Issue 07
es v i f r e d e un h t h t i w e v i v r H ow t o su April-June 2015
Lots for Easter
Gifts, ideas and egg hunts galore!
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Family friendly events in your area
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Welcome to the new look Lots for Tots! Yes we’ve had a makeover and we are very excited to launch our fresh new magazine.
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Gifts, ideas and egg hunts galore!
Lots on Local
Family friendly events in your area
Lots on Weekly Find your nearest toddler groups & under 5’s classes
It’s not just the magazine that has had a spring clean, it’s also the website. You can now submit event or toddler group listings straight to the site, update previous information or book online advertising. Take a look at www.lotsfortots.co.uk/staffordshire. There is so much going on in Staffordshire & Sutton Coldfield over the next few months. Of course we have all the Easter Egg hunts, trails, decorating etc, Easter holiday entertainment, there’s also May Bank Holidays, May Half Term fun and Father’s Day on Sunday 21st June. You can rely on Lots for Tots to inspire you with places to go & things to do with your little ones. If you contact an advertiser, please tell them that you saw it in Lots for Tots as this really helps our advertisers to know that the magazine works!
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83,000 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.
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Lots on Local... March-April Sat 28th March-Wed 15th April
Easter Eggstravaganza!
National Forest Adventure Farm, Tatenhill, Burton DE13 9SJ Hop aboard the Easter Eggspress to the woodland trail - can you find the Easter bunny? There’s Easter craft sessions plus the giant Wild and Woolly bouncy castle. You can bottle feed the newborn lambs and give the chicks a gentle stroke- all included within the ticket price. Take a ride on the tractor and trailer ride and on the way look out for the spring chums. The Funfield will be open for acres of outdoor play including go karts, jumping pillows and crazy golf. Indoors there’s 3 levels of the latest play equipment, including demon drop slides and lots of giant Lego. Open 10am - 6pm everyday www.adventurefarm.co.uk Sat 28th March 10am-5pm
Easter Egg Trail
Sutton Park Visitors Centre, Park Rd, B74 2YT Take part in the self-led Easter activities aimed at families with younger children. 0121 464 8728 Sat 28th March-Wed 15th April
Easter Trail at Beacon Park
Lichfield WS13 6QZ Follow the Easter themed trail round beautiful Beacon Park to solve the clues and claim your small prize. www.lichfieldhistoricparks.co.uk Sun 29th March 11.30am, 3pm, 6.30pm
Sing-a-Long-a Frozen
New Alexandra Theatre Birmingham A full film screening of Disney’s Frozen with lyrics on screen. Introduced by a live host who will show you how to use your free prop bag and warm up your singing voices before you sit back and Let it Go. You the audience are the stars. Age recommendation 5+ www.atgtickets.com 4
Tue 31st March-Sun 16th April
Shrek the Musical
Birmingham Hippodrome B5 4TB Join our unlikely hero and his loyal steed Donkey as they embark on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona from a fire breathing, love sick dragon. Featuring all new songs as well as cult Shrek anthem I’m a Believer, SHREK THE MUSICAL brings all the much-loved DreamWirks characters to life, live on stage, in an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza. Join the adventure! Box Office 0844 338 5000 Wed 1st-Sun 5th April
Disney on Ice Magical Ice Festival LG Arena, Perimeter Road, Birmingham B40 1NT In a new twist on fairytale fun, comical segments from everyone’s favourite Disney characters set the scene for the show stopping on-ice stories of princesses Ariel, Rapunzel and Belle. Plus, enjoy a special appearance by Anna and Elsa from the Academy Award® winning and number one animated feature film of all time, Disney’s Frozen! www.gentingarena.co.uk 0844 338 8000 Fri 3rd-Sun 19th April
Easter Fun on the Farm
Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge ST19 5RE In addition to the farm’s usual attractions there’s the chance to help bottle feed our friendly lambs, meet the Easter Bunny, a fun Easter Egg hunt, egg & spoon races and some great seasonal craft activities in the indoor play room – plus our brand new nature trail to explore. The farm will then be open weekends and school holidays right the way through until the end of October. Admission: Child £2.50; Adult £4.50 – Grandparents & under 2s free! - Please note additional charge for trailer ride, pony rides and some seasonal activities. www.lowerdraytonfarm.co.uk
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Capture tiny hands and feet for ever! Clay imprints, 3D impressions and prints on pots! Call to book an appointment or to discuss options.
