Here’s our pick of the best activities on offer in and around Croydon this month.
(Artwork by Local Mum and Artist Helena Vaughan)
Sleeping Beauty is booking now for December
Tickets: £12.50 - £43.50
Email: boxoffice@broadwaytheatre.org.uk
Book tickets here
Local Mums discounts available
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Little Stars Pre School Time find out more at www.ghmj.co.uk
Dance Fitness With Saz is offering Local Mums a FREE trial class with the code MUMFTSAZ24
Library services for children in Croydon
Bookstart Wiggle And Jiggle.
Free sessions designed for the lively toddler.
Term time only.
Central Children's Library,
Level 0,
Central Library,
Croydon Clocktower,
Katharine Street,
Croydon,
CR9 1ET.
Tel: 020 8726 6900
Email: libraries@croydon.gov.uk
Shirley Library,
Wickham Road / Hartland Way,
Shirley,
https://www.croydon.gov.uk/libraries-leisure-and-culture/librariesCroydon, CR0 8BH
Shirley Library,
Wickham Road / Hartland Way, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 8BH
Treasure Box Storytime. Story time sessions for children from about two and a half years upwards.
Bookstart Rhymetime
Free sessions for the under fives and their parents or carers
Term time only. Shirley Library, Wickham Road / Hartland Way, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 8BH Term time only. New Addington Library. Central Parade, New Addington, CR0 OJB
Babes In Arms.
Adult reading group for parents/carers.
Sanderstead Library, Farm Fields, South Croydon, CR2 0HL.
Tel: 020 8726 6900
sanderstead@croydon.gov.uk
Rhymetime events
Croydon Children's Library
Level 0, Central Library, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon, CR9 1ET.
Tel: 020 8726 6900
Email libraries@croydon.gov.uk
Free sing-along sessions for the under fives and their parents or carers
Coulsdon Library, Brighton Road, Coulsdson, CR5 2NH
Shirley Library, Wickham Road / Hartland Way, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 8BH
Purley Library, Banstead Road, CR8 3YH
New Addington Library. Central Parade, New Addington, CR0 OJB
Carousel
Christ Church Hall
861-863 Brighton Road, Purley CR8 2BN
020 8763 8291
office@christchurchpurley.org.uk
www.christchurchpurley.org
Lawn bowls club for families and children
Coulsdon Memorial Ground Bowling Green
Friends of Marlpit Lane Bowling Green, a non-profit which has recently restored and reopened the Coulsdon Memorial Ground Bowling Green.
Running every Wednesday, special junior bowls available for children (officially age 8+, but youngest regular bowler is currently 4) and soft balls available so that younger children can take part. All coaching and equipment is provided. We offer a bowls taster session free for players who haven't played before. Players can arrive whenever they want during this time, to allow for varying school closing times.
www.marlpitlanebowlinggreen.co.uk
Toddler World - Soft Play and Mini Sports for 0-4years
Waddon Leisure Centre, CR0 4RG
www.croydon-leisure.com
Free singing sessions starting in January for new mothers and their babies in Wandsworth.
Sing the winter blues away, boost confidence, improve wellbeing, and connect with fellow mothers while mastering a new skill through the Breathe Melodies for Mums free group singing programme!
Are you finding yourself swept away by the rollercoaster of emotions that motherhood often brings...Don't worry, we are here to help! Our free weekly singing sessions create a safe, nurturing, and uplifting haven where you and your little one can come together with other mums and their babies and simply sing. Breathe Melodies for Mums is all about empowering you. Instead of the same old usual nursery rhymes, we explore songs from around the globe, teaching harmonies and musical rounds at a pace that suits you. Plus, our friendly team is here to lend a helping hand whenever you need it.
Join us for our 10-week Breathe Melodies for Mums programme, Starting 25th January 2024:
- Roehampton - Thursdays 10:30-11:30 Eastwood Children's Centre, SW15 4HR
- Battersea - Thursdays 13:30-14:30 York Gardens Children's Centre, SW11 2UG
Important - Please register here before attending!
Join us for our NEW Songs & Smiles in Banstead Manor Care Home
Songs & Smiles is an intergenerational music group for 0-4 year olds, their grown-ups and older people, held in care homes and assisted living schemes.
We sing, move, play, make friends and have lots of fun!
Join us on THURSDAYS at 11.00AM at Banstead Manor Care Home, 8 Brighton Road, Banstead, SM7 1BS.
