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Raring2go! Welcome to our Summer 2025 issue! Longer days, warmer weather, and the promise of school holidays mean one thing – summer is here! Whether you're planning days out with the kids, looking for local events to fill the diary, or simply want to make the most of the sunshine (IF we get it), we’ve packed this issue with inspiration to help you do just that. From family-friendly attractions and outdoor adventures to creative workshops and rainy-day ideas, there’s something for everyone. So grab a cuppa, have a flick through, and get ready to make this summer one to remember! @Raring2goKidderminster raring2go.kiddyandstourbridge Lucy x Lucy Richardson, Editor 07404 463 773 kidderminster@raring2go.co.uk Whatever you do, Wherever you go, Have fun, and mention Raring2go! CONTENTS Pg 04 Pg 05 Pg 06 - 09 Pg 10 - 20 Pg 10 Pg 12 + 16 Pg 21 Pg 22 Pg 23 - 26 Pg 24 - 27 Pg 29 Pg 30 Pg 31 What’s On & Under 5's What’s On Family Theatre Education Places2go! WILD Zoological Park What’s On Why is Sports so Important for Children? Under 5's Clubs and Classes Clubs and Classes Holiday Clubs September What’s On & Back to School Raring2shop! Competitions Blunts Shoes 8/9 Bullring Kidderminster DY10 2AA 01562 745277 Blunts Shoes 30/31 High Street Stourport DY13 8BE 01299 878356 Blunts Shoes 75 High Street Bromsgrove B61 8AQ 01527 874063 Blunts Shoes 65 Market Street Stourbridge DY8 1AQ 01384 394324 The Right Start Every Term – School Shoes Expertly Fitted. Shop Online or In-Store at BluntsShoes.com 3
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WHAT'S ON PRINCESSES UNITE STOURBRIDGE TOWN HALL Saturday 26 July 2025 - 2pm DUDLEY BOROUGH HALLS LIVE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT boroughhalls.co.uk | 01384 812812 WONDERS OF OUR UNIVERSE DUDLEY TOWN HALL Sunday 5 October 2025 - 2pm PIRATES LOVE UNDERPANTS* DUDLEY TOWN HALL Wednesday 15 October 2025 - 1.30pm ALL STAR SUPERSLAM WRESTLING DUDLEY TOWN HALL Tuesday 28 October 2025 - 7pm RICHARD JONES - THE SOUND OF MAGIC STOURBRIDGE TOWN HALL Saturday 31 January 2026 - 7.30pm *Based on the original book PIRATES LOVE UNDERPANTS. Text Copyright (c) Claire Freedman 2013. Illustrations Copyright (c) Ben Cort 2013. Published by arrangement with Simon and Schuster UK Ltd, 1st Floor 222 Grays Inn Rd, London, WC1X 8HB 5
EDUCATION & CHILDCARE Kumon’s Free Registration offer opens a world of possibilities Kumon is the world’s leading supplementary education provider, with more than 60 years of experience and over 3.5 million students worldwide. The Kumon Maths and English Study Programmes deliver proven academic results and are available in your area at the Kumon Stourbridge Study Centre. Weekly classes are held in centre, and students study and complete worksheets outside of class to build good study habits and further develop their understanding of what they are studying. Kumon summer study allows students to catch up on material they struggled with, or get ahead of their peers, and helps ease the ‘settling in’ period once they return to school. Now is the perfect time to discover the benefits of Kumon for yourself as the Kumon Stourbridge Study Centre is offering Free Registration to new and returning students. Throughout the summer months, please get in touch to arrange for a Free Assessment. For more information and to book your child’s Kumon free assessment, contact your local Instructor, Rina Patel, via the website or call: Kumon believes that continuous study leads to continuous improvements so, while school may stop for summer, learning doesn’t have to. 07918 464358. www.kumon.co.uk/stourbridge/ 6
