Northern Arts Factory Leeds

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Free sessions available!!

We're incredibly excited to share that Northern Arts Factory has been nominated for Community Arts in The Yorkshire Choice Awards 2024 🥳

The Yorkshire Choice Awards was founded by Joanne Maltby and Melanie Malcolm, who saw an opportunity to recognise and raise the awareness of local people and independent businesses that are inspirational in their own way or in the markets they serve.

Public votes close on 12th April 2024 and we'd really appreciate yours!

Click here to vote: https://www.yorkshirechoiceawards.co.uk/votehere

Thank you!

An other fabulous day at Hawksworth C of E Hawksworth CE Primary

FREE TASTER DRAMA SESSIONS at Horsforth's Children's Centre on Tuesday 30th January:

💙 Didi Drama between 10:15 - 11:00am for 18 months+
💙 Mini Drama between 11:15 - 12:00pm for 3 years+

Northern Arts Factory Leeds sessions will help your children to create their imagination and build character, confidence and self-belief.

Click here to book your free session: https://bit.ly/3SLTG1k
Call Sally for more information 07747105277

Free taster session for Mini Drama and Didi Drama at Horsforth's Children's Centre 🌟

We're running a FREE taster session for our new Mini and Didi Drama classes on Tuesday 30th January.

💙 Didi Drama between 10.15 - 11am for 18 months+
💙 Mini Drama between 11.15 - 12 noon for 3 years+

Click here to book: https://bit.ly/3SLTG1k

Hurry Up! Only week left to book your Northern Arts Factory Leeds Free taster session for Mini Drama and Didi Drama at Horsforth's Children's Centre which will take place on Tuesday 30th January:

💙 Didi Drama between 10:15 - 11:00am for 18 months+
💙 Mini Drama between 11:15 - 12:00pm for 3 years+

During these session children will be going on an adventure to a magical land developing their imagination and nurturing creativity.

Click here to book your free session: https://bit.ly/3SLTG1k
Call Sally for more information 07747105277

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Free taster sessions on Tuesday 23rd Jan!!!

We have some changes in our timetable:

NO STAY & PLAYS and BABBLE & BOOKS this week due to staff sickness. We're very sorry. All these groups will be back w/c 22nd January and we can't wait to see you there next week!

Rhythm Time Leeds times for various age groups have changed and there are two Toddler Groups now. Their January Sale is still on! Contact Georgina 07426869985 for more information or visit www.rhythmtime.net to book it.

And don't miss out:

🩷 FREE Taster Drama Sessions by Northern Arts Factory Leeds on Tuesday 30th January at Horsforth Children's Centre. The number of places is limited! Ages 18 months - 4 years. Please call Sally for more information 07747105277 or click here to book your place: https://northernartsfactory.co.uk/childrens.../horsforth/

💚 We still have places left for our free HENRY parenting course starting this Thursdays 18th January 9:30am - 11:30am at Horsforth Children's Centre. Contact us for more information.

💜 Loving Baby Massage is now taking bookings for 5 week courses starting on Tuesday 13th February and Thursday 15th February. Contact Catherine 07825299390 for more information or to pre-book it.

Please see our latest What's On Guide for January - March 2024 here:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/x9p6fahu9h0n1gx1r2pgm/What-s-On-Guide-Jan-March-24_15.01.24_Email.pdf?rlkey=7tot74cy0e3ythfp0c2lhnsta&dl=0

📣 Free taster session for Mini Drama and Didi Drama at Horsforth's Children's Centre 📣

On Tuesday 30th January, we're running a free taster session for our new Mini and Didi Drama classes.

Here's what you need to know:

💙 Didi Drama between 10.15 - 11am for 18 months+
💙 Mini Drama between 11.15 - 12 noon for 3 years+

Click here to book: https://bit.ly/3SLTG1k

FREE Taster Drama Sessions by Northern Arts Factory Leeds will take place on Tuesday 23rd January at Horsforth Children's Centre!

These mini drama classes take children on a weekly adventure to a magical land developing their imagination and nurturing creativity. Using puppetry, movement, music, mime and vocal exercises children develop their communication, listening and physical skills whilst being entertained and having lots of sensory fun.

Please call Sally for more information 07747105277 or click here to book your place: https://northernartsfactory.co.uk/childrens-classes/horsforth/

Mini And Didi drama classes at The Children's Centre in Horsforth start this week 📣

Your child will join us for a weekly adventure: through the jungle, under the sea, or soaring through the skies. Imagination will take centre stage, so that creativity blossoms and your child shines.

Classes are taking place on Tuesdays during term time:

💙 Didi Drama between 10.15 - 11am, for 18 months+
💙 Mini Drama between 11.15 - 12 noon for 3 years+

Click here to book: https://bit.ly/3SLTG1k

We can't wait to get started!

We hope you all had lovely Christmas and New Year break. Please see the information below for this term's activities and timetable.

🧡 Our Stay & Plays (0-4 years), Baby Stay & Plays (0-12 months) and Babble & Books (0-4 years) are coming back w/c 15th January across all three sites.

💛 Tiny Signers - from Monday 8th January, 11:00am -12:00pm at Horsforth CC. No booking needed and it's Free Taster for new attendees! So come along and join for signing, songs, stories, music and fun.

💜 Loving Baby Massage new 5 weeks courses starting on Tuesday 9th January 1:30pm - 2:30pm and Thursday 11th January 10:00am - 11:00am at Horsforth CC. Contact Catherine 07825299390 for more information or to pre-book it.

🩷 NEW Northern Arts Factory Leeds - our new drama classes for ages 18 months+ starting tomorrow on Tuesday 9th January and it will be all about your child's imagination and creativity. Please call Sally 07747105277 for more information.

💙 Rhythm Time Leeds will be back on Friday 12th January. Various groups for various ages. If you would like to use the power of music to develop your child and have lots of fun please contact Georgina 07426869985 for more information or to pre-book it.

🧡 Free HENRY parenting course starting on Thursday 18th January 9:30am - 11:30am at Horsforth CC (8 weeks term time only). You can attend this course with non-independently mobile babies. Places are still available. Contact us to book your place. For more information visit www.henry.org.uk

🧡 Next Free monthly In It Together support group will take place on Thursday 1st February 10:00am - 11:00am at Ireland Wood CC. This is a group for parents and carers with children under 5 who are waiting or going through a Complex Communication Needs Assessment or Autism diagnosis. Please call us for more information or if you have any concerns.

🧡 Free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) First Steps will be back on Tuesday 16th January 9:30am - 11:30pm. Please contact us for more information and to pre-book your place for the next term.

💜 NEW You can now book your appointment with antenatal / postnatal midwife on Tuesdays 12:00pm - 4:00pm at Horsforth CC. Also please notice that there will be changes in the schedule for our free one-to-one Breastfeeding Support sessions from Maternity Infant Feeding Team.

💚 Our Children's Centre provides counselling services across 3 sites.

💚 We support families with children under 5 both in their home and at our centres, providing help and advice on issues such as childcare, benefits, drug and alcohol dependency, seeking asylum, employment advice and much more.

Please see our latest What's On Guide for January - March 2024 here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/zsomav4dthd0rhu5zti4o/What-s-On-Guide-Jan-March-24_15.12.24_Email.pdf?rlkey=3uxzka3ft5d09o7nx1wezzdm9&dl=0

You can always collect a printed copy of it together with the latest issue of the Families Leeds and West Yorkshire Magazine when visiting our Children's Centre.

Our Children's Centre is a place, where everyone is welcome. We are always here for your children and you.

Always good to keep an eye on what’s on at Yeadon Town Hall Theatre!

Our new What's On Guide Winter/Spring 2024 is available to pick up from the Town Hall, showcasing all our upcoming fabulous events!

Why not pop into The Stage Door Cafe for a coffee and pick up a copy! 🎭

Wishing our friends and followers a Happy New Year 🎉

We can't wait to welcome you back to Northern Arts Factory from 8th January!

Have you booked a space in one of our classes for your child this term?

Click here to book (the first session is free if your child hasn't attended before 💙): https://bit.ly/3SLTG1k

POV: when you can be completely yourself at the Northern Arts Factory 🤩

Our aim is to see children of all ages blossom, learn and shine. When they build character, confidence and self belief inside our classes, it's an absolute pleasure to see.

Have you seen your child grow with confidence this year?

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas 🎄

We can't wait to see you all again in January - classes begin week commencing 8th.

From, the team at Northern Arts Factory 🌟

And that's a wrap on a brilliant year at Northern Arts Factory 🙌

It's been a delight to see the confidence each child has built this year, and we already can't wait to get moving again next year 🤩

A polite reminder that classes restart on week commencing 8th January. To register your child for next term, register here: https://bit.ly/3SLTG1k

Have a wonderful Christmas, from the team at Northern Arts Factory 🌟

100% recommend taking your friends and family to go and watch Oliver at We watched last night and it was incredible!

DIDI AND MINI DRAMA CLASSES AT THE CHILDREN’S CENTRE IN HORSFORTH 💙

From January, your pre-schooler can join us on a weekly adventure to a magical land, where imagination takes centre stage and creativity blossoms.

Classes will take place on Tuesdays during term time, with Didi Drama between 10.15 - 11am, and Mini Drama between 11.15 - 12 noon.

✨ Our Didi Drama class is perfect for 18 months +
✨ Our Mini Drama class is perfect for 3 years +

Click here to book: https://northernartsfactory.co.uk/childrens-classes/horsforth/

We're proud to share that the incredible team at Nurturing Creativity CIC were awarded with Highly Commended at this year's Calderdale Community Spirit Awards.

Directors of Northern Arts Factory, Anne and Sally, are also Directors of Nurturing Creativity CIC, and this award recognises their commitment to helping people transform through the power of dance and drama.

Its ability to change people's perceptions of themselves and build their confidence, is a founding principal of Northern Arts Factory, and a source of passion for Anne and Sally too.

Well done, team 👏

The judges awarded Nurturing Creativity CIC with Highly Commended at this year's Community Spirit Awards for the work they do providing physical, social and emotional support through performing and creative arts, helping individuals of all ages who have experienced some form of disadvantage.
The Arts & Culture Award was sponsored by Harveys of Halifax.

FREEZE FRAME 📸 🌟

From mime and improvisation to script and musical theatre, your child will work on their communication skills, co-operation, concentration and memory in our drama classes.

If you'd like to book your child into one of our drama classes at the Northern Arts Factory, click here: https://bit.ly/3SLTG1k