WHAT’S ON JANUARY - MARCH raring2go.co.uk WINTER 2023 KIDDERMINSTER & STOURBRIDGE MAGAZINE & WEBSITE THE GO-TO GUIDE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD CLUBS AND CLASSES GREAT COMPETITIONS!
2 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! EDITORS WELCOME Published by Raring2go! Kidderminster & Stourbridge. All information in this booklet is published in good faith and cannot be reproduced without written permission. Whilst the publisher makes every effort to ensure that the businesses featured in this magazine are of the highest quality, we do not guarantee the services and products from any businesses featured. We also undertake to ensure that all advertising is in the best interests of families and young children. Printed by Gemini Print, Shoreham, Surrey. CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of our Autumn competitions: Webbs Circus: Nikki Powell Lower Drayton Farm: Mariclare Hughes Kidderminster Harriers: Natalie Humphries Plus many more won a pair of tickets to the Festive fair at the NEC The New Year is a great time to take up a new hobby for adults as well as children. Lots of providers offer a trial to allow your children to see if it is for them. Here’s a few to try… Water Babies Shropshire, Mid Wales & The Black Country. The Water Babies swim programme has been developed to build water confidence and skills throughout a child’s first five years. Get the price of your first lesson (£18.50) discounted for all bookings made between 1 January - 28 February 2023, for anyone quoting ‘Raring2Go!’ when booking Water Babies lessons, based on setting up a direct debit as usual for monthly payments. Call 01694 731 407 www.waterbabies.co.uk Kixx Wolverhampton, Kidderminster & Stourbridge. Weekly football classes for ages 2-10 plus school holiday camps. Kixx offers a money back guarantee which means that if you sign up to Kixx and for any reason your little ones do not love their first session, they will provide you with a full refund and you also get to keep the kit as a thank you for giving them a try. Call 07834 073939 www.kixx.org.uk Lucy Lucy Richardson, Editor 07404 463 773 kidderminster@raring2go.co.uk @Raring2goKidderminster raring2go.kiddyandstourbridge HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all! Let’s welcome in 2023 with great days out and activites. Things never get dull with little kids around! We’re Raring2go! Are you? ...
3 Raring2go! GO-TO GUIDE Copyright © 2023 Mojo Publishing Ltd. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical or electronic, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage & retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Requests for permission or further information should be addressed to the publishers. All information in this magazine is published in good faith and cannot be reproduced without prior written permission. The publisher makes every effort to ensure that the businesses which are featured in this magazine are of the highest quality, we do not guarantee the services and products from any businesses featured. Printed by Gemini Print Group. Website Member E-newsletter emailed monthly with latest offers and events Download vouchers and save £££’s Access all our online competitions with great prizes to be won Become a Join today by visiting www.raring2go.co.uk Find out more, contact us ; Telephone: 01384 482733 Email: admin@home-startdudley.org.uk NEW COURSE STARTING JANUARY 2023 Are you a Mum, Dad, Grandparent or carer? Are you someone who can understand the challenges of family life? We need people like you to volunteer at Home-Start Dudley VOLUNTEERS NEEDED If you could give as little as two hours a week to support a parent and their children, then please get in touch. We welcome volunteering enquiries all year round. GAIN ACCESS TO FREE, HIGH QUALITY TRAINING ENHANCE YOUR WELLBEING MAKE NEW FRIENDS & CONNECT WITH YOUR COMMUNITY CHANGE THE LIVES OF THE FAMILIES YOU SUPPORT
Raring2go! GO-TO GUIDE 4 raring2go.co.uk 1. Save money Check whether there are any restrictions on dates and times that you can use the pass, and work out when you would be available to go. You may only need to visit an attraction twice in the year to cover the cost of the annual pass. Thereafter, you will have unlimited visits which can result in large savings. Work out how much you’ll save by dividing the cost of the pass by the cost of a days admission, so that you know exactly how many times you will need to visit before you start saving money. 2. Year-round access to seasonal events Lots of attractions hold seasonal events and activities throughout the year, for example, Easter Egg hunts, summer trails, Halloween and Christmas-themed events. These events may also be included in the cost of the annual pass, or available at a discount. 3. Discounts in the gift shop or café Check whether the annual pass holder benefits from other discounts. Many will offer a discount in the café or gift shop, which is great news when you are desperate for a coffee or for when it’s time to exit the attraction and you have lots of pleading eyes from the children. 4. Other venues You may be able to use some annual passes at other locations. Check out the passes that you can use at different locations throughout the UK - perfect for the summer holidays! 