Lots for Tots South Staffordshire Issue 11

Issue 11

April-June 2016

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Welcome to Issue 11...

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Goodness me, time must be speeding up.. Slow down 2016, you’re going too fast!

Of course with Easter being so early this year we’ve had to hurry to get our second magazine of the year out to you.

That means that this issue has even more information, from mid March to mid July.

There’s lots that we’re excited about at Tots Towers. Spring is here & the sunshine means lots of outdoor activities, Easter brings wonderful events for little ones, we’re really pleased to be introducing you to the many amazing children’s shows at the Lichfield Garrick Theatre and we have a fantastic photo competition for you, courtesy of Firefly Photography.

We’re also very proud to bring you an important home safety advertisement from Ariel. Please take a look on the inside back page and make sure your home is safe for your little ones.

All that’s left is for me to wish you a Happy Easter, have a wonderful break, enjoy all the activities, tell everyone you saw it in Lots for Tots and see you in JULY!!!

Nadine x

Nadine Peatfield, Director, Lots for Tots Ltd

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78,000 copies of Lots for Tots in 5 editions distributed quarterly in October, January, Easter & July in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, South Staffordshire & Sutton Coldfield. Lots for Tots South 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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March

Until Thu 7th April 10am-4pm

Thu 23rd March - Mon 4th April

Out of the Box

Burton Children’s Easter Festival

Brewhouse Arts Centre, Union St, Burton upon Trent DE14 1EB A sensory experience offering a fun and friendly environment designed to stimulate the senses through exploration and play.

For early years children (Under 5’s) and young children with special educational needs.

Tel: 01283 508100

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 18th March 7pm

Marvellous Imaginary Menagerie Lichfield Garrick Theatre WS13 6HR Roll up; roll up, for the most ‘magnifical’, ‘tremendible’ and ‘fantasticulous’ experience in town! The silliest, funniest and most entertaining family show to date - suitable for big kids and small grown-ups!

Box Office 01543 412121 www.lichfieldgarrick.com Sat 19th March 11am & 2pm

Old Mother Hubbard

Lichfield Garrick Theatre 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. Family Day EVENT: Fun-filled free activities and affordable workshops all day.

Box Office 01543 412121 www.lichfieldgarrick.com Sat 19th March-Fri 1st April

Easter Trail

Beacon Park Ranger Station, Lichfield Puzzle trail around Beacon Park. For children aged 4+ with adult assistance. £1 per trail, inc small prize. No booking needed.

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.

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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 - Sun 10th April 10am-6pm

Easter Eggstravaganza!

National Forest Adventure Farm, Postern Rd, Tatenhill, Burton on Trent DE13 9SJ Have an eggs-ellent day out at the Farm!

Take the Easter Eggspress tractor and trailer ride to Bunny Woods. Follow the woodland trail, meeting some interesting characters on the way. Find the Easter Bunny who will be waiting to give you a chocolate treat. You can also bottle feed our lambs, hunt for the Easter animals and plant a bean! www.adventurefarm.co.uk

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March - April

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 Fri 25th-Wed 6th April

Easter at Shugborough

Shugborough Estate, Stafford ST17 0XB Easter baking. Spring trails for families. Find the hidden animals. Meet newborn animals at the farm. Help bottle feed the goats! www.shugborough.org.uk Sat 26th March 10am-12pm/1-2pm

Dinosaur Family Fun Day

Lichfield Library Free drop in sessions suitable for all the family. Tel: 01543 510700 Sat 26th March 1.30pm

Grass

Brewhouse Arts Centre, Union St, Burton upon Trent DE14 1EB Children’s dance show aiming to inspire 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 Sat 26th March 2-4pm

Spark Burntwood’s Easter Egg Hunt

All the family are welcome at our eggstra special Easter egg hunt around the fields of Boney Hay Primary School next to Gentleshaw Common. Fun for all the family and prizes for all that take part. Easter egg Hunt £1 entry fee per child.

