Motor House Down
‘Ymarfer y Grefft’: Cwrs Cynganeddu (Canolradd)
19:00 -21:00, Nos Fawrth (Pob Pythefnos) Dechrau 15.10.19
Ydych chi’n gallu cynganeddu, ond yn barod i fynd gam ymhellach? Yna dyma’r cwrs i chi!
Tiwtor: Aron Pritchard.
Stable Two
ACTion for Living
26/11/19 – 17/12/19. 4 week term. Tuesdays 13:00 – 15:00
ACT helps people to reduce suffering and get more out of life by understanding about how their mind works following two main principles: Accept the things that you can't control Make a Commitment to do what you can to improve and enrich your life.
Tuesdays: Carriage House Hall Sundays: Billiard’s Room
All-Levels Gentle Flow Yoga
Tuesdays: 10:00-11:00 am Sundays: 10:30-11:30 am
You are never too young, too old, too tight, or too “out of shape” to enjoy and benefit from yoga. All are welcome to join these friendly drop-in sessions, which run throughout the year. Discover the true essence of yoga, and unleash your inner joy!
Tuesdays Carriage House Hall, Sundays Billiard's Room
All-Levels Gentle Flow Yoga
Tuesdays 10.00-11.00am Sundays 10.30am-11.30am
You are never too young, too old, too tight, or too “out of shape” to enjoy and benefit from yoga. All are welcome to join these friendly drop-in sessions, which run throughout the year. Discover the true essence of yoga, and unleash your inner joy!
Stable Two
An Introduction to Raj Yoga Meditation
Tuesday 26th November 2019 and Wednesday 27th November 2019. 6.30pm – 8.00pm.
The Dairy
Art Club - Adult - Beth Morris Workshops
Mondays 1:00-3:00pm This event runs on a termly basis, please email [email protected] with enquiries about joining mid-term
Come along and ‘Be Inspired at Insole’ Why should the kids be the only ones with an Art Club?
Drawing Room
ART HISTORY COURSE: Masterpieces from the Early Italian Renaissance
Tuesday 22nd, October Tuesday 29th, October Tuesday 5th November 11.00 - 13.00
Carriage House Hall
Authentic Tai Chi Taster Session
Date: Thursday, 21st November, 2019 Time: 6.15pm - 7.15pm
REAL TAI CHI ~ Defying Perceptions.
Experience authentic tai chi for yourself - direct from the source...
Carriage House Hall
Ballet Classes for Preschool Children (2 ½ to 4 years)
Saturday Mornings at 9.30am & Tuesdays at 4pm (during term time only)
Our classes introduce simple ballet techniques within the creative and nurturing environment of Melody Bear’s world.
Carriage House Hall ( and Drawing Room)
British Wheel of Yoga Foundation Course
10 session course, running over 7 months, beginning 21st September 2019 until 22nd March 2020.
Want to take your yoga practice deeper? BWY Foundation course is a journey of self-discovery and development, supporting learning and awareness beyond asana, and encouraging a deeper personal practice.
Carriage House Hall
Classes in BALLET, MODERN & TAP for 3 year olds through to Adults.
Tuesdays After School and evening and Saturdays (during term times only)
Carriage House Hall
Clwb Meddwlgarwch i blant Bl 3 – 6 Welsh Medium Mindfulness Club for children yr 3-6
5 weeks – Thursday night – 4pm/5pm 5 wythnos – Nos Iau – 4pm/5pm
Sesiynnau llawn hwyl a sbri fydd yn cynnwys amser i blant ymlacio, anadlu a thawelu a dysgu sgiliau i fyfyrio’n annibynnol!
Motor House Down
Crafty Pots
10 am-12 pm, first Saturday of every month (September to July)
Unleash your creativity
Suitable for all ages
Yn Gerddi Cwrt Insole
Cylch Ti a Fi Awyr Agored Llandaf
Pob Dydd Gwener (tymor ysgol) 10:30 – 11:30 yb
Croeso i bawb – babis lan at oedran ysgol
Dining Room
Cynganeddu i Ddechreuwyr
Cwrdd pob pythefnos, 19:00-21:00, ar nos Fawrth. Dechrau: 15/10/19- 03/03/20, gyda Eisteddfod Farddol i ddilyn ddiwedd Mawrth 2020.
Cwrs cynganeddu i ddechreuwyr yn rhan o Ysgol Farddol Menter Caerdydd, ac wedi’w arwain gan Dr Emyr Davies. Gwersi i’w cynnal pob pythefnos, o Hydref 2019 – Mawrth 2020. Bydd Eisteddfod Farddol i ddilyn ym mis Mawrth 2020.
