I am now 35 weeks pregnant. Months ago, I looked around for ante-natal activities in my area (I am new to the area) and found it really difficult. So far, the closest activities I could find were:
Aqua Natal at Waltham Abbey swimming pool on the Roundhills Estate, 7.15pm - 8pm Wednesdays, £4.55 for non-members. It is fab and I love it and will be sad to leave in 5 weeks. They are closed over Christmas and re-open on Wed 5th January 2011. A lady called Julie runs it and she's lovely. I find I always sleep really well after doing it - and have met local girls there too, so don't feel so isolated. You can call the leisure centre there and they will give you all the info - they are really sweet.
I also found it difficult to find a local ante-natal yoga teacher (one I contacted in Chingford never bothered to reply), so I have to go to one in Hoddesdon, which is miles away, but sooo worth it. I am no exercise nut, so this has been perfect. Anne Coleman, Monday mornings 10am and she also does evening classes, about £8.50. Again, really relaxing and I have met some nice girls there. Again, closed over Christmas but resumes on Monday 10th January 2011, I think. Google her for info and she will e-mail you back.
If anyone knows of anything else around the Epping/Harlow area, do share!