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EDUCATION & CHILDCARE Courses for adults Starting September 2025 Our part-time courses for adults are designed to fit around busy lifestyles, helping you gain new skills, boost your confidence and open new opportunities. Find out more and apply today. Are you looking to explore a new career path? www.halesowen.ac.uk 0121 602 7777 Level 1 and 2 courses are FREE! 8
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PLACESTO GO OPEN FROM 10AM DAILY DUDLEYZOO.ORG.UK Meet LIFE SIZE Dinos All the usual fun of the farm - indoor & outdoor adventure, friendly animals, farm trailer rides & more! PLUS Penkridge, Staffs ST19 5RE Book online: www.playatthefarm.co.uk SAVE 10% Use code KIDINO *Weather allowing **Valid for up to 3 months £39pp** and explore our T-Rex Maize maze! DAILY FOAM PARTIES* UNLOCK 6 Weeks of summer fun on the farm with our... ON DAY TICKETS 13
PLACESTO GO @discoverdudley @discoverdudley Visit discoverdudley.org.uk CRAFTING Looking to get Why not Discover Dudley? 420 million years of history right under your feet Floating fun twisting tunnels cavernous caverns Book at DCTT.org.uk 14
PLACESTO GO SUMMER AT LITTLE OWL FARM PARK Enjoy making some magical memories with your loved ones this Summer at Little Owl Farm Park. Open 7 days a week during the school holidays Animal Encounters Throughout the day Sheep Racing Tractor Rides 4 x indoor play areas 5 x Outdoor Play Areas plus so much more! For more info and to book, please head to www.littleowlfarmpark.co.uk Little Owl Farm Park, Owl Hill Lane, Dunhampton, Worcestershire, DY13 9SS A GREAT DAY OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY Buy tickets at SVR.CO.UK 15
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PLACESTO GO WHITLENGE Whitlenge Lane Hartlebury DY10 4HD T: 01299 250720 Garden Opening Hours: Summer: 9am – 5pm Winter: 9am – 4pm Adults: £5.95 Child: £2.95 Under 2s: Free Tearoom Opening Hours: 10am – 4pm (last orders 3pm) Looking for something the whole family can enjoy over the school holidays? Look no further, come and enjoy our beautiful gardens with Fairy Village, play area, Tearoom and gift shop No need to book – we’re open 7 days a week! Why not enjoy an Afternoon tea in our lovely Tearoom? A fantastic selection of cakes, hot food, speciality teas and coffees (Afternoon tea to be booked in advance) WHITLENGE_TEAROOM_GARDENS • R ocket Lab • S tellar Space Day • Funded by: birminghammuseums.org.uk/thinktank BMT-CuriosityCampaign_Raring2Go_128x89mm.indd 1 02/05/2025 14:34 18
PLACESTO GO A Fun Day Out for the Whole Family this Summer! At River Severn Canoes, we’ve got two brilliant ways to get the kids outside, burn some energy and make lasting memories: 8 Kayaking in Kinver – 90 minutes of peaceful paddling on the canal, ideal for beginners (age 5+). Fancy a treat after? Head to The Vine Inn for woodfired pizza in the canalside garden. 8 Canoeing on the River Severn – set off from Bridgnorth and choose your perfect route (ages 7+). On select trips, hop on the Severn Valley Railway for a fun-filled family day out. á Book your adventure now at www.riverseverncanoes.co.uk 8 Want more details, prices and top tips for paddling with kids? It’s all at www.riverseverncanoes.co.uk ✅ Awarded Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2024 ✅ 100+ glowing five-star reviews ✅ All kit and instruction provided ✅ Trusted, family-run & safety-focused Why cHOOSE us? Come and discover what makes summer at Arley so special Kids Entry £4 • Play Area • Maze & Slack Lines • Engaging Trails • Discover & Explore • Tearoom Open • Dogs on Leads Welcome • Free Parking • Accessible Friendly Look out for details of our upcoming events and activities on Facebook and at: arleyestate.co.uk Mini Beast Trail Nature Hunt 19
