
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-
- 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
Group | Time | When | Location | Contact Details | About |
Bambinos Play and Stay | 9:30-11:30am | Every Monday | Avon Business and Leisure, Avon Road, Cannock, WS11 1LH | Kay 01543 503163 | |
Let's Cook | 9:30-11:30 11:30-1:30 | Every Monday - Term Time only | Cannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU | Lisa 07776 198444 | Free but booking Required. 2-4 years |
Socatots | 9:30-10:15am | Monday. Term Time only | Cannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU | Call Emily on 01889 580234 | Booking required £4.75 per session. 18 months - 4years |
Tots Play | 10am-12pm | Every Monday | Avon Business and Leisure, Avon Road, Cannock, WS11 1LH | ||
Toddler Session at SNAP (Special Needs Adventure Playground) | 10am-3pm | Every Monday (Term Times) | SNAP, Pye Green Road, Cannock, WS11 5RW | 01543 579286 or visit http://www.snapcannock.co.uk/index.html | |
Let's Play Together | 1:15-2:45pm | Every Monday | Cannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU | Sarah 07515 789144 | Relaxed 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 Group | 1:45-3:15pm | Every Monday | Cannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU | 01543 469894 | Drop-in support group for Mum's, make new friends and have fun |
Afternoon Session at SNAP (Special Needs Adventure Playground) | 3-6pm | Every Monday | SNAP, Pye Green Road, Cannock, WS11 5RW | 01543 579286 or visit http://www.snapcannock.co.uk/index.html |
- Rugeley
Group | Time | When | Location | Contact Details | About |
ASD Support Group | 9:30-11:30am | Monthly - Term Time | Western Springs Children's Centre, Lovett Court, Rugeley, WS15 2QD | Helen Millerchip. 07977 322695 | Drop in support for parents of children with autism. |
Bounce and Rhyme | 10-10:30am | Every Monday -Term Time only | Rugeley Library, 12 Anson St, Rugeley, Staffordshire WS15 2BB | 01889 256010 | Join us with your baby and toddler for nursery rhymes, music and lots of fun |
Drama Llama | 10-11am | Mondays | Western Springs Children's Centre, Lovett Court, Rugeley, WS15 2QD | Hanna 07376 235086 | Fun and energetic drama, music and messy play. £4 2-4 years |
Storytime for Under 5s | 2:15-2:45pm | Every Monday - Term Time only | Brereton Library, Talbot Road, Rugeley, WS15 1AU | 01889 256606 |
Regular Activities - Tuesday
- Cannock
Group | Time | When | Location | Contact Details | About |
Messy Play | 9:30-11am | Every Tuesday | Cannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU | Jo Plimbley 07834 237364/01782 243143 | Let 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 World | 9:30-11:30am | Every Tuesday | West Chadsmoor Family Centre, 98-100 Princess Street, Cannock, WS11 5JT | 01543 571698 | Creche available |
SNAP Toddler Session (Special Needs Adventure Playground) | 10am-3pm | Tuesday-Term Time only | SNAP, Pye Green Road, Cannock, WS11 5RW | 01543 579286 or visit http://www.snapcannock.co.uk/index.html | |
Aromatherapy Course | 12:30-2:30pm | Every Tuesday | West Chadsmoor Family Centre, 98-100 Princess Street, Cannock, WS11 5JT | 01543 571698 | Creche available |
Play and Stay | 12:30-2:30pm | Every Tuesday | West Chadsmoor Family Centre, 98-100 Princess Street, Cannock, WS11 5JT | 01543 571698 | |
Mitchy Titch Baby Yoga | 12:45-2:45pm | Every Tuesday | Avon Business and Leisure, Avon Road, Cannock, WS11 1LH | 07803 242658 | |
Musical Babies with Sensory Play | 12:45-2:00pm | Tuesdays-Term Time only | Cannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU | Hilary on 07456 165595 | Drop in. Birth to pre-walkers. £3 per session or Children's Centre Free Pass Card |
- Hednesford
Group | Time | When | Location | Contact Details | About |
Stars Academy of Young Performers | 5-6:30pm | Every Tuesday | Pye Green Community Centre, Bradbury Lane, Hednesford, WS12 4EP | Jackie M.U.K.A 01543 899203/ 07920 864767 | |
UKCK Kickboxing | 7:30-8:30pm | Every Tuesday | Pye Green Community Centre, Bradbury Lane, Hednesford, WS12 4EP | 07875074446 or email emilherzberg@gmail.com | Kids and Adults, Enhance your fitness, learn self defense, fully qualified Instructors |
- Rugeley
Group | Time | When | Location | Contact Details | About |
Lets Cook | 9:30-11:30am | Every Tuesday. Term Time | Western Springs Children's Centre, Springfields Health and Wellbeing Centre, Lovett Court, Rugeley, WS15 2QD | Lisa 07776 198444 | Free but booking required. 2-4 years |