The Promenade, Barton Marina, Barton under Needwood, DE13 8DZ
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Lots on Local... April Easter Weekend
Easter Carnival
Blithbury Reindeer Lodge, Uttoxeter Rd, Blithbury, Rugeley WS15 3HY All the fun of the fair at Blithbury’s Easter Carnival. For more information visit: www.blithburyreindeerlodge.co.uk Fri 3rd-Mon 6th April
Easter at the Estate
Shugborough Estate, Milford ST17 0XB Easter egg trail, spring flowers, baking, easter trails, spring babies & other outdoor fun. www.shugborough.org.uk Fri 3rd April 11am-1pm & 2.30-4.30pm
The Basil Brush Show
Stafford Gatehouse Theatre ST16 2LT A show for all the family. You’ll also be able to meet Basil and Mr Stephen afterwards! www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk Sat 4th-Mon 6th April 11.30am-4pm
Castle Egg Hunt at Tamworth Castle
Tamworth B79 7NA Can you help Ruby the Tamowrth dragon find her eggs? Plenty of hands-on activities for all ages. www.tamworthcastle.co.uk Sun 5th-Mon 6th April 10am-5pm
Easter Family Weekend
National Brewery Centre, Horminglow St, Burton on Trent DE14 1NG Bring the kids for Free! A brilliant line up of family entertainment – including: Up to 14 Shire Horses and Drays. Easter Egg Trail. Punch & Judy Show. Sheep racing. Fire Engines. BBQ & Carvery. Vintage tractors & Farm animals. Entry £5 per adult. www.nationalbrewerycentre.co.uk Mon 6th April 11am-3pm
Discovery Day, WW1 Trench Tour and Easter Trail Staffordshire Regimental Museum, Whittington Barracks, Lichfield WS14 9PY Includes an Easter Trail and children’s art activity. Make a chick or bunny to take home. 6
Uniform and weapon handling, interactive activities & tours of the WWI trench system makes this a great event for all of the family. www.staffordshireregimentmuseum.com Thu 9th-Fri 10th April
The Snail and the Whale Stafford Gatehouse Theatre ST16 2LT Family show with story-telling, live music & lots of laughs. www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk Mon 13th April 11am & 2.30pm
The Basil Brush Show
Lichfield Garrick Theatre Sing along with Basil and Mr Stephen and listen to Basil’s ‘bedtime’ story, of course often interrupted by a naughty uncontrollable Basil! A show for all the family. www.lichfieldgarrick.com Tue 14th April
Pinocchio
Lichfield Garrick Theatre This timeless tale is brought vividly to life in a brand new show, with more sing a long songs, plenty of participation and fun for all the family. www.lichfieldgarrick.com Sat 18th April
First Stages- By the Riverbank Birmingham Rep, Broad St, Birmingham B1 2EP A multi-sensory adventure inspired by The Wind In The Willows. For ages 3 to 6 www.birmingham-rep.co.uk Sun 19th April 10am-4pm
Craft Fair
Hoar Park, nr Ansley, Nuneaton CV10 0QU Sun 19th April 11am-3pm
Spring Fair
Walmley Community Hall, Sutton Coldfield B76 1NP Crafts & gifts, fun & games, raffle, coffee & cake, face painting. Free admission
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Roll up, roll up!
