• 1^st Hartford Scout Group welcomes girls and boys aged 6 – 14 years into its sections – Beavers, Cubs and Scouts

• Art club is for 11 – 16 year olds, and is run by Hartford NSPCC. Try out new arts and make friends

• Baby Ballet is a dance class for babies and young children

• Baby sensory classes take place at St Johns Church
• Craft for kids: Run by Hartford NSPCC, this fun session is for children and their families. It takes place every school holiday and is about trying out new arts and crafts

• Dainty dancers offers dance classes for children

• Diddykicks offers football classes for children up to 5 years old

• Hartbeeps offers musical story telling and multi-sensory play classes for babies and young children

• Hartford Football Club is a friendly grassroots club with child and youth teams

• Hartford Girl Guiding offers Brownies for girls aged 7-10, Guides for girls aged 10-15 and Rangers for girls aged 14-18

• Hartford Tennis Club offers classes and holiday camps for children

• Imaginators runs painting and creative classes and groups for all ages and abilities

• Let’s Play is an outdoor play session for children and their parents / carers in Hartford. It is run by parents and supported by Hartford Parish Council

• Northwich Sapphires Netball Club is based in Hartford and runs Mini Nets for Reception to Year 1, and team squads for age groups U9 and upwards

• OnthePitch Coaching (see www.facebook.com/onthepitchcoaching) is a local football coaching company delivering small group training sessions, after-school clubs, holiday camps and community football programmes for children of all abilities. Their mission is to provide a fun, positive and professional environment where young players can develop both on and off the pitch

• PQA Northwich is a performing arts school based in Hartford, with classes for children and young adults

• Rhythm Time North Cheshire offers baby and toddler music sessions in Hartford

• St Johns Church run social groups for children of all ages, plus social groups for young people aged 11 to 18

• Teen Yoga: Boost your mental and physical health at this class for teenagers

• TinyTalk Babysign offer baby and toddler age classes aimed at improving communication, understanding and language, teaching British Sign Language

• Tiny Steps is run by parents who have children with complex needs and want to create a support network for other families who face similar challenges. The charity offers SEN sessions for members, in various venues, including in Hartford. Sessions have low numbers, no music, hand-dryers off where possible, and are in an environment where the staff and other participants understand 

• Tots & Tinies runs weekly during term time every Wednesday morning in the St Johns Church Centre. All parents and carers are welcome.

• Winnington Park Cricket Club play at both Hartford’s Grange Park and in Winnington. There are classes and matches for children. 

• Winnington Park Hockey Club takes place outdoors at The Grange Sports Centre, Hartford on a Wednesday 6:25- 7:30 for juniors aged 5-13yrs. Older teenagers (Years 9 – 11) are on a Monday. New players, at any level, always welcome.

Play parks 

Hartford has a number of play parks for children, including the two managed by Hartford Parish Council – Bradburns Lane Park (also known as Grange Park) and Leese park. Bradburns Lane park is larger and has equipment for young children and teenagers, and equipment for those with mobility issues. There is a car park next to the playground. 

Libraries

Hartford doesn’t have a public library, but we are close to libraries in Northwich, Weaverham, Sandiway, Barnton and others across Cheshire West. Each library runs activities for children and young people, and you can borrow books free of charge. Find out about local libraries. 

Anything to add or update?

If you know of any more clubs we can add to this list, or if you have any updates, please email asst.clerk@hartfordparishcouncil.org.uk.