CHILDREN'S GROUPS

Cadbury Time After School and Holiday Club: Longbridge Methodist Church, Bristol Road South, Rednal (0121 453 4365).

Happy Days Playscheme: The Barn, New Chawson Lane, Droitwich Spa.

Lickey Hills Primary School: Mrs Leslie, 8 Lickey Coppice, Rednal (0121 445 4138).

Safe Hands After School and Holiday Club (Youth House): Old Coach Road, Droitwich Spa (01905 797709).

Safe Hands After School and Holiday Club (High School): Far Dining Room, Droitwich Spa High School, Briar Mill, Droitwich Spa (01905 796288).

Safe Hands After School and Holiday Club (Chawson): Chawson First School, Wyche Road, Droitwich Spa (01905 773269).

Safe Hands Special Needs Respite Care Holiday Playscheme: Chawson First School, Wyche Road, Droitwich Spa (01905 796849).

Sandhills After School Club: The Parish Centre, St. Andrew's Church, Sandhills Road, Barnet Green (0121 447 7219).

Worcestershire Children's Information Service: (01527 834770).

Beavers/Cubs

1st Bromsgrove: Mrs Julie Grazier (01527 577181).

3rd Bromsgrove: Mrs Liana Pearman (01527 831423).

4th Bromsgrove: Mrs Tina Brookes (01527 570609).

6th Bromsgrove: Sue Kendall, leader, (01527 876654).

1st Droitwich: Jane Verdhyn (01905 771818)

3rd Droitwich: Mrs Anne Tibke, 3 Grosvenor Way, Droitwich Spa (01905 776224).

1st Stoke Prior: Millie Chadwick (01527 876342).

277th Birmingham (Rubery): Angela Lindop (01905 820901). Cubs - Phil Stanyer (0121 453 6702).

Brownies/Girlguiding

General contact: Girlguiding Worcestershire, Acre Lane, Droitwich Spa, WR9 9BE (01905 797377).

10th Bromsgrove: Meet Fridays at St Godwald's Church Hall. Mrs I Graef (01527 576747).

1st Catshill: Mrs A Matthews (01527 872970 - after 4.30pm).

1st Charford: Mondays 5.30-7pm at St Andrew's Church. Mrs M Griffiths (01527 878894).

2nd Charford: Miss M Carden (01527 401844).

1st Cofton Hackett: Mrs J Lee (0121 445 4501).

150th Birmingham (Rubery): Julia Buckingham (01562 710213) Tue 6.15-7.30pm. Guides - Cathy Denyer (0121 457 7929) Tue 7.45-9pm.

Childminding

Droitwich Spa Childminders' Association: Mrs Sue Gilder, (01905 770643).

Worcestershire Children's Information Service: (01527 834770).

Creche Facilities

Safe Hands Child Care Ltd: Youth House, Old Coach Road, Droitwich Spa (01905 797709).

Nurseries

Abacus Nursery School: Lickey End Buildings, Barnsley Hall Drive, off Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove B61 0EX (01527 570063).

Alphabets Nursery: Birmingham Great Park, Birmingham (0121 457 7599).

Avoncroft Pre-school Nursery: The Cedar Building, Avoncroft Arts Centre, Redditch Road, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove (07749 477553). Mothers and toddlers Monday and Wednesday 1.30pm-3pm. Nursery Monday-Friday 9.30am-11.45am, Tuesday and Thursday 1pm-3.45pm.

Cheeky Charley's Nursery: 131 Perryfields Road, Bromsgrove (01527 871006).

Daisy Chain Nursery: Broad Street, Bromsgrove (01527 879140).

Droitwich Spa Nursery and Kindergarten: The Hollies, 38 Worcester Road, Droitwich Spa (01905 773981).

Fairfield Pre-school: Village Hall, Stourbridge Road, Fairfield. Monday-Friday 9.30am-12noon. Plus Fours - Mon 12noon-3pm. (07960 060024).

