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2020 Love Local Award Winners: Virtual Class or Activity Award Sponsored by BCT Accountants.

Virtual Class or Event Sponsored by BCT Accountants

Drum roll please! Here we go, the first celebration blog in the 2020 Harrogate Mumbler Love Local Awards!

Initially we said that we would only publish the comments when we got 5 or more but having read them all, we’ve decided to ditch that rule! Everyone who received a nomination deserves to read their message/s of thanks & support!

Thanks to our amazing award sponsor, BCT Accountants, we have some lovely certificates to give out to all nominees. We hope that it will be a lovely reminder for you in the future about how you adapted your classes & events and how grateful the Harrogate & Knaresborough community are for everything that you do. If you are a nominee & you would like to claim your certificate then please fill in this quick form here so that we know where to send it to!

We’ve also got some digital badges for all nominees. Please help yourself & download your badge (see list below for different versions) You are welcome to use them wherever you want- on your social media channels, on your websites etc. Let everyone know how loved you are!

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If you know any of the winners, please be sure to tell them about it. We want to spread this lovely news far & wide!

Love from Sally, Kate, Kayti & Evie at Harrogate Mumbler x

P.S Coming next on Monday 6th July is the “Star Teacher” celebration blog.

Winners of the 2020 Harrogate Mumbler Love Local “Virtual Class or Activity” Award

(In alphabetical order)

20th Harrogate (Rossett) Cubs

Scouting values have been amazing – regular online meetings (treasure hunts, doughnut making…), world record camping challenge, badge activity and even arts & crafts kits delivered to our door. Debbie and the team truly live and breathe the values of scouting and it’s had a huge positive impact on our family.
Debbie and Joe have worked so hard to allow the Cubs some fantastic experiences through virtual meetings over the past few months. I’m not sure my ears will ever recover from the online drumming workshop they arranged but the mug cake the Cubs made together was rather tasty!
Debbie and Joe have been holding zoom cubs meetings which have been amazing fun including online drumming lessons, making microwave donuts and of course a scavenger hunt. I was amazed to receive a hand delivered supplies bag with envelopes labelled up for each meeting for the next month. Above and beyond.

Aim martial arts

They have continued to set challenges and regular classes throughout lock down and offered to help when children were needing a pick me up or support
Master Milo – a zoom legend!!!! Classes have continued as normal for my boy – been lovely to have some form of consistency. Despite battling financial hardships & worry about the future he has always been on screen on time & positive. A legend!

Alicja Palutkiewicz

Pilates and yoga for free through Facebook, asking for donations. Such a generous offering to make. This has helped me to get exercise around my shifts and donate money to her to keep herself going through the crisis. She is so full of energy and has kept me going

Baby massage and yoga with hazel

Our girls love hazel and her classes
She quickly adapted her baby yoga classes so we could do them from home. At the start of lockdown, it was a sliver of normality where little man and I could do something we enjoyed. She was always a ray of positivity and made sure that we were all okay

Baby Sensory

This class has been wonderful during lockdown – on every week without fail and so many wonderful ideas.

Beyond imagination Emporium

For the video story times via fb life plus linking up with me and bringing Mrs Doubtfire to my online zoom fitness

Bilton & Woodfield Library – Storytime

Bilton & Woodfield Library do a Storytime session every Tuesday at 10am which is normally held in the library (even out of term time). When lockdown hit and the library had to close, the volunteers kept the storytime going by publishing videos on their facebook page. Fantastic to be able to keep that routine up for the younger children – it has meant so much to so many, thank you

Blue Cat Fitness

Lesley-Ann has been offering online zoom and Facebook live workouts for absolutely free right the way through lockdown. She has been doing this to look out for her current clients, old clients, new clients and anyone who has needed a physical and mental connection. A wonderful lady who has provided much needed support for many many people ????
Lesley-Anne has gone above and beyond she has done Facebook live and Zoom classes and all for free through the lockdown absolutely amazing lady xx
I would like to nominate Lesley-Anne Nadin of Blue Cat fitness who during lockdown has provided fitness classes on zoom and facebook live for free, not just to her regular clients but also to anyone too. It really helped me keep going during lockdown by providing a little bit of normal life and maintaining my wellbeing and fitness.
Lesley Ann has continued to provide free exercise classes through most of lockdown, keeping people physically and mentally fit. I really appreciate how much time she has put into this and asked for nothing in return, a true selfless act.
Lesley-Anne has done over 6 free classes a week via Facebook or zoom since the beginning of lockdown.it has been amazing being able to do them all
Blue cat fitness Lesley – Anne has continued to support her class members and welcomed new members providing Virtual classes. A wonder lady
Lesley-Anne quickly adapted to lockdown offering free fitness classes via Zoom and Messenger to new and existing clients. Her tag line has become “From my living room to yours” and it is amazing how creative she can be in the space between the couch and the TV! Being able to continue doing something that brings such positive mental and physical benefits throughout lockdown has been a lifesaver.

Carole – Ripon Dance Academy

Bringing dance & fun into our home by continuing ballet, tap, freestyle, etc classes. Bringing continuity & also contact with friends.
When things were looking very bleak with home schooling, these dance classes kept a sense of routine in our house. Although I am banned from being in the room, I can hear that along with the dancing, she encourages the children to chat with one another and she always asks them how they are and whether they are coping. They have been a godsend – not just Carole but all the teachers.
Carole has provided zoom dance classes which have been fabulous for my daughter to maintain normality, fitness and some social aspects during lockdown. It’s been lovely to see her smile because of these classes.
Carole and her team of teachers at Ripon Dance Academy have kept dancers active and supported through lockdown while also offering opportunity to connect with their dance school friends through online classes and also a fun-filled virtual party.

Catherine Wright

For organising hglockdown, a May bank holiday weekend of online activities, which provided great entertainment and learning opportunitues and raised thousands of pounds for local charities.

Chantelle at Moo Music

My son has been going to her classes since he was 4 months old and when lockdown hit, everything stopped. Chantelle was running her classes online the following week. My son has kept the only bit of normality he had and I am so grateful for that. His face lights up every week. She is truly amazing

Chatsworth Dance

They have posted a dance tutorial most week days for our children to follow, including monthly challenges and videos. They have covered ballet, modern jazz, tap, contemporary, etc. My daughter has loved them! Throughout the whole of lockdown, they haven’t asked for any fees. As a family run business, that can’t have been easy. We can’t wait to get back!

Chris Hughes, Zen pilates

Chris rapidly adapted and created online Zoom classes to replace the sessions she delivered in person previously. Fabulous teacher, varied classes and always provides different levels depending on experience of participants. She is so engaging. I have no idea how she can make each class so fresh. Provides a sense of purpose and supports our fitness

Chris Jones Martial Arts

He has been relentless in his pursuit to keep his students fit and active, up to date with skills by creating new Daily challenges (60 of them!) and both real time and virtual sessions. It has helped my children’s mental health and made sure they continue to feel part of such a strong fantastic and professional local MA fitness centre.
Mr Jones has done a fab job at making online daily activities and classes for his students.
Fantastic classes every time we would of been lost without them
Has brought some normality and structure for my boys as almost all other aspects of their lives have been turned upside down
Chris has been doing live classes and challenge videos nearly every day since lockdown started. It’s really helped keep a bit of ‘normality’ for my son during lockdown
Excellent online provision for members including daily motivational challenges and keeping in touch. Cant wait to return to classes!!
Continuing to provide high quality classes throughout lockdown beyond the regular timetable. Including daily interactive challenges, live and pre-recorded sessions through Facebook and Zoom.
Chris has gone above and beyond to ensure that every single one of his members have been able to still enjoy competing in their martial arts lessons via online live lessons, daily challenges and pre recorded sessions. He has kept in contact with all members and kept us in the loop of things he would be doing throughout this period. He has done this every day since lockdown and i feel this has been really beneficial as we have used these lessons to ensure my little boy still gets some exercise Like he would at school in PE lessons. The daily challenges set were to be complete by the children and uploaded to the groups page and Chris went that extra mile to create award certificates for the children which again encouraged the children to want to do more. My 5yr old really enjoys this and can interact via the iPad to still do the activities set out in these lessons. Even in these tough times Chris made a kind gesture to all his members and reduced member fees which he didn’t have to but we really appreciated this due to our furlough circumstances. We can’t wait to get back to Chris Martial Arts school.
My daughter had been attending CJMA since she was 8. Chris has really gone above and beyond with his virtual classes for his members which has not just been good regarding fitness levels but keeping postive mental attitudes as well.
For reaching into the homes of those who need it.

Claire Walker

Claire’s online sessions are engaging, fun and easy to fit into your day. Claire dedicates a lot of time making fun and well resourced sessions and the activities linked to each session gave us something different to focus on each day which was so helpful during lockdown!

Create Pottery

Because of the amazing range of classes.

Coppice Valley Primary School and Dan Cawte

Daily stories on Insta with lots of fun and news.
Inspiring art videos throughout lockdown with unbelievable professional production. My kids loved them so much! Thank you!

Dan Cawte

Every Thursday Mr. Cawte, Deputy Head at Coppice Valley Primary School,at 7pm has gone live on facebook and read stories a bit like Jack-a-nory! His unique delivery is quite entertaining. He makes it so much fun. He reads out the comments he gets sent along side the story and has a bit of banter with everyone. He also does a birthday shout out for those who have had a birthday that week. Such a wonderful way to keep reaching out to the Coppice Valley children, their families and the wider community at these tough times. Even though the school has reopened he has still carried on!
For his weekly bedtime stories on the Coppice Valley facebook page.

