Anybody know any playgroups in Worcester park?

[zoeb023]

I can only find 2.
Any info would be great.

[SoupDragon]

Have you looked for a copy of the Famiy Grapevine in the library? It's a free 1/4ly A4 magazine

[tarantula]

have yu checked dout Mumsnet? they have lists of things like that. the library tends to have information and mags around in the kids section too.

are Playgroups the same and P&T groups? Dp has gone to the one in North Cheam once and keeps saying hell go back but hasnt

[zoeb023]

I did get a list from the library but when I called the groups no longer exist as the list is so old.

I ment parent and toddler groups or somewhere you can take the children and meet other mums.

We moved last year so we are still finding our feet.

[SoupDragon]

I think Tatantula means netmums, not mumsnet

[tarantula]

opps yep I did mean Netmums. fingers are running away with themselves today

[zoeb023]

Tried netmums, nothing there either. I think i'm the only peoron that lives here

[stitch]

do you have a car, or are you using public transport?

[tarantula]

Nothing at all?????? blimey youll have to move up the hill then to North cheam Its such a hive of activity up here.....not.

Have you been to the story time at the library. I think its on Thursday mornings for the little uns.
The Joseph Hood Memorial park in Motspur Park is also very friendly tho its getting a bit cold for that now (If you go to the bottom of Green lane and walk down the lane way past the horses you get to the park and its a nice walk for the kids). There is an indoor place there too (cheeky monkeys??) but not sure if thats open now.

[stitch]

i dont live in wp, but if you can get into sutton, i think its the 154, o rmight be the 151 and the 213 will both tak you to sutton.
salvation army at the bottom of sutton high street, in benhill avenue have one. dont know the timings,
the thomas wall centre. also on benhill avenue.
st pauls church in cheam have one monday and tuesday morning. thats a very nice one. on the roundabout in northey avenue. bit of a trek from cheam village though.
in cheam village the baptist church, by the library has one i think on a tuesday, but not sure.
sutton libraries all have very good story times.

family focus, a support group for famlies with children undrr five meets on wed and thursday at the pavillion in the park called the bowls on sutton common road. near lower morden. if you are interested, let me know and ill dig up their number.
i think cheam leisure centre does various toddler activities as well.
hth

[stitch]

Name: Kid's Kingdom - Westcroft
Address: Westcroft Leisure Centre, Westcroft Road, Carshalton, SM5 2TF
Telephone: 020-8770-4800 / 4819 / 4847
Information: Opening hours:
Term Time (Mondays to Fridays)
9.30am to 12.30pm
4.00pm to 5.30pm

Saturdays & Sundays All Year Round
9.30am to 11.00am (Sundays only - children with learning disabilities)
11.00am to 12.30pm
12.30pm to 2.00pm
2.00pm to 3.30pm
4.00pm to 5.30pm

(Times vary during school holidays)

Admission: £2.80 (£2.25 LDC*) for the first child
£2.05 (£1.50 LDC*) for additional children in the same family
£1.05 (Free*) entrance fee for accompanying adults
*Prices in brackets are for those with a Leisure Discount Card

The ticket price also includes entrance to Tumble Time for children up to 5 years during any Tumble Time Session.

This is a brilliant play area for all children up to 12 years. It's made up of three levels and is full of colourful shapes and obstacles specifically designed to develop agility, strength, balance and co-ordination. So they get to have fun, and they're learning too. Kids Kingdom has log climbs, net crawls, rope bridges and twisting tower slides plus a whole lot more - there is also a purpose built area for the under 2's. Children do have to be accompanied by an adult but there is a parents relaxation area.

Before you go, please note that there is a maximum height restriction of 4' 10" (1.48m).

You can also hold your child's birthday party at Kid's Kingdom


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Name: Merlin's Magic Castle Adventure Play - Sutton Arena
Address: Sutton Arena Leisure Centre, Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1SL
Telephone: 020 8770 4088
Information: Opening hours:
Mondays to Fridays (Term Time):
9.30am to 11.00am
11.15am to 12.45pm
1.00pm to 2.30pm
2.45pm to 4.15pm

Monday to Friday (School Holidays):
9.30am to 11.00am
11.15am to 12.45pm
2.45pm to 4.15pm

Saturdays and Sundays (All Year):
9.00am to 10.30am
10.45am to 12.15pm

Admission: £2.05 per child and 60p for siblings.
A fantastic soft play area providing a world of adventure and excitement where your child's imagination can run riot and they can be whoever they want to be! This is suitable for children aged from 2 to 10 years, although there is a maximum height restriction of 4' 10". Among the many features here, you'll find stepping stones, a net crawl, spiral slide, log climb, aerial glide and, not forgetting, the all important parents relaxation area!!

Parents/carers must supervise their children at all times and, prior to using the facilities for the first time, parents/carers are required to go on a full safety tour and induction. After completing this, you'll be issued with an Access Card which you'll have to show at every visit.

You can also hold your child's birthday party at Merlin's Magic Castle


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[tarantula]

oh yeah thats right Cheam Leisure centre has a toddler soft play session one day a week.

Have you checked out stuff in New Malden too as thats quite easy to get to. they have a toy library which is open one day a week too.

Actually this is a great thread cos Ive got to get some stuff together for dp to do with dd now the days are getting colder. She spent most of the summer in Nonsuch/Cheam Park or that park in New Malden.

[Hazellnut]

Hi zoeb - posted on the other thread but there are loads in new malden which is easy to get to from Worcester Park....

[zoeb023]

I'm nearer the Malden end of worcester park and I don't drive and to make matters worse I have a double pushchair which is a nightmare to get on a bus!!! I don't think it could get any worse!!

Thanks for all your ideas, but they are all a bit of a long walk!

[Hazellnut]

There's one a malden manor primary school if that's a bit nearer ? ALso I think someone has said there are events on at the WP library so this might be a good start. also, doesn't the Kindercafe have various things on during the week ?

Whilst you're on the subject of cheeky monkeys - from what age would you say it is suitable ?

[HEB7]

I live in Malden end of WP and take my daughter to Little Voices music in Worcester Park Library (next to Waitrose) on Saturday mornings. For under 4 years. Phone 07841565339 to speak to the woman who organises it. I think she also does classes through the week too, but I work 4 days.

She also does classes in Cheam, and is currently looking into starting Dancing to music classes too in either WP or Cheam for age 2.5+

Whilst off on maternity leave, I used to also take my kids to the Malden Library on Church Rd. They have some toys, so my youngest would play with those and look at books whilst my eldest could access the internet - CBEEBIES!

Both Librarys do reading sessions for various age groups. Good way to meet people if nothing else.

After having a bad accident years ago, I stopped driving for 7 years. I started driving again after my first child. I used to feel physically sick each time I knew I had to get in the car. If you have access to a car, I would defo recommend you try and learn, as it gets harder as the kids get older and attend various activites/parties. Now, 5 years on, I dont think twice about getting in the car.

Hope you have settled in any case!

[HEB7]

You didnt say how old/gender your kids are?

[cylonbabe]

heb, this thread is almost two years old!