Lots for Tots South Staffordshire & Sutton Coldfield issue 18

Issue 18 Winter 2018

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Lots for Feb Half Term & Mother’s Day Lots on Local Family fun in your area from January to March

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Welcome to Issue 18...

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Happy New Year!

Issue 18

Winter 2018

How to survive with the un der f

Thank you for picking up our first magazine of 2018.

Lots for Feb Half Term & Mother’s Day Lots on Local

Family fun in your area from January to March

Lots on Weekly

This issue covers January to mid March and it’s the perfect time of year to try something new. Get out in the fresh air at a local event or check out our list of weekly playgroups and classes to find a new fun activity for you and your little ones to sample.

Remember it’s Mother’s Day on Sunday 11th March. If you’re looking for gift inspiration then both The Alphabet Gift Shop and The Mug Tug can help you create a truly special personalised present that will be treasured for years to come (details opposite).

Lots for Tots is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year! The company started with just one edition in Derby and has since grown to five editions across three counties.

If you contact any of the businesses featured in the magazine please tell them that you saw them in Lots for Tots. It helps us to keep bringing you all this fantastic information every quarter.

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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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January

Fri 19th January 10am-12pm

Little Friends - Baby and toddler group Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Road, Hednesford, WS12 1TD Wassail Winter. Explore the winter slumber!

Become nature’s little helpers. Create a snowflake and nature collage, then head outside for a further nature activity and to feed the birds. £3 per child including snack and drink for adult. Booking is advisable.

Also 17th November.

Tel 01543 877666 www.museumofcannockchase.org Fri 19th January 10-11am

Friday Fun Time

Cannock Library, Manor Avenue, Cannock, WS11 1AA Every Friday during term time. Craft Session for toddlers aged 2+. Booking is required as spaces are limited.

Tel 0300 1118000 www.staffordshire.gov.uk/libraries Fri 19th January 10-10.45am

Crafty Caterpillar Group

Rugeley Library, Anson Street, Rugeley, WS15 2BB Every Friday during term time. Story, songs craft and refreshments. Drop in for ages 2- 4 but younger siblings welcome. 50p.

Tel 0300 1118000 www.staffordshire.gov.uk/libraries Tue 23rd January 10.30am-12pm

Story Play

Burntwood Library, Sankeys Corner, Bridge Cross Road, Burntwood, WS7 2BX Every Tuesday during term time. £2 per family. Suitable for 0-5yrs. Enjoy a variety of activities on a story theme.

Tel 0300 1118000 www.staffordshire.gov.uk/libraries Wed 24th January 10-11am

Play and Stay

Rugeley Library, Anson Street, WS15 2BB Every Wednesday during term time. Free drop in session for under 4’s.

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Tel 0300 1118000 www.staffordshire.gov.uk/libraries Fri 26th January 10-11am

Grow up Great - Craft workshop Hednesford Library, Market St, WS12 1AD Join Julia Jowett for this drop in craft workshop suitable for children aged 5 and under. £4 per session (£2 for siblings).

Tel 01543 422798 www.staffordshire.gov.uk/libraries Sat 27th January 9-11.30am

Open Morning at Foremarke Hall School Milton, Derbyshire, DE65 6EJ If you’re looking for immediate school provision or are planning ahead, a warm welcome awaits you at Foremarke Hall, an Independent Boarding and Day School for children aged 3 to 13.

Tel 01283 707100 www.foremarke.org.uk Sat 27th January 11am-3pm

Birds of Hednesford Hills

Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Road, Hednesford, WS12 1TD Join us for the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch!

Birdwatching and crafts for all the family.

FREE! Tel 01543 877666 www.museumofcannockchase.org Sat 27th January 10am-12pm

Lego Play & Stay

Cannock Library, Manor Avenue, WS11 1AA Free drop in session. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tel 0300 1118000 www.staffordshire.gov.uk/libraries Tue 30th January 2-3pm

Storytime at Hednesford Library Hednesford Library, Market St, WS12 1AD Free story session for children 5 and under.

Please contact the Library to book a place.

Tel 01543 422798 www.staffordshire.gov.uk/libraries

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OPEN MORNINGS SAT 27TH JAN 2018 SAT 28TH APRIL 2018

9.00am until 11.30am An invitation to discover Foremarke Hall...

