play, vb. games, exercise, or other activity undertaken for pleasure, esp. by children; (as modifier) a play group.
Clapham NCT runs three local playgroups for mothers/carers and children - everyone is welcome and entry is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pitter Patter - St Stephen's Church, Weir Road, SW12 0NU
Wednesdays 10:00am - 11:30am. Entry £1.50 for NCT members.
Aimed at babies under 12 months and before they start walking, Pitter Patter is also for mothers, fathers and carers. Join us in St Stephens Church and take the opportunity to meet and chat with others going through the same experiences in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The babies will be able to enjoy some very gentle activities such as singing, soft play and stories, especially aimed at little ones.
CONTACT Jenny on 0208 673 5665, pitterpatterbalham@gmail.com
Bumps & Babes
for anyone who is pregnant or has a small baby (0 - crawler).
WHEN - Mondays, 10:00am – 11:30am (excluding Bank Holidays). £2, includes drink and biscuits.
Just drop in and chat....
WHERE - St Michaels Church (main entrance), Cobham Close, SW11 6HR (up the lanes opposite Northcote Road Library)
WHO - expectant mums, new mums (and new dads) and babies 0 to crawlers (sorry, no carers/nannies)
CONTACT - Anne Delagrange 07944 069662, thebabyfairy@googlemail.com
St. Stephen's Church, St. Stephens Terrace, SW8 1DH
Fridays 10am -11:45am - entry fee £1.
This is in a lovely light and airy church with lots of room for little ones to run around or crawl.
Contact Emma on 07867 550 491
Chitter Chatter – Lower Hall, Battersea Arts Centre SW11 5TN
Monday 10:00am - 11:30am. Entry £2 per child
NB This playgroup will not be open during August 2008 but will return in September
A playgroup for children from 12 months to 4 years. Chitter Chatter continues to offer a supportive post-natal environment up to the older aged child. Join us at the Battersea Arts Centre for lots of pre-walking and toddler fun, including a home corner, play tents, musical activities and painting. Parents/carers need to stay at the playgroup throughout the session but this is a drop-in playgroup in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Unfortunately numbers are limited by space, so if we do fill up, entry will be on a first come first served basis. Snacks and a drink will be provided for the children, and coffee, tea and biscuits for parents and carers.
Contact Julie 07866 506753 julieford100@hotmail.com
Clapham Playgroup, St John the Evangelist Church, Clapham Road SW9 0JJ
Wednesdays 10am – 12 noon. Entry £2 per child or £3 per family
NB that the entrance isn’t obvious – you need to head down the left hand side of the church, and then go up the ramp at the back and through two sets of doors.
A playgroup for babies and toddlers. Tea and biscuits for the grown ups and light snacks for the children, lots of toys and space to run around, and a sing song at the end.
Contact Beatrice beatriceparvin@yahoo.co.uk
Other Playgroups.
Clapham Library
1 Northside, SW4
Tel 020 7926 0717. Tuesday 10:30am – 12noon. Storytelling 10:30am – 11:15am.
Clapham Montessori Mother & Toddler Group
St Paul’s Community Centre, St Paul’s Church, Rectory Grove SW4
Tel 020 7498 8324
Montessori Parent & Toddler Group
The Contact Centre, Hambalt Road, SW4
Tel 020 7498 8324
Rathmell Parent & Toddler Group
Rathmell Health Centre, 9a Rathmell Drive SW4
Tel 020 8243 2300
South Lambert Tate Library – Parent and Toddler Group
180 South Lambeth Road, SW8
Tel 020 7926 0705 Wed: 10:30am – 12noon
Springfield Community Flat Toddler Group, SW8
020 7720 2699
St Stephen’s Church Parent and Toddler Group
St Stephen’s Terrace, SW9
Tel 020 7820 3759
Angell Tots Parent & Toddler Group
Loughborough Community Centre, Angell Road, SW9
Tel 020 7737 1071
PAPA Parent & Toddler Group
Pulross Area Playground, 11 – 17 Pulross Road, Brixton SW9
Tel 020 7733 8700
Broomwood Methodist Church Toddler Group
Broomwood Methodist Church Hall, Kyrle Road, SW11
Wed & Fri 9:30am – 11:30am. Drop in to register
Babies and Toddler Group
All Saints Chruch, 100 Prince of Wales Drive, SW11
Tel 020 8874 4214
Durning Library, Parent and Toddler Group
167 Kennington Lane. SW11
Tel 020 7926 8682
Fun 4 Tots
Battersea Christian Centre, Battersea Bridge Road, SW11
Tel 020 7978 5193
Garfield Community Centre
64 Garfield Road, SW11
Tel 020 7223 8220
L.A.R.A Creche
Lara Community Centre, 92c St John’s Hill. SW11
Tel 020 7642 3713
Balham Baptist Church
21 Ramsden Road, SW12
Tel 020 8265 6626
Toddlers
Church of the Ascension, Malwood Road, SW12
Tel 020 8675 8626
Carer and Toddler Group
Fairlight Christian Centre, 290 Balham High Road, SW17
Tel 020 8672 8287
Derintion Family Centre Baby & Toddler Group
101 Derintion Road, SW17
Tel 020 8767 4785
Furzedown Family Centre Carer & Toddler Group
Welham Road, Tooting, SW17
Tel 8672 6924
Mothers and Toddlers Drop-in Group
Rookstone Road, SW17
Tel 020 8682 3909
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