Field House Nursery: Himbleton, Droitwich Spa. Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 9.15am-12.15pm.

Happy Learning Programme: 435 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove, B61 0HZ (01527 576089).

Jack and Jill Day Nursery: 53 Millfield Road, Bromsgrove (01527 832701).

Jellybabies Nursery and Pre-school: Longbridge Methodist Church, Bristol Road South, Longbridge. Brian Kite, Secretary, (0121 453 7294).

Leapfrog Nurseries: 19 Stoke Road, Aston Fields, Bromsgrove (01527 575375).

Lickey Pre-school: Parish Hall, Lickey. Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:30am-12noon.

Lickey End Pre-school: Lickey End Methodist Church Hall, Alcester Road, Bromsgrove. Monday/Friday 9:15am-12noon.

The Meadows: 9 Mulberry Tree Hill, Droitwich Spa (01905 778897).

Meadows Stepping Stones Toddlers, Playgroup and Pre-School: c/o Meadows First School, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove. Monday-Friday 9.10am-11.40am.

Owls House Day Nursery: 10 Clive Road, Bromsgrove (01527 577122).

Perryfields Day Nursery: Milestones Cottage, 139 Perryfields Road, Bromsgrove (01527 875384). Also Red Brick House, Holly Road/The Flats, Bromsgrove (01527 575370).

Rubery Pre-school Nursery: Beaconside First and M iddle School, Rubery. Afternoons only.

Rubery Nursery School: Leybrook Road, Rubery: Christine Collis (0121 464 2158).

Safe Hands Nursery and Kindergarten: The Lido Flat, Droitwich Park, Droitwich Spa (01905 796849).

Sandhills Nursery: St Andrew's Church Hall, Sandhills Road, Barnt Green. Tuesday-Friday 9:15am-12:15pm.

St Oswald's Pre-school Nursery: Rubery Leisure Centre, Holywell Lane, Rubery (0121 453 7716).

School House Private Day Nursery: Priory Road, Dodford, Bromsgrove (01527 576400).

Stepping Stones Nursery Group: Perdiswell Park, Droitwich Spa.

Sticky Fingers Nursery: 1a Highfield Road, Rockhill, Bromsgrove (01527 835536).Valley Nursery: Scout Hall, Cockshute Hill, Droitwich Spa (07831 482960).

Valley Nursery: Scout Hall, Cockshute Hill, Droitwich Spa (01905 353423/07831 482960) Mon-Fri 9am-3.30pm.

Youth House Nursery and Holiday Club: Youth House, Old Coach Road, Droitwich Spa (01905 798481).

Playgroups

n Not all entries have telephone numbers listed, as playgroup organisers can change frequently. If you are interested in one of the playgroups, you are advised to contact the Worcestershire Children's Information Service on (01527 834770).

Barnt Green Playgroup: Baptist Church, Bittell Lane, Barnt Green. Monday-Thursday 9:30am-12noon. Tuesday 1:30pm-3:00pm.

Burcot Montessori Group: Burcot Village Hall, Burcot, Bromsgrove. Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 9:15am-12:15pm.

Busy Bees Playgroup: Memorial Hall, Addis Lane, Cutnall Green. Monday and Thursday 9:30am-1:15pm. Tuesday and Friday 9:30am-12noon.

Catshill Methodist Playgroup: Methodist Youth Hall, Golden Cross Lane, Catshill. Monday-Friday 9:15am-12:15pm. Thursday 1pm-3pm.

Catshill Village Playgroup: Village Hall, Golden Cross Lane, Catshill. Monday-Thursday 9:15am-11:45am. Monday 1:30pm-3pm.

Chatterbox Pre-School Playgroup: War Memorial Hall, Working Men's Club, Droitwich Road, Fernhill Heath. Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 9am-12noon. Monday 12-3pm.

Cofton Hackett Playgroup: Village Hall, Cofton Hackett, Birmingham. Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 9:10am-11:45am.

