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Summer is here at last! Come rain or shine this issue is full of ideas for family fun from July to early October.
Inside you’ll find plenty of opportunities to explore the great outdoors with your tots. There are even some out of this world events celebrating the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 including a cosmic Moon Landing Maize Maze at the National Forest Adventure Farm! Remember, the new school term in September isn’t just for the big kids there’s a whole host of baby, toddler and pre-schooler classes and playgroups re-starting. Visit our Lots on Weekly section to see what’s happening in your area. I hope you enjoy the activities we’ve collected for you. 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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Sat 6th July 6-6.45pm
Lichfield Festival Space Parade Bore Street, Lichfield Created and brought to life by local community groups and schools, giant puppet structures from the Lichfield Festival Space Parade will process through the city streets, accompanied by music from local performers. Starting on Bore Street, ending at Lichfield Cathedral. www.lichfieldfestival.org Thu 11th July (time tbc)
New intake event at Streethay Primary Yoxall Way, Streethay, Lichfield, WS13 8FT Streethay Primary is a brand new school and nursery opening in September 2019. The school will provide high-quality education and care for children aged 2+. Nursery, Reception and Year 1 places available. For full details of our new intake event please check our website. www.streethayprimary.org.uk Fri 12th - Sun 14th July
Lichfield Fuse Festival
Beacon Park, Lichfield, WS13 6QZ Lichfield’s annual FREE arts festival. As well as the fantastic music line-up, food traders and the Festival Market there’ll be lots of other activities and performances for all the family to enjoy including arts & craft sessions, teddy bear’s picnics, baby yoga, Bhangra Tots, Circus workshops, games, inflatables and storytelling. The NCT will be providing baby changing facilities and comfortable baby feeding areas. www.fuselichfield.org.uk Sat 13th July 10am-4pm
Planetarium - Lichfield Festival Wade Street Church, Lichfield, WS13 6HL Cosmos Planetarium is a 360° mobile dome where you can experience space-themed voyages of discovery. Two shows are available: Apollo 11 Anniversary - Travel back in time to the Apollo era; learn how an amazing group 4
of space pioneers changed our history. Destination Space Station - BLAST OFF to the International Space Station with UK astronaut Tim Peake to learn how we live and work in space. 25 minute sessions. £4 per person. www.lichfieldfestival.org Sat 13th July 9.30am
Kings Bromley Show
Crawley Lane, Kings Bromley, DE13 7JF Fun for the family including professional large and small ring entertainers, horse events, family dog show, amusements, trade and non-commercial stands, Craft Fair, Food & Drink Fair and competitive classes. Adults £6, under 16s £3 & family ticket £15. www.kingsbromleyshow.co.uk Sat 13th July 12-4pm
Amington Fete
Landau Forte Academy, Woodland Rd, Amington, Tamworth, B77 4FF Family fun including stalls, entertainment & refreshments. Free entry. Sat 13th July 1.30-2pm
Peter Rabbit’s Adventures St Mary’s,Market Square, Lichfield,WS13 6LG Peter Rabbit’s Musical Adventure is a storytelling show adapting this timeless tale as an intimate music theatre experience for young ones. Recommended for ages 4-8 years. Adults £10, children £7. Tel 01543 306150 www.lichfieldfestival.org Sat 13th July 12-4pm
Family Fun Day in aid of Cancer Research UK Rugeley Community Centre, Burnthill Lane, Rugeley, WS15 2HX Fun for everyone with over 30 stalls & activities including Sand Art, bouncy castle, face painting, soft play & a visit from Paw Patrol’s Marshall. Adults £1, kids free. kidsbeehappy.events@yahoo.com
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Moon Landing Maize Maze & Space Rangers At National Forest Adventure Farm 13th July to 2nd September The out of this world themed Maize Maze celebrates 50 years since the first moon landing on 20 July 1969. As you navigate the 10 acre maze, you’ll need to find and solve spacethemed puzzles to help fix the ‘Eagle’ Lunar Landing Module to send the astronauts home to Earth. The Astro-Adventure Mini Maze is perfect for little legs. Discover all the planets of the Solar System
hidden in the maze paths. Also become a Space Ranger and rescue the aliens in our brand new interactive experience for the summer. And of course a trip to the Adventure Farm includes meeting the animals and playing in the huge indoor and outdoor play areas. Tel 01283 533933 www.adventurefarm.co.uk
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13th July - 2nd September
Moon Landing Maize Maze and Space Rangers at the National Forest Adventure Farm Tatenhill, Burton on Trent, DE13 9SJ The out of this world themed Maize Maze celebrates 50 years since the first moon landing. As you navigate the 10 acre maze, you’ll need to find and solve space-themed puzzles to help fix the ‘Eagle’ Lunar Landing Module to send the astronauts home to Earth. The Astro-Adventure Mini Maze is perfect for little legs. Also become a Space Ranger and rescue the aliens in our brand new interactive experience for the summer. And of course a trip to the Adventure Farm includes meeting the animals and playing in the huge indoor and outdoor play areas. Tel 01283 533933 www.adventurefarm.co.uk Sun 14th July 12-5pm
Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Isaac Walton’s Cottage, Worston Lane, Stone, ST15 0PA Enjoy family fun and games in the cottage garden. Including magic shows, balloon modelling, face painting, make a teddy workshop, story telling, garden games and “Pop up tea room”. Bring a blanket, a picnic and your teddy! Free admission, car park £2 freedom-leisure.co.uk/centres/izaak-waltonscottage
Sun 14th July 10am-4pm
Tatenhill Airbase Open Day
