Activities & Events - Easter Holidays 2018

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Ace Coaching Football & Sixes Sports And Leisure, Ham 07891 297861 Tuesday 3 - Friday 6 April, 10am - 3pm 5 99 Invasion Games Lane, , DY6 7JU Monday 9 - Friday 13 April, 10am - 3pm

Ace Coaching are hosting football and invasion games courses which will be focusing primarily on the sports football, dodgeball, and handball. Loads of skills, drills, games and goals. Details and booking forms are available by contacting Ryan Lamb on 07891 297861. Autism Friendly Film Showcase Cinemas, Castlegate 0300 303 9001 Sunday 8 April, 10am 0 99 Screening - Peter Rabbit Way, Dudley, DY1 4TA Peter Rabbit and his three sisters -- Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-Tail -- enjoy spending their days in Mr McGregor's vegetable garden. When one of McGregor's relatives suddenly moves in, he's less than thrilled to discover a family of rabbits in his new home. A battle of wills soon breaks out as the new owner hatches scheme after scheme to get rid of Peter -- a resourceful rabbit who proves to be a worthy and wily opponent. Autism friendly means the lights are on, the volume is turned down, you can take your own refreshments, there are no trailers and are free to move around the cinema. See the website or call to book your tickets. Name Full Address Telephone Service Description From (Years) To (Years)

Aww Wrestling Halesowen Cornbow Hall, 10 0844 884 2920 Saturday 7 April, doors open at 6pm. Belltime 0 99 Hagley Street, Halesowen, B63 6.30pm 3AS AWW Wrestling returns to the Cornbow Hall, Halesowen for another action packed evening of professional wrestling. Fun for the whole family. Please see the website for further details or to book tickets. Black Country Museum - Black Country Living Museum, 0121 557 9643 Friday 30 March - Sunday 15 April, 10am - 5pm 0 99 Egg-Citing Easter Activities Tipton Road, Dudley, DY1 4SQ Hop on over to find a cracking programme of Easter fun ready and waiting! Take the Black Country Bunny's Trail exploring our canalside village and solve his clues to find your way to a little prize treat that he's left behind. Grab an egg and get rolling in our traditional egg rolling competitions - there's a sweet surprise for the winner!Test your balance in our egg and spoon race. Get crafty and create your very own egg character. Learn about Easter traditions in the home including egg dying and traditional recipes. Grab a freshly baked hot cross bun from our bakery There will be plenty of other non-egg related activities going on around the Museum - discover the delights of playtime in the last century and banish boredom with traditional street games including hopscotch and skipping. Take up the challenge to see how long you can keep the hoop rolling in the hoop and stick game and test your skill with a cup and ball and the whip and top. Call or see the website to book tickets or for further information. Black Country Museum - Black Country Living Museum, 0121 520 8054 Wednesday 4 & 11 April, 12.30pm - 3pm 8 15 Young Archaeologists And Tipton Road, Dudley, DY1 4SQ Curators Club Take part in our free holiday club exploring the past. Join us to undertake research, development and practical activities inspired by our collections. Are you aged 8-15? Excited about history and keen to meet new friends and take part in fun and hands-on activities? Then come and dig deeper into your heritage – take part in a range of themed activities, including research, object handling, living history interpretation and collections display. Costs: £2 per child, £1.50 for siblings. Booking essential. Contact provider for further details and to book your place. Name Full Address Telephone Service Description From (Years) To (Years)

Bodenham Arboretum - Crossways, Sladd Lane, 01562 852444 Wednesday 28 March - Sunday 15 April 0 99 Easter Trail Wolverley, Kidderminster, DY11 5TB Easter just would not be complete without Easter Bunnies and Easter Eggs! Follow the clues that the Easter Bunny has left around the Big Pool…find the hidden letters which when put together make up a key word…fill in your competition entry form with the word that you believe is made up from the letters and you can claim a prize from the Visitor Centre. The Easter Trail is included in normal admission into the Grounds. Bramford Arms Easter Egg Bramford Arms, Park Road, 01902 665105 Saturday 31 March, 9am - 11am 0 99 Hunt Woodsetton, Dudley, DY1 4JH Easter Egg Hunt at Bramford Arms. Fun for all the kids with plenty of activities including easter egg hunt, breakfast and meet & greet with the easter bunny and a easter bonnet competition and a free easter egg. Cost: £5 per child. Contact provider for further information and to book a place. Cadbury World - Easter Cadburys, Bournville Lane, 0844 880 7667 Friday 30 March - Monday 2 April, 9am - 4.30pm 0 99 Eggstravaganza Birmingham, B30 2LU Easter Eggstravaganza Bank Holiday fun at Cadbury World. Enjoy two exclusive stage shows with Freddo & Caramel Bunny on your visit.. Take part in the daily bonnet competitions and the Easter Egg hunt around Cadbury World. See the website for further details and to book your tickets and time slot. Cadbury World - Easter Cadburys, Bournville Lane, 0844 880 7667 Saturday 24 March - Sunday 15 April 0 99 Holiday Family Fun Birmingham, B30 2LU Join in the fun over the Easter holiday with family entertainment every day. Enjoy two exclusive stage shows. It's Freddp's birthday, celebrate with sing-a-long fun. Listen to Caramel Bunny tell one of her favourite stories as children are invited to dance along as we bring the story to life. Grab a photo alongside our famous characters as they appear in the attraction throughout the day. See the website to book your tickets. Children's Easter Egg Hunt Black Horse Inn Ph, Illey Lane, 0121 550 2915 Sunday 1 April, 12pm 0 99 Halesowen, B62 0HJ Join us at The Black Horse for our children’s Easter egg hunt. Prizes available! Free to enter! Name Full Address Telephone Service Description From (Years) To (Years)

Church In The Community - 3 Turners Lane, , , 01384 836541 Friday 30 March, 12pm - 3pm 0 99 Good Friday Celebration DY5 2PG Join us for our annual Good Friday celebration where there will be egg-citing fun featuring bouncy castles, BBQ, egg trail, games, milkshakes and more! Contact provider for further details. Cirque Du Hilarious - Magical Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, 01902 429212 Sunday 1 April, 3pm 0 99 Mischief Tour Lichfield Street, City Centre, Wolverhampton, WV1 1DE Back by popular demand, the “troublesome twosome” plan to amaze and delight you with their Magical Mischief Tour - a brand new exciting production for 2018. A completely unique, fast paced, cirque style variety and comedy show, interspersed with magic, illusions, international circus acts and stunning professional dancers, starring the “Superstars of Slapstick” Clive Webb and Danny Adams and everyone’s favourite idiot, Michael Potts. Contact provider for further information, costs and to book your tickets. Clent Hills - Bushcraft Camp Nimmings Car Park And Visitor 01562 712822 Wednesday 4 & 11 April and Thursday 5 & 12 0 99 Centre, Hagley Wood Lane, April, 10am - 1pm & 1pm - 4pm Hagley, Halesowen, B62 0NL Hone your family's survival skills. Navigate your way to our base camp, make your own shelter, learn how to light fires and cook some tasty treats over them. Cost: £10 per sesison. This event is fun for all the family, please book tickets for children and adults. Clent Hills - Cadbury Easter Nimmings Car Park And Visitor 01562 712822 Friday 30 March - Monday 2 April, every hour 0 99 Egg Hunt Centre, Hagley Wood Lane, from 10am - 4pm Hagley, Halesowen, B62 0NL Follow either the Little Chicks (Under 5s) Trail or the more challenging Explorer Trail solving clues. Find your way to the Easter Bunny in their woodland den to collect your Cadbury chocolate prize. Easter Egg Hunt costs £3. Contact provider for further details. Clent Hills - Hidden Stories Nimmings Car Park And Visitor 01562 712822 Wednesday 11 April, 10am -1pm 0 99 Ramble Centre, Hagley Wood Lane, Hagley, Halesowen, B62 0NL Get out in the fresh air and enjoy a sociable 5 mile ramble through the stunning countryside of the Clent Hills and surrounding area. As you walk find out more about the history and folklore of the hills. Please wear sturdy walking boots and bring a bottle of water with you. We regret we cannot take dogs on this walk. Cost: £2.50. Contact provider for further information. Name Full Address Telephone Service Description From (Years) To (Years)

Cole Street Easter Messy Cole Street Methodist Church, Friday 30 March, 10.30am 0 99 Church Cole Street, Netherton, DY2 9PA Easter Messy Church at Cole Street Methodist Church. There will be Good Friday Easter Activities. Families come together to do craft and art activities together, worship together and then all eat together. All are welcome. There is no entry fee. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Cole Street Methodist Church Cole Street Methodist Church, Tuesday 3 & 10 April, 1pm - 4pm 3 18 - Holiday Club Cole Street, Netherton, DY2 9PA Cole Street Methodist Church Holiday Club is suitable for children aged 3 - 18 years. Please note that a charge of £1 per child / young person. Contact provider for further details. Dizzee Dance Greenfield Primary School, Hill 07745 467276 Tuesday 10 & Wednesday 11 April, 10am - 4 14 Easter Camp Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1AL 3.30pm

