Just moved to Mortimer in Reading

mim64 · 2006-03-01T21:13:38+00:00

Hi, is there any other mums out there that live around the reading area. I have just moved here and not sure of whats on for mother and toddlers. I would love to meet up with other mums and their babes as I think my little 14 month old is getting a little bit bored of seeing his mummy every day.

Kelly1978 · 01/03/2006 21:18

Hi there,
I live in ascot, about 20 minutes from reading. I've not been in this area long neither. I'm not sure of what is down your way so much, but I'd be up for any meetups going!
I'm a sahm of four - 5 yo dd, 3yo ds, and 11mnth dts. Do you have a dd or ds?

Kelly1978 · 01/03/2006 21:19

whoops, I guess it is a boy if he's bored of his mummy!

Original poster

mim64 · 01/03/2006 22:02

Hi Kelly,

I am a sahm as well, my son is 14 months tomorrow and I haven't been to any mother and toddler groups as yet which I feel very guilty about. Its the same old story I'm quite nervous about going myself. Thats really selfish isnt it? I also worry that he wont be able to play with other children because he hasnt mixed with other children, well not on a regular basis. He's at the throwing things stage and I worry that he will hurt another child. God reading this back I'm a real worry wart!! Anyway it would be great to meet up with other mums and babies, feeling abit isolated at the mo. How about you? Did you move from outside of ascot? How are you finding living in Ascot? Oh by the way I'm really not this depressive all the time just going through a bad patch.

OP posts:

Kelly1978 · 01/03/2006 22:08

lol, moving is hard. We could meet up if you like then your ds can throw things at my dts and they will prob sit on him! I was worried about mine loads, as they are twins and tend to climb all over each other and I wasn't sure how other babies would react to that, but they seem to be doing ok. I find with mother and toddler groups you jsut have to try loads until one clicks. Ive been to three or four here in ascot, but there is only one I really like. They are all a bit different.
I moved here from croydon, and don't know anybody here. I get out and about so don't feel isolated so much now, but I do miss my friends from back home. Plus ascot is very diff from croydon, seems very quiet and a bit boring, but it's nicer for the kids than living in a city center. Did you move far?

kama · 01/03/2006 22:14

This reply has been deleted

Message withdrawn

Original poster

mim64 · 02/03/2006 13:08

I moved hear from a village between aylesbury and leighton buzzard. I am originally a London girl. I was born in Camberwell and have lived in Brixton and Peckham (very upmarket). Then I met my husband and have moved several times (due to his work) over the past ten years. But I have never moved back to London, although I miss the convenience of getting into central london and the going out I don't miss the hustle and bustle. I agree that this is better for bringing up children. It would be great to meet up, maybe somewhere like a soft play area? at least the boys can burn some energy. I don't know of any around here but I can try and look for one that is convenient for both of us. What do you think?

OP posts:

Original poster

mim64 · 02/03/2006 13:09

I moved hear from a village between aylesbury and leighton buzzard. I am originally a London girl. I was born in Camberwell and have lived in Brixton and Peckham (very upmarket). Then I met my husband and have moved several times (due to his work) over the past ten years. But I have never moved back to London, although I miss the convenience of getting into central london and the going out I don't miss the hustle and bustle. I agree that this is better for bringing up children. It would be great to meet up, maybe somewhere like a soft play area? at least the boys can burn some energy. I don't know of any around here but I can try and look for one that is convenient for both of us. What do you think?

OP posts:

Original poster

mim64 · 02/03/2006 13:10

I moved hear from a village between aylesbury and leighton buzzard. I am originally a London girl. I was born in Camberwell and have lived in Brixton and Peckham (very upmarket). Then I met my husband and have moved several times (due to his work) over the past ten years. But I have never moved back to London, although I miss the convenience of getting into central london and the going out I don't miss the hustle and bustle. I agree that this is better for bringing up children. It would be great to meet up, maybe somewhere like a soft play area? at least the boys can burn some energy. I don't know of any around here but I can try and look for one that is convenient for both of us. What do you think?

OP posts:

Original poster

mim64 · 02/03/2006 13:11

oops don't know what happened there

OP posts:

Original poster

mim64 · 02/03/2006 13:12

Hi Kama,

Sorry wasn't ignoring you, where about in Reading do you live, I live in Mortimer and moved here about 3 weeks ago. Finding it a bit difficult to kick start myself to find a mother and toddler group. Any ideas where there any around here?