All the fun of the fair comes to Blithbury Reindeer Lodge this Easter weekend as we host Eas egg ter eer our very own Easter carnival, with a Blithbury twist! hun ind ed e R t Don pir For dates and prices on this and our other events, and k ins es ride ey m a g s to book tickets, visit www.blithburyreindeerlodge.co.uk
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April-May
Sat 25th April 10am-3pm
Bump to Five Show
The Gateway Centre, Derbyshire County Cricket Ground, Grandstand Road, DE21 6AF Lots for Tots brings you the 6th annual Bump to Five show, with 70+stands, entertainment, free mini class sessions, lots to see and do for parents and children. FREE Entry if you pre-register online. Chance to win £50 Intu Derby voucher when you pre-register. www.bumptofive.co.uk Tel: 08456 436 831 Email info@bumptofive.co.uk Sat 25th April 10am-12pm
Science on Saturdays- Beautiful Butterflies
Erasmus Darwin House, Beacon Street, Lichfield WS13 7AD Find out about butterflies by handling live moths, unravelling cocoons and – nature permitting – see some emerging from cocoons. Booking advised. www.erasmusdarwin.org Sat 2nd May 11.30am-6pm
Family Fun Day
Uttoxeter Racecourse, Wood Lane ST14 8BD Celebrate the bank holiday with seven thrilling races, Peppa Pig, Archie the Horse, fairground rides and much more! www.uttoxeter-racecourse.co.uk Sat 2nd May
First Stages- Open House Birmingham Rep, Broad St, Birmingham B1 2EP We invite the very young to discover our house’s kitchen, living room & bathroom. Interactive performance, music, puppets & other surprises. Wander around the house at your own pace. If you need to take time out for doing those things that babies need to do, you can. Suitable for age 6 months-2 years. www.birmingham-rep.co.uk 8
Mon 4th May 10am-4pm
Country Fair
Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge ST19 5RE This May Day Bank Holiday why not come along to Lower Drayton Farm and enjoy a flavour of countryside activities. Try your hand at archery, clay pigeon shooting and fly fishing; learn about birds of prey and falconry, watch a model aircraft display and see vintage tractors in action before browsing the trade stands and enjoying the fun fair. Entry £7 adult / £3 child including access to fun farm attraction (fun fair rides extra). Parking free. www.lowerdraytonfarm.co.uk Mon 4th May 11.30am-4pm
Story Telling at the Castle
Tamworth Castle B79 7NA Tales of Knights, dragons and princesses in the surroundings of a real Medieval Castle. Meet Ruby the Tamworth Castle dragon, dress-up or get hands-on with craft actvities. www.tamworthcastle.co.uk Sat 9th May, 10.30am - 12.30pm
St Wystan’s Early Years Open Morning St Wystan’s School & Nursery, High Street, Repton, DE65 6GE Feed your child’s imagination - come and see the fabulous Nursery and Kindergarten and meet the staff. All welcome. For more information call:01283 703258 Email: head@stwystans.org.uk Sun 17th May 10am-4pm
Craft Fair
Hoar Park, nr Ansley, Nuneaton CV10 0QU Sat 23rd - Sun 31st May
Wild and Deadly Week
National Forest Adventure Farm, Tatenhill, Burton, DE13 9SJ There’ll be some unusual animals to the Farm so come along to stroke a spider, hug a bug and cradle a snake! If you’re an animal lover this is not to be missed. Plus there’s three levels of the latest indoor play including the dreaded drop slides, plus the funfield with
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Muddy Good Fun
Tel:
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01283 815588
FFriendly riendly Animals • Nature Trail Woodland Walk • Adventure Playground Summer Maize Maze • Farm Trailer Ride s Pony Ride s • Se asonal Fun • Craf ts & more!
www.littlemonstersdaynursery.com High quality, private day nursery Full & part-time care & education for babies & children from 3 months Government funding for 2-4 yr olds Fresh, home-cooked food Excellent indoor & outdoor spaces Main Rd, Anslow, Burton On Trent, DE13 9QE
Open weekends & school holidays Easter > late Oct Visit www.lowerdraytonfarm.co.uk for times & admission info
There’s so much to discover at
St. Wystan’s School and Nursery
Independent Day School and Nursery for Girls and Boys 21/2 to 11 years of age High Street Repton Derbyshire DE65 6GE 01283 703258 www.stwystans.org.uk
Our next Open Morning: 9th May 2015 10.30am -12.30pm, all welcome! T: 08456 436 874 E: staffordshire@lotsfortots.co.uk
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Lots on Local... May-June jumping pillows and go karts to name a few. Open 10am - 6pm everyday www.adventurefarm.co.uk Sun 24th May 12-6pm
Family Fun Day
Uttoxeter Racecourse, Wood Lane ST14 8BD Celebrate the bank holiday with seven thrilling races, Peppa Pig, Archie the Horse, fairground rides and much more! www.uttoxeter-racecourse.co.uk Mon 25th May
Bank Holiday Animal Racing Shugborough Estate, Milford ST17 0XB We will be racing sheep, ducks and guinea pigs throughout the day. www.shugborough.org.uk Tue 26th May 2-3pm
