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one o'clock clubs - what's the deal? would you recommend them?

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serenequeen · 15/08/2004 06:45

hi everyone

just looking around for m&b activities and have thought about our local 1 o'clock club. was just wondering about people's opinions of them - e.g. are they best for babies, toddlers or pre-schoolers? what kind of facilities are there? what is the set-up?

thanks in advance.

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honeybunny · 15/08/2004 08:52

Never heard of 1 o'clock clubs as such but usually avoided them because my babes would sleep from 12.30/1pm til 2.30/3pm til the age of 18/24months. Went to the odd one when ds1 was older, "run-about" type things, and either ds2 would join in a bit, or sleeep in his pushchair in the corner. Fortunately I found more than enough to do with them during the morning, which I always found to be the best time as far as getting the most out of it, and a few afternoon things where I am so didnt feel feel like they missed out.

Twiglett · 15/08/2004 09:23

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aloha · 15/08/2004 09:37

I would go much more often except ds still sleeps from 1pm until 3pm or even later, so no good for me. It's basically a playscheme with helpers but you oversee. Outdoor toys, some indoor activities, a cup of tea for you and a drink for them, and a chance for them to run around with other children. Good really for 2 and up, I think. They all differ of course. IMO best to go with someone local who has a child of similar age so you have someone to talk to.

maomao · 15/08/2004 10:08

Hello serenequeen,

Firstly, I don't think I've congratulated you on your new little one! Congratulations!

Our local "one o'clock club" actually has two session --- one in the morning (run by a local charity) for younger babies and toddlers, and then an afternoon session for the older toddlers and children. There is an indoor area with toys, paints, etc., and then a grassy area and a soft play area with a climbing structure, lots of trikes and things to push about.

bundle · 15/08/2004 10:15

i know one and two o'clock clubs. some can be a bit cliquey, but definitely worth a visit as they're either free or charge a small fee (£1) and there's usually in and outdoor activities

Blu · 16/08/2004 11:30

Hi SQ: the Brockwell Park one is lovely now it has been done up - but the activities are much more suited to 18m plus, IMO. The playleader is great, she does a story and songs, and helps with painting and craft. there is also a good outdoor bike track, indoor climbing equipment, sand and loads of themed toys. Mixed 'clientele', you have to work a little bit to chat to people. It's free, and open every afternoon except wed (or thu), can't remember.

Twiglett · 16/08/2004 11:36

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serenequeen · 17/08/2004 20:35

thanks everyone, these comments are very useful

hi, blu, yes it was the brockwell park one i was thinking of mainly with occasional visits to clapham common.

based on what everyone has said, i will check it out with the new baby, but expecting it to be better as an after pre-school jaunt for 3yr old ds instead.

thanks again

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serenequeen · 17/08/2004 20:36

twiglett, thanks for those suggestions (didn't mean to ignore you!) they are a little too easterly for me, but thanks anyway.

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