If you are looking for immediate school provision or are planning ahead, a warm welcome awaits you at Foremarke Hall, an Independent Boarding and Day School for children aged 3 to 13.

“Excellent across all categories�

ISI INSPECTION 2017

To register your interest or for further information please contact the Registrar: Tel: 01283 707100 registrar@foremarke.org.uk

www.foremarke.org.uk Milton, Derbyshire DE65 6EJ

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February

Fri 2nd February 10.30am

Little Saplings Sensory Play

National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, Burton upon Trent, DE13 7AR Following story time, children and accompanying adults will be given complete free-reign of our expanding and evolving array of sensory toys with the objective of encouraging creativity and multi-sensory experiences. All this takes place in our beautiful surroundings and with full access to our excellent restaurant and on-site facilities. For babies, toddlers and preschool children.£1.50 per child. www.thenma.org.uk Fri 2nd February 10.30am - 12pm

Please note this walk will be taking place outdoors on our Arboretum grounds, we recommend that all participants wear appropriate footwear and clothing.

Recommended Donation - £5 per dog www.thenma.org.uk Sat 17th - Sun 25th February

New Life on the Farm

National Forest Adventure Farm, Tatenhill, Burton on Trent, DE13 9SJ Meet our baby animals, bottle feed lambs, maybe see a birth in our Lambing Live tent and keep busy with lots of Help the Farmer activities! www.adventurefarm.co.uk

Wildlings at The Wolseley Centre

The Wolseley Centre, nr Rugeley, ST17 0WT Every Friday, give your kiddos a chance to experience fire, get mucky and play independently in our outdoor classroom.

Parents/carers must attend with child, but we’ll be encouraging parents to take a step back and observe their kids ‘in the wild’.

Families can get involved for just £5 per child and £3 for additional siblings. A healthy snack and a drink will be included for all children and adults will also be provided with a hot drink. Activities will be mostly appropriate for children aged 6+ months. www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events Sun 11th February 9am

Paws for Remembrance

National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, Burton upon Trent, DE13 7AR Spend the day with your four legged friend. Explore the grounds together, whilst supporting the Arboretum.

For one day only, wander from the dog path to our new Paws for Remembrance route: where our expert guides will be en route to tell you about some of the many memorials you can see.

During your visit, take time to visit our ‘Happy Hounds High Street’ which will feature stalls for both you and your four-legged friend.

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Sun 18th - Sat 24th February 11.30am-4pm

Dragon Hunt at Tamworth Castle

The Holloway, Tamworth, B79 7NA Tamworth Castle’s resident dragon, Ruby, and her brother Hafgrim, have gone missing.

Whilst playing hide and seek they now appear to be lost!

Visitors are invited to come and help us search for our dragons and pick up some dragon facts along the way. Learn how to decorate the dragons den, identify the dragon eggs and brush up on your dragon hunting skills! In addition, children will have the opportunity to have a go at a dragon related craft. No Pre-booking necessary.

Admission: Adults £7.50, OAP £6.50, Child (over 5) £5.50, Child (2-4yrs) £3.50, Under 2 yrs free. www.tamworthcastle.co.uk

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Sing and Sign Baby Signing classes in Stafford Sing and Sign classes are relaxed, great fun and a wonderful way to learn all you need to know about baby signing!

What is baby signing? Babies use all kinds of signs and gestures as a natural part of learning to talk.

Encouraging your baby with extra signs like milk, more, change nappy or tired will help your baby communicate.

Baby signing with Sing and Sign is easy because we make it fun to learn!

Your baby will recognise important words sooner and can use the signs to “talk” to you before speech.

Developed with the help of Speech and Language professionals and recommended by experts Sing and Sign is Britain’s longest running and best loved baby signing programme.

Call 07967 286271 to book www.singandsign.co.uk

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Book now for our next issue covering late March, April May & June Phone Laura on 08456 436 874 or email staffordshire@lotsfortots.co.uk

Saturday 17th March 1.30-3pm The ideal place to buy and sell nearly new baby and children’s clothes, toys and equipment.