5. Quicker entrance with fast-track queueing At busy times of the year, the queue at the entrance of larger attractions can build up. A fast-track entrance is perfect to whizz excited children straight in without delay, and get started on the fun! This is perfect for families just wanting to drop in for an hour or so, which leads on to… 6. Short visits Unlimited access means that you can go along for just an hour after school and not feel that it’s a waste of money. There is no pressure to try to race around and fit everything in each time you visit. Several short visits ensure that smaller children don’t get overwhelmed or too tired. Plus... you will be able to see the different theming at the attraction throughout the year. Why not consider buying an annual pass this year for the likes of Drayton Manor, Ironbridge or West Midland Safari Park. Your local arboretum, both Arley and Bodenham offer these also! 6 reasons to buy an annual pass this winter
5 Raring2go! PLACES2GO Box office 01384 812812 or book online at boroughhalls.co.uk DUDLEY TOWN HALL • STOURBRIDGE TOWN HALL • HALESOWEN CORNBOWHALL The Three Billy Goats Gruff Monday 20 February The Little Mermaid Thursday 13 April High Jinx Magic Show Friday 24 February Mother Goose Monday 1 May All Star Superslam Wrestling Saturday 25 February Goldilocks & the Three Bears Wednesday 31 May The Jungle Book Tuesday 4 April Illusion Impossible Wednesday 30 August Book now at vintagetrains.co.uk The Shakespeare Express returns, running between Birmingham and Stratford upon Avon, with more dates to choose from for 2023 and time to spend in Stratford. Alternatively travel from Stratford and enjoy a leisurely Sunday lunch with friends and family aboard a heritage steam train.
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7 Raring2go! PLACES2GO Choice of venues and activities *Offer ends 5pm Friday 3rd February Ofsted registered Action-packed childcare this FebruaryHalf Term BOOK ONLINE Open from 8am- 4pm For more info and to book your place visit activecamps.co.uk or call 01562 277 810 Hagley Haybridge High School O15F%F* with code FEB23H Monday 20th February - Friday 24th February
8 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON This is just a guide. Some details may change, and some events require pre-booking. Please check with the venue before setting off. Ongoing Wyre Forest A raring2go! favourite - Enjoy a family walk or bike ride through the Superworm trail. Spot the Gruffalo sculptures too! forestryengland.uk/wyre-forest January - March West Midland Safari Park Currently open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Safari re-opens fully on 10th February, with Theme park rides re-opening 18th February. wmsp.co.uk January Dudley Zoo Open daily from 10am. Last admission 2pm. dudleyzoo.org.uk 28 January Stourbridge Library Chinese New Year Craft activity. 11am - Midday. Booking is required. facebook.com/Dudleylibraries 29 January Bodenham Arboretum, Winter Wassail Celebrating the age-old blessing of the apple trees.Traditional singing and morris dancing... bring along your own musical instruments and dress up with leaves and feathers! 12-4pm. bodenhamarboretum.co.uk 2 January - 31 March* Check website for opening dates & times before you visit. Lower Drayton Farm, Winter fun Explore the ‘great indoors’ at PLAY@ Lower Drayton Farm – with 2km of indoor play space you can spend hours sliding, scrambling, climbing, bouncing and generally letting off steam (grownups get to join in, too!). You’ll also find large and small animal zones undercover, with a packed programme of talks on all creatures, great and small. Save 10% online code RGKS. playatthefarm.co.uk 4 February Resorts World Arena, Arenacross Tour A show like no other. It’s a high-octane mix of indoor Motocross racing and Freestyle Motocross (FMX) badness and is packed to the rafters with all-round family fun and frenzied entertainment. It’s guaranteed to keep you on your feet yelling and hollering for more! resortsworldarena.co.uk 10 February - 5 March Compton Verney, Warwickshire Spectacle of light: enjoy this beautiful illuminated trail through the majestic woodland and around the parkland all lit under the stars. comptonverney.org.uk/event/spectacle 11 - 12 February The Commandery Living History Weekend Come face to face with the past! See military displays, living history encampments, traditional crafts, dance and music. museumsworcestershire.org.uk 12 February for Valentines 26 March Family Special Shakespeare Express, Vintage Trains Running from Birmingam to Stratford-Upon-Avon, a delightful Sunday trip through pretty Warwickshire countryside, with the journey from Stratford reaching express speeds of up to 75 mph. Option of two return journeys; visitors can either travel in the morning for a day’s sightseeing in Stratford, approximately 5 hours and returning in the late afternoon, or a round trip over lunchtime and in the early afternoon with Sunday lunch on a heritage steam train. Look our for futher dates with special themes later in the year! vintagetrains.co.uk 18 - 19 February Shropshire Kids Festival Telford International Centre will play host to an epic Kids Festival in February 2023... We’ve got giant inflatables, bouncy castles, sports activities, What’s On This Winter?