Also in the Spark Centre- make an Easter hat, balloon modelling, spring themed makes, decorate an egg, spring song sing along, Easter bonnet parade 3pm. Refreshments. info@sparkburntwood.co.uk Sat 26th-Tue 29th March 10am-3.30pm

Easter Egg Trail

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Mon 28th March-Fri 8th April 11.30am - 4pm

Egg Hunt

Tamworth Castle Ruby the Castle Dragon has hidden her eggs from the dastardly dragon hunter. Visitors are invited to help locate Ruby’s eggs. www.tamworthcastle.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.

Tue 29th-Wed 30th March 12-4pm

Easter Drop-In Workshop Spring

Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Rd, Hednesford WS12 1TD Easter and Spring time arts and crafts. No need to book, just turn up. Trails to follow inside the museum and interactive galleries. www.museumofcannockchase.org Thu 31st Mar 2-4pm

Barton Library Easter Activities

Free Easter table top activities for children of all ages. Refreshments available.

Fri 1st April 2.30pm

How the Koala Learnt to Hug Lichfield Garrick Theatre 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. A fast and funny blend of physical theatre, original music, inventive dance and slapstick comedy.

Box Office 01283 508100 www.brewhouse.co.uk

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April

Mon 4th April 10.30am-12pm

Easter Music & Crafts Workshop Streetly Association, Foley Rd East, Sutton Coldfield A fun Easter themed music session by Rainbow Rhyme, make your own instrument, live performances from Rainbow Rhyme’s spring repertoire, story time, Easter egg hunt. £8 per child, siblings half price.

Refreshments included. Booking essential. www.rainbowrhyme.co.uk 07917 607008 Tue 5th-Wed 6th April 12-4pm

Easter Drop-In Workshop Create the Shire Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Rd, Hednesford WS12 1TD Traditional art and craft and help us ‘Create the Shire’ by making your own art and craft to celebrate this mile stone in our history. www.museumofcannockchase.org 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 Sat 16th April 11am & 2pm

Handa’s Hen

Lichfield Garrick Theatre WS13 6HR This beautiful and engaging show features 55 stunning puppets all created by hand for this brand new production. Suitable for age 2-5 years. Running time 35 minutes. FAMILY DAY EVENT: Fun-filled free activities and affordable workshops all day.

Box Office 01543 412121 www.lichfieldgarrick.com Mon 18th-Tue 19th April

The Cat in the Hat

Lichfield Garrick Theatre WS13 6HR A lively and engaging first theatre experience for young children aged 3+.

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Fri 22nd April 9.30am - 2.30pm

Derby High Primary Open Day

Hillsway, Littleover, Derby DE23 3DT Visit the staff and pupils at Derby High School in their brand new building. Everyone welcome. For more details contact the School. Tel: 01332 514267 E: admissions@derbyhigh.derby.sch.uk www.derbyhigh.co.uk Sat 23rd April 10am

St George’s Day

Tamworth Castle Grounds A host of activities for all the family including The Grand Medieval Joust! Throughout the day Medieval Have a Go Archery and Children’s Activities will be ongoing within the encampments. www.tamworthcastle.co.uk Sat 23rd - Sun 24th April

Shropshire Kids Festival

Shrewsbury Quarry Park SY1 1JA Sensory areas, Drama, Singing, massive water slides. Story telling, arts & crafts, inflatable fun, tumble areas for toddlers, dancing, foam party, engineering, robotics, creativity areas, cookery & more. Fun (and education) for all the family. Suitable for children up to age 14. www.shropshirekidsfest.co.uk Saturday 30th April

The Bump to Five Show Riverside Centre, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8HY Another awesome, fun packed show including meet Spiderman, Rapunzel & Cinderella! This year in the new location of the Riverside Centre, Pride Park.

Entrance is free if you pre-register or we have VIP tickets for £3 which include a goody bag (limited availability, preregister only). Enter a prize draw to win £100 Intu Derby voucher when you preregister! (must attend show to qualify).

