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We now produce two local magazines. NOVA continues unchanged, covering two months at a time as usual.
eXtra nova with a print run of 10,000 copies is our bright new magazine appearing between NOVAs to provide an annual total of twelve publications at monthly intervals.
The September eXtra has now been delivered.
Back to School
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SpotLight
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Kids’ SpotLight
& Pre-schools
Kids’ SpotLight
1st Newport Scouts and Cubs
Beavers (age 5¾-8) Wed 6.15-7.15pm, Cubs (age 8-10½) Thu 6-7.30pm, Scouts (10½+) Thu 7.30-9pm. All meetings at Longford Road Scout & Guide HQ Will Woodvine 07791 542276 email wwoodvine@gmail.com
Child Health Clinic
Youth Café, St Mary’s Street, Newport, TF10 7AB • Wed 9.15–11.15am babies from 4 months to pre-school • Wed 12.30–2.15pm babies up to 4 months Newport Health Visitors 01952 825059
Children’s Dance Classes
Methodist Church School Rooms Victoria Road, Shifnal Severn Valley School of Dance, Ballet, Tap and Modern from 3 years upwards Miss Jackson 01952 811006
Church Aston Cubs
Thu 6.15-7.45pm term time. Are you aged between 8-10 years? Would you like to join the Cub pack? Andy Delamere 01952 412400 email andy.delamere@blueyonder.co.uk
French Classes
For children aged 3-11. Fun and educational. Classes at Newport Youth Cafe (Next to Royal Victoria Hotel) on Wednesdays after school. Pre-school classes also available. Visit or call 01952 272967 for more details www.frenchforchildren.info
Kids’ Sports Clubs
Burton Borough Community Sports Hall Newport Tue 4-5pm Badminton Tue 5-6pm Table Tennis Chris Tarr 01952 278094
National Childbirth Trust
Antenatal Classes, Bumps and Babes, Coffee Mornings and Nearly New Sales Suna 01952 820964. Visit www.nct.org.uk/in-your-area/telford for latest details of Nearly New Sales, Antenatal courses and Bumps and Babes drop in at Muxton.
Newport’s Bosom Babies Breastfeeding Support Group
Children’s Centre, Newport Infants School, Granville Avenue, Newport TF10 7DX • Mon 11.15am–12.45pm Support, advice and encouragement for breastfeeding mums, antenatal mums welcome Newport Health Visitors 01952 825059
Newport Good News Club
Thu 6-7pm (term time) Baptist Church, Water Lane. Ages 4-11. Activities include games, quizzes, singing and tuck shop. Admission 20p Malcolm 01952 812265 or Chris 01952 812209
Newport Toy Library
Fri 9.45-11.30am Newport Cottage Care Centre. Annual Membership £2, Toys to borrow from 60p per month. Come and play! Steve 01952 811935
Quavers
The Children’s Centre, Newport Infants’ School Mon 9.30am (term time) 2½ yrs plus. Parents/carers and toddlers learn about music whilst having fun – just turn up! Tue 9.30-10.30am (term time) more informal music session – email lizcattley@hotmail.com
Smart Tots
Fun, educational and creative experience through songs, movement and art. Each session designed by a qualified primary school teacher. 01952 820 657 or email info@smarttotsltd.co.uk
St Andrew’s Church Aston
Friendly Family Service 2nd Sun monthly 10.30am in the Church Hall. Young Church all other Sundays 10.20-11.30am for children aged 3 and over. Woolly Jumpers Friendship Group Thu 10.30-11.30am (term time) for babies, toddlers and anyone else who fancies coffee, biscuits and a chat in the church. All events non threatening! Judith 01952 812112
Telford Irish Dance Group
Mon 5-7pm Holy Trinity Hall, Holyhead Road, Oakengates, Sat 10am-1pm Oakengates Rest Room Charlton Road (off Hartshill). All abilities from 4 years, dance for fun or in competitions Ana Maire 07747 823798
Tibberton Junior Netball Club
Wed 6-9pm training Adams’ Grammar School, Newport. Girls & boys 8 to 14 June 01952 550461
Tidgypuds
Tue 2-3pm Cosy Hall Newport. Live music for babies, young children and carers. To foster bonding and friendship, a love of music and help children with learning 01952 810908
Tiny Tots (Young Parents Group)
Youth Café, St Mary’s Street, Newport, TF10 7AB • Tue 1-2.30pm For young parents and their children up to pre-school age, offering support & advice and a place to meet & chat with other young parents, Connexions also available Newport Health Visitors 01952 825059
Toddler Tales at Shifnal Library
