Beckenham mums

[megmog27]

Hi

I've just moved to Beckenham from East Dulwich with my other half and our one year old, but don't know any other mums here. I was wondering if there were any other Beckenham mums on the forum who can suggest a friendly toddler group or who'd be up for meeting for a coffee or something.

Loving Beckenham but missing all my ED mates!

[jennyh]

We moved to forest hill and there is an se23 mums Facebook group which seems quite broad in the area it reaches. Might be worth trying it out as beckanham isn't that far...

[Lochie]

Hi there, I moved here nearly a year ago. I have a 2 yo girl and 4 yo boy and would be happy to meet up to share tips. PM me if interested.

Lochie x

[Marionj]

Hi all,

I live in Penge so not far from Beckenham and would love to meet other mums. I am French and have a 19 months old daughter.

Mario

[mollie]

NCT in Beckenham have lots going on, check out their page on the NCT website: www.nct.org.uk

They run Happy Mondays Playgroup term-time 10am at Beckenham Methodist Church, Bevington Rd, BR3 5JE

Also Tea groups, postnatal courses, Nearly New Sales, Parties etc etc.

Try: [email protected]

Facebook: BeckenhamNCT

[JulieW]

I am French too and moving to Penge next month Marion! Would be great to meet up!

[chrismar]

Can anyone please tell me about the following streets in Beckenham: The Drive, The Crescent and Church Ave, as well as Durban Road? Thanks!

[allyfe]

What do you want to know?

If you are looking to move to Beckenham, and have or are planning to have children, then you'd be best looking at schools, and then looking at roads after you have worked out schools.

The Drive, The Crescent and Church Avenue are not traditionally in the catchment of any 'good' school. Durban road is normally in Balgowan's catchment. Although, they have a bulge class this year so it might be worth making sure you are not at the far end in case the bulge class shrinks the catchment. Having said that, there is also the new Harris free school, which might mean the Balgowan catchment post bulge isn't stupidly small.

If you aren't interested in schools, then it'll depend on what style houses you like, how close you want to be to the train station etc.

[champs]

Hello Beckenham and surrounding area mums! I also moved from East Dulwich to Beckenham a year ago and it's taken me a while to find my feet (still not sure where I've put them). Happy to share nuggets gleaned so far and to meet up. Have 3 yr old boy and 18 month old girl so activity-based is always a winner!

[EatLessBread]

Hello!

Me too....did the same move and defo haven't found my feet here.

I'd love to meet some like minded mums. I have an 8 month old little girl.......

Anyone?

Xx

[marie1602]

Hello!

I moved from ED to Beckenham one month ago and I have a 1 yo daughter. I'm keen to meet other mums too. So far I've been to the playgroup in Beckenham library and to Beckenham spa.

Julie and Marion: I am French too! It'd be great to meet up!

Marie

[Fiona80]

Hi ladies! I moved from ED to Bromley almost a year ago. Echo your sentiments and would be keen to meet up too, I have 1.5yr old twins :)

[champs]

Hello ED to Kent ladies, shall we grab the bull by the horns and attempt to meet? Don't know what your family/work commitments are like but how about meeting on Friday 27th June at Kelsey Park in Beckenham - say 10ish? - and whoever can make it turns up. If it's a success we can try something more regular and if not we need never try it again! Let me know if you fancy it....

[Cbcx]

That works for me! Shall we meet in the play area by the cafe? I'll be the frazzled looking one with the double buggy ;)

[Cbcx]

Oops, this is Fiona sent from husbands account :)

[champs]

Great! I will also have a double buggy in tow but confusingly just my youngest (18 months) with me. Look forward to meeting you and anyone else who fancies it!

[JulieW]

Hi,

I work full time so am only free at weekends. Hope to be able to meet up at some point!

Julie

[champs]

Sorry you can't make it Julia - if meetings prove popular maybe we could try a weekend gathering in the future...

[champs]

Oops sorry Julie

[JulieW]

No problem ;)

[marie1602]

Hello!

It is last minute but is anybody free this afternoon to meet up in Kelsey Park, same location as next week? I can't do next week unfortunately.

Marie

[champs]

Sorry to miss you on Friday Marie - hope you enjoyed the park.Just wanted to confirm that it's Friday 27th June I'm suggesting meeting up not next Friday 20th....

[katebc76]

Hello!

I'd love to join in on the 27th. I moved to Beckenham from Peckham a few months ago and am still schlepping back to ED to see friends. It would be great to make a few more here. I've got a 17 month old.

Let me know if all still goes ahead and I'll see you in Kelsey Park.

Kate

[champs]

Hi Kate

Great that you can make it on 27th - look forward to seeing you!

[Alley Kat]

Hi,

I have also moved from East Dulwich to Beckenham, about 10 months ago and it would be great to meet up with others who have done the same. I've got a two and a half year old.

See you next week.

Kate