Door entry on the day is £3, children free. www.bumptofive.co.uk

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May

Sun 1st May 12-4pm

Sat 7th May 10am-12pm

Staffordshire Open Day

Early Years Open Morning

Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Rd, Hednesford WS12 1TD Celebrate all that’s great about the history and legacy of Cannock Chase and the surrounding areas, with song and dance reflecting the area and its folklore, arts and crafts activities on a Staffordshire theme, and stalls and displays from local historical groups, coal mining historical societies, local libraries and the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty unit. www.museumofcannockchase.org

St Wystan’s School & Nursery, High St, Repton DE65 6GE Feed your child’s imagination - come and see the fabulous Nursery and Kindergarten and meet the staff. All welcome.

Call 01283 703258 or email head@stwystans.org.uk

Mon 2nd May 11.30am - 4pm

Storytelling with Ruby

Tamworth Castle The storyteller will be in residence on Bank Holiday Monday. Visitors are invited to come along dressed in their favourite costumes and listen to stories of Knights, dragons, princesses and other Castle related themes.

Visitors can also participate in craft activities. www.tamworthcastle.co.uk Mon 2nd May

Pig Wash Day

Shugborough Estate, Stafford ST17 0XB Join us for a May Day with a difference as we give our rare breed pigs a pampering at the farm. Our pigs love to be clean and their favourite thing in the world is to be given a good scrub followed by a generous massage of oil and sunscreen. There will also be piggy trails, facts, activities and even piggy baking and butter making. www.shugborough.org.uk Mon 2nd May

Penkridge May Bank Holiday Market Penkridge Market Bank Holiday Market and Car Boot Sale. The site has an indoor market and hard standing area, so it’s a great day out, whatever the weather! Around 70 market stall holders will be selling everything from fabulous food to plants, tools, gifts, toys and soft furnishings. www.penkridgemarket.co.uk 12

Sat 7th May 12-5pm

VE Day Celebration

Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Rd, Hednesford WS12 1TD A day of activities to celebrate this momentous occasion. Receive your ration book and use the coupons inside to take part or view a variety of activities. Listen to the wartime choir, re-enactors and WW2 displays inside and outside, children can make wartime crafts and dress up as an evacuee, sew and save demonstrations, costumed staff and special gallery openings, rationed food and tea dances. Come and join the celebration! General admission is free with small charges for certain activities. www.museumofcannockchase.org Sat 14th May 11am & 2pm

WiLd! by Evan Placey

Lichfield Garrick Theatre WS13 6HR A brilliant, clever, cheeky new play celebrating all things ‘wild’ with a fabulous sound track, live music and fresh moves.

For naughty misunderstood boys and girls, their teachers and families up and down the land. FAMILY DAY EVENT: Fun-filled free activities and affordable workshops all day.

Box Office 01543 412121 www.lichfieldgarrick.com Sun 22nd May 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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May - June - July

Fri 27th May 2.30pm

Goldilocks & the Three Bears Lichfield Garrick Theatre WS13 6HR A brilliant mix of ingenious puppetry, music and mischievous moments for everyone in the family aged two and older than two!

Box Office 01543 412121 www.lichfieldgarrick.com Sat 28th May - Sun 5th June

Wild & Deadly Week

National Forest Adventure Farm, Tatenhill Meet spiders, bugs, snakes and reptiles and learn about these amazing creatures! www.adventurefarm.co.uk Mon 30th May

Bank Holiday Animal Racing Shugborough Estate, Stafford ST17 0XB The Shugborough farm animals line up for a day of racing mayhem. Racing sheep, ducks and guineapigs. www.shugborough.org.uk Sat 11th June 3-4.30pm

Ironkids 70.3 Staffordshire Shugborough Estate, Stafford ST17 0XB A ‘run only’ event for children aged 3-14 years, to be held in the grounds of the Estate as part of the IRONMAN weekend.