Wildlife Watch Family Activities Rosliston Forestry Centre DE12 8JX Explore the site looking for spring birds, beasts and flowers. Bring your camera to photograph what you find. £2.50 .No pre booking required. Meet in the classroom. Contact 01283 535039 Wed 27th May
The New Adventures of Puss in Boots Lichfield Garrick Theatre Music, Magic and mayhem abound as this clever Cat comes out on top. With sing a long songs and audience participation, it’s a purrrrrrrrrfect treat for all the family. www.lichfieldgarrick.com Wed 27th-Thu 28th May
Staffordshire County Show Weston Rd, Stafford ST18 0BD A great day out for all the Family. Local produce, crafts and enjoy a whole host of family activities, displays and performances. www.staffscountyshowground.co.uk Every Weekend in June
Summer Magic Shows
National Forest Adventure Farm, Tatenhill, Burton, DE13 9SJ 10
Calling all Magicians’ apprentices! Join the incredible illusionist for a mindbending magic show, you might even pick up some tricks to wow your friends and family- don’t forget your magic wand! Every day on the Farm there’s acres of fun… Take a ride on the tractor and trailer ride and look out for our Spring chums along the way. The Funfield will be open for acres of outdoor play including go karts, jumping pillows and crazy golf. Indoors there’s 3 levels of the latest in indoor play including demon drop slides and giant Lego. Open 10am - 6pm everyday www.adventurefarm.co.uk Sat 6th June 10am-12pm
Science on Saturdays- How to fly across the Atlantic
Erasmus Darwin House, Beacon Street, Lichfield WS13 7AD Finding our way by land, sea & air. Meet a jumbo jet pilot to discover how we navigate with modern technology! Explore how we can find our way using old-fashioned methods, from plants, to stars to mapping and compasses. www.erasmusdarwin.org Sun 14th June 2.30-4.20pm
Nearly New Baby & Kids Sale
Boley Park, Lichfield WS14 9XU Buyers get excellent quality, pre-loved clothes, toys, baby equipment at a fraction of the high street cost. Buyers Admission £1.50 Children Free. www.mommasandshoppers.co.uk Sun 14th June
RAF Cosford Air Show Royal Air Force Museum, Cosford, Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 8UP As well as the flying display and static aircraft there is a children’s fun fair and Sunday market. Plenty to do inside with our indoor craft fair and the RAF Museum Cosford, entry is included. www.cosfordairshow.co.uk
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We sell quality outdoor clothing and accessories for children
We are always happy to offer advice on what will best suit your needs. We are passionate about the outdoors and helping to get our children outside more Come rain
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Library Sessions Storytime (under 5’s) Brereton Shenstone Stafford
2.15-2.45 10.30-11 11-11.30
Mon Fri Tue
Play & Stay
Barton u N’wood 10.15-11.45 2nd Wed of Mth Heath Hayes 2.30-4 Thu
Toddler/Tot Time (crafts) Burntwood Burton on Trent Cannock Shenstone
Toy Library
10.30-11.15 9.45-10.30 10-10.45 10-10.45
Barton under Needwood Burton on Trent
Tue Wed Fri Thu Wed Wed
Baby Bounce & Rhyme (under 3’s) Baswich Brereton Burntwood Burton on Trent
Cannock Heath Hayes Hednesford Holmecroft Lichfield Norton Canes Penkridge Rising Brook Rugeley Shenstone Stafford Sutton Coldfield Tamworth
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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 10-10.30 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
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Lots on Local... June-July Sun 21st June 10am-4pm
Fri 3rd July
Craft Fair
Baby Elephant Parade
Hoar Park, nr Ansley, Nuneaton CV10 0QU
Lichfield WS13 7LD Follow the trail of Baby Elephants displayed across the city. www.lichfieldfestival.org
Sun 21st June 12-3pm
Father’s Day Pork Bap and Beer Erasmus Darwin House, Beacon Street, Lichfield WS13 7AD Treat dad to a lovely pork bap and local ale in our relaxing Herb Garden (weather permitting)! Free entry. www.erasmusdarwin.org
Fri 3rd-Sun 12th July
The Lichfield Festival
Lichfield WS13 7LD 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
Wed 1st-Thu 2nd July
Octonauts and the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure Lichfield Garrick Theatre Visit amazing underwater worlds full of adventure, with surprises around every corner, in this action-packed, musical interactive new stage show. www.lichfieldgarrick.com
Event details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change. Please check with the event organiser before setting out.
Interiors
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Antiques, Soft Furnishing, Weddings Floristry and Wood-burners, Airbrush Techniques for Bikes with Classes, The Collection Giftware, Curtains & Blinds. Bespoke Wooden Furniture, Pine & Shabby Chic.
Interests
Giftware & Toys, Art, Photogaphy, Fairies, Candles, Needlework & Bunting to order, Florist, Wood-turning.
