Issue 10
January-March 2016
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We welcome new classes Baby Sensory & Bravo Bambino as well as the latest classes with TinyTalk, Puddle Ducks, Rhythm Time & Rainbow Rhyme. We have events covering February Half Term, Mother’s Day & with Easter being so early this year, we’ve included a sneaky peak. It’s the perfect time of year to go the theatre we’ve listed all the local age-appropriate shows for you. As always the National Forest Adventure Farm is working hard to bring you fantastic events for the Half Term + save 10% when you book online. Talking of Mother’s Day, take a look at www.rebecca-louise.co.uk for some beautiful gift ideas with an exclusive 30% off for Lots for Tots readers (Daddies... some excellent inspiration here!). Paint a ot is a fun & personal way to say “I love you Mummy”. Drop in to The Mug Tug at Barton Marina or Crackpotz Cafe in Alrewas to get making memories. Or perhaps a maternity photo session is the ideal gift for Mum to be? Check out Firefly Photography’s deal opposite.
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January-February
Wed 20th - Sun 24th January
The Snowman
Birmingham Rep Theatre, Broad St, Birmingham B1 2EP Based on Raymond Brigg’s much-loved book and featuring Howard Blake’s classic song Walking In The Air. Backstage tour on 23rd January- Meet the Snowman. Box Office 0121 236 4455 www.birmingham-rep.co.uk Sat 23rd January 2pm
The Elves & the Shoemakers Brewhouse Arts Centre, Union St, Burton upon Trent DE14 1EB Live music, puppetry, physical storytelling and plenty of Elf magic. Ages 3-7 and their family & friends. Pre-show workshop at 12pm £2 adults free. Box Office 01283 508100 www.brewhouse.co.uk Sat 23rd January 10am-12pm
Family Wildlife Walk
Cafe, Branston Water Park, Burton upon Trent, DE14 3HD FREE EVENT Bring the family and join us on a walk around the Lake. You’ll get the chance to spot and identify the Winter visiting Wildfowl at this site and learn more about how to look after our birds during winter. There will be lots of activities to try to keep everyone entertained including a Nature Trail, Bug Hunts and Bird Bingo as well as craft activities including Smelly Cocktails, Bird feeders and Nature Crowns. 01889 880106 www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk Thu 28th - Sun 31st January
Robinson Crusoe & the Pirates Prince of Wales Theatre, Cannock All round family entertainment. Children are encouraged to help fight the pirates. A prize for the best dressed pirate & fairy per night. Ticket Secretary 07968 757820 Thu 4th - Fri 5th February
The Gruffalo’s Child
Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate St, 4
Stafford ST16 2LT One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s child ignores her father’s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist... does he? Ages 3+. Box Office 01785 619080 www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk Sat 6th February 10am-12pm
A voyage in the Star Ship Erasmus: setting out to explore the universe Erasmus Darwin House, Beacon St, Lichfield A fascinating workshop, taking your first steps in to space. www.erasmusdarwin.org Sun 7th February 2-3.30pm
2nd Generation Nearly New Baby & Children’s Sale Curborough Community Centre, Lichfield Entry £1 refreshments available. Sat 13th - Sun 21st February 10am-6pm
Half Term at National Forest Adventure Farm
National Forest Adventure Farm, Tatenhill, Burton, DE13 9SJ Spring has sprung at the farm. This February half term meet the new baby animals on the Farm. You can bottle feed lambs and even get the chance to SEE a lamb being born in our Lambing Live area. Also there will be live shows created just for the Farm and you can join in our sing-a-longs. Save 10% when you book online. Tel: 01283 533933 www.adventurefarm.co.uk Sat 13th February
Cinder-ella
Birmingham Rep Theatre, Broad St, Birmingham B1 2EP Suitable for age 3+. With imaginative puppetry, sign language and even an aria, Krazy Kat’s mastery of visual storytelling bristles with creativity and ingenuity. Box Office 0121 236 4455 www.birmingham-rep.co.uk
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February
Sat 13th - Fri 19th February 11.30-4pm
Mon 15th - Sun 21st February
Dragon Hunt
Snow White
Tamworth Castle Visitors are invited to help search for Ruby the Dragon & participate in activities to make her happy. Be on guard against the dragon catcher who will try to trick you into helping them capture Ruby. www.tamworthcastle.co.uk
Sutton Coldfield Town Hall, Upper Clifton Rd By the Jaguar Charity Pantomime Society. Box Office 0121 464 8990
Sat 13th - Sun 21st February
FREE Minature Train Trips
Trentham Gardens ST14 8AX Free this February Half Term. Garden entrance fees apply. Tel: 01782 6466646 www.trentham.co.uk Sat 13th - Sun 21st February
Lambing Live at Lower Drayton Farm Penkridge, Stafford ST19 5RE Help feed the new lambs & enjoy in all the farm’s usual activities. www.lowerdraytonfarm.co.uk
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Tue 16th - Sat 20th February
The Sleeping Beauty
Brewhouse Arts Centre, Union St, Burton upon Trent DE14 1EB Pantomime by Burton Amateur Stage Entertainers. Box Office 01283 508100 www.brewhouse.co.uk Wed 17th February 10am-12pm
Kraftiz Drop-In Session
Rosliston Forestry Centre, Burton Rd, Rosliston, Swadlincote DE12 8JX Adults and Children welcome. ÂŁ2.50 pp. 01283 480272 or 07971 268943.
