Peckham Rye 1 0'Clock Club UPDATE

[NatashaD]

I have it on good authority (see email below) that the aforementioned is re-opening on its original site, next to the Cafe on Monday 14th July.Yay! After months, being temporarily sited in a dark and rather dingy hall, with little to no outside space, it is good to hear that the original site will be up and running in less than a fortnight.

Fingers crossed that the council stick to the 14th.

"Peckham Rye Playroom

Unfortunately, due to subsidence affecting the safety of the building, the playroom could not be used by its usual client group ( parents/carers and toddlers ), so we looked for an alternative that was still within walking distance. I am aware that the community hall is not ideal, but it was the only venue that we could locate, in the catchment area. I will get the playroom manager to check the hall as soon as possible, and let you know if it remains adequate to use.

There have been a number of factors that have caused a delay in returning to the buiding. At first, we were looking at replacing the existing building with a large Portakabin type building, using funds from the local Cleaner, Greener, Safer programme. This was put on hold, as we had discovered that the council was investigating the possibility of placing a multi-use building in that area of the park, which would include a purpose built playroom. This study is still currently being assessed.

Though the larger project presented a great opportunity for the playroom, it was becoming clear that this would be a longer-term solution, so we decided to look at bringing the old building back into use, at least for the medium-term, while the larger project was developing. This ment demolishing some internal walls and making repairs and upgrading/replacing the electric supply, which had also been condemed.

It was expected that the works would cost approx 18k to complete, money which we had to find.

Resources were found to undertake the external electrical works in April, but in testing the building, additional works were required. These additional electrical works have recently been completed.

The internal walls will be removed within the next two weeks and the making good will be carried out on the week of the 7th July. The facility will reopen to the general public on 14th July and its Mon-Fri opening will be reinstated from then on.

[Pickle]

That's great news! It has seemed like such a shame to see the playground area unused in recent weeks when the sun has been shining. Fingers crossed for the 14th.

[AllforNun]

Great news, finally some much needed focus on the little 1'oclock club. Well done to all involved.

[NatashaD]

Yes. I have been emailing the chap in charge of the 1 0 Clock club. His name is Garry Martin ([email protected]). DON'T FORGET THE TWO 'R's in his name or the emails come bouncing back!

[Steph]

This is great news. Does it run through the summer holidays also? If not do you have a list of things going on for under two's?

Its 1.30 until 3.30 isnt it?

Thanks

Steph

[NatashaD]

Yes it is on all during the summer and is for children under 5. It is 1PM-4PM. There are lots of - free - things for under 2s. Where do i start?

[Fuschia]

NatashaD Wrote:

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> Yes it is on all during the summer and is for

> children under 5. It is 1PM-4PM.

Is it not undee 5s termtime, under 8s in hols?

[NatashaD]

Fuschia, it is advertised as "Fun activities for children five years. and under and their parents", although some people bring their older children during the hols. The 1 0 clock clubs are not really designed for older kids, so I am pretty sure it should be the under 5's.

The bikes, for example, are far too small for bigger kids.

[Fuschia]

NatashaD Wrote:

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> Fuschia, it is advertised as "Fun activities for

> children five years. and under and their parents",

> although some people bring their older children

> during the hols. The 1 0 clock clubs are not

> really designed for older kids, so I am pretty

> sure it should be the under 5's.

> The bikes, for example, are far too small for

> bigger kids.

OK.. I do remember seeing a sign that said u-8s are Ok in the holidays, but we go to Brockwell Pk one o'c sometimes, maybe it's there that they have a sign.

My older one is 5 anyway, so not a great issue.. lots of 5 yos I know do/did go to the one o'c club here when it was running.... not all the kiddies in school sweatshirts are in nursery, lol.

[NatashaD]

Fuschia, I might go this arvo as the weather's not great, so will find out for you. :)

[NatashaD]

Fuschia, I checked for you, and you are RIGHT. The clubs are for under 8s during the holidays.

[Fuschia]

That's good to know, thanks.

Is it still set to reopen next week, do you know?

[NatashaD]

According to the council, open next week....but the staff says they'll still be in the temporary site next week - and back to the original site the following week! Worth emailing this guy for a definitive answer [email protected]

[craigy]

this might seem like a really ridiculous question but does anyone know what time the 1 o clock club is on each day as i had presumed that it starts at 1 (as you would) but when i walked past today at 10.30-11 it seemed to be open????

[Fuschia]

craigy Wrote:

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> this might seem like a really ridiculous question

> but does anyone know what time the 1 o clock club

> is on each day as i had presumed that it starts at

> 1 (as you would) but when i walked past today at

> 10.30-11 it seemed to be open????

I think they have a childminder drop in event one morning.

The one o'c club is 1pm till 4pm.

[Fuschia]

BUmping another old thread with some info