Tatenhill Airfield, Newborough Rd, Burton on Trent, DE13 9PD Hosted by Midlands Air Ambulance this family day out includes stalls, refreshments, raffle & visits from other emergency services including the police and fire brigade. Free entry and parking. www.midlandsairambulance.com
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Wed 17th July (time tbc)
Taster session at Streethay Primary Yoxall Way, Streethay, Lichfield, WS13 8FT Streethay Primary is a brand new school and nursery opening in September 2019. The school will provide high-quality education and care for children aged 2+. Nursery, Reception and Year 1 places available. For full details of our taster session and how your child can join us please check our website. www.streethayprimary.org.uk Fri 19th July 9.45am
Kiddibops - Newborn Baby Course Glascote Children’s Centre, Hawksworth, Tamworth, B77 2ER A new 6 week course that focuses on supporting the specific needs of a newborn’s early development whilst giving you quality time together and bonding activities. Booking essential. £25 or free with valid Children’s Centre Pass. Contact Rachel on Tel 07807 551661 www.kiddibops.co.uk Sat 20th July 11am-2pm
Family Fun Day
Create Community Hub, Stafford Road, Huntington, Cannock, WS12 4NU Our community family fun days are becoming legendary and this year’s will include inflatable bouncy castles and assault courses, face painting, live music, food, drink and more. Free entry. facebook.com/createcommunityhub Sat 20th July 10.30-11.30am
Nature Detectives
National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, Burton upon Trent, DE13 7AR A great opportunity for you and your child to engage with the variety of nature that calls the Arboretum home. Parents / guardians must remain with their children at all times. £2.50 per child, pre-booking essential. Also 17th August & 21st September. Tel 01283 245100 www.thenma.org.uk
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July
Sat 20th July 10am-5pm
Alrewas Show
Daisy Lane, Alrewas, DE13 7DP One of Staffordshire’s best loved country shows. There’s something for everyone, with prize classes for farm animals and horses, and competitions in cookery, horticulture, arts and crafts, as well as children’s craft competitions. The best of local artisan produce on sale. Classic cars, tractors & agricultural machines on display. There’s plenty to keep the youngsters entertained, including soft play areas, Punch & Judy show and Fun Dog Show. Plenty of free parking. Adults £6, Children £3 & Family ticket £15. www.alrewasshow.co.uk Sat 20th July 11am-4pm
Tamworth celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 Moon Landing Tamworth Castle Grounds, B79 7NA Hosted by Communities Together CIC and Midland Rocketry Club. Come along to make your own rocket. They’ll also be distance competitions, arts & crafts and refreshments. www.communitytogethercic.org.uk Sat 20th & Sun 21st July 10am-5pm
Model Railway Exhibition at Claymills Victorian Pumping Station
Meadow Lane, Stretton, Burton on Trent, DE13 0DA Another special open weekend. C-D engine house, the workshop and the 130 house will be cleared and filled with model railways. Light refreshments will be sold in the cafe. www.claymills.org.uk Sun 21st July 10am-4pm
Craft Fair Sunday
Hoar Park Shopping & Craft Village, B4114 Nr Ansley, Nuneaton, CV10 0QU Craft Fair Sunday is the ideal time to visit Hoar Park, set in 141 acres of beautiful countryside, with a courtyard of 17th Century barns converted into retail and craft shops. There’s even a Children’s Farm, making it a great day out for all the family.
Tel 02476 394433 www.hoar-park.co.uk Sun 21st July 12-7pm
Stafford Castle’s Summer Sunday Newport Rd, Stafford, ST16 1DJ Enjoy delicious street food from a variety of stalls with live music & DJs on the main stage to keep you entertained. They’ll be plenty of children’s activities including festival face painting, craft workshops & circus skills. www.facebook.com/leisurestafford Tue 23rd - Sat 27th July
The Lion, The Witch & the Wardrobe Lichfield Garrick, Castle Dyke, WS13 6HR Lichfield Garrick Theatre is excited to announce its fourth Community Musical Production; The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. Based on C.S Lewis’s timeless classic, this summer, the Garrick will be bringing Narnia to life in a way that delight both adults and children alike! Tel 01543 412121 www.lichfieldgarrick.com Tue 23rd - Thu 25th July 10.30am-3pm
Storytelling at Tamworth Castle
Tamworth Castle, The Holloway, B79 7NA By some strange magic, the tales have escaped from the Storyteller’s book. Visitors are asked to come to the Castle and help the storyteller find the lost stories and listen to their telling. To add to the fun, visitors are encouraged to come along dressed in their favourite story themed costumes. www.tamworthcastle.co.uk Wed 24th July (& every Wed until 28th Aug) 11am-3pm
Summer Drop In Sessions - Explorers
Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Road, Hednesford, WS12 1TD Every Wednesday through the summer holidays join us for arts and crafts with an explorer theme. Including space, frozen, eco, scuba, jungle and treasure. £2.50 per child. No need to book, just turn up. www.museumofcannockchase.org
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Summer Fun at Sam’s House
Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum, Lichfield, WS13 6LG Our popular arts and craft activities are back every Thursday during the school holidays. Children must be accompanied by an adult. £2 per child, booking in advance advised. Tel 01543 264972 www.samueljohnsonbirthplace.org.uk Sat 27th July 12-4pm
Summer Fun Day
SNAP (Special Needs Adventure Playground) Pye Green Rd, Cannock, WS11 5RW Family fun including bouncy castle, stalls, tombola, raffle, glitter tattoos, refreshments & more. FREE entry. Tel 01543 579286 www.cannocksnap.com Mon 29th July 11am - 3pm
Play In The Parks
Springhill Academy, Mossbank Avenue, Burntwood, WS7 4UN FREE fun events in Burntwood Parks this summer from 11am-3pm. Bring a picnic! www.burntwood-tc.gov.uk Tue 30th July 11am - 3pm