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Cinder-ella
Lichfield Garrick Theatre, Castle Dyke, Lichfield WS13 6HR Imaginative silliness with inventive puppetry, sign language, opera tunes & an aria. Features fully integrated Sign Language. Box Office 01543 412121 www.lichfieldgarrick.com Sat 5th March - Thu 7th April
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Out of the Box
Brewhouse Arts Centre, Union St, Burton upon Trent DE14 1EB A sensory experience offering a fun & friendly environment designed to stimulate the senses through exploration & play. For under 5’s & young children with special educational needs. www.brewhouse.co.uk Sat 5th March 2pm
Count Duckula: The Jewels of Duckula Prince of Wales Theatre, Cannock This action packed adventure is perfect for all the family as you join Duckula, Nanny & Igor in a race against time to solve the clues & find the treasure. Box Office 01543 578 762 www.princeofwales.live Sat 12th March 11am-3pm
Fight, Flight & Fire!
Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Rd, Hednesford Science Medieval style - join is for a fun day of exploring catapults and projectiles used in the ancient art of combat. FREE entry. www.museumofcannockchase.org Sat 19th March 10am-12pm
Meet the Scientists
Erasmus Darwin House, Beacon St, Lichfield Workshop 10am-12pm & free drop in activities from 12pm-4pm. www.erasmusdarwin.org
Sat 19th March 11am & 2pm
Old Mother Hubbard
Lichfield Garrick Theatre, Castle Dyke, Lichfield WS13 6HR Old Mother Hubbard went to the cupboard to fetch her poor dog a bone, but when she got there, the cupboard was bare...Or was it? An ideal first theatrical experience for 3-6 year olds. Box Office 01543 412121 www.lichfieldgarrick.com Sat 19th March
Leek Food & Drink Festival Leek Town Centre ST13 5HH Leek Food & Drink Festival will be held throughout the town centre of Leek; pubs, cafes, boutique shops, along the main shopping street, market place & indoor Victorian market. www.leekfoodanddrink.co.uk Sun 20th March 2.30-4.30pm
Nearly New Baby & Kids Sale
Boley Park, Lichfield 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
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March
Thu 23rd March - Mon 4th April
Burton Children’s Easter Festival
Brewhouse Arts Centre, Union St, Burton upon Trent DE14 1EB Live Performances, FREE pre-show workshops at The Brewhouse, an Easter Egg Hunt across the town, fun hands on activities & street theatre at Burton Market Hall, family films at the Brewhouse, discover works of art & workshops in Burton’s parks plus lots more. www.brewhouse.co.uk Fri 25th March 10am-12pm
Easter Egg Painting
Forest Harvest, The Oaks, Upper Hoar Cross Road, Hadley End, Yoxall DE13 8PF For adults and children. Choose an egg from the hen house & cut a straw from the reed bed to blow your eggs. All equipment is provided plus a drink and biscuits to enjoy while watching the animals. www.forestharvest.co.uk Fri 25th March 2.30pm
Kessoku- Tales of Togetherness Brewhouse Arts Centre, Union St, Burton upon Trent DE14 1EB Physical theatre, puppetry, music & more for audiences of all ages. Particularly suitable for those with moderate learning disabilities,. Followed by a FREE Inclusive ‘Club Night’; An afternoon of music and dancing until 6pm. Box Office 01283 508100 www.brewhouse.co.uk Fri 25th March - Wed 6th April
Easter Fun on the Farm
Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge ST19 5RE Easter bunny, Easter egg hunt, take egg & spoon races, springtime crafts. www.lowerdraytonfarm.co.uk Sat 26th March 1.30pm
Grass
Brewhouse Arts Centre, Union St, Burton upon Trent DE14 1EB Children’s dance show aiming to inspire 8
audiences to look closely at the world around them, get mucky & play! Pre-show family activities 11.30am. £2 per Child (adults FREE) Box Office 01283 508100 www.brewhouse.co.uk Mon 28th March 9am-1pm
Easter Egg Hunt
Rosliston Forestry Centre, Burton Rd, Rosliston, Swadlincote DE12 8JX Follow our quiz around the site & hunt for the clues. Everyone will receive an egg and the overall winner will receive a larger prize also!! 01283 480272 or 07971 268943. Mon 28th March - Fri 8th April 11.30am-4pm
Egg Hunt
Tamworth Castle Help locate Ruby the Dragon’s eggs. Record them on a quiz sheet & hand into the shop for a reward. www.tamworthcastle.co.uk Fri 1st April 2.30pm
How the Koala Learnt to Hug Lichfield Garrick Theatre, Castle Dyke, Lichfield WS13 6HR For children aged three and above. Box Office 01543 412121 www.lichfieldgarrick.com Mon 4th April 2pm
Three Keepers
Brewhouse Arts Centre, Union St, Burton upon Trent DE14 1EB A story for the whole family. Performed completely without words, using a fast and funny blend of physical theatre, original music, inventive dance and slapstick comedy. Box Office 01283 508100 www.brewhouse.co.uk Wed 6th - Thu 7th April
Peppa Pig’s Surprise
Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate St, Stafford ST16 2LT The perfect theatre show for all pre-schoolers! Box Office 01785 619080 www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk
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Stafford & Cannock
Most classes are Term-Time only
Armitage
Doxey Tuneful Tots 10-11.30am Tue
Bump & Baby 10am-12pm Mon Play & Stay 1-2.30pm Tue Toddler Group 1-2.45pm Thu
Sutton Centre
Ridware Rascals 10-11.30am Fri
Baby Sensory
Armitage Village Hall
Ridware Village Hall, Uttoxeter Rd
Brocton Mother & Toddler 10-11.30 Wed
Brocton Village Hall
Childminder Stay & Play
9.30-11.30am Thu Western Springs Children’s Centre
Play & Stay 9.30-11 Thu/Fri Family Focus 9.30-11.30am Thu
Great Wyrley
St Paul’s Church Hall
10-11am/11.30-12.30pm Thu Methodist Church, Walsall Rd
Hednesford Salvation Army Playgroup
Stafford Little Doves 9.30-10.15am Mon 1.30-3.30pm Thu Waterhouses Community Bungalow
9.30-11.30am Mon Salvation Army
Bumps & Babies
9.30-11.30am Mon/Fri
Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall
1.30-3pm Mon
9.30-11am Wed
Little Friends 10am-12pm 3rd Fri of Mth, Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Rd
1-2.30pm Mon 9.45-11am Wed
Boney Hay Bright Stars Playgroup Get Messy & Dance
Horizon Single Parent Support 1-3pm Wed
Childminder Drop In
9.30-11.30am Thu Spark Burntwood, Chorley Rd
Cannock Bambinos Toddler Group
9.30-11.30am Mon/Wed/Fri Avon Business & Leisure Centre
Pirate Play @ SNAP Cannock
Any 2 hrs 10am-3pm Mon/Tue SNAP Playground, Pye Green Rd
Stay & Play 10-11.30am Fri Pye Green Community Ctr, Bradbury Lane
Cannock Chase Family Stay & Play
1.15-2.45pm Mon/Tue
Jellie Tots Stay & Play 9.30-11.30am Tue
Grandparents Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Wed Cannock Chase Children’s Ctr 10
10am-12pm Mon
Family Focus 9.30-11.30am Wed Breastfeeding Group
Development & Play
1-2.30pm 1st Tue of month
Stafford Twins Group
Hixon Jelly Beans, Bumps, Babies & Little Buddies 10am-12pm Thu Hixon Memorial Hall, High St
Little Haywood Bravo Bambino Thu
