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Families

Welcome to our families page. This page is where you can find out about regular local activities and events and useful contact information for families (Please note these groups and contacts are run by external bodies and are not affiliated to Cannock Chase District Council).

Useful Contacts for families

 

 

 

  • Aiming High

Aiming High in Staffordshire commissions short break activities for disabled children, young people and their families. Short breaks provide fun activities outside of the school day where disabled children and young people can try new things and develop confidence independently from their families or as part of a family experience. Short breaks also enable parents and carers to have a break from caring, which may allow them to have a rest, catch up on day to day activities, spend time with other family members or take up other interests.

Community short break activities do not require an assessment and are open to children and young people who meet the following criteria: Must be aged 0-17 years old, Have disabilities or additional needs, Live in Staffordshire

To find out more click here , call 01785 278072 or email aiminghigh@staffordshire.gov.uk

  • CHAIN South Staffordshire (Carers Helping All In Need)

CHAIN is a parent/carer suppor group located in Cannock. They are an open service welcoming anyone who has children with special education needs, learning difficulties, mental or physical disabilities, sensory difficulties or additional needs - whatever the need  they strive to support you in what can be a very isolated world. The primary aim is to be needs specific and NOT condition specific. To find out more click here or visit  https://www.facebook.com/CHAINSOUTHSTAFFS

  • Chase Fit

This website has details of group and self led walks in Cannock Chase District. It also has a families section with activity downloads for families to be active outside. To find out more click here

  • Grow Up Great - Local, Fun ways to family health! - www.growupgreat.co.uk 
     
  • Jungle Joes - day nursery and childrens play centre

Jungle Joes play centre is associated with Abducted Angels, a charity founded at the beginning of 2012 to help parents whose children have been abducted.  Jungle Joes is located at 25 Martindale, Hawks Green, Cannock, WS11 7XN and is open to the public on weekends for playtime.

For more information please call 01543 571818 and find the centre on Facebook.

  • SNAP - Special Needs Adventure Playground

The Special Needs Adventure Playground is designed specifically for children with special needs and has been running successfully in Cannock, Staffordshire since June 2003.

Complete with outdoors adventure play equipment, including an aerial runway, cycle track with specially adapted bikes, a sand pit (with diggers), and indoors soft play area, craft room and a multi-sensory room it is the only one of its kind in the Chase and West Midlands areas. For more information click here

  • Staffordshire SEND Family Partnership

Staffordshire SEND Family Partnership is for parents and carers of children and young people aged 0-25, with special educational needs an disabilities (SEND). We offer Information, Advice and Support and Education, Health and Social Care Issues. For more information click here

  • Staffordshire Council for Voluntary Youth Services (SCVYS)

SCVYS works with youth groups to help them develop and build their capacity. To find out more click here

  • Staffordshire Umbrella Network (SUN)

Sun is a parent network group which looks at issues affecting children with additional needs and their families. At the moment there are two local network groups set up and running, one in Cannock/Lichfield and one in South Staffordshire. If you would like to join a group or find out more about it: call 01785 356921 sun@staffordshire.gov.uk

  • Sure Start Children's Centres

Sure Start Children’s Centres provide activities, services, information and advice to all families with children under the age of 5. In the district there are 3 centres: Cannock, Western Springs and Norton Canes. To find out about their regular activities please refer to the regular community events page. The Children’s Centres work in partnership with South Staffordshire College, the Library service and other training providers to offer courses to meet the needs of the family.

Tel: 01543 469894

  • The Museum of Cannock Chase

The Museum of Cannock Chase is a great day out for the whole family, whether you are interested in local coal mining, want a hands-on experience of the history of toys or fancy reminiscing about Granny's front room, we've got something for everyone. Our local history gallery tells the story of the area, and our temporary exhibitions programme and year round programme of events means there is always something new to see and do. We are open all year round, except for two weeks at Christmas and New Year. General admission is free, but charges apply for some services an activities. To find out more click here or call 01543 877666

  • West Chadsmoor Family Centre

A range of activities and services for parents and children, as well as holiday events. For more information call 01543 571698 or email wcfc_uk@hotmail.co.uk

Regular Activities - Monday

  • Cannock
GroupTimeWhenLocationContact DetailsAbout
Bambinos Play and Stay9:30-11:30amEvery MondayAvon Business and Leisure, Avon Road, Cannock, WS11 1LHKay 01543 503163 
Let's Cook

9:30-11:30

11:30-1:30

Every Monday - Term Time onlyCannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BULisa 07776 198444

Free but booking Required.

