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Archies ATTIC Coffee Shop, Gift Shop, Craft Courses and Kits Archies_attic_enville To reserve a table please call on 01384 386567 15 Bridgnorth Road, Enville, DY7 5JA Archies Attic decor Open 10.30-4pm Everyday except Tuesdays Discover Archie's Attic, where creativity and community thrive! The perfect spot for engaging activities and events for all ages. Adults can refine their skills in workshops, while kids (6+) enjoy unique Craft themed birthday parties. Join our book club, relax at Knit and Natter, compete in board game nights, or afternoon tea with friends. Don't miss our half-term crafts to inspire young minds. Book your spot today for a magical experience at Archie's Attic! 4 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! HELLO Welcome to the Autumn issue of Raring2go! Jo Messinger, Editor TEL: 07762 204195 EMAIL: wolverhampton@raring2go.co.uk FACEBOOK: @raring2gowolverhampton Be in the next issue Call Jo 07762 204195 2025 Contents Page What’s On Autumn..................6-20 What’s On Christmas.............13-20 Clubs & Classes.....................22-25 Education & Childcare...........26-29 Competitions..............................30 Over the next few months we have Diwali, Halloween and Bonfire Night and soon Father Christmas will be on his way! Remember to hang on to your copy of Raring2go! as we’ve got pages and pages full of fabulous events, activities and places to visit lined up for you in this magazine, taking you all the way through from now until the end of December. Whatever you do and wherever you go, have fun and I’ll see you again in 2026 with the next magazine! The days are getting shorter and the nights are growing longer, but don’t be blue, there’s still lots of fun to be had!
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Continued on P8... This is a guide. Some details may change and some events require pre-booking. Please check the details with the venue before setting off. From now. The Play Café, Wombourne. Autumn Arts & Crafts - Create colourful leaf and twig masterpieces to celebrate the season. Tuff Tray Adventures - Discover acorns, conkers, woodland animals and more! Storytime Magic - Step into the world of The Gruffalo and We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. Pumpkin Patch Fun - Pick and play in our pumpkin patch at the end of October! www.theplaycafe.co.uk From now, Wednesdays. Tunnel Tots at Dudley Canal & Caverns. With more boats, more seats, and new online booking, it’s easier to join the fun on our 9.30am and 10am trips. We’ve partnered with Adventure Street to offer a stay-and-play role play session alongside your boat adventure. www.dudleycanaltrust.org.uk Saturdays from now until Sat 13 Dec, 1.304pm. Saturday Curiosity Club, St. Patrick’s Church Hall, Wolverhampton. Arts, crafts, games, dance, music and drama. FREE inclusive and accessible activities for children aged 5+. www.curiosityproductions.co.uk From now until 31 Oct. Wolves Play Cafe. Mon 13, 20, 27 Oct, 3, 10, 17, 24 Nov 1, 8, 15 Dec - Wolves Play Cafe at All Saints Community Centre. Wed 15, 22, 29 Oct - Wolves in the Woods (Under 7s) at Boundary Way Allotments. Wed 29 Oct - Drop-in Nature Play (Under 7s) at Boundary Way Allotments. Fri 17, 24, 31 Oct - Wolves in the Woods (Under 7s) at Gatis Community Space. Sat 4, 11, 18, 25 Oct - Super Saturdays Men’s Play! (Under 7s and Male Caregivers) at Gatis Community Space. www.wolvesplaycafe.org Fri 10 Oct-Sun 2 Nov. Haunted Makeover, Aztec Island Adventure Golf, Stourbridge. Join us for crazy golf or interactive darts with our Halloween Haunted Makeover. For the adults, every Fri/Sat, we have happy hour 4pm7pm and Disco golf 7pm-11pm. Look out for Christmas details soon. Use code PUMPKIN for 20% off! www.aztecisland.co.uk Sat 11 Oct-Sat 1 Nov. PYO Pumpkins at Play@ Lower Drayton Farm. Staffordshire’s BIGGEST pumpkin patch opens its gates. One pumpkin included in entry alongside PYO veggies, indoor carving barn, friendly animals to meet, outdoor playground and Witch School fun! SAVE 10% off online bookings use code RWPYO www.lowerdraytonfarm.co.uk Thurs 16-Sun 26 Oct. The Enchanted Pumpkin Patch, Himley Hall. Discover a world of glowing pumpkins and seasonal wonder. Stroll through twinkling lights, capture magical photo opportunities, and even pick your own pumpkin to take home. SAVE 10% off use code R2GO10 www.enchanted-adventures.co.uk Sat 18 Oct-Sun 2 Nov. Spooky Spectacular, West Midlands Safari Park. Unleashing monster mayhem for a spooky experience like no other! We’re pulling out all the stops with a mix of thrilling adventures, spooky shows, and monstrously good fun for the whole family! www.wmsp.co.uk Sat 18 Oct. Festival of Light, The Black Country Living Museum. Join us for an unforgettable evening as the Museum comes alive with the vibrant sights, sounds and spirit of Diwali at Festival of Light. www.bclm.com Sat 25 Oct, 12- 4pm, drop-in. Diwali Community Day at The New Art Gallery, Walsall. All are welcome to join us for our annual celebration of the Festival of Lights. www.thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk Tue 21 Oct, 11am - 1pm. Make Animal Lanterns at The New Art Gallery, Walsall. All ages welcome. Drop-in. www.thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk Sat 25-Fri 31 Oct. Halloween at Hockerhill Adventure Playbarn, Brewood. Halloween Spooky Word Trail (Sat 25- Fri 31 Oct). Pumpkin Carving (Mon 27 Oct). Character Visit: Stitch (Wed 29 Oct). Halloween Fancy Dress Disco (Fri 31 Oct). www.hockerhill.com 6 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON AUTUMN What’s On Autumn?