Tables £10, Entry £1 Collingwood Centre, Great Barr, B43 7NF

www.kiddiwinksnearlynew.com

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Snowdrop Week at Middleton Hall

Middleton Hall, Middleton, Tamworth, B78 2AE We are open for February half-term, so come and see the snowdrops in the glade. The hall, gardens and nature trail will be open.

Our tour guides have been working hard this winter refreshing their tours, and would like a chance to practice. On Sunday 18th and Wednesday 21st, free tours of the hall will be available. £5.50 per adult, children and season pass holders free.

Tel 01827 283095 www.middleton-hall.co.uk Mon 19th - Sun 25th February

Peter Pan - Jaguar Charity Pantomime Sutton Coldfield Town Hall, Upper Clifton Rd, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6AB Jaguar Charity Pantomime Society have been producing traditional pantomime for over 70 years. Each year we produce a pantomime with our primary audience being disabled/disadvantaged children and adults but everyone is welcome. After the huge success of last year’s show, this year we’ll be performing Peter Pan. Meet Peter Pan, Tinker Belle, Wendy, Captain Hook and of course Croc! (N.B there are no flying scenes.)

Tickets £7.50 adults, £5 OAP/child and £22.50 family (2x adult & 2x child).

Tel 0845 2590340 www.jaguarcharitypanto.co.uk Wed 21st & Thu 22nd February 11am-3pm

Prehistoric Adventure

Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Road, Hednesford, WS12 1TD This February half term enjoy two days of Prehistoric and dinosaur art and craft fun.

Contact the museum to book your place.

Tel 01543 877666 www.museumofcannockchase.org

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Thu 22nd February 12pm & 3.30pm

Milkshake Live! The Magic Story Book Lichfield Garrick, Castle Dyke, Lichfield, WS13 6HR Starring Milkshake! favourites Bob the Builder, Little Princess, Noddy, Fireman Sam, Shimmer & Shine, Pip from Pip Ahoy!, Winnie and Wilbur, Wissper, Milkshake’s very own Milkshake! Monkey and two Milkshake! presenters, this all singing, all dancing, musical masterpiece, will take audiences on a journey through the world’s favourite fairy tales.

Set amongst Milkshake’s magical bookcase, this brand new live show is sure to amaze and delight! The Milkshake! cast will be singing songs and sharing stories that audience members, young and old, will know and love.

Tel 01543 412121 www.lichfieldgarrick.com Sat 24th - Sun 25th February 10am-5pm

Steam Open Day at Claymills Victorian Pumping Station Meadow Lane, Stretton, Burton upon Trent, DE13 0DA Join everyone at Claymills Victorian Pumping Station for one of their numerous steaming events. Particular highlights include: Engines in steam on site, two 80 tonne beam engines 5 storeys high, steam powered engineering workshop, a fully operational Steam Powered Electrical Generator - the oldest in the country, Blacksmith’s Forge and Joiner’s Shop, a working Victorian bath house, plus 24 other original stationary steam engines on display.

Fun for all the family - including activities such as: operating a steam engine, hands-on model making, children’s Victorian dressingup corner, time capsule ~ follow the rat trail, miniature steam engine rides, woodwork and woodturning demonstrations. Light refreshments are also available. Admission prices on Steaming Days: Adults £6 Concessions £5 Children £3 Family £15. www.claymills.org.uk

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March-April

Thu 1st March 12-1pm

Our World, Our Story

Shenstone Community Library, Main Street, Shenstone, WS14 0NF As part of Lichfield Literature Festival, get on your dancing shoes and help us create a very special new story from scratch in this exciting workshop for ages 5 and under. Dance your way through lots of new worlds; going on an adventure through the jungle, up in the sky and deep under the sea, while learning ballet skills with the early years ballet company Satin Slippers. Then listen as the story you have created is retold to you by the fabulous Story with Rory. Recommended for ages 2-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult. £4 per child. Booking recommended.

Tel 01543 300191 www.lichfieldfestival.org/events-in-lichfield Thu 1st March 4-5pm

Big Book Bash - World Book Day Party Little Green Frog Cafe, Three Spires Shopping Centre, Lichfield, WS13 6NF As part of Lichfield Literature Festival, come along dressed as your favourite book character and enjoy games, take part in our Book Swap and a special workshop with children’s book illustrator Kate Slater.

Refreshments available through the cafe and prizes awarded for best costume! £3 per child. Places limited so book early to guarantee your spot on the guest list!