To register: http://eu.ironman.com/ triathlon/events/emea/ironman-70.3/ staffordshire/ironkids Sat 11th June 11.30am & 2pm

First Stages- Ding Dong

Birmingham Rep, Broad St B1 2EP An interactive musical play about time for younger children. Ages 4-7 years. www.birmingham-rep.co.uk Sat 18th June 2.30pm

The Ugly Duckling

Lichfield Garrick Theatre WS13 6HR Sea Legs Puppet Theatre’s gentle, musical adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson’s classic tale of belonging and identity.Suitable for children age 3+. FAMILY DAY EVENT: Fun-filled free activities and affordable 14

workshops all day.

Box Office 01543 412121 www.lichfieldgarrick.com Sun 19th June

Come and See Peppa Pig National Forest Adventure Farm, Tatenhill Everyone’s favourite pig will be at the Farm waiting to see you for lots of snorts and giggles at intervals throughout the day! www.peppapig.com Sat 25th-Sun 26th June

Sutton Coldfield Carnival

Meadow Platt, Sutton Park Funfair, entertainment, stalls & refreshments.

(Please check still running) Sat 9th-Sun 10th July 10am-5pm

The Great British Food Festival

Shugborough Estate, Stafford ST17 0XB Kids under 5 free. Free children’s entertainment, kids cookery classes, live music, chef demos, foraging walks, men v food challenges, cake-off, artisan talks & stands. www.greatbritishfoodfestival.com Sun 10th July 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 Sat 16th July 11am & 2pm

The Chris & Pui Show

Lichfield Garrick Theatre WS13 6HR Incy Wincy, Twinkle, Old MacDonald, Humpty, Granny Humpty and many more of your favourite Chris & Pui characters will be dropping in along with the toys - Tom, Momo, Teddington, Stuffy and Miss Mouse.

Bring your character toy along too but please look after it! FAMILY DAY EVENT: Fun-filled free activities and affordable workshops all day. Box Office 01543 412121 www.lichfieldgarrick.com

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For all children aged from 0 to 100 years!

Great family fun for all Generations to enjoy together on our narrowboat

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

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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

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Tue Wed Fri Fri Thu

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Barton under Needwood Burton on Trent

Wed Wed

Tots Library Wilnecote

Toy Library

Baby Bounce & Rhyme (under 3’s)

Baswich Brereton Burntwood Burton on Trent

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YogaBugs YogaBugs arrives in South Staffordshire!

YogaBugs classes bring stories to life through specially developed moves inspired by yoga! Combining fun with exercise, children are taken on exciting adventures to the jungle, into outer space & more!

In our increasingly fast paced lives & with computers games taking over our activities, children are given less time to reflect & use their imagination!

is boosted because every child can do YogaBugs!

Fran Loretto, YogaBugs Manager, is passionate about the emotional & physical benefits that this fun & all inclusive form of exercise can bring to children & is really excited to bring it to South Staffordshire.

Classes are running in Whittington & coming soon to Lichfield & Tamworth.

The YogaBugs storytelling captures their imagination while postures can be adapted to individual’s ability. Confidence

For a free taster contact Fran on 0845 899 7248 fran@yogabugs.com

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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

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Stafford & Cannock

Most classes are Term-Time only

Armitage Bump & Baby 10am-12pm Mon Play & Stay 1-2.30pm Tue Toddler Group 1-2.45pm Thu Armitage Village Hall

Ridware Rascals 10-11.30am Fri

Ridware Village Hall, Uttoxeter Rd

Brocton Mother & Toddler 10-11.30 Wed

Brocton Village Hall

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 Breastfeeding Support Group

Hednesford

Bumps & Babies

Salvation Army Playgroup 9.30-11.30am Mon Salvation Army

9.45-11am Wed

Little Friends 10am-12pm

1-2.30pm 1st Tue of month

3rd Fri of Mth, Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Rd

Hixon Jelly Beans, Bumps, Babies & Little Buddies 10am-12pm Thu Hixon Memorial Hall, High St

