Making Sparks

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! 💚

09/05/2026

We made it to the FRONT page!

A huge thank you to Dewsbury & Mirfield Reporter for featuring us on the front page and sharing our journey to the prestigious FIRST LEGO League Robotics Final!

Our Little Spark gives us a sneak peek into the story in this video 🎥✨

Want to read more about our journey? Grab a copy of the newspaper or head to the link in our highlights under ‘Press’ to read the full story!

02/05/2026

Featured in the press! 🥳📸 Thank you Dewsbury Reporter for an amazing article about our Dewsbury teenagers doing incredibly well at the finals for Lego Robotics Final! Go Team SPARKiiZ!

Have a read so you can read about their story…

https://www.dewsburyreporter.co.uk/news/people/first-lego-league-dewsburys-young-robotics-stars-shine-at-national-competition-8187097

Click on ❤️ button or share and show your support! 12 weeks of hard graft by the teenagers needs to be recognised! Thank you again !Making Sparks Robotics Gajra
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A group of Dewsbury teenagers have shone at the UK national finals of one of the world's biggest robotics competitions - just six months after their team was created from scratch.

27/04/2026

From strangers… to the First LEGO League Finals✨

6 months ago, Team SPARKiiZ didn’t exist.
Today, they stood on a national stage in Harrogate, competing with 60+ teams from across the UK 🌍

Built through collaboration between Riyaz (Making Sparks) and Emma (Izwiz Robotics), this journey was powered by weekends, school holidays, after school sessions—and a lot of determination ❤️

They learned robotics, coding, problem solving… but most importantly, how to become a team.

No overall win this time, but something bigger was gained: confidence, resilience, and belief.

Huge congratulations to Emma & Riyaz for winning Best Coaches 🏆👏

And a massive thank you to all organisers, volunteers, and the team for making this experience possible for young people across the UK.

✨ Want to be part of future STEM opportunities like this? Follow along or get in touch.

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31/03/2026

20+ kids, non stop energy, and plenty of smiles!

Our first Healthy Holidays session at the Dewsbury Pop up Arcade was a blast, supported by the Kirklees Schools Out programme.

Between the obstacle courses and archery, we even found time to make stress balls and refuel with healthy snacks and delicious wraps.

Missed out? Don’t worry - We are back at it on Tuesday 7th April!

Link below or in the bio to book on to the next one.

https://bookwhen.com/makingsparks

Bring your energy and join the Making Sparks crew for more games, food, and fun.

See you at the Pop up Arcade!

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25/02/2026

Last month, Making Sparks turned ONE! 🎉 What an incredible journey it’s been!

Our community keeps growing, and so does our amazing team of volunteers. We’re especially proud of our young leaders, who are now leading and planning workshops themselves!✨

We celebrated with lots of goodies… and of course, cake! 🎂 (We know many of you are fasting for Ramadan, so apologies for the timing of this post!)

What’s next for us this year? Keep watching this space, more fantastic sessions and exciting plans are on the way!

A huge THANK YOU to our community, volunteers, young leaders, supporters, and partners. This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without YOU! ❤️

04/02/2026

We’re really proud to share that Making Sparks has been nominated for the STEAM Impact Awards 2026

These awards celebrate real, meaningful impact for young people and families, and it means a lot to have our community led, hands on approach to STEAM recognised.

Over the past year, we’ve loved delivering sessions and community events, whether through robotics, science workshops, enterprise challenges, or family learning events right in the heart of Dewsbury.

Thank you to Carrie Ann Booth of and Hannah Hagon of for creating something that truly celebrates the people doing the work day in, day out, and for shining a light on inclusive STEAM education.

Grateful for every child, family, volunteer, and partner who has been part of the journey so far — this one’s for you