Playgroups and classes
Wakefield and the surrounding areas are a fantastic place for bringing up children and there is plenty going on children.
Below is a list of all the local playgroups and drop in clinics throughout the week and also details of all the children’s activities classes available across our area. Please contact the organisers directly if you would like to find out further information or to confirm class times or costs.
If you know of any other classes or groups which are not already listed, then please contact us here. Basic listings are free. ’Featured’ listings are £10 per month. For our full advertising rates then please click here.
@West Yorkshire Theatre Dance Centre WYTDC
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 4-4.45pm
Friday mornings 10.15-11am
Saturday’s 8.45-9.30am and 10-10.45am.
please enquire if you are interested in a Monday morning 10.20-11.05am class.
Attending a class at our Ballerina School, whether Mummy & Me or Nursery Dance, you are guaranteed a magical time! Twirl like a Princess, fly like a Fairy, march like a Soldier and much, much more….through our unique programmes, together you’ll enjoy the health, physical and social benefits of the basic fundamentals of ballet and dance in a nurturing, safe, positive environment.
Ballerina School provides a studio where every child can build their confidence, musicality, balance and co-ordination. This is achieved through creative and artistic development, drawing from the children’s imaginations and honed into basic Dance and Classical Ballet technique.
We invite parents in to watch the first class so that you can see what we do and help settle your child if needs be! It’s a great way for you to meet the teacher and get a feel for us as a dance school!
Call: 01924 266 374
“I can’t praise Jo Jingles enough for the way it has encouraged James to enjoy music since he started his first class at 8 months old. Now, at 4, he is familiar with percussion instruments and rhythm, loves singing and playing, and has performed in 2 concerts (at Wakefield Theatre Royal)! Jo Jingles classes are full of musical knowledge, setting the children on the path to discovering their own musical interests.” Charlotte Michael
New for January 2017!
Magical Music classes that gives children a gentle introduction to music. The classes are focused towards helping children to explore their creativity, develop co-ordination and social skills whilst building their confidence. Action songs, props, percussion instruments and games are a few of the ways we explore different themes each week.
Our parties and workshops stimulate children through activities like those of our classes, though here the sessions can be tailored for a specific group or occasion.
Every one of our sessions is carefully crafted to maintain even the youngest child’s attention, whilst developing their social skills but most of all having fun.
Tuesday @St Joseph’s Hall, Santingly Lane, New Crofton WF4.
9:45am 2+yrs
10:45am 9mths-2yrs
Tuesday @Happy Days Play Centre, Denby Dale Road, WF2
1:00pm 9mths – 4yrs
Wednesday @ Barnabas Rooms at St Paul’s Church Walton WF2
9:30am 3-9mths
10:30am 9mths -2yrs
11:30am 2yrs+
Friday @ Crigglestone Village institute, High Street Crigglestone WF4
9:30am 3mths-9mths
10:30am 9mths-2yrs
11:30am 2yrs+
For your free taster session contact Nadine 07791655083, or email nadine@minimaestro.co.uk
Fridays upstairs @ Ossett Trinity Centre
5 Week Baby Yoga Course 9:30-10:30am
Mini Yoga is a fun action packed class full of stretches & yoga poses for baby all done to nursery rhymes & songs, with simple stretches & exercises for you done with your baby turning them into games. You receive a yoga manual & cd, all sessions have refreshments provided with time to socialise, sensory toys and lights & magic bubbles.
5 Week Baby Massage 10:40-11:40am
In Mini Massage you learn a full body massage routine with reflexology points, wind & colic relief routine, teething & congestion moves along with promoting sleep & much more. You receive a massage manual & organic cold pressed oil to take home and be able to start massage with your baby straight away. All sessions have refreshments provided with time to socialise, sensory toys, lights, tummy time materials and more.
Both of these courses are currently only £30 each!
5 Week Mini Groovers Course 11:50am-12:35pm
Mini Groovers is a fun action music class filled with movement to music, a groovy song of the week, finger puppets, instruments, ribbon sticks, parachute games, lights and much more. Refreshments are provided every week and its only £25.
