Leyfields

Ankermoor Stay & Play 9.15-11am Wed Ankermoor School

Early Words Together 10-11am Tue/1-2pm Wed Glascote Library

Tiny Talk Baby Signing 1.30-2.30pm Mon Glascote Children’s Centre

Emmanuel Toddlers 9.15-11.15am Tue Emmanuel Christian Centre, Netherstowe Toddler Rhyme Time 10.30-11.30am Tue Lichfield Cathedral School, Longdon Green FREE. From November- Booking essential

Socatots 9.30am Wed St Michael Ch, St Michael Rd Rhythm Time Fri 9.45am 2 yrs 8mths-5yrs 10.30am 14 mth-3 yrs 11.15am 0-14 mths Lichfield Methodist Church 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 Ch, St Michael Rd

Tamworth

Stay & Play 9.30-11am Mon Chatter Tots 10-11.30am Tue Tamworth Early Years Children’s Centre Moorgate Babies and Toddler 1-3pm Tue Moorgate Primary School Tots Library 9.30-10.30am Wed Wilnecote Library TinyTalk Baby Signing Thu 9.30-10.30am (0-18 mth) 10.45-11.45am (18-24 mth) Tamworth Early Years Children’s Centre

www.lotsfortots.co.uk/staffordshire

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

Whittington

Tree Tots Woodland Playgroup 10.30am – 12pm Mon Fisherwick Wood

Lichfield/Tamworth Classes in your area Free trial!

Multi-sensory music classes for babies, toddlers & pre-schoolers Call Michelle: 07823 550 321

Mums and Tots Coffee Morning 9.30-11.30am Tue The Post Box, Whittington Barracks

Wilnecote

Stay & Play 9.30-11am Thu Smart Talkers 9.15-10.15am Fri Wilnecote (Heathfields) Children’s Centre rhythmtime.net/www.rhythmtime.net/mg32

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Barton u Needwood Socatots 9.30am Mon Thomas Russell Infant School, Station Rd Parent & Toddler 10.45am-12pm Mon Christadelphian Ch, 1 Park Rd St James’ Parent & Toddler 9-11am Tue/Thu St James’ Church Hall TinyTalk 10am Wed Village Hall first class free Barton Toddler Group 9.15-11am Thu Barton Childrens Centre

Parent & Toddler 9.45-11.15am Tue Branston Village Hall

Burton on Trent

Socatots 9.30am Mon Queen St Community Centre, Queen St Breastfeedng Drop In Cafe 11.30-12.30 Mon Waterloo St Children’s Ctr All Saints Church Parent & Toddler 9.30-11.30am Mon Church Hall, Branston Rd

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

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Stay and Play 9.30-11.30am Fri East Staffs Children Centre Socatots 9.40am Sat Queen St Community Centre

Draycott in the Clay

Stapenhill

Jump for Joy 9.30-11.30am Mon St Peter’s Church, Stanton Rd Twins Group 10-11.30am Mon Hill St Health Centre, Hill St Harvey Girls 12-2pm Mon (Under 21’s Mums) Hill St Medical Centre

Tots Corner Toddler Grp 9.30-11.30am Wed Village Hall

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

Hilton

First Steps 9.30-11.15am Wed Hill St Health Centre, Hill St

Music & Movement Class 9.40-10.25am (0-2) 10.30-11.15 (2+) Wed Jo Jingles TBA Wed am Toddler Time Wed 1-3pm Groovy Moves Dance 4-5pm (ages 4+) Wed Baby Sensory 9.30am Thu (booking essential) Jangala Soft Play Centre

Branston

Harvey Girls 3.30-5.30pm Wed (under 21s Mums) Queen St Community Centre

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

Short Street Toddlers 9.45-11.45am Fri Short Street Methodist Chapel

Stretton

Harvey Girls 3.30-5.30pm Mon (Under 21’s Mums) Stretton Springs Children’s Ctr

TinyTalk 10.45am Thu Village Hall First class Free

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

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

Stretton Pram Club 1.30-3pm Tue, Main Street

Roliston

Little LadyBird Club Mums and Tots Tue am Roliston Village Hall

Walton on Trent

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

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

Umbrella Club 9.30-11.15am Mon Winshill Resource Ctr, Canterbury Rd

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Most classes are Term-Time only