PLACESTO GO 20 5 12 9 14 11 8 16 7 19 3 17 2 15 10 6 13 4 18 1 Kids' parties available Football or darts themed Discover the excitement at Soccer Zone Halesowen Park Road, Halesowen B63 2RG Activities for ALL ages Including inflatable fun and football Under New Ownership Golfing Fun For Everyone MINI-PRO GOLF PARKS WOLVERLEY 18 HOLE MINI PRO GOLF COURSE ALL EQUIPMENT PROVIDED Open Friday - Sunday, 10am til 6pm & Every Day During School Holidays 07830 259 766 www.miniprogolfparks.com Wolverley Road Kidderminster, DY10 3RN Situated next to THE LOCK INN Public House EVERYONE WELCOME 20
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CLUBS& CLAS ES “In Alphabox preschool classes we learn a new letter and its sound each week, giving children the skills they need to begin to read. Classes include games, activities, story time and a take-home craft! We introduce other essential skills such as listening, turn taking, lining up and answering questions”. UNDER 5's CLUBS & CLASSES Immersive, award-winning storytelling classes Weekly classes in: Romsley Tuesday 10am Sedgley Thursday 10am Follow us on socials: Storyrangersstourbridge _dudley Single-class trials available Contact Jo on: 07816493858 or email on: jo@storyrangers.co.uk Open 7 days a week Mon-Fri: 9-3 Term time, 10-4.30 School Holidays. Sat 10-4.30pm Sun 9-4.30pm 01299 212 514 hello@anchorsawaysoftplay.co.uk Unit 1, Newhouse Farm Industrial Estate, Cleobury Mortimer, DY14 8RD Party Venue Sunday SEND sessions Gift Vouchers Takeaway Food Available 7 days Monday: St. James’ Church Hall, Wollaston, DY8 3SE Wednesday: Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kingswinford, DY6 9JG Thursday: Blakedown Parish Rooms, Blakedown, DY10 3JG Friday: Penn United Reform Church, Penn, WV4 5QF Claire Adams • 07709 351 398 • claire.adams@tumbletots.com www.tumbletots.com/stourbridge Fun, Physical Play Programme Starting from Walking to School Age £2 off!* Quote: HLK011 *On new bookings only / Book before 19 July th Learn a skill for life with Water Babies 01694 731407 wibblewobble@waterbabies.co.uk waterbabies.co.uk There are few things in life that are more important than teaching little ones how to swim. Not only could it save their life…it’s a great way to develop strength, flexibility and coordination, overcome struggles and fears, make new friends, So what are you waiting for? Join us anytime! Classes available now. 22
CLUBS& CLAS ES LEARNING4LIFE SWIM SCHOOL The Wordsley School, Brierley Hill Road, Wordsley, DY8 5SP 01384816043 Learning4Life@dudley.gov.uk Swimming lessons available for ages 4-16 STA Accredited Teachers RLSS Accredited Lifeguards Home Portal for tracking your child’s progression. Our shallow end classes have a maximum of 7 children. All classes have a swim teacher and a helper and the entire shallow end in which to swim. Term time only 7 days a week Free parking TERM TIME WEEKLY LESSONS INTENSIVE HOLIDAY COURSES SMALL CLASSES / 121 TEACHER IN THE WATER AGED 3+ ALL ABILITIES 2 VENUES DY6 & DY9 SWIM TEACHER & LIFEGUARD OPPORTUNITIES SUMMER INTENSIVES Week 1: 28 Jul - 1 Aug th st Week 2: 11 - 16 Aug th th Small Classes or 121 SWIMRITE SWIMMING SCHOOL CONTACT CLAIRE ON: 07973 249 649 23
CLUBS& CLAS ES Creative Courage For Life® Stagecoach Performing Arts schools are operated under franchise and are independently owned by their Principals. Stagecoach and Creative Courage For Life are registered trademarks of Stagecoach Performing Arts Limited. Singing, dancing and acting classes for 4 - 18year-olds Helping children believe they can do anything stagecoach.co.uk/kidderminster 01562 66194 Baxter College, DY11 5PQ Stagecoach Kidderminster 24
