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We are unaware of any Playgroups which are planning to reopen in September. We’ll let you know as and when we get any updates.
We’ve got comprehensive lists of all our local Baby and Toddler Classes here. Please note that we are in the process of updating these sections in light of the ongoing situation – thighs are changing rapidly so please check direct with any class or group provider before you travel.
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🌟Echo Performing Arts, Alderley Edge
Echo Performing Arts Academy provides performing arts classes for ages 3 years upwards, at Festival Hall in Alderley Edge.
Lisa, who owns Echo, has over 18 years experience of teaching dance in schools and heading up performing arts departments. Having seen first-hand the incredible impact performing arts can have on children’s confidence, self-esteem and well-being she took the leap to found her own academy and can’t wait to welcome students in September! She’s put together a hugely talented team of teachers with a vast amount of knowledge and experience of performing arts – from leading theatre performers to vocal coaches.
Echo will be hosting preschool classes for little ones aged 3-4 and they sound fab! The children will develop an understanding of storytelling, creating, gestures, imaginative play and becoming a character. Through music the children will learn about rhythms, learn songs and create actions for those words. They’ll learn short routines and develop new skills such as coordination, balance and movement memory.
The lovely Lisa and her team can’t wait to welcome their students and will be teaching their pre school class every Thursday from 10-10.45 at Festival Hall, Alderley Edge.
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Please contact Lisa to book your little ones place – click here for contact form.
🌟Tumble Tots Macclesfield And Wilmslow
A lot of active classes, by their very nature, tend to cater for slightly older children who can walk or at least toddle. A firm favourite in the M mumbler household, Tumbletots classes however, start at 6 months. Tumbletots is based on the principles of gymnastics, having been founded by a former coach for the British Olympic Gymnastics team. Tumbletots uses equipment which the kids climb on, through and over and slide down, jump and roll around on. The classes are really relaxed and the children navigate the obstacle courses at their leisure and in any order they prefer with help from their parents and the many Tumbletots helpers on hand. The structure of the classes makes them a great way to meet other mums/dads and I’ve met a lot of lovely local parents whilst helping Mini Mumbler navigate the beam! Mini Mumbler absolutely loves his Tumbletots classes and has really flourished in confidence and agility since starting.
The lovely Megan and her team run weekly local Tumbletots baby and toddler gymnastics classes in Wilmslow and Macclesfield as well as one off Sunday classes and cant wait to welcome you back from 7th September!!
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🌟Tumble Tots Knutsford and Trafford
Jane runs Tumble Tots classes in Knutsford, Altrincham and Trafford – they’re the same high energy, great fun format as Macclesfield and Wilmslow (see listing above) – we’ve been along to a few of the Knutsford classes and Jane and her team have always made us feel really welcome – the Mini Mumblers love them!
The lovely Jane and her team run weekly local Tumbletots baby and toddler gymnastics classes in Knutsford and Trafford and are really excited to be able to welcome you back from 7th September!!
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🌟 Rhythm Time
Rhythm Time run classes daily throughout East Cheshire. Over 11,000 children enjoy Rhythm Time classes every week and its easy to see why! I took the eldest Mini Mumbler along to a preschool class which managed to be both educational and engaging and I was really impressed by how the class leaders managed to bring Mini Mumbler out of herself – she was singing (or howling) a solo by the end of the class! Rhythm Time run 4 courses – the Young Baby course is fairly unique in that it’s intended for new babies up until 6 months and is based on music, claiming to stimulate baby’s vision and hearing, promote deeper sleep, improve muscle tone, flexibility and circulation, introduce them to ‘tummy time’ and more.
There’s also an Older Baby course, Toddler Course and Pre School Course, all of which are age appropriate and aim to develop your little ones’ music skills and confidence as they go through the stages.
The Rhythm Time team can’t wait to get back to class and will be running classes at various venues from 14th September
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🌟My Babytime – Congleton and Holmes Chapel
My Babytime was founded in 2006 and since then has become a firm favourite with local parents, offering classes for little ones from birth to 5. Their Mission is to provide quality classes aimed at making your ‘babytime’ as special as it can be and they offer a huge range of classes including Baby Massage, Baby Yoga, New Parent Socials, Boogie Babies & Mini Movers Music classes, Baby Sign, Fun & Sign, Sing & Socials and Messy Play. Phew! The range of classes means that you can start your baby journey with them and continue throughout the early years – I know a lot of parents who have done just that and have made some lifelong friends along the way.
My Babytime have put together a comprehensive Schedule offering a variety of classes starting on 7th September – they can’t wait to get back to doing what they love and welcoming new and old faces.
