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Hi guys,


I did set up a FB group. It might make it easier to organise events etc & easier to keep track of what is happening when and where.


This is the link.


https://www.facebook.com/groups/551611781643341/


Alternatively if you send me a PM with your email address I can add you to it.


x

Hi All,

Was lovely to see you last night. Did you make another date? If we've gone for a Tuesday again there is a fun pub quiz at the exhibition which you don't need very much general knowledge for! We could see how week Autumn mums get on? It's 8- about 10.30. Or would a weekend day work better for those of you with little ones already?

Let me know your thoughts.

Holly

Hi All


We've set 30th June as the next catch up date. We were going to meet at the EDT again but the quiz night at the Great Exhibition sounds like a great idea, Holly! If that sounds OK for everyone else I can book a table there for 7:15, say, & perhaps that'd give us time to get something to eat there too.


Let me know guys.


Sarah x

Hello All,


I apologise that I am late to the party. I am due 5th September, this is my first and keen to meet new people with babies on the way/with babies etc.


If OK..would like to pop to the 30th June event at the Great Exhibition.


Hope you are all doing well with your pregnancies.


All the best and see you soon.


H

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