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It must be Autumn, my favourite time of year. Time for welly boots, wrapping up warm, hunting for conkers, kicking through leaves on woodland walks and all the fun of dressing up at Halloween. This iss covers October Half Term to New Year and everything inbetween. We have some fabulous businesses to introduce to you; work from home earning opportunities, holiday inspiration home or abroad, Halloween events, Christmas gifts to make and purchase, where to visit Santa, shopping, fabulous family theatre and classes outdoors and in! We’ve found as many events for you locally as we can but if we’ve missed any then let us know via our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ lotsfortotssouthstaffordshire or scan the logo above and we’ll share it for you. Please always tell our advertisers that you heard about them in Lots for Tots. It helps us to keep bringing you all this fabulous information, helping you to survive with the under fives!
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October
Sat 15th October 11am-3pm
Wizard of Oz Autism Awareness Open Day Banners Gate Community Hall, Reay Nadin Dr, Sutton Coldfield Come along to this Wizard of Oz themed open day to help increase autism awareness in Sutton Coldfield. The day will be opened by MP Andrew Mitchell and will see the launch of autism support services in Sutton Coldfield. Pretty Odd Props will be providing some delicious treats and activities. Square Peg’s Sensory Bus will also be there along with representatives from Autism West Midlands and other supportive organisations. The event is free and there is no need to book, just pop along on the day! For further details call Amanda on 07881 109496
very interesting characters. *One pumpkin per paying child or child member. Subject to availability. Tel: 01283 533933 www.adventurefarm.co.uk Fri 21st October 10am-12pm
Monster Hunt
Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Rd, Hednesford WS12 1TD Little Friends Baby and Toddler group are going on a Monster hunt around the Museum. Make a lantern and spooky collage. Also with learning table, baby play area, stories, songs and more. This group meets every third Friday of the month, unless stated. Next dates 18th Nov, 9th Dec, 20th Jan www.wlct.org Sat 22nd - Sun 30th October 10am4.30pm
Twisted Attractions
Fri 21st - Sun 30th October 10am-6pm
Halloween Spook-tacular
National Forest Adventure Farm, Tatenhill, Burton, DE13 9SJ Hair raising fun at the Farm! Have a day at the Farm jam-packed with Halloween activities! Take the tractor and trailer ride to the pumpkin patch and select your perfect pumpkin to take home for FREE*! Learn how to scare your family and friends at Scare School. Take a driving lesson with a difference and pick up tips for flying at Broomstick Training. Be brave and enter the Haunted Hotel. Find all the mummies hidden in the mini maize maze! There’s also live performances and storytelling from some 4
Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge ST19 5RE Kids love Halloween – and what better way to celebrate the spooky season than traditional pumpkin carving followed by three spooky attractions with just enough ‘BOO’ factor to give the kids their thrill fill without making them (or you) lose sleep! Soft play areas, entertainments and spooky craft activities make this a great way to spend the day during the October half term. www.twistedattractions.co.uk Sat 22nd October 12-4pm
Sci-Fi Day
Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Rd, Hednesford WS12 1TD Do you love all things science fiction? Join us at the museum, quizzes, trails, competitions, art and craft, a Star Trek exhibition, Cosplay and much more! Take part in our craft activity to make mini light sabres and try some soylent green. You are welcome to come in costumes. Meet our special guests!!! www.museumofcannockchase.org
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October
Mon 24th - Fri 28th October 11.30am- 4pm
Haunted Castle at Tamworth Castle
