Gillian
Hi, I’m Gillian & I’m very proud to own Bloom Northern Ireland East; the 2nd Bloom franchise in Northern Ireland.
I have been travelling around the world as cabin crew since 2010 & would always say I’d be pushing a trolley as my zimmer frame. But along came 2020 & the world shut down. The travel sector was hit hard & life as I knew it would never be the same.
During the crazy times associated with Covid, I had my lovely little boy in February 2021. After finding my feet with the new “mum life”, we ventured out and started going to Bloom in Bramhall, Stockport with Louisa & Holly in June 2021. I had tried several other mum & baby classes in my area, but from the moment I walked in that Bloom it was obvious that this was not your usual “mum and baby” class…
Bloom is super interactive, the classes are full of activities and I honestly really enjoyed participating as a parent. The Bloom songs are super catchy, almost too catchy, as I found myself always bursting into song & it wasn’t with the Top 40 either! I send all the photos each week of “Theme Time” to our family Whatsapp group & they’re a hit, especially with Grandad who shares them with everyone in the office.
During 2021, the opportunity came up for us to move my homeland of Northern Ireland & one of the things on lists to look into was a social class for my son and I. I looked to see if Bloom was there to carry on our classes, however the only Bloom was on the other side of Northern Ireland… and that’s how Bloom Northern Ireland East was born!
I have loved bringing our son to the Bloom classes and feel so passionate that your family will feel the same. I look forward to welcoming new families to our Bloom family with classes starting in the Newtownards, Bangor & Donaghadee areas.
Our sessions are packed full of back to back activities to encourage baby's physical, emotional, cognitive and social development so your little one is constantly learning throughout the session. We explain the research and science behind each activity we do so that you understand exactly why we do it and what the benefits are for you and baby.
🐛 Caterpillar Club (6 weeks to 6 months)
A gentle baby development class with a focus on encouraging bonding with your little one. Our Caterpillar class awakens baby's first senses and stimulates in a fun, yet soothing way, using bubbles, parachutes, lights, songs, pompoms, tummy time and baby development moves, ending the class with a relaxing massage for baby to help them drift into a long nap.
🐝 Busy Bees (6 months to 15 months or until confidently walking)
A fun, lively musical baby development class encouraging fine and gross motor skills, body awareness, early language acquisition, rhythm and tempo. Building on from the gentle activities of Caterpillar Club this session uses instruments, dancing, clicking sticks, Makaton and more to bring on your baby's all round development. Please note classes are NOT suitable for proficient walkers.
With a different theme each session to explore, no week is the same! All set to our unique Bloom soundtrack 🎶