Grass Sledging
Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge,ST17 0WT Back by popular demand we will be hosting Grass Sledging drop ins all day. No need to book just drop in and find us on Park Bank (near the car park). Long sleeves and trousers, plus a sense of adventure are recommended! Riders must be 4 years or over to sledge along, under 4’s may be accompanied by an adult. £4 each to take part (this equals 3 goes on the grass sledge) Final ticket purchase 2:45pm. Please be aware this event is very popular and will more than likely be long queues. www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events Wed 31st July 11am - 3pm
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St Matthews Cricket Ground, The Riddings, Burntwood, WS7 9QH FREE fun events in Burntwood Parks this summer from 11am-3pm. Bring a picnic! www.burntwood-tc.gov.uk Fri 2nd August 10-11am & 11.30am-12.30pm
Little Saplings Sensory Play
National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, Burton upon Trent, DE13 7AR Join us for an adventure to the world’s vast oceans and all those creatures and people who live and work at sea. Think pirates, mermaids, fish and of course the Royal Navy! An interactive, fun session designed to promote social skills through, craft activities, creative play and physical activities. Children and their carers will be given freereign of our array of sensory toys with the objective of encouraging creativity and multisensory experiences. For babies, toddlers and preschool children.£2.50 per child, booking essential. Also 6th September & 4th October. Tel 01283 245100 www.thenma.org.uk Sun 4th August 11am-5pm
Classic Car Show
Stafford Castle, Newport Rd, ST16 1DJ A classic car treat and vintage fun for all the family. Including display cars, mini motor museum, auto mart and craft stalls. Free admission, car parking £5.
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Sun 4th August 12-4pm
Summer Family Day
Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Road, Hednesford, WS12 1TD Come along for family friendly fun at the museum and celebrate our 30th birthday! Punch and Judy show, party games, face painting, giant lawn games, birthday themed arts and crafts, stalls, and ‘Funny Fortunes’ with Esmerelda and Ember the Dragon. Free Admission (small charge for some activities). www.museumofcannockchase.org
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August
Mon 5th August 11am - 3pm
Play In The Parks
Chase Terrace Park, Burntwood FREE fun events in Burntwood Parks this summer from 11am-3pm. Bring a picnic! www.burntwood-tc.gov.uk Mon 5th-Fri 9th August 9am-4pm
The Greatest Showman Summer Camp Cheslyn Hay Village Hall, Pinfold Lane, Cheslyn Hay, WS6 7HP Roll up, Roll up! Get ready for the greatest show in town... D.C.L are delivering a drama summer camp for children aged between 4-11 years. The children will be acting, singing and dancing. Plus we’re teaming up with a professional CIRCUS company so they’ll get the chance to learn lots of new exciting skills. There’ll also be arts and crafts available as children make and decorate props for our production! On the Friday children will take part in a showcase production of all their work. Everyone welcome! Children will be taught by highly experienced and qualified performing arts teachers. Children can attend for the whole week or just a day. Prices from £30.44 to £117.85. Hannah 07376 235086 dcl.hannah@gmail.com www.dramachangeslives.com Tue 6th August 10-11.30am
Sticky Fingers Arts & Crafts Session Leyfields Children’s Centre, Hawksworth, Tamworth, B77 2ER Looking for something to do with your children during the summer holidays? Join us for a fun, FREE family arts & crafts session. Materials supplied. Booking essential. Tel 01827 68750 facebook.com/TamworthChildrensCentre 6th-8th & 13th-15th August 10.30am-3pm
Saxons at the Castle
Tamworth Castle, The Holloway, B79 7NA Come and find out what life was like for those 10
living in Tamworth during Saxon times. Try your hand at archaeology, learn about the warrior princess Aethelflaed and Saxon battle tactics and see if you can solve our runic puzzles! www.tamworthcastle.co.uk Wed 7th August 11am - 3pm
Play In The Parks
Open House, Cherry Close, Burntwood, WS7 4RJ FREE fun events in Burntwood Parks this summer from 11am-3pm. Bring a picnic! www.burntwood-tc.gov.uk Wed 7th August 10am-4.30pm
Wildchild Festival
Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge,ST17 0WT Come along and be transported into a magical world of art and nature in celebration of our 50th Anniversary! They’ll be lots of family wildlife activities on the day; fun games, entertainment from the Fabularium theatre group, listen to the tales of the travelling storyteller, explore the Oakmobile, try tasty festival food and drink, plus lots more! This is an advanced booking event only, so make sure you buy your tickets before the 24th July or you won’t be able to come! Tel 01889 880100 www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/WildChildfestival Thu 8th August 1-3.30pm
Kidsfest
Cannock Chase Children’s Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU Cannock Chase Children’s Centre annual family fun day. Lots of festival themed activities. Wellies optional! Small entry charge per family. Tel 01543 469894 facebook.com/cannockchasechildrenscentre
Sat 10th August 11am-4pm
Hednesford Summer Festival
Hednesford Park, Rugeley Rd, WS12 1TB A wide variety of fun for the whole family including fun fair, stalls, local singing groups, tennis participation, team tug-o-war, classic cars display & dog display. There’s also the
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Grow Up Great Zone for younger children including balloon modeller, Punch and Judy Show and arts & crafts. www.hednesfordinpartnership.co.uk
food & drinks galore. Free entry. www.facebook.com/QINTHEPARK
Sat 10th August 9am-6pm & Sun 11th August 10am-4pm
