PT STAFF Summer 2019

Primary Times Staffordshire
WHAT’S ON WHERE
Ongoing
Trentham Fairy Trail
Trentham Gardens ST4 8JG
www.trentham.co.uk
9am-7pm. Keep your eyes peeled as you
walk around the beautiful mile-long lake,
and through the woodland and garden,
where the Fairies at Trentham live. Included
in Garden Admission. Pick up a leaflet and
a fairy pencil at the entrance for £1.
T: 01782 646646.
4 July
Toddler Thursday
Gladstone Pottery Museum ST3 1PQ
www.stokemuseums.org.uk
10.30-11.30am. Learn, play and explore in
these sessions especially for under 5’s and
their parents or carers. Take part in crafts,
rhymes, singing and play. £1 per child but
normal admission applies if you wish to
visit the rest of the museum. One adult per
participating child. Booking essential.
T: 01782 237777.
5 July – 13 July
Lichfield Festival 2019
Lichfield
www.lichfieldfestival.org
Lichfield Festival is celebrating 38 years.
Multi-arts events for all ages, all tastes and
all budgets will be taking place around this
beautiful city and further afield so come
and join in. T: 01543 306150.
8 July
Youtube4U
The Brewhouse Arts Centre DE14 1AA
www.brewhouse.co.uk
6-7.15pm. Have you ever wanted to create
a film; from idea to screen or from phone
to You Tube? If so, this is the club for
you. Budding film makers, vloggers and
YouTuber’s can learn skills in filming, editing,
acting and presenting everything needed
to start your vlog/blog successfully or get
going on your first movie. Weekly projects
posted on The Brewhouse’s own You Tube
channel. Price: £4.50 per session. Age: 6-10
years. T: 01283 508100.
bDance Kids
The Brewhouse Arts Centre DE14 1AA
www.brewhouse.co.uk
5-6pm. A fun and funky introduction to
dance, aimed at developing co-ordination
and confidence. Young dancers are
encouraged to be creative and expressive
through different dance styles. Classes are
taught in a relaxed, fun environment, come
and join the fun. Price: £4.25. Ages 6+.
T: 01283 508100.
Theatre Tots: Rhyme Time
Stafford Gatehouse Theatre ST16 2LT
www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk
9.30-10am. Sing along to favourite nursery
rhymes, sensory activity play, designed to
simulate the senses. Every Monday in term
time. From birth to one and a half years. £3
per child.
Theatre Tots: Story Box
Stafford Gatehouse Theatre ST16 2LT
www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk
10.15-11am. What characters will be in the
box today? Dressing up, role play, arts and
crafts. Every Monday in term time. 3 years
+. £4 per child.
Theatre Tots: Wiggle and Jiggle
Stafford Gatehouse Theatre ST16 2LT
www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk
11.15am - 12noon. Dance and move to
music, a physical class for tots on the move.
Every Monday in term time. One and a half
years to 3 years. £4 per child .
8 July – 3 September
Sunnycroft 50 Things Trail
Sunnycroft TF1 2DR
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
10.30am-4pm. Get outside and explore
nature this summer. Have an adventure at
Sunnycroft this summer holiday. Why not
try cloud watching on our croquet lawn. Can
you make friends with a bug in the orchard,
or get to know a really big tree. Great for
families. T: 01952242884.
9 July - Ongoing
Wildlings at The Roaches
The Roaches, Roaches Gate ST13 8UA
www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk
10.30am-12noon. Wildlings is a play group
with a twist with Staffordshire Wildlife
Trust. Come along and try new things
outdoors. You could swing in a hammock,
get mucky making a mud pie and sing
songs. All sessions include juice and
snacks for children. Runs every second
and fourth Tuesday of the month. Activities
for 6 month - 5 year olds. Under 6 month
olds are welcome to attend with an older
sibling. Free event but booking is essential.
T: 07538967518.
10 July
Upbeat
The Brewhouse Arts Centre DE14 1AA
www.brewhouse.co.uk
9.30-10.30am. A Wednesday session
especially for pre-schoolers. Fantastic
music and movement sessions for children
from newborn upwards and their grownups
to enjoy together. Classes are fun, informal,
support children in all areas of their
development and are led by experienced
practitioners, so come along sing, dance
and let yourself go. Price: £4.25 + £1 for each
additional sibling (Accompanying Adult
FREE). Age 6 months +. T: 01283 508100.
Themed Afternoon Teas
at The Spitfire Café
Mitchell Arts Centre ST1 4HG
www.mitchellartscentre.co.uk
2.30pm. Wimbledon themed afternoon tea.