Open Sat 27 & Sun 28 Sep; Sat 4 & Sun 5 Oct then daily Sat 11th - 31st Oct 2025 Trailer rides** • Pumpkin village Pumpkin village • Witch School Witch School Friendly animals • Outdoor play area Outdoor play area • Pop-up café Pop-up café PLUS EVENING SESSION Sat 18th October! Book online: www.playatthefarm.co.uk/pumpkins SAVE 10%*Use code RWPYO Staffordshire’s BIGGEST Pumpkin Patch! Indoor Carving Barn • SEN Session *Online booking - £14pp on the gate. ** Subject to weather & availability. TICKETS FROM £12* per person Includes pumpkin, carrots, potatoes & sweetcorn** PADEL COURTS COMING SOON! 7 Raring2go! PLACES TO GO
Sat 25-Sun 26 & Thurs 30-Fri 31 Oct. Halloween Nights at The Black Country Living Museum. Bring the whole family along to enjoy a night of frightfully good family fun and experience a slew of spine-tingling entertainment. www.bclm.com Sat 25 Oct-Sun 2 Nov. Half Term fun at Severn Valley Railway. Journey on the train and stop off at The Engine House Visitor Centre at Highley. Also on during half term: Christmas Gift Fayre at The Engine House on Sat 25- Sun 26 Oct. Ghost Trains on Thurs 30, Fri 31 Oct & Sat 1 Nov. Bridgnorth Station Mini Gala on 2 Nov. www.svr.co.uk Sun 26-Fri 31 Oct. Canal-o-ween at Dudley Canal & Caverns. Calling all Ghouls, Ghosts, Creepies, Witches, and Monsters…you are cordially invited to Dudley Canal & Caverns Monster Mash Up Party! With crafts, creatures and a floating party, this is a Halloween evening you won’t forget. www.dudleycanaltrust.org.uk Mon 27-Fri 31 Oct, 8am-4pm. Spooktacular Holiday Childcare with Aspire Active Camps at Wombourne Leisure Centre & Codsall Leisure Centre. SAVE 15% off with code R2GOOCT15 (offer ends 5pm Wed 22 Oct). To book call 0121 663 1979 or visit www.activecamps.co.uk Mon 27 Oct-Fri 31 Oct. Kids Autumn half term workshops at Archie’s Attic, Enville. Decoupage a Trinket Box - Mon 27 Oct,10am12pm. Make Your Own Bunting – Weds 29 Oct, 10-12pm. Decorate a Wooden Door Hanger - Thurs 30 Oct,10-12pm. Halloween Slime - Fri 31 October,10-12pm. For info/book message Archie’s Attic on social media, email emily@ archiesattic.com or call 01384 386567. Tue 28 Oct - Sun 2 Nov. Autumn Half Term Activities at the New Art Gallery, Walsall. Flying Bat Crafts (Tue 28 Oct - Sun 2 Nov). Skeleton Stick Puppets (Tues 28 Oct). WEDNESDAYS FOR ALL Colourful Pumpkins (Wed 29 Oct). Young Masters workshops - Modroc Fruit & Veg (Thurs 30 Oct) learn how to sculpt fruit & veg. www.thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk Wed 29 Oct. Halloween Ball at Molineux, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC. Have a howl of a time at our Halloween ball! Come in Halloween fancy dress; there is a prize for the best costume! Enjoy a Halloween-themed dance ‘class’ with our Mascots and spooky games & activities too. https://events.wolves.co.uk/ molineux-stadium-tours/wolves-presents/ Thurs 30 October, 3.15-4.45pm. Bear hugs workshop, Bee Wild Soft Play, Hollybush Garden Centre & Aquaria, Wolverhampton. Choose and build a bear with your little one. Trick or Treat snack, unlimited squash and half an hour soft play. www.hollybush-garden.com Sat 8 Nov. Fireworks at Himley Hall. The area’s biggest and best fireworks display is back! This year’s theme is ‘Music Through the Decades!’ www.himleyhallandpark.co.uk Sat 15 Nov, 4-6pm. K-Pop Demon Hunters Tribute, Hockerhill Adventure Playbarn, Brewood. Get ready for 90 minutes of K-Pop magic followed by 30 minutes of play. Rumi will be your host for the afternoon alongside our children’s entertainer. www.hockerhill.com Sat 29 Nov. Junior & Infants Open Morning at Wolverhampton Grammar School. Apply before 5 Dec for Yr 7 Entrance Test. www.wgs.org.uk Sat 25 Oct-Sun 2 Nov. Horrible Happenings Half Term at The Black Country Living Museum. Something strange is stirring in the historic streets of the Black Country Living Museum… and they need your help to uncover the truth! From ghostly apparitions and mysterious UFO sightings to the smelly pursuit of the “night soil man,” there are some truly horrible happenings going on at the Museum. A curious local journalist is on the case, but they can’t solve it alone - can you help unfurl these mysteries? www.bclm.com Continued on P14... 8 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON AUTUMN
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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 *Offerends5pmonWednesday22ndOctober 15% OFF* with code R2GOCT15 Holiday Childcare for active kids! Spooktacular Monday 27th October - Friday 31st October Wombourne Leisure Centre Codsall Leisure Centre Open from 8am - 4pm 10 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON FREE ADMISSION
Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 11 What’s On Halloween – October Spooky trails, pumpkin carving, mystery box fun, Stitch visits and our fancy dress disco. Bluey – November A special meet & greet with Bluey. K-Pop Demon Hunters Tribute – November Music, dancing, games and glitter tattoos. Christmas at Hockerhill – Nov & Dec Meet Santa, enjoy festive treats, decorate biscuits, sip hot seasonal drinks and make magical memories. At Hockerhill, we are all about fun, adventure and making magical memories for the whole family. Over the next few months, there’s so much to enjoy, from spooky Halloween activities and exciting character visits, to festive celebrations filled with crafting, outdoor play and delicious hot seasonal drinks. Don’t miss our Crafting Tuesdays, SEN sessions, and special themed events for children of all ages! Stay connected on our socials to catch all of our upcoming events... hockerhill_playbarn | Hockerhill Playbarn www.hockerhill.com | 01902 271881
12 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON with spooky games, fancy dress, prizes & activities including a Halloween themed dance ‘class’ with our mascots and a special reading of Bella Bright by author Carolyn Ward! BALL Wednesday 29th October at Molineux Stadium TO MOLINEUX on 17th-23rd December! A GIFT FROM SANTA FOR EVERY CHILD! £8.50 per adult & child ticket For more information or to book online: events.wolves.co.uk SCAN ME TO BOOK!
