Joint Sponsored Blog 2024 from the groups below
Lots of regular classes and playgroups will be starting back up again for a new term but we wanted to highlight some NEW things that are going in September too for your children, from newborn to teenagers. Listed below are the groups, businesses and activities that have something NEW to offer and wanted to let you know.
Have a look below and contact the providers directly if you want to book in with them or try them out.
Baby massage is a wonderful way to connect baby and parent. I am a Dermatology Nurse of 30 years’ experience, sports massage therapist and new Grandmother, wanting to share and encourage touch techniques to enhance baby well-being in a relaxing and comfortable environment.
The massage sessions will last approximately 30 mins, and babies will have their own personal island with nursery rhymes and music to complement their experience. Quiet areas will be available if baby needs a break, with provision for nappy changing. At the end of the session there will be time to mingle over a cup of tea/ coffee and a piece of cake.
Sessions will run in 5 week blocks with themes at different times of the year (opportunity to dress up and photos). You will receive a baby bag containing handouts with massage techniques to enjoy at home, massage oil, certificate and parent gift.
Message/ telephone if you would like to book! Look forward to meeting you.
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Baby Sensory offers a world full of exciting experiences which gives everyone a wonderful sense of well-being. Activities and experiences vary weekly, there is always something new. Offering a complete approach to learning and sensory development, our programme is designed to stimulate, educate and provide precious memories during the all-important first year of life. ‘We’ve done the research; so you can enjoy the fun.’
NEW in September 2024: We are extremely excited to be collaborating with Pinkfong, the creators of Baby Shark, to bring you our new Baby Shark Plan! We will be diving down into the ocean and exploring the Great Barrier Reef.
Want to try a few sessions before committing to a longer block? You can! For a limited time we are offering a three week trial in our Baby Sensory classes. Three classes gives you a great opportunity to really experience the classes and see the vast range of activities, themes and all the fun the sessions have to offer.
Baby Sensory and Hello Baby Classes are held at:
* Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Road, York YO23 1BW – Mondays
* Haxby Memorial Hall, 16 The Village, Haxby YO32 3HT – Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Please see https://www.babysensory.com/york/ for course dates, bookings, and availability for our current classes to get your Baby Sensory journey started!
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NEW Haxby Baby Group.
At Headlands Primary School from 9am-11am on Friday Mornings.
A Great place to meet new parents and let the babies play and explore.
Suitable for babies 0-6 months
Book Online
Join Our Community! Don’t miss our Baby Hub Coffee Mornings, perfect for parents with babies aged 0-12 months. Enjoy free tea, coffee, and a warm, nurturing environment every Tuesday from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm (term time only). No booking necessary—everyone is welcome!
At The Little Gym, we’re more than just a gym. We’re a place where children can grow, learn, and have a blast!
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NEW Returning To Work Group Coaching Workshop
A workshop for everyone currently on Maternity leave! Because Mothers endure so much stress and worry about going back to work after maternity leave.
The group workshop will be a mix of practical information and insights, a whole load of tips and techniques to help you at this transitional time, along with supportive coaching tools to really boost your self-confidence and resilience so you can feel more positive about heading back to work. For women at any point on their maternity leave, or even if you’re back at work already and finding it tough – this workshop will really help you. All the details here.
NEW Baby Massage Course now on Bishopthorpe Road / South Bank area of York
My gorgeous Baby Massage Courses are coming to the Bishy Road! Join these super-friendly and welcoming classes. A calm morning in your week, for you and your baby to connect. Massage is a wonderful and special gift that you can share with your baby, they naturally crave skin contact. Touch is your baby’s most developed sense at birth and through it you can communicate love, security and trust to your baby immediately. It can help calm and soothe babies, ease colic and constipation, and lots more amazing benefits. You also get a proper cup of coffee and time to meet & chat with other lovely new mothers too, in a friendly, supportive space. All the details here .