The Hokey Cokey Club | 9:30-11am | Tuesdays - Term time only | Western Springs Children's Centre, Springfields Health and Wellbeing Centre, Lovett Court, Rugeley, WS15 2QD | Hilary 07456 165595 | Drop in. Birth - 5 years. £3 per family of up to 2 children or Children's Centre Free Pass Card |
Baby Massage | 2-3pm | Every Tuesday | Western Springs Children's Centre, Springfields Health and Wellbeing Centre, Lovett Court, Rugeley, WS15 2QD | Karen 07814 599216 | Booking required. £30 for a 5 week course |
Regular Activities - Wednesday
- Cannock
Group | Time | When | Location | Contact Details | About |
Child Health Clinic | 9:30-11:30am | Every Wednesday | Cannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU | 01543 469894 | Drop in with Health Visitors for advice and to have baby weighed. |
Grandparent & Toddler Group | 9:30-11:30am | Every Wednesday. Term Time | Cannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU | 01543 469894 | Play and Stay session for grandparents and toddlers. £2 per family. 18 months- 5 years |
Bambinos Parent and Toddlers | 9:30-11:30am | Every Wednesday | Avon Business and Leisure, Avon Road, Cannock, WS11 1LH | Kay 01543 503163 | |
Messy Play | 9:30-11:30am | Every Wednesday | West Chadsmoor Family Centre, 98-100 Princess Street, Cannock, WS11 5JT | 01543 571698 | This session is for families to come and enjoy playing together. Children can experiment with textures and smells. |
Peep Sessions | 12:30-2:30pm | Every Wednesday | West Chadsmoor Family Centre, Princess Street, Cannock, WS12 5JT | 01543 571698 | All pre-school ages - a fun place to play and learn. |
Baby Massage | 2-3pm | Every Wednesday | Cannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU | Karen 07814 599216 | Booking required. £30 for a 5 week course |
Sensory Space @ Chase | Term Time only. Monthly - call for dates | Cannock Chase Leisure Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU | 01543 469894 | For children with developmental delays who require additional support. Booking required. |
- Hednesford
Group | Time | When | Location | Contact Details | About |
UKCK Kickboxing | Every Wednesday | Pye Green Community Centre, Bradbury Lane, Hednesford, WS12 4EP | Emil on 07875 074446 or email emilherzberg@gmail.com | Kids and Adults. Enhance your fitness, learn self defense, fully qualified instructors. |
- Rugeley
Group | Time | When | Location | Contact Details | About |
Health Visitor Development Checks | 9:30-11:30am | Every Wednesday | Western Springs Children Centre, Springfields Health and Wellbeing Centre, Lovett Court, Rugeley, WS15 2QD | 01889 572027 | Invitation Only. Free |
Health Visitor Breast Feeding Support Group | 11am-12:30pm | Every Wednesday | Western Springs Children Centre, Springfields Health and Wellbeing Centre, Lovett Court, Rugeley, WS15 2QD | 01889 572027 | Drop-in. Free |
Regular Activities - Thursday
- Cannock
Group | Time | When | Location | Contact Details | About |
Adult & Community Learning (ACL) | 9:30-11:30am | Thursday - Term time only | Cannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU | Lynda 01283 233400 | Pram to Primary (adults only). Booking required. Free |
Little Cooks | 9:30-11:30am | Every Thursday | West Chadsmoor Family Centre, 98-100 Princess Street, Cannock, WS11 5JT | 01543 571698 | Children learn to make simple foods, which they then get to eat. This helps children try a range of foods. |
Sensory Space @ Cannock Chase | 9:30-11:30 | Fortnightly session | Cannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU | 01543 469894 or email enquiries.CCC@staffordshire.gov.uk | Just 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 Play | 10am-12pm | Every Thursday | Cannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU | Katrina 07551580624 | 0-5 years. Drop-in 50p |
Rhyme Time | 12:30-2:30pm | Every Thursday | West Chadsmoor Family Centre, 98-100 Princess Street, Cannock, WS11 5JT | 01543 571698 | Fun 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 Play | 1-2:30pm | Every Thursday (term time only) | Cannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU | Lynda 01283 233400 | 0-15 months. Booking required. Free |
Drama Llama | 1:30-2:30pm | Every Thursday | Cannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU | Hanna 07376 235086 | Fun and energetic drama, music and messy play, 2-4 years. Booking required |
