Manderin chinese speaking mums in north London

[CinnabarHill]

I'm a mother of two girls aged 7 months and 4 years old respectively. My older daughter speaks fluent manderin Chinese and I'm very keen to get to know mums with children of similar age so that they can play together. Do anybody know if there is a chinese playgroup in north London? Also would love to meet mums with younger babies too!

[Minimimimi]

Hi Everyone,

We have started a baby/toddler Mandarin group at the Harris & Hoole in Southgate (N14, opposite Southgate tube)
Session consists of story, songs and play.

Let me know if you would like more information.

[singsingmandarin]

Hi, my name is Candy and I am originally from Hong Kong.
I am a qualified primary school teacher (currently working as a subject co-ordinator) and mother of a 2-and-a half-year-old toddler.
I've started a Mandarin Chinese Playgroup in the Harrow area, in early July.
Who is interested in joining this group, please get in touch by emailing me at [email protected]
I already have the experience of teaching in a Cantonese Playgroup in Central London for a couple of years.

Next session:

Date: 17 August 2013 (Saturday)
Time: 10.30am to 11.30am
Venue: 28 Downs Avenue, Pinner HA5 5AH
Theme: numbers
What to expect: singing some Mandarin songs, playing a game, doing an arts and crafts activity, reading a story, chit-chatting!
Fee: free or charge.

For more info check our website www.singsingmandarin.co.uk

[georgemad]

It's a very interesting idea! I am a Mandarin teacher base in Canterbury, I teach children and adults Mandarin speaking as well as Chinese culture. If some mums can host this kind of Mandarin weekend group day, I am keen to go to the group and show children how to speak, write, and read per various method, like games and toys.

[Astrogirluk]

Hi Minimimimi
I also live in southgate and have two young sons with similar age to yours. I was considerng setting up one chinese play group sometime ago for the same reason as yours, with the possibility of extending to a chinese class for little one. Would be nice if we can have the chance to chat more. What time is the play group at H+H? My email is [email protected]

[petithamu1980]

Is this thread still active?! hope so! I was here a long time ago looking for a Taiwanese/Mandarin children playgroup but since I returned to work, it's been so difficult to get in touch (let alone starting my own group...) I live in New Southgate (N11) and I'd love to be involved. My daughter is just over 1 1/2 and I am Taiwanese myself. My partner isn't so it's a bit difficult to keep up speaking Mandarin at home. Anyway, if anyone is still checking this thread, please email me on [email protected]! I don't work on Fridays so I'd love to know if there are any gatherings on Fridays!

Tiffany

[Denise2001]

Hi,
Good to know that someone is looking for Mandarin playgroup as well. I was struggling quiet a while after my girl was born. She is 14 months now. I am glad that I joined the Hua Hsia Chinese School two weeks ago for the Autumn term. There are 8 babies in our group and very friendly mums. We stay 50 mins very Saturday to learn Chinese songs and simple words. My daughter does enjoy it! I would suggest that you can book a trial lesson first to see if it is really what you need.

[tengtang]

Good news! A free Mandarin stay and play is starting at Archway Children's Centre. If you live in Islington and your child is under 5 years old, you can join the play group. It runs between 1.30pm to 3pm every Friday from November 8th.
Here is the information about the Archway Children's Centre: www.islington.gov.uk/services/children-families/familyinformationservice/childrenscentres/centres_islington/Pages/archway.aspx

[chocci]

Hi there I'm a mum of 9 month old boy living near Finchley road station. Not sure if my boy is a little young for the Hua Hsia school but wondering if anyone local mums that speak mandarin are interested in meeting up and/or starting a local mandarin playgroup?

I speak mandarin to boy but I would love for him to meet some other mandarin speaking kids locally too.

My email:
[email protected]

[Yazzlikesthings]

Can anyone recommend / know where I could locate any mandarin speaking childcare minders in the N1/Islington area?

Also - if anyone has any plans / would like to set up a Mandarin playgroup in the neighbourhood please let me know....

I grew up speaking another Chinese dialect (Teo-Chew) and my Mandarin is rusty at best, but would like to expose my daughter to the language from an early age...

Thx!