10-10.45am (6wk-18mth) 11-11.45am (18mth-4yr) Little Haywood Village Hall
Norton Canes Baby Stay & Play
(0-12mth) 10-11.30am Thu Norton Canes Children’s Centre
Rugeley Stay & Play 10-11.30 Tue/Thu Breastfeeding Support Group 11am-12.30pm Tue
Postnatal Group
Amy’s Story & Play
9.30-11.30am Thu Families First at Faraday Road
Cafe Tots 11am-2pm Mon-Fri Rising Brook Church Praise and Play
10-11am Alt Wed’s St Mary’s Church
Weeping Cross Postnatal Group 1.30pm-3pm Wed Weeping Cross Health Centre
Sticky Fingers 9.45-11.30am Thu Stafford Baptist Church
Mumsnbabes Baby & Toddler 9.30-11.30am Fri Weston Village Hall
Walton on the Hill Berkswich Parent & Toddler 1.30-3pm Tue Methodist Church Hall
11am-12.30pm Wed
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Lichfield & Tamworth
Most classes are Term-Time only
Burntwood Hammerwich Toddler
10am-12pm/1-3pm Mon Burntwood Institute
Little Lambs Parent/Carer
10-11.30am Mon/Fri Redwood Community Centre, Aspen Grove
Family Stay & Play
Emmanuel Toddlers
9.15-11.15am Tue Emmanuel Christian Centre, Netherstowe
Toddler Rhyme Time
10.30-11.30am Tue Lichfield Cathedral School FREE. Booking essential
Bravo Bambino Wed
Grandparent’s Playgroup
10-10.45am (6wk-18mth) 11-11.45am (18mth-4yr) Lichfield Library
Playtime Stay & Play
TinyTalk Baby Signing
9.30-11.30am Mon 1-3pm Mon
10-11.30am Tue Lunch Bunch 12.30-2.30pm Tue
Baby & Toddler Time
10-11am Wed Tesco Extra Community Room
Rhythm Time Thu
10am (toddler), 10.45am/12.15pm (baby) 11.30am (pre-school) Postnatal depression support Holiday Inn Express, Wall Island Baby Massage 1.30-2.30pm Thu WS14 0QP 10-11.30am Wed
Breastfeeding Cafe 1-2pm Wed PANDAS 10-11.30am Thu Childminder Playgroup 9.30-11.30am Fri
Stay & Play/Toy Library
(under 21 parents) 12-2pm Spark Burntwood, Springhill Academy, Mossbank Ave
Baby Sensory
Midday Mayhem
Lichfield Childminder Drop In 9.30-11.30am Mon
9.15-11.45am Fri Jigsaw Community Hub, 72 Dimbles Lane 10am/ 11.15am/ 12.45pm Fri Curborough Community Centre
Tamworth
Family Stay & Play 1-3pm Mon Activity Session International Women’s Group 9.15-11am Mon/ Wed 9.30-11.30am Tue Family Support Group Baby & Toddler Time 9-11am Fri 10-11.30am Wed
St Martin’s Church, Stonydelph
1-3pm Thu
Fazeley Parent & Tots
(under 21 parents) 1-3pm Thu Lichfield Twins Club 1.30-4 Fri Charnwood Children’s Centre, Purcell Ave
Activity Session 1-3pm Mon,
Old & Young Come & Play Bumps to Babes
Christchurch Under 5s
1.30-3pm Mon Martin Heath Hll, Christchurch Ln
9.30-11.15am Mon/ Fri Mill Lane Link, Fazeley 9.15-11.30am Fri Glascote Library
Activity Session
9.15-11.30am Tue/ Thu Belgrave Fire Station
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Baby Gurgles Sensory Play
1-2.30pm Tue/ Fri Fun to Talk 1-2.30pm Wed TinyTalk Baby Signing 1-2pm Leyfield’s Children’s Centre, Masefield Drive
Fit Tots 1-3pm Tue Parent & Tots Group
9.30-11.15am Wed Sacred Heart Church, Glascote Heath
TinyTalk Baby Signing
10-11am Wed (4 wk term) Hermitage Lane
Activity Session
12.30-2.30pm Wed St Francis Church, Leyfields
Baby Gurgles Sensory Play 1-2.30pm Wed/Thu Fun to Talk 9.30-11am Thu
Community Cafe Drop In
10am-12pm Fri Glascote Children’s Centre, Hawksworth
Dosthill Parent & Tots Group
9-11am Thu Dosthill Baptist Church, Cadogan Road
TinyTalk Signing
10-11am (movers/toddlers) 11.15am-12.15pm (baby) Dosthill Boys’ Club, Cadogan Rd
Mini Me’s Mother & Toddler 9.30-11.30am Fri (fortnightly) Elford Village Hall
Whittington Tree Tots Woodland Playgroup 10.30–12pm Mon Fisherwick Wood