A week full of ghostly goings on at the spooktacular haunted Castle. Visitors will be challenged by the hags to play ping pong eyeballs, make spells and engage in other Halloween activities. Look out for our spooky characters including the eerie executioner and St.Editha. www.tamworthcastle.co.uk Mon 24th - Fri 28th October 10am3pm
Trench Critters Make & Take
National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas Learn about the creepy critters of the trenches in WWI and make your own crawly creature to take home. www.thenma.org.uk Mon 24th & Tue 25th October 11.30am & 2.30pm
Bedtime stories
Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Rd, Hednesford WS12 1TD Bring your teddy and snuggle down in the toy gallery to listen to traditional tales, bedtime stories and sing some rhymes. Suitable for age 6 and under. FREE www.wlct.org Thu 27th & Fri 28th October 11am-3pm
Halloween Drop-in art and craft workshops
Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Rd, Hednesford WS12 1TD Create spooky, spine tingling crafts to take home. £2.00 per child, adults free. Wristbands will be issued that allow one hour of craft making during busy periods. www.wlct.org Sat 29th October 5.30-8.30pm
Children’s Halloween Evening
Tamworth Castle Get dressed up in your spookiest costume and enjoy the ghostly goings on around the Castle. Free pumpkin lantern for all paying children. Pumpkin lanterns will be provided with a candle, but they will not be lit on the 6
Castle premises due to health and safety reasons. www.tamworthcastle.co.uk Wed 2nd - Sat 5th November
The Addams Family
Prince of Wales Theatre, Cannock Every day is Halloween for the Addams Family. Watch Uncle Fester howl at the moon, Wednesday stretching Pugsley on the rack and see Gomez and Morticia fight for supremacy., while all the time the ancestors create pandemonium. This brand new musical is funny, clever and above all has great music. It is simply glorious mayhem from start to finish. Box office 01785 715 368 Sat 5th November 10am - 2.30pm
East Midlands Baby & Toddler Show Trent Vineyard Conference Centre, Nottingham Perfect opportunity for a bit of Christmas shopping! Lots of stalls, free entertainment perfect for kids and refreshments available. Entry is FREE when you pre-register online or £3.50 goody bag tickets! www. eastmidlandsbabyandtoddlershow.co.uk Sat 5th November 8pm
Tamworth Firework Extravaganza Tamworth Castle This is a chance to visit Tamworth Castle after dark, before enjoying the ever popular breath-taking firework display in the Castle Grounds. The climax of the night is the 20-minute pyrotechnic spectacular set to music. www.tamworthcastle.co.uk Sun 6th November 11am-12.30pm
NCT Nearly New Sale
Nether Stowe School, St Chad’s Road, Lichfield WS13 7NB Maternity & baby equipment, toys, books, games, puzzles, clothing & shoes for babies & children up to the age of 5. Chip and Pin available. www.nct.org.uk
Sat 12th November 11am
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Out Into Nature Stay and Play Mud Kitchen 9.30-11.30am Rugeley cricket club To book a place call 07982 916122 staffsoutintonature@outlook.com
pottery painting, cafe, parties, gifts baby prints on pottery including: Christmas baubles Photo frames Silver jewellery Marble hand casts Tue-Sat 10am - 4.30/6pm Close as painters leave. Booking advisable - please call to reserve your table
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Lots on Local... November A Christmas in Narnia The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery Bethesda St, Hanley, Stoke on Trent ST1 3DW Come and meet fairy-tale characters who have stepped out of the pages of Narnia, including Lucy, Peter and Mr Tumnus. Watch the adventure unfold with sword fights, acrobatics and more. www.stokemuseums.org
Sun 20th November 12 & 2.30pm
A Fairytale Afternoon Tea
Potteries Museum & Art Gallery Bethesda St, Hanley, Stoke on Trent Enjoy a delicious homemade Afternoon Tea in the company of our fairy-tale princesses including Snow White and Cinderella. Advance booking only 01782 232323
Sat 19th November 5pm
Christmas Light Switch On at Stafford