9 Raring2go! WHAT’S ON science activities, and SO much more... We’ll have a WHOLE under 5s hall just for the little ones, a quiet zone for kids with additional support needs. shropshirekidsfest.co.uk/festivals/telford-2023 19 February MAC Birmingham – Old Skool Disco Get your groove on with the launch of a regular new family disco. Join the party (and still be home in time for an early night) with a DJ banging out the tunes plus mascots, glow sticks and bubbles. Fancy dress encouraged, though not essential. Sound and lighting levels will be suitable for young children, families can relax in the chill-out zone or get creative at the craft station. All adults must be accompanied by at least one responsible child! macbirmingham.co.uk 21 - 26 February Caravan and Camping show @ NEC The Show has everything you need for your next adventure! See and buy the latest caravans, motorhomes, campervans tents of all shapes and sizes. ccmshow.co.uk 24 February Stourbridge Library Spring into action activity. 10.30am - 12.30pm. facebook.com/Dudleylibraries 2 March Stourbridge Library Dr Seuss craft activity. 4-5pm. Booking is required. facebook.com/Dudleylibraries 9 - 12 March Crufts @ NEC Crufts is the world’s greatest dog show! Over 20,000 dogs compete for the world class title of Crufts Best in Show, enjoy fantastic displays, competitions and shops. thenec.co.uk/whats-on/crufts 10 - 31 March (Selected dates) Drayton Manor March of the Dinosaurs. Venture into the DINOverse. Look out for more details very soon! draytonmanor.co.uk What’s On At The Theatre? 21 - 22 January Jurassic Live The Alexandra, Birmingham 31 January The Smartest Giant in Town Swan Theatre, Worcester 2 - 5 February Dick Whittington Halesowen Cornbow Hall 15 - 22 February Peter Pan Stourbridge Town Hall, by The Mary Stevens Hospice Pantomime Company 18 February & 4 March Family Jam Birmingham Town Hall 20 February Billy Goats Gruff Halesowen Cornbow Hall 23 - 25 February Tortoise and the Hare The Rep, Birmingham 25 - 26 February Dinosaur Live Warwick Arts Centre 11 March Dick and Dom In Da Bungalow Birmingham Town Hall 12 March Nick Cope (Singer Singwriter for CBeebies) MAC, Birmingham 14 March Tales from Acorn Wood Swan Theatre, Worcester 4 April The Jungle Book Stourbridge Town Hall 10 - 12 April Hey Duggee Live! Birmingham Town Hall 13 - 15 April Mog the Forgetful Cat The Rep, Birmingham
10 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! EDUCATION Preschool and Reception September 2023 Entry Coffee Morning Thursday 19th April 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am 01562 850204 www.hkschool.org.uk admissions@hkschool.org.uk Enrich. Challenge. Support. Independent education from 3 months to 18 years. Choosing the right school for your child... It’s an important and sometimes difficult decision. With so many schools seeming to have a similar offer, how do you make that all-important and informed choice? “When I meet prospective parents, I sometimes refer to the ‘Goldilocks Test’ - does Heathfield Knoll School feel just right? Of course, academic excellence, nurturing pastoral care and a fulfilling enrichment programme should be taken as read. I invite you to visit Heathfield Knoll School to see first-hand pupil happiness and positive relationships. You will not be disappointed.” Mr Lawrence Collins, Headmaster. Pastoral care is key to all that we do at Heathfield Knoll. All staff are fully involved in school life in and outside of the classroom, and this enables them to know and support their pupils. A close home-school relationship allows staff to support pupils and families in good times and bad. Heathfield Knoll helps pupils to develop the resilience to deal with and learn from all experiences and take opportunities to improve and be the best they can be. Care can be provided from 7.30 am until 6 pm throughout the year, including school holidays. Preschool is a term-time-only provision; however, the very popular wrap-around care and Holiday Club is available all year round, only closing for Christmas and Easter weeks and Bank Holidays. Heathfield Knoll adopts a creative and tailored approach to education. This allows each individual to flourish and optimise their learning. To see the full article and learn more about Heathfield Knoll School please visit www.raring2go.co.uk/choosing-the-right-school
Learn all about our lovely lambs from February half term! Lower Drayton Farm, Lower Drayton Lane, Penkridge, Staffordshire ST19 5RE *Online PLAY@ tickets only. Does not apply to parties or special events. Book online: www.playatthefarm.co.uk SAVE 10%* Use code RGKS Raring2go! PLACES2GO 11 Open Thursday - Saturday 10am - 4pm. Admission Adults £4, Children aged 4 - 17 £2 Stourbridge Glass Museum, High Street, Wordsley DY8 4FB stourbridgeglassmuseum.org.uk Fire your imagination in the depths of winter Experience exciting activities and thrilling demonstrations at Stourbridge’s fastest growing visitor attraction. With a packed programme of events for the new year, Stourbridge Glass Musuem guarantees a warm welcome for all the family during the coldest months. Popular and accessible, it’s time to get creative with glass. Followus@glassmuseumuk