Come along to our new informal get together for new and expectant parents at Dringhouses Library! Tuesdays starting 17th September 2024, 11am – 12.30pm.
Meet other parents and parents-to-be, chat and have a cuppa, let your babies have a wriggle, and share the amazing demanding experience of parenthood.
All welcome – sleeping babies, smelly babies, crying babies, dribbly babies, exhausted parents. Free! Just drop in.
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📞 01904 552 674
Gentle Beginnings is starting new parent and baby groups at Osbaldwick Montessori nursery.
These are calm, supportive friendly groups.7. mums/dads max with babies from 6 weeks to walking.
Saturdays 10-11.30 starting Mid September 2024. Please enquire for a place.
A Gentle Beginning is based on up to date infant research and the long experience of respectful care of babies and understanding of natural motor progression from the Pikler Institute, Hungary.
In these ongoing weekly groups we Find new orientation balance support and friendship as parents whilst respecting your child’s needs of safety, security daily rhythm, sensory protection, warmth and peace.
Have time in a calm supportive environment to give loving focused attention to observing each child’s unique personality, needs for relationship and time for self-initiated exploration.
Experience a nourishing setting equipped with simple toys.
Make new friends.
Dorothy Marlen, early childhood educator and Pikler pedagogue has 16 years experience of running these very popular groups.
“Thank you so much for your presence, care and guidance over the past 14 months. I have had such a lovely time and learnt loads. The effects and memories of this group will stay with me for years to come!”
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The Place in Sanderson House (Westfield area/Chapelfields) now has Baby Weighing scales available at its Tuesday Stay and Play sessions!
Come along with your little one to our FREE Stay and Play on Tuesdays between 9am-10.30am. Keep track of your baby’s weight, play together or just stop by for a cuppa. The Place team will be able to offer support with weighing and recording weights. Please get in touch if you have any questions.
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📞 01904 325748
Why not try something new with your Toddler this September? Come and join our activity classes with lots of fun and adventure. Perfect way to try something new, meet new friends and have lots of new adventures. With a different theme and equipment each week, we aim to be the highlight of your week!
Suitable for Toddlers from 13 months – 5 years. Create special memories with your toddlers with a combination of soft play, bouncy castles, tunnels for the first half of the session, followed by music, dance, imaginative play, balloons and bubbles.
Toddler Sense introduces a whole new world of adventure for toddlers and children. Great music, great equipment and great new ideas! Every week introduces a whole new adventure. New themes for this term include Space Adventures, Trains, Magic Shows, Fireworks and our very popular Spooky Wooky Halloween Special! The main emphasis is on mobility, excitement and adventure in this fast-moving, action-packed programme.
A number of classes running on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays in York.
Please visit www.toddlersense.com/york to book on.
Mondays: Melodie Park, Clifton Moor
Thursdays: Haxby Memorial Hall, Haxby
Fridays: St James the Deacon Church Hall, Woodthorpe
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Join us for a new term at Phonics with Robot Reg classes as we start afresh with all of our letter sounds.
NEW for this term – HOME EDUCATION SESSION!
If you have a child who is between 5-7 years and is beginning their phonics learning through home education or flexi-schooling, these new sessions are for them! Introducing age appropriate phonics, we cover letter sounds, including digraphs, plus applying this knowledge into early reading and writing. All through fun, energetic and hands on learning styles with ideas for following up at home.
The MINIS CLASS, for children aged 12-36 months, is perfect if you have a little one who would love to have some fun, whilst encouraging speech and communication, pronunciation and early social skills.
The PRESCHOOL CLASS, for children aged 3-5 years old, gently introduces letter sounds through engaging, fun activities. Perfect as a confidence boost in the run up to starting school, as we focus on the key skills of listening for sounds and orally blending words with our mascot, Robot Reg!
The grown-ups can learn about phonics alongside their little ones too!
Limited spaces are still available!