Dance matt

Free dance Matt discos! Weekly!
Kept my kids entertained
He has done a great job to provide free online discos during lockdown and raised a lot of money for Harrogate Theatre so deserves a shout out!
Doing online dance parties for children during lockdown, and raising money for Harrogate Theatre. #Bestchildren’sentertainerinHarrogate

Emergy Fitness

Emma Spalding has been posting on-line fitness and well-being classes from her home since the beginning of lockdown. The sessions can be live or catch up. She is always cheerful and positive. She has encouraged so many of us to keep moving in these trying times.
Eternally positive and forward thinking. Emma found a way to keep her classes going via Facebook live. She motivates and encourages us all to get active for both our physical and mental wellbeing. Her classes are exceptional proved by how she raised over £4K for a bereaved family by asking us to donate to a fundraiser rather than her own pocket. That amount speaks for itself at £3.50 a class. Simply the best at what she does as well as selfless, positive and forward thinking.
Emma has been a real inspiration to all her class members during this time. She has kept us going with our fitness with her enthusiasm and really embraced the virtual class concept, even going as far as to make sure we had the right equipment at home, and for one full month, requesting donations to a local charity. She has really gone above and beyond and that is why I am nominating her for this category.
Emma moved all entire class timetable online, providing the option of taking part in a live class or catching up from the library of previously recorded classes. What a life-saver through this difficult period. Emma has kept her Emergise community feeling positive and motivated to get through this pandemic. Emma provides support with so much more than just physical fitness – she has a very positive mental attitude and is a great role model. It is hard to feel down when Emma is around!!
For Emma’s continued enthusiasm throughout these difficult times. For finding ways to motivate everyone, to help with our well-being.
Emma has been an absolute diamond ???? keeping everyone fit and health through lock down. Injecting massive amounts of energy, enthusiasm, smiles and positivity to everyone’s day. She is a ray of sunshine ☀️ on a rainy day ☔️ She also has been busy raising money ???? With her online classes and managed to raised £4625 during 23/3 to 31/5 for a North Yorkshire Police Family in need, whose Husband/ Daddy (Craig Ainsley) took his own life on 6/12/19 xx She is just an absolute super star ⭐️ and in my eyes really deserves the award ????
Emma took her classes online as quickly as possible, and didn’t charge for the first period – instead taking the opportunity to raise money via donations. She has set up a great library of online classes, easily accessible or attended live – always cheerful, always there to support her members.
Emma Spalding is a legend! I cannot praise her, or the classes that she has been providing online during lockdown, enough. She has gone above and beyond to keep us all motivated and positive. She is unfailingly cheerful and positive herself which is a help when you are having the ‘lockdown wobbles’ There are ‘live’ classes and also a recording of each class so that we can dip in as and when we need an exercise boost. She is an amazing inspiration to us all.
Emma is just fabulous, she’s created a community spirited group and kept us going with a mixture of on line classes that are also available on catch up in a library that she has created. She has kept us mobile, fit and helped our mental health too – I am so grateful to her She is just awesome ????
Amazing classes right from the start. She raised over 4K for charity by taking donations for the online classes.
Emma has created a complete series of new online workouts to suit all levels throughout the lockdown, and kept up the same pace and enthusiasm. The classes can be done live or at your own convenience; in the bedroom or your garden, your pyjamas or full gym kit. Well done Emma.
Classes have kept my routine going throughout lockdown and kept me in contact with people
Emma took her fitness classes on-line but instead of charging she asked for donations to a charity fund set up for a widow and children of a police staff member who sadly took his own life. An inspiration who kept us all and she kept us fit throughout Lockdown.
Emma is consistently positive and in the first 2-3 months of lockdown raised over £5000 for the young family of a police officer who had died
Enthusiasm, inclusion, includes all abilities
Emergy fitness, running live classes online and raising money for local charity, brilliant welcoming classes made so much fun, wouldn’t have been without them during lockdown!
Emma has a fabulous array of exercise sessions online – something for everyone. For the first month she asked us to donate money to a local family coping since death of husband/ father In lieu of her payment. We get live classes and an online library to dip in to when we want. Always upbeat and motivating sessions.
She did online fitness classes for students and parents ,Free of charge .
Emma has run a variety of online classes since lockdown started. Initially donations were made to a charity, which raised thousands of pounds to help the family of a deceased police officer. She adapts her classes so many levels of fitness are catered for. Emma is always a positive, sunny and happy and has brightened many a day. I’m exercising more now than I did before.
Immediately adapted to offering a comprehensive range of activities online. Transferred her classes to live sessions with ease and all for a contribution to charity to help a family who were devastated by the loss of a husband / father. Constant unwavering positivity and encouragement she has been brilliant at keeping me motivated and maintain some level of fitness during this crazy times. Thank you Emma you have been amazing !!!
Emma has done an amazing job of keeping us all fit & motivated, she’s worked hard to keep our spirits up during these difficult times she always has a smile on her face & a kind word for everyone & has raised over £4000 for charity during lockdown, I personally would like to say a Hugh thank you to Emma she is a fantastic person who no matter what will always have time to help others.
She has given up her time to give all the kids and parents of Goldsborough school free PE lessons during the lockdown twice a week. It was amazing and helped my kids.
Emma has continued to do FB live classes all throughout lockdown. March and April all donations were made to a local charity. Emma is inspiring and keeping us all fit. She is an absolute star.
Emergy Fitness & Wellbeing has really kept me sane and motivated during lockdown. Her enthusiasm is catching. Emma has worked so hard
For her awesome motivational online pe sessions during lockdown for our fab school. Helping all the kids/parents/ staff stay active! She always goes over and above to support everyone.
Emma switched all of her classes to online on Facebook and has been amazing at keeping us all fit and healthy during this crisis. Even when I missed the live sessions I could go and catch up thanks to Emma creating a bank of class videos. It must’ve been very strange for her to be teaching to a phone rather than a room full of faces to interact with. I think she’s dealt with it all amazingly and in her usual positive and cheery way!
She’s kept us motivated and fit throughout lockdown. Absolute superstar … couldn’t have got through it without her!!! ????
She has given encouragement and fun to a group that would otherwise really struggle in lockdown… Emma has helped give a connection that has been vital. Her classes are structured and has clear instruction. She has grouped them and put them into library format so that they can be used at any time of the day- this means they can be used in conjunction with work and family life. Emma also did classes free until a June 1st – in return she asked for donations to a charity that helped a family who were really struggling….
Emma is a parent of goldsborough primary school abc dedicated her time free of charge to deliver virtual classes for the children . Amazing lady ????
Emma radiates welcome and encouragement in her classes. She caters for all ages and levels, offering alternatives for many exercises. She also explains the benefit of particular exercises and tries to ensure that they are being done correctly. Her ‘well done’ and ‘go for it’ and ‘just two more, you can do it’ make you feel she is connecting with you personally. I always feel so much better afterwards. Instead of benefiting financially in the earlier weeks of lockdown, Emma chose to contribute her takings to a local family in need. She raised more than £4000 on their behalf. She has also been helping schools and in the NHS during this period. I highly commend her for this award.
Emma has provided inspirational fitness classes throughout lockdown that have helped with both physical and mental wellbeing. She has also taken the time to ask all class participants their preferred medium for the online classes as well as listening to feedback to ensure the classes have been challenging and fun throughout this period. Not only has she provided amazing classes, but also forfeited her own income in order to raise £5000 for a local young family who suffered The loss of a loved one due to mental heath issues. Well done Emma!!!
Emma’s online workouts have been wonderful to follow during lockdown. She has kept all of our family fit during these unusual times and our mental wellbeing in a positive place. We would love for her to be recognised for her amazing work!
Emma has been amazing throughout lockdown, providing 2 PE sessions per week to all the children at our school free of charge. We are a federated Primary School, so it has been open to 2 schools. She has also set up a closed group on Facebook for her classes to continue online. Her positivity and approach to the PE has been amazing. I know many parents who have been extremely grateful to her.
Fabulous teacher Very inclusive for all abilities
Emma has a lot of energy and enthusiasm which motivates everyone to keep moving and exercise. She is very knowledgable and explains every movement and how it affects each part of the body.
I would like to sponsor Emma for this award, because she organised all her classes on line and arranged it so that everyone who had attended the classes could participate on line through Facebook. This enabled everyone to go back to her previous classes if you could not do them live. She did wonders for everyone’s morale by keeping them fit and mentally motivated. She also held a fund raising event for a family with 3 very young children to help them through a very difficult time on the loss of a father and husband who had committed suicide and raised the sum of £5,000 pounds.
Emma has been teaching all her clients throughout lockdown and continues to keep us all healthy. Emma has raised £5000 for charity during the time by asking all of her clients to donate to the charity instead of paying for her classes, which has meant she didn’t receive an income for 2 months. If you have never experienced one of Emma’s classes I can highly recommend them, she keeps them fun, you can work at your own level and she is always encouraging us to be better. Emma has also during lockdown been giving her time to a local school to keep them healthy too.
Emma has been an inspiration to us all. For the first two months all monies went to support the Craig Ainsley Family Support. Not only is Emma keeping us fit but she is also always encouraging us to remain positive

Enchantica’s Workshop: Rising Stars class

Fairy Enchantica (Suzie) has pulled out all the stops to move her drama, yoga and mindfulness classes online. Her enthusiasm and energy come across like she’s in our living room. We have loved her classes every week and we can’t wait to get back to classes in person ASAP as my daughter misses Suzie so much. Suzie goes above and beyond, giving up her time for kids locally. She offering to have a chat with my daughter (for free) to give her reassurances and offer ways to handle her feelings during the current crisis. She’s wonderful!