Easter Dance Camp takes place at Greenfield Primary School. Cost: £22 for both days. To book your place, please contact Ali Pritchard on 07745 467276. Dubs Collective Party In The Himley Hall, Himley Road, Himley, 01384 817817 Friday 6 April, 12pm - 10pm 0 99 Park Dudley, DY3 4DF Saturday 7 April, 9am - 10pm Sunday 8 April, 9am - 6pm

Dubs Collective Party in the Park. 3 days of live music, traders, food village and evolution of the van. Costs: Adult Day Pass £10: Children's Day Pass £3: Family Day Pass £26: Adult Weekend Pass £22: Children's Weekend Pass £6: Family Weekend Pass £56. Dudley Canal Trust - Bunny Dudley Canal And Tunnel Trust 0121 557 6265 Friday 30 March - Sunday 15 April 0 99 Boats Todds End Field, 501 Birmingham New Road, Dudley, DY1 4SB Join us this Easter for an egg-citing adventure underground. Hop on a boat trip and head into the caverns, home at Easter to the Easter Bunny’s warren. Keep an eye out for evidence of the big bunny himself and spot the giant coloured eggs he’s been keeping safe here. Complete your bunny spotter card to enter into a prize draw for the chance to win a most egg-cellent prize! All of our 45 minute trips will be bunny-fied for Easter. No pre-booking is necessary, just come at any point during the holidays and hop onto the next available boat. Boats will depart between 10.30am and 4pm daily. Regular 45 minute trip prices apply – gift aid returns are valid for use on Bunny Boats. Name Full Address Telephone Service Description From (Years) To (Years)

Dudley Canal Trust - Historic Dudley Canal And Tunnel Trust 0121 557 6265 Saturday 14 April, 12pm - 3pm 0 99 Boat Open Afternoon Todds End Field, 501 Birmingham New Road, Dudley, DY1 4SB Hop on board one of our historic working boats with our friendly volunteers to discover our waterways heritage in a new way! Join us on board either Sagitta or Bittel for a unique look at our beautiful historic boats. One or both boats might be open on any of the dates, depending on their availability and that of volunteers. If you’re keen to see a particular vessel just give us a call to find out which boats will be on show on your chosen date. No booking is required and this experience is completely free – just come along between midday and 3pm. Dudley Canal Trust - Little Dudley Canal And Tunnel Trust 0121 557 6265 Wednesday 4 - Thursday 5 April, 10am 0 99 Skippers - Easter Fun Todds End Field, 501 Birmingham Tuesday 10 - Thursday 12 April, 10am New Road, Dudley, DY1 4SB Our hugely popular school holiday activities and boat trip are back for more family fun this Easter! Join us at Little Skippers for a 45 minute boat trip followed by things to make and do. Get crafty to create a flower for our Spring garden, make yourself some bunny ears then put on your explorer’s pith helmet and binoculars to tackle our Easter Egg themed wildlife hunt! Tickets are just £5 each and include the boat trip as well as activities for children and a hot drink from The Gongoozler for adults. The boat departs at 10am – visitors are encouraged to arrive by 9.50am to check-in before their trip. If you’re also bringing any babies who won’t be doing the activities please give us a call on 0121 557 6265 or email us at [email protected] to let us know. Name Full Address Telephone Service Description From (Years) To (Years)

Dudley Canal Trust - Tunnel Dudley Canal And Tunnel Trust 0121 557 6265 Friday 6 April, boats depart at 10.15am, 0 7 Teds Todds End Field, 501 Birmingham 11.15am, 12.15pm, 1.15pm, 2.15pm & 3.15pm New Road, Dudley, DY1 4SB Join us for a special Tunnel Teds event – a day to bring your furry friend along for a ted-tastic day of bear-themed fun on and around the canal! An event specially aimed at the under 7s (though everyone is welcome of course!), Tunnel Teds has absolutely loads on offer during the day, including; Get hands-on with bear and boat themed craft activities. Special 20 minute under-7s boat trips at designated times during the day. Enjoy our favourite bear stories aboard our covered and moored narrow boat. Go on a bear hunt around the site to find clues and earn a reward. Get a paw-print painted on your cheek. Discover our kids menu and colouring sheets available all day in the Gongoozler. Buy a Tunnel Teds ticket for access to all of the above, all day! Just £6 per child – adults are free as long as they’re with a paying child. Your ticket time will be for your special Tunnel Teds boat trip with stories and songs, so please go to the ticket desk downstairs in the Portal building no later than 10 minutes before your boat departur time. You’re encouraged to enjoy our other activities before and after your trip! Please note: our 45 minute trips will be running at certain times on the day, at our usual prices with or without a Tunnel Teds ticket – teddy bears can travel free when accompanying their family! Dudley Library - Flowerpot Dudley Public Library, St James's 01384 815560 Thursday 5 April, 2.30pm - 3.30pm 4 99 Bunnies Easter Activity Road, Dudley, DY1 1HR Flowerpot bunnies Easter activity at Dudley Library. This craft is aimed at children 4 years and over. Please contact the library to book a free place, as availability is limited. Dudley Museum @ The The Archive And Local History 01384 815571 Wednesday 11 April, 10.30am - 3.30pm 4 99 Archives - Dinosaur Day Centre, Tipton Road, Dudley, DY1 4SQ Dinosaur Day at Dudley Museum @ The Archives. Cost: £3. Contact provider for further details. Dudley Museum @ The The Archive And Local History 01384 815571 Wednesday 4 April, 10am - 3pm 4 99 Archives - Family Trail Centre, Tipton Road, Dudley, DY1 4SQ Simple and fun search around the venue encouraging children to look for objects. Drop in at anytime but allow at least 30 minutes for the trail. Contact provider for further details. Name Full Address Telephone Service Description From (Years) To (Years)

Dudley Zoo & Castle - Dudley Castle, Dudley Zoo, 01384 215313 Thursday 5 April, 6.30pm - 8.30pm 8 99 Knights In Armour Dudley, DY1 4QF Are you interested in the history of Dudley Castle? Due to popular demand and for those who would like to visit and learn about Dudley Castle, we have introduced exclusive tours of the 11th Century castle situated in the heart of Dudley Zoo. During these family friendly themed evenings, you can learn all about the Medieval and Tudor times, life during the Civil War, the great fire in 1750, missile weapons & firearms, medieval food & cookery and much more. Tickets cost £4 for adults and £2 for children aged 8 to 15. A family ticket for two adults and two children is priced £10 and all funds will go towards the castle’s ongoing upkeep and restoration. Pre- booking is required online or by calling 01384 215313. Easter At Churchill Shopping Churchill Shopping Centre, , 01384 256644 Saturday 31 March, 11am - 4pm 0 99 Centre Dudley, DY2 7BJ Easter at Churchill Shopping Centre. There will be an Easter Hunt, collect an entry sheet from the starting unit (Unit 9) and go off to find 5 vinyl Easter eggs around the centre, then return to claim your prize. Craft area making card, with a face painter. Decorate your very own chocolate bunny to take home to enjoy - photo opportunities available. All free of charge. Easter At Crystal Leisure Crystal Leisure Centre, Bell Street, 01384 812800 Tuesday 10 April, 11am - 12pm 5 11 Centre - Arts & Crafts Stourbridge, DY8 1AE Make an Easter gift or two to take home. Suitable for children 5-11 years. Cost: £5. Contact provider for further details. Easter At Crystal Leisure Crystal Leisure Centre, Bell Street, 01384 812800 Friday 30 March - Friday 13 April 0 11 Centre - Creche Stourbridge, DY8 1AE Our crèche sessions offer a fun and safe environment for your child to play, with the supervision of qualified staff - leaving you free to enjoy our many leisure facilities on offer. Parents using the crèche must remain in the centre and be immediately contactable at all times. Cost: £4.50 per child. Sessions take place on Mondays (9.30am - 12pm), Tuesdays (9.30am - 12.30pm) & Fridays (9.30am - 12pm). Please note, there is no creche facility on Monday 2 April. Name Full Address Telephone Service Description From (Years) To (Years)