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🌟Melody Mouse Holmes Chapel and Wilmslow
Melody Mouse music classes are a completely new type of pre school music class and the sound fab! They last for a full hour, with mixed age groups from walking upwards (so would be a good bet for those like me who have little ones of different ages to occupy!) and include music, movement, crafts, stories and refreshments! They will introduce your mini musician to classical music and the musical notation, (building your child’s own library of music that they are familiar with). There are PAYG options so there is no need to commit to a full term upfront, but if you choose to do this then the cost is reduced. I’ll be going along to a class with the Mini Mumblers in September so keep an eye on the website to see how we get on!
Melody Mouse are launching in Holmes Chapel with 2 classes on a Thursday morning – 9.30am and 10.45am. They will be starting to run classes in Wilmslow in the near future (once the venue has the necessary covid arrangements in place).
Jayne can’t wait to welcome you and your little ones to her Melody Mouse sessions in September and you can go along to try one out for just £2 using the code MMTRIAL. She’s also running a competition to WIN A TERM OF CLASSES ABSOLUTELY FREE (closing date 31st August) – head over to their Facebook page for more information (link below).
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Facebook (includes booking link and timetable details)
🌟Baby Massage with Siobhan at Mother Nature Sanctuary
Mother Nature Sanctuary is a gorgeous wellbeing Hub based in Bollington specialising in holistic health and wellbeing, owned by the lovely Siobhan. Every time I step foot inside I feel immediately calmer and more relaxed! They offer weekly wellbeing classes for parents and children from birth upwards and are delighted to be able to offer their hugely popular baby massage classes once again, which you can join in with either in person or online. Baby Massage is a great way to take a break from everything and just connect with your baby. The small class sizes and quiet, calm atmosphere also makes it an ideal way to make some ‘mummy friends’ – I loved my massage classes with the eldest Mini Mumbler and am still in touch with a couple of friends I made through doing them 4 years later!
Siobhan will be running her popular Baby Massage Classes both online and in person at the fabulous Mother Nature Sanctuary every Wednesday
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🌟Newborn Nurture, Baby Massage and Baby Yoga with Katie, Prestbury
Katie specialises in all things holistic and lovely for you and your little one! She has masses of experience and offers a variety of courses aimed at teaching you new skills to connect with and nurture your baby from birth. All of her classes are not only a lovely way to relax and bond with your new baby but are a great way for new mums to meet friends and socialise.
Newborn Nurture in the fourth trimester is for new parents who want to learn soothing and calming techniques with their new baby. It is a hands-on practical and learning course and over five weekly sessions you will discover how to read baby’s cues, how to swaddle correctly, how to calm colic, early massage and yoga moves, reflexology and much more.
Baby massage is a five week course learning how to massage baby from top to toe. You will learn how to use touch as a way to bond, calm and build brain connections. I was lucky enough to attend one of Katie’s massage classes with Baby Mumbler and it was lovely. Katie makes such an effort with the set up – ambient lighting, calming music etc – even the as-then-was notoriously grumpy Baby Mumbler stopped crying and started gurgling during the class!
Baby yoga is an ongoing course, using multi sensory activities to support your growing baby. It’s gentle, physical, fun and relaxing for both mum and baby. As well as the benefits yoga gives baby – better sleep, improved digestion and circulation to name a few – mums also benefit from the opportunity yoga gives them to relax and destress, and exercise some self care during the post natal period.
Katie can’t wait to get back to doing what she loves – meeting new mums and helping them nurture their little ones – and will be running weekly classes in Prestbury
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🌟 Baby Yoga with Saffron’s Yoga, Macclesfield
The lovely Saffron is a much loved and highly experienced yoga teacher offering yoga classes from pregnancy right the way through to postnatal, baby and beyond. Her hugely popular baby yoga classes are returning in September and spaces are filling up fast. To pop your name down on the waiting list contact Saffron (details below) – she’ll make you and your little one very welcome.