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Continued on P18... 14 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON CHRISTMAS What’s On Christmas? Thurs 13-Sun 16 Nov. Festive Gift Fair, NEC, Birmingham. Be inspired and get your festive preparations off to a flying start. There’s 325 stalls in one hall. Festive food and drink to try before you buy and great Christmas decorations for your home and garden. WIN tickets see P31 www.festivegiftfair.co.uk Weekends only from Sat 15 Nov then daily from Mon 15 Dec to Christmas Eve. The Magic Seed of Christmas - Santa’s Grotto at Hollybush Garden Centre & Aquaria, Wolverhampton. Each child will be given their very own Magic Seed to plant and help grow the spirit of Christmas. While the magic works, families will be welcomed into Santa’s cosy grotto for a personal visit, a chat, and a photo moment. Then the wonder reveals itself: your child’s seed has transformed into a beautifully wrapped gift to take home. Silent Snowfall Sessions (SEN Friendly) available. www.hollybush-garden.com Christmas Light Switch On Celebrations. Bilston - Fri 21 Nov, 4.30-7pm, lights switched on at 6.30pm. Wolverhampton City Centre - Sat 22 Nov 3pm-7pm, lights switched on at 6pm. Wednesfield - Thurs 27 Nov 4.30-7pm, lights switched on at 6.30pm. Tettenhall - Fri 28 Nov, lights switched on at 6.30pm. Kinver – Sat 29 Nov, 12noon-6.30pm, lights switched-on at 7pm. Wombourne – Sat 28 Nov, 5.30- 6.30pm. Bridgnorth – Sat 28 November, 4-8pm, lights switched on at 6pm by Steve Bull MBE. Brewood – Sunday 30 November. Sat 22, Sun 23 & Sat 29 Nov; Sat 6, Sun 7, Sat 13, Sun 14, Sat 20, Sun 21, Mon 22, Tue 23 & Wed 24 Dec - SEN sessions Sun 7 Dec. Visit Santa at Hockerhill Adventure Playbarn, Brewood. Enjoy a ten-minute session with Father Christmas, receive a festive gift, sip on hot chocolate, decorate a biscuit and play to their hearts’ content in Hockerhill’s play areas. www.hockerhill.com Sat 22 Nov-24 Dec (Selected dates). Santa Safari at West Midlands Safari Park. Join us for a magical festive day out the whole family will love - combining a four-mile winter Safari with an unforgettable visit to Santa in his beautifully decorated Grotto. Plus Christmas Panto 20-23 Dec: For the very first time, we’re bringing the magic of panto to the Safari Park this festive season! Join us in Treetops Pavilion for a dazzling performance of Aladdin. www.wmsp.co.uk Fri 28 Nov-Mon 29 Dec, 4-9pm. Christmas Light Trail at Himley Hall with Enchanted Adventures. Experience the magic of Christmas like never before. Wander through dazzling light displays, discover festive characters, and enjoy heart-warming moments with your loved ones. The perfect way to celebrate the season and create memories that will last a lifetime. SAVE 10% off use code R2GO10. www.enchanted-adventures.co.uk Sat 29 Nov-Tue 23 Dec. The Last Letter to Santa at Dudley Canal & Caverns. Set off on a magical underground Christmas boat trip, journeying through glowing tunnels, elf villages, and the giant Sorting Cavern. Enjoy festive tales, songs and a mini pantomime before meeting Santa in his grotto, where every child receives a special gift. Finish with hot drinks, carols and treats. A Christmas adventure for the whole family. WIN a family ticket see P30. www.dudleycanaltrust.org.uk Sat 29 Nov-Wed 24 Dec. Christmas at The Black Country Living Museum. Explore period shops and houses brimming with Christmas cheer and chat with festive historic characters to find out how they’re getting ready for the big day. Plus, on selected dates, enjoy: Glad Tidings - It’s the time of year to bring friends and family together for a cosy Christmas evening with entertainment. Gather around our open fires, sing along with traditional carollers and Fifties favourites, and enjoy traditional Christmas treats to get into the festive mood. Santa Hunts - Embark on a journey through our historic town and help our Christmassy characters uncover the secret location of Santa’s Black Country grotto! www.bclm.com
15 Raring2go! PLACES TO GO WHAT’S ON THIS CHRISTMAS 27th & 28th December 10am – 12.00pm £60 pp Sundays 7th, 14th & 21st December 1.45 – 3.30pm, £15.99 per child 15th – 19th December 4.00 – 5.00pm £7.95 per child Weekends from 15th November Daily from 15th December From £14.95 per child 22nd & 23rd December 3.45 – 5.30pm £20.50 per child (adults go free) Monday to Friday, 1st – 19th December 10am – 12.00pm, £16.95 per child Warstone Road, Shareshill, Wolverhampton WV10 7LX