Residents of Stafford Borough and the surrounding areas come together to watch Stafford’s Big Christmas Switch On Show. The evening will be filled with show-stopping performances, dazzling fireworks and a heart-warming atmosphere. www.stafford-towncentre.co.uk/events Sun 20th November from 1pm
Christmas Light Switch On at Tamworth
Light switch on at 5pm. Festivities throughout the day including live music, fairground rides, a festive market, treasure hunt, craft activities in Ankerside Shopping Centre, a nativity under the Town Hall, the St Editha’s Church Christmas Tree Festival, walkabout characters, dance performances and face painting. Young visitors will also enjoy guest appearances from Father Christmas at intervals throughout the afternoon in Ankerside Shopping Centre and will be at the lights switch on. The Christmas market returns this year, lining George Street with stalls selling a range of Christmas gifts, crafts, novelties, local produce and festive food. www.tamworthartsandevents.co.uk Sun 20th November 12pm-3pm
Winter Wonderland
Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Rd, Hednesford WS12 1TD Join us for an afternoon of nature themed activities and crafts for all the family. FREE www.wlct.org
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Sat 26th November - Sat 24th December
Christmas at the Farm
National Forest Adventure Farm, Tatenhill, Burton, DE13 9SJ During weekends and school holidays visit Santa and his helpers in his grotto (£6 per child). Join the cheeky elves for Elf Training, Sing-a-longs and Christmas Shows. Walk in our Christmas winter wonderland and write a letter to Santa, make reindeer food, design a Christmas decoration and meet Mrs Claus in her kitchen to decorate a gingerbread man (£1.50 per biscuit). The resident reindeer will be in the animal barn and there will be daily talks on how we care these lovely creatures. Children can dress up as their favourite Nativity character an join in our interactive play with real animals! Tel: 01283 533933 www.adventurefarm.co.uk Sun 27th November 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. Kids free. www.mommasandshoppers.co.uk
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November-December
Sun 27th November 12-6pm
Christmas Light Switch on at Lichfield
Light switch on at 5pm. Christmas market stalls selling food and Christmas gifts, family entertainment, carol singing and switch on of the Christmas lights at 17:00 followed by the arrival of Santa. www.lichfield.gov.uk Sun 27th November 3.30-6pm
Samuel Johnson Christmas Light Night Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum, Breadmarket St, Lichfield Warm up with festive refreshments and activities before the Lichfield lights switch on. www.samueljohnsonbirthplace.org.uk Sat 3rd - Sat 31st December
Sleeping Beauty
Garrick Theatre, Lichfield Lichfield Garrick’s pantomime of dreams starring Cbeebies Rebecca Keatley as Fairy Moonbeam and Sam Rabone as Nurse Nellie. www.lichfieldgarrick.com Sat 3rd December 10am-1pm
Festive Family Funday
The Brewhouse Arts Centre, Burton Come and marvel at our handmade decorations and then create your own gifts, treats and baubles. We’ll have stories around the “fireplace”, live interactive music, plus lots of hands on yuletide activities and treats. We may even have a special visit from the man himself! www.brewhouse.co.uk Sun 4th December 12pm-4pm
Christmas Family Day
Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Rd, Hednesford WS12 1TD Come along to our Christmas event, craft activities, workshops, displays, puppet shows and maybe a visit from a very important person! FREE (small charges apply for some activities) www.wlct.org
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Wed 7th - Sat 10th December
Wind in the Willows
Prince of Wales Theatre, Cannock Follow the adventures of Toad, Rat, Mole, Badger and their friendsas they battle their adversaries, the weasels and stoats from the Wild Wood. This classic tale is given a festive Christmas twist by CWAGMS that will delight all the family. Box office 01543 578 762 Thu 8th December - Sun 8th January