Hoar Park Shopping & Craft Village, B4114 Nr Ansley, Nuneaton, CV10 0QU Craft Fair Sunday is the ideal time to visit Hoar Park, set in 141 acres of beautiful countryside, with a courtyard of 17th Century barns converted into retail and craft shops. There’s even a Children’s Farm, making it a great day out for all the family. Tel 02476 394433 www.hoar-park.co.uk
Heroes & Foes
Ankerside Shopping Centre, Tamworth Free family friendly event including special guests, traders, prop displays, Cosplay parade & Nerf shooting range. www.facebook.com/geeksevents Mon 12th August 11am - 3pm
Play In The Parks
Elder Lane Park, Burntwood FREE fun events in Burntwood Parks this summer from 11am-3pm. Bring a picnic! www.burntwood-tc.gov.uk Wed 14th August 11am - 3pm
Play In The Parks
Redwood Park, Aspen Grove, Burntwood FREE fun events in Burntwood Parks this summer from 11am-3pm. Bring a picnic! www.burntwood-tc.gov.uk Thu 15th August 10am-12pm
Campfire Cooking
Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge,ST17 0WT Want to get the children outdoors this holiday? Learn how to build a campfire and have a go a lighting it. Then cook some tasty treats over the flames and use a kelly kettle to make your own hot chocolate. Suitable for ages 3+ (0-2 yr olds free to attend with paying sibling. )£5.50 per child, £3.50 per additional sibling. Tel 01889 880100 www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events Sat 17th August 12-9pm
Party on the Pitch
Stafford Cricket & Hockey, Brian Westhead Pavillion, Riverway, Stafford, ST16 3WB As Victoria Park is being revamped we cannot hold Q In The Park there this year. So not to disappoint we’re moving to Stafford Cricket & Hockey Club for a full day of live music, dance displays, masses of stalls &
Sun 18th August 10am-4pm
Craft Fair Sunday
Mon 19th August 11am - 3pm
Play In The Parks
Chase Terrace Park, Burntwood FREE fun events in Burntwood Parks this summer from 11am-3pm. Bring a picnic! www.burntwood-tc.gov.uk Mon 19th August 11am - 12.30pm
Spark Babies Summer Meet Up
Spark Burntwood, Mossbank Avenue, Burntwood, WS7 4UN. Join us at Spark for a relaxing morning meeting others and finding out what’s on for you and your little one locally. Suitable from pregnancy to pre-crawling. £1.50 per session, includes refreshments. No need to book. Plenty of parking. www.sparkburntwood.co.uk Tue 20th August 10-11.30am
Sticky Fingers Arts & Crafts Session
Leyfields Children’s Centre, Hawksworth, Tamworth, B77 2ER Join us for a fun, FREE family arts & crafts session.Materials supplied. Booking essential. Tel 01827 68750 facebook.com/TamworthChildrensCentre Wed 21st August 11am - 3pm
Play In The Parks
Redwood Park, Aspen Grove, Burntwood FREE fun events in Burntwood Parks this summer from 11am-3pm. Bring a picnic! www.burntwood-tc.gov.uk
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August-September
Sat 24th August 12-6pm
Fri 30th August 2pm
Family Fun Day at Fradley Arms
Movies at the Garrick - Moana (PG)
Fradley Arms, Rykneld St, Lichfield,WS13 8RD Fun for all the family with bouncy castle, diddy car racers, stalls, face painting, music and much more! Tel 01283 790186
Lichfield Garrick, Castle Dyke, WS13 6HR An adventurous teenager sails out on a daring mission to save her people. Enjoy this Disney favourite at the Lichfield Garrick. £10 (£8 under 16’s) Tel 01543 412121 www.lichfieldgarrick.com
Sat 24th & Sun 25th August 11am-4pm
Elford Scarecrow Festival
Elford, near Tamworth, B79 9DB Everyone is welcome for one the best value family days out in the Midlands. Vote for your favourite scarecrow from 100s on show. Children’s area including real life fire engine, bouncy castle and play area. Wildlife area including birds of prey. Fun stalls, games, BBQ, Cream Teas and Pimms & Beer Tent. The route is buggy and wheelchair friendly. All proceeds will be shared between local beneficiaries. Entry and parking is £4 for adults, £3 for children. Under 5s go free. www.elfordscarecrowfestival.uk facebook.com/ElfordScarecrowFestival Sun 25th & Mon 26th August 10am-5pm
Steam Open Day at Claymills Victorian Pumping Station
Meadow Lane, Stretton, Burton on Trent, DE13 0DA Fun for all the family including minature steam engine rides, demonstrations and ‘follow the rat’ trail. Light refreshments available. Also 28th & 29th September. www.claymills.org.uk Mon 26th August 12-5pm
Family Fun Day
Lichfield Social Club, Purcell Avenue, Lichfield, WS13 6TS Fun for the family including stalls, games & refreshments. This year the Chase Play Bus will be on site for kids from toddlers to 12yrs. Tel 01543 303095 www.facebook.com/lichfieldsocialclub
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Sat 31st August 12-3pm
Penkside Community Champions Summer Event Meadow Road Play Park, Stafford, ST17 4JQ Family fun including bouncy castle, climbing wall and much more. Free entry, charge for some activities. www.penkside.com Sat 31st August 12-4pm
Doxey Village Day 2019
Valerian Drive, Doxey, Stafford Come and join the fun including bouncy slide & assault course, facepainting, stalls, refreshments and more. www.facebook.com/doxeyparishcouncil Fri 6th September 9.45am
Kiddibops - Newborn Baby Course Glascote Children’s Centre, Hawksworth, Tamworth, B77 2ER A new 6 week course that focuses on supporting the specific needs of a newborn’s early development whilst giving you quality time together and bonding activities. Booking essential. £25 or free with valid Children’s Centre Pass. Contact Rachel on Tel 07807 551661 www.kiddibops.co.uk Sat 7th September 5.30-9.45pm
Lichfield Proms in Beacon Park
Beacon Park, Lichfield, WS13 6QZ Enjoy an evening of music, picnicking and a firework finale. Children’s activities from 5.30pm, music from 6pm & main concert from 7.30pm. Free entry. www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/lichfieldproms
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September-October
Sat 14th September 10am-4pm
History of the Ancient High House Greengate Street, Stafford, ST16 2JA Join us for a guided tour of the Ancient High House plus childrens workshops. Free.