 2-4 years

Socatots9:30-10:15amMonday. Term Time onlyCannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BUCall Emily on 01889 580234Booking required £4.75 per session. 18 months - 4years
Tots Play10am-12pmEvery MondayAvon Business and Leisure, Avon Road, Cannock, WS11 1LH  
Toddler Session at SNAP (Special Needs Adventure Playground)10am-3pmEvery Monday (Term Times)SNAP, Pye Green Road, Cannock, WS11 5RW01543 579286 or visit http://www.snapcannock.co.uk/index.html 
Let's Play Together1:15-2:45pmEvery MondayCannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BUSarah 07515 789144Relaxed and fun activities for all the family. Drop in session. Suitable for 0-5’s. £1.50 per child. £1 each per sibling
Parent Led Breast Feeding Support Group1:45-3:15pmEvery MondayCannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU01543 469894Drop-in support group for Mum's, make new friends and have fun
Afternoon Session at SNAP (Special Needs Adventure Playground)3-6pmEvery MondaySNAP, Pye Green Road, Cannock, WS11 5RW01543 579286 or visit http://www.snapcannock.co.uk/index.html 

 

  • Rugeley
GroupTimeWhenLocationContact DetailsAbout
ASD Support Group9:30-11:30amMonthly - Term Time

Western Springs Children's Centre, Lovett Court, Rugeley, WS15 2QD

Helen Millerchip. 07977 322695Drop in support for parents of children with autism.
Bounce and Rhyme10-10:30amEvery Monday -Term Time onlyRugeley Library, 12 Anson St, Rugeley, Staffordshire WS15 2BB01889 256010Join us with your baby and toddler for nursery rhymes, music and lots of fun
Drama Llama10-11amMondaysWestern Springs Children's Centre, Lovett Court, Rugeley, WS15 2QDHanna 07376 235086Fun and energetic drama, music and messy play. £4 2-4 years 
 Storytime for Under 5s2:15-2:45pmEvery Monday - Term Time onlyBrereton Library, Talbot Road, Rugeley, WS15 1AU01889 256606 

Regular Activities - Tuesday

  • Cannock
GroupTimeWhenLocationContact DetailsAbout
Messy Play9:30-11amEvery TuesdayCannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BUJo Plimbley 07834 237364/01782 243143Let your baby get messy without the stress of cleaning up afterwards. This session will include activities to allow your baby to explore their senses in a fun and stimulating environment. £5 per sesion or Children's Centre Free Pass Card
Cooking Around The World9:30-11:30amEvery TuesdayWest Chadsmoor Family Centre, 98-100 Princess Street, Cannock, WS11 5JT01543 571698Creche available
SNAP Toddler Session (Special Needs Adventure Playground)10am-3pmTuesday-Term Time onlySNAP, Pye Green Road, Cannock, WS11 5RW01543 579286 or visit http://www.snapcannock.co.uk/index.html 
Aromatherapy Course12:30-2:30pmEvery TuesdayWest Chadsmoor Family Centre, 98-100 Princess Street, Cannock, WS11 5JT01543 571698Creche available
Play and Stay12:30-2:30pmEvery TuesdayWest Chadsmoor Family Centre, 98-100 Princess Street, Cannock, WS11 5JT01543 571698 
Mitchy Titch Baby Yoga12:45-2:45pmEvery TuesdayAvon Business and Leisure, Avon Road, Cannock, WS11 1LH07803 242658 
Musical Babies with Sensory Play12:45-2:00pmTuesdays-Term Time onlyCannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BUHilary on 07456 165595Drop in. Birth to pre-walkers. £3 per session or Children's Centre Free Pass Card
  • Hednesford
GroupTimeWhenLocationContact DetailsAbout
Stars Academy of Young Performers5-6:30pmEvery TuesdayPye Green Community Centre, Bradbury Lane, Hednesford, WS12 4EPJackie M.U.K.A 01543 899203/ 07920 864767 
UKCK Kickboxing7:30-8:30pmEvery TuesdayPye Green Community Centre, Bradbury Lane, Hednesford, WS12 4EP07875074446 or email emilherzberg@gmail.comKids and Adults, Enhance your fitness, learn self defense, fully qualified Instructors
  • Rugeley
GroupTimeWhenLocationContact DetailsAbout
Lets Cook9:30-11:30amEvery Tuesday. Term TimeWestern Springs Children's Centre, Springfields Health and Wellbeing Centre, Lovett Court, Rugeley, WS15 2QDLisa 07776 198444Free but booking required. 2-4 years
The Hokey Cokey Club9:30-11amTuesdays - Term time onlyWestern Springs Children's Centre, Springfields Health and Wellbeing Centre, Lovett Court, Rugeley, WS15 2QDHilary 07456 165595Drop in. Birth - 5 years. £3 per family of up to 2 children or Children's Centre Free Pass Card
Baby Massage2-3pmEvery TuesdayWestern Springs Children's Centre, Springfields Health and Wellbeing Centre, Lovett Court, Rugeley, WS15 2QDKaren 07814 599216Booking required. £30 for a 5 week course

