The Arcade Pop-Up in Dewsbury is thrilled to announce a special Wellness Day on Saturday 11th October 2025!
This free community event is designed to help the local community connect, get creative, and focus on health and happiness in a welcoming atmosphere.
The day will feature a wide range of free activities and dedicated wellness stalls, ensuring there is something for everyone. Whether you’re looking to boost your fitness, try a new mindful practice, or simply enjoy a friendly community day, we’ve got you covered.
Visitors are invited to take part in an extensive, free schedule of sessions:
🚶🏻➡️ Fitness Classes: Step Class, Circuit Training, Chair Games, and Walking
🧘🏻 Body & Balance: Yoga and Tai Chi
🔈 Relaxation & Sound: Sound Baths and dedicated Relaxation sessions
🧵 Crafting: Sewing, Art, and the welcoming Knit & Natter group.
🎶 Music & Fun: Singing, and a unique DJ Drop-In Workshop where you can learn to mix your two favourite tracks!
Booking & Updates:
Wellness Day is free to attend and open to all ages, offering a great opportunity to connect with local groups and discover new hobbies.
To pre-book any specific sessions or for any enquiries, please contact jenny.holdenstokes@arcade-dewsbury.org.
This event is made possible thanks to crucial funding from the UK Government, supported by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, the Dewsbury Neighbourhood Board, and the Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin.
Wellness Day Schedule:
10.30am
Aromatherapy Hand Scrub Making by Support to Recovery (1 hr) Over 18s only – pop up meeting room 1
Kids Circuit Training by Making Sparks (40 mins) 6 to 10 years only – Pop Up Upstairs
Circuit Training by Transformher (1hr) All welcome – Church Room 1
Yoga by Umbrella Yoga (30 mins) Over 18s – Church Room 2
Tai Chi by Mark Popplewell (15 mins) All welcome – Warren James 1
Boxercise by Evergreen (20 mins) All welcome – Warren James 2
11.00am
Creative Writing by Serendipity Creative Writers (30 mins) Pop Up
Community Walk by Community Plus meet at Pop Up – all welcome
11.30am
Dance Class by SS Dance and Wellbeing (45 min) All welcome – Church 2
Tai Chi by Mark Popplewell (15 mins) All welcome – Warren James 2
12.00pm
Relaxation by Molly Drake Hypnotherapy (30 min) All welcome Pop Up 1
Kids Circuit Training by Making Sparks (40 mins) 6 to 10 yrs only- Pop Up Upstairs
HITT by Pure Gym – Church 1
Boxercise by Evergreen Active CIC (30 mins) All welcome- Warren James 1
Women’s Singing Workshop By Kirklees Women’s Centre (30 mins) Women and children – Long Causeway Church
Creative Writing Class by Serendipity Creative Writers (30 mins) All welcome – Pop Up
12.30pm
Magic Chair Games by Community Plus (30 mins) All welcome – Church 2
Tai Chi by Mark Popplewell (15 mins) All welcome – Warren James 2
1.00pm
Relaxation by Molly Drake Hypnotherapy (30 Min) All welcome Pop Up 2
Circuit Training by Transformher (1 Hr) All welcome Church 1
Singing for All workshop by Charlie Wells (20 mins) All welcome – Church
Creative Writing Class by Serendipity Creative Writers (30 mins) All welcome – Pop Up
1.30pm
Yoga by Umbrella Yoga (30 mins) Over 18s – Church Room 2
2.00pm
Relaxation by Molly Drake Hypnotherapy (30 Min) All welcome Pop Up 2
Soundbath by Jade Lotus (1 hr) Over 18s only – Church 2
Boxercise by Evergreen Active CIC (30 mins) All welcome- Warren James 1
Creative Writing Class by Serendipity Creative Writers (30 mins) All welcome – Pop Up
2.30pm
Tai Chi by Mark Popplewell (15 mins) All welcome – Warren James 2
Drop in Sessions – no need to book
Positive Petals craft workshop by Jane Platts Art
Zentangle Art Therapy by Mindful Maker
Slow Stitching by Debbie Allsop and Woven
Knit and natter by Creative Craft Centre
Suicide prevention one to one chat room by Suicide Awareness and Prevention UK
Chocolate Buttons Mindfulness Task by Clear