Click here for further class information, dates/times and to book your place
or contact nicolamurray@minimetime.co.uk
***Wakefield MUMbler Recommends***
Tuesdays and Fridays
Baby Can Dance the award winning ultimate pre school activity. The class is a dance and movement to music pre school activity for children age 12m – 3 1/2 years. We dance to fantastic music, a great atmosphere and importantly pay attention to detail with our child development key stages offering a FREE award system for continuous monitored development.
This session is amazing, you will enjoy this class as a family. We love the positive learning experience that the children will have each week with music we all love.
For up to date class information click here to visit the website
Sam Owen-Smith
07495 856 993
sam.mbcd@gmail.com
Classes are payable in 5 week blocks in order to reserve your child’s place. Sessions are popular so to maintain your place contact Sam Owen-Smith Managing MBCD Leader and Business Manager.
At Puddle Ducks, our highly trained and qualified teachers are experts at identifying children’s levels of ability and adapting activities to the individual, nurturing confidence and encouraging natural ability.
Our lessons are taught in specially selected pools with limited class sizes.
Classes incorporate rhyme (our bespoke songs have been written by professional musicians) and movement based on extensive child development research.
Our programmes and teacher training are continuously developed in the latest techniques, ensuring our teaching standards remain the highest.
Our Swimming Programmes
We run three core swimming programmes. Each is tailor-made to give your child confidence in the water and to teach them the technique to grow and become strong swimmers.
Baby & Pre-school (for babies and children aged 0-4 years)
Swim Academy (for children aged 4-10 years)
Aquanatal (for mums-to-be)
Price info
Classes are booked and paid in cycles of 10 lessons (there may be holidays in between)
£20 off by quoting MUMbler on your first booking for new customers (not valid for aquanatal classes)
Local classes
Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School
Barnsley Road,
Sandal,
Wakefield
WF2 6AS.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
9.30am Kickers (15 months to 2.5 years)
10am Splashers (6 to 15 months)
11am Floaties (birth to 6 months)
11:30am Little Dippers (2 to 5 years)
Newhall Farm Private Pool
70 Wakefield Road,
GrangeMoor,
Wakefield
WF4 4BG.
Monday
10am Little Dippers (2 to 5 years)
10.30am Floaties (birth to 6 months)
11am Kickers (15 months to 2.5 years)
11.30am Splashers (6 to 15 months)
12pm Little Dippers (2 to 5 years)
4pm – 6pm Swim Academy classes (4-10years)
Tuesday
10am Kickers (15 months to 2.5 years)
10.30am Little Dippers (2 to 5 years)
11am Splashers (6 to 15 months)
11.30am Dippers (advanced 2 to 5 years)
Wednesday
10am Little Dippers (2 to 5 years)
10:30am Splashers (6 to 15 months)
11.00am Kickers (15 months to 2.5 years)
11.30am Floaties (birth to 6months)
4pm – 6:30pm Swim Academy classes (4-10years)
Thursday
10am Splashers (6 to 15 months)
10.30am Floaties (birth to 6 months)
11am Splashers (6 to 15 months)
11.30am Kickers (15 months to 2.5 years)
Friday
11.30am Little Dippers (2 to 5 years)
1pm Floaties (birth to 6 months)
2pm Splashers (6 to 15 months)
2.30am Kickers (15 months to 2.5 years)
Saturday
9.30am Little Dippers (2 to 5 years)
10am Little Dippers (2 to 5 years)
10.30am Kickers (15 months to 2.5 years)
11am Kickers (15 months to 2.5 years)
11.30am Splashers (6 to 15 months)
12.30pm Floaties
1pm Splashers
1.30pm Little Dippers
2pm Little Dippers
2.30pm Kickers
3pm Floaties
St Wilfrid’s School
Cutsyke Road,
Featherstone,
Wakefield
WF7 6BD
Sunday
2.30pm little Dippers (2 to 5 years)
3.00pm Little Dippers and Kickers (2 to 5 years) (15 months to 2.5 years)
3.30pm Splashers and Little Dippers (6 to 15 months) (2 to 5 years)
4.00pm Splashers and Kickers (6 to 15 months) (15 months to 2.5 years)
4.30pm Dippers and Little Dippers (advanced 2 to 5 years) (2 to 5 years)
5.00pm Little Dippers (2 to 5 years)
***Wakefield Mumbler Recommends***“I’d done baby massage at my local children’s centre with my first and I stopped going after a couple of weeks because I found the group to be a bit of a clique. As a new mum, I really didn’t enjoy going, my baby cried most of the time so that was it. This time around I wanted to try again, we moved to Wakefield a couple of years ago and my experience has been completely different. Corinna takes time to plan out her sessions even down to the seating plan so that no one is left out. I’m more relaxed and so is my baby. There’s cake too, which is always a winner!” Heather, Wakefield Mumbler January 2018
Hi, I’m Lauren and I’ve been running Rhythm Time classes since September 2008. Prior to this, I was a Primary teacher specialising in Early Years.
