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How did this happen? I'm sure it will be great, but in two weeks i am taking extended leave to look after my 7 month old daughter, and yep, i am starting to panic.


I'm sure Monkey Music and swimming in the pool will be great and all, but i'm hoping there will be some like minded Dads around to hang out with sometimes to keep my brain ticking along.


So... are there any groups or other Dads that hook up from time to time during the week with their babies and kids.


If so, i'd be keen to tag along and would welcome hearing from people.


Cheers,

A

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Not during the week, but every other Saturday there is a dad's only playgroup at Ivydale Childrens Centre in Nunhead. You could mayber pop down and see if you can hook up with some of them there.


As far as they go, the Ivydale playgroup (Mon, Weds, Fri 9 - 11.15) is the one I have seen the most dads at - there are at least 2/3 regulars (who are lovely and friendly). The group itself is run by a man.


I think there is something for Dads only at Peckham library as well - if you have a look at the "Whats On" guides online at Southwark Coucil webiste it will tell you.

My OH does FT childcare of our 14mth, he goes to Bookstart for Dads @ Peckham Library 10-12am every Friday. It's run by a Father Development Worker, Theo, who may know about other things too. We've found that fathers specific stuff is often on a weekend. Most of the groups are mummy heavy, inevitably I suppose, but don't let that put you off.


Good luck & enjoy your new job! You'll have such a special bond with your little one.

Jamma Wrote:

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> Usually some friendly dads at Peckham One O'Clock

> club.

> Also worth pointing out that mums are alright too.

> THink it does both genders good to not just mix

> with their own kind



I used to be one of the only dads on a wednesday at 1 o clock club, but there are definitely more of us, especially during the summer holidays. Some mums look at you as if you are just about to eat / abduct their children, (presumably these mums have never met a man before), but most are brilliant fun to hang out with!

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