Hartbeeps
Hartbeeps runs two Friday morning classes at Cricklade Town Hall Annexe, High Street, Cricklade, SN6 6AE: Happy House for confident walkers to pre-schoolers (20 months–4 years) at 10:00–10:45, and Baby Beeps for sitting babies to early toddlers (approximately 7–20 months) at 11:00–11:45. Each session is 45 minutes. All places must be booked in advance — there are no drop-ins.
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About this class
Hartbeeps at Cricklade Town Hall Annexe runs back-to-back on Friday mornings, both sessions 45 minutes, through the North Wiltshire franchise led by owner Sadie Ditchburn. The first slot — Happy House, 10:00–10:45 — is for confident walkers up to pre-schoolers (20 months to 4 years), younger siblings welcome alongside them. The second — Baby Beeps, 11:00–11:45 — is for babies sitting sturdily through to those just finding their feet (approximately 7 to 20 months). Hartbeeps programmes are built around developmental stage rather than a hard age cut-off, so children move between classes as they grow.
Baby Beeps is high-energy and deliberately sensory: Hartbeeps' own remixed nursery rhymes, BSL-inspired baby signing, oversized puppet friends, hundreds of props, dress-up, bubbles, and a sparkly parachute all feature across the 45 minutes. Each week has a different theme. The session closes with a calming-down period — lights dimmed, stars projected, pillows, blankets, feathers, and a gentle ambient scent — a deliberate winding-down before the session ends.
Happy House takes a different sound story each week, built around characters Dexter Cat and Adrian Mouse. Music, creative play, movement, and drama carry the narrative; the aim is to build vocabulary, rhythm, and confidence in a setting that feels more like play than structured learning.
Classes are aligned with the EYFS curriculum and every Hartbeeps teacher holds a DBS check and public liability cover up to £5,000,000. The standard booking structure is a half-term block — usually around seven weeks — paid in advance; pay-as-you-go spaces are offered where available. Places go on a first-come, first-served basis, and given there are no drop-ins at this venue, booking ahead is essential.
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Common questions
Which class suits my child?
Baby Beeps (Fridays 11:00–11:45) is for babies sitting sturdily to confident walkers — roughly 7 to 20 months. Happy House (Fridays 10:00–10:45) is for confident walkers to pre-schoolers, approximately 20 months to 4 years; younger siblings are welcome to join. Hartbeeps places children by developmental stage, not a strict age, so if your child is between stages, the local teacher can advise which session will suit them better.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes. Sessions at Cricklade Town Hall Annexe must be booked ahead and there are no drop-ins. The standard structure is a half-term block — usually around seven weeks — paid in advance. Pay-as-you-go spaces are available where slots remain. Booking is first-come, first-served, so it is worth reserving early rather than assuming space on the day.
What should we wear or bring?
Shoes come off during class, so socks for both of you are worth remembering. For younger babies, a baby grow helps keep movement unrestricted during massage, yoga, and tummy-time activities. Props, puppets, blankets, and parachutes are all provided. If you are bringing a second child under 12 months and want them to have their own props and blankets, book them a toadstool (their own place spot); otherwise a sibling under 12 months can share yours at no extra charge. A sibling attending the same class at the standard rate receives a 50% discount.
What happens in a session?
Each 45-minute class follows a different weekly theme, set to Hartbeeps' original music — remixed nursery rhymes, raps, and rhythm play. Expect puppets, sensory props, baby signing, dressing up, bubbles, and a parachute. Every session ends with a calming-down period: lights dimmed, stars projected, pillows, blankets, feathers, and a gentle ambient scent to help little ones settle before leaving.
What is the cancellation policy?
If you cancel at least one week before the half term starts, the session leader will refund the half-termly fee minus a £5.00 administration charge. Once a half term is under way, refunds or credits are not given for sessions missed due to illness or holidays. If Hartbeeps cancels a session or changes its time or location and you cannot attend the rearranged session, a pro-rata credit will be applied to your account.
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