Aladdin the ‘Wok and Roll’ Panto
Stafford Gatehouse Theatre The whole family will be tapping their toes and clicking their fingers whilst enjoying all the magic, slapstick and audience participation of a traditional panto. www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk Sat 10th - Sun 11th December 10am4.15pm
Children’s Victorian Christmas Santa Trail
Tamworth Castle Meet the Victorian household readying themselves for Santa’s annual visit. With the help of the Castle servants you will hunt for Santa around the building. Help the cook make Christmas pudding, join the butler preparing for Santa’s midnight feast and the housemaid decorating the Castle, before entering Santa’s grotto to receive a surprise gift. www.tamworthcastle.co.uk Tue 13th - Sat 24th December
Dear Santa
Garrick Theatre, Lichfield Santa is determined to deliver the most fantastic Christmas present to Sarah. But he doesn’t get it right straight away! With the help of his cheeky Elf, he finally settles on something ‘perfect’, just in time for Christmas Eve. Rod Campbell’s ‘ Dear Santa’ is an ideal introduction to theatre for those aged 2 to 7 years old; sure to be one Christmas present children and parents alike will never forget. You’ll also meet Santa himself after the show! www.lichfieldgarrick.com
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December
Tue 13th December 1.30 & 6.30pm
Santa And The Pirates (That Don’t Want Christmas!) The Brewhouse Arts Centre, Burton Santa is having trouble this year - somebody has stolen his naughty list! When the pirates of the good ship ‘Christmas Cheer’ offer to help him find it, he must decide, with the help of the children, who has been good and who has been naughty! But can you ever really trust a pirate?!? With pieces of eight at stake, a lost Rudolph - and Santa all at sea will Christmas be able to go ahead at all this year? www.brewhouse.co.uk Thu 15th - Thu 22nd December
Jack and the Beanstalk
Tamworth Castle Live from a Big Top in Tamworth Castle Grounds! www.tamworthartsandevents.co.uk Fri 16th - Fri 30th December
Snow White and the Seven Dwarves Sutton Coldfield Town Hall With exciting filmed effects see the Wicked Queen talk to her magic mirror and cast her magical spells in the castle dungeon. Little ones will be delighted by the dwarfs and will love booing and hissing at the Wicked Queen’s side-kick, Horace the Henchman. www.townhallsuttoncoldfield.co.uk Sat 17th - Tue 20th December 10am-4.15pm
Children’s Victorian Christmas Santa Trail Tamworth Castle Meet the Victorian household readying themselves for Santa’s annual visit. With the help of the Castle servants you will hunt for Santa around the building. Help the cook make Christmas pudding, join the butler preparing for Santa’s midnight feast and the housemaid decorating the Castle, before entering Santa’s grotto to receive a surprise gift www.tamworthcastle.co.uk 12
Wed 21st - Sat 24th December
Santa in Love
Stafford Gatehouse Theatre £9 a ticket, no concessions. Meet Santa after the event! every child will receive a gift. www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk Fri 22nd - Fri 30th December
Jack and the Beanstalk
Prince of Wales Theatre, Cannock The enduring story of Jack and the Beanstalk sees young Jack trying to make the family’s fortune. He trades Daisy the cow on the way to market for some magic beans that grow into a giant beanstalk. After scaling it, Jack discovers a giant castle full of treasures including a hen that lays golden eggs and a magical harp. Will Jack escape with the treasure or will he end up in the giant’s pot? Traditional panto is guaranteed with lots of laughs, stunning sets and costumes, beautiful music and songs and lots of audience participation. Box Office: 01543 578 762 Tue 27th December 2.30pm
Cinderella
Best Western Moor Hall Hotel, Moor Hall Drive, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield B75 6LN Will Cinderella make it to the Ball in time? Will she get to be with her handsome Prince Charming? Only time will tell in this fun Christmas production. There will be fancy dress prizes for the best child costumes! www.moorhallhotel.co.uk Thu 29th December 2.30-4.30pm