The sessions are FREE/donate-what-you-can, they make people dance with joy, cry with laughter and create long lasting friendships so everyone has something special to look forward to. They are relaxed and informal and we even provide refreshments at the end! 
We'd love to see you there. Book your space here now: https://thetogetherproject.org.uk/songs-and-smiles
Contact:
Jenny Reed
Content and Communications Manager
Tel: 07747 004491
Kazam Parties - Children’s Entertainment
Contact:
Nick Anscombe
Tel: 07361900247
Email: info@kazamparties.com
www.kazamparties.com
Beddington Village Hall - Tuesdays @ 7:15pm
£10 drop in rate. Class pass - 10 classes for £80.
Beddington Village Hall - Tuesdays @ 6pm
£10 drop in rate. Class pass - 10 classes for £80.
Contact:
Robyn Whitehead
Yoga By Robyn
Tel: 07585126903
Email: robyn14@gmail.com
Yoga By Robyn on Facebook
www.yogabyrobyn.com
Read our reviews of Future Gymnastics and book your child’s place her
My Gym Wallington
4 Melbourne Road Wallington, SM6 8SY
Gymsters
11months - 2½yrs
During this engaging class, the youngsters are elated as they sing, dance, swing, play games, watch puppet shows, take turns on special rides, and have "Surprise Time!" Our Gymsters feel great about themselves as they learn gymnastics in a constantly changing program with fresh ingredients and new equipment setups each week.
Waddlers
14 months - 22months
Our highly trained instructors shower the children with affection, as they guide our Waddlers in early social skills through interactive songs, choreographed dances, age-specific puppet shows, special rides, and a variety of swings and other original activities.
Tiny Tykes
7 months - 13 months
A relationship to movement and physical activity begins to develop, as our Tiny Tykes discover their natural abilities and enhance their physical and cognitive development.
Little Bundles
6 weeks old - 6months old
Baby exercises,songs,dances, infant-safe rides, unique swings, and many other Parent & Me adventures await the infant-parent team. This fun and movement class also includes a brief parent discussion element. Each week parents participate in a dialogue about their children's development and leave with informative handouts.
Waddlers/Gymsters
14mos - 2½yrs
Our highly trained instructors shower the children with affection, as they guide our Waddlers in early social skills through interactive songs, choreographed dances, age-specific puppet shows, special rides, and a variety of swings and other original activities.
Messy Bees
30 Ruskin Rd, Carshalton, SM5 3DD
Music and Me
Ruskin Hall, Ruskin Road, Carshalton
Reading Fairy Sutton
Wallington United Reformed Church
Little Glow
Sensory Room
Birth to pre-walking
Church of the Good Shepherd/Wallington Baptist Church
Progressive Martial Arts
Carshalton Athletic FC,Colston Avenue,Carshalton,SM5 2PW
Aragon Primary, Aragon road, Morden, SM4 4QU
Better, Sutton Sports Village
Pre School Gymnastics
Sutton Sports Village Rose Hill, Sutton SM1 3HH
Tennis - Learn Reception
Sports Village Rose Hill, Sutton SM1 3HH
Tennis - Learn year 4-5
Sutton Sports Village Rose Hill, Sutton SM1 3HH
Tennis - Learn year 5-6
Sutton Sports Village Rose Hill, Sutton SM1 3HH
Tennis - Learn year 7-9
Sutton Sports Village Rose Hill, Sutton SM1 3HH
Lingotot Sutton
Online French sessions for 4-7 year olds
Super Phonics
Highfield Hall, Carshalton SM5 3QB
Mini Phonics with Robot Reg
St Andrew's United Reformed Church
Mini Phonics with Robot Reg
Good Shepherd Church Hall
Mini Phonics with Robot Reg
Coleman Redland Centre
Hartbeeps Sutton & Surrounding
St Andrew's Church, Northey Avenue, Cheam , Sutton, SM2 7HF
Hartbeeps Baby Beeps
St Andrew's Church, Northey Avenue, Cheam , Sutton, SM2 7HF
Hartbeeps Happy House
Toddler and infant classes suitable for walkers and siblings
Nork Community Centre, Banstead
Hartbeeps Baby Bells
Baby classes suitable from newborn to sitting
Nork Comminity Centre, Banstead
Baby Sensory Sutton
Birth to 13 months
1st Wallington Scout Hall, 30 Ruskin Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM53DE
The Studio St. Nicholas Centre, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 1AY
Baby Sensory Banstead
Cricket Club, Avenue Road, Banstead, Surrey, SM72PP
Baby Sensory Epsom
Epsom Methodist Church Ashley Road, KT18 5AQ
Toddler Sense Sutton
The Studio St. Nicholas Centre, Sutton, SM1 1AY
Tumble Tots Epsom
St Saviours, Grand Dr , Raynes Park, SW20 9DG
Sing-Along
10 months - 5 years
Coulsdon Community Centre,
Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BE
Music Bees Rhymetime! at YourSpaceSutton
0 months - 4 years
Seears Park, St Dunstans Hill entrance SM1 2LR
The Family Hangout toddler group
6 months to 1.5 years
39 Weston Drive CR3 5XY Caterham
Tumble tots
Walking to 2 years (12 mths - 2yrs
Ewell Scout Hall
Tumble Tots Epsom
Ewell Scout Hall
Sing Along
10 months - 5 years
Wallington Crusader Hall 44 Stanley Park Rd, Wallington SM6 0ET
Rhymetime in Grove Park
Children aged 0-5
Grove Park, Carshalton, SM5 3BD
Sing and Sign
Stage 1 for babies from 5 months - 14 months,
Stage 2 for toddlers from 14 months - 30 months.