Tel 01543 300191 www.lichfieldfestival.org/events-in-lichfield Friday 2nd March 10.30am

Little Saplings Sensory Play

National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, Burton upon Trent, DE13 7AR Following story time, children and accompanying adults will be given complete free-reign of our expanding and evolving array of sensory toys with the objective of encouraging creativity and multi-sensory experiences. All this takes place in our beautiful surroundings and with full access to our excellent restaurant and on-site

facilities. For babies, toddlers and preschool children.£1.50 per child. www.thenma.org.uk Sat 17th March 1.30-3pm

Kiddiwinks Nearly New Sale

Collingwood Centre, Great Barr, B43 7NF The ideal place to buy and sell nearly new baby and children’s clothes, toys and equipment. Tables for sellers are £10 and should be pre-booked online. Entry for buyers is £1 per person, under 12s are free. www.kiddiwinksnearlynew.com info@kiddiwinksnearlynew.com facebook.com/kiddiwinksnearlynew Wed 4th April 12pm & 3.30pm

Dear Zoo

Lichfield Garrick, Castle Dyke, Lichfield, WS13 6HR Dear Zoo the timeless children’s classic book makes its stage premiere.

Join Ben…and his friend Sally…as they wait to see what the Zoo will send when they get Ben’s letter asking for a pet. All kinds of familiar animals big and small arrive…but will they make a good pet? Well…..wait and see!

This production will delight all those who have read the book (both young and old) as it unfolds with child-engaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction.

Tel 01543 412121 www.lichfieldgarrick.com Sat 5th May 10am-2.30pm

The Bump to Five Show

Riverside Centre, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8HY Put the date in your diary for this year’s fun packed Bump to Five Show. More details to be confirmed in the next issue of Lots for Tots. In the meantime, we are now taking exhibitor bookings so if you’d like to showcase your business get in touch. www.bumptofive.co.uk

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Burton on Trent

Most classes are Term-Time only

Barton u Needwood

Queen St Community Centre

Stretton

Parent & Toddler

St Mary’s & St Modwen’s Baby & Toddler Toddler Group 10am-12pm Wed, 10-11.30am Tue/Fri

St James’ Parent & Toddler

Harvey Girls (young mums)

10-11.30am Mon Christadelphian Church, Park Rd 9-11am Tue/Thu St James’ Church Hall

Barton Toddlers 9.15-11am Thu St James’ Church Hall

Branston Parent & Toddler 9.45-11.15 Tue

Branston Village Hall

Baby Sensory 10am/11.15 Tue Branston All Saints Church

Burton on Trent All Saints Parent & Toddler 9.30-11.30am Mon Church Hall, Branston Rd

Messy Mondays 10am-12pm £3 UpBeat music & movement £4

9.30-10.30am (6mths+) Thu 10.45-11.30am (up to 6mths) Thu Booking recommended.

Brewhouse Theatre, Burton

Breastmilk Mummies 10am-12pm Mon Stay & Play (drop in) 1-2.30pm Mon

Harvey Girls Baby Katkim’s

(young mums with 0-pre-walking) 11am-12.15pm

Breastfeeding Workshop

10.30am-12.30pm (drop in) 2nd & 4th Thu of the month Stay & Play 10-11.30am Fri Harvey Girls (young mums) 12.30-2.30pm Fri East Staffs Children’s Centre, Waterloo St

Church Hall, Guild St

12.30-2.30pm Thu Riverside Church, High St

Draycott

St Mary’s Church Hall, Hillfield Ln

Stretton Pram Club

1.30-3pm Tue Stretton Methodist Church

Parent & Toddler 2-3pm Fri

in the Clay Walton on Trent C of E Primary

Tots Corner Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Wed Village Hall

Tutbury Baby & Toddler Group

1-2.30pm Mon & 9.30-11am Fri Term time only, £1.50 Tutbury Pre-School, Cornmill Lane, Tutbury

Moira Baby Sensory

10am/ 11.15am Mon Moira Village Hall

Rolleston on Dove Rolleston Playgroup

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

Uttoxeter Stay & Play 10-11.30am Thu Uttoxeter Library, High St

Winshill

Stapenhill Jump for Joy 9.30-11.30am Mon St Peter’s Church, Stanton Rd Twins Group 10-11.30am Mon Harvey Girls (young mums)