Fiit Like A Girl

Having consumed my body weight in junk food for the first month of lockdown, I was so grateful for Vicky’s online classes to get me back on track. I did everything from a Basic Nutrition class, a Glutes Masterclass and Fitness Pilates, and I’ve enjoyed it all (which is saying something as I hate exercise!) I’m feeling so much better now and it’s all thanks to Vicky!
Vicky’s online classes are the only reason my clothes aren’t now bursting at the seams! I have been able to keep my fitness going in some way by joining Vicky and Lisa’s classes each week and working out at home on Zoom.
I can see my friends and keep fit
Great zoom classes, trying to carry on as normal which is great!
Vicky has adapted to the crisis brilliantly. As with everyone, she has her own personal struggles but she has remain engaged and keeping close to her families. She has provided a platform for the children/teens to open up and help each other through it. Sadly she’s lost her beloved studio as she couldn’t social distance safely, but like a phoenix she has risen and will hopefully be stronger than ever!
Vicky is an incredible human being. Since lockdown she has battled through some tough and challenging circumstances but come up with some fantatsic ways to support and maintain contact with her classes. She is a true inspiration
Vicky has moved her classes online to Zoom during Covid19. It has been fantastic to still get the support , classes and expertise during these very difficult times.
Fab online Pilates classes for a much needed hour of me time away from work and home school.
HIIT, Pilates, Activation Band classes – Vicky has kept us fit and strong during lockdown and burning off those extra calories eaten! Classes were all free of charge for the first 2 months of lockdown too. The classes are very structured and I’m now doing more exercise than I ever did!
Vicky Little is a special kind of person, one who you don’t meet too often. I’m nominating her for this category although she can easily fall into some of the others too. Amongst her many classes for adults and kids, Vicky runs Fiit like a girl which is so much more than just a fitness session – in fact, the fitness element is just a byproduct! Although Vicky inspires and encourages girls and young women to be more active, her classes also teach them about self worth and self esteem, how to stay mentally healthy in the world of social media, how to believe in themselves and the importance of being kind to each other. You only have to speak to the parents of some of these girls to know what a hugely positive impact Vicky makes on their mental and physical well-being. This makes her sessions, virtual or otherwise, even more important in the current climate.
Because putting on zoom classes gave me a chance to do exercise from home and work it round my son, it’s been a really supportive group and it’s helped me stay healthy

First Step Phonics

Whilst during lockdown I have been working and having Mum guilt of not spending quality time with my children. Claire’s virtual sessions gave us a focus every day and activity ideas to help engage my daughter. Claire’s fabulous teaching and enthusiasm/passion for teaching children really shows and my daughter always looked forward to opening our emails for the new link! Highly recommend the classes!
Providing incredible, creative and engaging sessions to pre schoolers on line.
We really enjoyed the sessions. Every day we looked forward to the next one. We enjoyed joining in the activities. We are waiting patiently for the classes to restart after lockdown.
Before lockdown we loved attending the classes which captivated both my 4 and 1 year olds. A new class offering something wonderful, growing as word was beginning to spread about this little gem that offered fun whilst learning such important early literacy skills. Then lockdown was forced upon them and so all they had built had to stop–but Claire undeterred went online offering phonics sessions that we could participate in at home to keep that love of literacy going. She is so gifted and skilled at what she does. Thank you
First Steps Phonics
Outstanding provision of online videos and resources during lockdown. My young children love watching Claire and we still rewatch many of the videos. Who said learning had to be boring. Claire even got me dancing along!

Flora yoga

Online yoga via zoom from her home. Kept me excercising and grounded. Her classes are amazing – thank you

Freedom performing arts

They have done so much for the kids. Daily / weekly challenges / zoom classes / private lessons / its been amazing

Gillian McBride – Clubbercise with Gilly

Gilly has adapted her classes to the technology requirement so that everyone can still have their time to shine. Gilly’s classes are disguised as fitness but really provide a safe space for us all to let loose, be ourselves and switch off from the pressure. Gilly is a warm, compassionate lady who has tirelessly kept in touch with all her clientele to ensure they all keep connected and are getting through. Her honesty about her own experience and feelings help us to relate and feel ‘normal’ and without judgment. Amazing lady.

Harrogate Community Lockdown Fest

A weekend full of fun and free online classes, talks, activities and more. This HG Community Lockdown Fest was organised by local people for local people in aid of a very good cause: to raise money for charities during the early phase of lockdown. Fantastic event for the whole family from babies/toddlers to grandparents.
Great idea to keep everyone entertained, find out about local business and raise lots of money for a fantastic cause

Harrogate and Knaresborough Toy Library

I have been so impressed at the effort to keep children entertained providing a massive online catalogue to be viewed, making weekly orders and delivering to our doorstep. They have definitely kept things alive for us by allowing the kids to experience a whole load of new toys.

Harrogate Gymnastics

Provide so much content over lock down to help keep the children engaged whilst missing their classes.
They have worked really hard to keep the children engaged on zoom meetings throughout lockdown. They have also had some amazing competitions which have not been gymnastics related, like talent competitions which the children have loved.
They have been brilliant at providing zoom sessions for my daughter’s.
Since day 1 of lockdown we have had online zoom lessons and optional facebook sessions. The support has been great and the zoom sessions so enjoyable. Great for our kids to get some interaction with others whilst maintaining their skills. Can’t really thank them enough!
The team of excellent coaches at Harrogate Gymnastics Club have made the transition from coaching the children in the gym to running zoom calls in our homes. They have kept the children motivated under very unusual times by carrying out activities, quizzes and competition. We cannot thank them enough.
You wouldn’t have thought it possible to coach gymnasts without the coach actually being next to them but they have done this in the most amazing fashion. Not just zoom training but using videos the gymnast have sent in of them doing tumbling and gymnastics at home the coaches have been able to use software to demonstrate where their technique needs to be adapted to improve outcomes truly exceptional adaptation during lockdown.

Harrogate Personal Training

Hayley and Lisa have run a timetable of virtual exercise classes online. It’s been fantastic to do live classes and interact rather than following a pre-recorded video. Great works outs with some added humour from interruptions by toddlers and dogs ???? reflecting life in lockdown! Thank you both for keeping me on track with my fitness.
When we couldn’t attend gym classes anymore, the Harrogate PT girls put on virtual classes so we could still keep healthy and focussed. Without any childcare it also meant that it was possible to still exercise and my toddler could even join in (or at least make me work harder by carrying him whilst I did a squat!) Hayley and Lisa are really encouraging and motivating and have given me so much positive energy during lockdown. Thank you so much for keeping me going!
I have spent lockdown on my own at home with my baby as my husband is a key worker and has been out at work throughout. Harrogate PT’s classes have not only kept me exercising they have kept me sane! The classes are adaptable for all levels of fitness and the girls are so motivational.
When the government closed all gyms Lisa and Hayley had to find another way to deliver workouts for their clients. They worked hard and more hours than ever to build up a new online business where they teach a variety of LIVE Fitness classes, Personal Training sessions and support people working from home and who are self isolating. They even offer ALL key workers FREE unlimited classes. They are professional, their music is always upbeat and suitable for every class, Their energy and personalities shine through the computer and they have kept hundreds of people enjoy working out at home! Thank you ladies

Hartbeeps

Hartbeeps at home has been an amazing lockdown home baby class to do with my baby. When my baby hears the songs, her face lights up with excitement. Thank you to Emily and Jane!
Emily and Jane have worked so hard to create daily online classes. We miss seeing them so much but their online classes have been brilliant! They have also delivered hartbeeps toys which have provided hours of entertainment! Thanks Emily and Jane!
They have kept a lot of mum and dads sane in these crazy times! They have been providing daily classes online and Emily and Jane are so kind and caring.
Hartbeeps have been running lovely Virtual classes which must be so different and difficult to do. It’s such a magical time to spend one on one with my child without thinking I should be cleaning!! Thank you for remaining so enthusiastic throughout ????
They’ve adapted their classes so we can access them online and brought a lifeline to so many parents at home with little ones. Thank you so much Emily and Jane, although we miss coming to classes at least you’ve made feel included with your fab sessions!
The content and activities they have presented has been incredible
Entertaining us all during lockdown
Providing classes from home everyday. Amazing!