Beauty and the Beast
Best Western Moor Hall Hotel, Moor Hall Drive, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield B75 6LN We invite you to be our guest for this tale as old as time, Beauty and the Beast. Packed with songs, slapstick, silliness, breathtaking special effects, colourful costumes, audience participation and all the fairytale magic of traditional pantomime, this fun-filled extravaganza is guaranteed to delight the whole family. www.moorhallhotel.co.uk
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December
We are a Starfish accredited swim school of excellence providing the best introduction to the skill of swimming for children aged 12 weeks - 4 years. Our lessons are in warm pools with fully qualified STA instructors in the water with you at all times to make your lessons as fun and enjoyable as possible. Aqualympic Babies www.aqualympic.co.uk e: stuart@aqualympic.co.uk Tel: 07949922085
At Helen O’ Grady Drama Academy, our unique, world-wide programme will improve the self esteem , confidence, interpersonal skills for all children. As well as having a wonderful time and fun via development through drama. The curriculum is guaranteed to develop children’s speech, language and communication skills! Rugeley•Walton•Stafford•Cannock
Tel: 01889 802376 www.helenogrady.co.uk
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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
10.30-11.15 9.45-10.30 10-10.45 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
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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 10-10.30/11-11.30 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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Burton on Trent
Most classes are Term-Time only
Barton u Needwood Parent & Toddler
10-11.30am 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 Free trial
Barton Toddler Group 9.15-11am Thu St James’ Church Hall
Branston Parent & Toddler
9.45-11.15am Tue Branston Village Hall
Baby Sensory
10am/ 11.15am Tue Branston All Saints Church
Burton on Trent All Saints Parent & Toddler 9.30-11.30am Mon Church Hall, Branston Rd
Make it Monday 10am-12pm Brewhouse Theatre FREE
Breastmilk Mummies 10am-12pm Mon
Breastfeeding Support
11am-12pm 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
St Mary’s & St Mowden’s Toddler 10am-12pm Wed,
Harvey Girls (young mums) 12.30-2.30pm Thu Riverside Church, High St
Stapenhill Jump for Joy 9.30-11.30am Mon St Peter’s Church, Stanton Rd
Anslow Parent & Toddler 1.30-3.15pm Thu Village Hall
Twins Group 10-11.30am Mon Harvey Girls (young mums)
TinyTalk Baby Signing
Chatter Tots 1.30-2.30pm Wed
2-4pm Tue
10-11am/ 11.15am-12.15pm Fri Marston’s Sports Club Free trial class
Puddle Ducks
2-4pm Friday 9am-12pm Saturday & Sunday DW SPorts, Unit 11 Middleway Park T: 01332 605720 www.puddleducks.com derbyshire@puddleducks.com
Hill St Health Centre, Hill St
Short Street Toddlers
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
Draycott
in the Clay
Tots Corner Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Wed Village Hall
Walton on Trent C of E Primary
Stay & Play 10-11.30 Mon Harvey Girls (young mums)
TinyTalk Baby Signing
10.30 –11.30am Tue Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane Free trial class
10.30-12.30pm Tue
Chatter Tots
10.30-11.30am Wed
Dads 4 Dads Group
10am-12pm Sat Winshill Resource Centre
Moira
Tums to Tots drop in
Baby Sensory
9.30-11.30am Tue
10am/ 11.15am Mon Moira Village Hall
Winshill Mini Fun Factory
Rolleston on Dove 10-11.30am Tue/Fri 0-3.5yr Rolleston Club, Burnside
Parent & Toddler 2-3pm Fri
Winshill
Hilton
Rolleston Playgroup
1.30-3pm Tue Main Street, Walton on Trent
10-11.30am Wed Winshill Methodist Church
Tots n Dots 9.15-11am Thu Gospel Hall, Hawfield Lane
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Join Puddle Ducks on a swimming journey that’s as unique as your child!
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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.