HOLIDAYCLUBS& CAMPS rosetheatre.co.uk/kryptfest Stagey Summer School for ages 8-18! Summer Theatre School Rose Theatre, Kidderminster 21st-25th July Stourbridge based drama school ran by experienced industry professionals Growing confidence through Weekly sessions Ages 5-18 THEATRE PRODUCTIONS FROM FILM MAKING TO Also offering: 1-2-1 Tuition LAMDA exams Singing Lessons TASTER FREE SESSION www.esdramaworkshop.co.uk @dramaworkshop bgdramaworkshop@gmail.com CONTACT US 25
CLUBS& CLAS ES www.thefootballersacademy.co.uk Summer Camps August 2025 Experience top-notch football training led by former professional footballers Jimmy O'Connor and Russ Penn. Our camps offer young athletes aged 6-14 the chance to enhance their skills, make new friends, and have fun in a professional setting. Camp 1 - Tue 5th, Wed 6th, Thu 7th Camp 2 - Tue 19th, Wed 20th, Thu 21st 9am - 3pm £30/day £75/3 days 25/26 Season Specialized coaching sessions for ages 6-16, grouping players by age and skill for targeted development and weekend match preparation. Every Friday in term time Term 1 starts 12th Sept Stourton Park, Stourbridge 26
HOLIDAYCLUBS& CAMPS Scan the QR code for more information! Contact us today! 0121 695 1394 Multi-Sports Activity Camp Book your place today at: rbholidaycamps.co.uk BOOK EARLY* 14th July - 29th August Venue Locations: Stourbridge, Kidderminster, Dudley, Halesowen, Edgbaston For more info visit aspire-sports.co.uk or call 0121 663 1979 For more info and to book your place visit activecamps.co.uk or call 0121 663 1979 Ofsted registered BOOK ONLINE *Offer ends5pmonFriday4thJuly Flexible pickup time now included 15% OFF* with code R2GSUM15 Holiday Childcare for active kids! SUMMER Tuesday 22nd July - Friday 29th August Bromsgrove Lickey End First School 8am-6pm Hagley Haybridge High School 8am-5pm 27
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SHOPPING Whether it’s mud pies, flower pot soufflés or other ghastly garden concoctions, this Small Foot Mud Kitchen invites children to dive into and get creative with hands-on play. Features: | Weather-resistant, durable wooden construction for outdoor fun | Playable from all four sides, perfect for group play |Oven with two realistic clicking knobs two rea | Large mud bowl, small mud pots, and metal owl ge mud bowl, small flower pots included | Recesses, hooks, and storage surface for easy urface organisation | Built-in indestructible wheels for easy mobility s for easy mob Benefi ts: | Encourages imaginative and sensory play with natural materials | Supports social interaction and cooperative play | Helps develop fi ne motor skills and creativity | Durable design for long-lasting outdoor adventures www.raring2go.co.uk/shop/ £199.00 Price includes VAT and delivery. For Only Buy Now Scan me 30
COM PETITIONS Win tickets to watch Kidderminster Harriers this Summer Win a Wolverhampton Wonderers Stadium Tour for 2 adults & 2 kids Win a bostin' day out to remember at this Summer Win a family COMPETITIONS WWW.RARING2GO.CO.UK Win tickets to Silverstone Festival 2025 WIN a family ticket to: this summer! Win a £50 voucher towards lessons! CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of our Spring competitions: Aztec Adventure Packages Kerry Baker & Samuel Bayliss Signed Aston Villa Women's Shirt Debbie Davies PLAY@ Lower Drayton Farm Sian Murphy West Midlands Safari Park Easter Eggstravaganza Louise Yates Wolves VIP Tour Ramonaa Nahar All competition descriptions and T&C’s are on our website. Varying closing dates. DON’T MISS OUT ENTER NOW! ticket to: 31
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