Norton Canes Baby Stay & Play

(0-12mth) 10-11.30am Thu Norton Canes Children’s Centre

Rugeley Happy Tots 9.30-11.30am Tue Rugeley Community Cente

Stay & Play 10-11.30 Tue

Postnatal Group

Jellie Tots Play & Stay

11am-12.30pm Wed

Grandparents Toddler Group

9.30-11.30am Thu Western Springs Children’s Centre

Tuneful Tots 10-11.30am Tue Sutton Centre 18

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

9.30-11.30am Fri Weston Village Hall

Berkswich Parent & Toddler 1.30-3pm Tue Methodist Church Hall

Childminder Stay & Play

Living with Reflux 9.30-12 Wed Play & Stay 9.30-11 Thu/Fri Baby Daze 10.30-11.30am 8wks+ Family Focus 9.30-11.30am Thu

Doxey

Cafe Tots 11am-2pm Mon-Fri Rising Brook Church

Walton on the Hill

1.15-2.45pm Thu

1.15-2.45pm Mon/Tue

10am-12pm Fri Cannock Chase Children’s Ctr

Stafford Twins Group

Mumsnbabes Baby & Toddler

Family Stay & Play

You Too Support Group

Development & Play

9.30-11.30am Thu Families First at Faraday Road

11am-12.30pm Tue

Booking req. FREE Thu

1.30-3pm Mon

Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall

Breastfeeding Support Group

9.30-11.30am Wed

Breastfeeding Group

Amy’s Story & Play Family Focus 9.30-11.30am Wed 1-2.30pm Mon

1.30-3pm FREE

9.30-11.30am Tue

10am-12pm Mon

St Paul’s Church Hall

Stafford Little Doves 9.30-10.15am Mon 1.30-3.30pm Thu Waterhouses Community Bungalow

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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Lichfield & Tamworth

Most classes are Term-Time only

Burntwood Hammerwich Toddler

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

Bumps to Babes

Fun to Talk 1-2.30pm Wed TinyTalk Baby Signing 1-2 Thu

(under 21 parents) 1-3pm Thu Lichfield Twins Club 1.30-4 Fri Charnwood Children’s Centre, Purcell Ave

Leyfield’s Children’s Centre, Masefield Drive

9.30-11.15am Wed Sacred Heart Ch, Glascote Heath

Little Lambs 10-11.30am Mon/Fri Christchurch Under 5s

Redwood Community Centre, Aspen Grove

1.30-3pm Mon Martin Heath Hll, Christchurch Ln

Fit Tots 1-3pm Tue Parent & Tots Group

Bright Stars Playgroup

Emmanuel Toddlers

TinyTalk Baby Signing

9.30-11.30am Mon/Fri (2-5 yr) 9.30-11am Tue

9.15-11.15am Tue Emmanuel Christian Centre, Netherstowe

9.30-11am Wed

TinyTalk Baby Signing

Twiglets Toddler Nature Group Get Messy & Dance Horizon Single Parent Support

10-11am Wed Tesco Extra Community Room

Childminder Playgroup

Stay & Play/Toy Library

1-3pm Wed

9.30-11.30am Thu 9.15-11.45am Fri Spark Boney Hay, Chorley Rd WS7 Jigsaw Community Hub, 72 Dimbles Lane Little Owls Stay & Play 9.30-11.30am Mon Baby Sensory Grandparent’s Playgroup 10am/ 11.15am/ 12.45pm Fri 1-3pm Mon Curborough Community Centre

Playtime Playgroup

Dee Gees Saturday Club Little Owls Baby & Toddler Time (3-6 yr) 9.15-10.15am Sat 10-11.30am Tue/Thu

(0-2 yr) 10-11.30am Wed Breastfeeding Cafe 1-2pm Wed PANDAS 10-11.30am Thu Postnatal depression support