Easter At Crystal Leisure Crystal Leisure Centre, Bell Street, 01384 812800 Friday 6 April, 9.30am - 11am & 11.15am - 9 15 Centre - Introduction To Stourbridge, DY8 1AE 12.45pm Climbing (Taster Sessions) Introduction to Climbing (Taster Sessions). Come and have a go at indoor climbing. Equipment is provided. Suitable for ages 9 to 15 years. £6.10 per session, Options+ discount applies. Must be booked and pre-payment made at reception. Contact provider for further information. Easter At Crystal Leisure Crystal Leisure Centre, Bell Street, 01384 812800 Tuesday 3 April, Sessions at 12pm & 1pm 5 15 Centre - Junior Advanced Stourbridge, DY8 1AE Trampolining Session Junior Advanced Trampolining Sessions. Fully organised fun with a qualified trampoline coach for ages 5 - 15yrs. Cost: £6.20 per session, Options plus discount applies. Must be booked in advance and pre-payment made at reception. Contact for further details or to book a place. Easter At Crystal Leisure Crystal Leisure Centre, Bell Street, 01384 812800 Tuesday 3 & 10 April, sessions at 10am & 11am 5 15 Centre - Junior Beginners Stourbridge, DY8 1AE Trampolining Sessions Junior Beginners Trampolining Sessions. Fully organised fun with a qualified trampoline coach for ages 5 - 15yrs. Cost: £6.20 per session, Options plus discount applies. Must be booked in advance and pre-payment made at reception. Contact for further details or to book a place. Easter At Crystal Leisure Crystal Leisure Centre, Bell Street, 01384 812800 Tuesday 3 - Friday 6 April 4 99 Centre - Junior Swimming Stourbridge, DY8 1AE Monday 9 - Friday 13 April Lessons Intensive swimming instruction for children aged 4 years plus. Pre-payment and enrolment necessary. Costs: £26.50 for the 5 day intensive course and £21.20 for the 4 day intensive course. Sessions are at 9.30am beginners (armbands & swim belts), 10am improvers (able to swim up to 25m only) and 10.30am beginners (armbands & swim belts). Please contact the centre for further information. Easter At Crystal Leisure Crystal Leisure Centre, Bell Street, 01384 812800 Friday 30 March - Sunday 15 April, Monday to 0 99 Centre - Leisure Pool Stourbridge, DY8 1AE Friday, 9am - 6pm, (Fridays includes bondi-beat water disco 3.30pm - 6pm), Saturday, 9am - 5pm and Sunday, 8am - 6pm.

Have fun in the pool whatever the weather outside with slides, waves, bubble seat, rapids and shallow beach area. For further details contact the centre. Name Full Address Telephone Service Description From (Years) To (Years)

Easter At Crystal Leisure Crystal Leisure Centre, Bell Street, 01384 812800 Saturday 31 March - Sunday 15 April: 0 7 Centre - Soft Play Suite Stourbridge, DY8 1AE Monday, 12.15pm - 6pm (9.30am - 4pm on Monday 2 April) Tuesday, 12.45pm - 4pm Wednesday, 9.30am - 6pm Thursday, 9.30am - 4pm Friday, 12.15pm - 3pm Saturday & Sunday, 9.30am - 12.30pm

Come and join in the fun in the soft play suite. Suitable for children aged 7 years and under it offers a dedicated toddler suite, two tier junior suite with slides, stepping stone run and spider web crawl. Qualified staff supervise the soft play sessions but parents must stay with their children. Entrance may be limited during busy periods. Cost: £2.60 per child. For further details contact the centre. Easter At Crystal Leisure Crystal Leisure Centre, Bell Street, 01384 812800 Tuesday 3 & 10 April, 9am - 10am 0 5 Centre - Under 5's Stourbridge, DY8 1AE Trampolining Session Under 5's Trampolining session - Fun for the under 5's. Parents must stay with their child. Cost £5.10 per session (Options plus discount applies). Contact the centre for further details or to book a place. Easter At Dudley Leisure Dudley Leisure Centre, Wellington 01384 812800 Tuesday 3 & 10 April & Thursday 5 & 12 April, 8 14 Centre - Junior Activezone Road, Dudley, DY1 1UH 9am - 4pm

Keep your kids active this Easter with a full day of fun. Activities include Multi skill activities, Craft session, team games, and swimming. Pre- booking advisable. A parental consent form must be completed prior to participation. Cost: £20 per day. A 50 per cent discount is available with an Options+ leisure discount card. Participants will need to bring packed lunches, refreshments and a plastic drinks bottle. Easter At Dudley Leisure Dudley Leisure Centre, Wellington 01384 812800 Monday 9 - Friday 13 April 5 99 Centre - One Week Junior Road, Dudley, DY1 1UH Intensive Swimming Lessons Junior swimming lessons - intensive course at Dudley Leisure Centre. The course is for children aged five years and above and consists of five 30 minute lessons each day of the week. Session times are 9am and 9.30am. Cost: £26.50 per child. A 50% discount is available for those with an Options+ leisure discount card. Name Full Address Telephone Service Description From (Years) To (Years)

Easter At Halesowen Leisure Halesowen Leisure Centre, Great 01384 812800 Monday 2 - Friday 13 April, 1.15pm - 3pm 0 99 Centre - Fun Float Pool Cornbow, Halesowen, B63 3AB Sessions Fun Float Pool Sessions at Halesowen Leisure Centre will be taking place Mondays & Fridays in the main and learner pool and Tuesdays & Thursdays in the learner pool only. No age restriction. Costs: £4.30 adults, £2.80 for under 16's. A 50% discount is available with an Options + leisure discount card. Contact the centre for further details. Easter At Halesowen Leisure Halesowen Leisure Centre, Great 01384 812800 Tuesday 3 & 10 April & Thursday 5 & 12 April, 8 99 Centre - Mission Impossible Cornbow, Halesowen, B63 3AB 1.15pm - 3pm Style Inflatable Aqua Pool Mission Impossible Style inflatable Aqua Run Pool Sessions. Suitable for over 8 years. Costs: £4.30 adults and £2.80 for under 16's. A 50% discount is available with an Options+ leisure discount card. Please note a swimming test is required before participation, children must be a minimum of 1.2 metres. Contact the centre for further details. Easter At Halesowen Leisure Halesowen Leisure Centre, Great 01384 812800 Friday 30 March - Sunday 15 April, 9am - 5pm 0 99 Centre - Special Offer £7 For Cornbow, Halesowen, B63 3AB 7 Days Special Offer £7 for 7 days when taken out during the school holidays. Take advantage of this offer and receive unlimited access. Includes public swimming, mission impossible style aqua run, pool play mat sessions, squash, table tennis. No booking necessary - just turn up and play. Restrictions on height and swimming ability apply. Aqua run suitable for children 8 years and over. Activities are subject to availability. Squash and table tennis equipment provided with a £5 refundable deposit. Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult. Easter At Sycamore Sycamore Green Adventure 01384 813755 Wednesday 4 - Saturday 7 April. 0 16 Adventure Centre, Sycamore Green, Dudley, Monday 9 - Saturday 14 April DY1 3QE Weekday sessions, Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 1pm - 4pm, Thursday SEND sessions, 10am - 4pm & Saturday sessions, 11am - 2pm

Sycamore Adventure presents 'Find the Golden Egg' this Easter. Activities include: Golden egg scavenger hunt, egg decorations, bunny ear and more easter crafts. We suggest a holiday time donation of £3 per child per visit (funds go to Friends of Sycamore Adventure and support running costs). Name Full Address Telephone Service Description From (Years) To (Years)

Easter Bunny’s Eggs Factor The Old Repertory Theatre, 0121 359 9444 Wednesday 4 April, 1.30pm 0 99 Station Street, Ladywood, Birmingham, B5 4DY From the team behind Marty MacDonald’s Farm and Santa’s Christmas Wish comes the most chocolatey Easter show ever…Everyone is excited about the Easter Bunny’s singing competition - but who will Fluffy think has got The Eggs Factor? Marty MacDonald, Henrietta the Hen and Professor Pinky are all going to enter, but can’t choose which song to sing… can you help them practice and see if you have The Eggs Factor too? The prize is an exciting visit to the hidden chocolate factory - and a special chocolate treat from the Easter Bunny himself. Come and join the fun, songs and laughter down at the chocolate factory in Easter Bunny’s Eggs Factor. You also get to meet the Easter Bunny afterwards and receive a special Easter treat. Tickets cost £10. Contact provider for further information and to book your tickets. Easter Character Breakfast At Tenth Lock Public House, 154 01384 79041 Sunday 1 April, 10am - 1pm 0 99 The Tenth Lock Delph Road, Brierley Hill, DY5 2TY Come and join Easter Bunny, Princess Bell and Lego Batman for breakfast, games and fun. Cost: £7 per child. Contact provider for further details and to book tickets. Easter Craft Day Fatherless Barn Evangelical 07855 393647 Saturday 31 March, 11am - 3pm 0 99 Church, Hedgefield Grove, Cradley, Halesowen, B63 2HJ Easter Craft Day at Fatherless Barn Church. Come and join us for a day of Craft during this very special weekend. There will be crafts for all the family for the youngest to the wisest! Contact provider for further information. Easter Egg Hunt The Stag And Three Horseshoes, 0121 422 2176 Saturday 31 March, 10am - 12pm 0 99 Halesowen Road, Halesowen, B62 9BB Easter egg hunt with the Easter Bunny, lots of prizes and games. Cost: £5 a child includes chicken nuggets chips and beans. Contact provider for further details. Easter Egg Hunt At The Old Old Chain Yard, 63 Castle Street, 01902 256359 Sunday 1 April, 12pm 0 99 Chainyards Coseley, Bilston, WV14 9DW The Old Chainyards will be hosting a Easter egg hunt for the kiddies (maybe the adults can have a go too) on Easter Sunday. Contact provider for further details. Easter Egg Hunt At The Tenth Lock Public House, 154 01384 79041 Sunday 1 April, 12pm - 4pm 0 99 Tenth Lock Delph Road, Brierley Hill, DY5 2TY Easter Egg Hunt at The Tenth Lock. Contact provider for further details. Name Full Address Telephone Service Description From (Years) To (Years)

