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Balham Wednesday Playgroup
Nov
21
2018 Past Event
Balham Wednesday Playgroup
St Stephen's Church
09:45 – 11:45
Come along to our playgroup in a lovely, big church hall. There's toys for all ages and lots of space for the little ones to run/crawl/toddle around in. There's a hot cuppa for the adults and snacks for the children and we'll have a little sing-a-long too. Playgroup is free to attend but when we have Lily there doing the singing then we ask for a voluntary contribution to help pay for this. There are parking spaces outside the church but it's permits only between 10&12 and you can only pay to park for an hour at a time. There are spaces round the corner on Atkins Road where you can park for longer. There are bus routes which stop nearby and it's a 10 ish minute walk from Balham station. Please note : To gain entry, please press the buzzer for 'Church' and one of us will let you in. Also, if your little ones are older and not sleeping, the church would prefer it if you left your buggy outside in the buggy park.   
Monthly Thursday playgroup in SE18
Nov
15
2018 Past Event
Monthly Thursday playgroup in SE18
15:00 – 17:00
A playgroup for all ages but more suited to toddlers and older. This playgroup is run  once a month throughout Autumn and Winter. There is an amazing outdoor space with loads of toys and playground equipment. Lily will be there to help entertain the kids and make you a cup of tea.    
Balham Wednesday Playgroup
Nov
14
2018 Past Event
Balham Wednesday Playgroup
St Stephen's Church
09:45 – 11:45
Come along to our playgroup in a lovely, big church hall. There's toys for all ages and lots of space for the little ones to run/crawl/toddle around in. There's a hot cuppa for the adults and snacks for the children and we'll have a little sing-a-long too. Playgroup is free to attend but when we have Lily there doing the singing then we ask for a voluntary contribution to help pay for this. There are parking spaces outside the church but it's permits only between 10&12 and you can only pay to park for an hour at a time. There are spaces round the corner on Atkins Road where you can park for longer. There are bus routes which stop nearby and it's a 10 ish minute walk from Balham station. Please note : To gain entry, please press the buzzer for 'Church' and one of us will let you in. Also, if your little ones are older and not sleeping, the church would prefer it if you left your buggy outside in the buggy park.   
First Aid Course for parents/ carers of children age 5+ (at primary school)
Nov
07
2018 Past Event
First Aid Course for parents/ carers of children age 5+ (at primary school)
34 Bassingham Rd
20:00 – 22:30
The First Aid courses are excellent value for money and are always held locally in another WTC member's house. We have a maximum of 10 people for each course and plenty of time to cover the topics/ deal with any queries you may have. The course lasts for approximately 2.5 hours.  This one is being run specifically for those with children aged 5 and above. The topics covered are - Resuscitation Choking Fits/ febrile convulsions Burns and scalds Injury - finger amputation, spinal injury Minor illnesses: temperatures, diarrhoea and vomiting, etc There will be an opportunity to practise practical elements and you will also receive a handout to take away for future reference. Costs are £25 per head and are open to parents, carers, grandparents, Au Pairs and nannies of multiples. Please note that we require a minimum of 5 people to run each event.
Playgroup
Nov
07
2018 Past Event
Playgroup
St Stephen's Church
09:45 – 11:45
Come along to our playgroup in a lovely, big church hall. There's toys for all ages and lots of space for the little ones to run/crawl/toddle around in. There's a hot cuppa for the adults and snacks for the children and we'll have a little sing-a-long too. Playgroup is free to attend but when we have Lily there doing the singing then we ask for a voluntary contribution to help pay for this. There are parking spaces outside the church but it's permits only between 10&12 and you can only pay to park for an hour at a time. There are spaces round the corner on Atkins Road where you can park for longer. There are bus routes which stop nearby and it's a 10 ish minute walk from Balham station. Please note : To gain entry, please press the buzzer for 'Church' and one of us will let you in. Also, if your little ones are older and not sleeping, the church would prefer it if you left your buggy outside in the buggy park.   
Playgroup
Oct
31
2018 Past Event
Playgroup
St Stephen's Church
09:45 – 11:45
Come along to our playgroup in a lovely, big church hall. There's toys for all ages and lots of space for the little ones to run/crawl/toddle around in. There's a hot cuppa for the adults and snacks for the children and we'll have a little sing-a-long too. Playgroup is free to attend but when we have Lily there doing the singing then we ask for a voluntary contribution to help pay for this. There are parking spaces outside the church but it's permits only between 10&12 and you can only pay to park for an hour at a time. There are spaces round the corner on Atkins Road where you can park for longer. There are bus routes which stop nearby and it's a 10 ish minute walk from Balham station. Please note : To gain entry, please press the buzzer for 'Church' and one of us will let you in. Also, if your little ones are older and not sleeping, the church would prefer it if you left your buggy outside in the buggy park.   
