badavis Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 We have just moved to Sydenham Hill/Crystal Palace.I work and we have a Nanny but she cant find any activities to do with my 2 year old daughter in the day. I have just seen that CP 1 o'clock club has morning sessions but wondered if anyone could recommend anything else in the area?It needs to be easy to get to as our Nanny doesnt drive but she does school drop off for my son in West Dulwich so could also go to East Dulwich and surrounds?ThanksBarbara Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/17667-what-to-do-with-2-year-old-in-crystal-palace/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuschia Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Swimming at crystal palaceToddler gymFarm in cp parkCp park play groundWater play Sydenham wells Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/17667-what-to-do-with-2-year-old-in-crystal-palace/#findComment-442057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
womanofdulwich Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 i think crystal palace farm is well gone- now a horticutural college. there is a great maze there. brockwell park 1 o'clock club?? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/17667-what-to-do-with-2-year-old-in-crystal-palace/#findComment-442077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
badavis Posted June 4, 2011 Author Share Posted June 4, 2011 Thanks for the idea's. I obviously need to investigate CP Park some more. Can I ask where the toddler gym is? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/17667-what-to-do-with-2-year-old-in-crystal-palace/#findComment-442096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca Vicary Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Hi Barbara, I run Music for Little People classes on Wednesdays in the Goose Green Centre on East Dulwich Rd, with a 2-5 year class at 1.15pm followed by a 0-2 year class at 2.15pm. Please call me on 0208 852 0118 for more info or to book a free taster session. Best wishes, Becky Vicary. P.S. Here are a few kind words from one of my mums: Rachael says (June 2010, East Dulwich class) Don?t go anywhere else!! Becky is just fantastic; not only does she have a sublime singing voice and engaging acting talent (she?s a properly trained professional) but she is ebullient and warm ? without fail, every week! She never ?phones it in? and all the children absolutely adore her because she engages with and encourages, each and every one of them, at every session. We have been going for two years now and my son has flourished in her classes, learning all about music through singing, dance, storytelling, rhythm play, listening, instruments, puppetry and more, without being aware for a second that he's learning at all. It is such good fun, it's the highlight of our week. I cannot recommend Music For Little People highly enough. I would encourage you to try a taster session and find out for yourself how excellent it is. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/17667-what-to-do-with-2-year-old-in-crystal-palace/#findComment-442281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
katgod Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Gym is in the main sports centre, monday to thursday 10ish to 12ish-always open those times when I go. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/17667-what-to-do-with-2-year-old-in-crystal-palace/#findComment-442774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
beababies Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Hiya,We'd love to see your 2 year old and your nanny in my drop in music class on Lordship lane!Details below:Bea's Baby Bop Drop in music classes for babies and toddlers Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Fridays 3:30-4:30 pm Saturdays 10:30-11:30 Family Natural Health centre above Soup Dragon 106 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich ?5, any additional siblings pay half price Drop in (no need to book beforehand) Beaxx Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/17667-what-to-do-with-2-year-old-in-crystal-palace/#findComment-443869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowboarder Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Does anyone else find the constant plugs for peoples own music groups a bit annoying - or is it just me?!? In any event the OP has asked mainly for ideas for Crystal Palace....Re Crystal Palace - I believe there are a number of stay and play/baby and toddler sessions in the Salvation Army building near Sainsburys - certainly an NCT affiliated one on tuesdays - I've not been but have heard about them. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/17667-what-to-do-with-2-year-old-in-crystal-palace/#findComment-443872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
beababies Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Sorry Snowboarder, don't mean to be annoying! Just trying to get the word out to people who've expressed interest and the OP does say "It needs to be easy to get to as our Nanny doesnt drive but she does school drop off for my son in West Dulwich so could also go to East Dulwich and surrounds?" . . . we could reply by PM if public posts are getting annoying? All the best,Beax Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/17667-what-to-do-with-2-year-old-in-crystal-palace/#findComment-443876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowboarder Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 As I said - it could just be me and everyone else finds it helpful! I do feel like the 'word is out'...but maybe I just spend too much time on the forum... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/17667-what-to-do-with-2-year-old-in-crystal-palace/#findComment-443879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Family Room Moderator Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 I have to agree with you Snowboarder - it is fine for child related businesses to advertise on these boards, but the same rules apply as to builders etc. advertising on the other boards. Constant promotion is not allowed. Sorry to have not picked up on this earlier. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/17667-what-to-do-with-2-year-old-in-crystal-palace/#findComment-443884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomv Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 There's a pretty good toddler group in the Phoenix centre, next to Sainsburys on Tues and fri morning plus the Heshima Sure start centre at the back of Sainsburys (on road to car park) is good, but depends where in CP/Syd you are as some sessions are only for Croydon BC council tax payers. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/17667-what-to-do-with-2-year-old-in-crystal-palace/#findComment-443905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffy Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 The horticultural college is attached to the farm but the farm itself is still very much there! Great animal areas and close to the 'dinosaurs' in the lake too!There is also an 'exotic' animal area (snakes, fish etc) if you're brave enough to go in... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/17667-what-to-do-with-2-year-old-in-crystal-palace/#findComment-443916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuschia Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 The playground in CP park is very nice btw, has a good sand area Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/17667-what-to-do-with-2-year-old-in-crystal-palace/#findComment-443924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charchant2 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Half way along Sydenham Hill there is a community hall that has a variety of activities for pre-schoolers: Monday 10am, singing and stories, Wednesday 10am, baby gym (for under 3s),Friday 10am play group and toy library.Can't remember what the community hall is called - it looks very foreboding, like a prison with barbed wire round the roof. I think there is an advert for a karate school outside. Don't let it put you off, though. It's nice and friendly inside.There is also a playgroup for under 5s at Kelvin Grove school on Thursday mornings from 9.45am.I've also taken my kids to Diddi Dance classes at the Salvation Army centre at CP on Friday mornings, and Monkey Music at the Phoenix centre in CP on Wednesday mornings. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/17667-what-to-do-with-2-year-old-in-crystal-palace/#findComment-445470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
claoud9 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I live in CP myself having moved here from ED. Not sure distance to you (sme might need short bus trip) but here's some activities (some mentioned above) - -Toddlers World soft play at CP National sports centre Mon-Thurs 10-12 -Bernardo's free playgroup at Heshima center - by far the best free playgroup in the area, really really great with lots of toys, activities, outside area & tons of staff to help out. Definately on Mondays 10-12:30 (when we go) but check as there's other times-Pheonix Center (in front of Sainsbury's) playgroup - on Tuesdays. Good range of toys and singing towards the end of the session.-library in CP high street - they do a singing session but cant remember what days -CP park - really lovely playground with sandpit. -Swimming at CP sports center - we still do this and its really great especially the amount of room you get for changing. Hope this helps and good luck. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/17667-what-to-do-with-2-year-old-in-crystal-palace/#findComment-445562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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