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Our Mission
Born from the heart of Empathy Holistics, is the Empathy Holistic Buddies CIC we are a community-led, not-for-profit organisation supporting families through connection, calm & community. We believe in holding gentle spaces for both parent and child, providing creative, nurturing and inclusive sessions in Walmersley, Bury and surrounding areas.

Where little ones and their grown-ups can explore, grow, and feel at home indoors as well as out!

Our Values:

🌿 Holistic wellbeing – nurturing minds, bodies and hearts
💫 Imaginative play – sparking curiosity and creativity
💛 Meaningful connection – between families, nature, and community
🫶 Inclusive support – where every family is valued and welcomed

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What’s On?

Monday

Christ Church Village Hall, Walmersley Road, Bury: 1.15 – 2.30pm (0-12 months) we welcome multiple births, special care babies and any age of parent!

‘Baby Buddies & You designed with you and your baby in mind:

Back by popular demand, this time with a specific focus on those parents with multiple babies, those babies who have been in neonatal care and those parents who are under the age of 25 years!

Included in every session:
👶 Age-appropriate sensory and play-based activities
🌈 Creative expression and early development support
🌿 Nature-based experiences when outdoors
💛 A space for grown-ups to slow down and connect!

Friday

Friday – The Fusiliers Museum, Bury: 10.30 – 11.30pm (0-5 years) we welcome parents, grandparents and childminders!

Each session invites gentle exploration, play, and connection for both you and your child/ children. Ideal if you have more than one child to keep entertained.🌿 A balanced, gentle session which takes part indoors and in the great outdoors:
Each Mini Buddies session is thoughtfully split:

• Half of the session spent in nature — exploring the outdoors through gentle play, curiosity, movement, and connection.
• Half of the session indoors — cosy, calm activities including stories, sensory play, creativity, and simple mindfulness

This balance supports regulation, confidence, and emotional expression while allowing children to engage in ways that feel natural and safe.

Through Mini Buddies, children are gently supported to:

• Explore feelings in an age-appropriate and nurturing way
• Build kindness, empathy, and social skills
• Develop calmness, confidence, and self-awareness
• Enjoy connection with peers in a warm, welcoming environment

Sessions are led with empathy and care, creating a space where children feel safe, seen, and free to be themselves.

💛 Partially funded – subsidised rates available
🌿 Indoor & outdoor wellbeing experience
📍 Group bookings welcome
📩 Get in touch to find out dates, availability, and funding-supported pricing.

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All of our work is purpose-driven, not profit-driven. Every penny goes back into creating community support, wellbeing spaces, and playful opportunities for families across Walmersley and Bury.

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