OCTOBER HALF-TERM FUN For more details and to book tickets visit wolverhamptonart.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows JOIN US THIS OCTOBER HALF-TERM FOR A BRILLIANT LINE-UP OF CREATIVE WORKSHOPS AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 5–16! (AGE 3+ FOR THE DIWALI WORKSHOP) WILD EARTH WONDERS MONDAY 27TH OCT Use clay and natural materials to sculpt mini beasts inspired by the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition. Help the wildlife in your local area by including some wildflower seeds in your creations. Plant them outdoors over winter and let the magic happen! Workshop timings: 60 min per workshop Workshop 1: 10:45am Workshop 2: 12pm Workshop 3: 1:30pm Workshop 4: 2:45pm Age 5-16: Capacity: 12 Cost: £5 DIYA CRAFT WORKSHOP WITH JAIVANT PATEL COMPANY TUESDAY 28TH OCT Celebrate Diwali, the festival of light with Jaivant Patel Company by making beautiful hanging diya lamps.Diya’s are a traditional symbol for the Diwali festival, when they are lit to symbolise light overcoming any darkness. Each participant will get to decorate their own unique hanging diya to take home in celebration of the festival of light. Workshop timings: 45 min per workshop Workshop 1: 10:45 Workshop 2: 11:45 Workshop 3: 12:45 Workshop 4: 13:45 Workshop 5 14:45 Age 3-16: Capacity: 15 Cost: FREE OCTOBER HALF TERM ACTIVITIES AT WOLVERHAMPTON ART GALLERY ALL SESSIONS SUITABLE FOR AGE 5 TO 12 YEARS OLD UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED PLEASE VISIT WOLVERHAMPTONART.ORG.UK/FAMILY-FRIENDLY-ACTIVITIES/ CHARACTERFUL CREATURES MONDAY 24 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Learn to make fuzzy pompoms and transform them into wonderful wildlife! We’ll have plenty of wool and lots of colourful crafty materials on hand to help you create some characterful creatures. £3 per child, book online or pay on the day AMAZING ANIMAL MASKS TUESDAY 25 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Create your own collaged animal mask using a variety of materials and techniques. Do you want to prowl, flap or hop in your animal disguise? £3 per child, book online or pay on the day WOLVERHAMPTON ARTS & CULTURE Wolverhampton Art Gallery has a packed programme of family-friendly fun during October half term, inspired by the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition. See the website for more details – www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/family-friendly-activities OCTOBER HALF TERM ACTIVITIES AT WOLVERHAMPTON ART GALLERY ALL SESSIONS SUITABLE FOR AGE 5 TO 12 YEARS OLD UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED PLEASE VISIT WOLVERHAMPTONART.ORG.UK/FAMILY-FRIENDLY-ACTIVITIES/ CHARACTERFUL CREATURES MONDAY 24 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Learn to make fuzzy pompoms and transform them into wonderful wildlife! We’ll have plenty of wool and lots of colourful crafty materials on hand to help you create some characterful creatures. £3 per child, book online or pay on the day AMAZING ANIMAL MASKS TUESDAY 25 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Create your own collaged animal mask using a variety of materials and techniques. Do you want to prowl, flap or hop in your animal disguise? £3 per child, book online or pay on the day WOLVERHAMPTON ARTS & CULTURE Wolverhampton Art Gallery has a packed programme of family-friendly fun during October half term, inspired by the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition. See the website for more details – www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/family-friendly-activities OCTOBER HALF TERM ACTIVITIES AT WOLVERHAMPTON ART GALLERY ALL SESSIONS SUITABLE FOR AGE 5 TO 12 YEARS OLD UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED PLEASE VISIT WOLVERHAMPTONART.ORG.UK/FAMILY-FRIENDLY-ACTIVITIES/ CHARACTERFUL CREATURES MONDAY 24 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Learn to make fuzzy pompoms and transform them into wonderful wildlife! We’ll have plenty of wool and lots of colourful crafty materials on hand to help you create some characterful creatures. £3 per child, book online or pay on the day AMAZING ANIMAL MASKS TUESDAY 25 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Create your own collaged animal mask using a variety of materials and techniques. Do you want to prowl, flap or hop in your animal disguise? £3 per child, book online or pay on the day WOLVERHAMPTON ARTS & CULTURE Wolverhampton Art Gallery has a packed programme of family-friendly fun during October half term, inspired by the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition. See the website for more details – www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/family-friendly-activities OCTOBER HALF TERM ACTIVITIES AT WOLVERHAMPTON ART GALLERY ALL SESSIONS SUITABLE FOR AGE 5 TO 12 YEARS OLD UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED PLEASE VISIT WOLVERHAMPTONART.ORG.UK/FAMILY-FRIENDLY-ACTIVITIES/ CHARACTERFUL CREATURES MONDAY 24 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Learn to make fuzzy pompoms and transform them