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Sat 14th September 11am-4pm
We Love Tamworth
Tamworth Castle Grounds, B79 7NA Enjoy all the fun of the fair at this annual free event. Includes fairground rides, stalls, games, inflatables and a dog show. There’ll also be a dedicated Children’s Zone featuring walkabout characters, inflatables, face painting, craft activities and more. Entry to the Zone is £3 per child, free for adults. www.tamworthartsandevents.co.uk Sat 14th & Sun 15th September 12-5pm
Lichfield Community Games 2019
Beacon Park, Lichfield, WS13 6QZ This fun-filled & interactive afternoon will give children, young people and adults the opportunity to try their hand at the huge variety of sports & activities available in the Lichfield community. This year we’ll have over 50 activities for people to try. Free, drop in event. www.facebook.com/inspireactivity Sat 14th & Sun 15th September 10.30am-3pm
Victorian Living History
Tamworth Castle, The Holloway, B79 7NA Step back in time & experience the daily activities of a Victorian household by helping the servants with their chores or participating in a lesson from the Governess. www.tamworthcastle.co.uk Sun 15th September 10am-4pm
Craft Fair Sunday
Hoar Park Shopping & Craft Village, B4114 Nr Ansley, Nuneaton, CV10 0QU Craft Fair Sunday is the ideal time to visit Hoar Park, set in 141 acres of beautiful countryside, with a courtyard of 17th Century barns converted into retail and craft shops.
There’s even a Children’s Farm, making it a great day out for all the family. Tel 02476 394433 www.hoar-park.co.uk Sat 21st September 10am-4pm
Bricks at the High House
Ancient High House, Greengate Street, Stafford, ST16 2JA The Ancient High House opens it’s doors to LEGO enthusiasts in collaboration with Brick Central displays, traders, workshops and games. Free admission.
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Sat 21st September 12-5pm
Tamworth Community Games 2019 Tamworth Castle Grounds, B79 7NA Free, drop in event giving children, young people and adults the chance to try a variety of sports & activities available in the Tamworth community. www.facebook.com/inspireactivity Sat 21st & Sun 22nd September 9am-5pm
Autumn Festival
National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, Burton upon Trent, DE13 7AR Featuring a food and craft fair and entertainment for all ages, this is sure to be a weekend for the whole family to enjoy! Free admission. www.thenma.org.uk Fri 4th - Sun 6th October
We’re Going On A Bear Hunt Brewhouse Arts Centre, Union Street, Burton on Trent, DE14 1AA Little Angel Theatre’s acclaimed adaptation returns to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Rosen’s beloved book. Brought to life with beautiful puppets designed by Lyndie Wright and original music by Barb Jungr. Ideal for children 3-8 years old. www.brewhouse.co.uk Sat 12th October 10am-4pm
Art Attack in Tamworth Town Centre
Art Attack returns with free arts activities for all the family. www.tamworthartsandevents.co.uk/art-attack
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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
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9-11.30am Tue & 9-11am Thu St James’ Church Hall
Tots, Pots & Tales
10-11am & 1.30-2.30pm Fri The Mug Tug, Barton Marina Booking essential 01283 711341
Branston All Saints Parent & Toddler 9.30-11.30am Mon Church Hall, Branston Rd
Branston Toddler Group
9.30-11am Tue Branston Village Hall, Clays Lane
Baby Sensory
10am/11.15/12.45 Tue All Saints Church, Branston babysensory.com/burton-south
Burton on Trent
Mama Blossom Baby Massage
Church Hall, Guild St
10am & 11.20am Fri
St Chad’s Busybodies Parent & Toddler Group
Mama Blossom Mum & Baby Yoga (3mths-crawling)