Easter Eggstravaganza Brierley Hill Civic Hall, Bank 01384 573381 Tuesday 3 April, 2pm - 5pm 0 99 Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 3DA Come and join us for our Easter Eggstravaganza! Mommy Mascots & More (The same people who put on our Halloween Party last year) are back this Easter bringing 3 hours of family fun and eggscitement for the little ones. Bring the kids to meet mascots, have their faces profesionally painted, play games, dance and more! Tickets are £10 and valid for 1 child and 1 adult. (Face painting included in the cost.) Numbers are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. Easter Hunt At Webbs West Webbs West Hagley, 155 01562 860000 Friday 30 March - Sunday 15 April, 11am - 4pm 0 99 Hagley Kidderminster Road South, Hagley, Stourbridge, DY9 0JB Find the Easter clues hidden inside and outside the store. Every correct entry will win a small Easter chocolate and a badge. Easter Lets Get Active Huntingtree Park Activity Centre, 01384 814305 Tuesday 3 - Saturday 7 April, 2pm - 4pm 7 14 Outdoors - Huntingtree Park Huntingtree Road, Halesowen, Tuesday 10 - Saturday 14 April, 2pm - 4pm Activity Centre B63 1AU Free activity sessions at Huntingtree Park during the Easter Holidays. These sessions are run by qualified parks physical activity activators and include free play, multisport, tennis, rounders, basketball & football. There is no need to book just turn up. Equipment is provided, but sensible clothing and footwear must be worn. Please call for further details. Easter Lets Get Active Mary Stevens Park Activity Centre, 01384 813963 Tuesday 3 - Saturday 7 April, 2pm - 4pm 7 14 Outdoors - Mary Stevens Worcester Street, Stourbridge, Tuesday 10 - Saturday 14 April, 2pm - 4pm Park Activity Centre DY8 2AB Free activity sessions at Mary Stevens Park during the Easter Holidays. These sessions are run by qualified parks physical activity activators and include free play, multisport, tennis, rounders, basketball & football. There is no need to book just turn up. Equipment is provided, but sensible clothing and footwear must be worn. Please call for further details. Easter Lets Get Active Activity Centre And Healthy Hub, 01384 814307 Tuesday 3 - Saturday 7 April, 2pm - 4pm 7 14 Outdoors - Netherton Park Netherton Park, Netherton, DY2 Tuesday 10 - Saturday 14 April, 2pm - 4pm Activity Centre 9EX Free activity sessions at Netherton Park during the Easter Holidays. These sessions are run by qualified parks physical activity activators and include free play, multisport, tennis, rounders, basketball & football. There is no need to book just turn up. Equipment is provided, but sensible clothing and footwear must be worn. Please call for further details. Name Full Address Telephone Service Description From (Years) To (Years)

Easter Lets Get Active Silver Jubilee Park Activity Centre, 01384 813747 Tuesday 3 - Saturday 7 April, 2pm - 4pm 7 14 Outdoors - Silver Jubilee Park Birmingham New Road, Dudley, Tuesday 10 - Saturday 14 April, 2pm - 4pm Activity Centre WV14 9SZ Free activity sessions at Silver Jubilee Park during the Easter Holidays. These sessions are run by qualified parks physical activity activators and include free play, multisport, tennis, rounders, basketball & football. There is no need to book just turn up. Equipment is provided, but sensible clothing and footwear must be worn. Please call for further details. Easter Messy Church The The Storehouse, Albion Street, 01384 261860 Friday 30 March, 3pm - 4.30pm 0 99 Storehouse Brierley Hill, DY5 3EE Amblecote Christian Centre, Arise Church and Albion Street Church are all joining together to put on a fun afternoon for the whole family! Games, craft and other fun activities, free entry and enjoy a free hot cross bun at the end! There will also be opportunity for the kids to collect some edible easter treats! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Easter Pirate's Party Samson And Lion Public House, 01384 76062 Sunday 1 April, 2pm - 10.30pm 0 99 138 Brierley Hill Road, Wordsley, Stourbridge, DY8 5SP Family Easter Pirate Party at Samson & Lion Public House. Force Evo to walk the planl. Only children in fancy dress can have a go. Come along dressed as a pirate - girls as well as boys. Contact provider for further information. Easter Sunday Fun Day At The Cross, High Street, 01384 380017 Sunday 1 April, 12pm - 4pm 0 99 The Cross Kingswinford, DY6 8AA Easter Sunday Fun Day At The Cross. Activities include Guess the bunnys name, who will win & get to take the bunny home, Easter craft making and not to forget the easter egg hunt. Contact provider for further details. Good Friday Family Time Wall Heath Evangelical Free 01384 291397 Friday 30 March, 2.30pm - 4pm 2 11 Church, 81 Enville Road, Wall Heath, Kingswinford, DY6 0JX Good Friday Family Time at Wall Heath Evangelical Church. Easter Story with craft and songs. Suitable for all pre-school and Primary age children (2-11). Contact provider for further details. Name Full Address Telephone Service Description From (Years) To (Years)

Haden Hill House Museum - Haden Hall, Halesowen Road, 01384 569444 Sunday 1 - Friday 13 April 0 99 Easter Holiday Activities Cradley Heath, B64 7JU Easter Holiday Activities at Haden Hill House Museum. Activities include:

Sunday 1 April, 2pm - 4pm: Easter Crafts & Trails: Join us on our first day of our summer opening & celebrate Easter with us. Small charge for craft activities 50p-£2.50 depending on item made.

Monday 2 April, 12pm - 4pm: Easter fun at Haden Hill House: Easter fun with children's entertainer Ron Popple, musical fun with Andy Casserley, egg rolling and Easter egg hunts with “Go Play Sandwell”

Thursday 5 & 12 & Friday 6 & 13 April, 11am - 3pm: Children’s Springtime activities and craft fun: Come along and join in our celebration of Spring time with a variety of crafts, quizzes & trails. Small charge for craft activities, between 50p and £2.50, depending on item made. Haden Hill Leisure Centre - Haden Hill Leisure Centre, Barrs 01384 414802 Tuesday 3 - Friday 6 April, 9am - 3pm 8 16 Easter Holiday Camp Road, Cradley Heath, B64 7HA Monday 9 - Friday 13 April, 9am - 3pm

Holiday Camp for ages 8 - 16 years. £18 for a full day camp or £72 for 4 day week or £90 for 5 day week. Lots of fun activities throughout the week including team games, rounders, arts and crafts, bouncy castle, dodgeball, bulldog etc. All children must bring a packed lunch, drink and wear sports attire. Contact provider for further information and to book a place. Halesowen Powerleague Power League Halesowen, Park 01384 266000 Monday 2 - Friday 6 April, 10am - 3pm 5 12 Easter Camps 2018 Road, Cradley, Halesowen, B63 Monday 9 - Friday 13 April, 10am - 3pm 2RG When school's out, it's game on. Run by qualified and background checked coaches, our football camps will keep 5 to 12 year-olds active during the Easter holidays from only £10 a day from 10am - 3pm. Extra charges apply for early drop offs from 9am or Extra time till 4pm. Book a whole week or by the day, whatever suits you. Pre-booking is essential by calling or emailing at [email protected]. Name Full Address Telephone Service Description From (Years) To (Years)

Hansel & Gretel Patrick Studio, Birmingham 0844 338 5000 Wednesday 4 - Sunday 8 April 5 99 Hippodrome, Hurst Street, Birmingham, B5 4TB Award winning METRO-BOULOT-DODO are joining forces with Open Theatre Company to bring their creative flair and quirky sense of humour to the infamous fairy tale Hansel and Gretel. A flustered storyteller is joined by a mischievous mocking bird as he follows Hansel and Gretel deep into the forest. All is not what it seems, as the characters start to tell their own version of this peculiar adventure. Come along and meet the wicked witch and her really rather eccentric chefs in this truly imaginative version of Hansel and Gretel. Live music, hilarious performance and a mesmerising design ensures that this play will entertain and amuse the entire family. Contact provider for further information, performance times, costs and to book your tickets. Hawbush Easter Family Hawbush Community Gardens, Thursday 5 April, 1pm - 3pm 0 99 Afternoon Bull Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 3NQ Easter Family Afternoon at Hawbush Community Gardens. Come for food, games, craft, and other easter themed activities all for free! For more information, contact Roxy Smith at [email protected]. Hickory's Smokehouse The Kingfisher Country Club, 01384 928494 Saturday 7 April, 9am - 12pm 0 99 Wonderland Character Kidderminster Road, Wall Heath, Breakfast Kingswinford, DY6 0EN Come and join us for an enchanted breakfast with Alice and friends, enjoy singing, dancing and games. Don't be late for this very important date. Booking is essential. Contact provider for further information and to book a place. Himley Hall - Secret Life Of Himley Hall, Himley Road, Himley, 01384 817817 Wednesday 4 April, 11am - 3pm 0 99 Gnomes Dudley, DY3 4DF Kids trail around Himley Park. Most people think Gnomes are rather boring creatures who never move, but the truth is they are party animals. They have a big party planned at Himley Hall but some of the guest have lost their way. Can you help find them. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free event, car parking charge applies Name Full Address Telephone Service Description From (Years) To (Years)

