kittysailing Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Myself and a couple of local mums are talking about setting up an 'outdoor playgroup' once a month at the wooden circle in Warwick Gardens. Would anyone be interested in coming? Or indeed in helping to organise things? We were thinking of taking lots of picnic blankets, a box of toys, some flasks of tea, a picnic, some bunting and some babies & toddlers! I've go the go-ahead from the council. We plan to hold the first gathering on Thursday April 14th from 2pm. The idea is to kick things off with a teddy bears picnic, a few songs and a bear-themed story! All welcome! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15839-the-wooden-circle-outdoor-playgroup/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittysailing Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 Thanks for your PM's great to hear there is some interest. Warwick Gardens is at the Peckham end of Bellenden Road - Past Review book shop gates on the left. It's where the wingding is held. It's free and just for fun. Yes i will post nearer the time - just wanted to give a heads up to guage interest. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15839-the-wooden-circle-outdoor-playgroup/#findComment-411908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuschia Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 How secure is it, is it fenced off? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15839-the-wooden-circle-outdoor-playgroup/#findComment-411947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittysailing Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 Hi fushiaI have thought about safety and yes the section I'm suggesting we use is fenced off. The idea is that it's a stay and play informal gathering meaning the parent to child ratio will be very high. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15839-the-wooden-circle-outdoor-playgroup/#findComment-411949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuschia Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 kittysailing Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Hi fushia> > I have thought about safety and yes the section> I'm suggesting we use is fenced off. The idea is> that it's a stay and play informal gathering> meaning the parent to child ratio will be very> high.Sounds good Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15839-the-wooden-circle-outdoor-playgroup/#findComment-411965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth_Baldock Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 What a brilliant idea! I could ask to put details on a little knocked together flyer in "house" and possibly The gallery cafe too, if you like? Me and seb and 29w bump will be there! Xx Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15839-the-wooden-circle-outdoor-playgroup/#findComment-411972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittysailing Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 Oh yes would you! I thought of having a few flyers under the pram to accost other local pram pushers with. Will get some to you. Will ask creative boy at work! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15839-the-wooden-circle-outdoor-playgroup/#findComment-411991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittysailing Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 (creative boy at work to design flyers not to accost prampushers - that would be odd) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15839-the-wooden-circle-outdoor-playgroup/#findComment-411992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs f Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Sounds great, I doubt I'll make the first one as my little one is not due until 28th March but I'll keep an eye on the thread for future ones, picnics in the park through the summer will be lovely :-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15839-the-wooden-circle-outdoor-playgroup/#findComment-412009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittysailing Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 Great I've had several PM's about the idea now so we have 10 mums and 13 toddlers. Offers of bunting, gazebos and toys! It's on! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15839-the-wooden-circle-outdoor-playgroup/#findComment-412010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crompo123 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 could we come too please, one mum, one toddler, one newborn?! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15839-the-wooden-circle-outdoor-playgroup/#findComment-412108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittysailing Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 Great yes please do - all you need is a pincic, & a teddy bear! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15839-the-wooden-circle-outdoor-playgroup/#findComment-412244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachelkw Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 brilliant idea, thanks for organising! let me know if i can do anything to help. look forward to meeting up with some local mums x Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15839-the-wooden-circle-outdoor-playgroup/#findComment-412251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittysailing Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 Hi Rachel - be great to see you there - its been ages! Hows little Georgie? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15839-the-wooden-circle-outdoor-playgroup/#findComment-412365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
louloulabelle Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Hisounds good. ive got a 2yr old and a 4mth old.. keep us posted.. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15839-the-wooden-circle-outdoor-playgroup/#findComment-412872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittysailing Posted February 19, 2011 Author Share Posted February 19, 2011 Will do - will post again at beginning of April. Fingers crossed for a lack of April showers! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15839-the-wooden-circle-outdoor-playgroup/#findComment-412890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy alty Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 what a great idea! i'm chair of the Friends of Warwick Gardens and we all agree that this is a wonderful use of the log circle- it was exactly what was in our minds when we created it. all the very best to your group, andy... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15839-the-wooden-circle-outdoor-playgroup/#findComment-413492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Sounds great, will it always be on Thursdays? Sadly I work the second half of the week, but if I can make it sometime I'll come along.K Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15839-the-wooden-circle-outdoor-playgroup/#findComment-413734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
embo71 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 my and my 16 month old daughter live nearby and would love to join, help organise, bring cake etc, please can i be on the list?thanks,em Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15839-the-wooden-circle-outdoor-playgroup/#findComment-413806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittysailing Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 Hi yes... Cake sounds good! Will pm you a bit nearer the time with more details. Looking forward to meeting you! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15839-the-wooden-circle-outdoor-playgroup/#findComment-413837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittysailing Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 andy alty Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> what a great idea! i'm chair of the Friends of> Warwick Gardens and we all agree that this is a> wonderful use of the log circle- it was exactly> what was in our minds when we created it. all the> very best to your group, andy...Hi Andy - lovely message thanks! i tried to contact you all by Facebook to make sure we weren't stepping on Antibes toes (or circle!) it does lend itself to a teddy bears picnic so well! Thanks for the endorsement! Will let you know how it goes. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15839-the-wooden-circle-outdoor-playgroup/#findComment-413841 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bee74 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I would love to join too. So I'll keep checking and happy to help. Thank you Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15839-the-wooden-circle-outdoor-playgroup/#findComment-414032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittysailing Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 Hi circle people - I've been up in the loft in search of picnic type blankets. Alas I only found a couple. Could people keep their eyes out at jumble / sales / parents garages etc - it would be nice to have enough to fill the circle. Ta x Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15839-the-wooden-circle-outdoor-playgroup/#findComment-414324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittysailing Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 Hi folks I've set up a Facebook group for anyone interested in coming along to our new monthly community outdoor playgroup starting on Thursday 14th April in Warwick Gardens. Local mums and babies and toddlers welcome for a teddy bears picnic with songs and a story. I'll pop the details on here too for any non 'bookers. X[email protected] Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15839-the-wooden-circle-outdoor-playgroup/#findComment-422088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittysailing Posted April 13, 2011 Author Share Posted April 13, 2011 The wooden circle outdoor playgroup will have it's first gathering tomorrow. 2.30 - 4.00 Warwick Gardens x Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15839-the-wooden-circle-outdoor-playgroup/#findComment-427419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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