into wonderful wildlife! We’ll have plenty of wool and lots of colourful crafty materials on hand to help you create some characterful creatures. £3 per child, book online or pay on the day AMAZING ANIMAL MASKS TUESDAY 25 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Create your own collaged animal mask using a variety of materials and techniques. Do you want to prowl, flap or hop in your animal disguise? £3 per child, book online or pay on the day WOLVERHAMPTON ARTS & CULTURE Wolverhampton Art Gallery has a packed programme of family-friendly fun during October half term, inspired by the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition. See the website for more details – www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/family-friendly-activities For more details and to book tickets please scan the QR code
MAKE YOU OWN GLOW-IN-THEDARK MONSTER MASKS! FRIDAY 31ST OCT Join us for a fun filled mask painting workshop using ready-made masks and glow-in-the-dark paint! Learn a variety of painting techniques to design your own monster mask to take home, wear and scare! Workshop timings: 45 min per workshop Workshop 1: 10:45 Workshop 2: 11:45 Workshop 3: 12:45 Workshop 4: 13:45 Workshop 5 14:45 Age 5-16: Capacity: 12 Cost: £5 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY AT WOLVERHAMPTON ART GALLERY THE MAGICAL WARDROBE – AN UPCYCLED FESTIVE ADVENTURE SATURDAY 13TH DEC Step into a storytelling adventure inspired by C.S. Lewis’ wardrobe, but with a sustainable twist. Children and parents become co-creators of a festive tale where discarded textiles are transformed into magical costumes, puppets, and props. Through interactive storytelling, performance, and making, participants help bring a sustainable Christmas world to life. Workshop timings: 90 min per workshop Workshop 1: 10:30am Workshop 2: 12:30pm Workshop 3: 2:30 Age 5-16: Capacity: 12 Cost: £5 EARLY YEARS ACTIVITIES ART PLAY WOLVERHAMPTON ART GALLERY SUNDAY 26 OCT / 23 NOV / 21 DEC Join us for our creative, sensory play sessions for families with babies and toddlers led by artists and early years’ educators. Take time to relax, imagine and find inspiration together. Age 0 - 5 (older siblings are also welcome to attend). Cost: £3.14+ booking fee BILSTON BODDLERS BILSTON ART GALLERY - THURSDAYS DURING TERM TIME, 12.30PM TO 2PM Bilston Boddlers are fun sessions for families with young children, which provide babies and toddlers with all kinds of imaginative materials to explore their world and get creative through functional, inventive and messy play. Age 0 - 5 (older siblings are also welcome to attend). Cost: FREE - Drop in BILSTON BUTTERFLIES BILSTON ART GALLERY - FRIDAYS DURING TERM TIME, 12.30PM TO 2PM Stay and play sessions for Bilston parents. Age 0 - 5 (older siblings are also welcome to attend). Cost: FREE - Drop in www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk WILD FROGS WEDNESDAY 26 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Go wild and make your own colourful, fun, tree-frog. Use all things decorative, we’ll use split-pins to make its arms and legs moveable. Help that frog strike a pose! £3 per child, book online or pay on the day CLAY CRITTERS THURSDAY 27 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Use clay and natural materials to model your favourite woodland wildlife. Foxes, squirrels, hedgehogs, badgers or even a tiny mouse! £3 per child, book online or pay on the day WOOLLY WILDLIFE FRIDAY 28 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Using pipe-cleaners and wool wrapping, make a soft sculpture of a furry friend to take home. £3 per child, book online or pay on the day COLOUR IN YOUR ART GALLERY SATURDAY 29 OCTOBER, 11AM TO 4PM, DROP IN Join artist Olivier Jamin to create a large-scale illustrated banner. Drop in any time to get creative and relax with some mindful colouring. A BSL interpreter will be present during the event. Free, suitable for all ages WOLVERHAMPTON ARTS & CULTURE www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk WILD FROGS WEDNESDAY 26 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Go wild and make your own colourful, fun, tree-frog. Use all things decorative, we’ll use split-pins to make its arms and legs moveable. Help that frog strike a pose! £3 per child, book online or pay on the day CLAY CRITTERS THURSDAY 27 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Use clay and natural materials to model your favourite woodland wildlife. Foxes, squirrels, hedgehogs, badgers or even a tiny mouse! £3 per child, book online or pay on the day WOOLLY WILDLIFE FRIDAY 28 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Using pipe-cleaners and wool wrapping, make a soft sculpture of a furry friend to take home. £3 per child, book online or pay on the day COLOUR IN