Saffron will be resuming her lovely baby yoga classes in Macclesfield from September and can’t wait to get back to doing what she loves
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Please contact Saffron to Book – you can email her at saff.harrison@gmail.com, message her on Facebook or call/text her on 01625 432997
🌟Children’s Centre Sessions
Some of our local Children’s Centres have released a series of outdoor events starting w/c 7rh September – details below –
Oakenclough and Poynton Children’s Centre
Buggy Walks at The Carrs, Wilmslow – Every Monday until 19th October 2020 – free but you need to register (visit the Centre’s Facebook Page for info)
Toddlers Talking and Walking Together – Every Tuesday until 20th October 2020 – free but you need to register (visit the Centre’s Facebook Page for info)
Welly Wednesdays – Every Wednesday until 21st October 2020 – free but you need to register (visit the Centre’s Facebook Page for info)
Outdoor Stay and Play – Every Thursday until 22nd October 2020 – free but you need to register (visit the Centre’s Facebook Page for info)
Congleton Children’s Centre
Buggy Walks at Congleton Park – Every Monday until 26th October 2020 – free but you need to register (visit the Centre’s Facebook Page for info)
Welly Walk at Congleton Park – Every Wednesday until 30th September 2020 – free but you need to register (visit the Centre’s Facebook Page for info)
Toddler Walk at Congleton Park – Every Tuesday until 29th September 2020 – free but you need to register (visit the Centre’s Facebook Page for info)
Ash Grove Children’s Centre
Buggy Walks at South Park, Macclesfield – Every Monday until 19th October 2020 – free but you need to register (visit the Centre’s Facebook Page for info)
Toddlers Talking and Walking Together at South Park, Macclesfield – Every Tuesday until 20th October 2020 – free but you need to register (visit the Centre’s Facebook Page for info)
Welly Wednesdays at South Park, Macclesfield- Every Wednesday until 21st October 2020 – free but you need to register (visit the Centre’s Facebook Page for info)
Outdoor Stay and Play – Every Thursday until 22nd October 2020 – free but you need to register (visit the Centre’s Facebook Page for info)
Sandbach Children’s Centre
Buggy Walks at Sandbach Park – Every Monday until 28th September 2020 – free but you need to register (visit the Centre’s Facebook Page for info)
Toddlers Walks at Sandbach Park – Every Tuesday until 29th September 2020 – free but you need to register (visit the Centre’s Facebook Page for info)
Welly Walks at Sandbach Park- Every Wednesday until 30th September 2020 – free but you need to register (visit the Centre’s Facebook Page for info)
🌟 Diddi Dance Congleton and Sandbach
Toddler dance classes
T: 07545 194639
🌟Tiny Talk
Baby and Toddler signing classes
Bollington and Macclesfield – T: 07941 904033
Knutsford and Northwich – T: 07968 110670
🌟 MumFit Chorley
Personal Training Sessions to which babies (non-moving) are welcome
T: 07736 061546
🌟 Outdoor Mum & Baby Dance, Bollington
Dance class for mums and babies – currently outdoors, plans for indoor classes too in September
T: 07921668058
🌟Turtle Tots Cheshire
Baby and toddler swimming classes
T: 07720 842190
🌟 Water Babies (Staffordshire)
Baby and toddler swimming classes
T: 01270 611111
🌟 Baby Sensory
Sensory classes for babies to 13 months
East Cheshire -07503 547083
South Cheshire – 07974 359980
🌟 Bloom Cheshire East
Sensory classes for babies in Homes Chapel, Congleton and Sandbach
T: 07784 363132
🌟8BY8 Football Coaching Poynton
Preschool football coaching
T: 07853 273578
🌟Puddle Ducks Mid Cheshire
Baby and toddler swimming classes
T: 01477 410080
🌟Sing and Sign Northwich, Knutsford and Winsford
Baby signing classes
T: 07793 007802
🌟Tots Gone Wild, Northwich
Outdoor Parent and Toddler Group
T: 07525 848999
🌟Baby Ballet Poynton
Ballet classes
T: 07399 472449
🌟 Rugbytots
Preschool rugby training
North Cheshire and Greater Manchester – T: 0345 313 3255
SE Cheshire and Staffordshire Moorlands – T: 0345 313 6720
Mid Cheshire, North Shropshire and Wrexham – 03453136705
🌟 Pram Fit, Congleton
Exercise classes for mums and buggies held in Astbury Mere, Congleton – reopening in October
T: 07803 245590
🌟 Little Strikers at Wilmslow Football Academy
Outdoor Football Coaching from 18 months (you can just turn up. no need to book)
T: 07792 791382
🌟 Baby Yoga and Tots Outdoor Yoga, Craft and Adventure Classes with Omazing Kids Yoga and Mindfulness. Congleton
Baby yoga classes and tots outdoor yoga, nature trails, fun and mindfulness classes.
T: 07809 280341
Baby Massage Classes.
T: 07368 376924
🌟Cheshire Swim, Nantwich, Trentham and Newcastle
Baby and toddler swim classes.
T: 07392 945558
🌟Gruff Outdoor Learning
Outdoor sessions on the farm.
T: 07729 825082
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