9.30-11.30am Wed/Fri Main Hall, St Chads Centre, Hunter St, DE14 2SS
Draycott
in the Clay
Tots Corner Toddler Group
9.30-11.30am Wed, Village Hall
Moira Baby Sensory
10am, 11.15am & 12.30pm Mon Call Vicky 07870 862364 babysensory.com/burton-south Moira Village Hall
Rolleston on Dove Rolleston Playgroup
10-11.30am Tue & some Fri Rolleston Club, Burnside
facebook.com/rollestonplaygroup
Stapenhill
10-11am Tue (2-4yrs, drop in)
Simply Play
9.15-10.30am & 10.45am-12pm Wed (Free, booking required)
Simply Play for Babies
1-2.30pm Wed (must book) Coffee Morning 9.30-11.30am Thu (every fortnight, drop in) East Staffs Children’s Centre, Waterloo St, Tel 01283 233400 facebook.com/ EastStaffsChildrensCentre
UpBeat music & movement £4 9.30-10.30am (6 mths+) Wed Booking recommended. Brewhouse Arts Centre, Union St
St Mary’s & St Modwen’s Toddler Group 10am-12pm Wed, 14
Stretton Pram Club
1.30-3pm Tue Stretton Methodist Church
Tutbury Baby & Toddler Group
1-2.30pm Mon & 9.30-11am Fri Term time only, £1.50 Tutbury Pre-School, Cornmill Ln
Uttoxeter 10am Thu
Mama Blossom Baby Massage 11.45am Thu
Mama Blossom Pregnancy Yoga 6.30pm Thu
Twins & Multiples Group 10-11am Mon (drop in, £2 per family)
Marchington Village Hall, ST14 8LF www.mamablossom.com
Neonatal Support Group
10-11.30am 1st Tue of month
Winshill
Hill Street Mini Movers
10-11.30am Thu (drop in) Hill St Health Centre, Hill St
Mini Fun Factory Toddler Group 10-11.30am Wed
Glebe Pre-school
Winshill Methodist Church, High Bank Road
9.15am-12.15pm Mon-Fri Lunch Club 12.15-1.15pm www.glebe-preschool.co.uk Tel 07989 036843 Stanton Rd, DE15 9RW
Short Street Toddlers
Baby & Toddler
Mama Blossom Mum & Baby Yoga (3mths-crawling)
St Peter’s Jump for Joy
10am-12pm Mon (drop in)
Baby Brewers Parent & Child
Stretton
10-11.30am Tue/Fri St Mary’s Church Hall, Hillfield Ln
9.30-11.30am Mon Downstairs lounge of Glebe Burton Albion Community Trust School, Stanton Rd
Breastmilk Mummies
12.45pm Fri Stanton Village Hall, Woodland Rd, DE15 9TJ www.mamablossom.com
Tots n Dots 9-11am Thu Gospel Hall, Hawfield Lane
Woodville
9.45-11.45am Fri Short Street Methodist Chapel
Mama Blossom Pregnancy Yoga 6.45pm Wed
Woodville Methodist Church www.mamablossom.com
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Lichfield & Tamworth
Most classes are Term-Time only
Fradley Fradley Toddler Group
(0-4yrs) 9.45-11.30am Wed, Fradley Village Hall Baby Sensory 10am & 11.15am Thu, babysensory.com/burton-south Fradley Youth Centre, Hay End Lane, WS13 8NL
Lichfield
Childminder Drop In
9.30-11.30am Mon (free)
Breastfeeding Support Group
NCT Buggy Walk & Social 11am alternate Weds
3.30-5.15pm Tue (drop in, £1)
Little Stars Parent & Toddler for children with disabilities 1-3pm Wed (Free, drop in)
Hearing Impaired Group
3.30-5.30pm Thu Friday Club 9am-12pm Fri
Butterflies Group
Diddles Stay & Play 1-2.30pm Wed (drop in, £2 per session) Chorley Village Hall, WS13 8DA
Stay & Play/Toy Library 9.15-11.45am Fri Jigsaw Community Hub
Emmanuel Toddlers
9.15-11.15am Tue Emmanuel Christian Centre
TinyTalk Baby Signing
10-11am Wed (18 mths +) & 11.15am-12.15pm (0-18mths) Wed Newborn Communication classes (suitable for babies 12 weeks and under) coming soon! Tesco Extra Community Room Story with Rory 10.30am Wed Green Room at Lichfield Garrick 16
Kiddibops Music Class
1pm (babies) & 2pm (0-4yrs) Wed
In It Together Support Group
for children with additional needs, 12-2pm 1st Thu of month (drop in)
KatKims Bookworms
Baby Sensory 10am, 11.15am & 12.45pm Fri babysensory.com/burton-south Curborough Community Centre
NCT Cloth Nappy & Sling Library 10.30-12.30 1st Sat of mth, Lichfield Fire Station
Rugby Tots
9-9.30am (2-3.5yrs) & 9.40-10.25am (3.5-5yrs) Sat Saxon Hill Academy, Kings Hill Rd, WS14 9DE Book online www.rugbytots.co.uk