HDDC

They kept my daughter going through online activities with dance

Heaven & Hell Fitness

Amazing classes put on and sorted out so quickly into lockdown – they kept us sane.
From week 2 of lockdown they have created a whole new business with loads of different Live classes online at all different times of the day. Now offering pre-recorded classes too so can do anytime. Great fun classes with easy and hard options to suit everyone with a friendly attitude – love them & they’ve kept me going in lockdown doing more exercise than I’ve ever done before in my life so feeling fittest & strongest I ever have. Well done Claire & Louise.
Claire and Louise have provided multiple daily online classes aimed at all abilities, with a huge variety of content. Their endless enthusiasm and the consistent high quality of classes has been amazing, and it is very cheap!! They listen to the users, change things as needed and have adapted brilliantly to doing classes online. The group of people it brings together get to have a chat before each class which has been lovely. Thank you ladies ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Louise & Claire took covid19 by the horns, adapted & overcame. Their fitness classes went online. Available to everyone. Delivered professionally & with fantastic energy.
Claire and Louise super professional and been an amazing asset during lockdown
When coronavirus hit we all thought what are we going to do to keep fit?! Louise & Claire to our rescue. After a lot of hard work they set up online classes. They offer us so much choice & their enthusiasm never wains. I’m very proud of everything they have done, keeping us fit & sane.
Keeping us all fit & sane with such a smile & continued positivity
Inspirational teachers who deliver an essential service in challenging times offering fabulous online classes encouraging health and wellbeing both physically and mentally.
Swapping normal classes to online zoom classes so I have been able to maintain my physical well-being
Louise & Claire took covid19 by the horns, adapted & overcame. Their fitness classes went online. Available to everyone. Delivered professionally & with fantastic energy.
Motivating & inspiring in these difficult times. Great variety of classes. Helpful instructors. Feel part of a community.
Claire and Louise are amazing ladies who have worked sooo hard to keep me fit mentally and physically Classes to suit everyone at different times of the day 6 days a week, recording sessions for those unable to join the classes so they can do them at a time that suits I’m fitter than I was before lockdown all thanks to them ????????
Louise & Claire have set up an online fitness timetable , with loads of classes . They are so motivated and manage to keep all their members sane during this lockdown period .
These girls stepped up to the mark very early in lockdown & are still providing online fitness classes. There are so many to choose from every week with a different theme. These classes have kept me sane the last 4 months they are so enthusiastic it keeps everyone focused
Clare and Louise have amazing energy and have brought so much fun into lockdown with their virtual classes
Superb training sessions, two brilliant trainers, supplying all our fitness requirements on line, throughout lockdown. Without Heaven and Hell on Line fitness supporting and caring for individuals and groups many would have missed their friendship and compassion as an extra throughout training.
These girls are seasoned fitness professionals who have the most fantastic energy. Their Varied range of virtual classes have been excellent
Louise and Claire have set up virtual classes (17 classes a week) they both have so much energy and are so very enthusiastic that it’s kept me sane throughout lockdown The routine/structure of the classes gave me a purpose to get out of bed each morning when there was nothing else to do It was lovely to see their smiling faces each day when other wise I might not see anyone till the evening Thank you to you both and hopefully I have stayed fairly fit as well
Louise and Claire have set up virtual classes (17 classes a week) they both have so much energy and are so very enthusiastic that it’s kept me sane throughout lockdown The routine/structure of the classes gave me a purpose to get out of bed each morning when there was nothing else to do It was lovely to see their smiling faces each day when other wise I might not see anyone till the evening Thank you to you both and hopefully I have stayed fairly fit as well
These fitness online classes were initially put together for the present Covid 19 crisis. The timetable has been updated & the offer of outside classes have been available as the government regulations have changed. Every class has been professionally & enthusiastically presented. There are weekend & prerecorded classes for those who want to access them. My spirits & wellbeing have been totally lifted due to being able to keep fit at this difficult time. I can’t think of a more deserving nomination for this award.
They responded so quickly and creatively to the fitness needs and wishes of our community once lockdown arrived. They’ve lightened the experience of isolation and brought fun and boundless energy into countless homes. Without them I’d have turned to blubber.
They are true harrogate girls who have passion for what they do
Provide a brilliant wide range of physical activity from Pilates, HIT, boxercise, yoga and Zumba. Great energy, really kept me afloat during lockdown! They are absolutely fantastic!
Louise and Claire have been amazing in transforming their local fitness and pilates classes overnight into an online service. They interact and feedback on technique to people joining the classes. Every class is different and their enthusiasm and happiness has been a lifeline to a lot of people. They’ve now added yoga to their weekly timetable. There really is something for everyone of any age and any ability at various times throughout the day, 6 days a week. It’s just fantastic what they have achieved and I know that I am one of many who are extremely grateful to them for keeping us sane in lockdown!
Both instructors- Claire Eccles& Louise Annat had a very steep learning curve to set up online classes – getting music included etc… Then adjusting the timetable to offer lots more depending on feedback needs.. Most importantly they introduced a 15minute early log on so that clients could chat to them or each other. Both have remained so encouraging and positive throughout… they really have made a difference to the community during this difficult time☘️☘️☘️
Louise and Claire have provided an excellent selection of classes and so quickly after all their classes got cancelled in March, they make you feel welcome at all the classes and deliever them with such enthusiasm, I miss then when i can’t do a class.
Louise and Claire are both wonderful at what they do. They are non judgemental, upbeat, positive and doing their classes definitely had an impact on my mental health during lockdown! They learnt how to do Zoom in an hour, reduced the price, increased the range of classes and tried to get as many people involved as possible. They always go the extra mile for people they train, they clearly love what they do and they genuinely care about their clients. Well done Heaven and Hell!
Their fitness class response to lockdown was fast, innovative, inspiring and has continued to develop and bring together a community of followers, getting fit, physically and emotional well being and maintaining a local connection through the online classes.
Claire and Louise worked very hard to quickly move their face to face classes into an online format via Zoom in order to provide a range of fitness options during lockdown. During this time they have listened to customers and adapted their classes to ensure there is truly a class for everyone. They always deliver a service with a smile and have a brought a small amount of normality back to day to day life. I couldn’t have got through lockdown without them.
Claire and Louise have been amazing throughout lock down…. helping keep their clients motivated with a great timetable of classes. They have been on-hand with advice and support to keep us all moving and keeping fit. They have even loaned out equipment to help those who didn’t have weights etc. They set up a chat room for the group so there was a social side too aswell as before and after class Q and A’s. They really deserve this nomination!!
These are 2 wonderful ladies who have kept us sane and fit. We have a really good laugh before the class start and they make sure that everyone is doing okay. Even after the class had finished they stay in touch through their group chat. Couldn’t have coped without their weekly contact!!
Providing online fitness classes throughout lockdown. So many creative, new classes. Keeping me motivated and in good shape. Always with a smile and a laugh.
Claire and Louise who run heaven and hell fitness have worked so hard to provide on-line fitness sessions. Their timetable offers a very imaginative variety of classes 6 days a week with at least 4 classes to chose from at times to suit everyone’s commitments . They are always so cheerful and motivating keeping us all fit during lockdown. This award would reward them for all their very hard work.
Claire and Louise are super motivators, always smiling and encouraging people of all abilities, from newbies to exercise junkies. Their varied online classes are professionally taught with technique being observed and corrected. Everyone feels great after their classes.
Louise and Claire have successfully moved their fitness sessions online creating a real community spirit. Their encouragement and enthusiasm is infectious. The sessions are fun and varied and suitable for all levels of fitness. They have motivated many many people to improve their fitness throughout the lockdown and their whatsapp chat group has provided entertainment, advice and support across the whole group.
Where do I start?! From the very beginning of lockdown, Louise and Claire worked incredibly hard to transfer their brilliant fitness classes and personal training online. The result has been amazing! A packed and varied schedule of fun-filled, energetic and motivating online classes that cater to all levels. Their classes give you fantastic workout and have been a lifeline for me while stuck at home. My teenage daughter has also joined in and is loving them. Thank you ladies for all your hard work and for keeping me fit and healthy these past 3 months!
Have provided outstanding online classes that have not only kept my fitness up but have helped amazingly with my mental state during lockdown with providing classes throughout the day that are so encouraging and enthusiastic. could not recommend enough
Claire and Louise have been running online classes throughout lockdown. Not only have they kept me motivated and fit, they’ve also created a virtual community! You can join the classes up to fifteen minutes prior to them starting so there’s always time for a natter. There’s also a group WhatsAp which is also used to give feedback on classes, ask advice Or just to chat. All of which have proved so crucial during lockdown which has proven to otherwise be a very isolating time for many. Thanks Louise and Claire for keeping me sane! X
Claire and Louise have gone above and beyond their normal classes by challenging themselves with virtual classes which has been a new learning idea for them, hard working lovely ladies are there for you whatever happens.
Inspirational, motivating and fun Adapted their skills to keep the exercise group together with zoom classes.
Have provided outstanding online classes that have not only kept my fitness up but have helped amazingly with my mental state during lockdown with providing classes throughout the day that are so encouraging and enthusiastic. could not recommend enough
Claire and Louise…. They inspire, motivate and smile. Everyday!! Without fail… amazing! Good for your soul and your buttt! Everything we need in lockdown and beyond xx
Great community spirit, excellent adapting to keep us sane during this time with a great selection of classes at an extremely affordable price. Cant praise them enough. Worked their backsides off to get up and running so we could stay fit and healthy from our own homes.
The amazing energy and enthusiasm of these two is contagious. Kept me sane during lockdown by giving my days structure and meant that I got fitter during a period where I could have become very unfit. Every class is different, every ability catered for . It’s really enjoyable to be part of .
Claire and Louise worked incredibly hard to get their online classes up and running within a week of lockdown. This was such a difficult time for so many people and having access to ‘normal’ fitness classes was fantastic. They are full of energy and are absolutely inspirational. They bring SO much happiness into so many peoples homes and keep us fit at the same time. They are incredible.
Excellent online training – organised swiftly after lockdown to allow us to continue exercising. Not only keeping is fit but physically but mentally too. Louise and Claire are Great motivatorS and so positive. Thanks
Louise Annat and Claire Eccles changed from gym based fitness classes to an on line fitness classes – bring their expertise to our own homes, joining us all together on line to see friends and familiar faces -keeping us motivated , fitness sessions for all levels and ages , their enthusiastic positive energy In theses unprecedented times of isolation , they have kept us involved maintaining and improving our personal fitness and our mental well being – so important, more than anything during theses difficult times – I for one can’t thank them enough for their efficiency and hard work
Claire and Louise…. They inspire, motivate and smile. Everyday!! Without fail… amazing! Good for your soul and your buttt! Everything we need in lockdown and beyond xx
Claire and Louise have been amazing throughout lock down…. helping keep their clients motivated with a great timetable of classes. They have been on-hand with advice and support to keep us all moving and keeping fit. They have even loaned out equipment to help those who didn’t have weights etc. They set up a chat room for the group so there was a social side too aswell as before and after class Q and A’s. They really deserve this nomination!!
Great on line fitness classes which have been put in place after HGS closed and we could no longer use their premises for our actual exercise classes.
They adapted and went online straight away. Three months on they have been able to provide additional classes such as yoga and masterclasses. They have provided that all important me time in the crazy time of lockdown!
They have transformed their business during lockdown , they always have a smile and lots of energy to keep us all going at such a difficult time. They make time for a fun chat before each session adding that personal touch.
Smiley happy energetic keep fit instructors – Claire and Louise have kept us motivated during lockdown with a range of classes morning noon and night! Having a chat room that is always pinging with advice and friendly comments, the routine of classes with friends has been absolutely fabulous and kept us all sane! Thank you so much both of you!! X
Claire and Louise have gone above and beyond with their virtual classes.. so many classes to choose from..they always have a smile on their faces..amazing ladies.
Claire and Louise had to learn really quickly how to do virtual classes… They talked to everyone before classes to find out what was best and make everyone connect. They set up a disco to raise funds for the NHS It really is amazing what they have achieved and how much fun they have created for people during lockdown
Claire and Louise had to learn really quickly how to do virtual classes… They talked to everyone before classes to find out what was best and make everyone connect. They set up a disco to raise funds for the NHS It really is amazing what they have achieved and how much fun they have created for people during lockdown
Always positive and smiling, creating amazing workouts and finding ways around the challenges of lockdown to keep us fit and happy. Thanks Claire and Louise!
Brilliant classes, always positive. Got up and running online super quickly. Very professional.
Claire and Louise…. They inspire, motivate and smile. Everyday!! Without fail… amazing! Good for your soul and your buttt! Everything we need in lockdown and beyond xx
Louise and Claire are truly inspirational. They have kept me fit and happy during lockdown. Their enthusiasm for fitness and motivation is exceptional.
Two amazing girls who provide a variety of online classes to suit all levels of fitness. The classes are fun, professional and inspiring. I have really enjoyed the zoom classes and getting my fitness back during lockdown.
They have put together a fun supportive programme which is effective fun and motivational. Their cheerful manner , enthusiasm has really kept me focused and got me through the tedium of being in isolation. I join the class in Derbyshire but am made to feel included and very much part of their fitness gang . Always ways helpful and respond to questions so efficiently. The WhatsApp group support has been amazing . Great to have this in my life during COVID . Well done girls you are an real inspirational team !
They have put together a fun supportive programme which is effective fun and motivational. Their cheerful manner , enthusiasm has really kept me focused and got me through the tedium of being in isolation. I join the class in Derbyshire but am made to feel included and very much part of their fitness gang . Always ways helpful And respond to questions so efficiently. The WhatsApp group support has been amazing . Great to have this in my life during COVID . Well done girls you are an real inspirational team !
For swiftly adapting and getting their fitness classes up and running virtually so I and many others can continue to keep fit physically and mentally throughout lock down. Louise and Claire are the fantastic motivators, full of good humour and energy.
Louise and Claire moved their fitness business online and are now providing an incredible variety of classes on Zoom (Pilates, yoga, HIIT, stretch, body blast etc), both live and pre-recorded. Same excellent quality of instruction and motivation but from home and to fit round people’s schedules (home-schooling, work etc). I moved from Harrogate to London several years ago but have loved being part of the Fitness Club again! Thanks Lou and Claire, you’ve been amazing!
They both deserve it for all their hard work and support throughout these difficult times. Keeping spirits high!
great live classes on Zoom keeping me going in lockdown. thank you ladies!
They were able to get up and running with online exercise classes almost immediate with lockdown. Their enthusiasm is infectious and always helps to keep motivated even while times are tough during the pandemic. They’ve also been responsive to the needs of those at home and have recently added prerecorded classes to their options. These two have made coping with Covid 19 a whole lot easier. I don’t know what I would have done without them!!
Enthusiasm, encouragement and accountability!
Louise and Claire both are amazing. They provided online classes to keep us fit and sane. HITT, Pilates, yoga, cardio, over 20 different classes a week. Brilliant. Love them all. Thank you.
Claire and Louise have been amazing motivating threw exercise and keeping everyone sane .promoting positive wellbeing
Their online classes have been a lifesaver for me and I’m sure I speak for many others. When lockdown happened Louise and Claire quickly responded and set up online classes with their clients and encouraged families to join in. The price was set at £12 per month to begin with – you know they weren’t making money out of this – it was to keep everyone going during lockdown. Their classes are not only challenging to get you fit but they are also fun and motivating! And very professional. Music is good and the range of classes available will suit everyone. It’s a really good mix whatever u want to do and to your level. They have got online classes just right and they’ve been amazing!