Intu Merry Hill - Intu And Intu Merry Hill, , Brierley Hill, DY5 01384 481141 Tuesday 10 April, 10am - 4pm 6 12 Nickelodeon's Slime Time 1QX Prepare to be slimed with intu and Nickelodeon this April. Join us for SLIME TIME! Try for a chance to enter the SLIMEULATOR to get your child slimed. Anyone with a creative streak will love our SLIME-themed colouring wall. Grab some pens and help us to complete a magnificent messy masterpiece. Oh, and don’t forget to grab a selfie with the finished design. Every child knows that all the best things go splat so check in at our transfer station to get a fantastic SLIME- splat temporary tattoo and make sure they’re the envy of all their friends. Come and get crafty by customising your very own SLIME pot, with a choice of decorations including glitter, beads and sequins. Grab your family and friends and take your places for the ultimate SLIME-selfie. We’ll give you a print-out of your picture so you’ve got the perfect souvenir of your day. Intu Merry Hill - Sylvanian Lower mall near Holland & 01384 481141 Saturday 7 April, 11am - 4.30pm 0 99 Families Barrett, Intu Merry Hill, Brierley Hill, DY5 1QX See the world's smallest catwalk at the Sylvanian Families Town Roadshow at intu Merry Hill. Popular toy brand Sylvanian Families is showcasing a collection of haute couture miniature dresses, with models standing at just 9.5cm in height around an automated catwalk with flashing paparazzi flashbulbs. The Sylvanian Families Town Roadshow will be staged on the lower mall near Holland and Barrett at the following times:

11am - 11.30am 12.30pm - 1pm 2.30pm - 3pm 4pm - 4.30pm

Watch the Sylvanian characters strut their stuff down the catwalk, modelling Stella’s first collection: eye-wateringly small, bespoke outfits, handmade exclusively in Japan. Name Full Address Telephone Service Description From (Years) To (Years)

John Lawson's Circus At Webbs West Hagley, 155 01527 860000 Monday 9 - Saturday 14 April, performances at 0 99 Webbs, West Hagley Kidderminster Road South, 10.30am, 1pm and 3pm daily Hagley, Stourbridge, DY9 0JB Roll up! Roll up! The circus returns to West Hagley this Easter! With an entirely human cast performing aerial acrobatics, juggling feats, balancing acts, some crazy clown capers and more. Join your ringmaster for a fun filled show lasting an hour, children (and adults!) will love it! Please book in-store. Contact provider for further information. Please note - there are no animals in this circus. Cost: £6 per person. Book online or in-store. Booking in advance is the ONLY way to guarantee entry to the circus on the day and time you require. Bookings may be possible on the day but CANNOT be guaranteed. Justin's Band Town Hall, Victoria Square, 0121 780 3333 Tuesday 10 April, performances at 11am & 3pm 0 99 Birmingham, B3 3DQ Are you ready to be part of Justin’s Band? Because BAFTA award winning actor Justin Fletcher is going on a musical adventure and we would love you to come and play along with the band! Justin’s Band is a brand new show for 2018! Join Justin and his friends on a musical journey singing lots of songs and learning about musical instruments along the way! There will be bags of fun and laughter and lots of live music from Justin’s Band. So make a musical note in your diary and we will see you there! Contact provider for further information, costs and to book tickets. Kingswinford Library - Kingswinford Public Library, 55 01384 812740 Thursday 12 April, 11am - 12pm 5 99 Ozobots And Spheros Coding Market Street, Kingswinford, DY6 Fun 9LA Ozobots and Spheros coding fun for kids at Kingswinford Library. Contact the library for further details. Kinver Edge - Cadbury Easter Holy Austin Cottage, Compton 01384 872553 Friday 30 March - Monday 2 April, 11am - 3pm 0 99 Egg Hunt Road, Kinver, Stourbridge, DY7 6DL Come on a woodland hunt to discover the wildlife that lives here and find your chocolatey reward. Easter Hunt costs £3. Booking not needed. Contact provider for further details. Name Full Address Telephone Service Description From (Years) To (Years)

Laser Quest - Kaos Club The Warehouse, 33 High Street, 01384 443939 Monday 2 - Friday 6 April, 10am - 12pm 8 16 Amblecote, Stourbridge, DY8 4DG Monday 9 - Friday 13 April, 10am - 12pm

KAOS Club gives kids the chance to play some of the more specialised Laser Quest games that are not normally available. Get expert tips from the Game Commanders to improve your skills. You'll play 3 Laser Quest game sessions with breaks for scorecard presentations and tactical talks. Limited to 32 players for each session. Guaranteed 3 games. A parent or guardian must stay on site for the duration. £18 per person or £9 per person if you book online. Booking is essential. All bookings are non-refundable and once a booking has been made the date is fixed and cannot be changed. See the website or contact for further details. Liberate Drama - Easter The Health Factory, 1st Floor, 35- 07583 260700 Friday 13 April, 10am - 3pm 4 16 Holiday Drama Workshop 37 Market Street, Kingswinford, DY6 9JY If you're looking for Easter Holiday clubs, Liberate Drama are doing a "play in a day". The cost is £15, and the show is "Ernie's Incredible Illucinations" by Alan Ayckbourn. It will take place at the fabulous Health Factory in Kingswinford. Show for parents will be at 2.30pm. Contact provider for further details and to book a place. Long Lane Library - Ozobots Long Lane Public Library, Long 01384 812880 Thursday 5 April, 11am - 12pm 5 99 And Spheros Coding Fun Lane, Halesowen, B62 9JY Ozobots and Spheros coding fun for kids at Long Lane Library. Contact the library for further details. Macbeth Stourbridge Town Hall, Market 01384 812812 Wednesday 11 April, 7pm 15 99 Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1AA Broadcast live to the cinema screen at Stourbridge Town Hall from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon. 'Something wicked this way comes'. Returning home from battle, the victorious Macbeth meets three witches on the heath. Driven by their disturbing prophecies, he sets out on the path to murder. Our contemporary production of Shakespeare's darkest psychological thriller marks both Christopher Eccleston's RSC debut and the return of Niamh Cusack to the Company. Tickets cost £14 for adults, £10 for children, options+ £10. Cert: 15. Please see the website for further details or to book tickets. Name Full Address Telephone Service Description From (Years) To (Years)

Mark Butler Golf Academy - Sedgley Golf Centre, Sandyfields 07415 687859 Wednesday 4 April, 10am 5 15 Easter Junior Golf Camp Road, Sedgley, Dudley, DY3 3DL Come and have great fun, get out in the fresh air and have a golf range session packed with targets, mini golf 18-hole session, and 9 hole foot golf all with competitions and lots of fun for everyone. Last but not least an outdoor easter egg hunt with Mark and Cam. Suitable for children aged 5-15 years. Book your place now by calling 01902 880503. Mary Stevens Hospice - Mary Stevens Hospice, 221 Hagley 01384 377778 Saturday 31 March, 10.30am - 1.30pm 0 99 Easter Coffee Morning & Road, Stourbridge, DY8 2JR Easter Egg Hunt Please heed our advice, this Easter Egg Hunt is not to be taken lightly. In fact, we would wager that no child out there among our supporters can possibly find ALL of the hundreds of eggs we’ve hidden around the Hospice! However, if you know someone who would love to come and try then we would absolutely love to see you here at the Hospice. We’ll also have donkeys here on the day for the children to meet, lots of special guests from their favourite films & TV shows and a chance for you to have a well-earned coffee & a slice of cake while they knacker themselves out running all over the place looking for eggs! The coffee morning is free to attend, and it costs just £5 per child to take part in the Egg Hunt – the hunt is also split into a younger & older section, and we do always try our best to ensure that every single child goes home with at least one egg. The event opens at 10.30am, with the egg hunt starting at 11.30am – so please do ensure you arrive in good time to get your children registered to take part! Name Full Address Telephone Service Description From (Years) To (Years)