YOUR ART GALLERY SATURDAY 29 OCTOBER, 11AM TO 4PM, DROP IN Join artist Olivier Jamin to create a large-scale illustrated banner. Drop in any time to get creative and relax with some mindful colouring. A BSL interpreter will be present during the event. Free, suitable for all ages WOLVERHAMPTON ARTS & CULTURE www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk WILD FROGS WEDNESDAY 26 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Go wild and make your own colourful, fun, tree-frog. Use all things decorative, we’ll use split-pins to make its arms and legs moveable. Help that frog strike a pose! £3 per child, book online or pay on the day CLAY CRITTERS THURSDAY 27 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Use clay and natural materials to model your favourite woodland wildlife. Foxes, squirrels, hedgehogs, badgers or even a tiny mouse! £3 per child, book online or pay on the day WOOLLY WILDLIFE FRIDAY 28 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Using pipe-cleaners and wool wrapping, make a soft sculpture of a furry friend to take home. £3 per child, book online or pay on the day COLOUR IN YOUR ART GALLERY SATURDAY 29 OCTOBER, 11AM TO 4PM, DROP IN Join artist Olivier Jamin to create a large-scale illustrated banner. Drop in any time to get creative and relax with some mindful colouring. A BSL interpreter will be present during the event. Free, suitable for all ages WOLVERHAMPTON ARTS & CULTURE www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk WILD FROGS WEDNESDAY 26 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Go wild and make your own colourful, fun, tree-frog. Use all things decorative, we’ll use split-pins to make its arms and legs moveable. Help that frog strike a pose! £3 per child, book online or pay on the day CLAY CRITTERS THURSDAY 27 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Use clay and natural materials to model your favourite woodland wildlife. Foxes, squirrels, hedgehogs, badgers or even a tiny mouse! £3 per child, book online or pay on the day WOOLLY WILDLIFE FRIDAY 28 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Using pipe-cleaners and wool wrapping, make a soft sculpture of a furry friend to take home. £3 per child, book online or pay on the day COLOUR IN YOUR ART GALLERY SATURDAY 29 OCTOBER, 11AM TO 4PM, DROP IN Join artist Olivier Jamin to create a large-scale illustrated banner. Drop in any time to get creative and relax with some mindful colouring. A BSL interpreter will be present during the event. Free, suitable for all ages WOLVERHAMPTON ARTS & CULTURE All workshops require a parent or guardian to stay on-site.
Continued on P20... 18 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON CHRISTMAS 13 Dec, 11am). WIN a family ticket see P30. www.grandtheatre.co.uk Mon - Fri 1-19 December, 10am-noon. Breakfast with Santa at Hollybush Garden Centre & Aquaria, Wolverhampton. www.hollybush-garden.com Sat 6-Wed 24 Dec (Selected dates). Santa Experience at Wild Zoological Park. Expect everything you love about Christmas then add our special WILD touches. The incredible Festival in Flight Christmas Bird Show, up-close encounters with our amazing animals, and a magical, personalised Santa grotto experience (with a gift!) www.wildzoo.co.uk Sun 7,14 & 21 December, 1.45-3.30pm. Bee Wild Christmas Parties at Bee Wild, Hollybush Garden Centre & Aquaria, Wolverhampton. Get ready for festive activities, games and prizes and enjoy a dance along to your favourite Christmas tunes. www.hollybush-garden.com Mon 15-Tue 23 Dec. Santa’s Ice Palace, Lower Mall, Mander Centre, Wolverhampton. Visit Santa in this new experience for Christmas 2025, open all day. Free parking in the Mander and Wulfrun Centres every Sunday in Dec. £5 per child with ageappropriate gift. www.enjoywolverhampton.com Mon 15-Fri 19 Dec, 4-5pm. Tea Party with the Elves at Bee Wild soft play, Hollybush Garden Centre & Aquaria, Wolverhampton. www.hollybush-garden.com Wed 17 Dec, 10.15-11.30am. Wolves Play Café Festive Fun themed outdoor play session at Boundary Way Allotments. £6 per child - adults and under 9 months free. SAVE! Use code: R2G123 for 10% off. www.wolvesplaycafe.org Wed 17-Tue 23 Dec. Santa visits at Molineux, Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club. Meet and greet with Santa and Wolfie and receive a special Wolves present for all kids. https://events.wolves.co.uk/molineuxstadium-tours/wolves-presents/ What’s On Christmas? Sat 29 Nov-Wed 24 Dec. Christmas at Severn Valley Railway. Santa’s Steam Specials. Travel on a steam train from Kidderminster to see Santa and friends in a brand-new Christmas Show – ‘The Great Christmas Train Rescue’. After being entertained at Kidderminster by Christmas characters, climb on board our vintage carriages and celebrate the most