Hi-lites netball club

Throughout lockdown they have provided a 45 minute fitness to session, open to all members of the club from u12’s to seniors. It has received such positive feedback from parents not only form a fitness perspective, but from a mental health and social engagement Perspective too. The sessions have averaged 45 girls per session and are challenging and morale boosting. The coaches at hi-lites run the club voluntarily and the planning and effort that goes into the zoom sessions is outstanding.

Innovate

They are just amazing. The support the program and the community they have created!
For reacting quickly and responsibly turning the gym classes to online. The enthusiasm from all the staff is second to none bringing the gym and all it stands for to our homes!
Because they have taken difficult decisions on the chin. Kept on trucking and provided a great service to their clients.
The owner took the selfless decision to close the gym before being forced to by the Government, as they put client safety first. Within 48 hours they had managed to get the entire business on line so members could do live work outs with the coaches, exactly as they would have done in the gym. It is only a very small team of people who work for the company (5) and despite their own worries about job security etc in these challenging times, their energy, enthusiasm and support has been utterly amazing.
For keeping our gym community going throughout lockdown, for giving us all focus and access to amazing live on-line gym classes, giving us headspace and helping with our mental and physical well being while we have been at home
Ongoing keep fit classes, set up straight away . Building a sense of community locally very quickly. So friendly and welcoming xx
Innovate Fitness
For having the sense to close the gym before being told to. Adapting so quickly to the new environment, moving classes online and continuing with their amazing motivational classes to keep us fit, motivated and sane during a difficult time.
Been amazing keeping going doing online classes.
Since going on-line the team have kept all the ladies in the group going, being involved in the group zoom classes has kept the group together. The team are fantastic in what they are doing from doing the on-line classes, keeping in touch through emails and sending cards out which all makes you feel part of the team.
Chris closed the gym before being told to doing absolutely the right thing for all his members. Within a couple of days classes were set up on line and we were able to continue our classes – giving hope determination and consistency to us all. We have been kept informed from day one. Not through email but through heartfelt verbal communication. The network he and his coaches further developed are second to none. This gym deserves to be recognised.
Put safety first by closing the gym before the government told them to and set up awesome online fitness classes, even lent out equipment at no charge. A lifesaver for mental and physical health during lockdown with numerous sessions live every day delivered via Zoom
Making the difficult decision to close down before other gyms but instantly switching to an online platform. Still providing a full class schedule live and play-back, Online community including Friday night Quiz nights and individual contact from coaches.
Closed the gym before they were forced to because they wanted to act responsibly. Switched to online classes quickly and adapted their operation to still be able to deliver essential support to their members
Smooth translation to online when everything was falling apart and kept on going giving a sense of normality in a time of weirdness
For complete support …… care, motivation, vision, adaptation, flexibility and overall enthusiasm ……… keeping a group of people together whilst also encouraging and welcoming a new group of people to join – a true family feel
They have been proactive, enthusiastic and life changing. The coaches are excellent and the owners really care about their clients, taking a real interest in their clients lives and health.
Transformed their business overnight to meet clients needs in lockdown. Every coach has so much energy and enthusiasm. They have created a really supportive culture within the client community. Even gone the extra mile with daily fun challenges and Friday quiz.
They have stepped up amazingly, started delivering exercise sessions online before anyone else did. They closed the gym a few days before they had to and signed all the members up to online memberships, leant out their gym equipment including kettlebells and rowers, ensured 6 day a week live sessions including replays, and recently started sunday sessions!
Fab online sessions….
For moving to online sessions within 48 hours following closing of the gym due to Covid-19. They did a fab job in getting things set up. They check in on their members and lovely personal touches such as personalised cards to your home address with motivational and supportive message.
World class online fitness classes – wide selection of classes every day, fantastic choice – every day is different, pre recorded sessions if you can’t join the live ones, within class coaching, like having PT but fraction of the price!
Acted decisively to keep clients and staff safe and closed the gym before being instructed by government. And despite the financial pressures they faced personally. Lived up to their name by moving their fitness offer online, delivering daily classes and keeping community together and attracting new clients at the same time. They take the time to get to know clients and include everyone. Feels more like a family than a gym.
Bounced back immediately after lockdown. Not only maintained the usual timetable but extended it. Each session a coach still checks your posture (and effort!) and encourages you individually. They limit numbers to make sure of care. There have been social events and healthy challenges too. Loaned kit to members! All round brilliant.
Switched to online classes within days of lockdown being announced, so there was a seamless transition to live zoom classes, complete with coaches giving feedback on technique. Way better than Joe Wickes!
They are simply the best. Life savers during the lockdown, fantastic coaches, no two sessions the same and great encouragement. Amazing support, can’t thank them enough.
As they adapted quickly to develop on line sessions and were responsible and brave to close the gym before the government made it law to do so which was absolutely the right thing to do. Throughout lockdown have continued to support clients and deliver their usual personal service.
Closed the gym just before lockdown and transitioned to on line classes within 48 hrs . Regular check in s from the coaches to check in on how you are doing. Cards sent in the post thanking you for your loyalty. Great classes with enthusiastic and motivational coaches .
Switched very quickly to Running online fitness classes 5 times a day when Lockdown struck which kept me sane and fit over past 3 months.
This is the best gym for women that I have ever been to & they have been hosting classes online since lockdown which has kept us all sane, fit & happy. They give it their all, are always cheerful, encouraging & keep the classes interesting as well as effective. They deserve to win!
Amazing online fitness and well being class. Wonderful coaches, great support and lots of fun thrown in
They have adapted their business to sustain their employees throughout the lockdown as well as ensuring their bespoke classes are available live each day. They have maintained the individual one to one interaction and focus on nutrition as well as using new methods to communicate with their members .
They have been doing online, real time, fitness classes which are absolutely brilliant. So positive and encouraging, particularly teacher Zoe. If you need an alternative exercise because you have a niggle, then they are mentioned as a possibility too. Messaging to check we are okay etc and just generally very supportive.
They were agile enough to offer online classes in lockdown almost straight away. Great community of dedicated coaches, excellent and varied classes with constant positive motivation. It has saved my sanity during lockdown. Providing structure in a positive friendly and approachable way. Great gym! Great coaches! Highly recommended!
I’ve managed to lose 20lbs in weight despite the stress and temptations of lockdown. Their online gym sessions have provided me with structure during a time when the normal routine has broken down. This is a highly interactive business and the trainers are all known to clients. This business individually communicates with its members. Its! Than a gym, it’s a community and a source of support.
They closed the gym early to protect all members and managed to get online within days to keep us all fit and moving. I would have been lost without the coaches constant encouragement and the check ins and catch ups to see we are doing ok. Online classes are as much fun as in the gym.