12 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON This is just a guide. Some details may change, and some events require pre-booking. Please check with the venue before setting off. 17 February - 16 April Lower Drayton Farm, Lambs & Ewe Learn about the farm’s cutest new arrivals (and their mums!). Get up close to lambs and ewes in the lambing barn, watch a fun, interactive film all about sheep and test your knowledge in the sheep-y quiz trail. Plus, you get to explore the farm’s massive indoor and outdoor adventure play spaces and meet lots of other friendly animals, too! Save 10% online using code RGKS. playatthefarm.co.uk/lamb-and-ewe 18 - 26 February Drayton Manor Dinosaur breakout! A DINOmiyte Experience! Look out for more details very soon! draytonmanor.co.uk Hatton Adventure, A Panto Adventure Stay warm and dry with our indoor activities including all-day animal handling, a magical family show and our huge indoor soft play and slide mania centre. The action continues outdoors with the return of our epic laser combat battles, amazing falconry displays, mini funfair rides, giant helter-skelter and family games, and meet our animal friends on the farmyard walk. adventure.hattonworld.com Stratford Butterfly Farm The whole family can enjoy the relaxing pleasure of walking amongst some of the world’s most stunning and colourful butterflies in a tropical rainforest setting, complete with fish-filled pools, splashing waterfalls and beautiful blooms. Meet the Mini-Beast handling sessions, Pupae and Beetle demonstrations will be held daily in the Discovery Zone. To guarantee entrance over half term tickets should be purchased in advance from the online booking system. butterflyfarm.co.uk What’s On This Half Term? Bodenham, Wizards of Bod Can you spot the Wizards of Bod hiding amongst the trees at the Arboretum? Discover their spells and potions and read about their weird and wonderful characters as you take this magical woodland trail! bodenhamarboretum.co.uk Kenilworth Castle, Make History Step back in time as history is bought to life at Kenilworth Castle. Meet historic performers, enjoy hands-on activities and lots of fresh-air family fun. www.english-heritage.org.uk 20 - 24 February Aspire At Haybridge High School, action packed childcare 8am - 4pm. activecamps.co.uk RB Gym & Sports Multi sports camp in Stourbridge and Halesown, 8am - 6pm, Superhero theme for the week! rbgymandsport.co.uk/holidaycamps Earls Gymnastics Superhero themed, gymnastics, team building, arts and crafts school holiday club @ Earls Gymnastics Centre, Oldbury. earlsgymnastics.co.uk/holiday-camps 22 - 24 February The World Outisde at Bodenham • Mini Wilderness Explorers for Under 5s (older siblings welcome) Wed & Fri. • Wilderness Explorers 5-12yrs (siblings welcome) Wed, Thu & Fri. theworldoutside.co.uk Friday 24 February Museum of the Jewellery Quarter Kids’ Jewellery Workshop Have a go at making your own piece of jewellery with the help of the friendly learning officers in this special children’s jewellery workshop activity. Pre-booking is essential as places are limited. Recommended for ages 8 and up. birminghammuseums.org.uk/jewellery
13 Raring2go! PLACES2GO saturday 11th &sunday 12th february 2023 Come face to face with the past! See military displays, living history encampments, traditional crafts, dance and music… living history For more information visit our website: www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk
14 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! CLUBS AND CLASSES Norton Community Centre, Stourbridge, DY8 3AZ Street and Freestyle Class Sat 9.30-10.30am Nursery Class for 3yrs 1.30pm Fri & 11.30am Sat Call Rebecca on 07917 356888 www.fusiondancefactory.com Tap . Freestyle . Ballet . Street Lessons taught in a fun way, following the IDTA syllabus. Classes for all ages. Brand New Classes! Together, let’s make it count Play your part at rspb.org.uk/birdwatch The RSPB is a registered charity in England and Wales 207076, in Scotland SC037654. Blue tit by Alamy BGBW-23 Join hundreds of thousands of others and take part in Big Garden Birdwatch - the UK’s largest citizen science wildlife survey. Sign up, connect with nature and make your birdwatch count. Big Garden Birdwatch 27–29 January 2023 TP25732 BGBW23 Blue Tit A5 ad landscape.indd 1 05/10/2022 14:56
15 Raring2go! CLUBS AND CLASSES Contact Kim: 0844 412 8153* halesowen@musicbugs.co.uk www.musicbugs.co.uk/halesowen Recommended by Hea l th Vi s i tors and Ear l y Year s Speci alists!! *This call will cost you 5 pence per minute plus your phone company’s access charge. Cradley Heath Kidderminster Oldbury Rowley Regis Stourbridge Halesowen Come and join us for nursery rhymes, percussion instruments, puppets, counting songs, bubbles, pom poms, parachute games and lots more. ...and surrounding areas .and r o i g areas Award-winning music classes for children aged newborn to 4 years i bursts from their smile Excitement To book your first class call 01694 731 407 waterbabies.co.uk Weekly football classes for ages 2 - 10 years School Holiday Camps Find your nearest class at kixx.org.uk
