Playful Pals Baby & Toddler Group

21/10/2026

We still have places for any families wishing to book their children on to our Healthy holiday clubs, if you meet the criteria. Please book through EEQU.ORG in the links below.
Welfare Hall
Parkside
Main

An inclusive, Fun, Safe Holiday Club.

19/10/2026

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN FUN TOMORROW AT COSY CRAWLERS & COSY CLUB! 👻🎃

Just a little reminder to all our lovely parents that tomorrow we’ll be getting into the Halloween spirit at Cosy Crawlers and Cosy Club! 🧡🕷️

We’ll be making some lovely Halloween-themed footprint pictures for your little ones to take home as a special keepsake! 🦶🎨🧡

We can’t wait to see all our little ones and have some spooky, cosy fun together! 🎃🧡

Don’t forget to join us for our Halloween-themed fun tomorrow! 👻🍂

🎃🧡

14/10/2026

🛒 OUR PANTRY IS OPEN TODAY! 🛒

📅 Pop down and see us today from 2:30pm to 3:45pm!

We have a fantastic selection of fresh, chilled, frozen and ambient products for you to choose from! 🥦🥫🧀❄️

📍 Everyone in the local community is welcome! Come along, have a look around and see what our Pantry has to offer.

💷 With great products at fantastic prices, you could make massive savings on your weekly food shop! Every little helps, so why not pop in and see how much you could save?

❤️ We look forward to seeing you there!

12/10/2026

Pop along tomorrow, no need to book x

05/10/2026

📣 REMINDER – BOTH GROUPS ARE RUNNING TOMORROW! 📣

Just a reminder that both of our groups are on tomorrow! 🙌

If you haven’t been before, don’t worry – you can simply turn up and join us! 😊

There’s no block booking and no need to commit to a set number of sessions — just pay as you go. 👍

Everyone is welcome, so why not come along and give it a try! 💪😊

See you tomorrow! 👋

30/09/2026

🌟 Cosy Crawlers is here to stay! 🌟

Following the success of our very first Cosy Crawlers session, we’re delighted to let you know that we’ll now be running weekly sessions! 🐛💛

There’s no need to book — simply pop along with your little ones and join in the fun. It’s a lovely opportunity for little ones to play, explore and socialise, while parents and carers can meet others in a relaxed and friendly environment. 🥰

👶 New Parent Cosy Club will also continue every Tuesday afternoon.

If you’re a new parent and feeling a little nervous about attending a group for the first time, this is the perfect place to start. Our Cosy Club is friendly, relaxed and welcoming, and we’re all here to support one another. ❤️

Come along, have a cuppa, meet some lovely people and enjoy some time with your little one. ☕️🫶

Everyone is welcome — we’d love to see you! 💕

28/09/2026

REMINDER: Crawler & Walker Taster Session
Do you have a little one who is crawling, cruising or starting to walk, but isn’t quite ready for a playgroup with lots of older children?

Come along tomorrow morning for a relaxed and friendly taster session, specially for our littlest explorers! 🥰

It’s a lovely chance for your little one to play, explore and build confidence in a safe, welcoming environment — while you meet other parents and carers too. 💛

👶 Perfect for crawlers & early walkers
🧸 Gentle, age-appropriate play
🤍 Relaxed and friendly atmosphere
☕ A chance to meet other parents

Come along and give it a try — we’d love to see you and your little one, snack provided.

📅 Tomorrow morning
📍 Rockingham Centre
⏰ 9-30am to 11-00am

Please feel free to message us if you have any questions. 💕

🌟 NEW COSY CRAWLERS WALKER SESSION! 🌟

Due to the amazing success of our Cosy Club, we’re so excited to now be offering a trial session of Cosy Crawlers! 🥰

This group is perfect for little ones who are crawling, starting to walk, or simply finding their feet. 👶💛

It’s a lovely opportunity for your little ones to explore, play and socialise in a safe, welcoming and cosy environment. 🧸✨

And of course, snacks are provided for both you and your little ones! ☕🍪👶

📅 Tuesday 29th September
⏰ 9:30am – 11:00am

If you’ve got a little crawler or a new walker, we’d love to see you! 💕

No need to book — just pop along and join us! We can’t wait to meet you and your little ones! 🥰🌈

22/09/2026

We are pleased to announce that our Healthy Holidays Clubs will be running during the October half term.

📅 Dates: Monday 26th October – Friday 30th October
⏰ Time: 9:30am – 1:30pm
👧🧒 Ages: 5–11 years

📍 Our Venues
Forge Parkside Centre, Sheffield Road, Hoyland Common – NEW VENUE
Wombwell Community Sports Association
Tankersley Welfare Hall
🎟️ Booking Information
Bookings open on Wednesday 28th September at 7:00am.

Our Healthy Holidays Clubs are primarily for children who are eligible for benefit-related Free School Meals (FSM).

We may also offer paid places to other children if we have capacity at our venues. Booking is essential for all children, and places are subject to availability.

If you would like to register your interest or find out more information, please click on the links below:

[Register Your Interest]

https://eequ.org/book/forge-holiday-club-parkside-hoyland-common-with-forge-community-partnership-32032

https://eequ.org/book/forge-holiday-club-wombwell-with-forge-community-partnership-24046

https://eequ.org/book/forge-holiday-club-tankersley-with-forge-community-partnership-23849

We look forward to welcoming your children to our Healthy Holidays Clubs and providing them with a fun, active and healthy half-term!

Kind regards,

Forge Community Partnership

An inclusive, Fun, Safe Holiday Club.

18/09/2026

Everyone Welcome at Cloughfields Food Pantry!

Good food, great value, and a warm welcome for everyone in our local community.

Our Food Pantry is NOT means tested — you don’t need to be receiving benefits or prove your income to join.

If you live in the Hoyland / South Barnsley area, you’re welcome to become a member and take advantage of a weekly shop of quality food and other household items at a massive saving on normal retail prices.

Whether you're looking to make your money go further, reduce your weekly food bill, or simply take advantage of some great-value food, come along and see what we're all about.

No judgement. No stigma. Just good food, good value and a friendly community welcome. ❤️

📍 Cloughfields Community Centre, Shaftesbury Drive, Hoyland S74 0HR
🕙 Mondays, 10:00am – 12:00 noon
☕ Welcome drinks and snacks available

Pop along, have a chat and find out how the Cloughfields Food Pantry can help you make your money go further.

Everyone is welcome!

15/09/2026

REMINDER: POP ALONG TODAY WITH YOUR BABIES AND JOIN IN THE FUN XX

🌸 COSY CLUB – A WARM & WELCOMING SPACE FOR PARENTS/CARERS & BABIES 🧸💕
Are you a new parent or carer looking to meet other parents, make new friends and enjoy some lovely time with your little one? 👶💗
Come along to Cosy Club – a relaxed, friendly and supportive group where you and your baby can connect, have fun and feel supported. 🌈

Refreshments provided – just £2.50 per session!

📅 Every Tuesday
⏰ 1.15pm – 2.45pm
📍 Rockingham Centre, Sheffield Road, Hoyland Common, S74 0PY
Whether you're looking for reassurance, connection, friendship or simply somewhere to relax with your baby, Cosy Club is here for you. ❤️
You don't have to do it alone – come along, meet some lovely people and enjoy a cosy afternoon with your little one. 🥰

💗 You're not alone. We're here for you. 💗