Jane Crotty

Her online classes are just as intense as they are in the gym. Jane always spots what you’re doing or not doing! She’s a great PT, encouraging and positive. Fantastic classes for the last 15 weeks!

Jenny Cook for Thula Mama

This has been a source of comfort, community and support in these tough times. Knowing Jenny is there to inspire, create and teach new beautiful songs from around the world and keep new mums spirits lifted is a lifeline to many.

Karen Allen

Offering her classes online to families at a great price & keeping some “normality” for the children.

Ellen from Kidslingo

Every week since lockdown started my boys have done Ellen’s Spanish classes on Zoom. They absolutely love her classes and have learnt so much! When homeschooling isn’t going well, I always know that they will at least have 30 mins a week of educational time!!
Online Spanish has given us a well needed routine on a Wednesday morning though out lockdown, not only that but my daughter loves it, she gets to see her friends, sing songs and learn Spanish, she loves it just as much if not more than before lockdown! Thank you
Ellen is very enthusiastic and always comes up with great fun activities for the kids.
My nephew loves this class! It keeps him entertained plus he has picked up a lot of Spanish too! The teacher Ellen is lovely too and is great with the kids.
Ellen is a fantastic host keeping kids occupied throughout lockdown!
Ellen is very enthusiastic and always comes up with great fun activities for the kids.
A great weekly activity we can still continue to do, learning a new language through song and activities. Ellen is consistently enthusiastic and engaging through the screen.

Knot another choir

Craig and Declan are amazing and keep us all enthusiastic with our singing

Kumon

Weekly classes have been very helpful with Kumon! David and his team has been great help to the kids.
They have provided continuous and consistent online sessions for children and parents to drop in, whether they need a chat to support/help with the work that has been set for them. They have multiple workers to help handle and be able to focus on the people they are talking to.
Always there, twice week on hand with encouragement and explanation.
They have provided continuous and consistent online sessions for my son to stop in and my husband and I can’t help (as we are both key workers). They have multiple workers so they can focus on my son and they are so polite and supporting and help me everyway they can.
They have provided regular lessons and support for parents and students
Harrogate Kumon online class and activity continued all through this lockdown to keep children engaged and study during this hard time.We appreciate their hard work.
David, Amy and Rose have been helping Kumon students with their work. They have very supportive and helpful.

Lingotots

The lovely ladies at Lingotots ran wonderful classes (often for free) during lockdown and my children absolutely loved them.

LITTLE EXPLORERS DAY NURSERY

All way through the lock down they communicate with parents gave us plenty of activities idea’s… They also did every evening story time for children… They are simply the best ❤️

Little Gym Harrogate

These guys have provided you tube classes from the beginning of lockdown and then they started so.e live Zoom classes which have been fantastic for the children yo see the teachers and vice versa.
Fantastic gymnastics classes for both my 6 month old and 4 year old. Great body workout

Matt Sowerby

On line sports videos with challenges for all groups/ abilities that have kept the children active
Coppice Valley Sports Challenges, simple, accessible physical challenges, great family fun.

Military 1st fitness

Military 1st fitness provide daily FREE workout sessions live from their front rooms, garden or garage! They have kept us all motivated and fit during lockdown
Paul & Jimmy quickly set up free online classes with all their usual enthusiasm & encouragement & detailed instruction on how to perform moves correctly & giving easier / harder options as required . Their enjoyment was inspiring with genuine concern about keeping us happy & healthy throughout lockdown . Always upbeat & they deserve recognition for all their efforts
Both Paul and Jimmy have been awesome throughout lockdown. They have done daily online fitness sessions keeping a lot of people active in the safety of their own home. Hugely helped lots of us get through this difficult period!
They provided online fitness classes for the hole community and continue to do so. This has helped so many people in so many ways . Paul and jimmy are amazing
Jimmy Proffit & Paul Garden created a timetable of online fitness classes, free of charge, which provided structure & focus and the motivation to continue exercising throughout lockdown. This had been so helpful to many people throughout this period & id love them to have some recognition for their unwavering efforts and enthusiasm.
Jimmy Profitt and Paul Garden have been hosting daily and sometimes twice daily online fitness sessions 7 days a week. This has been such a saving grace throughout lockdown when we haven’t been able to go to our regular fitness classes. It’s given me something to look forward to and motivate me. They are so dedicated to their followers and we really appreciate them!
Paul Garden and Jimmy Profitt at Military 1st Fitness have provided Facebook live classes throughout lockdown which are incredible! They deserve this award so much.
Virtual training in lockdown keeping us fit and focused. Life savers
Paul Garden and jimmy Profitt where amazing and kept us going with online fitness. They didn’t even charge anybody…. in my book they are true Heroes!!!!!!!!!
Fantastic trainers showing dedication by hosting live online classes everyday. Keeping us motivated throughout lockdown! Thanks 🙂
They have been exceptional during lockdown as always, providing free online fitness sessions that I believe made a great difference to many.
Free on-line fitness classes. They take the time to say hi to each person taking it by name, helping all of us stay connected. Just really good people.
Daily classes 7 days a week, often twice to fit in with key workers… all delivered with encouragement and spirit by two of the best fitness instructors I know, Jimmy Profitt and Paul Garden. Could not have stayed sane without them and all free of charge, donations at discretion. Personal sacrifices to help everyone through the darkest times, huge thanks to both.
They have been amazing many people been missing the gym during lockdown and these guys for free have down online lessons each day to support people’s mental wellbeing . I would have been totally lost without them. They are amazing
Jimmy and Paul have been absolutely amazing during lockdown, and their classes have kept me sane. They have been doing live online fitness classes every day since lockdown began and are so dedicated to keeping us fit and healthy. Amazing effort by two fantastic instructors; I can’t thank them enough.
Jimmy and Paul at Military First Fitness (which normally takes place on The Stray) had to tackle their tech phobia but started running their online fitness classes online twice a day via Facebook live. They have kept everyone fit and sane in lockdown and ensured we kept off the pounds and the lure of the fridge. Anyone could take part in the classes and all they asked for was voluntary donations. After 11 weeks they will be back on the Stray in socially distanced groups of 5s from 22 June. Well done boys!
Providing daily (sometimes twice daily) workouts off their own back free to anyone on both FB & YouTube, so if you couldn’t make the live class you could catch up later. Jimmy & Paul. Top blokes
An amazing effort by Jimmy Proffitt and Paul Garden to offer a daily programme of fitness classes, not only to keep us fit and healthy during lockdown but to maintain our sense of being connected to a motivating and supportive community.
Daily live classes run by Paul Garden and Jimmy Profitt. Totally brilliant. Keep you motivated to keep going. Can’t thank them enough for this.
They have adapted their outdoor fitness business to provide online classes every day throughout lockdown, asking only for voluntary donations. The classes have kept me going through lock down, really motivating.
Their range of online classes has been great and they have adapted classes to fit everyone’s needs and circumstances throughout the lockdown.
Jimmy and Paul For offering FREE online classes on FB live during lockdown (and still continuing now) to keep us all fit, healthy and sane! In addition to this, their classes were then posted onto their FB page for us to go whenever we want…..this was a great help for those of us working during lockdown! Thanks to you both!
These guys have been amazing. They have hosted live exercise classes twice daily every day of lockdown and not asked for anything in return. They have enabled me to not only stay fit during this period but I feel the fittest I’ve been in years without having to leave my living room. I cannot thank these guys enough! Cheers Jimmy and Paul!

Miss Carole – dance teacher extraordinarie

Miss C has continued high energy dance classes via zoom since lock down. Without this lock down life would have been unbearable. She has remained committed to all her students & made everyone feel they are part of the dance family although apart. Miss C rocks!