[AndrewCh]

Hi everyone, we live in child hill area NW2 with two kids age 7 and 4. We had check out both weekend Taiwanese Chinese school and decided to sent them, to London Overseas Chinese School in Colindale Nw9, and had been very impressed with the standard. It may not be a fancy school but the fees is relatively cheap @£150 per year compare to £150 per term in the other one. The school also offers both traditional and simplified Chinese character classes.

For young toddlers, we can also recommend Camden Chinese Nursery at Camden Town. Although it is run by aunties from HongKong, both my children have managed to pick up Cantonese and English at school while they speak Mandarin to each others at home.

If you need more info, feel free to contact me at [email protected]

[yumcha888]

Just wanted everyone to know that we have a new, free Mandarin group running at Shepherd's Bush Library, right beside Westfield London. We'll be getting together on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month to sing songs, read stories and play games, all in Mandarin. Have a look at the calendar on www.playcantonese.com or email [email protected] for more details.

[Jeslym]

Hi minimimimi,

I would like to find out more details on mandarin meet up at H+H, Southgate. My email is [email protected]

Thank you!

[yenting730]

Dear parents,
I am a research student at Institute of Education, University of London. You are invited to take part in a research project. The research project focuses on the musical envionrment of Chinese young children in the UK and how the cultural environment contributes to their development. I am looking for participants who meet the criteria: 1. You are the parent of children under five years old; 2.You and/or your spouse is/are of Chinese origin. During your participation, you will take part in an one-hour interview with me at a place of your choice. Your participation is much appreciated, as this will benefit chilren, teachers/carers and yourselves as parents. If you are interested in partipication and would like to know more about the research, please contact me at [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours Sincerely,
Yenting

[Rainbow6]

Would any of the mums looking for a Mandarin speaking playgroup like to have a Mandarin lady run a 'pay as you go' playgroup or music sessions? Would you be interested please let me know where you live and what you would like?

[Rainbow6]

Hello I am about to move into the London area and would like to run Playgroup or music sessions for Mandarin speaking adults and their children. If you would be interested please let me know.

[MamaLN]

Hi Rainbow,

My son is coming to 24 months and we are interested to join your Mandarin speaking playgroup. I speak fluent Mandarin and able to help out if needed.

Hope to hearing from you.

MamaLN

[Jennaleelondon]

Hello,

I am a Cantonese speaker with an 11 months old son living in Southgate n14 area. I would like to join a Chinese play group or meet other Chinese parents in the area.
Is the mandarin meet up at H+H, Southgate still going?
If anyone would like to meet up, please let me know. My email is [email protected]

Thank you!
Jenna

[Mariajo]

Hi, I am a mother of an 8 year-old boy. I am a basic Mandarin speaker and I am currently attending a Mandarin language course with Cactus in King’s Cross. Very well organised with competent teachers. I would like to expose my DS to the language from an early age and I saw they have started offering courses for children in Islington!

[AlyCha]

Hello
We are Bounds green/Ally Pally/ Southgate area and absolutely would love to join mandarin playgroup nearby. Saw mums talking of setting one in Southgate, could you let me know details pls.
My little daughter is turning one. Thank you

[lingtan]

Minimimimi

can you please give me more info re the baby/toddler Chinese group.

my email: [email protected]

Thanks.

[Totallyoutoforder]

Reviving the thread.
I am looking for a Mandarin teacher to 2 boys aged 7 afterschool on Mondays or Tuesdays. Hampstead area. Please PM me if interested

[embicas]

Just wanted to revive this thread as I am looking for a Mandarin/Cantonese playgroup in North London, near Highgate/Hampstead area would be great! I have a 6 month old boy whom I would love to get him some exposure to Chinese whilst I have the time during my mat leave.

I have seen from previous threads of people possibly setting up one but I can't seem to find any information about this on google searches. The information about Archway CC having a Mandarin playgroup is also outdated as there isn't one there anymore.

If anyone has anymore information or would like to meet up my email is [email protected].

Thanks!

[Christinesu]

Hi guys, so is any of you formed any school or playgroup yet? Thanks

[emwantsbiscuits]

I go to this one in East London but they have a North London campus as well:
www.yuhuachineseschool.org.uk
"Immersive playgroup exposes babies and toddlers to mandarin in a natural way through music, movement, sensorial activities, puppets and storytelling. Mandarin nursery rhymes and songs make their ears familiar with Mandarin tones and build up their vocabulary.

£10 / 45 mins / session"
The North London campus is in Kentish Town
HTH