16 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WELL-BEING It’s never too late to get in shape! Never write yourself off as being ‘too old.’ There are no age limits when it comes to self-improvement. You can still get fitter, slim down, tone up and learn something new. So often as parents we put ourselves second, and while we take our little ones to their various classes to ensure they stay fit, strong and healthy, we often end up in bad shape ourselves. As years roll on and tiredness increases along with aches and pains, we question if we even have it in us to improve. The exciting news is that its never to late to get in shape! You may not be as strong, flexible or fit as you once were, but that doesn’t mean you can’t improve. All you need to remember when beginning something new later in life is a few simple rules: • Talk to the class instructor about your health and well being honestly, so they can support you at your level and meet your needs. • Ease yourself into new things gently. Give your body time to adjust. • Space out your training days to allow your body to properly recover between exercising. • Listen to your body, and communicate any problems to your instructor who can tailor your exercise. • Be open to having fun and enjoying the challenge. What’s out there for adults? Many people are bored or feel unmotivated in a gym. They potentially lack confidence in knowing what to do. Exercise classes are much better as they have structure, proper guidance from a qualified instructor, and a fun social element too. Try seeing which classes have adult or family sessions available, you may be surprised. Dance, football, netball, and other hobbies associated with children can be fantastic fun for adults too, while getting you fitter and in better shape while you play. Martial arts, for example, is often misconstrued as a children’s activity, when in fact it was designed by the military for use only by adults. Over time, training has softened to make it child friendly, but it is designed to turn your average adult into the strongest and best version of themselves. Many people join in their 60s and go on to get a black belt. In Wyre Forest Taekwondo there are multiple members who are 60+ who enjoy their training alongside people of all ages. Many people at the club train with disabilities, long-term injury and other issues, but training is tailored to the individual, and you will find this at many different clubs. The benefits of training in later life include improving physique, reduce anxiety, stress, and depression, better all-round health (reducing risks of heart attacks and stroke), improved cognition & memory, lower blood pressure, improve mobility and flexibility, and most importantly exercise helps to slow down the effects of aging on both body and mind. It never hurts to get our and meet new people either! Article by Raring2Go’s Health Professional, Katie Billingham. Instructor of Wyre Forest Taekwondo, & qualified Personal Trainer. www.wyreforesttaekwondo.com WyreForestTaekwondo@gmail.com
17 Raring2go! EDUCATION EMPOWERING PROGRESS GCSE: Maths, English, Science Primary: SATs, KS1, KS2 11+ Preparation Adult Functional Skills ENQUIRE: FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: https://conexustuition.co.uk/ A local team of experienced teachers, offering a wide range of high quality tutoring solutions in small targeted groups. 'The average impact of small group tuition is four additional months progress per year' Education Endowment Foundation Face to Face and Online Tuition Available Success in school, in exams, in life! We equip a young person to know how to get the best results in any school or exam situation, through instant feedback and live marking techniques. Dudley, Wombourne, Stourbridge & Wordsley: 07879442422 Kinver, Kidderminster, Stourport & Bromsgrove West: 07385 760080 teaching through head, heart & hands for more information please contact the admissions team 01384 394633 info@elmfield.com www.elmfield.com
18 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! PLACES2GO Whitlenge Gardens has a gorgeous summer house that can be hired for birthday parties, baby showers, wedding and more! They offer a variety of packages from children’s parties to afternoon teas with exclusive use of the venue. Children’s party hire is £150.00. This includes use of the room 10am-4pm, so plenty of time to set up and pack up. It also includes entrrance into the Fairy Gardens for up to 20 guests! Call us on 01299 250669 to discuss your party wishes! Hire a beautiful summer house Whitlenge Tea Room and Gardens offers regular updates on facebook.com/whitlenge
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