I’m a mum of three boys and that’s how I discovered Rhythm Time. I saw how much my children enjoyed the well
structured, fun sessions, gaining confidence, listening skills and sense of Rhythm as they went. I also enjoyed them as a parent. As a result, I was inspired to have a career change, working with two things I love- children and music.
These days I have a number of classes throughout Wakefield and South Leeds support by excellent teachers.
I’m not the only one who loves Rhythm Time classes, our families are always telling us how much they enjoy Rhythm Time
‘Rhythm time has been absolutely amazing for both me and my daughter. We have been going since she was 12 weeks and she is now 17months! I have met wonderful friends and it allows my daughter to come out of her shell (she’s a little shy!) in a kind and nurturing environment. Cannot recommend it enough and hope to be doing it for many more months!’ Thanks Lauren and Michelle.
For more information contact Lauren, 07725 574 900 or rhythmtime.lauren@gmail.com
Alternatively, visit my page on the Rhythm Time website
or my Facebook page
Are you a mum looking for a gentle, relaxed class to attend?Baby massage is a great opportunity to equip yourself with a useful mummies toolbox to use from birth and all the way through childhood.
And it’s not just baby massage that we learn.
In addition to ancient baby massage strokes, we learn yoga inspired poses and reflexology in our 5-week courses.
Baby massage supports your babies physical and emotional development and is thought to boost your little one’s immune system!
It can also aid colic, teething pain, improve sleep, aid early learning and improve motor skills.
It’s an ideal class to meet other mums, be nurtured and receive support from a practical, relaxed qualified health visitor, nurse and infant massage instructor.
Weaning Advice
Curious about baby led weaning but not sure it’s for you and your baby?
Frightened that your little one may choke?
Feeling pressured by friends and family to use purees?
Come to one of our 2-hour workshops and we will provide you with all the info you need to confidently wean your baby.
See Siobhan’s website www.tinystrides.co.uk to find your local workshop.
Regular Sessions
Monday
@Woolley Grange, Barnsley S75 5
10:30am
Friday
@Glasshoughton Centre, Castleford
10:30am
Contact her directly through facebook or email info@tinystrides.co.uk for special Wakefield Mumbler discounts!
Call: 01226 387 883
@St Wilfred’s Catholic High School
Tuesday-Friday 6:15pm-8:15pm
Saturday 12:30-4pm
Sunday 9-11:30am
@Ossett Academy
Monday4:30-7:30pm
Tuesday 4-7pm
Sunday 4-6pm
Aquastar swimming school is a local family run business, we are an ASA swim school member.
We provide a calm and relaxed environment where your child can learn to swim or improve their technique. All our swimming instructors are qualified to ASA level 2 standard with over 100 years combined teaching experience.
You can feel secure in the knowledge that they are in safe hands and learning from the experts
Contact Scott 07990538516
Fridays 9:30-11am
@Sunbeam, 9-11 Lupset Cresent
Come along and join us for fun activities for you and your baby. For children aged 0-18 months
Call: Zara 01924 302333
Fridays 1:30-3pm Term Time Only
@Balne Lane Community Centre
This is a Baby Group for children aged 0-18 months. Join us for fun activities for you and your baby.
Call: Zara 01924 302333
***Wakefield MUMbler Recommends***
Welcome to Cloud9 – your local voluntary run community Playgroup in Ossett. Cloud9 aims to provide a fun, safe, stimulating and homely environment for all the family. It is run by a group of Early Years Practioners who have qualifications ranging from level 3 to level 6 in childcare. Whether you need an hour out of the house with the little ones, or looking for a local mums & tots group or even somewhere to celebrate a special birthday, Cloud9 can help!