Childminder Playgroup 9.30-11.30am Fri

Midday Mayhem

(young parents group) 12-2pm Spark Springhill, Mossbank Ave WS7 4UN

Lichfield Childminder Drop In 9.30-11.30am Mon

(7-12 yr) 10.30am-12pm Sat Lichfield Garrick Theatre

Tamworth Activity Session

9.15-11am Mon/Wed

Family Support Grp 9-11am Fri St Martin’s Church, Stonydelph Fazeley Parent & Tots 9.30-11.15am Mon/ Fri Mill Lane Link, Fazeley

Activity Session 1-3pm Mon 9.15-11.30am Fri Glascote Library

Family Stay & Play 1-3pm Mon International Women’s Group Activity Session 9.30-11.30am Tue

Baby & Toddler Time 10-11.30am Wed

Old & Young Come & Play 1-3pm Thu

9.15-11.30am Tue/Thu Belgrave Fire Station

10-11am Wed (4 wk term) Hermitage Lane

Activity Session 12.30-2.30 Wed St Francis Church, Leyfields

Baby Gurgles Sensory Play

1-2.30pm Wed/Thu Fun to Talk 9.30-11am Thu Community Cafe 10am-12pm Fri Glascote Children’s Centre, Hawksworth

Dosthill Parent & Tots Group

9-11am Thu Dosthill Baptist Ch, Cadogan Rd

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

YogaBugs 4-4.45pm Wed

Whittington Village Hall, Langton Cresc WS14 9LR

Whittington Baby & Toddler 10-11.30am Thu Whittington Village Hall

Baby Gurgles Sensory Play 1-2.30pm Tue/ Fri

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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) 3-5pm Wed Queen St Community Centre

Make it Monday 10am-12pm Brewhouse Theatre FREE

All Saints Parent & Toddler 9.30-11.30am Mon Church Hall, Branston Rd 20

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

Twins Group 10-11.30am Mon Harvey Girls (young mums)

Anslow Parent & Toddler

Chatter Tots 1.30-2.30pm Wed

Church Hall, Guild St

Hill St Health Centre, Hill St

1.30-3.15pm Thu Village Hall

Short Street Toddlers

TinyTalk Baby Signing

10-11am/ 11.15am-12.15pm Fri Marston’s Sports Club

Puddle Ducks

2-4pm Friday 9am-12pm Saturday & Sunday DW SPorts, Unit 11 Middleway Park T: 01332 605720 www.puddleducks.com derbyshire@puddleducks.com

Draycott

2-4pm Mon

in the Clay

Tots Corner Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Wed Village Hall

9.45-11.45am Fri Short Street Methodist Chapel

Stretton Baby & Toddler

10-11.30am Tue/Fri St Mary’s Church Hall, Hillfield Lane

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 Stay & Play 10-11.30 Mon Harvey Girls (young mums) 10.30-12.30pm Tue

Hilton

Chatter Tots

10.30-11.30am Wed

TinyTalk Baby Signing

10.30 –11.30am Tue Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane

Dads 4 Dads Group

10am-12pm Sat Winshill Resource Centre

Tums to Tots drop in

Moira

9.30-11.30am Tue

Winshill Mini Fun Factory

Baby Sensory

10-11.30am Wed Winshill Methodist Church

10am/ 11.15am Mon Moira Village Hall

Rolleston on Dove Rolleston Playgroup

10-11.30am Tue/Fri 0-3.5yr Rolleston Club, Burnside

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.

Stapenhill Jump for Joy 9.30-11.30am Mon

St Peter’s Church, Stanton Rd

Please check with the event organiser before setting out.

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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 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

TinyTalk 1.30-2.30pm (0-2 yr) Tue Holland House Children’s Centre B72 1RE Young Parents Group 1.30-3pm Tue Mere Green Community Ctr Holland House Buddies Breastfeeding Support 12.30-2.30pm 3rd Wed of mth Holland House Children’s Centre, Holland Road

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

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

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

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