
Auntie Heather’s
Machen Village Hall Playgroup, also known as Auntie Heather’s is a popular and well used childcare provider providing term time childcare for 20 months – 4yrs and holiday childcare for 20 months – 12 yrs. This friendly service also provides wraparound care with Machen Primary School.
From 8am – 3pm, Monday – Friday
Please call Aunty Heather on 07763 544 955
Tots play is a social group for parents and children.
Social Tots – Weds 10am – 10.40am (8mths – 30mths)
Discovery Tots – Weds 11am – 11.40am (2mths – 9mths)
Baby Development Course (0mths – 6 mths) -Weds 12.10 pm – 1pm
Visit the TotsPlay website for more info, or call Samantha on 07779 436 229


Good Companions
Join this social group for occasional speakers, activities, bingo, quizzes and more.
Come and meet friends old and new and share a chat over a lovely cuppa.
Contact Donna Gough on 01633 440 237
2nd and 4th Thursdays, 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Echo Yoga
Start your Yoga jouney today with Echo Yoga. Block booked sessions on Monday Evenings from 6.30 to 7.30. For more information and to book contact Lisa Harwood via echoyoga@hotmail.com


Parent Network
Join the Parent Network for crafts, chats and more. Thursday afternoons term time only. Children welcome.
1st and 3rd Week of the month 1pm – 3pm
2nd and 4th week of the month 12pm – 2pm
For more info contact Rachel on 01443 875444, rachelhaines@parentcaer.org.uk
Forest Friends & Toddlers
A parent and toddler group with safe play spaces in a Woodland play area, held inside the hall on rainy days.
Tuesdays and Fridays 9.30am – 1pm
For more info contact Heather on 07763 544955


Yoga with Ageliki
Wednesday 6pm – 7pm – Pre booking essential
Making yoga accesible to everyone. £5 per person.
Please bring a mat, water and a blanket.
For more information please contact Ageliki on 07766 220 493
the WI – Womens institute Inspiring women
The W.I. meets on the 2nd & 4th Week of the month. 7.30pm – 9pm
Join them for interesting speakers, competitions and activities. Fun and friendship are their main aims.
Visitors are welcome at any meeting, or membership is available.
For more information please contact Mrs Liz Phillips on 01633 440 444


Craft Club
Mondays 1pm – 3pm
Our Craft Club offers a welcome space to do your own thing or to learn from others whether it be knitting, stamping, card making, cross stitiching, sewing and so so more.
All ages and abilities welcome – please bring your own projects and equipment.
A small charge is made to cover the room hire costs.
For more info contact Christine on 07507 719571.
Feng Yang Sau – Kung Fu
Tuesdays 5pm – 6.30pm
Join our new Kung Fun class with Jason who holds a Black Sash, 3rd Degree and who has over 20 years instructor experience.
Ages 5+ to adult, families welcome.
The classes help instil discipline and self confidence plus improves fitness whilst learning a martial art.
For more info contact Jason on 07921 391268.


Baby & Toddler Group
Tuesdays 9.30am – 11.30am
New baby? Curious toddler? Do you need to get out and see other adults?
Pop along to our friendly Baby & Toddler group – Mums, Dads, Nans and Bampys all welcome.
£2 per child to cover bread, milk, arts and crafts.
Call Amy on 07852 563 518 or Juliet on 07497 694987
Writers Workshop
2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. 10am – 1pm
Pop in to find out more.