Whittington Baby & Toddler 10-11.30am Thu Whittington Village Hall
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Burton on Trent
Most classes are Term-Time only
Barton u Needwood Parent & Toddler
10.45am-12pm Mon Christadelphian Church, Park Rd
St James’ Parent & Toddler 9-11am Tue/Thu St James’ Church Hall
TinyTalk Baby Signing
10-11am/ 11.15am-12.15pm Wed 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
Baby Sensory
10am/ 11/15am Tue Branston All Saints Church
Burton on Trent Breastmilk Mummies 10am-12pm Mon
Breastfeeding Support 11am-12pm Thu
Riverside Harvey Girls
(young mums) 12.30-2.30pm Thu Stay & Play 10-11.30am Fri East Staffs Children’s Ctr, Waterloo St
Polish Mums 1-3pm Mon/Fri Nature Tots 1.30-3pm Tue Harvey Girls (young mums)
St Mary’s & St Mowden’s Toddler 10am-12pm Wed, Church Hall, Guild St
Stretton
Anslow Parent & Toddler 1.30-3.15pm Thu Village Hall
Baby & Toddler
TinyTalk Baby Signing
10-11am/ 11.15am-12.15pm Fri Marston’s Sports Club
Puddle Ducks
Draycott
9.30-11.30am Wed Village Hall
Winshill Stay & Play 10-11.30 Mon Harvey Girls (young mums) 10.30-12.30pm Tue
Hilton
Chatter Tots
TinyTalk Baby Signing
10.30 –11.30am Tue Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane
Moira
10.30-11.30am Wed
Dads 4 Dads Group
10am-12pm Sat Winshill Resource Centre
Tums to Tots drop in 9.30-11.30am Tue
Baby Sensory
Winshill Mini Fun Factory
10am/ 11.15am Mon Moira Village Hall
10-11.30am Wed Winshill Methodist Church
Rolleston on Dove Rolleston Playgroup
10-11.30am Tue/Fri 0-3.5yr Rolleston Club, Burnside
Stapenhill
Make it Monday 10am-12pm
Twins Group 10-11.30am Mon Harvey Girls (young mums)
All Saints Parent & Toddler
Chatter Tots 1.30-2.30pm Wed
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Stretton Pram Club
in the Clay
Tots Corner Toddler Group
Jump for Joy 9.30-11.30am Mon St Peter’s Church, Stanton Rd
9.30-11.30am Mon Church Hall, Branston Rd
10-11.30am Tue/Fri St Mary’s Church Hall, Hillfield Lane
1.30-3pm Tue 9am-12pm Sat & Sun Main Street, Walton on Trent DW Sports, Unit 11 Middleway Pk Parent & Toddler 2-3pm Fri Walton on Trent C of E Primary
3-5pm Wed Queen St Community Centre
Brewhouse Theatre FREE
9.45-11.45am Fri Short Street Methodist Chapel
2-4pm Mon
Hill St Health Centre, Hill St
Tots n Dots 9.15-11am Thu Gospel Hall, Hawfield Lane
Class & group details are correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change. Please check with the event organiser before setting out.
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Most babies learn best when they see , hear, feel, touch, taste and smell Welcome to the magic of Baby Sensory. It is a world filled with light shows, music, glowing bouncy balls, bubbles, bells, songs, rainbows, puppets and tickly feathers. Our multi-award winning sessions run throughout South Derbyshire and Staffordshire – For more information call Vicky on 07870 962364, email derby@babysensory.co.uk or visit www.babysensory.com
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Join us at any point in the term
Join Puddle Ducks on a swimming journey that’s as unique as your child!
Contact your local team for more information tel: 01332 605729 visit: puddleducks.com derbyshire@puddleducks.com
We have the expertise Puddle Ducks classes are designed by swimming experts. Our teachers are especially trained to identify your own child’s stage of development, nurture confidence and unlock their potential to swim.
