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group for parents by parents. Individual meetings can be arranged with another parent if preferred. Close links with FFLAG. Visit www.newroad parents.org, email evansmargar@gmail.com or call Maggie on 01527 832492 for details.


CATSHILL TODDLERS Club meets at the Methodist Church, Golden Cross Lane, Catshill every Weds 1–3pm (except school hols). £1.50 per child (£1 for additional sib- lings; under 9 months free) includes drink and biscuit for you and your toddler, plus action toys, craft table, book corner, noisy instruments, and kicking footballs, learn- ing to catch and having fun with hoops – all in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. For more information contact Sheila on 0121 445 2813 or drop in. You will be very welcome.


THE 9th BROMSGROVE Scout Group meets fortnightly on Saturday lunchtimes at the Scout Hut on Charford Road, and is for boys and girls in the Beaver Scout and Cub Scout age groups (six to ten and a half). For more information, or if you could spare a few hours to help your local group, please call Val on 01527 837060 or email info@bromsgrove scouts.org.uk


LICKEY BABY & Toddler Group meets on Mon and Thurs mornings 9.30–11.30am, term time only. Have a hot drink while your children play in Lickey Trinity Centre (Parish Hall), Old Birmingham Road. For more info call Caroline on 07511660727, email caroline_rebecca@hotmail.co.uk or find ‘Lickey Baby & Toddler Group’ on Facebook.


POP ALONG to Bromsgrove NCT Toddler Tuesday, a relaxed, informal group that meets every Tuesday during term time from 10am–11.30am at the Wacky Ware- house, Hewell Lane, Tardebigge B97 6QL. Mention NCT at the desk to receive 10% discount on soft play, food and drink.


BARNT GREEN TODDLERS – Come and Play! Every Thursday 10am-11.30am (term time only) for 0-3s at The Parish Centre, Sandhills Road (behind St Andrews Church). Run by a qualified childminder with lovely new toys and the emphasis on fun. A great place to make friends before school. Sibling discount and biscuits for parents too! Call Hannah on 07740 673894.


THE NATIONAL Childbirth Trust is now running antenatal courses in Alvechurch. These are designed to help parents pre- pare for labour, birth and early parent-


Bumper day for animal charities


MORE THAN 2,000 people visited the Jinney Ring Craft Centre in Hanbury for “Animals R Magic”, a fun day in aid of The Cinnamon Trust and local animal charities.


One of the most popular attractions


was the Fun Dog Show organised by MBG Vets of Droitwich, with a record number of 100 entries. The overall cham- pion was Shadow (right, with owner Andy Kennington), a 19-year-old golden oldie awarded “Judges’ Favourite”. There were also demonstrations from


Dogs R U Agility, the Midwestern Gun- dog Society and Canicross Worcester- shire (cross country running with dogs). Visitors got involved in Severn Area Rescue Association’s demonstrations by


hood and run over a number of weekday evenings and/or weekends. For info please call 0844 243 6873 or email book- ings6d@nct.org.uk or visit www.nct.org. uk/confidence


LICKEY END Playgroup runs Toddlers, Pre- School and Rising Stars sessions at Lickey End Methodist Church, B60 1JX. More info on 07791 851382 or at www.lickeyendplaygroup.co.uk


ROWNEY GREEN Pre-school offers learn- ing through play for children from two years to school age, Tues–Thurs 9am– 2pm, term-time only. More info from Rosemary: 07836 770468 or Geraldine: 07725 553894.


SPORT, FITNESS & HEALTH


BARNT GREEN Sailing Club offers regular sailing, either racing or casual sailing, in beautiful surroundings at Upper Bittell reservoir. For information contact secretary@bgsc.uk


ONE FITMama: Mother & Baby Wednes- days, 9.45am at Rowney Green Village Hall. Like us on Facebook: One Fit Mama Alvechurch, Barnt Green & Wythall.


ALVECHURCH VILLAGE Society ‘s walks programme resumes in September – see www.alvechurchvs.org/programme


BARNT GREEN Fishing Club manages angling on the Bittell Reservoirs complex. Trout and coarse fishing are available. For further information and application forms email the Membership Secretary at bgfc- membership@outlook.com


Photo/ Rae Prince


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hiding in the woods on site to be tracked and found by Dyno, who never failed to get his man or woman. The event has raised over £4,000 for


The Cinnamon Trust and much more for good animal causes locally.


THE RAMBLERS, BROMSGROVE GROUP: Guided walking with our group for plea- sure, fitness and fun. Full programme of walks / events throughout the year. Why not give it a try? Further information from www.bromsgroveramblers.webs.com or Clare on 01527 821917 or Peter on 01527 558203.


SHIATSU BODYWORK: a physical therapy, can help with problems like back pain, muscle/joint tension; low energy/fatigue; menstrual pain/emotional support; relax- ation; relief of tension/stress. For sessions, contact Steff on 07861 470265.


SOCIAL TENNIS takes place at Rubery Community & Leisure Centre, Holywell Lane, Rubery B45 9AD on Mondays from 1–3pm. The group would welcome a few more players – just turn up or ring Don on 01527 759 318 for further details.


YOGA, MINDFULNESSMeditation and Deep Relaxation classes for fitness, vitality, tranquillity and better sleep. For classes and bookings, contact Sally on 0790 366 3085 or classes@MyYoga Mind.co.uk; visit www.MyYoga Mind.co.uk or Facebook: Sally MyYogaMind


MERCIAN NORDICWalking: Walking and exercise activities in Sanders Park and lo- cal walking trails. Ian Northcutt BEM pro- vides instruction and leads fun, friendly groups for all levels of fitness. www. merciannordicwalking.co.uk


LONGBRIDGE LADIES Cycling Club wants lovely new members! Weekly Wednesday and Sunday rides, hotel and hostel week- continues overleaf


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