Pris y cwrs: £80
Drawing Room
Dancing in the Drawing Room- A Victorian Dance Workshop
Saturday 23rd November 2019 2.15-4.45pm
Have fun learning dances from the Victorian era in the period setting of Insole Court.
No experience is necessary as our Mistress of Dance will teach all the dances.
Tickets £12.50
Stable Two
Drawing with Colour
Wednesday mornings 10:30-12:30 10 week course 25th September to 4th December (No half term class 30th Oct)
‘Drawing with Colour'
Join me to re-discover the pleasure of ‘playing’ with colour – something you did confidently as a child, but have forgotten about as an adult.
Carriage House Hall
Eurythmy (movement) Class
Three Thursday sessions (initially), October 3rd, 10th and 17th from 2 -3 pm.
Eurythmy is a gentle yet enlivening movement art.
Carriage House (7 &14/11), Drawing Room (21 & 28/11; 12/12) and Stable (5/12)
Eurythmy for adults
7, 14, 21, 28 November 5th and 12th December All classes 2 – 3pm
Eurythmy is otherwise known as ‘visible speech’ and ‘visible music.’
Carriage House (7 &14/11), Drawing Room (21 & 28/11; 12/12) and Stable (5/12)
Eurythmy for adults
7, 14, 21, 28 November 5th and 12th December All classes 2 – 3pm
Eurythmy is otherwise known as ‘visible speech’ and ‘visible music.’
Carriage House Hall
Exploring Tai Chi - 6 Week Course
Start Date: Thursday, 28th November, 2019 Time: 6.15pm - 7.15pm
Explore the rich benefits of standing pole meditation, energising silk reeling and learn a series of flowing postures known as the Four Corners or Four Directional Form in this six week authentic tai chi introductory course.
The Dairy
Fashion Stories - Beth Morris Workshops
Tuesdays 12:30-2:30 This event runs on a termly basis, please email [email protected] with enquiries about joining mid-term
Illustrate, paint and draw clothes and the people who wear them.
Motor House Up
Finding Stillness – A Transformational Half Day Workshop
Saturday 12th October 2019 10.00am to 2.00pm Arrive from 9.45am
This experiential workshop is for anyone with an interest, either personal or professional, in wanting to lessen the burden of anxiety, depression, low self esteem or trauma. Discover the one thing capable of transforming your self and your life.
Stable 2 NB 22nd October Event will be held in Motor House Down.
Finding the Peace Within
24th September - 12th November. Time:- 10.00 - 12.00
A course to improve health and wellbeing through meditation, mindfulness and connection to nature.
Stable Two
Foundation Course in Drawing
Wednesday evenings 7 - 9pm 10 week course 25th September to 4th December (No half term class 30th Oct)
‘Foundation Course in Drawing'
Join me for this 10 week course designed to give you basic confident drawing skills.
Dining room & Billiards room
Fountain Retreats Menopause retreat
7th October 9am to 6pm 28th October 9am to 6pm 18th November 9am to 6pm 22nd November 9am to 6pm 9th December 9am to 6pm 16th December 9am to 6pm
Your Experience
During our 1 Day Menopause Retreat, you will meet experts qualified in all aspects of the menopause and have the opportunity to share your experiences with other like-minded women,
Stable One
Glamorgan Family History Society, Cardiff Branch
Tuesday evenings, 7 – 9 pm: 3 Sep 2019, 1 Oct 2019, 5 Nov 2019, 3 Dec 2019, 7 Jan 2020, 4 Feb 2020, 3 Mar 2020, 7 Apr 2020, 5 May 2020, 2 Jun 2020, 7 Jul 2020
Our friendly hobby group welcomes anyone interested in tracing their ancestors, wherever they come from, not just Glamorgan.
Carriage House Hall
Growing The Future: Pumpkin Cake. Free Cookery Class 2-5yrs
1 November
'Pumpkin Cake' is the first in a series of individual cookery courses being held at the beautiful Insole Court in Llandaff, Cardiff, aimed at pre-school children aged 2-5 years.'
Carriage House Hall
Growing The Future: Salmon Fishcakes. Free Cookery Class 2-5yrs
'Salmon Fishcakes' is the third in a series of individual cookery courses held at the beautiful Insole Court in Llandaff, Cardiff, aimed at pre-school children aged 2-5 years.