We love meeting new families so come and pop in for a cuppa and even some home made baked goodies.
open Tuesday -Friday 9am-3pm £3 per child (£2 for additional siblings) Discounts for childminders
Weekends private bookings and parties only
Shop and drop is 90mins for £4.50 we can do it any day and time as long as we have preferably 1 weeks notice.
Call: 07548 498 377 or 07549 278 225
Pre School Music Classes in Central Wakefield.
Fridays
9:45-10:25am Off We Go 3-7 year olds
10:45-11:25am On The Move walking-3 year olds
@The Springs, Wakefield , WF1
Screen Acting Classes
‘Sparks’ for 3-7 yr olds 4-5pm Fridays
Classes for 8-16 yr olds 5-7pm Mondays and Fridays
Adult Classes also running
Classes for Children with additional needs coming soon, please call to enquire.
@Saville Road Industrial Park, Castleford
Call: Carl 07584 671 844
Bonjour! My name is Kerryann and I run fun, interactive French classes and clubs for children aged 18 months-11 years in the Wakefield area.
Everyone gets A FREE TASTER so why not come along and join in the fun?
We use songs, stories, games and drama to bring the language to life and inspire our young learners.
Classes also running and available for nurseries, childminders and schools (EYFS,KS1,KS2).
To book your FREE TASTER, please call: 07841 763 880
Weds 5.00-5.30pm Ages 3-7yrs Bevin Close, Outwood
Weds 5.30-6.15pm Ages 7-11yrs Bevin Close, Outwood
Thurs 2.15-2.45pm Ages 18m- 4 yrs The Cluntergate Centre, Horbury
Thurs 4.30-5.00pm Ages 3-7yrs The Cluntergate Centre, Horbury
Friday 1.00-1.30pm Ages 18m-4yrs The Methodist Church Hall, Altofts
Friday 1.30-2.10pm Ages 18 m -4yrs St.John’s, Central Wakefield (Followed by A Cuppa and a Chatter)
Fridays 10am
Playgroup @Walton Village Hall Friday at 10.00
***Recommended by a MUMbler***
“I went to with my little boy last Fri. It was really well run with drinks & snacks for children and you get a brew and biccie which is always a bonus ;-/. Its £2.” SBB Jan 2017
Our sporting activities and games are specifically designed to engage children and allow them to explore and experiment with movement and sporting skills.
Our classes focus on:
✔ Safe, fun and engaging activities
✔ Building confidence through game activities
✔ Encourages social interaction
✔ Body management skills agility, balance, coordination etc
✔ Locomotion skills: run, jump, skip, hop etc
✔ Object control skills: catch, throw etc
Classes
Mondays 9:30-10:30
South Ossett Baptist Church, WF5 0HA
Tuesdays 9:30-10:30
Dimplewell Lodge Hotel, WF5 8JX
Fridays 9:30-10:30
Trinity Centre, WF5 9DW
Email:info@funtasticuk.org
Parent and Toddler sessions
You and your toddlers have the full use of the park without older kids so they have more space and can play as they learn, building confidence at their own pace. There are other toddlers around too so it’s good to mix.
Toddlers must be over 18 months but under 5 years and accompanied by an adult. One adult can accompany up to two toddlers
TERM TIMES EVERY: Mon & Wed 10:00 | Tue & Fri 13:00 | Sat 09:00
HOLIDAY TIMES EVERY: Sat 09:00
P&T THEMED SPECIALS: last Friday of every month 10:00 & 13:00 – TERM & HOLIDAYS
Gym Joeys 18mnths-4years
Gym Joeys is exciting, accessible and inclusive promoting an active and healthy lifestyle whilst developing fundamental motor skills in movement and coordination.
The sessions are delivered by fully qualified gym coaches, Thornes Park Athletics Stadium.
Booking is essential 01924 302385.
£4.50 per session [Block payments for 10 sessions]
Fridays 9.30 – 10.30am
Netherton Village Hall, Netherton
We also have lots of options for your children’s nursery and school such as after school clubs and a fully accredited KS2 PPA course.