Health Visiting Team Developmental Checks | 1:30-4pm | Every Thursday | Cannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU | 01543 469894 | Invitation through the Health Visiting Team only |
- Rugeley
Group | Time | When | Location | Contact Details | About |
Childminder Stay and Play | 9:30-11:30am | Every Thursday | Western Springs Children's Centre, Springfields Health and Wellbeing Centre, Lovett Court, Rugeley, WS15 2QD | Rob 07908 646382 or Tracey 07908 646381 | Childminders and 0-5 years. £1 per childminder |
- Norton Canes
Group | Time | When | Location | Contact Details | About |
Baby Stay and Play | 10-11:30am | Every Thursday | Norton Canes Library, Burntwood Road, Norton Canes, WS11 9RF | 01543 469894 | 0-12 months. Drop-in. £1.50 per child and £1 for additional children |
Regular Activities - Friday
- Cannock
Group | Time | When | Location | Contact Details | About |
Tots Time Craft Session | 10-10:45am | Fridays - Term Times only | Cannock Library | 01543 510366 | For under 5s. Has a waiting list - contact the library |
Story Crafts | 9:30-11:30am | Fridays - Term Times only | Cannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU | 01453 469894 | 18 months-4 years. Free but booking required |
Baby Sensory | 10-10:40am 10:50-11:30am 11:45-12:30pm | Every Friday | Cannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU | Laura 07402 160627 | Booking required. 0-12 months. £5 per session or Children's Centre Free Pass card |
Zumbini | 1:30-2:15 | Fridays | Cannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU | Kate 01785 413230 | Family bonding through music, singing and dancing. 0-4 years. £47 for 7 week course. Includes bundle. Booking required. |
Midwife Antenatal Group | 2-4pm | Every Friday | Cannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU | 01543 469894 | Invitation only |
- Hednesford
Group | Time | When | Location | Contact Details | About |
Little Friends Baby and Toddler Group | 10am-12pm | Third Friday of the month | Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Road, Hednesford, WS12 1TD | 01543 877666 | We 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 Families | 10am-11:30am | Friday - Term Time | Pye Green Community Centre, Bradbury Lane, Cannock, WS12 4EP | Heather 01543 571698 | £3 per family (1 adult, 2 children) |
Pre-school Learning Alliance | 10am-12pm | Every Friday | Pye Green Community Centre, Bradbury Lane, Cannock, WS12 4EP | 01785 713915 | Toddler session, story time, rhyme time, crafts and cooking |
Little Angels Parent and Toddler group | 10:15am-12pm | Every Friday | Kingsmead Baptist Church, 13A Hill Street, Hednesfod, WS12 1DJ | 07455503643 or email secretary@kingsmeadbaptist.com | Free 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
Group | Time | When | Location | Contact Details | About |
Child Health Clinic | 9:00-11:00am | Every Friday | Western Springs Children's Centre, Springfields Health and Wellbeing Centre, Lovett Court, Rugeley, WS15 2QD | 01889 572027 | Drop In.Free |
Crafty Caterpillars | 10-10:45am | Fridays - Term Time only | Rugeley Library | 01889 256010 | 2-5 years old, younger siblings welcome |
Regular Activities - Saturday
- Hednesford
Group | Time | When | Location | Contact Details | About |
Stars Academy Mini Movers | 9-9:45am | Every Saturday | Pye Green Community Centre, Bradbury Lane, Hednesford, WS12 4EP | Jackie M.U.K.A 01543 306909 or 07985 087013 | 2-6 years old. Party, Disco, Hip Hop |
Stars Academy Dance and Zumba | 9:45-10:45am | Every Saturday | Pye Green Community Centre, Bradbury Lane, Hednesford, WS12 4EP | Jackie M.U.K.A 01543 306909 or 07985 087013 | 7-14yr |
- Rugeley
Group | Time | When | Location | Contact Details | About |
Socatots | 9-9:40am | Every Saturday | Western Springs Primary School, Rugeley, WS15 2PD | 01889 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! |
Socatots | 9:40-10am | Every Saturday | Western Springs Primary School, Rugeley, WS15 2PD | 01889 580234 or email southstaffs@socatots.co.uk | 2.6 - 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 Stay | 10:30am -12pm | 2nd Saturday of the month | Rugeley Library, 12 Anson Street, Rugeley, WS15 2BB | 01889 |
Regular Activities - Sunday
- Hednesford
Group | Time | When | Location | Contact Details | About |
Stardust Dance Academy | 1-7pm | Every Sunday | Pye Green Community Centre | Clive and Sam 01902 306909 or 07985 087013 | Private lessons. New beginners Ballroom and Latin Classes, Practice Dance Sessions, Advanced Ballroom and Latin |
Last Updated: 14/09/2018