Let’s be honest - by the 22nd of December, the kids are vibrating with excitement, the biscuit tin is mysteriously empty, and you’re dangerously close to wrapping a present using a tea towel and sheer determination. That’s where Wickers Gymnastics Club  comes to the rescue with its Christmas Holiday Activity Day  - a full-day festive extravaganza designed to keep your kids active, happy, and very much out of your hair  while you finish the million things still on your to-do l

There’s something truly magical about that mid-December excitement – when kids are counting down to Christmas, the tree’s already slightly lopsided from too much “help”, and school’s just about winding down. It’s also the perfect moment to burn off some of that festive fizz – and that’s where Wickers Gymnastics Club comes in. On Saturday 13th December , Wickers will be welcoming children aged 4+ (who are in full-time school) for a special Christmas party packed with energy, m

If your child’s idea of a perfect party involves bouncing off walls, diving into a foam pit, and showing off cartwheels to a cheering squad of friends – welcome to Wickers Gymnastics Birthday Parties . 🎈 We don’t do boring. We do flipping fantastic. 🤸‍♀️ So, what makes a Wickers party so special? Your group gets exclusive use of the entire gym  – no sharing, no crowds, just your own private tumble-fest. All parties are run by our qualified gymnastics coaches  (plus a friend

What do songs, stories, and swinging your arms in time to music have in common? More than you’d think – especially if you're under 7 and wearing a sparkly leotard. A fascinating new study from Indonesia looked at how literacy-based rhythmic gymnastics  – that’s gymnastics with music, stories and singing built in – helps young children develop both their motor skills and their reading and writing skills . And the results? Absolutely worth shouting about (or at least cartwheeli

So you’re enrolling your child in gymnastics – brilliant! 🎉One thing you’ll spot in the fine print at Wickers Gymnastics Club is the need for a valid British Gymnastics (BG) membership . We mention it a lot – but what does it actually mean? And why is it such a good thing for your gymnast? 🧩 What is BG Membership? In short – BG is the national governing body  for gymnastics in the UK.I f your child trains at a BG-registered club (like Wickers), they must have current BG mem

Ever had one of those Sundays where everyone’s a bit restless, the toys are boring, and someone’s somehow already lost their socks? Yeah – us too. That’s exactly why our Sunday Funday Sessions  exist. They’re a chance for kids to let off steam in the best way possible – free play in a real  gymnastics club, with soft play, proper equipment , and yes... the legendary foam pit . It’s not a class. No structure, no routines. Just a big, bouncy, well-padded indoor playground – wit

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Right. We know what you’re thinking. “It’s September. If anyone even says the word Christmas near me, I will launch a mince pie at their...

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Looking for a way to burn off some weekend energy, keep the kids moving, and maybe even sneak in a hot drink for yourself?  We’ve got...

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