The Vestry Hall, St Andrew's United Reformed Church, Cheam
Let’s Pretend
Pre-school children - 10 years old
Let’s Pretend, Bluebell Barn C, Priory Farm, Sandy Lane, Nutfield, Surrey, RH1 4EJ
Discototz
6m+
Kingswood Village Club,
Kingswood, KT20 6SZ
Tots Play Epsom Discovery Tots
2 mths - 9 mths
4th Ewell (Nonsuch) Scout Group - Nonsuch Hall
Tots Play Epsom Social Tots
4th Ewell (Nonsuch) Scout Group - Nonsuch Hall
Teddies Ten Minutes
Babies and pre-schoolers
High Street Banstead Surrey SM7 2NN
Stay and play sessions
Better, Sutton Sports Village
Parent and child toddler gymnastic drop in sessions Sports village
Busy Lizzy
Baby Picassos/Mini Monet
Highfield Hall River Church Sutton, SM5 3QB
The Good Shepherd Church
Tadworth, KT20 5AS
Mum & Baby Rock ’n’ Stroll
Family Fit Centre, Wallington, Milton Rd, SM6 9RP
Tots Play
West Ewell
Evangelical Church
Busylizzy
Baby Boogie Riverside Centre, SM5 2FJ
Soft play sessions
Sutton sports village soft play
9:30 - 16:00
Sutton Sports Village Rose Hill, Sutton SM1 3HH
Wacky Kingdom Indoor Play Centre
9am - 5pm, Sun 10:30am - 4:30pm
Belfry shopping centre, Redhill
Rugrats stay and play cafe
The Royal British Legion Hall, Mickleham Gardens SM3 8QJ Cheam
Rascals Softplay
0-5 Years
Second floor, Ebbisham Centre, 7 Derby Square, Epsom, Surrey KT19 8AG
Kidspace Croydon
9:30am – 5:30pm Last entry: 4.30pm
For 0 to 12 year olds, under 5s have separate area.
The Colonnades, 619 Purley Way, Croydon CR0 4RQ
The Good Ship Lollypop
Imperial Sports Ground, Bishopsford Rd, Morden SM4 6BF
Tel: 07703 566 411
Giggles Soft Play
The Harrier Centre, King Georges Recreational Ground, West Ewell, KT19 9RY
Rascals New Malden
0-5 Years
The Pavilion, Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Park, Marina Avenue, Motspur Park, Surrey, KT3 6NE
Rascals Soft Play Epsom
0-5 Years
Second floor, Ebbisham Centre, 7 Derby Square, Epsom, Surrey KT19 8AG
Bouncing Bunnies Soft Play and Cafe
9:15 to 3:00
0-6yrs
1st Nork Scouts Hut (St. Paul's) Warren Road, Nork, SM7 1LG
Lets Explore Soft Play
9am – 6pm babies, toddlers and older children.