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

Dads 4 Dads Group

10am-12pm Sat Winshill Resource Centre

2-4pm Tue

Tums to Tots drop in

9.30-11.15am Wed Stay & Play 1-2.30pm Wed

Winshill Mini Fun Factory

Creative Caterpillars

Baby Zone Messy Play

9.30-11am Fri (3mths-1yr, booking required) Hill St Health Centre, Hill St

9.30-11.30am Tue

10-11.30am Wed Winshill Methodist Church

Tots n Dots 9.15-11am Thu Gospel Hall, Hawfield Lane

Short Street Toddlers

9.45-11.45am Fri Short Street Methodist Chapel

Polish Mums 1-3pm Mon/Fri Nature Tots 1.30-3pm Tue Harvey Girls 3-5pm Wed 10

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Now taking exhibitor bookings

Saturday 5th May 10am-2.30pm Riverside Centre Riverside Road Pride Park

Derby DE24 8HY

www.bumptofive.co.uk Library Sessions

Term Time Only

Storytime (under 5’s)

Brereton 2.15-2.45 Mon Brewood 2.15-2.45 Tue Burton on Trent 10.30-11 Thu Saturday Penkridge 10.30-11 Wed 5th May Stafford 11-11.30 Tue 10am-2.30pm Sutton Coldfield 11-11.30

Fri Uttoxeter 9.30-10 Wed

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 10.30-12 Tue Burton on Trent 9.45-10.30 Wed Cannock 10-10.45 Fri Lichfield 11-11.45 Fri Riverside Centre Riverside Road Rugeley 10-10.45 Fri

Tots Library

Pride Park Derby DE24 8HY

Wilnecote 9.30-10.30 Wed

www.bumptofive.co.uk

Toy Library

Barton under Needwood Burton on Trent

Wed Wed

Baby Bounce & Rhyme (under 3’s)

Baswich 2.30-3 Mon Brereton 11-11.30 Fri Burntwood 10.30-11 Thu Burton on Trent 10.15-10.45 Tue 11.15-11.45 Fri Cannock 10.30-11 Thu Eccleshall 10-10.30 Fri Heath Hayes 9.30-10 Fri Hednesford 10.45-11.15 Fri Holmecroft 10.30-11 Tue Lichfield 11-11.30 Tue Norton Canes 9.30-10 Fri Penkridge 10-10.30 Fri Rising Brook 10.30-11 Fri Rugeley 10-10.30 Mon Shenstone 10.30-11 Tue Stafford 10-10.30 Wed Sutton Coldfield 9.30-10 every other Fri Tamworth 11-11.30

Fri Uttoxeter 10.30-11.30 Tue

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Lichfield & Tamworth

Most classes are Term-Time only

Burntwood Hammerwich Toddler

Family Support Grp 9-11am Fri St Martin’s Church, Stonydelph

Lichfield Childminder Drop In

Fazeley Parent & Tots

10am-12pm/1-3pm Mon Burntwood Institute Little Lambs 10-11.30am Mon/Fri Redwood Community Centre

International Women’s Group

Childminder Drop in

Little Owls Baby Sensory Time

9.30-11.30 Mon/Fri

Spark Baby Bistro Breastfeeding Cafe

10-11.30am Mon Spark Babies 11.30am -1pm Mon (Pregnancy - Walking)

Spark Grandparent’s Playgroup 1.30-3.30pm Mon (0-4yrs)

Sparky’s Den After School Club 4-6pm Mon (4-8yrs, inc. hot meal) DASH (Autism Support ) 7-9pm 1st Mon of mth

Twiglets Toddler Nature Group 9.30-11.30am Tue

Sally Davies Baby Massage

10.45-11.45am Tue, booking required Lunch Bunch 12-1.30pm Tue

Read It, Make It

1.45-2.45pm Tue

Bump to Baby Antenatal Course 7.30-9.30pm Tue, booking required

Little Owls Baby Sensory

(0-2 yr) 10-11.30am Wed PANDAS Postnatal depression support 1.30-3pm Wed

Spark Bumps Pregnancy Evening

7.30-9.30pm 1st Wed of month Horizon Single Parent Support 9.30-11.30am Thu PANDAS Postnatal depression support 10-11.30am Thu

