
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).
PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO COVID THE ACTIVITIES BELOW MAY NOT BE TAKING PLACE. Please contact the groups to find out more information
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 0300 111 8007 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
- 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 please click here or call 01785 356921
- 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 | |
Baby Bounce and Rhyme | 9:30-10am | Every Monday | Cannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU | 01543 469894 | Free drop in session |
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 | Fun cooking sessions with your child. 2-4 years. Booking required. £25 for 10 week course
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Didi Rugby | 9-9:30am 9:35-10:05am 10:10-10:35am | Monday. Term Time only | Cannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU | Call Ros Wiggins on 07764883474 or email ros.wiggins@didirugby.com | Learn new skills, improve co-ordination, speed and balance in a fun and friendly environment. 18 months - 4 years. Booking required. |
Tots Play | 10am-12pm | Every Monday | Avon Business and Leisure, Avon Road, Cannock, WS11 1LH | ||
Toddler Session at SNAP (Special Needs Adventure Playground) | 10am-1pm | Every Monday (Term Times) 10am-12 noon (school holidays) | SNAP, Pye Green Road, Cannock, WS11 5RW | 01543 579286 or visit http://www.snapcannock.co.uk/index.html | £4.50 for first child and £2.25 for each sibling, siblings under 12 months free. Price includes snack and drink for children and hot drink for parents and carers |
Happy Art | 11am-12noon | Every Monday. Term Time only | Cannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU | Michelle 07581 037393 | Art and Messy play class. Booking required, FPC. 6 months + For prices contact Michelle |
Creative Kids at Cannock Chase | 1:15-2:45pm | Every Monday | Cannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU | Call Kelly on 07506460327 or the centre on 01543 469894 | 0-5 years. Drop in stay and play. £1.50 per session or FPC |
Sensory Space@Cannock Chase | 1:15-2:45pm | Every Monday | Cannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU | Children's Centre on 01543 469894 | For children with developmental delays who require additional support. No diagnosis necessary. 0-5 years. £1 per family |
Breastfeeding Support | 1:45-3pm | Every Monday | Cannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU | Children's Centre 01543 469894 | A chance to meet other mums and seek advice. Free drop -in session. Toddlers welcome |
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 | Free drop in support for parents of children with autism. |
Childminder Cooking Group | 9:30-11:30am | Every Monday | Western Springs Children's Centre, Lovett Court, Rugeley, WS15 2QD | Tracey 07908 646381 | Drop in for childminders only. 0-5 years. £1 per childminder |
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 |
Pre-school storytime | 2:15-2:45pm | Every Monday - Term Time only | Brereton Library, Talbot Road, Rugeley, WS15 1AU | 01889 869067 | No charge |
Regular Activities - Tuesday
- Cannock
Group | Time | When | Location | Contact Details | About |
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 |
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 | 12:45-1:30pm 2-2:45pm | Every Tuesday | Cannock Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU | Call Hilary on 07546 165595 or the Children's Centre on 01543 469894 | Drop in. Birth to pre-walkers. £3 per sessionor FPC |
Little Friends | 1:45-3pm | Every Tuesday | Heath Hayes Library, 194 Hednesford Road, Heath Hayes, ,WS12 3AA | 01543 279675 | Craft session for young children. £2 per child and £1 for babies and siblings |
- 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 |
The Hokey Cokey Club | 9:30-11am | Tuesdays | 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 |
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. £1.50 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. £35 for a 5 week course. To book visit www.lovinghands.co.uk |
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 |
Play and Stay | 10-11am | Term Time only | Rugeley Library, Anson Street, Rugeley, WS15 2BB | 01889 869063 | |
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 | 0300 3033924 | Seek advice and make new friends. Drop-in. Free |
Regular Activities - Thursday
- Cannock
Group | Time | When | Location | Contact Details | About |
Adult & Community Learning (ACL) Pram to Primary | 9:30-11:30am | Thursday - Term time only | Cannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU | Jenny 01283 233400/ 07837 654170 | Struggling with your child's behaviour? If your child is between 0-11yrs this programme could be for you. |
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. |
Drop In Toddler Session | 10am-pm | Thursday (term times) | SNAP (Special Needs Adventure Playground) Pye Green Road, Cannock, WS11 5RW | 01543 579286 | £4.50 for first child and £2.25 for each sibling, siblings under 12 months free. Price includes snack and drink for children and hot drink for parents and carers |
Baby Bounce and Rhyme | 10:30-11am | Thursday - Term time only | Cannock Library | 0300 111 8000 | Free drop in session for families and babies. Musical instruments and song |
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 for Babies | 1-2:30pm | Every Thursday (term time only) | Cannock Chase Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU | Call Jenny on 01283 233400/ 07837 654170 | A variety of activities. Booking required. Free |
- 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 | Tracey 07908 646381 | Childminders and 0-5 years. £1 per childminder |
Baby Bounce and Rhyme | 2:15-2:45pm | Thursday Term Times | Redbrook Hayes School, Talbot Road, Rugeley, WS15 1AU | Call 01889 228740 | 0-3yrs. Free |
- 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 |
Baby Sensory | 10-10:40am 10:50-11:30am 11:40-12:30pm | 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 |
Baby & Toddler BSL Playgroup | 1:30-2:30pm | Every Friday | Cannock Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU | Contact Lisa at http://www.FirstSignsBSL.co.uk | Let your little ones discover Sign Language through songs, games and play. 1-3yrs |
- 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). Drop in Stay and play session - singing, free play, crafts and snacks |
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 | Free drop In. A chance to get your baby/toddler weighed and seek advice. |
Crafty Caterpillars | 10-10:45am | Fridays - Term Time only | Rugeley Library | 01889 256010 | 2-5 years old, younger siblings welcome |
Happy Art | 10:30-11:30am | Fridays - Term Time only | Western Springs Children's Centre, Springfields Health and Wellbeing Centre, Lovett Court, Rugeley, WS15 2QD | Michelle 07581 037393 |
Regular Activities - Saturday
- Cannock
Group | Time | When | Location | Contact Details | About |
Autism Friendly Craft Hour | 2-3pm | Saturdays | Rugeley Library, Anson Street, Rugeley, WS15 2BB | 01889 869063 | Free drop-in sessions |
- 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! |
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: 26/08/2020