59/61 Brighton Rd, Horley RH6 7HJ
Priscilla’s Play Cafe
9:30am – 10:30am
0 - 5 years
1013-1014 Whitgift Centre, Croydon, CR0 1UU
Blake's Jungle
9.30am till 4pm
320 Limpsfield Rd, South Croydon CR2 9BX
Monkey Mischief
King George V Carpark, Queen Mary Close, Chessington, KT6 7ND
Trampolining
Toddlers age 5 and under and an accompanying guardian
Oxygen Freejumping Unit 5, The Colonnades Purley Way Croydon CR0 4RQ
Farms and outdoor play centres
Chobham Adventure Farm: Children's Indoor & Outdoor Play
10am-1pm or 1:30pm-5pm.
Bagshot Road Chobham, Woking GU24 8DB
Bocketts Farm Park
Young Street, Fetcham, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 9BS
Godstone Farm
09:30 – 16:45
Tilburstow Hill Rd, Godstone RH9 8LX
Hobbledown
Open 9am - Close 5.30pm (last entry 3pm)
2 to 13 years old
Hobbledown Children's Farm, Horton Lane, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8PT
Local days out
Sutton Ecology Centre
4 Tyrell Ct, North St,
Carshalton SM5 2HT
Ecology centre https://www.facebook.com/Sutton-Ecology-Centre-112749642144819/
WWT London Wetland Centre
9.30am to 5.00pm (last admission 4pm).
WWT London, Queen Elizabeth Walk, Barnes, London, SW13 9WT https://www.facebook.com/wwtlondon
Natural History Museum
10.30-16.30
Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD
https://www.facebook.com/NaturalHistoryMuseumAtTring
Tillgate Park Nature Centre
10:00 – 17:00
Visitors must enter the zoo during the time slot they have booked.
Titmus Drive, Tilgate RH10 5PQ Crawley Tillgate park nature centre https://tilgatenaturecentre.wordpress.com/
Discovery Walk Priory Farm
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Priory Farm, Sandy Lane RH1 4EJ Nutfield
https://www.facebook.com/prioryfarmestate
Chobham Adventure Farm
Children's Indoor & Outdoor Play
10am-1pm or 1:30pm-5pm.
Bagshot Road Chobham, Woking GU24 8DB
https://www.chobhamadventurefarm.co.uk/
Godstone Farm
09:30 – 16:45
Tilburstow Hill Rd, Godstone RH9 8LX
https://www.godstonefarm.co.uk/
Hobbledown
9am - 5.30pm (last entry 3pm)
2 to 13 years
Hobbledown Children's Farm, Horton Lane, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8PT https://www.hobbledown.com
Buckland, Windmill Church, Reigate Heath - The only church inside a windmill, worldwide.
Chertsey, Gogmore Farm Park - Play areas for toddlers and older children, tennis courts
Cobham, Cobham Mill - Restored working water mill. www.cobhammill.org.uk
Croydon Clocktower - Cultural centre, exhibitions, museum, live performances, art house file
Dorking, Box Hill - Mature woodland and chalk downland with amazing views.
Friends of Horton Country Park - Golf, farm and riding centre. Countryside walks, events
Merton Abbey Mills - An historic arts riverside village with shops, restaurants
Adventure Kidz
Allhallows beach
Allington Lock next to Kent Life
Badgers Hill Farm and Cidery
Bedgebury Pinetum - Forestry England
Bewl Water
Bluewater nature trail
Botany Bay
Broadditch Farm Shop with events
Buttercups Sanctuary
Buzy bees, New Ash
Capstone Farm Country Park
Cascades little train
Chatham Dockyard - with Lego through the ages
Cheeky Dino, Maidstone
Chatam Ski Centre, toboggan run and inflatable donuts on the mini slope. Next to Capstone Park.
Chessington World of Adventures Resort
Christmas Treee Farm
Cliffe pools
Cobtree Park - next to Kentlife (large play park £1.50 parking).
Colchester Zoo
Cyclopark
Danson Park. Play park with water play
Dartford Central park. Mini splash play area.
Diggerland
Dover Castle
Dunloran Park, Tunbridge Wells
Drusillas Park
Eagle Heights
Eltham Palace grounds are free.
Eynesford stream
Folkestone Lower Leas costal Park and fountains at Folkestone harbour
Folkestone museum
Friars Aylesford
Gillingham Strand
Godstone Farm
Guildhall Museum in Rochester
Grain seaside
Gravesend has the fort gardens. Chantry house museum is free, bunker tunnels are £1. Ppart of the wheels of time trail around Kent.
Greenwich Ecology Park, free with events in the holidays.