Mary Stevens Hospice Stourbridge Football Club, War 01384 377778 Sunday 8 April, 11.30am - 8pm 0 99 Charity Football Match Memorial Athletics Ground, Amblecote, Stourbridge, DY8 4HN By popular demand, the charity match returns! Stourbridge Old Boys will go toe-to-toe with a team chocked full of West Bromwich Albion legends, to make it third time lucky as they contest the Jane Webb Memorial Trophy! After the teams shared the spoils in the debut year, West Bromwich Albion, led by Darren “Big Dave” Moore, claimed the bragging rights in 2017 as they ran out 6-4 winners at the War Memorial Ground in a thoroughly entertaining 90 minutes of fantastic football. As ever, we’ll have a full family fun day alongside the game again this year, as well as tons of special guests, games, activities and a full sporting auction after the final whistle, as well as the chance to meet some of the players for pictures and autographs. This event has raised more than £40,000 for Hospice families in the last two years, and we’d just like to say a huge thank you for your continued support of this event. Tickets for the game are just £10 per person, and children aged 15 & under join us for FREE! Messy Play Wordsley – Wordsley Community Centre, 07812 564458 Friday 13 April, 10.30am - 11.30am 0 5 Easter Eggstravaganza Party Wordsley Green, Wordsley, Stourbridge, DY8 5BN Come along and play at Wordsley Community Centre. Spring into our Eggstravaganza Easter party where your little chicks can have some messy Easter fun with egg rolling, Easter rice and feathers. Or explore nature at its messy best with gloopy ducks, bunny tails, and spaghetti bird nests. So get prepared to get messy and have fun, and leave the cleaning up to us! The event is suitable for children aged 6 months (or sitting unaided) to 5 years old. What makes us special is everyone is welcome to join in including older siblings up to the age of 10, who can participate in the Big Kids Create & Make Corner which include Arts, Crafts or Junk modelling activities to keep them busy! Contact provider for further information and to book a place. Midland Futsal Academy - Redhill School, Junction Road, 07790 638430 Tuesday 3 - Friday 6 April, 10am - 1pm 5 99 Easter 2018 Football Stourbridge, DY8 1JX Development Course At Midland Futsal Academy will be running a football Redhill development course for boys and girls aged 5 years upwards at Redhill School, Stourbridge. Costs: £35 per course. For more information or to reserve a place, please contact Head Coach Richard Newell on 07790 638430 or [email protected]. Name Full Address Telephone Service Description From (Years) To (Years)

Midland Futsal Academy - The Dell Sports Stadium, Bryce 07790 638430 Monday 9 - Thursday 12 April, 10am - 1pm 5 99 Easter 2018 Football Road, Pensnett, Brierley Hill, DY5 Development Course At The 4NE Midland Futsal Academy will be running a football Dell development course for boys and girls aged 5 years upwards at The Dell. Costs: £35 per course. For more information or to reserve a place, please contact Head Coach Richard Newell on 07790 638430 or [email protected]. Overend Methodist Mission - Overend Methodist Mission, 07542 179171 Friday 30 March, 10am - 1pm 3 11 Easter Activity Day Banners Street, Cradley, Halesowen, B63 2SL On Good Friday we are holding an ‘Easter Activity Day’ for children & young people. There will be no charge for this event. Pre-school children may also attend, but must be accompanied by an adult. School-age children may also be accompanied by an adult if you prefer. Places are limited – to book a place or for more information contact Emma on 07542 179171 or Email: [email protected] Overend Methodist Mission - Overend Methodist Mission, Sunday 1 April, 9.30am - 10.30am 0 99 Easter Egg Hunt Banners Street, Cradley, Halesowen, B63 2SL To celebrate new life on Easter Sunday the children are invited to come and join us for an Egg hunt. Adults are welcome to join in or sit, chat and relax while having breakfast. If you’re able, please stay and join us for our Easter celebration service at 10.45am to 11.45am; where everyone will receive an Easter egg. If you are unable to join us for the family service please park on the road, as you may get blocked in on the car park Pensnett Community Centre Pensnett Community Centre, High 01384 79521 Thursday 12 April, 9am - 12pm 0 99 - Easter Play Morning Street, Pensnett, Brierley Hill, DY5 4JQ Easter Play Morning at Pensnett Community Centre. Cost: £2 per child which includes refreshments and a multi sports session. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Contact provider for further details. Name Full Address Telephone Service Description From (Years) To (Years)

Peppa Pigs Adventure Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, 01902 429212 Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 April 0 99 Lichfield Street, City Centre, Wolverhampton, WV1 1DE Peppa Pig and friends are back in the brand new live show PEPPA PIG’S ADVENTURE! Join Peppa as she gets ready to go on an exciting camping trip to the woods with George and her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald Giraffe. With lunch-boxes packed and Daddy Pig driving the bus, Peppa and friends are excited about their outdoor adventure, full of games, laughter and live music! The happy campers soon settle down to sleep and listen to the gentle pitter patter of rain. Safe and warm inside their tents the excited group can look forward to morning time, when there will be lots of muddy puddles to play in! Contact provider for further information, performance times, costs and to book your tickets. Princess & Superhero Charity Zig Zags , Little Cottage Street, 01384 485065 Thursday 12 April, 5.30pm - 7.30pm 1 99 Party Brierley Hill, DY5 1RG Princess & Superhero Charity Party at Zig Zags. There will be facepainting, disco and a photo opportunity with a real life princess. Cost: £6 per ticket. Contact provider for further information and to book tickets. Priory Park - Easter Craft & Priory Park, Priory Road, Dudley, 01384 812474 Wednesday 4 & 11 April, 1pm - 3pm 0 99 Games DY1 4EU Easter Crafts and games at Priory Park Pavillion. Drop in between 1pm & 3pm to complete easter themed crafts and games. £1 suggested donation. Meet at the pavillion. Priory Park - Easter Treasure Priory Park, Priory Road, Dudley, 01384 812474 Thursday 5 & 12 April, 1pm - 3pm 0 99 Hunt DY1 4EU Easter treasure hunt at Priory Park. Drop in between 1pm & 3pm to follow the Easter trail, with a prize at the end! £1 suggested donation. Meet at the pavillion. Pure Sport Uk - Easter Oldswinford Ce Primary School, 07811 345519 Monday 9 - Thursday 12 April 3 12 Football For All Camp Field Lane, Oldswinford, Stourbridge, DY8 2JQ Easter Football For All Camp at Oldswinford CE Primary School. Activities include Football Matches, Football-Golf, Futsal, Goalkeeping skills, Bench Football, Penalty Shoot outs, Target Goal Football. SPECIAL OFFER: Book two children in for 4 days for just £80! For further information or to book, please call us on 07811 345519 Name Full Address Telephone Service Description From (Years) To (Years)

Red House Glass Cone - Red House Glass Cone, High 01384 812381 Saturday 7 April, 11.30am - 1.30pm 5 99 Glass Crafts: Fused Rainbow Street, Wordsley, DY8 4AZ Decoration Relaxed session for all the family. Drop in and have a go at different glass crafts; a different activity each month. Due to the handling of small pieces of glass we do not recommend to children under 5. Suitable for families 5+. Cost: £3 per person. Booking not essential. Red House Glass Cone - Red House Glass Cone, High 01384 812381 Saturday 7 April, Sessions at 2pm - 2.45pm & 8 99 Glass Fusion Plus: Bunnies & Street, Wordsley, DY8 4AZ 3pm - 3.45pm Chicks Glass Fusion Plus is a more advanced kiln fusing session for larger items suitable for families and children aged 8+. Aimed at those that have had a go at our glass crafts ... and are hooked! Cost: £6 per session. Sessions need to be booked in advance. A parental consent form must completed for any children aged 8 years + who are left without adult supervision. Pre-booking is essential. Red House Glass Cone - Red House Glass Cone, High 01384 812381 Thursday 12 April, Sessions at 10.30am, 5 99 Glass Fusion: Dinosuars Street, Wordsley, DY8 4AZ 11.30am, 1pm & 2pm

Working in our glass fusing studio make lovely glass treasures. Sessions last about 40 minutes and need to be booked in advance. Cost: £5 per person. Sessions are suitable for children 5yrs and over. Due to the handling of small pieces of glass we do not recommend to children under 5yrs. Pre-booking is essential. Red House Glass Cone - Red House Glass Cone, Red 01384 812381 Tuesday 3 April, Sessions at 10.30am, 11.30am, 5 99 Glass Fusion: Emojis House Glass Cone, Wordsley, 1pm & 2pm Stourbridge, DY8 4AZ Working in our glass fusing studio make lovely glass treasures. Sessions last about 40 minutes and need to be booked in advance. Cost: £5 per person. Sessions are suitable for children 5yrs and over. Due to the handling of small pieces of glass we do not recommend to children under 5yrs. Pre-booking is essential. Rubix Dance - The Oldswinford Ce Primary School, 07944 334424 Tuesday 3 & Wednesday 4 April, 10am - 3pm 4 14 Performance Hub Kids Easter Field Lane, Oldswinford, Fun Days Stourbridge, DY8 2JQ Rubix Dance Performance Hub Easter Fun Days at Oldswinford CE Primary School. There will be dancing, singing, crafts, games and lots of fun! Cost: £15 per child per day or £28 for two days. Sibling discount available. To book a place email [email protected] or call 07944 334424. Name Full Address Telephone Service Description From (Years) To (Years)