Carriage House Hall
Growing The Future:Cheese & Vegetable Pasties Free Cookery Class
'Cheese and Vegetable Pasties' is the second in a series of individual cookery courses held at the beautiful Insole Court in Llandaff, Cardiff, aimed at pre-school children aged 2-5 years.
Drawing Room
Insole Court Community Choir
Thursdays at 19:30 during term time
In association with Primo School of Music
Motor House Down
Intuitive Writing: Honouring the Seasons
21st September 1 day workshop.
Join us as we honour the change of season and set intentions for the coming months.
Stable Two
Jolly Babies
Jolly Babies (birth - 14mths) Monday and Thursday 10.45- 11.15pm
The MUSIC WITH MUMMY programme will take your child on a musical journey from birth, all the way through the pre-school ages.
Motor House Down
Little Spoon Workshops
Saturdays and School Holidays
Let your child learn essential cooking and healthy eating skills in a fun and safe environment with experienced Food Technologist Ginnie Winter.
Small class sizes, all ingredients and materials provided.
Carriage House Hall
Managing Menopause at Work
16th October 10:00am – 16:00
Increase your confidence to manage people experiencing troublesome menopause symptoms & make a huge difference to your employees & sickness & absence rates!
Billiards Room
Meadowside Yoga with Molly
12 week Autumn Term Thursdays 10.30-12
After 3 back operations, Molly trained at Om Yoga Studio (run in conjunction with Swami Gitatnanda’s ashram in Pondicherry, India) to improve her posture, flexibility, balance and breath bringing together mind, body and spirit.
Carriage House Hall
Menopause Awareness
15th October 1:30 - 4:30pm
Awareness of all things menopause gives women the best opportunity to build resilience and stay healthy, active and working, through this transition period!
Wednesdays 15 Jan, 19 Feb, 18 Mar, 15 Apr 2020 On-going sessions (3rd Wed/month) Times: 7:00-9:00pm
Mindful Space Members Programme
Wednesdays 15 Jan, 19 Feb, 18 Mar, 15 Apr 2020 On-going sessions (3rd Wed/month) Times: 7:00-9:00pm
Make your mindfulness practice part of your life.
Carriage House Hall
Mindful Space Members Programme
Wednesdays 21 August, 18 September, 16 October, 20 November, 18 December 2019 (3rd Wed/month) Times: 7:00-9:00pm
Make your mindfulness practice part of your life
Carriage House Hall
Mindful Space: Mindfulness Meditation Training
Wednesdays 7-9pm
Learn new ways of handling stress, anxiety, pain and difficult feelings. Learn in a supportive group environment with experienced meditators and trainers.
Motor House Up
Mindfulness Connect
A monthly lunchtime session, usually the first Thursday of the month (sometimes the second, depending on holidays etc.) 12.45 – 2.00pm
A group for mutual support in the practice of mindfulness and mindful living. It is about connecting, building on the individual’s foundation of mindfulness practice; offering an opportunity to meet together, practice and share experience.
Billiards Room
Mindfulness Drop-in Evening: Mindful body, Mindful movement
Enjoy an evening of mindful movement, meditation and conversation.
Billiards Room
Mindfulness for Education Leaders Course
Eight Wednesday Afternoons January 29 – March 25 (no session on February 19)
Billiards Room
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Life 8 - week Course by Mindfulness for Communities-Clare McRobbie
8-weekly sessions Tuesdays 6.30-8.30pm 24th Sept to 19th November (excluding half term 29th October)
The Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Life 8-Week course is intended for people who wish to improve wellbeing and reduce stress, anxiety and depression.
Motor House Down
Mini Dance Tots
Our bespoke pre-school dance classes are a beautiful introduction to the world of dance and performance. Classes are for ages 2-3years
Billiard room Tuesday and Stable 1 Wednesday
Monkey Music
Tuesdays and Wednesday Term-time. 30 minute classes grouped according to age. Check local Monkey music website for up to date timetable.
Award winning music classes for babies, toddlers and young children, grouped according to age.
Nurturing a lifetime of music.
Billiard room / Stable 1
Monkey Music
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Autumn Term 2019 September 9 – December 13. Half term- 28 October – 1 November
Award winning music classes for babies, toddlers and young children. Our four stage curriculum is designed to meet your little ones growing needs at each developmental stage
Carriage House Hall
Monkey Music Summer Workshops
Friday 2, 16 and 30 August 2019 Sessions can be booked individually for the summer workshops.