Burton on Trent

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 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

Library Sessions

Baby Bounce & Rhyme (under 3’s) Baswich Brereton Burntwood Burton o T Cannock Heath Hayes Hednesford Holmecroft Lichfield Norton Canes Penkridge Rising Brook Rugeley Shenstone Stafford Sutton Coldfield Tamworth

2 - 2.30 Wed 11 - 11.30 Fri 10-10.30/11-11.30 Thu 10.15-10.45 Tue 11.15-11.45 Fri 10.30 - 11 Thu 9:30 - 10 Fri 10:45 - 11:15 Fri 10.30 - 11 Tue 10-10.30 Tue 9.30 - 10 Fri 10 - 1.30 Fri 10.30 - 11 Fri 10 - 10.30 Mon 10.30 - 11 Tue 10 - 10.30 Wed 9.30-10 every other Fri 11 - 11.30 Wed/Fri

Private Day Nursery Ltd Barton Turn, Barton Under Needwood, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. DE13 8EB www.brightbeginnings-daynursery.co.uk

Term Time Only Care 15 Hours FREE funded places for 2 - 4 year olds with No Top Up Fees !

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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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Boldmere Britwell Playgroup 9.30-11.30am Mon Wylde Green United Reform Ch TinyTalk 1-2pm Mon (0-2 yrs) St Michael’s Church Hall

Rhythm Time Fri 10am (14mth-3yr) 10.40am (0-14mth) Asda Common Room

Falcon Lodge

New Oscott

Parent & Toddler Group 10am-12pm Mon Falcon Lodge Chapel, Reddicap Heath Road

Rhythm Time Wed 10am (14mth-3yr) 10.40am (0-14mth) Brampton Hall

Four Oaks

Jo Jingles Mon 9.45am (mixed age) 10.40am (3mth-walk) 1.45pm (mixed age) St James’ Ch Ctr, Mere Green Rd TinyTalk Fri 9.30-10.30am (0-2yrs) 10.45-11.45am (18mth+) Four Oaks Children’s Centre

Lea Marston

Young Parents Group 1.30-3pm Tue Mere Green Community Ctr

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

Newhall

Puddle Ducks 1.30-3pm (various ages) Wed 1.30-3.30pm (various ages) Thu New Hall Primary, Langley Hall Drive

Streetly

Puddle Ducks 1.30-3pm (various ages) Fri 3-4.30pm (various ages) Sun Lean Marston Hotel, Haunch Ln

Mere Green

Rhythm Time (various age grps) From 10am Tue 10.50/11.30am (0-14 mth) Wed From 9.30am Thu From 9.50am Sat Mere Green Community Ctr

Minworth

Little Lights Baby & Toddler Group 9.45-11.15am Thu St Michael’s Church Hall

Sutton Coldfield

TinyTalk 10-11am Tue (0-2 yr) Streetly Children’s Centre, Foley Rd East Jo Jingles Wed 10.15am (mixed age) 11.15am (3mth-walk) All Saint’s Ch, Foley Rd East Mother & Toddlers 2.15-3.15pm Thu Evangelical Ch, Egerton Rd

Rainbow Rhyme 1-1.45pm (babies) Wed 10-10.45am (mixed age) Fri 11-11.45am (toddlers) Fri Streetly Children’s Centre

Sutton Coldfield

TinyTalk Mon 9.30am (18 mth+) 10.45am (0-2yr) SC Methodist Church Centre, South Parade TinyTalk 1.30-2.30pm (0-2 yr) Tue Holland House Children’s Ctr

Walmley

Jo Jingles Wed 9.30am (2+) 10.25am 3mth-walk) 11.15am (walk-2yr 1pm (3mth-walk) 2pm (3-5yr) St John’s Ch, Walmley Rd Rainbow Rhyme (Mixed age) Thu 10-10.45am St John’s Ch Hl Rhythm Time Fri 10am (14mth-3yr) 11.20am (0-14mth) Mada Hotel, Penns Lane Rhythm Time Fri 1.05pm (2yr8mth-5yr) 1.45pm (14mth-3yr) 2.30pm (0-14mth) Walmley Community Hall

Wylde Green

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

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