Moo Music

Chantelle has gone above and beyond just providing a weekly class. She shares practice sessions, activities and memories. There is something every day which really helps fill the day and my little one just lights up when he says her face.
Chantelle was very quick to adapt her amazing weekly classes into an online version. Some of the children are now convinced she’s got her own TV show. Their faces light up when they see her on the screen. Thank you so much, we can’t wait for your actual classes to start up again.
Chantelle has done such a fantastic job, of adapting the classes to online. It has brought such happiness to my son. Who has really missed the classes each week. Thank you so much for bring some normality to these crazy times. It’s helping him still develop even in lookdown. He has learnt to sing alomg with the songs can say peek a boo. Also can say pop and bubble all thanks to moo music.
Amazing fun intetactive classes with the fabulous Chantelle! We have especially loved the Maggie Moo appearances!!
Chantelle has been providing activities to do each day and an online class at the end of each week during lockdown. It’s been lovely to be able to continue with Moo Music and my children have really engaged with the activities plus the craft suggestions have been great to fill a bit of time each week. Chantelle even delivered some shakers and bubbles for us to use.
By switching Moo music to an online platform, my little one didn’t lose his future of joining in and having social interaction, really appreciate the efforts Chantelle Has gone to to make Moo work at home during these difficult times.

Mrs Howes – zoom teaching – western primary school:

Amazing, they all have been amazing and it was so hard to pick one.

Mud and puddles

Daily story time videos uploaded to connect and engage with the children.

MummyFIT

For keeping me sane during lockdown!!! I only managed to attend one class in the gym after the birth of my daughter and before lockdown hit. Exercise in the gym is really important to me as it’s what motivates me to move! The MummyFIT live classes have enabled me to hold myself to account for my exercise but also still have a brief chat to new mums!!!
Keeps us active and sane during this time
Nina Meads has kept me sane during lockdown, amazing workouts, cheery smile and we’re in this together attitude has kept me going ❤️
Nina Meads has been hosting daily love classes. She has been an inspiration to all us mums and kept us motivated throughout lockdown. She is a busy mum herself with two boys at home but she has been an absolute trooper during all of this. She deserves a big thank you!!
Nina has provided the Harrogate and York MummyFIT community with On-line Fitness classes during Lockdown. This has helped new mums and mums-to- be continue on their Health and fitness journey, while also supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health during lockdown. Despite having two young children, and no doubt facing her own lockdown struggles, Nina always puts others first and does all she can to lift our spirits and keep us motivated. She is a real inspiration and deserves to be recognised.
She has been the rock keeping lots of mums and pregnant ladies fit and sane in this crazy covid time. She always is fully of energy and smiley and give all us mums and mums to be the boost we need to keep going.

Natalie Ramsay – Baby Sensory

Natalie has put so much effort into the online classes, it has really been the highlight of our week. Each week coming up with different ideas of sensory play we can do at home. Having a smile on her face all the time. Making my baby smile and giggle every single class. Allowing grandparents to join in on zoom, this was so special. Thankyou thankyou thankyou!

OoberMama

Sam transitioned to virtual classes during lockdown and delivered excellent sessions to new and existing clients.Almost as soon as lockdown started, Sam moved her class schedule online. Some weeks I was doing 4 classes a week and it gave people a chance to see others over Zoom whilst keeping up with exercise.
When the lockdown was announced Sam stepped in very quickly to offer her Hypopressive & Pilates session via Zoom. Sam was concerned that if we didn’t keep up our exercise regime we would loose the benefits of all the hard work we had put in at the classes we had been previously attending. Sam knew the benefits of these virtual meetings for our mental wellbeing too. The fact that we could all meet up via Zoom a number of times a week, being able to see and chat with our friends has been a life saver. Although the sessions are being done on line Sam continues to push us each week introducing new exercises but just like in the normal classes each person works to their own ability. Sam is so very professional and always asks if anyone has any issues or new injuries that she should know about before the Zoom class begins. Sam is a great instructor and has a wonderful personality.
OoberMama has been providing fantastic fitness classes on Zoom throughout lockdown while gyms have been shut. Sam has switched to virtual classes for her full programme of HIIT, Pilates, Hypopressives and Cardio at times to suit everyone. One-to-one and group classes, always fun and fiendishly hard work sometimes! It’s been great to keep going with all these – I have been going out to work in the NHS but my daughter has been working from home and we can both join in the classes. Always great fun and tailored to all of the disparate age groups. Very deserving of an award nomination.
Sam has set up all her prenatales and post natal classes online once Lockdown started. My two classes a week with her is making a huge difference in my post natal recovery. It helped me mentally too during lockdown to have adult conversation with other mums. Always supportive and knowledgeable, Sam had played a key part in my lockdown wellbeing.
Sam has reinvented herself on zoom for those of us previously attended her classes meaning we were able to keep going with hypopressives and pilates to help those of us with core problems post having children. She has also welcomed new postnatal Mums who have been isolated since lockdown and expanded her business beyond Harrogate and has class members in Cornwall, Singapore and South Africa.
Sam is a great inspiration in the various Pilates and Hypopressives classes she holds. She goes that extra mile to ensure we are not only staying fit, safe and healthy, but enjoying ourselves as well. I have benefitted greatly by her classes.
Immediately went online to support those she supports and trains. Supplied sanitized equipment to help those without any. Offered emotional and psychological support as well as physical exercise and challenge. Understanding of the individual needs and fears of people she worked with, lots of ideas to help people through lockdown and offer of practical help to those who could not run errands.
I was introduced to Sam during lockdown and I’ve loved her online classes! She’s excellent at what she does.
Fabulous online classes to keep us fit in this difficult time
Sam is my Pilates instructor , she is helping me to keep fit from past 2 years. During my pregnancy she made me feel confident to workout and modified exercise when it was necessary. She pays close attention to each one of us in class. I am so comfortable with her classes that I am continuing to workout even after delivering baby. I highly recommend Sam Blakey’s Pilates classes for all pre natal and postnatal clients.
Consistently provides high energy Pilates classes, adapting her style to training online and making the classes as enjoyable and effective as they are in the flesh
Sam has older clients who are vulnerable to covid. As soon as things became unsafe she immediately found a way to keep her Pilates classes via Zoom. It also gave those clients who were unable to go out a friendly face/faces to chat to to help keep their spirits up.
When it was not possible to meet in a gym nor was it possible to train at the cricket ground, Sam created an online family fitness class (branded Family FiiT) so children and parents could exercise together at home. During the sessions, Sam specifically tailored the exercises to develop the strength and agility needed to play cricket. Sam always checks on the physical limitations of participants before the session and ensures that exercises which are high intensity and low impact can be carried out by anyone with a strain. Sam’s classes are helping children to stay healthy and are good for the children’s mental health during the coronavirus lockdown.
Sam has provided me with great 1-2-1 Pilates & PT on Zoom since she’s not been able to do home visits during lockdown. Never having used Zoom before I wasn’t sure how things would work out but Sam talked me through it all and explained everything clearly. She has really helped me maintain and improve my fitness level which has been very important to me during the uncertainty of the last few months. Thanks Sam
Helped keep me fit with enjoyable
Sam adapted so quickly during lockdown, we didn’t even miss a week of classes. I thought I’d struggle to get motivated to do online fitness classes at home but thanks to Sam, I actually look forward to it every week. Sam’s enthusiasm and personality really does shines through. She tailors exercises for different individuals and motivates us all. She really does care for us as a group, offering help with shopping/errands etc if we needed it during lockdown.

Painting Pots

Laura has, as always, managed to turn a bad situation into something lovely by delivering craft kits so children can still make her wonderful creations. Thank you Laura!

Performatots

Been amazing and creating an amazing online platform for the children in record time. For going above and beyond for my daughter whilst in lock down.
Outstanding online support and classes for little ones not able to go to their nursery. They kept parents informed, set fun challenges and even sent out little seeds for the children to plant. So much thought and care went into everything they did.
Due to coronavirus Performatots struggled to stay open, They took the Pre school online and did family fun challenges every Tuesday for not just the children and families of Performatots but to everyone. In such uncertain times Performatots tried to keep families happy and upbeat
They provided an online daily schedule for their pre schoolers to continue throughout the whole of April/May. Daily activities, videos, challenges and competitions were held to keep children and their parents engaged and busy. Amazing job by a wonderful one of a kind pre school
In an amazingly short space of time Miss Kelly and her team created an exceptional website filled with daily activities, fun interactive videos featuring all the Performatots teachers, daily planning and incredible support for parents of pre-schoolers which made juggling work and childcare so much easier, it helped our children to still feel included and adjust to the change in their routines and was a fanatic resource in the crazy lockdown days!

Phonics with Robot Reg

Reinforced home learning with fun activities such as singing, dancing, and games.