Saltwells Nature Reserve - Saltwells Nature Reserve, 07799 070115 Sunday 15 April, 10am - 12pm 0 99 Saltwells Explorers Saltwells Lane, Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill, DY5 1AX Family fun outdoors at Saltwells Nature Reserve. Adults must be accompanied by a child. Prior booking is essential and suitable outdoor footwear and clothing is advisable. For more information, call 07799 070115. Meeting point: Saltwells Nature Reserve car park. Saz's Ceramics & Crafts - Studio 8, Red House Glass Cone, 07966 514766 Thursday 5 April, sessions at 11am & 2pm 0 99 Create A Chicken Egg Cup Wordsley, DY8 4AZ Make yourself a really cute chicken egg cup! With guided tuition, you'll learn how to build a simple pinch pot base and will be able to customise your chuck. Let Saz know which session you'd like to book as places are limited. 11am and 2pm. Costs: £12.50 per child, £15 per adult, includes glazing fee. Saz's Ceramics & Crafts - Studio 8, Red House Glass Cone, 07966 514766 Tuesday 3 April, sessions at 11am & 2pm 0 99 Pottery Painting A Bear Wordsley, DY8 4AZ Named Paddington If you love a small Peruvian bear who's a bit partial to Marmalade sarnies, then you'll love our pottery painting plates workshop... Saz will provide you with the outline, and all you have to do is bring the image to life! Book your place to avoid disappointment. Cost: £10 per person. Saz's Ceramics & Crafts - Studio 8, Red House Glass Cone, 07966 514766 Tuesday 10 April, sessions at 11am & 2pm 0 99 Pottery Painting With The Wordsley, DY8 4AZ Force Whether it's a smart little droid, a villain to top all villains or a Jedi icon, you'll have great fun painting one of these three on a mug or plate; just make sure you let Saz know which one you'd prefer! May the Force be with you! Cost: £10 per person. Book now to reserve your plate or mug of choice. Sedgley Library - Flowerpot Sedgley Public Library, The Ladies 01384 812790 Tuesday 3 April, 2pm - 3pm 4 99 Bunnies Easter Activity Walk Centre, Sedgley, Dudley, DY3 3UA Flowerpot bunnies Easter activity at Sedgley Library. This craft is aimed at children 4 years and over. Please contact the library to book a free place, as availability is limited. Silver Jubilee Park - Easter Silver Jubilee Park, Birmingham 01384 813747 Saturday 7 April, 10am start 0 99 Fun Run & Walk New Road, Dudley, WV14 9SZ Come and join us for our Easter fun run and walk. This event is made up of a 1 mile course around the park, followed by refreshments at the activity centre. This event is suitable for all ages and abilities. Contact provider for further details. Name Full Address Telephone Service Description From (Years) To (Years)

St Johns, Halesowen Spring Church Hall, High Street, 0121 550 1158 Saturday 14 April, 10am - 3pm 0 99 Fayre Halesowen, B63 3BB St John's, Halesowen Church are holding a spring fayre. Range of stalls and refreshments on the day. Contact provider for further information. St Peters Church - Good St Peters Church, Colley Lane, 0121 550 1158 Friday 30 March, 10am - 11.30am 0 99 Friday For Children Cradley, Halesowen, B63 2UL A morning with pre-school and primary school children and parents exploring Good Friday using various places outside the church stations to learn more about the story of Easter and what it means for us. There will also be Craft activities and refreshments. Contact provider for further details. Stagecoach Theatre Crestwood Park Primary School, 01527 837550 Tuesday 3 - Friday 6 April, 10am - 1pm, 4 11 Stourbridge - Jungle Fever Lapwood Avenue, Kingswinford, Presentation on the Friday, 12pm - 1pm Easter Holiday Workshop DY6 8RP We've got Jungle Fever this Easter At Stagecoach Stourbridge! We will be learning songs and dances from The Lion King, Madagascar, The Jungle Book, Tarzan and many more, ready to perform at the end of the week for our family and friends! Suitable for children aged 4 -11, this fun - packed workshop will be absolutely ROAR- some!! Costs: £50 for the week & £25 for sibling. Contact provider for further details or to enrol. Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery - Round Oak Ph, 24 Merry Hill, 01384 484854 Saturday 31 March - Friday 13 April 0 99 Easter At The Round Oak Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill, DY5 1SB Easter At The Round Oak. Activities include:

Saturday 31 March - Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Monday 2 April, 12pm - 5pm: Bank Holiday Monday games and face painting. Tuesday 3 - Friday 6 April, 12pm - 3pm - School Holiday activities. Monday 9 - Friday 13 April, 12pm - 3pm - School Holiday activities. Contact provider for further details. Stourbridge Dance Academy Stourbridge Dance Academy, 120 01384 378039 Wednesday 4 & Thursday 5 April, 10am - 3pm 5 99 Kids Club High Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1DT Our ever popular Kids Club is back this Easter. Kids club is a fantastic fun filled day for your child, we get up to everything from gymnastics, cup cake decorating, cheerleading, arts and crafts, team games, hip hop dancing and so much more! All they will need is a packed lunch. Half days are available at £5 and Full days are £10. Suitable for children aged 5+. Contact provider or pick up a booking form from reception to secure your child's place. Name Full Address Telephone Service Description From (Years) To (Years)

Stourbridge Library - Sen Stourbridge Public Library, The 01384 812947 Saturday 7 April, 10.15am - 11.15am 0 99 Family Group Crown Centre, Stourbridge, DY8 1YE Sen Family Craft & Story time group. These sessions are for children with additional needs accompanied by their families / carers. Contact the library for further details. Stourbridge Tennis Club - Stourbridge Lawn Tennis And 07800 936550 Wednesday 11 - Friday 13 April, 9am - 3pm 0 99 Junior Easter Camp 2018 Squash Club, Sugarloaf Lane, Iverley, Stourbridge, DY7 6PS Stourbridge Junior Easter Holiday Camps at Stourbridge Tennis Club. Coaching with competitions & prizes for all and suitable for all ages and abilities. Costs: £30, 9-3pm, £17, 9am - 12pm & £12, 1pm - 3pm. To book on, please contact Grant or Kirk on 07800 936550. Summerhill Pathways - The Summerhill School, Lodge 01384 816171 Monday 9 - Wednesday 11 April, 9.30am - 12pm 7 11 Easter Holiday Football Fun Lane, Kingswinford, DY6 9XE Football fun at Summerhill Pathways. The sessions will be lead by FA Football Coach George who will use a game centred approach and will include activities focusing on various football skills including dribbling, passing, shooting alongside motor skills that can be transferred into other sports. The sessions will take place outside on our all weather pitch and are suitable for all abilities. Children should wear clothing suitable for sporting activities, trainers and shin pads. Please note these sessions will be outside therefore sun protection may be required and a waterproof jacket incase in rains.Suitable for students age 7-11 years. Cost: £6.07 per day. See the website or contact for further details and to book. Summerhill Pathways - The Summerhill School, Lodge 01384 816171 Thursday 5 & 12 April, 9am - 1pm 7 11 Easter Holiday Performing Lane, Kingswinford, DY6 9XE Arts Workshops Children will prepare and perform a short production under the direction of our drama tutor Kerry. Each workshop will have a different theme that children will use as the basis to create their own unique production. The sessions will conclude with an invitation to parents / guardians to come along and watch the production. For the first week we will be using the theme 'Horrible History' for the production. For the second workshop children will be taking inspiration from the latest blockbuster film 'The Greatest Showman'. Cost: £9.52 per session and children will need to bring a drink and a mid morning snack. Name Full Address Telephone Service Description From (Years) To (Years)

Summerhill Swim Scheme - The Summerhill School, Lodge 01384 816171 Wednesday 4 - Friday 6 April 3 99 Swimming Crash Courses Lane, Kingswinford, DY6 9XE Monday 9 - Thursday 12 April

Swmming crash courses can provide an ideal chance for children already having swimming lessons to build on the skills they are currently learning. They are also equally effective as an introduction to swimming lessons. Each crash course is run over consecutive days with a half hour session at the same time each day. Crash courses are available for children already attending the swim scheme and for those who are not. See the website or contact provider for further details or to book. Swimrite Swimming Club The Crestwood School, Bromley 07908 962500 Monday 2 - Friday 6 April, 9am - 1pm 3 99 Easter Intensive Holiday Lane, Kingswinford, DY6 8QG Monday 9 - Friday 13 April, 9am - 1pm Courses Intensive courses are a great way to start your child off on their swimming journey or they can offer your child a boost within their term time swimming classes which will allow them to progress faster and become more confident. The course will run the entire week (Mon-Fri) offering all Swimrite graded lessons. By swimming every day this will have a huge impact upon the swimmers water confidence and swimming ability. Sessions will be ½ hour long so using the swimmers maximum attention span to the maximum. Contact provider for further details and to book a place. The Albion Foundation - The Dormston Centre, Mill Bank, 0871 271 9840 Monday 9 - Friday 13 April, 10am - 3.30pm 4 11 Easter Camp 2018 At Sedgley, Dudley, DY3 1SN Dormston The Albion Foundation Easter Holiday Camp at Dormston Centre. All children must bring suitable clothing, indoor and outdoor footwear, along with food and drinks for each day. The total cost for each camp is £60 for the week or for individual days £15. Contact provider for further information and to book your place. The Albion Foundation - Redhill School, Junction Road, 0871 271 9840 Monday 9 - Friday 13 April, 10am - 3.30pm 4 14 Easter Camp 2018 At Redhill Stourbridge, DY8 1JX The Albion Foundation Easter Holiday Camp at Redhill School. All children must bring suitable clothing, indoor and outdoor footwear, along with food and drinks for each day. The total cost for each camp is £60 for the week or for individual days £15. Contact provider for further information and to book your place. Name Full Address Telephone Service Description From (Years) To (Years)