Classes run on a Monday or Thursday in Wigginton, Tuesday in Clifton Moor and Friday in Copmanthorpe
Alternatively sign up to my waiting list to be notified of spaces in fully booked classes.
New for September: New timetable!
We’re thrilled to unveil our new and improved schedule for September 2024 at The Little Gym! Whether you’re a returning member or considering joining us for the first time, there’s something for everyone. Click here to view the updated schedule and reserve your child’s spot today— our popular classes fill up fast! Register your interest here.
Why Choose The Little Gym?
Our engaging gymnastics classes for children aged 4 months to 12 years are the perfect way to keep your child active while they learn new skills, make friends, and have loads of fun in our purpose-built, air-conditioned facility. Plus, with exclusive member benefits, your child will get even more out of their experience.
Exclusive Member Perks:
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Wild Things Explorers – outdoor play for families, nestled in a small wooded area in the heart of York’s South Bank area, is an urban oasis for outdoor exploration.
Autumn is around the corner and Wild Things Explorers will be starting in September ready for autumn.
What is Wild Things Explorers? It’s a group for families with children aged approximately 18 months to 4 years. We meet to play outdoors, learn new things about nature, become a little more aware of nature and to have a lot of fun!
Where? At Wild Things’ site, in the grounds of Millthorpe School (just off Scarcroft Rd, and 5 mins from Bishy Road)
When? Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 10.15-11.30am
How much? £10 for first child – £5 for siblings – £8 for Inclusive Access ticket (for families feeling the pinch right now)
St Nicks has two outdoorsy sessions restarting this September!
Nature Tots forest fun
Pre-school Forest School sessions aimed at getting out into nature with your little one whatever the weather. Each session starts with a story, then we’ll be learning all about nature through play, crafts and other activities. Each session will explore a different part of nature on the reserve and discover who’s living around us!
The sessions run in blocks to enable children to build community and give children time to benefit from long term regular sessions. Each session ends with hot chocolate around the campfire.
Dates: 13th Sept, 20th Sept, 27th Sept, 4th October, 11th October, 18th October 2024
Time: 1:15pm – 2:30pm
Cost: 6 sessions for £30, £6.50 per session. Free places for those on low income.
Book here.
Nature Adventurers monthly sessions (age 0-11 years)
Join our qualified Forest School Practitioner as we explore the nature around us through games, activities and adventures. These sessions are a great way for the whole family to get outdoors whatever the weather and observe the changing seasons. Activities include den-building, foraging, campfire cooking, woodland crafts, tool use, storytelling and lots more.
Dates: Saturdays 14th Sept, 9th Nov, 14th Dec, 8th Feb, 8th March
Time: 10am – 12pm
Cost: £7.50, Free places for those on low income
Book here.
Fun interactive worship for the whole family, now every other Saturday at St. James the Deacon Church.
Join in with an interactive retelling of a Bible story, showcase your best moves as we dance to the catchiest songs and have fun taking part in a range of related activities and games, from crafts to competitive speed challenges!
Toddler activities and messy play also available for our littlest ones!
Every session ends with prayer and a meal for all to share together.
No booking necessary, just come along and enjoy the fun!
Follow our Facebook Page for up to date info and announcements.
All free, donations welcome.
Alternate Saturdays from 14th September, 3-5pm
St. James the Deacon Church, Sherringham Drive, Woodthorpe, YO24 2SE
*Let us know in advance of any dietary requirements*
Contact Nicola on for any further details.
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York Swimming Academy is one of York’s leading swimming lesson providers and is dedicated to delivering high quality swimming lessons for great value for money!
We are super excited to announce an additional venue for our lessons – GOOSEWOOD HOLIDAY PARK! From September, our lessons will now take place at Carr Junior School, New Earswick Swimming Pool, Stamford Bridge, Queen Margaret’s School (Escrick) and Goosewood!
