Bumps and Babes from 12 months?

[Lochie]

Hi everyone, I go to Bumps and Babes in north Dulwich every Friday, however my LO is fast approaching 12 months, so I was wondering if there is a 'next step up' in the area, and if so where it is? (from Sept). I love BAB at Red Post Hill (simplicity of it and warm atmosphere and the lovely Alice) but am well aware my boistrous little baby will soon be a toddler...he was pinching toys off the younger babies last month so I think its time to move on to babies more his size!

Also any recommendations for cheapo classes for 12 months+ in the ED/Herne Hill area would be much appreciated x

[snowboarder]

Lochie - I haven't found a good replacement yet!! B&B at Goose Green is more toddler friendly due to the space and think some of the organisers have toddlers. Other playgroups I have been to I find a bit big and scary and there are dangerous things like felt tip pens around, and nowhere to sit so I just seem to hovver around - def not relaxing, maybe better for 2+ yr olds?

Classes - we like sing and sign and tumbletots - but not especially cheap!

Theres always the one o'clock clubs (but at nap time or car journey to Crystal Palace) and mad library sessions I suppose.....

I also keep meaning to investigate the playgroup at St Barnabus in Dulich Village and the one at the church by the station in Peckham - anyone go to those?

[Belle]

Ruby rhymes is in Herne Hill I think - i've not been but is meant to be good. Also think little bubbles might have a herne hill branch? These are paid for ones though, so not cheap either. One o clock club in brock park def is cheap (think just donation for tea/coffee?) and I find it quite good, lots of space and good outdoors bit - plus it's next to a playground.

[bjm]

We used to go to the church one opposite Peckham Rye Train Station on a Weds morning.

It was really good and suitable for toddlers- lots of outdoor space and a nice friendly mix of people

[crystal7]

When is the playgroup at St Barnabus?

[beababies]

hello,

I currently lead a baby music class in West Hampstead for babies up to age three which has times throughout the week and am planning to start a similar regular class in the East Dulwich area. The classes are for a mix of ages from babies up to age three so are sibling friendly and involve sing alongs, dancing and percussion playing. The classes are always drop in, ?5/class and would be Monday/Wednesday/Saturday mornings and Tuesday afternoons in East Dulwich.

Ideally I will be starting the classes in the next few weeks and would appreciate any feedback regarding interest/need for such classes in the area and what times/days would be best! There seem to be quite a few other baby music classes in East Dulwich already but they seem to be only once a week, more expensive, age specific or require a term commitment so it appears there may be a need for a class such as mine.

Any feedback would be much appreciated!

All the best,

Bea

xx

[Lochie]

beababies - I would be interested in that class. You might be in competition with the Rhyme Time which is free at local libraries though, but I haven't been to enough Rhyme Times to know if that defo is the case.

Thanks for all other comments. I am going to keep going to Bumps and Babes til end of Sept and will nab Alice when I see her and ask about next step up options, she had mentioned a class every Monday run by Mums at the same venue for toddlers. Once I know I'll post info up in case anyone else is interested.

x

[Norfolkvillas]

Beababies - I would definitely be interested in finding out more about the Tuesday afternoon class. I don't work on Tues and Thurs afternoons, but most other ED classes I've found seem to happen in the mornings...

[snowboarder]

It would be nice to find a local younger toddler friendly group though which was relaxed and you could sit and drink tea whilst the little monsters tire themselves out!! There are masses of music classes (some of which are free like rhyme time and wednesday whippersnappers), little snowboarder likes to RUN (which he does at sing and sign anyway!!) - and believes he is david beckham - when can they start doing these toddler football classes? Not soon enough I imagine!

[beababies]

Hello,

I am very excited to announce that my regular drop in music classes for babies and toddlers will be starting in East Dulwich on October 4th! Thank you very much for all your feedback and support regarding interest, times and venues, it was greatly greatly appreciated!

Come sing, dance and play percussion instruments with your baby in a relaxing, sociable, positive atmosphere! Babies and upwards including toddlers and older siblings are welcome so the classes are great for a mix of ages and are sibling friendly. The classes are always drop in, ?5/class and will meet every weekday afternoon except Thursdays as well as Saturday mornings at the Family Natural Health Centre above Soup Dragon at 106 Lordship Lane.

Please see the timetable below. Classes start on Monday October 4th. I'd love to see you there!

Monday 2:30-3:30

Tuesday 3:30-4:30

Wednesday 3:30-4:30

Friday 3:30-4:30

Saturday 10-11

All the best,

Bea

x