Food
air Craft AFpril 19th May 17th June 21st – 4 10
Licensed Restaurant, Chocolate Shop, Tea Rooms Cupcakes & Celebration Cakes.
Fashion
Knitwear, Jewellery, Handbags.
Fun
The Children’s Farm & Parties, Pets Corner.
Open all year ear (inc Bank Holida Holiday Holidays) Tuesday to Sunday 10am-5pm Tel: 024 7639 4433 www.hoar-park.co.uk B4114 Nr Ansley, Nuneaton, Warwickshire CV10 0QU 12
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Do you love Lots for Tots? An amazing opportunity to work from home around your family & be your own boss Lots for Tots South Staffordshire franchise is for sale. We are looking for a parent that lives in Burton, Lichfield, Cannock or Stafford to be the new Editor. You will need: • Experience in design, sales, marketing or running a business • Keen admin skills • An eye for design • No other work commitments
and the cost is £4k. You receive full training, head office support and friendly neighbouring franchisees! You are investing in a business that has huge growth potential. All the hard work of setting up the company has been done, all it needs is the right person with the drive to grow it. For more information contact Head Office. e: franchise@lotsfortots.co.uk t: 08456 436 831
The franchise is a 5 year contract
Relax and enjoy a perfect family holiday at our award winning lodge holiday park in the Peak District. Book a short break between 13 April and 13 July (Excludes 22 – 31 May) and
receive one free family ticket to Little Monkeys Play Centre.
To claim say ‘Lots for Tots’ when asked “How did you hear about us?”
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Indoor & outdoor play areas Fantastic indoor swimming pool Family friendly restaurant Discounts at local attractions
or visit our website at
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Stafford & Cannock
Most classes are Term-Time only
Armitage Bump & Baby Group 10am-12pm Mon Play & Stay 1-2.30pm Tue Armitage Toddler Group 1-2.45pm Thu Armitage Village Hall
Brereton Family Focus 9.30-11.30am Tue
Brereton Community Centre
Brocton Mother & Toddler 10am-11.30am Wed Brocton Village Hall
Boney Hay Bright Stars Playgroup 9.30-11.30am Mon Boney Hay Children’s Centre
Cannock Bambinos Toddler Group
9.30-11.30am Mon/Wed/Fri Avon Business & Leisure Centre
diddi dance 10-10.45am Tue Free trial class Avon Business & Leisure Centre
Baby Rhyme 10-11am Tue
Salvation Army Playgroup 9.30-11.30am Mon
Salvation Army
Family Focus 9.30-11.30am Wed Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall Little Friends 10am-12pm 3rd Fri of Mth Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Rd
Huntingdon Play & Stay 10-11.30am Mon Huntingdon Children’s Centre
Norton Canes Family Focus 9.30-11.30 Fri Norton Canes Children’s Centre
Rugeley 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 Centre
Stafford Holistic Horizons Baby Massage (8wk-8 mth)
Bridgetown Children’s Centre
Bookings only- see advert
Grandparent & Toddler 9.30-11.30am Wed Cannock Children’s Centre
Little Doves 9.30-10.15am Mon 1.30-3.30pm Thu
Fun Start Stay & Play 1.15-2.45pm Wed/Fri St Barnabus Church, Hampton St
Chuckle Journey 10-11.30am Mon
Doxey Tuneful Tots 10-11.30am Tue Sutton Centre
Hednesford Childminder Drop In 9.30-11am Mon Hednesford Children’s Centre 14
Waterhouses Community Bungalow
North End Community Centre, Holmcroft Road Call 07837 741510 to book
Bumps & Babies 10am-12pm Mon Breastfeeding Group 1.30-3pm Mon
Stafford Children’s Ctr, Faraday Rd
Cafe Tots 11-2pm Mon-Fri Rising Brook Cafe, Rising Brook Church Development & Play 1-2.30pm 1st Tue of month Stafford Children’s Centre, Faraday Road FREE
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Stafford & Cannock
Most classes are Term-Time only
Praise and Play 10-11am Every other Wed St Mary’s Church
Chuckle & Chat 10.45-11.45am Wed
North End Community Centre, Holmcroft Rd Call 07837 741510 to book
Chuckle Mess 1.15-2.30pm Wed
Stafford Children’s Centre, Faraday Road Call 07837 741510 to book
Weeping Cross Post Natal Group 1.30pm-3pm Wed Weeping Cross Health Ctr
Stafford Twins Group 9.30-11.30am Thu Stafford Children’s Centre, Faraday Road
Sticky Fingers 9.45-11.30am Thu Stafford Baptist Church
Walton on the Hill Berkswich Parent & Toddler 1.30-3pm Tue
Methodist Church Hall
Baby Massage Classes Learn a full body massage routine that will: • Enhance the bond with your baby • Improve your baby’s body awareness and coordination • Address common problems such as colic, wind and constipation • Help your baby to relax
Jenny is trained to the highest standards in infant massage teaching and offers baby massage teaching in a group class environment or on a one-to-one basis in your home. Based in South Stafford. Suitable for babies from 8 weeks to pre-crawling.