Groombridge place
Hall place
Hemsley Conservation Centre
Herne Bay - great crabbing
Huguenot Museum
Hobbledown Farm
Hop Farm
Howletts Wildlife Animal Park
Jeskyns Park
Kearsney Abbey is a fab day
Kent life
Kingsdown beach
Knockhatch adventure park
Leeds castle
Legoland
Little fant farm
Little Street, Maidstone
Longleat Safari Park
Loose village stream
Lower leas costal Folkestone
Lullingston country park
Maidstone museum
Maidstone Leisure Centre - has soft play and Ice Hills. Next to Mote Park in Maidstone
Manor park
Marsh Farm
Millbrook garden centre - events/butterfly experience
Milton creek country park
Minis bay
Monkeybizz, Medway
Mote park
Old McDonalds farm (Essex)
Owletts
Oxleas Woods is lovely
Penenden heath play area and woods
Rare breeds centre
Reindeer Centre
Richborough Roman Fort And Amphitheatre
Riverside Park
Rochester castle
Rochester cathedral
Ruxley Manor - check out events
Shorne woods country park
Shrek Experience
Southwater country park. Has a mini beach, dinosaurs, kids' park etc all free
Swanley Park
Teapot Island
Temple Manor (weekends only)
Teston Park
Tilgate Park (fantastic)
Trosley Park - lots of shade
Tyland barn - Kent wildlife trust
Union windmill cranbrook
Upnor castle
Walmer paddling pool
Whipsnade Zoo
Wildwood
Wingham
Woburn Safari Park
Woodland trust, Bearsted.
Parks
Oaks Park, Carshalton,
Nature Trail - Play in the dog free-natural children's play and picnic area. Explore the flora and fauna of the park, particularly the beautiful trees and meadow area.
Carshalton Park
Ruskin Road, Carshalton, SM5 3DD
Playground, outdoor gym
Tennis courts x5 (availability is on a first come basis)
The Grove Park
Junction of North Street/High Street, Carshalton, Surrey. SM5 3AL
Playground, outdoor gym, ball park
https://www.facebook.com/Sassisinthegrove/
Mellows Park
Two Football mini pitches Stafford Road, Wallington, SM6 9BU
Outdoor gym, ball park, skate park, playground
https://www.facebook.com/mellowspavilioncafe
Manor Park
Manor Park Cafe Throwley Way, Sutton, Surrey , SM1 4AF
https://www.facebook.com/Manor-park-cafe-541830205878154/
Playground, outdoor gym
Overton Park
Overton Road, Sutton, SM6 6HW
1 Football mini-pitch, 1 9v9 pitch, table tennis table, playground, pavilion, changing room, toilet and shower.
Morden Hall Park NT
Trim trail
Morden Hall Road SM4 5JD Morden, UK
Priory Park
Bell St, Reigate RH2 7RL
Children's playground with water play in the summer, formal gardens
Prospect/Heritage walk, lake, skatepark, tennis and ball courts, croquet lawn, cafe
https://www.facebook.com/friendsofpriorypark/
Tilgate Park Maze
Fun maze within the Walled Garden with a lookout tower in the centre.
Titmus Drive, Tilgate RH10 5PQ Crawley, UK https://www.facebook.com/tilgatepark
Kingston Gate Playground
Timber play sculptures including a fairy pergola and a tractor and trailer, multi-play equipment, bark pit, hammock and children's tables and seats.
The Petersham Gate Playground
Sandpit area and bark pit with a climbing frame and jumping lily pads, balancing blocks and a hammock, elephant piano (xylophone), see-saw and water play feature.
Cheam Park
Large playground with huge sandpit, walk through the woods to Nonsuch Park, table tennis table, outdoor gym
Tudor Close, Cheam, SM3 8QS
Mellows Park
Two football mini pitches, outdoor gym, ball park, skate park
Stafford Road, Wallington SM6 9BX
https://www.facebook.com/mellowspavilioncafe
Hackbridge
Pirate park/Felnex Park, pirate den, playground
Felnex Trading Estate, London Rd, Hackbridge, Wallington SM6 7DS
Battersea Park and children’s zoo
10.00am – 5.30pm
Fun animal experience with a zoo, animal encounters, large well-equipped play area, gift shop and café
Battersea Park SW11 4NJ London
https://www.facebook.com/batterseazoo/
Joseph Hood Park
Pavilion 318 Martin Way, London SW20 9BX
Cricket pitch
Football pitches (three)
Play areas (two)
Paddling pool
Tennis courts
Outdoor table tennis
Bowling green
Richmond Park
Largest open parkland in London.