Booking essential - call 01782 409307 and
press option 2 to book. £16 for 2 people.
10 July – Ongoing
Nature Tots at The Wolseley
Centre
The Wolseley Centre ST17 OWT
www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk
10am-12noon. Learn, make, and have fun
outdoors. Nature Tots is an indoor and
outdoor adult and toddler group run by
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. Each week has
a different theme. All activities are designed
to encourage your toddler’s engagement
with nature. So come along for crafts, trails
and games. Plus, there is always time for a
sit down with a snack and story time. £5.50
per child, £3.50 additional sibling. Activities
suitable for children aged 6 months - 5
years. T: 01889 880100.
11 July – Ongoing
Wildlings at Hem Heath Woods
Hem Heath Woods ST4 8RF
www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk
10.30am-12noon. Wildlings is a play group
with a twist with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust.
Come along and try new things outdoors.
You could swing in a hammock, get mucky
and make a mud pie, and sing songs round
the campfire, all in an exciting outdoor
classroom. All sessions include a hot
drink for adults, plus juice and snacks for
children. Runs every Thursday. This event is
for children aged 6 months - 5 years. Free
but booking is essential. T: 01889880100.
12 July
Tots Make and Do
Museum and Art Gallery DE1 1BS
www.derbymuseums.org
10-11.30am. Tots Make and Do is a weekly
session where the Museum welcomes 2-5
year olds with their grown-ups for crafts,
games and stories inspired by the fabulous
collections. Drop in session, suitable for
children 2-5 years old with their grown-ups.
Free event. T: 01332 641901.
12 July – 14 July
Lichfield Arts Fuse Festival
Beacon Park WS13 6QZ
www.fuselichfield.org.uk
A community music and arts festival
in Beacon Park. It will present a vibrant
celebration of arts, culture, creativity
and community. Fuse has grown beyond
its humble beginnings into one of the
largest free community events of its kind
in Staffordshire and the West Midlands,
attracting around 18,000 visitors in 2018 in
a family friendly environment.
T: 01543 262223.
12 July – Ongoing
Wildlings at The Wolseley Centre
The Wolseley Centre ST17 OWT
www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk
10.30am-12noon. Wildlings is a play group
with a twist with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust.
Come along and try new things outdoors.
You could swing in a hammock, get mucky
and make a mud pie, and sing songs round
the campfire, all in an exciting outdoor
classroom. All sessions include a hot drink
for adults, plus juice and snacks
for children. £5.50 per child, £3.50 per
additional sibling - adults free. This event
is for children aged 6 months - 5 years.
T: 01889 880100.
13 July
Kings Bromley Show - A
Centenary Celebration
Kings Bromley Show Field DE13 7LB
www.visitlichfield.co.uk
9.30am-5pm. This year’s show will centre
around the competitive horticultural
marquee, which includes over 100
categories, as well as an outstanding
entertainment line up to kick off the
celebrations and to make the show a
really memorable one. The family fun dog
show, equestrian events and vintage car
display always draw in the crowds and
around the field will be a variety of trade
and craft stands, farm animals, children’s
entertainment, food outlets offering a wide
range of refreshments and much more.
T: 01543 472120.
This is Derby Celebration Day
Museum and Art Gallery DE1 1BS
www.derbymuseums.org
12-3pm. Come along to the Museum to find
out about This is Derby; a project that has
been working with young people in the city
over the last year to help develop essential
life skills. Have a go at some taster activities
to see what hidden talents you may have.
Drop in session suitable for all.
T: 01332 641901.
13 July – 14 July
Heroes and Heroines
Apedale Valley Light Railway ST5 7LB
www.avlr.org.uk
11.30am and 4pm. A chance for kids to
dress up as their favourite superhero or
maybe a Princess? Kids in fancy dress
travel free.
13 July – 2 September
Moon Landing Maize Maze and
Space Rangers
National Forest Adventure Farm DE13
9SJ
www.adventurefarm.col.uk
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 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. Discover all the planets of the
Solar System hidden in the maze paths.
Also become a Space Ranger and rescue
the aliens in the 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.
14 July
GeoFest 2019: Guided
Geology and Landscape Walk
Dudmaston WV15 6QN
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
1.30-3pm. As part of GeoFest 2019,
Dudmaston are celebrating the fascinating
geology and landscape of the estate.
Suitable for geology enthusiasts and
complete beginners - join this guided walk
to find out more about ancient rocks and
fossils here at Dudmaston. T: 01746780866.
Wildfamilies Explore Mythical
Creatures
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