PQA Harrogate

The virtual academy has been absolutely amazing, the variety and quality of the lessons just out of this world. My daughter has loved taking part every weekend but can’t wait to be back in person
Kellie and the team have been on hand for the kids throughout lockdown and the PQA virtual academy has been a fantastic resource. We can’t wait to get back to class

Rascals Entertainment

Kept my daughyter entertained many a sat morning!
Easter Bunny visit to our street, it made our Easter the Easter Bunny was dancing & waving arms all the children, my 4 year old loved it. He is also been watching the Saturday morning parties too all free
Their Saturday morning discos have got me and my daughter dancing around the house together with big smiles on our faces- what a great thing to achieve during such strange times!
They have been providing free entertainment on Saturday mornings, which my children have loved. Lots of different themes so always different & something the children looked forward too. They also did loads of free Easter activities & went around lots of local streets with their Easter Bunny when lockdown was at its worst, it really cheered my children up.
For their online entertainment & Easter Bunny visits around local roads in South Harrogate over Easter , they made such a difference to my 4 year old what was otherwise a miserable Easter. We even walked to other roads to see them twice
Online disco parties were fab thankyou

Rhythm Time Harrogate, York & Wetherby

We used to attend the classes but due to lockdown it’s been done online, It’s been fantastic to do at home and keep a bit of routine for my toddler, Ami has been great doing the classes as well as having her two boy at home to homeschool
She has worked tirelessly and constantly to keep little ones entertained as well as juggling her own family! Every post I see from Ami makes me smile!!!
Positive, welcoming , supportive, adapts material to include the children online with her and respond to them, unfailingly cheerful and inclusive.
She is so passionate about what she does and works so hard to make it fun for everyone
We loved our Rhythm Time classes and we were so sad when they suddenly came to an end. However, amazingly, Ami has somehow managed to create the excitement and fun through virtual classes and we can’t thank her enough. You are our superstar Ami and we love you loads xxxx
As soon as Ami knew she had to close she didn’t stop. She immediately started doing her Rhythm Time classes online in a Facebook group. Not only is she doing the classes for all her little ones, she does craft sessions, nursery rhyme time and has even done story time too. This has been such a huge help to the little ones who are really missing being in their live classes with their friends, as well as being a huge uplift to parents stuck at home who needed to see a smiley face and see their little ones faces light up too. Ami even took the time to drop off instruments to those who didn’t have anything to use and has shown us how to make our own home-made ones too!!
She has gone above and beyond to make sure those that attend her groups are getting their money’s worth during lockdown. As well as checking in on people, and giving parcels and gifts of kindness away time and time again. She has bought a smile on so many occasions and deserves a medal for all she has been juggling the last few months.. not only looking after others, but working hard, homeschooling and running other small businesses!
Ami has been my hero of isolation!! From day 1 Ami has had such a positive approach to how she can help and support her Rhythm Time families through this challenging time. She quickly adapted her classes, started story times, performed songs and dances to entertain the kids and developed new events such as the fabulous Saturday morning rhythm time parties! Her enthusiasm has never wavered and she has ensured there is something for everyone to join in with each week and often each day! Ami has been a key part of our lock down life and has been a true inspiration all the way through. Thank you Ami!!! X
We have been attending rhythm time classes since my daughter was 3 months old. We went into lockdown the week of her 1st birthday and live classes had been cancelled but the response from rhythm time and Ami was brilliant. There was a recorded class available very quickly, and we then moved to classes provided via a members hub with live video sessions for each age category. Also provided were videos to help us create our own instruments and other things to assist in the classes which have been great fun to do. Throughout it all Ami has asked for feedback on what is working and tweaked things as needed. Every Saturday, Ami has hosted a fancy dress party with a different theme. We have the ability to watch the videos live, or if needed we can catch up with them so we can have Rhythm Time fun at any time! Without our Rhythm Time classes lockdown would have been much harder. They have helped us to feel connected and Ami goes above and beyond to engage with the children. Seeing how happy and excited my little girl gets when she hears Ami’s voice as Rhythm Time starts is a joy to watch. Having the regular routine of Rhythm Time has brought a sense of normality to our lockdown lives. I can’t wait until we are allowed to have live classes again but the virtual ones have been absolutely amazing. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to our little ones. You really are the best!
Always does her best to make the children and adults! laugh, have fun and join in with her classes. Brilliant ongoing classes all throughout… lots of themes and extra things to take part in online. It’s not just a one off class a week… it’s a week of activities if you want to be involved. Her dedication and enthusiasm is infectious. We love her
Ami has done an amazing job of keeping my 3 year old and 8 month old occupied during lockdown. We have loved the virtual classes.
Amy has been amazing! These classes have helped keep my active 18mth old entertained and has help keep some sort of routine throughout this strange time! We LOVE this class and would of been lost without it!
Ami is the BEST teacher & her classes have made lockdown so much more fun- thank you Ami!
Amy’s online classes were amazing during lockdown. She thought of everything to keep the children entertained throughout each class
It is a very isolating time for parents and families who often rely on children’s classes as entertainment and also a way of socialising with other parents. Ami not only provides the class and activities (throughout the week) but also provides a community for parents. We look forward to it every Monday!
Ami has kept us going through lockdown. She has gone above and beyond with online classes, zoom sessions, story time. I don’t know how we’d have managed without her
Ami is a star. Despite being a Mum and home schooling her 2 boys she continued to present all the RT classes and lots of extra sessions on weekends. Children adore RT and it would have been a great loss had she not done the on line classes.

Rossett Adult Education classes

Thank you Rossett for moving your language classes online! I’ve been able to keep going with my French evening class and also take up a new class in Spanish. It’s been a real lifeline to be able to continue like this and preserve a bit of normality. Thank you!

Sharon @ creation station

Not sure what I would have done without Sharon’s craft pack delivery, and additional weekly sessions. My little boy loved them and the content, it provided a little structure in an otherwise unstructured time, and opportunity for myself and little one to engage with the activity alongside seeing others on zoom!
Sharon is amazing. She adapted so quickly during lockdown. She provided online classes via zoom, Facebook live videos for crafts, made craft kits, slime kits, baby keepsake craft kits with everything in that you could possibly need. What’s even more incredible is that she did all this for us during lockdown while she had her own 3 boys at home to look after. We miss seeing her and her big smile in class as much as she misses seeing all the babies there each week, but we have loved her online classes. She’s gone above and beyond to help brighten up lockdown for so many of us and give us a small slice of “normality” every week.
Sharon ran zoom classes and sent out craft packs so we could carry on our classes from home. My 20m old daughter loved being able to interact with Sharon on screen and it gave us a slice of normality
When times have been particular tough over the last few weeks Sharon has always been there! Her weekly sessions, activities and fantastic crafty packs have provided some much needed entertainment for my two boys & for that we will be forever grateful!x x
Sharon goes that extra mile to ensure all the little ones are getting the crafty fix

Slimming World @ St Joseph’s

The consultant Emma, has been there constantly. She’s been through her own struggles during lockdown and has taken on the struggles of so many of her members too.
Slimming world st Joseph’s
Have been there throughout of lockdown helped all her clients to stay positive and stay healthy
During this difficult time, Emma has been there every week on zoom to support us through this difficult time and keep our spirits up. Keeping us all on track and every week we see our SlimmingWorld Consultant together with all our friends at SlimmingWorld
During this difficult time, Emma has been there every week on zoom to support us through this difficult time and keep our spirits up. Keeping us all on track and every week we see our SlimmingWorld Consultant together with all our friends at SlimmingWorld
During this difficult time, Emma has been there every week on zoom to support us through this difficult time and keep our spirits up. Keeping us all on track and every week we see our SlimmingWorld Consultant together with all our friends at SlimmingWorld
I joined Slimming World during lockdown and have managed to lose over 1/2 a stone so far. I could not have done this without Emma’s virtual Slimming World group. I look forward to our weekly image therapy Zoom session!

Songbirds

Loved the weekly zoom singing class

Sophie Zealand (Katrina Hughes Dance School)

Continued to put on ballet classes every weekend for the children and made them as fun as possible for everyone

Sue Hardaker

Sue is an amazing coach, life, food and exercise. From injury to strength, Sue’s knowledge is fantastic. Lovely lady too who I would be lost without

Summerbell dance academy

Super On line adult dance classes to keep us going during lockdown
Despite being really busy she has set up zoom calls for us and some other classes, they are the highlight of my week and I love my dance family.

Susie sparkles/anything could happen

We have loved watching susie sparkles and anything could happen leading their online shows/performances. They have worked constantly and professionally.

Suzanne Cummings

For teaching Mindfulness classes to children and helping them through lockdown via virtual lessons
Miss Suzie quickly adjusted her after school lessons in Mandarin to on line maintaining her high energy level and stimulating teaching. She also transferred her mindfulness class on line, particularly relevant at this time, including a 5 min mindfulness session each evening for all affected by this worrying time.
Miss Suzie quickly adjusted her after school lessons in Mandarin to on line maintaining her high energy level and stimulating teaching. She also transferred her mindfulness class on line, particularly relevant at this time, including a 5 min mindfulness session each evening for all affected by this worrying time.
Some local public recognition is long over due for Suzanne Cummings. Lotus Learners have been going for 8 years now. A business started while 8 months pregnant….Universally loved and appreciated, Suzie has built an exemplary reputation. After her two sons were poorly 10 days before lockdown the family had to isolate, so two days later Suzie contacted all her parents and was delivering ALL her classes online over Zoom. This while dealing with the challenge of lockdown and taking care of her own family. Frankly, Suzie is a legend among the mums and dads and most importantly children that attend her classes. Her online classes were just as professional, fun and interactive as her live classes. Oh…. I forgot, Suzie also delivered online mindfulness classes for kids during the last two months helping children through an incredibly difficult time and providing effective strategies to cope. Mum of two young boys, owner and director of two successful, respected and completely unique local businesses. A caring and dynamic contributor to the local area.

Transdev ( The Harrogate Bus Company)

Each week they have produced a Transdev Teach Pack online to help with home schooling. We have really enjoyed doing these and it has been so helpful to have different material and fun activities to do at home. Thank you Transdev!

Wellbeing Wednesday – Dacre Braithwaite School

A fun, regular way of keeping the whole school connected.

Yoga with Lou Moore

Every day through lockdown, Lou has been delivering a live yoga session from her front room!

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2020 Love Local Award Winners: Virtual Class or Activity Award Sponsored by BCT Accountants.

Winners of the 2020 Harrogate Mumbler Love Local “Virtual Class or Activity” Award

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