Fallow and red deer herds
Epsom Downs
Walking and flying kites
Walking the Wandle trail to Morden Hall Park with a picnic
Banstead woods
For walks, bluebell-spotting and den building.
Crystal Palace Dinosaurs
Crystal Palace Park
For the dinosaurs! https://www.facebook.com/CPdinos/
The Southwest Songbirds Online
Despite social distancing and the unprecedented challenges that the coronavirus pandemic faces us all with, The Southwest Songbirds (Earlsfield’s favourite ladies’ choir) have still been rehearsing for our summer concert, only now we’ve taken it online! Our repertoire offers our usual mix of music, with something for everyone, and ranges from Gustav Holst’s Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda (a lovely and unusual classical piece) through to Adele’s Skyfall from the Bond film, along with another Bond favourite, Diamonds are Forever, and also includesEdward Elgar and even Billy Joel – and there’s more to come.
Our next term starts on Monday 20th April and we’ll be rehearsing using Zoom, with pre-recorded guide tracks and our musical director, Polly May, conducting us live once a week! Once we’ve all learnt the repertoire we’ll be recording ourselves singing and Polly will work her magic to pull together a virtual concert which everyone can enjoy online. Every concert we do raises money for a really good cause and this one’s no different – we’re raising money for Shelter, the homelessness charity, who help millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through advice, support and legal services, and who have experienced a sharp increase in the number of calls for help during the coronavirus crisis, from people worried about losing their jobs, their homes and keeping their family safe.
So, if you’re a soprano, second soprano or alto and interested in joining us, the more the merrier, as up to 100 people can join the 40-minute sessions allowed by the free Zoom download. The cost for the term is £50 per household, and proceeds (after costs) from this subscription will be donated to the charity.
All you need to do is…
be able to read music - sign up by Friday 17th April by emailing swsongbirds@gmail.combe able to download Zoom on a laptop or tablet (we’ll send you instructions) - be able to access Dropbox from the link we’ll send you to download the music and backing tracks
Please pass this on to anyone you think might like to join, and if you have more than one Songbird in your household, mothers / daughters / sisters / housemates are welcome to join in – subscription is per household!
The Southwest Songbirds is a friendly and fun, all-female community-based choir, in Earlsfield.
Our musical director, Polly May, set up the choir in 2013 to bring together women from South West London to sing a varied repertoire, both secular and sacred, at two concerts a year. The choir rehearses and performs at St Andrew’s Church, on the corner of Garratt Lane and Waynflete Street in Earlsfield SW18.
Our winter concerts feature seasonal and Christmassy-music and never fail to get everyone in the festive spirit! Our summer concerts are very varied and have featured modern choral favourites, songs from the musicals, pop songs, and classical choral pieces, to name but a few. We choose a different charity / good cause to support with every concert, and have raised funds for many different good causes, including Get Further, Hackney Pirates, Sound Minds, Housing for Women, Ben Thapa Foundation, Just Shelter, stem4, Gutsy Gastros, First Touch, Earlsfield Foodbank, SANE, Somerset Flood Funds, Philippines Typhoon Fund
There is no audition and, although it does help, you don’t have to be able to read music – all we really ask is that you bring your enthusiasm and commitment! Music is provided and there is a reasonable termly fee to cover expenses.
For more information, please email Polly at swsongbirds@gmail.com, and come along one Monday night to have a listen and say hello – we’d love to meet you!
CODA 75th Anniversary Cabaret
Book tickets here
If you have any questions or special requirements please contact us here: tickets@codashows.co.uk
Duet Dance Club
Ballroom and Latin dance for kids
New beginners class for under 12s
Call to book first complimentary lesson!
Tel: 07561162099
Duet Dance Club on Facebook
Rugbytots
Rugbytots is a fun and dynamic pre-school play programme designed to build confidence and enhance core skills for 2 - 7 year old boys and girls. We look forward to meeting you and giving you a fun and friendly introduction to rugby in a positive and encouraging environment. Let’s make it more fun!
Make your child's development more fun!
Our fun, structured play sessions take children on a journey of sporting imagination with engaging and energetic coaches supporting them every step of the way whilst teaching how to catch, pass, kick, run with the ball and play as part of a team.