Award winning Monkey Music brings you holiday fun for your little ones this summer! Suitable for 0-4 years, sing, play and dance this summer.
Carriage House Hall
Montessori Toddler Community Play Group
Mondays and Tuesdays (term time only) 9.15 am to 11.15 am
Cardiff Montessori School is holding an authentic Montessori Toddler Community play group
Carriage House Hall
Mum and Baby Yoga with Yumi Yoga
Wednesdays at 11.45am
Join our fun and friendly Postnatal Mother and Baby Yoga Classes. Enjoy postnatal yoga and relaxation for you along with playful baby yoga for your little one.
Stable 2
Music with Mummy
Mondays: 10.00am-10.30 Thursdays: 10.00am-10.30am
The MUSIC WITH MUMMY programme will take your child on a musical journey from birth, all the way through the pre-school ages.
Carriage House Hall
Naturopathic Nutrition Diploma Course
Saturday 10-5pm (Starts 28th September 2019 ends 22nd August 2020)
Stable Two
Needle Felting Christmas Robins
Saturday 16. November 2.15pm - 3.45pm
Experience the joy and magic of Needle Felting, stabbing a ball of wool fluff into your own individual Xmas Robin to love and treasure. No previous knowledge needed.
Stable Two
Needle Felting Christmas Robins
Saturday 07. December 2.15 - 3.45pm
Experience the joy and magic of Needle Felting, stabbing a ball of wool fluff into your own individual Xmas Robin to love and treasure. No previous knowledge needed.
11-12 (except bank holidays and holidays)
Pilates Class
Fridays 11-12
Do you want to stretch, strengthen, get more flexible?
Bad back, hips or knees?
Want to de-stress, meet with like-minded people?
This is the class for you!
Carriage House Hall
Pilates Class with Emma Carlson
Tuesday 6-7pm. Starting 3rd September. Last class 17th December
General level. Qualified Pilates Teacher with 30 years experience working professionally with the body in Movement and Dance. Relaxed, welcoming environment, participants encouraged to work at their own level.
Carriage House Hall
Pilates with Claire-Louise Carter
Monday morning 10-11am Monday evening 5.30-6.30pm Wednesday morning 10-11am Thursday morning 10-11am
Carriage House Hall
POST NATAL PILATES WITH MUMMA PHYSIO
Thursdays 11.30 - 12.30 pm - This is a rolling programme throughout each term. There is a 6 class booking discount but women are welcome to come to one off classes. Pre booking is essential however.
Mumma Physio is a unique Cardiff based company, merging the concepts of Physiotherapy and Pilates to produce a superior rehabilitation service to women ante and postnatally
Drawing Room
PREGNANCY PILATES WITH MUMMA PHYSIO
This unique physiotherapist led course will include -Education on your core system and how this is affected by pregnancy.
Carriage House Hall
Pregnancy Yoga with Yumi Yoga
Monday Evenings (excluding bank holidays) at 7.15pm
Our Pregnancy Yoga classes are warm and friendly, and designed to help you to feel comfortable during your pregnancy and prepared and confident about the arrival of your little one.
Insole Court House
Primo School of Music
With easy lift access, a comfortable waiting area and two large teaching rooms, the Primo School of Music is the perfect environment for your child to learn to play.
Motor House Up
Restorative Yoga therapy for women
Fridays 1.30 pm -3.00 p.m, beginning 13th September-13th December 2019
Reduce stress, anxiety and tension. Increase resilience, connection and well being.
Carriage House Hall
River City Church
Sundays 10:30am-12:15pm 1/9, 8/9, 15/9, 29/9, 6/10, 13/10, 27/10, 3/11, 10/11, 17/11, 1/12, 8/12, 15/12
River City is a young, vibrant church gathering most Sundays at Insole Court. Everyone is welcome! We look forward to meeting you!
The Dairy
Sew Simple Junior +9 - Beth Morris Workshops
Thursdays 3:45-5:15 This event runs on a termly basis, please email [email protected] with enquiries about joining mid-term
A weekly course for children and young people who love to sew and want to learn basic techniques to help them improve.
Billiard's Room
Shiny Happy People
Friday’s during school term times. 10 - 11 am. Ongoing booking
A parent and baby singing group that’s all about you! Join us for an hour of uplifting and energising singing to rock, pop and soul. We’ll Lift your spirits and soothe your baby into the bargain.