9.30-11.30am Mon

Get Messy & Play (drop in) 1-3pm Mon

9.30-11.30am Tue

(0-2yrs, drop in) 10-11.30am Wed

Stay & Play/Toy Library

10am/ 11.15am/ 12.45pm Fri

Diddi Dance

Baby Sensory

Midday Mayhem Young Parents Curborough Community Centre (Up to 25 yrs) 12-2pm Fri

Male carers with 0-4yr olds 9.30-11am last Sat of month Spark Springhill, Mossbank Ave 12

Breastfeeding Support

10-11.30am Mon (drop in) Learn & Play 9.30-11am Tue (0-5 yrs, booking required) Old & Young Play Sensory Play 1-2.30pm Tue (0-5yrs, drop in) 1.30-3.30pm Thu (0-12mths, drop in) Friday Club 9am-12pm Fun to Talk 1-2.30pm Wed Lichfield Twins & Multiples Club Leyfield’s Children’s Centre, (drop in) 2-4pm Fri Masefield Drive Charnwood Children’s Centre Fit Tots 1-3pm Tue Christchurch Under 5s Parent & Tots Group 1.30-3pm Mon 9.30-11.15am Wed Martin Heath Hall Sacred Heart Ch, Glascote Heath Activity Session 12.30-2.30 Wed Emmanuel Toddlers St Francis Church, Leyfields 9.15-11.15am Tue Emmanuel Christian Centre Learn & Play 9.30-11am Wed Fradley Toddler Group (0-5 yrs, booking required) (0-4yrs) 9.45-11.30am Wed Baby Gurgles Sensory Play 1-2.30pm Wed (0-12mths, Fradley Village Hall booking required) TinyTalk Baby Signing Fun to Talk 9.30-11am Thu 10-11am Wed (0-18 mths) (12mths-5yrs, booking required) 11.15am-12.15pm Wed (18mths +) Breastfeeding Support (drop in) Tesco Extra Community Room 1-3pm Thu Glascote Childrens Ctr, Story with Rory Hawksworth 10.30am Wed Green Room at Lichfield Garrick Dosthill Parent & Tots Group 9-11am Thu Diddi Dance Dosthill Baptist Ch, Cadogan Rd 1.30-2.15pm Thu Free trial class Mini Me’s Mother & Toddler Booking essential 07598 198551 9.30-11.30am Fri (fortnightly) Martin Heath Hall Elford Village Hall

7-10pm Thu, booking required

Spark Dad’s Group

9.15-11.30am Tue/Thu Belgrave Fire Station

11am-12.30pm Wed

9.15-11.45am Fri Jigsaw Community Hub

Pamper Evenings

Activity Session

Breastfeeding Support

(6mth-4 yrs) 12.30-2pm Thu

Spark Tots Toddler Playgroup

9.30-11.15am Mon/ Fri Mill Lane Link, Fazeley

Tamworth Activity Session

9.15-11am Mon/Wed

9.45-10.30am Fri Free trial class Booking essential 07598 198551 Mile Oak Community Centre

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

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Our next issue is out in late March covering Easter May Half Term Father’s Day Promote your class, event or business here from as little as

£41.25 for 3 months including magazine & website listings

Contact Laura: staffordshire@lotsfortots.co.uk 08456 436 874

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 862364, email burtonsouth@babysensory.co.uk or visit www.babysensory.com

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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

Childminder Stay & Play

(runs fortnightly, drop in)

9.30-11.30am Thu (0-5yrs, drop in) Stay & Play 1.15-2.45pm Thu 1-2.15pm Thu (12mths-2yrs, Let’s Cook 9.30-11.30am Fri booking required) Cannock Chase Children’s Centre (2-4yrs, booking required) Western Springs Children’s Centre

Beat, Rhythm & Rhyme

Sensory Space @ Chase

9.30-11.30am Wed (0-5yrs with Ridware Village Hall, Uttoxeter Rd additional needs, drop in) Chase Leisure Centre

Brocton

Mother & Toddler 10-11.30 Wed

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

Diddi Dance

9.45am & 10.45am Tue Booking essential 07598 198551 Free trial class Avon Centre WS11 1LH