We’ve added BRAND NEW CLASSES across some of these venues and new customers can benefit from our AMAZING INTRODUCTORY OFFER – 50% OFF your first month of lessons and receive a FREE WELCOME PACK!
Children can start in our ‘Discovery Ducklings’ classes from new-born before progressing to our Learn to Swim Program from 4yrs old. We implement Swim England’s Learn to Swim Framework, an all-inclusive programme designed to take the non-swimmer from his or her first splash to full competence in the pool. The framework has clear progressions between each stage and children are awarded a variety of certificates on their journey to becoming fully competent. We believe a fun learning environment is the most effective so your child/ren are guaranteed to have a good time whilst learning a lifelong skill!
Spaces are available now for an immediate start! Check our website here for available days and times and then get in touch with us via the details below to redeem the introductory offer!
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📞 01904 891 845
New classes in September!
Come and experience our wonderful classes and find out why we have been voted the best baby and toddler swimming class for six years running. Classes run 7 days a week across York, Hull & East Yorkshire.
We want every child to love swimming, respect the water and swim beautifully. That’s why our standards are the highest and our approach is unique.
Puddle Ducks is committed to building a national programme of baby and child swimming that leads naturally to graceful and efficient swimming for older children. Many of our team are parents who have taken their babies through the Puddle Ducks programme. We are all passionate about the positive benefits that early swimming can offer and especially the carefully structured, musical programme that Puddle Ducks has developed.
Our Swim Academy programme teaches primary-school children up to the age of 10 to swim beautifully and efficiently, as well as developing essential water safety and lifesaving skills. Our classes are fun, lively, and exciting to help your child stay engaged and challenged in the water. Bookings can be made directly on our website, or by contacting our friendly office team on 01904 934 646.
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Pure Swim Have a fabulous NEW VENUE in York this September- The Novotel on Fishergate.
Pure Swim is an independent swim school from birth through to 12 yrs of age with individual children being the heart of our practice. Lessons are fun, gentle and adapted to suit individuals, and this is made possible through small class sizes and experienced teachers. The Novotel Pool has had a complete rebuild and is absolutely stunning it also features:
We have a Special offer on our Baby lessons:
🌊 Poolside Changing
🌊 Warm pool 29-31 degrees
🌊 Discount in the restaurant/Bar for our clients
🌊 Free parking
🌊 Walking distance from the city centre
We have lessons for Babies, Toddlers and Pre-schoolers on the following Mornings:
🌊 Monday 10-12
🌊 Wednesday 10-12
🌊 Friday 10-12
Our lessons have:
🌊 small class sizes
🌊 Teacher in the pool
🌊 Special Novotel half term offer of 7 weeks for £75p
Contact us via Facebook or Instagram or email [email protected]
New Youth Theatre class opening in Heslington!
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📞 01904 492998 / 07309 880805
York Dance Works offer fun and friendly dance classes near the centre of York, with qualified and ex-industry professional teachers helping everyone reach their full potential, for a dance career, or a lifelong hobby, fitness or even to train to be a dance teacher.
We offer dance classes for children and adults, and all ages and abilities are welcome, we have regular examination sessions with the IDTA and we love to perform so take every opportunity to be on stage !
Start your dance journey now in Ballet, Tap, Freestyle Jazz, Ballroom and Street. New classes starting in September. First class is free!
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📞 07821 765422
We’re starting to look forward to September and wanted to remind everyone our regular Youth Groups and Services start up on the 10th, 11th and 12th September 2024. Details of the sessions are on the image above.
‘Community Ties’ is a funded project led by the youth team at Oaken Grove, Haxby. It aims to engage young people with the wider community of Haxby and Wigginton.
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From Thursday 12th September, Holy Redeemer Church on Boroughbridge Road, York will be running an after-school Brick Church event each week until 5pm.
This is a FREE event – refreshments will be available. Donations of bricks appreciated!
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Blog last updated 29th August 2024.