The Dairy
Sketchbook Club Junior - Beth Morris Workshops
Mondays 4:00-5:30 This event runs on a termly basis, please email [email protected] with enquiries about joining mid-term
'Through drawing we learn to see'
The Dairy
Sketchbook Club Senior - Beth Morris Workshops
Mondays 5:30-7:00 This event runs on a termly basis, please email [email protected] with enquiries about joining mid-term
Through drawing we learn to see’
Start your creative journey at Insole Court’s first Sketchbook club for young people.
Stable Two
South Wales Huntington’s Disease Support Group
Generally the last Sunday of the month. Contact: [email protected]
Support group for anyone connected to Huntington’s Disease whether at risk,diagnosed, carer, friend or family. We are here for you.
Stable Two
Spanish Club by Singing Sombrero
Term-time Saturday morning Club, starting on 14th September 2019 for 13 weeks, excluding half term. 10:00 am 5-11 year olds 11:10 am Babies & toddlers (all under 4s welcome)
Want your child to learn Spanish using a fun and interactive method?
At Singing Sombrero children of all ages learn through play, sing and dance with a primary trained and experienced native speaker.
Carriage House Hall
Starry Mince Pies
'Starry Mince Pies' is the fourth in a series of individual cookery courses held at the beautiful Insole Court in Llandaff, Cardiff, aimed at pre-school children aged 2-5 years.
The Dairy
Stitch Stories - Beth Morris Workshops
Tuesdays 10:00-12:00 This event runs on a termly basis, please email [email protected] with enquiries about joining mid-term
‘Stitch Stories at Insole’ is a weekly adult course full of friendly chat and the sharing of ideas. It is taught by fashion and textiles tutor Beth Morris and we take inspiration for textiles and surface pattern from art,
Motor House Down
Stories and Crafts -Art With Sarah
Term-time, starting September 2018
Love stories and love art? Fancy making a bird, a fish painting or even a busy bee? Then this is the class for you!
The Dairy
The Art of Fashion - Beth Morris Workshops
Thursdays 5:30-7:00 This event runs on a termly basis, please email [email protected] with enquiries about joining mid-term
A weekly course for young people with an interest in art and fashion, set in the beautiful grounds and buildings of Insole Court.
Stable Two
The Inner Way
7th November- 12th December 6pm- 8pm Thursday
A six week course designed to nurture the inner self, aid relaxation and bring positive change into your life
Carriage House Hall
The Knit-Tea Retreat Marketplace
Sunday 20th October 2-5pm
An exciting selection of independent yarn and fibre sellers. Free entry for all. Perfect for knitters, crocheters and crafters.
Stable One
The Mummy Wellness Series
15th October 2019. 7.30-9pm
The Mummy Wellness Series with: Little Dreams Sleep Consulting, The Glow Method and Joanne Crovini Nutritional Therapist
The Dairy
Tots at Insole - Beth Morris Workshops
Fridays 9:30-10:30am This event runs on a termly basis, please email [email protected] with enquiries about joining mid-term
Let your child be an explorer of the world…we’ll be discovering nature, art and words through playful engaging workshops.
Stable Two
Wreath Making Workshop
23rd November 2019 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Join us at Insole Court for a floral workshop. Learn how to make a festive wreath with an experienced florist and you will also get to take your gorgeous wreath home with you.
Stable Two
Wreath Making Workshop
Sunday 1st December 1pm – 3pm
5th December 2019 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Wreath Making Workshop
Stable Two
Wreath Making Workshop
Tuesday 10th December 6pm – 8pm
Join us at Insole Court for a floral workshop. Learn how to make a festive wreath with an experienced florist and you will also get to take your gorgeous wreath home with you.
Stable One
Yoga Class
Thursday 10am -11am Term 5th Sept-12th December
Yoga classes suitable for everyone.
Relax, energise and find a space within.
Billiards Room
Yoga for Health & Wellbeing
Wednesday morning 10-11.15am Wednesday evenings: 6-7:15pms & also 7:45-9pm. Thursday evenings 5:30-6:45pm 11 week term
Yoga for health & wellbeing with Jo Bogacz – all are welcome. Jo offers yoga courses over 11 x weeks supporting you to find your own way in your developing yoga practice.
Mansion House
YOUTH CONTEMPORARY DANCE
Tuesdays 7.30pm – 8.30pm (during term times only)
Carriage House Hall
Youth Self-Defence/Krav Maga
Saturdays, 10.30 – 11.30 – ongoing classes throughout the whole year
Youth Self-Defence Classes provide 7 – 16 year olds with practical and effective self-defence skills, while improving fitness and confidence in a fun, structured class with grading opportunities.