Playgroup
Oct
24
2018 Past Event
Playgroup
St Stephen's Church
09:45 – 11:45
Come along to our playgroup in a lovely, big church hall. There's toys for all ages and lots of space for the little ones to run/crawl/toddle around in. There's a hot cuppa for the adults and snacks for the children and we'll have a little sing-a-long too. Playgroup is free to attend but when we have Lily there doing the singing then we ask for a voluntary contribution to help pay for this. There are parking spaces outside the church but it's permits only between 10&12 and you can only pay to park for an hour at a time. There are spaces round the corner on Atkins Road where you can park for longer. There are bus routes which stop nearby and it's a 10 ish minute walk from Balham station. Please note : To gain entry, please press the buzzer for 'Church' and one of us will let you in. Also, if your little ones are older and not sleeping, the church would prefer it if you left your buggy outside in the buggy park.   
Girls Night Out Tooting
Oct
23
2018 Past Event
Girls Night Out Tooting
The Trafalgar Arms
19:30 – 23:00
This Girls Night Out will be on Tuesday the 23rd October in Tooting from 7.30pm at The Trafalgar Arms, 148 Tooting High Street, SW17 0RT. Come along to meet other mums and share the joys and challenges of parenting multiples (or just have a natter!). If you don't know anyone, please don't think you can't come along, it's very relaxed and we're all very friendly so hope to see you there! Also, dont worry if you are a little late or just want to join in for a drink, everyone is welcome :) PLEASE NOTE : Please get a ticket when you receive an invite via email, you don't have to pay but it's just so we can get an idea of numbers in order to book a table
Sleep Workshop – twins aged 1 year to starting school
Oct
17
2018 Past Event
Sleep Workshop – twins aged 1 year to starting school
The Wheatsheaf
19:30 – 21:30
The twins sleep workshop is run by Natalie Preston at Sleep Rocks. She’s a certified Child Sleep Consultant and a fellow twin mum. Natalie is passionate about helping parents improve their little people’s sleep for the health and benefit of the whole family unit. She understands the complexities of twin sleep, as well as having a singleton to throw into the mix.    Natalie's workshop, focusing on twins aged 1 year up to starting school, will cover: The science of sleep How sleep evolves by age Age appropriate routines and schedules: how much sleep does my toddler need? Nap transitions: when to expect them, how to recognise them and how to transition Night wakings and how to stop them Sleep training methods The workshop runs for around 1.5 hours and there will be opportunity to ask questions. It is tailored to parents of twins aged from 1 year to starting school.   Tickets are £7.50 each and are strictly on a first come first served basis. Concessions are available - please get in contact to discuss.   Food and drinks are available for purchase at the venue.
Playgroup
Oct
17
2018 Past Event
Playgroup
St Stephen's Church
09:45 – 11:45
Come along to our playgroup in a lovely, big church hall. There's toys for all ages and lots of space for the little ones to run/crawl/toddle around in. There's a hot cuppa for the adults and snacks for the children and we'll have a little sing-a-long too. Playgroup is free to attend but when we have Lily there doing the singing then we ask for a voluntary contribution to help pay for this. There are parking spaces outside the church but it's permits only between 10&12 and you can only pay to park for an hour at a time. There are spaces round the corner on Atkins Road where you can park for longer. There are bus routes which stop nearby and it's a 10 ish minute walk from Balham station. Please note : To gain entry, please press the buzzer for 'Church' and one of us will let you in. Also, if your little ones are older and not sleeping, the church would prefer it if you left your buggy outside in the buggy park.   
Sleep Workshop – 0-12 months
Oct
11
2018 Past Event
Sleep Workshop – 0-12 months
Gorringe Park
19:30 – 21:30
The twins sleep workshop is run by Natalie Preston at Sleep Rocks. She’s a certified Child Sleep Consultant and a fellow twin mum. Natalie is passionate about helping parents improve their little people’s sleep for the health and benefit of the whole family unit. She understands the complexities of twin sleep, as well as having a singleton to throw into the mix.    Natalie's workshop, focusing on twins aged 0-12 months, will cover: The science of sleep How sleep evolves as baby grows and what to expect by age Age appropriate routines and schedules, including nap schedules Setting foundations for healthy sleep habits Reducing and dropping night feeds Common causes of sleep problems and what to do about them The workshop runs for around 1.5 hours and there will be opportunity to ask questions. It is tailored to parents of twins aged 0-12 months, as well as expectant parents keen to establish good habits from the outset.   Tickets are £7.50 each and are strictly on a first come first served basis. Concessions are available - please get in contact to discuss.   Food and drinks are available for purchase at the venue.
Monthly playgroup in SW18
Oct
11
2018 Past Event
Monthly playgroup in SW18
15:00 – 17:00
A playgroup for all ages but more suited to toddlers and older. This playgroup is run  once a month throughout Autumn and Winter. There is an amazing outdoor space with loads of toys and playground equipment. Lily will be there to help entertain the kids and make you a cup of tea.