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Extra-curricular activities

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Autumn / Winter music thread - 2026/2027
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What should group tennis lessons for a five-year-old usually involve?
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Ideas for extra curricular when Year 3 schoolwork feels easy
9
Dance mums - Move It advice
4
NCO 2027
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NCO 2026
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Piano lessons at 5
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Baby grand piano on upper ground / 1st floor?
9
Spring / Summer 2026 music thread
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Should I force him to do swimming training?
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What should we expect when moving from Beavers to Cubs?
5
Anyone used ChessKid or other ways for children to learn chess?
5
Swimming club newbie - what do we need?
8
How can I help my son decide what to stop doing??
21
Difference between National Youth Choir and NCCGB for a 15-year-old singer
5
NYMT/BYMT 2026
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More poolside chat
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Milton Keynes swimming lesson recommendations
0
Swim squad: go back or give up?
15
Second hand 'older style' brownies uniform?
5
Best UK coding courses for a child interested in game design
10
"Stagebox"?
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Scouting staffroom type thread on Mumsnet?
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Dance mums - Is 26 months too young for a ballet and tap show?
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Are ballet and Squirrels enough extra-curricular activities for primary school?
10
Guiders Staff Room Part 4
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TV Workshop
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NCO - do they take in a wide range of ages/levels or just the best?
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Please remember to thank volunteers who run extra-curricular activities too
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Choosing between RCM, RAM and Guildhall junior academies for tuba
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NCO Projects- Is it worth auditioning on violin?
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Drama/ Theatre Classes, need GENUINE reviews please!
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Postpartum hobbies/ fitness ideas
3
Rocksteady any good?
17
Is breast stroke the hardest stroke?
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Can I accompany my daughter on piano for her Grade 1 saxophone exam?
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Are there any children choirs for reception age?
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Are professional child performers usually allowed in the West End Calling competition?
10
Children’s swimming lessons? - what was your approach
2
2.5 years swimming lessons - no progress
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Anyone with experience of Junior Guildhall drama pathway?
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BTEC at D&B Academy of Performing Arts
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Trampoline clubs near Newbury/Reading.
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Ballet schools in Chelsea/South Ken
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Track cycling
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Extra-curricular at weekends - do you keep one day free of activities?
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PQA casting days
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Abrsm practical musicianship
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How to help a young performer progress?
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Would two weekly piano lessons be worthwhile before her first grade?
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