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What to Expect in Your First Term of Gymnastics
So… your child’s first gymnastics term is coming up. You’ve booked the class, found their old PE kit (somewhere near the back of a...
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Sep 7, 20252 min read


Back to School, Back to Balance: Your Autumn Term at Wickers Gymnastics
New term, new leotard, same child cartwheeling through the kitchen. September’s creeping closer, and you know what that means – the...
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Aug 31, 20252 min read


Jump, Tumble, Explore: A Gymnastics Adventure for Kids (And Their Grown-Ups!)
Looking for a way to burn off some weekend energy, keep the kids moving, and maybe even sneak in a hot drink for yourself? We’ve got...
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Aug 24, 20252 min read


Summer Snaps! How to Take the Best Action Photos of Your Budding Gymnast
Whether your child is mid-cartwheel, beam balancing, or striking a victory pose in the garden, you know there’s a moment worth capturing...
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Aug 17, 20253 min read


The Balance Boost: How Gymnastics Supports Young Children’s Development (According to Science!)
Is it just us, or do preschoolers have an incredible ability to trip over absolutely nothing? Good news: science says we can help them...
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Aug 10, 20253 min read


Midweek Mayhem: Unstructured Gymnastics Fun Every Wednesday This Summer!
School’s out, energy is up… and the living room cushions are under siege. If you're running low on summer holiday ideas (or patience),...
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Aug 3, 20252 min read


🌙 Why Gymnastics Might Be the Key to Your Child Sleeping Better This Summer
It’s 9:46pm.Your child is still upside down on the sofa, asking for another snack and humming 'Lava Chicken'. You’re googling “Is it...
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Jul 31, 20253 min read


🧠 The Surprising Academic Benefits of Gymnastics (Yes, Really!)
When you picture gymnastics, you probably think about cartwheels, leotards, and kids gleefully launching themselves into foam pits. But...
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Jul 27, 20253 min read


Gymnastics and Friendship: Why Clubs Are About More Than Just Sport
If you’ve ever peeked into Wickers gymnastics, you’ll know the truth: gymnastics isn’t just about learning how to cartwheel without...
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Jul 20, 20253 min read


What Should My Child Wear to a Gymnastics Class?
Picture this: a bright workshop, hopeful faces, and your child staring down a tumble mat like it’s Mount Everest. You’re panicking—what...
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Jul 13, 20252 min read


Is My Child Too Shy for Gymnastics? Here’s Why the Answer Might Surprise You
Let’s set the scene. You’re watching from the sidelines. One child is cartwheeling with the energy of a wind-up toy, another’s already...
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Jul 6, 20253 min read


Club Awards Workshop – Thursday 24th July 2025
Ready to earn your next medal and certificate? Our Club Awards Workshop is back and it’s a brilliant opportunity for gymnasts to focus,...
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Jun 29, 20252 min read


Summer Holiday Activities 2025 at Wickers Gymnastics Club
Looking for a way to keep your child active, engaged, and away from their sixth snack of the morning this summer? We’ve got just the...
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Jun 22, 20251 min read


A Glossary of Gymnastics Terms for Parents (So You Know What They're Talking About!)
If you’ve ever found yourself nodding enthusiastically while your child says, “I almost nailed my back walkover on the beam after vault...
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Jun 15, 20252 min read


Why Gymnastics is the Ultimate Summer Activity (Even Indoors)
Let’s face it: British summer can be a bit… unpredictable. One minute it’s blazing sun, the next minute you’re sprinting across the...
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Jun 8, 20252 min read


The Science Behind Why Kids Love Gymnastics (When It's Taught the Right Way)
Ever wondered why some kids sprint into their gymnastics class with the energy of a caffeinated squirrel, while others seem to drag their...
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May 25, 20252 min read
Come Hang Out With Us Online – Wickers Gymnastics Club Is on Socials!
You’ve seen the handstands, heard the cartwheels, and maybe stepped on a rogue foam block or two at home… but did you know you can get...
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May 18, 20251 min read


How Gymnastics Boosts Children’s Confidence, Focus and Mental Health
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week (12th–18th May 2025), we’re taking a moment to reflect on the important role that community...
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May 11, 20252 min read


Ready, Set, Somersault! Special Workshop This May
If your child has dreams of flipping head over heels (on purpose, preferably) then our Somersault Workshop on Thursday 29th May is the...
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May 4, 20251 min read


Wickers Gymnastics Club Partners with Ropetackle Arts Centre
We’re flipping excited (literally and figuratively) to announce that Wickers Gymnastics Club is now a proud business sponsor of...
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Apr 27, 20252 min read
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