Contact Jenny now: 07941185721 jenny@holistichorizons.co.uk www.facebook.com/ holistichorizonstherapies @holistic_jenny
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Class & group details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change. Please check with the event organiser before setting out. Join us on the 3rd Friday of each month for themed fun, learning and friendship. Enjoy toys, sand play, stories, crafts and more! £3 per child inc snack for child and drink for adult. 10am - 12pm
For details call 01543 877 666 or email museumofcannockchase@wlct.org
Valley Road, Hednesford, Cannock WS12 1TD
Lots for Tots South Staffordshire franchise is for sale. If you live in Burton, Stafford, Cannock, Lichfield, or Tamworth Email franchise@lotsfortots.co.uk
for further details
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Lichfield & Tamworth
Most classes are Term-Time only
Bolehall Ankermoor Stay & Play 9.15-11am Wed
Ankermoor School
Burntwood
Tamworth St Leonard’s Church Parent & Toddler Group 9.15-11.15am Tue, Church Hall, Wigginton
Moorgate Babies and Toddler 1-3pm Tue
Moorgate Primary School
Hammerwich Toddler 10am-12pm/1-3pm Mon
Tots Library 9.30-10.30am Wed
Little Lambs Parent & Carer
Mini Me’s Mother & Toddler Group
Burntwood Institute
10-11.30am Mon/ Fri Redwood Community Centre, Aspen Grove
Play Time 1.30-3pm Fri
Springhill Children’s Centre
Glascote Early Words Together 10-11am Tue/1-2pm Wed
Glascote Library
Leyfields
Wilnecote Library
9.30-11.30am Fri (fortnightly) Elford Village Hall
Whittington Tree Tots Woodland Playgroup 10.30am – 12pm Mon Fisherwick Wood
Lichfield Parent & Toddlers 10-11.30am Thu Whittington Village Hall
Stay & Play 9.15-11.15 Fri Coton Green Primary School
Lichfield diddi dance 10-10.45am Mon
St Chads Church Hall, WS13 7HD Free trial class
Christchurch Under 5s 1.30-3pm Mon Martin Heath Hll, Christchurch Ln 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. Booking essential
TinyTalk Baby Signing Wed 10-11am Tesco Extra Community Room TinyTalk Baby Signing 1-2pm Fri
Darwin Hall
Lichfield Twins Club 1-3pm Fri (1st & 3rd of mth) Charnwood Children’s Ctr 16
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Burton on Trent
Most classes are Term-Time only
Barton
u Needwood
Stapenhill
Parent & Toddler 10.45am-12pm Mon
Jump for Joy 9.30-11.30am Mon St Peter’s Church, Stanton Rd
St James’ Parent & Toddler 9-11am Tue/Thu
Twins Group 10-11.30am Mon Harvey Girls 12-2pm Mon (Under 21’s Mums) Kiddie Winks 10am-12pm Tue/Fri First Steps 9.30-11.15am Wed
Christadelphian Church, 1 Park Rd
St James’ Church Hall
Barton Toddler Group 9.15-11am Thu Barton Children’s Centre
Branston Parent & Toddler 9.45-11.15am Tue Branston Village Hall
Burton on Trent Make it Monday 10am-12pm Brewhouse Theatre FREE
Breastfeeding Drop In Cafe 11.30-12.30 Mon Waterloo St Children’s Centre
All Saints Parent & Toddler 9.30-11.30am Mon Church Hall, Branston Rd
Harvey Girls 3.30-5.30pm Wed (under 21s Mums) Queen St Community Centre
St Mary’s & St Mowden’s Toddler 10am-12pm Wed, Church Hall, Guild St
Anslow Parent & Toddler 1.30-3.15pm Thu Village Hall
Stay and Play 9.30-11.30am Fri East Staffs Children Centre
Draycott in the Clay Tots Corner Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Wed Village Hall
Rolleston on Dove
Hill St Health Centre, Hill St
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 Centre
Baby & Toddler 10-11.30am Tue/Fri St Mary’s Church Hall, Hillfield Ln Stretton Pram Club 1.30-3pm Tue Main Street, Walton on Trent
Parent & Toddler 2-3pm Fri
Walton on Trent C of E Primary
Winshill Umbrella Club 9.30-11.15 Mon Harvey Girls 11am-1pm Tue/ Fri (Under 21’s Mums) Mini Me’s 1-2.30pm Thu Dads 4 Dads Group 10am-12pm Sat
Winshill Resource Centre
Tums to Tots drop in 9.30-11.30am Tue Winshill Mini Fun Factory 10-11.30am Wed Winshill Methodist Church
Tots n Dots 9.15-11am Thu Gospel Hall, Hawfield Lane Little Gems 1-3pm Fri
Winshill Children’s Centre
Rolleston Playgroup 10-11.30am Tue/Fri 0-3.5yr Rolleston Club, Burnside
Class & group details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change. Please check with the event organiser before setting out.
