Making Sparks

28/09/2026

🍂 Explore the Deep Autumn Woods with Us!

Bring the family for an exciting outdoor adventure where we will explore seasonal changes, hunt for minibeasts, and create awesome leaf art.

📅 When: Saturday 3rd October 2026 | 11:30am – 1:00pm

📍 Where: Wilton Park Woods & Bagshaw Museum Grounds

🎟️ Cost: £5 per child
🎒 What’s Included for £5?

Every child receives a goodie bag containing:
* A5 Nature Field Journal
* Drawing pencil & wax crayons
* Access to all activities and craft supplies on the day

🌿 What We’ll Be Doing:

* Autumn Colours Challenge: Search for natural items that match seasonal colour swatches.
* Woodland Exploration: Walk the trail to inspect local plants, spot minibeasts, and build timber dens - weather permitting!
* Nature Journal Craft: Design an autumn leaf collage in your new field journal to keep!

Aimed at children aged 5–12 and their families.

Wear suitable outdoor clothes and sturdy shoes!

Spaces are limited. Send us a message or comment below to book your spot. 🎟️👇

14/09/2026

Due to high demand, Our Wizardry of Science workshop is coming back to the Arcade Pop Up, Dewsbury!

We’ll be bringing science to life with magical experiments, exciting discoveries, fun games and plenty of “HOW did that happen?!” moments.

Perfect for ages 6–10 who love to experiment, explore and have FUN!

📅 Saturday 19th September
⏰ 12:30pm–1:30pm
📍 The Arcade Pop Up Space, Dewsbury
🎟️ Book your place: bookwhen.com/makingsparks

Grab your robes, bring your curiosity and get ready to make some MAGIC with SCIENCE!

Spaces are limited and booking fast!

14/09/2026

WE HAVE A LOT PLANNED…And when we say a lot, we mean it! 🙌

🤍 From now until December, Making Sparks is bringing our young people a jam packed programme of science, robotics, nature, creativity, sport and adventure.

Here’s a little taste of what’s in store…

✨ 8 Wild Creativity sessions. Think…den building, wildlife, Greenway adventures, nature art, conservation and more.

✨ Hands on science. From Wizardry of Science to STEM Detectives, Slime and Ocean Science.

✨ Robotics is back! More opportunities to build, code, test and problem solve.

✨ Tennis with Abdul but and this time we’re heading indoors!

But the part we’re most excited about?

✨ ✨ More of our programme is being planned, organised and led by our Young Leaders, with the support of our volunteers and brilliant community partners. We’re giving young people opportunities not only to take part, but to step up, share their ideas and lead too. ❤️

🧪 AND FIRST UP: WIZARDRY OF SCIENCE!

📅 Saturday 19th September 2026
⏰ 12:30pm – 1:30pm
👧 Ages 6–10
📍 25 Princess of Wales Precinct, Dewsbury, WF13 1NH

🎟️ Book: bookwhen.com/makingsparks

And there’s still more to come… 👀

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13/09/2026

Remember we told you we had some exciting news to share…? 👀✨ Well, we’ve kept you waiting long enough…

THE YOUNG LEADERS ARE TAKING OVER MAKING SPARKS!

Yes, the adults are taking a step back and handing over the reins to our amazing Young Leaders. Although judging by the video, it looks less like we handed anything over and more like we were pushed out… 😂

Behind the scenes, they’ve been working hard to create their very own programme filled with STEM, wellbeing, creativity and plenty of fun and now it’s their turn to lead the way.

And they’re not wasting any time… their first session is THIS SATURDAY!

We’ll be revealing more very soon, but here’s one little clue about what they’ve got planned…it’s going to be MAGIC. ✨

This is their programme.
Their ideas.
Their time to shine.

The Young Leaders have officially taken over… and we can’t wait to see where they take Making Sparks next. ❤️

08/09/2026

Emma is incredible. We love working with her as she is great with the young people.

💙 This is one of the reasons I love what I do… 💙

When I look at this photo, I don't just see two boys who had fun at iZWiZ Robotics this summer.

I see two children who arrived not knowing each other… and left as friends. 🥰

I know that for some children, walking through the door of a holiday club where they don't know anyone can feel like a really big deal. They might be excited, but also nervous. They might be wondering who they will sit with, who they will talk to, and whether they'll fit in.

And as a teacher, and now as someone who runs iZWiZ, I think that's something that's really important to remember.

Because the robotics, coding, engineering challenges and crazy STEM adventures are only part of what happens here. 🤖🚀

I love watching children find their people.