wonderful time of year with friends and family. (Relaxed session on 7, 14 & 21 Dec). The Elf Express - Departing from Bridgnorth, discover a magical journey like no other. Christmas isn’t just about what’s under the tree, it’s about the sparkle in your eyes, the warmth in your heart, and the magic you choose to believe in. Santa has put a very special plan in motion - every year, before Santa’s sleigh takes flight… before the list is checked twice…a very special train rolls into town. www.svr.co.uk Sat 29 Nov-Wed 24 Dec (Selected dates). Jingle Ville at PLAY@ Lower Drayton Farm. Embark on a festive journey like no other - to the magical town of Jingle Ville! Hop on the festive double decker bus to explore this whimsical destination; watch a fun festive film, meet Santa, choose a toy from the elves’ toyshop, get creative with Christmas crafts, create your very own ‘TeddyTastic’ cuddly to take home, mingle with festive characters and more. Plus you get to spend the rest of your day out enjoying the award-winning PLAY@ farm attraction with its massive indoor playbarns, outdoor adventure play and undercover animal zones. SAVE 10% off online bookings use code RWXMAS www.lowerdraytonfarm.co.uk Sat 29 Nov. Christmas Makers’ Market at The New Art Gallery, Walsall. Pop along to discover unique and original crafts from local makers and craftspeople. Drop-in. 11am-3pm. www.thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk Sat 29 Nov-Sun 4 Jan 2026. Sleeping Beauty, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre. Join Beauty and the cast on a journey to break the curse in an all-new spellbinding pantomime adventure! (Relaxed Performances Thurs 11-Sat
Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 19 Explore the magical town of… Tickets include entry to PLAY@ farm attraction! Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge, Sta ord, ST19 5RE Save 10% use code RWXMAS JOIN US for a FESTIVE JOURNEY like no other BOOK NOW: www.playatthefarm.co.uk/christmas Jingle Bus Ride • Festive Film • Meet Santa Gift from the Elves’ Toyshop • Christmas Crafts Make your own TeddyTastic cuddly Festive Treats • and more! PLUS Explore our award-winning PLAY@ attraction! The Elf Express SELECTED DATES FROM 29 NOVEMBER THE ELF EXPRESS DEPARTS FROM BRIDGNORTH BUY TICKETS AT SVR.CO.UK/CHRISTMAS Magical Christmas events bclm.com/Christmas GlAD TiDiNgs
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Unlock your child’s potential with Stagecoach Performing Arts Singing, dancing and acting classes for 4 - 18 year olds, where students learn to embrace life with creativity and courage. Find out more today: Stagecoach Performing Arts Schools are operated under franchise and are independently owned by their Principals. Stagecoach is a registered trademark of Stagecoach Theatre Arts Ltd. w @ www.stagecoach.co.uk/wolverhampton www.stagecoach.co.uk/dudley wolverhampton@stagecoach .co.uk dudley@stagecoach.co.uk 07920 407046 ACT! Stagecoach Dudley & Wolverhampton A PLACE TO Creative Courage For Life! AND SING, DANCE 25 Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES
PROFESSIONAL PR I VATE TUITION IN WOLVERHAMPTON Our qualified teachers offer 1-2-1 tuition in 11+ Grammar Entrance, Business, English, French, Geography, German, History, Maths, Science & Spanish for all ages as well as 11+ Mock Exams including Chuckra Mock Exams For more information come and visit us or contact us on info@helpinghandstuition.co.uk 01902 219171 / 07929 289919 370-371 New Hampton Road, Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton WV6 0RX Morning sessions Afternoon sessions Breakfast club sessions Funded and non-funded places for 2-5 year olds 30 hours available For more information or to arrange a visit contact Lisa on call: 07703 616822 email: pippinsdaycare@gmail.com facebook.com/pippinsdaycare Trinity Methodist Church, Histons Hill, Codsall REGISTER NOW TO SECURE YOUR PLACE 26 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! EDUCATION & CHILDCARE Helping Hands Tuition Helping Hands Tuition proudly announces its 15th anniversary, marking fifteen years of delivering high-quality, tailored support to students with diverse educational needs across the region. Specialising in tailored tutoring for all learners, Helping Hands Tuition is committed to building confidence, closing achievement gaps, and helping every student reach their full potential. “Reaching this milestone is a proud achievement for our team and the families we serve,” said Vinay Puri, Founder of Helping Hands Tuition. “We are extremely grateful for the trust and support of our students, parents, and community,” added Director Poonam Puri. For details about in-person and NEW online tuition visit www.helpinghandstuition.co.uk
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