10.30am-12.30pm Fri (for under Rugby Tots 5s with developmental delay, free) 9-9.30am & 10.35-11.05am Weekend Wake-Up Stay & Play (2-3.5yrs) Sun 1.15-2.45pm Fri (0-5yrs drop in 9.40-10.25am & 11.15am-12pm £3 per family up to 2 children, 50p (3.5-5yrs) Sun for additional children) Lichfield Cathedral School, Charnwood Children’s Centre, Longdon Green, WS15 4PT Purcell Ave, WS13 7PH, (from Sept class moving to Friary Tel 01543 512024 Grange Leisure Centre) NCT Toddler Time 1-2.30pm Mon Book online www.rugbytots.co.uk (fortnightly), £2 per family Martin Heath Hall, Christchurch Lane
10-11.30am Tue (1yr +, booking
Meet outside Lake Bistro Beacon Park required)
9.30-11am Tue (free, drop in) Under 5s D.C.L Drama Llama 10-11am Tue Christchurch 10-11.30am Fri (2-4yrs, 1st session free then £4 Martin Heath Hall, Christchurch Lane weekly) dcl.hannah@gmail.com
Horizon Single Parents Group
Sticky Fingers Family Crafts
10-11am Thu (on 2nd Thu of mth 1-2pm) (drop in, 2-5yrs, £3.50 1st child, £1.50 siblings) Leyfield’s Children’s Centre, B79 8JB, Tel 01827 68750 facebook.com/ tamworthchildrenscentre
Activity Session 9.15-11.30am Tue/Thu, Belgrave Fire Station
Fit Tots 1-3pm Tue Parent & Tots Group
9.30-11.15am Wed Sacred Heart Ch, Glascote Heath
In It Together Support Group
for children with additional needs 10am-12pm 3rd Tue of month, (Free, drop in)
Breastfeeding Support
1-2.30pm Thu (free, drop in)
Kiddibops Music Class
9.45am (newborn development course), 10.30am (babies), 11.20am (0-4yrs) & 12.15pm (2.54yrs) Fri Glascote Children’s Centre B77 2HH, Tel 01827 475222 facebook.com/ tamworthchildrenscentre Tamworth Activity Session 12.30-2.30 Wed Activity Session 9.15-11am Mon/ St Francis Church, Leyfields Wed Dosthill Parent & Tots Group Family Support Grp 9-11am Fri 9-11am Thu St Martin’s Church, Stonydelph Dosthill Baptist Ch, Cadogan Rd
Fazeley Parent & Tots
NCT Buggy Walk & Social
9.30-11.15am Mon/ Fri Mill Lane Link, Fazeley
10.30am Thu, Outside Community
Hub Cafe, Tamworth Castle Grounds
Breastfeeding Support
Whittington
10-11.30am Mon (drop in)
Kiddibops Music Class
1pm (babies), 2pm (0-4yrs) & 2.50pm (pre-school) Mon
Whittington Baby & Toddler 10-11.30am Thu Whittington Village Hall
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Library Sessions
Baby Bounce & Rhyme (under 3’s)
Term Time Only
Storytime (under 5’s) Brereton Brewood Burton on Trent Hednesford Stafford Uttoxeter
2.15-2.45 2.15-2.45 10.30-11 10-10.30 11-11.30 9.30-10
Toddler/Tot Time (crafts) Burntwood Burton on Trent Cannock Lichfield Rugeley
Tots Library Wilnecote
Mon Tue Thu Tue Tue Wed
10.30-12 9.45-10.30 10-10.45 11-11.45 10-10.45
Tue Wed Fri Fri Fri
9.30-10.30
Wed
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2.30-3 11-11.30 10.30-11 10.15-10.45 11.15-11.45 10.30-11 10-10.30 10.45-11.15 10.30-11 10-10.30 11-11.30 9.30-10 10-10.30 10.30-11 10-10.30 10.30-11 10-10.30 11-11.30 10.00-10.30
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Burntwood & Cannock
Most classes are Term-Time only
Burntwood Childminder Drop in
9.30-11.30 Mon/Thu Spark Babies 11am -12.30pm 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)
Bump to Baby Antenatal Course 7.30-9.30pm Mon, booking required
Horizon Single Parent Support
9.30-11.30am Tue
Sally Davies Baby Massage
10.45-11.45am Tue, must book Lunch Bunch 12-1.30pm Tue
Little Owls Baby Sensory
(0-2 yr) 10-11.30am Wed Mama Blues Postnatal depression support 10-11.30am Thu
Happy Hands Sign Language
7.15-9pm Thu, booking required
Stay & Play 1.15-2.45pm Mon (0-5yrs, drop in £1.50) Family Spanish 4-5pm Mon (4yrs+, booking required)
Grandparent & Toddler Group
9.30-11.30am Wed (18mths-5yrs)
Sensory Space @ Chase
9.30-11.30am Thu fortnightly (from Sept it’ll move to Mon 1.15-2.45pm weekly) Drop in for 0-5yrs with additional needs. £1 per family.
