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
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!
What’s On?
Monday
Christ Church Village Hall, Bury
Morning
Mini Buddies Playgroup (from the 11th May)
9.30-10.30
A gentle stay and play session to help you to create your village of support in your local area. But to also help your toddler to explore through active play and imagination!
Afternoon –
Baby Buddies & You is designed with both you and your baby in mind—offering connection, calm, and support in those early months.
1:15 – 2:30pm (0–12 months only)
A gentle, welcoming space for parents and babies.
We especially support:
- Multiple births
- Babies who have experienced neonatal care
- Parents aged 25 and under
Wednesday (from 6th May)
Community Garden, Clarence Park
9:30am
Nature Buddies
A calming outdoor session where you and your child can slow down, explore nature, and connect together through gentle play, movement, and curiosity.
- 🌿 Outdoor time: gentle play, movement, and exploration
- 🕯️ Indoor time: cosy activities like stories, sensory play, creativity, and simple mindfulness
These sessions gently support children to:
- Explore feelings in a nurturing way
- Build kindness, empathy, and social skills
- Grow in confidence, calmness, and self-awareness
- Connect with others in a safe, welcoming space
Each session is led with care and empathy, creating a space where children feel seen, safe, and free to be themselves
Friday (from 1st May)
The Fusiliers Museum, Bury
Museum Adventure Buddies
10 – 11 am (0–5 years)
A warm, inclusive session for parents, grandparents, and childminders—ideal if you have more than one child. And to get interactive within the museum gallery space.
After having my daughter, I felt very ooverwhelmed and struggled with postpartum depression. I was often feeling isolated, completely unsure of myself, second guessing everything I was doing, and questioning whether I was doing anything “right” as a Mum.
New Mum, 2026
Finding Emmy’s ‘Baby Buddies & You’ group was a turning point for my mental health – it gave me a safe, understanding space where I felt heard, supported, and no longer alone in how I was feeling.
💛 Partially funded – subsidised rates available
🌿 Indoor & outdoor wellbeing experience
📍 Group bookings welcome
📩 Get in touch to find out dates, availability, and funding-supported pricing.
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.
