Baby Sensory
Baby Sensory classes for babies aged 0 to 13 months run every Wednesday at Witcombe & Bentham Village Hall, Pillcroft Road, Witcombe, Gloucester (GL3 4TB), as part of the Baby Sensory Gloucester & Stroud franchise. Classes are term-time only and must be booked in advance — contact gloucester@babysensory.co.uk or call 01452 883723 to reserve a place.
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About this class
Witcombe & Bentham Village Hall on Pillcroft Road hosts three Baby Sensory sessions every Wednesday. The 10:00–11:00 slot is open to the full programme age range of 0 to 13 months; the 11:30–12:30 session is for ages from birth to 13 months; and the 13:00–14:00 session is for those from birth to 7 months. That split means the content is pitched at where your baby actually is developmentally. The franchise — Baby Sensory Gloucester & Stroud — is run by Natasha Lovelock, known as Tasha.
Each session follows a detailed lesson plan: every song, prop, texture and scent is chosen deliberately. A signature song opens every class. From there, activities cover creative play, massage, tummy time, movement, visual development, textures, scents and music — all designed to be repeated easily at home during the week. Sessions also include simple signing activities to support early communication, and a mix of original and traditional songs and rhymes to encourage early speech and language. Instrument volumes are measured to stay within safe levels for small ears, and the sensory area is arranged to match the distance at which young babies see clearly. Each session ends with womb sounds to help babies settle before you go.
Classes run term-time only. Because drop-ins are not available, every family needs to book ahead — which also means the groups tend to stay at a consistent size. You are welcome to feed or cuddle your baby at any point during the session.
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Which ages are the Wednesday sessions at Witcombe suitable for?
All three slots cover the Baby Sensory programme range of 0 to 13 months. The 10:00–11:00 session is open to that full range; the 11:30–12:30 session is for ages from birth to 13 months; and the 13:00–14:00 session is for those from birth to 7 months.
Do I need to book, or can I just turn up?
Booking in advance is required — there are no drop-ins at this venue. Contact gloucester@babysensory.co.uk or call 01452 883723 to check availability and secure a place.
What actually happens during a session?
Each class follows a structured lesson plan covering creative play, massage, tummy time, movement, visual development, textures, scents and music. A signature song opens every session. Activities include a mix of original and traditional songs and rhymes to support early speech development, alongside simple signing activities to encourage communication from birth. Sessions end with womb sounds to soothe babies before the class closes.
Can I feed my baby during the class?
Yes. Parents are welcome to feed or cuddle their baby at any point during the session.
Do classes run in the school holidays?
Classes at Witcombe & Bentham Village Hall are term-time only. A separate summer programme — Summer Specials in August — has been offered previously. Contact gloucester@babysensory.co.uk for current availability.
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