Burton, Hilton & Barton under Needwood
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Lichfield & Tamworth
Most classes are Term-Time only
Burntwood Hammerwich Toddler
10am-12pm/1-3pm Mon Burntwood Institute
Emmanuel Toddlers
9.15-11.15am Tue Emmanuel Christian Centre
TinyTalk Baby Signing
10-11am Wed Free trial class Little Lambs 10-11.30am Mon/Fri Tesco Extra Community Room Redwood Community Centre YogaBugs 1.45-2.30pm Thu Bright Stars Playgroup Lichfield Golf & Country Club 9.30-11.30am Mon/Fri (walking-3.5yr)
Twiglets Toddler Nature Group (2-5 yr) 9.30-11am Tue
Childminder Drop In
Stay & Play/Toy Library 9.15-11.45am Fri Jigsaw Community Hub
9.30-11.30am Thu Spark Boney Hay, Chorley Rd WS7 Baby Sensory 10am/ 11.15am/ 12.45pm Fri Grandparent’s Playgroup Curborough Community Centre 1-3pm Mon DASH Discover Autism Support Aqualympics 7-9pm 1st Mon of mth 5.45-6.45pm Fri (3+) Playtime Playgroup Aquababies 11.45am-12.45pm Sat 10-11.30am Tue Netherstowe High School Lunch Bunch 12.30-2.30pm Tue
Little Owls Baby Sensory
(0-2 yr) 10-11.30am Wed Breastfeeding Cafe 1-2pm Wed PANDAS 10-11.30am Thu Postnatal depression support Horizon 9.30-11.30am Thu Single Parent Support
Tamworth
Lichfield Childminder Drop In 9.30-11.30am Mon
Family Stay & Play 1-3pm Mon International Women’s Group
9.30-11.30am Tue Baby & Toddler 10-11.30am Wed Old & Young Play 1-3pm Thu Bumps to Babes (u21) 1-3pm Thu Lichfield Twins Club 1.30-4 Fri Charnwood Children’s Centre
Christchurch Under 5s 1.30-3pm Mon Martin Heath Hall 16
Dosthill Parent & Tots Group
9-11am Thu Dosthill Baptist Ch, Cadogan Rd
Mini Me’s Mother & Toddler 9.30-11.30am Fri (fortnightly) Elford Village Hall
Aqualympics Aquababies 9-10am Sun Wilnecote High School
Whittington Tree Tots Woodland Playgroup 10.30–12pm Mon Fisherwick Wood
YogaBugs 4-4.45pm (3-7 yr)
5-5.45pm (8-12 yr) Wed Whittington Village Hall, Langton Cresc WS14 9LR
Whittington Baby & Toddler
Activity Session
9.15-11am Mon/Wed
Family Support Grp 9-11am Fri St Martin’s Church, Stonydelph
Midday Mayhem Young Parents Fazeley Parent & Tots 25 yrs & under 12-2pm Fri Spark Springhill, Mossbank Ave
Community Cafe 10am-12pm Fri Glascote Child’n Ctr, Hawksworth
9.30-11.15am Mon/ Fri Mill Lane Link, Fazeley
10-11.30am Thu Whittington Village Hall
Helen O’Grady
5.30-6.30/6.30-7.30pm Fri Thomas Spencer Hall
Activity Session
9.15-11.30am Tue/Thu Belgrave Fire Station Sensory Play 1-2.30pm Tue/ Fri Fun to Talk 1-2.30pm Wed Leyfield’s Children’s Centre, Masefield Drive
Fit Tots 1-3pm Tue Parent & Tots Group
9.30-11.15am Wed Sacred Heart Ch, Glascote Heath
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
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Stafford & Cannock
Most classes are Term-Time only
Abbotts Bromley Aqualympics 5-6pm Wed (3+)
Abbots Bromley School
Armitage Bump & Baby 10am-12pm Mon Play & Stay 1-2.30pm Tue Toddler Group 1-2.45pm Thu Armitage Village Hall
Create & Play 9.30-11.30am Fri Create Community Hub
Breastfeeding Support Group
11am-12.30pm Tue Postnatal Group 11-12.30 Wed
Childminder Stay & Play
Doxey Tuneful Tots 10-11.30am Tue
Sutton Centre
9.30-11.30am Thu Western Springs Children’s Centre
Wriggles & Giggles
9am-12pm Thu/Fri Lea Hall Social Club Restaurant
Hednesford
SA Playgroup 9.30-11.30am Mon Out Into Nature Mud Kitchen
9.30-11.30am Fri Ridware Rascals 10-11.30am Fri Salvation Army Rugeley Cricket Club booking only Ridware Village Hall, Uttoxeter Rd Family Focus 9.30-11.30am Wed Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall Play & Stay 9.30-11 Thu/Fri Family Focus 9.30-11.30am Thu Brocton Little Friends 10am-12pm St Paul’s Church Hall Mother & Toddler 10-11.30 Wed 3rd Fri of Mth, Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Rd Brocton Village Hall