Every third Friday 10.30-11am. Come along and join the fun 01952 461018
Under 1s group
Children’s Centre, Newport Infants School, Granville Avenue, Newport TF10 7DX • Mon 1-2.30pm For parents/carers with babies under 1 year old Newport Health Visitors 01952 825059
Pre-schools
Abacus Day Nursery
Full and part-time places 3 months-5 years. Open all year 7.30am-6pm, St Mary Street, Newport 01952 813652
Alpha Parent and Toddler
Wed 1.30-2.45pm (term time only) Cosy Hall, Water Lane, Newport. £1 1st child, 50p subsequent children, under 1s free Jenny 01952 810898
Apple Trees Nursery
Mon-Fri 9.30am-12.30pm, term time. Wed Lunch Club till 1.15pm Waters Upton Village Hall, Waters Upton, TF6 6NP Judi Bishop 07713 155822
Barn Owls Pre-school
Weekdays 12.30-3pm, Shifnal Primary School, Curriers Lane. 2½-4½ years. Funded/subsidised places available 01952 463187 or 01952 460316 evening
Bishops Wood Toddlers
Wed (term time) 10am-12noon Bishops Wood Village Hall. Fun, games and nursery rhymes. Why not come and have fun at the craft table and enjoy a chat over tea, coffee and biscuits Claire 01785 840434
Blymhill Montessori Pre-school
Sessions weekdays 9.30am to 12.30pm. Old School, Blymhill, Nr Shifnal, TF11 8LL (term-time) 01952 460939
Butterflies Day Nursery
For a beautiful beginning 7.30am-6pm all year except for public and bank holidays. 2-5 years. St Mary Street, Newport 01952 813302
Cherubs
Educational Day Nursery, Castle House School, Newport. From 2 years. Open 50 weeks a year 8am-6pm. 01952 811035 www.castlehouseschool.co.uk
Edgmond Owls
Where learning is fun! Pre-school for ages 2 to 5 from 7.45am to 6pm. Holiday and Out of School clubs for ages 2 to 11. St Peter’s School, Edgmond 01952 386685
Edgmond Toddler Group
Thu (term-time) 10-11.30am Village Hall. All welcome
Forton Nursery Group
Forton Parish Hall, 2-5 years, Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm (term time) 01952 812969 www.fortonnurserygroup.com
Gnosall Pre-School
Mon-Fri 9am-12.15pm and Mon-Wed 1-3pm Gnosall Memorial Village Hall 01785 823870 (sessions) or 01785 823303
Haughton Lodge Day Nursery
Mon to Fri 7.30am-6pm all year. Children from 3 months to 5 years. Haughton Lane, Shifnal 01952 463079
Haughton (Staffs) Baby & Toddler
Mon 10.15am - 12noon Haughton Village Hall (term time) Lucy 01785 780708, Heidi 01785 282812
Hinstock Playgroup
Thu 10am-12noon Hinstock Memorial Hall Gwyneth 01630 639557, Jennifer 01952 550997
Noah’s Ark Nursery & Out of School Care
Mon-Fri 8am-6pm 3-4 years. Before and after school care for 5-14 years. Granville Ave, Newport Julie or Juliet 01952 825066
Jack & Jill’s Pre-school Playgroup Moreton
Mon, Tue, & Fri 9.15am-12.15pm from age 2 small and friendly, 5 mins from Newport Vicky Wykes 01952 691350 or 07510 597517
Lilleshall Pre-school
Mon-Fri 9-12noon and 12.30-3.30pm (term time only) from 2½ years Limekiln Lane 01952 604809
Longford Pre-School Playgroup
Mon, Wed 9.15am-1.15pm. Tue, Thu, Fri 9.15am-12.15pm term time 129 High Street, Newport (next to Mischa’s) 2½-5 years 01952 810280
Longford Toddlers
Fri 1.30-3pm term time 129 High Street, Newport (next to Mischa’s) 01952 810280
Parent & Toddler Group
Mon 9.45-11.45am Trinity Church, Wellington Rd, Newport Lyn 01952 825586
Pinefields Pre-School
Daily 9.15am-1.15pm Scout & Guide HQ, Curriers Lane, Shifnal Highly qualified, friendly staff 07762 424415
Rosebuds Day Nursery
Gnosall High Street Full & Part-time sessions 8am-6pm 6 weeks-5 years Funded places available 01785 822229
Sherbets Mother & Toddler
Methodist Hall Newport Rd Gnosall Tue 10am-12noon. £1.50 01785 823853
Shifnal Parent and Toddler
Tue & Thu 9.15-11.15am (term time) St Andrew’s Youth Club, Bridgnorth Rd Ages 1-3, Dads and grandparents welcome 01952 462236
Sparklers
2nd & 4th Mon monthly 1.30-2.30ish St Nicholas Church Newport 0-5 year olds and their parents/carers Stories, songs, craft & fun! Tracy 01952 825902
St Lawrence’s Day Nursery
Gnosall 6 weeks - 5 years Full & Part-time sessions 8am-6pm Before and after school care and holiday care for 5-11 years 01785 824828 www.stlawrencesdaynursery.com
Tiggywinkles Montessori Nursery School
Forton Road, Newport. From 2 years open Mon-Thu 9am-3pm, Fri 9am-1.30pm term time 01952 810021/825249
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