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Apr 2021
'Unbelievable' demand for Harrogate baby classes after lockdown
Harrogate baby and toddler groups have been inundated with parents eager to book classes. Some have had to employ more staff and start new classes to meet demand.
A number of local companies have said since April 12th when lockdown partially eased, demand has been "unbelievable".
For many new parents these classes give them the opportunity to socialise with other new parents as well as getting their babies interacting with others.
For some the wait for a space may be a little longer with one Harrogate company saying their waiting list has over 100 names on it.
Emily Savage runs Hartbeeps in the Harrogate district, she said:
Emily holds classes at Calcutt Village Hall, Harrogate Gymnastics on Hornbeam park and Pannal Village Hall. She has introduced new weekend classes for parents that are now back at work.
Natalie Ramsey who owns Baby Sensory Harrogate has seen a similar level of demand. She has has to employ a class assistant to help with the covid cleaning in between classes.
She said:
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The Little Gym in Harrogate holds about 44 classes each week but still has people asking for more. Owner, Kate Henebury, said:
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