Regular Activities - Wednesday

  • Cannock
GroupTimeWhenLocationContact DetailsAbout
Child Health Clinic9:30-11:30amEvery WednesdayCannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU01543 469894Drop in with Health Visitors for advice and to have baby weighed.
Grandparent & Toddler Group9:30-11:30amEvery Wednesday. Term TimeCannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU01543 469894Play and Stay session for grandparents and toddlers. £2 per family. 18 months- 5 years
Bambinos Parent and Toddlers9:30-11:30amEvery WednesdayAvon Business and Leisure, Avon Road, Cannock, WS11 1LHKay 01543 503163 
Messy Play9:30-11:30amEvery WednesdayWest Chadsmoor Family Centre, 98-100 Princess Street, Cannock, WS11 5JT01543 571698This session is for families to come and enjoy playing together. Children can experiment with textures and smells.
Peep Sessions12:30-2:30pmEvery WednesdayWest Chadsmoor Family Centre, Princess Street, Cannock, WS12 5JT01543 571698All pre-school ages - a fun place to play and learn.
Baby Massage2-3pmEvery WednesdayCannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BUKaren 07814 599216Booking required. £30 for a 5 week course
Sensory Space @ Chase Term Time only. Monthly - call for datesCannock Chase Leisure Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU01543 469894For children with developmental delays who require additional support. Booking required.
  • Hednesford
GroupTimeWhenLocationContact DetailsAbout
UKCK Kickboxing Every WednesdayPye Green Community Centre, Bradbury Lane, Hednesford, WS12 4EPEmil on 07875 074446 or email emilherzberg@gmail.comKids and Adults. Enhance your fitness, learn self defense, fully qualified instructors.
  • Rugeley
GroupTimeWhenLocationContact DetailsAbout
Health Visitor Development Checks9:30-11:30amEvery WednesdayWestern Springs Children Centre, Springfields Health and Wellbeing Centre, Lovett Court, Rugeley, WS15 2QD01889 572027Invitation Only. Free
Health Visitor Breast Feeding Support Group11am-12:30pmEvery WednesdayWestern Springs Children Centre, Springfields Health and Wellbeing Centre, Lovett Court, Rugeley, WS15 2QD01889 572027Drop-in. Free

Regular Activities - Thursday

  • Cannock
GroupTimeWhenLocationContact DetailsAbout
Adult & Community Learning (ACL)9:30-11:30amThursday - Term time only

Cannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU

Lynda 01283 233400Pram to Primary (adults only). Booking required. Free
Little Cooks9:30-11:30amEvery ThursdayWest Chadsmoor Family Centre, 98-100 Princess Street, Cannock, WS11 5JT01543 571698Children learn to make simple foods, which they then get to eat. This helps children try a range of foods.
Sensory Space @ Cannock Chase9:30-11:30Fortnightly sessionCannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU01543 469894 or email enquiries.CCC@staffordshire.gov.ukJust drop in, only £1 per family. Soft play, sensory room and activities available for children under 5 years with additional needs
TOTally Kids Stay and Play10am-12pmEvery ThursdayCannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BUKatrina  075515806240-5 years. Drop-in 50p
Rhyme Time12:30-2:30pmEvery ThursdayWest Chadsmoor Family Centre, 98-100 Princess Street, Cannock, WS11 5JT01543 571698Fun sessions for families, introducing songs and rhymes to children, this helps to develop their language skills by repeating rhymes and stories.
Adult and Community Learning- Simply Play1-2:30pmEvery Thursday (term time only)Cannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BULynda 01283 2334000-15 months. Booking required. Free
Drama Llama1:30-2:30pmEvery ThursdayCannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BUHanna 07376 235086Fun and energetic drama, music and messy play, 2-4 years. Booking required

Health Visiting Team Developmental Checks

1:30-4pmEvery ThursdayCannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU01543 469894

Invitation through the Health Visiting Team only

  •  Rugeley
GroupTimeWhenLocationContact DetailsAbout
Childminder Stay and Play9:30-11:30amEvery ThursdayWestern Springs Children's Centre, Springfields Health and Wellbeing Centre, Lovett Court, Rugeley, WS15 2QDRob 07908 646382 or Tracey 07908 646381Childminders and 0-5 years. £1 per childminder
  • Norton Canes
GroupTimeWhenLocationContact DetailsAbout
Baby Stay and Play10-11:30amEvery ThursdayNorton Canes Library, Burntwood Road, Norton Canes, WS11 9RF01543 4698940-12 months. Drop-in. £1.50 per child and £1 for additional children

