East Dulwich Dads (EDD)

[Keef]

Hello, sorry if this thread has already been done, search didn't bring anything up.

I was wondering if there are any dad groups around, as I basically don't really have anyone to talk to about dad stuff.

I see all my mates, who will try and listen to me, but basically haven't a clue what I'm on / moaning about, as none of them have kids. One of my best friends had a kid 2 months before we did, but had just moved way up north, and so the perfect support buddy was taken away (something we both lament).

[Mellors]

Are you around during the week or is it at weekends?

During the week some Dads come to the Leapers playgroup sessions at Rye Oak School (Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 - 11.30am and 1 - 3.30pm).

There is also a Dads only playgroup at Peckham Rye Library on Saturday mornings, but I'm not sure of the times sorry.

[candj]

You can always start a thread to meet up with local dads. My husband meets up with another friend once in a while with the kids during the week. I'm sure they'd be up for meeting other local dads, as well.

Also, the Peckham Rye O'Clock Club had a few dads there, and I think that CitizenED goes (although I've never seen or met him!).

Best,

-C

[Keef]

Thanks. During the week is problematic, as I'm a 9-5 man (well, I don't take that entirely seriously, but you know what I mean), so evenings or weekends.

Not sure what I'm looking for, would be interested in either meeting with kids, or just meeting for a pint and chat.

[njc97]

Keef - you could always just post on here. How old is minikeef?

[candj]

Oh I see, meeting for a pint and a chat without kids? Then you'll probably get a lot of takers!

If I remember well, minikeef is actually a miss minikeef? If so, my husband can discuss with you the joys of raising girls.... ;-)

[Keef]

She is indeed a Miss Minikeef, just coming up to 5 months (19 weeks).

[Fuschia]

I think if you met on a Sunday with the kids, Mrs Keef and all the other Mrs EDFs would be very happy!!

[snowboarder]

Yep - mr snowboarder would be allowed do that but not to go out for a pint in the evening (actually what am I saying he's not back from work in the evenings!).... ;-)

[Helen GV]

I think Mr GV would be well up for a pint with other dads. I'm sure he would love to chat about bub but also wouldn't complain if there were a football game on in the background...

[iaineasy]

Hey I'm a dad to be so I would be up for a pint, this will be my first and if I am honest I feel a little bit freaked by it all, the missus has a load of friends rooting for her but I could use a little dad chat and most of my friends either don't have kids or live a long way away.

[ratty]

There might be some mileage in this and as a local dad (2 year old now) I would be in!

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

typical bloody men. This thread could go on for ever and nothing will happen.

This Sunday, 3pm, The Vale. It's got a kiddy pen and if conversation falters, you can watch sport on the box.

[Keef]

iaineasy Wrote:

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> Hey I'm a dad to be so I would be up for a pint,

> this will be my first and if I am honest I feel a

> little bit freaked by it all, the missus has a

> load of friends rooting for her but I could use a

> little dad chat and most of my friends either

> don't have kids or live a long way away.

I hear ya man, very very similar situation to mine, I'm just a bit further along.

As ratty says, there could be some milage in this. I'd be up for meeting with kids, but also meeting for a pint, and not necessarily chatting about kids all the time, but having people around who had been there, or were going to be there.

I've read a couple of books by blokes about having kids, some of which rang true, but that doesn't replace real life people.

[Keef]

Ha ha, you're right PGC, but alas I can't do this Sunday. Would that sort of thing suit people though?

[mockney piers]

Ooh, my first ever post in this neck of the woods.

Keef, you don't need a group to have a pint with me where we moan together about sleepless nights due to crying rather than getting too messy and getting locked in to the house and noone working out how to get the door open.

I'm up for it.

For the record first time dad, due in January. Hopefully fulll time dad sometime in march or April.

Can't wait.

[Keef]

Hurrah! Good stuff.

[ratty]

East Dulwich Dads Club!

[iaineasy]

For the record first time dad, due in January. Hopefully fulll time dad sometime in march or April.

Can't wait.

me too january 9th!! when yours due?

[mockney piers]

amazing, the next day. probably see you in Kings at some point!!

[DaveR]

"East Dulwich Dads Club!"

How about a series of informal lectures in the CPT - "Nappy changing made easy", "Why babies cry, 1 - 100", and "Sleep deprivation will not kill you (it just feels like it will)"

[candj]

Good luck to you both Mockney and Iain.... I'll tell 'J' to watch this space and you all can meet up for a pint.... if it's sans children/babies I'd even suggest The Castle as I wouldn't have to go !

[Ant]

Yeah, go on then. I'll be happy to come down for a chat. As long as there's beer involved.

(3 kids: 5 yrs, 2.5 yrs, 7 months)

[ratty]

mate of mine moving down this way hopefully. he has kiddie due in January too. :)

[Keef]

Excellent Ant! Right, so would the majority prefer a couple of hours on a week night, or weekend? I'm easy, although I can't do the next 2 Sundays, and wonder if family stuff will make weekends awkward.