The Brittania Sports Bar - Britannia Inn P H, High Street, 01384 396291 Monday 2 April, 10am - 11.30am 0 99 Easter Egg Hunt Wollaston, Stourbridge, DY8 4NY Easter Monday Egg Huint with Lol Doll, Chase & The Easter Bunny. Loads of fun and games. Cost: £7 per child. Contact provider for further details and to book tickets. The Creation Station - Easter Tesco Extra, Foxoak Street, 01384 848415 Tuesday 3 & 10 April, 10.30am - 11.30am 2 11 Family Fun Cradley Heath, B64 5DF Come and join us for our spring family fun session. Suitable for ages 2-11 years with flexible crafts for all ages and abilities. There will be 3 creations to take home. Cost: £8.20 for the first child, sibling discounts available. Pre-Booking essential due to limited places. The Fitness Factory - Fitness The Fitness Factory, Units 1-3, 07939 137810 Friday 6 April, 11am - 1pm 4 99 Stars Sessions Bradley Road, Stourbridge, DY8 Tuesday 10 April, 10am - 12pm 1UN Fitness Stars Sessions at The Fitness Factory. A fun filled fitness session for children aged 4 years +. There will be games, dancing, parachute games, kids yoga and much more. Booking and payment required in advance. Call us on 07939 137810 or pop in to reception to book Cost: £6 per child per session. The Fitness Factory - The The Fitness Factory, Units 1-3, 07939 137810 Wednesday 4 April, 1pm - 3pm 4 99 Greatest Showman Inspired Bradley Road, Stourbridge, DY8 Session 1UN Let the kids join Gemma in celebrating everything amazing about The Greatest Showman film! A circus inspired session including dancing to songs from the film, hula hooping, juggling and much more! Sessions are £6 each and suitable for ages 4 years+. Booking is required - please book at reception or by calling / texting Gemma on 07939 137810

The Glassworks - Easter Egg The Glassworks, Audnam, 01384 482699 Saturday 31 March, 9.30am - 11am 0 99 Hunt & Breakfast Amblecote, DY8 4AF Easter Saturday Breakfast at The Glassworks. At the end of breakfast, there will be a visit from the Easter Bunny and an Egg Hunt! (Arrive in time to eat before 11am!) Phone now and book to avoid disappointment! The Leasowes - Bird Feeders The Leasowes Park Wardens 01384 814642 Wednesday 11 April, 10am - 12pm 0 99 And Butterflies Centre, Leasowes Lane, Halesowen, B62 8DH Make a bird feeder to take home for the birds, and make a flower pot and plant seeds to attract butterflies and bees. Booking essential – to book a place call the wardens office on 01384 814642 Name Full Address Telephone Service Description From (Years) To (Years)

The Leasowes - Build A Boat The Leasowes Park Wardens 01384 814642 Wednesday 4 April, 10am - 12pm 0 99 Centre, Leasowes Lane, Halesowen, B62 8DH Using natural materials found at The Leasowes, build a small raft and decorate the sail. We will then have a raft race on the steam. Will yours be the winner? Booking essential – to book a place call the wardens office on 01384 814642. The Little Mix Show Brierley Hill Civic Hall, Bank 01384 573381 Wednesday 4 April, performances at 2pm & 7pm 0 99 Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 3DA A highly energetic tribute show that follows in the footsteps of the award winning girl band, Little Mix. This iconic 5-star rated show has live vocals and is full of commercial pop-video choreography. Suitable for kids, tweens, teens and adults alike, The Little Mix Show brings the full pop concert experience to your local theatre. Featuring all of Little Mix’s chart topping hits Black Magic, Hair, Love Me Like You, How Ya Doin, Wings and Shoutout To My Ex. An incredible pop concert experience suitable for all ages. Tickets cost £12 each or buy a Family ticket for 4 people at £42. (Minimum of 1 adult required.) Contact Box Office to book tickets and for further information. The Ryemarket - Creative The Ryemarket Shopping Centre, , 01384 378183 Friday 30 March - Easter Writing Competition 0 99 Fun This Easter Stourbridge, DY8 1HJ If your children love writing stories, keep them amused this Easter and get them to enter their own short story in our Easter writing competition. They could win themselves a giant Easter Egg from Thornton’s! So go on… get writing! The story does not need to be a traditional Easter Story, so let your imagination run wild and surprise us with your ideas. Competition starts on Friday 30th March and finishes Friday 13 April. Please take your entries to Hallmark.

Saturday 31 March, Thursday 5 & Friday 13 April - Face painting

Your little ones can transform into their favourite Easter character, as you can discover face painting in the centre. Name Full Address Telephone Service Description From (Years) To (Years)

Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales Town Hall, Victoria Square, 0121 345 0600 Friday 30 March - Tuesday 3 April 0 99 Birmingham, B3 3DQ Under the sea, out on the farm and into the jungle, these terrific tales are woven together with live music, puppetry and a whole host of colourful characters from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s best-loved titles: Tiddler, Monkey Puzzle, The Smartest Giant in Town and A Squash and a Squeeze. Funky moves, toe tapping tunes and giggles are guaranteed! This delightful production is brought to you by the team behind Stick Man Live, adapted from the bestselling books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Suitable for all ages! Contact provider for further information, performance times, costs and to book your tickets. Toddler Sense Easter Jubilee Hall, Ladies Walk, Sedgley, 07967 021774 Thursday 5 April, 9.30am - 10.30am & 11am - 1 5 Eggstravaganza DY3 3UA 12pm

Toddler Sense Easter Eggstravaganza suitable for children 13 months - 5 years. There will be chicks & bunnies & eggs galore. Join us for music, egg races & more! Join the annual Egg Hunt & Bonnet Parade, with a prize for the best one that we think was made! Contact provider for further information and to book a place. Wall Heath Tennis & Multi- Wall Heath Tennis Club, Enville 07753 673143 Tuesday 10, Wednesday 11 & Thursday 12 April 5 14 Sport Easter Holiday Camp Road Playing Fields, Wall Heath, 2018 DY6 0JT Easter Tennis and Multi Sport Camps available at Wall Heath Tennis Club. Multi sports include tennis, football, cricket, hockey and basketball. Full day sessions run from 9am - 3pm and half day sessions run from 9am - 12pm. All activities run by Adrian Hyde, qualified P.E. teacher and tennis coach. For further details and costs, contact Adrian by mobile 07753 673143 or email [email protected]. Weoley Castle - Craft Weoley Castle Grounds, Alwold 0121 256 5600 Friday 6 April, 12pm - 2pm 0 99 Activity: Making Birds Road, Weoley, Birmingham, B29 5RX Get creative over the holidays and head over to Weoley Castle to make paper birds and bird mobiles. Join our friendly volunteers to make a range of birds using a variety of craft materials. Then pop out onto the ruins and see what birds you can see. No need to book, just turn up and take part. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: £2 per child. Name Full Address Telephone Service Description From (Years) To (Years)

West Midlands Safari Park - Safari Park, 01299 406397 Saturday 24 March - Sunday 15 April 0 99 Easter Eggstravaganza Kidderminster Road, Bewdley, DY12 1LF West Midland Safari Park will be holding a whole host of extra Easter activities for the whole family, all included in the standard admission price! Bring your little Eggsplorers along and help our onsite Easter Bunny follow the trail of gigantic Easter eggs around Park! Solve the clues and unscramble the secret Easter Password to earn your chocolatey treat! Don’t forget to take your picture with the ‘Frozen Egg’ & post it to the WMSP Facebook page to be entered into a competition to win a Safari Annual Pass PLUS for four people! There will be an Easter-themed Craft Club in our Safari Academy from 12pm – 4pm. Plus – lots more Easter activities, shows, encounters, competitions and your chance to meet our very own Easter Bunny & take part in this year’s ‘Easter Commonwealth Games’! Worcestershire Rapids Redhill School, Junction Road, 07850 603939 Tuesday 3 - Friday 6 April, 8.30am - 5.30pm 7 13 Countywide Easter Cricket Stourbridge, DY8 1JX Camp Worcestershire Rapids Countywide Easter Cricket Camp at Redhill Sports Hall. The camps are designed for children aged between 7-13. These Programmes are delivered by our very own team of highly skilled full and part-time coaches, with the aim of providing great value for money, as well as high quality cricket coaching for all the young participants. The courses provide the perfect opportunity for parents who are looking to keep their children active during the holidays or for children who are looking to get involved in cricket, develop their game or simply to have some fun! Costs: £25 per day or £80 for the week. Contact provider for further information.