 

Regular Activities - Friday

  • Cannock
GroupTimeWhenLocationContact DetailsAbout
Tots Time Craft Session10-10:45amFridays - Term Times onlyCannock Library01543 510366For under 5s. Has a waiting list - contact the library
Story Crafts9:30-11:30amFridays - Term Times onlyCannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU01453 46989418 months-4 years. Free but booking required
Baby Sensory

10-10:40am

10:50-11:30am

11:45-12:30pm

Every FridayCannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BULaura 07402 160627Booking required. 0-12 months. £5 per session or Children's Centre Free Pass card
Zumbini1:30-2:15FridaysCannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BUKate 01785 413230Family bonding through music, singing and dancing. 0-4 years. £47 for 7 week course. Includes bundle. Booking required.
Midwife Antenatal Group2-4pmEvery FridayCannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU01543 469894Invitation only
  • Hednesford
GroupTimeWhenLocationContact DetailsAbout
Little Friends Baby and Toddler Group10am-12pmThird Friday of the monthMuseum of Cannock Chase, Valley Road, Hednesford, WS12 1TD01543 877666We meet once a month for fun, learning and making new friends. £3 per child with carer, snack included for child and drink for adult
Fun with Families10am-11:30amFriday - Term TimePye Green Community Centre, Bradbury Lane, Cannock, WS12 4EPHeather 01543 571698

£3 per family (1 adult, 2 children)

Pre-school Learning Alliance10am-12pmEvery FridayPye Green Community Centre, Bradbury Lane, Cannock, WS12 4EP01785 713915Toddler session, story time, rhyme time, crafts and cooking
Little Angels Parent and Toddler group10:15am-12pmEvery FridayKingsmead Baptist Church, 13A Hill Street, Hednesfod, WS12 1DJ07455503643 or email secretary@kingsmeadbaptist.comFree group from birth upwards. Free play, storytime, craft and healthy snack. Parents and carers can drink as much tea and coffee as they like
  • Rugeley
GroupTimeWhenLocationContact DetailsAbout
Child Health Clinic9:00-11:00amEvery FridayWestern Springs Children's Centre, Springfields Health and Wellbeing Centre, Lovett Court, Rugeley, WS15 2QD01889 572027Drop In.Free
Crafty Caterpillars10-10:45amFridays - Term Time onlyRugeley Library01889 2560102-5 years old, younger siblings welcome

Regular Activities - Saturday

  • Hednesford
GroupTimeWhenLocationContact DetailsAbout
Stars Academy Mini Movers9-9:45amEvery SaturdayPye Green Community Centre, Bradbury Lane, Hednesford, WS12 4EPJackie M.U.K.A 01543 306909 or 07985 0870132-6 years old. Party, Disco, Hip Hop
Stars Academy Dance and Zumba9:45-10:45amEvery SaturdayPye Green Community Centre, Bradbury Lane, Hednesford, WS12 4EPJackie M.U.K.A 01543 306909 or 07985 0870137-14yr
  • Rugeley
GroupTimeWhenLocationContact DetailsAbout
Socatots9-9:40amEvery SaturdayWestern Springs Primary School, Rugeley, WS15 2PD01889 580234 or email southstaffs@socatots.co.uk

Walkers to 2.6 years

The Socatots programmes are for any child who's walking up to the age of 5. Within Socatots we aim to provide the best environment possible for children to develop their physical fitness and mental agility. And the best part... Your children will develop more than just football skills! We aim to help develop colour, number, letter and body part recognition, boost motor skills and fitness levels, encourage positive social skills and most of all, let them have fun!

Socatots9:40-10amEvery SaturdayWestern Springs Primary School, Rugeley, WS15 2PD01889 580234 or email southstaffs@socatots.co.uk2.6 - 5 years.

The Socatots programmes are for any child who's walking up to the age of 5. Within Socatots we aim to provide the best environment possible for children to develop their physical fitness and mental agility. And the best part... Your children will develop more than just football skills! We aim to help develop colour, number, letter and body part recognition, boost motor skills and fitness levels, encourage positive social skills and most of all, let them have fun!

Lego Play and Stay10:30am -12pm2nd Saturday of the monthRugeley Library, 12 Anson Street, Rugeley, WS15 2BB01889 

 

Regular Activities - Sunday

  • Hednesford
GroupTimeWhenLocationContact DetailsAbout
Stardust Dance Academy1-7pmEvery SundayPye Green Community CentreClive and Sam 01902 306909 or 07985 087013Private lessons. New beginners Ballroom and Latin Classes, Practice Dance Sessions, Advanced Ballroom and Latin

Last Updated: 14/09/2018

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