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Sutton Coldfield
Most classes are Term-Time only
Sutton Coldfield TinyTalk 9.30am (18 mth+), 10.45am (0-2yr) Mon
Chester Road Baptist Church, B73 5HU
Fitness Pursuit 4 Mums
Postnatal Coaching 9.30am Mon, 11am Wed Little Aston Recreational Park (Meet in car park)
Britwell Playgroup 9.30-11.30am Mon Wylde Green United Reform Ch Rainbow Rhyme 10-10.45am Mon (mixed age)
Leighswood Childcare, Broadmeadow, Aldridge
Stay & Play 10-11.30am Mon (under 3’s) Emmanuel Church Hall, Birmingham Rd
Parent & Toddler Group 10am-12pm Mon
Falcon Lodge Chapel, Reddicap Heath Road
Parent & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Tue/Thu Four Oaks Methodist Church
Rhythm Time Tue 9.50am (pre-school) 10.30am/1.20pm (toddler) 11.10/ 11.50am/ 2pm (baby) Mere Green Community Centre
Rainbow Rhyme 1.15-2pm (mixed age) Tue Brownhills Activity Centre
TinyTalk 1.30-2.30pm (0-2 yr) Tue Holland House Children’s Centre B72 1RE
New Hall Birmingham Buddies Breastfeeding Support 10-11.30am Thu
New Hall Children’s Centre, Langley Hall Drive B75 7NQ
The Milk Bar Breastfeeding Support
10-11.30am Thu The Hub, Mere Green Community Centre, Mere Green Road, B75 5BT
Rhythm Time Thu 1.30pm (toddler & family) Brambles Children’s Centre, Yew Tree
Mother & Toddlers 2.15-3.15pm Thu Evangelical Church, Egerton Rd
Little Ducklings Stay n Play 9.15-11am Fri
Brampton Hall Community Ctr, New Oscott
Young Parents Group 1.30-3pm Tue
TinyTalk Fri 9.30-10.30am (18mth+) 10.45-11.45am (0-2yr) Four Oaks Methodist Church
Rhythm Time Wed
Rhythm Time Fri 9.50am (pre-school)
Rhythm Time Wed 10.50am (toddler)
Rainbow Rhyme 10-10.45am (mixed age) Fri
Holland House Buddies Breastfeeding Support
Rhythm Time Sat 9.45am (pre-school)
Mere Green Community Ctr
9.50am (pre-school), 10.30am (toddler) 11.10am (baby), 11.50am (young baby course) Carpenter’s Arms, Boldmere
11.30am (baby), 12.15pm (pre-school) Mere Green Community Centre
12.30-2.30pm 3rd Wed of mth Holland House Children’s Centre, Holland Road
Rhythm Time Thu 9.50am (pre-school) 10.30am (toddler), 11.10am (baby) Mere Green Community Centre
Little Lights Baby & Toddler 9.45-11.15am Thu St Michael’s Church Hall, Boldmere 14
10.30 (toddler), 11.10am (baby), 11.50am (young baby course) Ramada Hotel, Penns Lane, Walmley
11-11.45am (baby session) Fri (call to book) Streetly Association, Streetly
10.30am (toddler), 11.15am (toddler & family) 1.30+ party bookings Mere Green Community Centre
Walsall Baby Sensory 10-11am/11.30-12.30pm Wed Daw End Methodist Church, Daw End Lane
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Library Sessions Storytime (under 5’s) Brereton Shenstone Stafford
2.15-2.45 2-2.30 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 Lichfield Shenstone
Tots Library Wilnecote
Toy Library
10.45-11.30 9.45-10.30 10-10.45 10-11/11-11.45 10-10.45
Tue Wed Fri Fri Thu
9.30-10.30
Wed
Barton under Needwood Burton on Trent
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
T: 08456 436 874 E: staffordshire@lotsfortots.co.uk
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 10-10.30/11-11.30 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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For your local TinyTalk Baby Signing class contact: Charlotte on 07779 245 371 charlottew@tinytalk.co.uk www.tinytalk.co.uk/charlottew
Barton under Needwood, Burton & Hilton Felicity on 07724 626 394 felicityh@tinytalk.co.uk www.tinytalk.co.uk/felicityh
Tamworth & Atherstone
Lisa on 07851 627 651 lisama@tinytalk.co.uk www.tinytalk.co.uk/lisama
Sutton Coldfield & Lichfield