OP posts:

Kelly1978 · 02/03/2006 13:19

I rather liked the hustle and bustle, though I always seem to forget jsut how bad it is til I have to drive back into there for something!

There is a soft play place in wokingham that is supposed to be quite good, though I've never been there. \link{http://www.monkeymates.co.uk\monkeymates}.

kama · 02/03/2006 14:52

This reply has been deleted

Message withdrawn

HellyBelly · 09/04/2006 13:06

Hi there. I'm in Spencers Wood which isn't far from you and my friend lives in Mortimer. I'm not sure what toddler groups etc. they have in Mortimer (will ask friend) but there are a couple round my way which I attend regularly.

mrsmaddyd · 09/04/2006 13:23

Hi there im in Wokingham so again not far from you. Barkham bears is a fab M&T group that meet twice a week Mondays and Fridays 1.30 till 3.30 ish. Very friendly and welcoming. Plus Monkey mates is good for meeting people as is Leos in Hurst which i actually prefer. If you need any deatails just cat me.

HellyBelly · 09/04/2006 17:25

What is Leos???

Also, this Barkham Bears, where's that?? Been after an afternoon toddlers as my ds and one of my mindees (I'm a childminder) start nursery Mon-Fri mornings soon so will miss all the toddler groups around here!

:)

eleanorsmum · 09/04/2006 17:54

We are also moving to wokingham area next saturday, would love to join in on a meet up somewhere. Also like the sound of barkham bears as I'm going to be living in finchampstead which is near there. Any more info?

gingernut · 09/04/2006 18:13

Leo's is a soft play place and it's in Hook, not Hurst.

There is also The Mad House soft play near the Majedski stadium in Reading.

Barkham Bears is a toddler group at Barkham church/village hall on the Arborfield side of Wokingham. Fledglings at Finchampstead Church Hall on Tuesday afternoons (from about 1.30 or 2pm till 4) is also good. Both are some way from Mortimer though.

gingernut · 09/04/2006 18:15

Oh, and for those in Wokingham, Edgbarrow Sports Centre in Crowthorne has loads on - toddler groups Mon and Wed mornings (9.30 start), bouncy castle and soft play Friday 9.30-11am, and various courses for pre-school and older children e.g. trampolining, soccer, and holiday clubs.

OooooMeToo · 09/04/2006 19:13

Hi, We've just moved to Mortimer. We are on the new estate. There are a couple of toddler groups on Monday and Tuesday mornings. Not sure about times and places but I can try and find out. I was thinking of trying one out soon myself although ds is only 6 months. There's also a church group for 0-5's if you're interested in that sort of thing.

HellyBelly · 10/04/2006 08:46

Thanks for the info :)

mrsmaddyd · 11/04/2006 07:57

Ginger nut thanks for posting that info, i got wayalid by the kids and forgot

Original poster

mim64 · 20/04/2006 16:19

Hi oooometoo, do you live in Mortimer Hill estate? Thats where I've moved to. We've probably walked passed each other. It's a small world! I've got two dogs which I try to take out early in the morning before my hubby goes to work, you may have seen them but it depends what end of the estate you live in. If you want pop for a cuppa tea (I don't drink coffee, but do have some in the cupboards)

OP posts:

OooooMeToo · 05/05/2006 14:09

Hi mim64, yes thats where we are too.

Would love to come for a cuppa (don't drink coffee either) :o

I will now be terrorising the neighbourhood calling to everyone who passes with a couple of dogs "Are you mim64?" lol

Original poster

mim64 · 09/05/2006 09:15

Hi, yes that would be great. It may be a little bit better than meeting at mine as one of the dogs is on the loud side and that may frighten your little one. Do you want to email me with your address or shall we pick a spot to meet at?:)

OP posts:

Original poster

mim64 · 09/05/2006 12:56

Hello Oooometoo, sorry misread your msg, yes by all means come to ours, just a prewarning about the dogs, one of the is very verbal whenever the door bell goes and for a few seconds after the person has entered but thats all she is, she just wants to be acknowledged although I tend to keep them both in the kitchen until they have calmed down and we have plenty of gates around the house, it's abit like fort knox with anti toddler and dog gates. We go to a mother and baby/toddler group on Friday mornings in Sulhampstead, we've been for a couple of weeks and the mothers are all friendly and they seem to keep their eye on their children. We went to one somewhere else (not Mortimer) and a couple of the older children started to smack Ben but the mums did nothing about it so I haven't been back. Have you been to any yet? Anyway let me know the best day for you and I'll meet you at a designated place in the estate.

OP posts: