Nurture Sense

25/08/2026

Baby classes at Pant Memorial Hall

For parents and babies aged 1 month to 13 months

Fridays from 4th September
9.30–10.30am
Pant Memorial Hall
£49 for a block of 7 classes

Come along for some special time with your baby, meet other local families and discover ideas for play, connection and development to try at home.

💌 Email [email protected] for more information or join the Nurture Sense mailing list for class updates:

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21/08/2026

🌿 Parent & Baby Classes at Pant Memorial Hall 🌿
A new 7-week block starts Friday 4th September, 9.30–10.30am, for babies aged 1–13 months.
In a busy world, book some focused time for you and your baby to connect, play and explore together. Each week includes simple, developmentally informed activities, with plenty of ideas you can take home and use in everyday play. 💛
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Places are limited – get in touch to book.

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05/08/2026

📚🎵 I know it's tempting to sing lots of different songs or reach for a new book every day, but sometimes slowing things down is exactly what your baby needs.

Reading the same story and singing the same nursery rhymes over and over gives babies the repetition they need to notice patterns, anticipate what comes next, make connections and build the foundations for language, memory and learning.

So if you're reading That's Not My... for the tenth time or singing Twinkle, Twinkle yet again, don't worry—you aren't "just" repeating yourself. Those familiar moments are helping your baby's developing brain while also creating warm, loving connections between you.

It's one of the many simple, research-informed ideas we explore together at Nurture Sense.

New classes starting in Spetember in Pant- for more information email Jess at [email protected] or click to join the mailing list for regular updates tinyurl.com/nurturesense-mailinglist⁠

19/07/2026

What do babies really need to learn?

Not expensive toys.

Not flashing lights.

Not cupboards full of gadgets.

Some of the most valuable things for your baby's development are actually really simple...

A song you sing together. Bubbles they can watch and try to catch. A book shared on your lap. A scarf to peek through. A loving adult who smiles, responds and enjoys being with them.

At Nurture Sense, we choose activities that support your baby's development, but just as importantly, help you enjoy that time together.

Often, it's the simplest moments that end up meaning the most.

16/07/2026

14/07/2026

✨ Bookings are now OPEN! ✨

I'm so excited to be opening bookings for the next block of Nurture Sense parent and baby classes, starting this September.

💛 Fridays, 9.30–10.30am
📍 Pant Memorial Hall
👶 Suitable for babies aged 1 month to 13 months (with a parent or carer)
📅 7-week block starting Friday 4th September
💷 £49 for the full course

Nurture Sense offers a calm, welcoming space where you and your baby can enjoy sensory play, songs, gentle guided activities and plenty of time to explore together. Each session is thoughtfully planned and grounded in child development, while giving you the chance to meet other local parents and enjoy some dedicated time with your little one.

Whether it's your first baby or your fourth, you'll be made to feel very welcome.

Spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

To receive the full booking information, either:

Join the mailing list: tinyurl.com/nurturesense-mailinglist
📧 Or email Jess at [email protected]
I can't wait to welcome you and your little one this September.

14/07/2026

I was thinking today how lucky I am to have so much variety in my week.

Some days I'm at Nurture Sense, meeting lovely parents and their babies, singing songs, splashing, exploring sensory play and chatting all things baby development.

The rest of the week I'm working with my lovely friend at Milestones Childminding where every day is different too. We spend our time playing, exploring outdoors, baking, reading stories, getting creative and helping little people learn about the world around them.

They're two very different jobs in some ways, but they're both built around the same thing - giving children the best start we can and making sure they feel safe, happy and loved while they learn.

Super lucky I get to do both 🙂

09/07/2026

Mirroring at Nurture Sense 💛

This week we explored the idea of mirroring and also had lots of fun playing with baby-safe mirrors.

Despite the name, mirroring isn't actually about using mirrors! It's about responding to your baby's expressions, sounds and movements. When you copy their smile, facial expression, coo or gesture, you're letting them know they've been seen and heard. These little back-and-forth interactions help build connection, support communication and encourage social and emotional development.

Of course, babies also love looking at their reflections! Watching themselves move, smile and make faces is fascinating and can be a lovely way to encourage curiosity and interaction. If you're using mirrors at home, just make sure they're baby-safe mirrors, designed especially for little ones.

Sometimes the simplest interactions really are some of the most powerful. 💕

07/07/2026

✨ Nurture Sense Parent & Baby Classes – September Bookings Opening Soon! ✨

Looking for a calm, welcoming space to enjoy quality time with your baby while meeting other local parents?

Nurture Sense is a parent and baby class designed for parents and carers to enjoy together with their babies.

🍼 For babies aged 1 month to 13 months
📍 Pant Memorial Hall
🗓 Fridays, 9.30am–10.30am
📅 Starts Friday 4th September 2026
✨ 7-week course
💷 £49 for the full 7 weeks

Each session includes:
🎵 Songs and rhymes together
🌱 Gentle, guided activities at the beginning and end of each class
🧸 Time to explore high-quality, age-appropriate sensory resources
💬 Time to meet and chat with other local parents and carers

At Nurture Sense you'll also:

• Learn about key theories of baby development in simple, practical ways.
• Discover ideas and activities to enjoy with your baby at home.
• Spend dedicated, uninterrupted time together in our busy world.
• Enjoy a calm, welcoming atmosphere where both you and your baby are welcome just as you are.

For more information, please contact Jess at [email protected].

Join the Nurture Sense mailing list to be the first to hear when bookings open:

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02/07/2026

📚 Early Reading Week at Nurture Sense 📚

Today at Nurture Sense in Pant Memorial Hall we sang transport-themed songs, shared a big book together and spent some quiet time reading one-to-one with our babies.

It can sometimes feel a little strange reading to a baby who can't yet understand the story, but babies learn through connection, repetition and prediction – and books provide all three.

Research has shown that children who hear lots of language in their early years often go on to do better at school, so... read, read, read! Reading to your baby introduces the flow and rhythm of language as well as vocabulary that you may not use when chatting.

If you're looking for something to do, visit your local library. They're free, welcoming, and perfect for a hot day. Welshpool Library even has air conditioning! In Powys there are no late fees on children's books, and when you sign your child up for their first library card they'll receive a loyalty card – borrow 10 books and they'll receive a free book.

Why not dust off one of your favourite childhood stories and share it with your baby? It might become one of their favourites too. 📖💛