The child who starts off quietly on their own and gradually joins in.

The two children who discover they both love building robots.

The team who starts off a little awkwardly but ends up cheering each other on.

And then, perhaps my favourite part… seeing them come back another day and hearing:

“Yay! You're here!” 🥹💙

Those little moments mean so much to me.

This summer I've watched so many new friendships form, and it's been wonderful seeing children get excited about coming back because they know their friends will be there too.

I started iZWiZ Robotics because I wanted to give children opportunities to build, code, create, problem-solve and be curious…

…but seeing them build friendships and confidence along the way is a pretty special bonus. 💙

So yes, we make robots.

We code.

We engineer.

We have LOTS of fun.

But we also make memories — and sometimes, friendships that might last a lot longer than the summer holidays. 🥰🤖✨

And honestly, that's one of the things that makes me most proud of iZWiZ.

02/07/2026

What a fantastic Saturday at our YBS Party Planners Challenge! 🎈

Our young party planners put their creativity, teamwork and budgeting skills to the test as they worked together to plan the ultimate celebration without overspending.

It was amazing to see so many brilliant ideas and thoughtful decisions, proving that you don’t need a huge budget to create the ultimate party.

It was certainly a hot one too! To help everyone cool down after all their hard work, we treated our Super Sparks to a well earned ice pop at the end of the session.

A huge thank you to Yorkshire Building Society for partnering with us to deliver this engaging financial education workshop and helping inspire the next generation to build confidence with money in a fun and practical way.

We’re also incredibly grateful to Kirklees College Pioneer House for providing such a fantastic space to host the workshop. Your support helped make the day a great success.

Thank you to all the children. We loved seeing everyone’s enthusiasm, creativity and teamwork. We can’t wait to welcome you back to another Making Sparks workshop soon!

01/07/2026

☀️ Looking for something fun, active and educational this summer?

Join us for three fantastic days of hands-on science, exciting sports, creative activities and healthy fun at our Healthy Holidays Summer Programme! 🌈🧪⚽

Designed for children aged 8–12, each day is packed with exciting challenges, team games, amazing experiments and opportunities to make new friends in a safe and welcoming environment.

📍 Arcade Pop Up, Dewsbury
🗓️ Monday 27th – Wednesday 29th July
⏰ 10:00am–2:30pm

🍽️ Every child will enjoy a nutritious hot lunch, snacks and refreshments throughout the day.

🎟️ FREE for Kirklees children eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals through the Healthy Holidays programme.

Not eligible? Spaces are available for £20 per child, per day.

Give your child a summer to remember with days full of discovery, creativity and active play!

📲 Scan the QR code on the poster or click the link in our bio to book your place today.

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out!

Tag a parent who’d love this opportunity! 👇

27/05/2026

🌙 Eid Mubarak from Making Sparks! 🕋

As families around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha, millions of pilgrims are completing one of the most remarkable journeys in Islam – Hajj.

Today marks Day 3 of Hajj, the day of Eid, when pilgrims perform the stoning of the Jamarat, offer Qurbani, and complete key rites of their pilgrimage.

To help families learn more, we’ve shared a simple guide to the five days of Hajj. Whether you’ve performed Hajj, hope to one day, or simply want to understand its significance, we hope it inspires you to learn more about this incredible journey of faith, sacrifice and devotion.

May Allah (SWT) accept the Hajj of all pilgrims, forgive our shortcomings, and fill our homes with peace, happiness and barakah.

Eid Mubarak to you and your loved ones. 🤍

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20/05/2026

What an unforgettable weekend in Cumbria! 🌿🐄

We were incredibly lucky to be invited by to visit , where the wonderful Gemma gave us a fascinating behind the scenes tour of her beautiful farm. From learning all about dairy cows and the milking process to making our own ice cream, the day was packed with hands-on fun and fascinating farming science.

Of course, no trip would be complete without a cheeky KitKat or two especially after discovering where Gemma’s milk ends up!
We also stayed at , where we were welcomed with such warmth, comfort and outstanding hospitality. The site itself was fantastic, with so much to explore and enjoy nearby.

To top it all off, Malcolm guided us on a breathtaking scenic hike through the area, where we discovered the River Eden, historic railway routes, and learned about the region’s rich mining history of iron ore, coal and limestone. His knowledge and passion for the area made the experience even more special.

A huge thank you to everyone involved for such an action-packed, wholesome and memorable weekend we loved every minute of it! 💚