Email Amy: kirklees@lingotot.com
@Factor House, Church Street Ossett
Tuesday Mini Movers
Our Mini Movers session introduces a variety of dance styles including Ballet, Modern and Freestyle, to create a fun, energetic and imaginative movement class for any young dancer. 2-2:30pm, 3-4yrs, £2.50 per session
Friday Early Years
Capture your child’s imagination whilst developing their social skills and movement through song and dance! 10-11am (including time for refreshments and play) 18mths-3years, £4 per session.
Call: 07944 130 916
Mon-Fri
Massage your baby in a relaxed, friendly setting. Learn to help babies to relax, how to relieve wind, constipation and massage also helps babies to sleep better.
Classes are of 5 or 6 parents and from my home in Ossett, Wakefield.
It is also a lovely way to meet other parents in a relaxed atmosphere too.
Please contact me to see when the next group is starting. Baby Massage is from 3 weeks onwards.
Other classes available include Baby Yoga, Baby Reflexology, and Sing and Sign.
Call: Anne-Marie 01924 278461 or 07956266144
Baby Weigh & Play at Xplore
Weigh & Play is a baby self-weigh and measuring service offered by Xplore suitable for babies up to 18 months old.
Grade III ISO 9001:2015 accredited weighing scales and measuring mat are provided in a private area for a parent/guardian to weigh and measure their baby. A member of the Xplore team is on hand to help with the process and to complete your baby record book.
Visit as often as you want – the service is available every Wednesday and Friday between 9:30 and 10:30.
There is a £5 joining fee which includes:
MONDAY
Gravity Trampoline Parks: Parent and Toddler Session, 10:00 – 11:00. £5-6 per person.
Volcano Falls Adventure Golf: Parent & Toddler Session, 11:00 – 13:00. £7.50 per adult. child goes free.
Xplore Soft Play: Tots Session, 10:30 – 14:30 / Mini Maestros session at 10:00, 10:45 & 11:30*
TUESDAY
Christchurch Xscape: 1st Steps Toddler Group, 9:30 – 11:00. Ages 0 – 5. Free stay and play.
Gravity Trampoline Parks: Parent and Toddler Session, 13:00-14:00. £5-6 per person.
Xplore Soft Play: My Baby Can Dance sessions at 10:30 & 11:30*/ Tots, 10:30 – 14:30
Volcano Falls Adventure Golf: Parent & Toddler Session, 11:00 – 13:00. £7.50 per adult, pre-school toddler goes free. Term time only.
WEDNESDAY
Gravity Trampoline Parks: Parent and Toddler Session, 10:00-11:00. £5-6 per person.
Xplore Soft Play: Tots Session, 10:30 – 14:30
Volcano Falls Adventure Golf: Parent & Toddler Session, 11:00 – 13:00. £7.50 per adult. child goes free.
THURSDAY
Snozone: Sno-play, 10:15 – 10:45. 1 adult goes free & free drink for child. £4.99. For ages 2+ (May – Sept: 11:15 – 11:45)
Sweatshop: 3K jog/walk group, buggy-friendly route & safe for youngsters. 10:30.
Volcano Falls Adventure Golf: Parent & Toddler Session, 11:00 – 13:00. £7.50 per adult. child goes free.
Xplore Soft Play: Tots Session, 10:30 – 14:30 / Bunny Hops sessions at 09:30 & 10:30*
FRIDAY
Christchurch Xscape: Coffee Morning, 11:00 – 14:00 / Support Group for Parents of Twins, 11:00 – 13:00.
Gravity Trampoline Parks: Parent and Toddler Session, 13:00 – 14:00. Plus, themed session on the last Friday of the month, 10:00 – 11:00 & 13:00 – 14:00. £5 – 6 per person.
Volcano Falls Adventure Golf: Parent & Toddler Session, 11:00 – 13:00. £7.50 per adult. child goes free.
Xplore Soft Play: Tots Session, 10:30 – 14:30 / Mini Maestros sessions at 13:00 & 13:45
Plus, kids can play while you take in the views of the snow slope in Snozone. Find the soft play area in the Snobar on the first floor.