Cannock Bambinos Toddler Group
9.30-11.30am Mon/Wed/Fri Avon Centre WS11 1LH
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 Centre
Helen O’Grady 11am-12pm Sat
Hayes Green Community Centre
Cannock Chase Breastfeeding Support Group 1.30-3pm Mon FREE
Family Stay & Play
1.15-2.45pm Mon/Tue
Jellie Tots Play & Stay 9.30-11.30am Tue
Grandparents Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Wed
Living with Reflux 9.30-12 Wed Baby Daze 10.30-11.30am Thu You Too Support Group
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Aqualympics Mon-Fri (3+)
Aquababies 1.15-2.15pm Sat Staffordshire University Academy
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
Penkridge Aqualympics 4-6pm Fri (3+) Aquababies 1.30-3.30pm Sun Penkridge Leisure Centre
Rugeley Happy Tots 9.30-11.30am Tue Rugeley Community Cente
Helen O’Grady 4-5pm Tue
Brereton Ravenhill Parish Hall
Stafford
Little Doves 9.30-10.15am Mon 1.30-3.30pm Thu Waterhouses Bungalow
Bumps & Babies 10-12 Mon Breastfeeding Group 1.30-3 Mon Amy’s Story & Play 1-2.30 Mon
9.45-11am Wed
Development & Play
1-2.30pm 1st Tue of month
Stafford Twins Group
9.30-11.30am Thu Families First at Faraday Road
Cafe Tots 11am-2pm Mon-Fri Rising Brook Church Berkswich Toddler 1.30-3pm Tue Methodist Church Hall Praise and Play 10-11am Wed
St Mary’s Church
Helen O’Grady 4-5pm Wed Walton Village Hall Sticky Fingers 9.45-11.30am Thu Stafford Baptist Church
Mumsnbabes 9.30-11.30am Fri Weston Village Hall
Stay & Play 10-11.30 Tue 1.15-2.45pm Thu
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Sutton Coldfield
Most classes are Term-Time only
TinyTalk 9.30am (18 mth+), 10.45am (0-2yr) Mon Chester Road Baptist Church, B73 5HU Free trial class
Little Ducklings Stay n Play 9.15-11am Fri Brampton Hall Community Ctr, New Oscott
Britwell Playgroup 9.30-11.30am Mon
Wylde Green United Reform Ch
TinyTalk Fri 9.30-10.30am (18mth+) 10.45-11.45am (0-2yr) Free trial class Four Oaks Methodist Church B74 2UU
Rainbow Rhyme 10-10.45am Mon (mixed age)
Rainbow Rhyme 10-10.45am (mixed age) Fri
Leighswood Childcare, Broadmeadow, Aldridge
Stay & Play 10-11.30am Mon (under 3’s)
11-11.45am (baby session) Fri (call to book) Streetly Association, Streetly
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 B74 2UU
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 Young Parents Group 1.30-3pm Tue Mere Green Community Centre B75 5BT NCT Bumps & Babies 10-11am Wed (Sling session) Quinto Lounge, Birmingham Rd B72 1QA Holland House Buddies Breastfeeding Support 12.30-2.30pm 3rd Wed of mth Holland House Children’s Centre, Holland Road
Aqualympics Aquababies 1-2pm Wed Newhall Primary School
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
Rainbow Rhyme
The Milk Bar Breastfeeding Support 10-11.30am Thu
The Hub, Mere Green Community Centre, Mere Green Road, B75 5BT
YogaBugs 11am (walk-2yr)/ 11.30am (2-3.5 yr) Thu Streetly Community Centre 1.30pm (walk-2yr)/ 2pm (2-3.5 yr) Thu Mere Green Community Centre
Inspirational, live music sessions for children from birth to 5 years Public Classes - Parties - Family Workshops Nurseries - Schools - Playgroups Aldridge - Brownhills - North Birmingham Streetly - Sutton Coldfield - Walsall
Mother & Toddlers 2.15-3.15pm Thu Evangelical Church, Egerton Rd
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