Covercroft Playgroup: Covercroft Day Centre, Colman Road, Droitwich Spa. Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:30am-12noon.

Crowle Pre-School Playgroup: Crowle Parish Hall, Church Road, Crowle. Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:15am-11:45am. Tuesday 9:15am-12:15pm. Thursday 12:30pm-3:30pm.

Droitwich Spa Pre-School: Methodist Church, Worcester Road. Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 9:30am-12:30pm. Wednesday 9:30am-1pm.

Fairfield Toddler Group: Bournheath Village Hall, Claypit Lane, Bournheath. Thu 10-11.30am - contact 07960 060024.

Hadzor and Oddingley Pre-School Playgroup: Oddingley Village Hall, Trench Lane, near Droitwich Spa. Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 9:30am-12.30pm. Wednesday 9:30am-1pm.

Jellybabies Stay and Play Groups: Monday 12.30pm, Tue/Wed/Thu 9.30am - Longbridge Methodist Church, Bristol Road South, Rednal (0121 453 7294).

Little Village Playgroup: Finstall Village Hall, Alcester Road, Finstall, Bromsgrove. Tuesday/Thursday 9:15am-12noon.

Marlbrook Playgroup: St Luke's Church Hall, Braces Lane, Marlbrook, Bromsgrove. Monday/Thursday/Friday 9:30am-12noon.

Pippins Nursery Playgroup: Hanbury Village Hall, Carters Hill, Hanbury. Monday 9:30am-2.45pm. Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday 9:30am-12.30pm.

Playdays Pre-School: Baptist Church Hall, Ombersley Street, Droitwich Spa. Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:30am-12noon.

Ragamuffins Pre-School: The Barn Community Centre, New Chawson Lane, Droitwich Spa. Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:30am-12noon. Tuesday/Thursday 11:30am-2pm.

Ryland Centre Creche: Ryland Centre, New Road, Bromsgrove. Monday 11am-2pm. Wednesday 11am-2pm.

Salvation Army Pre-School: Salvation Army Hall, Ombersley Way, Droitwich Spa. Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:30am-12noon. Tuesday 12:15am-2:45pm.

St Godwald's Playgroup: St Godwald's Church Hall, Finstall Road, Bromsgrove. Tuesday-Friday 9:30am-12noon.

St John's Playgroup: St John's Church Hall, Kidderminster Road, Bromsgrove. Monday/Thursday 9:45am-12:15pm.

St Peter's Pre-School Playgroup: Winslow Vestry, St Peter's Church, Church Lane, off The Holloway, Droitwich Spa. Monday-Friday morning 9am-12noon,Monday-Thursday 12:15pm-2:45pm.

Sidemoor Pre-School: Toni Cooke, NewSong Church Hall, Broad Street, Bromsgrove (01527 836846). Mon-Fri 9.15-11.45am.

Sidemoor Playgroup: Ebenezer Church Hall, Broad Street, Sidemoor. Tue-Thu 9:30am-12noon. Tuesday 1pm-3pm.

Stoney Hill Playgroup: Baptist Church Hall, Ednall Lane, Bromsgrove. Tuesday-Friday 9.45am-12.15pm, (07890 409706 or 01527 832835).

Sugarbrook Playgroup: St Andrew's Church Hall, Lyttleton Avenue, Charford (07773 870867) - Mon-Fri 9.45am-12.15pm. (Supervisor - Mrs S White 07784 600407).

Sunshine Playgroup: Bentley Village Hall, Bentley, Bromsgrove. Tuesday/Thursday 9.15am-11.45am.

Under Fives Opportunity Nursery: Westlands Community Hall, Farmers Way, Westlands, Droitwich Spa. Tuesday/Thursday 9:15am-11:45am.

ROCKET SCIENCE:

Well almost - when children who attended the Activity Zone at Bromsgrove's Dolphin Centre helped to make a guy for Bonfire Night.