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Sutton Coldfield
Most classes are Term-Time only
Sutton Coldfield
Rhythm Time Thu
9.30am (18 mth+) 10.45am (0-2yr) Chester Road Baptist Church
9.30am (2yr8mth-5yr) 10.10am (walk-3yr) 10.50am (0-walk) 11.35am (additional needs) Mere Green Community Centre
Britwell Playgroup 9.30-11.30am Mon
Little Lights Baby & Toddler Group
Stay & Play 10-11.30am Mon (under 3’s) Emmanuel Church Hall, Birmingham Rd
Rainbow Rhyme (Mixed age)
TinyTalk Mon
Wylde Green United Reform Ch
Parent & Toddler Group 10am-12pm Mon
Falcon Lodge Chapel, Reddicap Heath Road
Parent & Toddler Group
9.30-11.30am Tue/Thu Four Oaks Methodist Church
9.45-11.15am Thu St Michael’s Church Hall, Boldmere
Thu 10-10.45am St John’s Church Hall
Newhall Birmingham Buddies Breastfeeding Support 10-11.30am Thu
New Hall Children’s Centre, Langley Hall Drive B75 7NQ
Rhythm Time Tue
The Milk Bar Breastfeeding Support
TinyTalk 10-11am Tue (0-2 yr)
Rhythm Time Thu 1.30pm (sitting-3yr)
TinyTalk 1.30-2.30pm (0-2 yr) Tue Holland House Children’s Centre
Mother & Toddlers 2.15-3.15pm Thu Evangelical Church, Egerton Rd
10am/ 1.15pm (Walk-3yr) 10.40/ 11.25am/ 2pm (0-walk) Mere Green Community Centre
Streetly Children’s Centre, Foley Rd East
10-11.30am Thu The Hub, Mere Green Community Centre, Mere Green Road B75 5BT Brambles Children’s Centre, Yew Tree
Young Parents Group 1.30-3pm Tue
Little Ducklings Stay n Play 9.15-11am Fri Brampton Hall Community Ctr, New Oscott
Rhythm Time Wed
TinyTalk Fri 9.30-10.30am (0-2yrs) 10.45-11.45am (18mth+) Four Oaks Methodist Church
Rhythm Time Wed
Rhythm Time Fri
Holland House Buddies Breastfeeding Support
Rhythm Time Sat
Mere Green Community Ctr
10am/ 11.20am (Walk-3yr) 10.40am (0-walk) Carpenter’s Arms, Boldmere 10.50am (Walk-3yr) 11.30am/12.15pm (0-walk) Mere Green Community Centre
12.30-2.30pm 3rd Wed of mth Holland House Children’s Centre, Holland Road B72 1RE
Rainbow Rhyme
1-1.45pm (babies) Wed 10-10.45am (mixed age) Fri 11-11.45am (toddlers) Fri Streetly Children’s Centre 18
9.50am (2yr8mth-5yr) 10.30/ 11.50am (walk-3yr) 11.10am (0-walk) Ramada Hotel, Penns Lane, Walmley 9.45am (2yr8mth-5yr) 10.30am (walk-3yr) 11.15am (sitting-3yr) 1.30+ party bookings Mere Green Community Centre
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