TOTally Kids Stay & Play
10am-12 Thu (drop in, 0-5yrs, £1) Cannock Chase Children’s Centre, Cannock Rd, WS11 5BU Tel 01543 469894 facebook.com/ cannockchasechildrenscentre
Bambinos Toddler Group
9.30-11.30am Mon/Wed/Fri Avon Centre WS11 1LH
Toddler/Pre-school sessions @ SNAP Cannock
Little Sparklers Playgroup
Any 2 hrs 10am-1pm Mon/Tue SNAP Playground, Pye Green Rd
Midday Mayhem Young Parents Group
Create & Play Babies
Worldwide Women International Parent group
9.30-11.30am Fri (under 5s) Create Community Hub, Stafford Rd, WS12 4PD
10-11.30am Fri (6mths-4yrs) (Up to 25 yrs) 12-2pm Fri
12-2pm, 2nd Fri of month
Spark Dad’s Group
Male carers with 0-4yr olds 9.30-11am last Sat of month Spark Springhill, Mossbank Ave facebook.com/sparkburntwood www.sparkburntwood.co.uk
Little Lambs Playgroup
9.30-11.30am Mon/Fri Redwood Community Centre
Cannock Let’s Cook 9.30-11.30am & 11.30am-1.30pm Mon (2-4yrs, booking required)
10-11.30am Mon (0-1yr, free )
Create & Play
Cheslyn Hay The Village Stay & Play 9.45-11.15am Tue/Thu
Cheslyn Hay Village Hall, WS6 7HP
Greatest Showman Summer Camp hosted by D.C.L
5th-9th August, 9am-4pm daily Suitable for 4yrs-11yrs Cheslyn Hay Village Hall, WS6 7HP
Booking essential dcl.hannah@gmail.com dramachangeslives.com
Great Wyrley Twins Club 12.30-2.30pm Mon Becky’s Stay & Play 9.30-11 Fri Baby Bounce & Rhyme 12-1.15pm Fri (0-1yr, £2) Landywood Children’s Centre, Holly Lane, WS6 6AQ
Little Gems Play & Stay
9.30-11am Mon (0-5yrs, £3 per family) Community Room at Landywood Primary School
Hednesford Little Stars Parent & Toddler
West Chadsmoor Family Centre
Open 9.30am-2.30pm Wed & Thu during Term Time Find us on Facebook for details of any Summer activities. 01543 571698 98-100 Princess St, WS11 5JT
Chase Grandparents & Grandchildren Group
Fun with Families 10-11.30am Fri (0-5yrs, drop in £3 per family) Pye Green Community Centre
9.30-11.30am Thu Hayes Green Community Centre, Heath Way, WS11 7WA
9.30-11.30am Mon/Thu (0-3yrs) Salvation Army, 7 Anglesey St
Family Focus
9.30-11.30am Wed, Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall
Little Friends Baby & Toddler
10.30am-12pm, 3rd Fri of Mth, Booking advised 01543 877666 Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Rd
Breastfeeding Support Group 1.45-3pm Mon (drop in) 18
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Rugeley & Stafford
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
Hill Ridware Village Hall, Uttoxeter Rd
Brocton Mother & Toddler 10-11.30 Wed
Brocton Village Hall
Doxey Tuneful Tots 10-11.30am Tue, Sutton Centre
Hixon Jelly Beans, Bumps, Babies & Little Buddies 10-11.30am Thu, jellybeanshixon@gmail.com Hixon Memorial Hall, High St
Rugeley Buggy Walk 10.30-11.30 Mon, Meet at the library Let’s Cook 9.30-11.30am Tue (2-4yrs, please book) Simply Play for Babies 1-2.30pm Tue (0-15mths, free, booking required)
Breastfeeding Support Group
11am-12.30pm Wed (drop in, free)
Childminder Stay & Play
9.30-11.30am Thu (0-5yrs, drop in) Western Springs Children’s Centre, Lovett Court, WS15 2QD, Tel 01543 469894
Play & Stay 9.30-11 Thu/Fri Family Focus 9.30-11.30am Thu St Paul’s Church Hall
Stafford
Simply Play Baby 10-11.30 Mon (booking required) Childminders Group 9.45-11.30am Wed (drop in) Stay & Play 1.30-3pm Wed (0-4yrs, drop in) Breastfeeding Support 1.30-2.30pm Fri (drop in)
Silkmore Children’s Centre, Exeter St, ST17 4EG Tel 01785 246802, facebook.com/2009silkmore
Little Doves 9.30-10.15am Mon 1.30-3.30pm Thu Waterhouses Bungalow Trinity Tots 10-11.45am Mon, Mount St, ST16 2BZ
St John’s Parent & Toddlers 1.30-3.20pm Mon, St John’s Catholic Primary, ST18 0SL
NCT Bumps n Babies 9.30-11.30am Mon (£1.50) Stafford Twins Group 9.30-11.30am Thu (drop in) Sing & Sign Thu 10am (7mth+), 11.15am (14mth+) &
12.30pm (0mth+) - Contact Leese 07967 286271
Managing Autism Peer Support Group 10-11.30 3rd Thu of mth
Sunflower Family Support 10am-12pm Fri (drop in, postnatal mental health support) Families First at Faraday Road, Tel 01785 854700 facebook.com/faradayroadstafford
Berkswich Under 5s 1.30-3pm Tue Berkswich Methodist Church Hall, Walton on the Hill Louise’s Stay & Play 9.45-11.30am Wed
(drop in babies/toddlers, £1.50, 50p for siblings) Salvation Army, Faraday Road
Create & Play 10-11.30am & 1-2.30pm Wed, Rising Brook Church, Burton Square
Praise & Play 10.30-11.30am Wed, St Mary’s Church Sticky Fingers 9.45-11.30am Thu Stafford Baptist
Church
Tots Toddler Group 12.30-2.30pm Thu, (1yrs +,
£1.50 per child) Thirlmere Way Community Centre
Dots to Tots 9.30-11.30am Fri
Holmcroft Community Centre ST16 1NL
Stone
Sing & Sign Mon 9.45 (7mth+) 11am (14mth+)
12.15pm (0mth+), Fulford Village Hall, ST11 9QT Contact Leese 07967 286271
Sing & Sign Wed 10am (7mths+), 11.15am (0mths+) Frank Jordan Community Centre, ST15 8NA Contact Leese 07967 286271
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