Our motto
Our motto is simple; "make it more fun". We do this by delivering our specifically designed programme for each age group with energy, enthusiasm and excitement. This creates an atmosphere in the class that is totally unique and engaging for parents and children alike.
What to expect
"Be prepared to run across the jungle, wade through the quick sand or sprint through Rugbytots Valley avoiding all the smoking boulders. Get ready to protect your egg, launch a missile or attack the pirates and seize the ship, all this of course, whilst trying to avoid the evil side lines!”
Find your nearest Rugbytots class here
Stanley’s Film Club
Based in Stanley Halls, South Norwood - Croydon
We have a Bring Along A Baby event that screen's a film chosen by the parents. It caters to Parents/carers with baby's up to 12 Months. We have extra room for buggies and prams, as well as a devilery service from the coffee shop next door.
We also have a Kids Club event bi-monthly that normally has a additional activity for the children.
Down in the Woods
A Long Day in the Woods
A day in the woods for the Tweenies 12+.
This day will include Team Cooking sessions where Lunch and dinner will be prepared and cooked as a group. We will look at Tracking Trailing and sign, tracking down someone lost in the woods and communicating with walkie talkies.
An introduction to Spoon carving and making tools to make life in the woods easier. We will end the day with Hot chocolate and Smoors.
Expect you children to be asleep with 10 min of collection.
Bookings can be made via our Facebook page
Read Local Mums’ reviews of Down in the Woods
Contact:
Chris Pryke,
Down in the woods
Tel: 07813 772664
Email: info@downinthewoodsltd.co.uk
www.downinthewoodsltd.co.uk
Down in the Woods on Facebook
Paediatric First Aid practical day
Train Aid
Monthly at the Friends Meeting House near East Croydon station.
The course follows the latest guidelines from the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and meets Ofsted requirements. The following topics are covered and much more:
How to check for signs of breathing
Assessment of injuries
Use of the recovery position
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Major Bleeding & Shock
Choking
The day costs £50 and you can pay on the day
Paediatric First Aid practical day
Ecology Centre Activites for children
Sutton Ecology Centre, Festival Walk, Carshalton, Surrey SM5 3NY
(unless otherwise stated)
www.sutton.gov.uk/biodiversity
For bookings phone 020 8770 5822 or email biodiversity@sutton.gov.uk
Spring/Summer activities. Some ctivities require advance booking: call 020 8770 5822 or email biodiversity@sutton.gov.uk. There is a cost for some of these activities. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing.
Honeywood Museum Wed - Fri: 11am - 5pm Sat, Sun and Bank Hol Mon: 10am - 5pm Honeywood Walk Carshalton
After extensive refurbishment from Heritage Lottery funding, this stunning house reopens with lots of great activities for children and fascinating local history exhibits.
Deen City Farm
Ongoing
Check out Deen City Farm for goats, sheep, cows, pigs, alpacas, geese, ducks, chickens, rabbits, horses, guinea pigs and ferrets. Deen City Farm also do horseriding lessons – check their website for more details.
Tue-Sun, closed Mon (except Bank Holiday); 10am-4.30pm; free, donations welcome.
Deen City Farm, 39 Windsor Ave, Merton Abbey SW19 2RR
Tel: 020 8543 5300
www.deencityfarm.co.uk
The Sutton\Merton Arnica Group
1st Thursday of the month
from 7.30 – 9pm
Clovelly Homeopathy Practice,
17 Lyveden Road,
Colliers Wood SW17 9DT.
We will be talking about natural ways to prevent or treat flu. So please come along if you want to learn more on how to naturally and safely support your children’s and your own health.
Friday Morning Market
Every Friday morning there is a market, held in the Memorial Hall in Kenley, the stalls are full of exciting things for sale, jewellery, clothes (both new and 2nd hand) 2nd hand books from 50p,loads of bargains, and a cup of tea in the cafe, do come it's a fun morning.
8am untill 12midday.
Free entry.
The Memorial Hall, Godstone Rd, Kenley Surrey CR8 5AA
Family Activities At Morden Hall Park
Morden Hall Park, Morden Hall Road, Morden London SM4 5JD
The park has a network of footpaths, including many with wide smooth surfaces suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. Design your own circular walk taking in the river, the water mills, the rose garden, the meadows or the wetlands.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mordenhallpark
Storytime Online
While Libraries were closed, Local Mums Online ran Storytimes Online every Wednesday. We have a catalogue of Storytimes available for children to watch anytime here
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