Create & Play 9.30-11.30am Fri Create Community Hub

Doxey

Tuneful Tots 10-11.30am Tue Sutton Centre

Great Wyrley Twins Club 12.30-2.30pm Mon Landywood Children’s Centre

Hednesford

Stay & Play 10-11.30am Fri Pye Green Community Centre

Cannock Chase Breastfeeding Support Group

1.30-3pm Mon (drop in) Stay & Play 1.15-2.45pm Mon (0-5yrs, drop in) Let’s Cook 9.30-11.30am & 11.30am-1.30pm Mon (2-4yrs, booking required)

Jellie Tots Play & Stay

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Stafford

Little Doves 9.30-10.15am Mon 1.30-3.30pm Thu Waterhouses Bungalow Sing & Sign

Mon 9.45 (7mth+) 11am (14mth+) 12.15 (2mth+) Fulford Village Hall, ST11 9QT

NCT Bumps n Babies 10-12 Mon Breastfeeding Group 1.30-3 Mon Amy’s Story & Play 1-2.30 Mon & 9.45-11am Wed

1-2.30pm 1st Tue of month

Salvation Army

Stafford Twins Group Family Focus 9.30-11.30am Wed 9.30-11.30am Thu Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall Sing & Sign Thu 10am (7mth+) Cannock Chase, Valley Rd

Hixon

Jelly Beans, Bumps, Babies & Little Buddies 10-11.30am Thu Hixon Memorial Hall, High St

Norton Canes

11.15am (14mth+)12.30pm (2mth+) Families First at Faraday Road

Cafe Tots 11am-2pm Mon-Fri Rising Brook Church Berkswich Toddler 1.30-3pm Tue Methodist Church Hall Simply Play Baby 10-11.30 Mon Tornado Toddlers 12-2pm Mon/Thu Tuneful Tots 10-11.30am Tue

Childminders Group

Baby Stay & Play

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

Rugeley

9.45-11.30am Wed Messy Play 1.30-3pm Wed

Breastfeeding Advice 1.30-2.30pm Wed

Treasure Seekers 11.30-1.30 Thu

9.30-11.30am Tue (0-5yrs, drop in) Buggy Walk 10.30-11.30 Mon Baby Stay & Play 1.15-2.45pm Meet at Rugeley Library Tue (0-12mths, drop in) Stay & Play 10-11.30 Tue Grandparents Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Wed (0-5yrs, drop in) (0-5yrs, drop in)

Reflux Support 9.30-11.30 Wed

St Paul’s Church Hall

SA Playgroup 9.30-11.30am Mon Development & Play

Huntington Grandparents & Little Friends 10am-12pm Toddler Group 9.30-11.30am Thu 3rd Fri of Mth, Museum of Littleton Green Community Sch

Play & Stay 9.30-11 Thu/Fri Family Focus 9.30-11.30am Thu

Breastfeeding Support Group 11am-12.30pm Wed (drop in)

Silkmore Children’s Centre

Praise and Play 10-11am Wed St Mary’s Church Sticky Fingers 9.45-11.30am Thu Stafford Baptist Church Mumsnbabes 9.30-11.30am Fri Weston Village Hall

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Sutton Coldfield

Most classes are Term-Time only

TinyTalk 9.45am (18 mth+), 11am (0-18mths) Mon Chester Road Baptist Church, B73 5HU

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 B74 2UU Rainbow Rhyme 1.15-2pm (mixed age) Tue Brownhills Activity Centre

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TinyTalk 1.30-2.30pm (0-18mths) Tue

Holland House Children’s Centre B72 1RE

Young Parents Group 12.30-2.30pm

alternate Weds New Hall Children’s Centre, Langley Hall Drive

NCT Bumps & Babies 10-11am Wed (Sling session) Quinto Lounge, Birmingham Rd B72 1QA

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

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

TinyTalk Fri 9.45-10.45am (18mth+) 11am-12pm (0-18mths) Four Oaks Methodist Church B74 2UU Rainbow Rhyme 10-10.45am (mixed age) Fri 11-11.45am (baby session) Fri (call to book) Streetly Association, Streetly Diddi Dance

9.45-10.30am Sat Booking essential 07598 198551 Free trial class Little Aston Village Hall

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