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Balham Wednesday Playgroup
Apr
24
2019 Past Event
Balham Wednesday Playgroup
St Stephen's Church
09:45 – 11:45
Come along to our playgroup in a lovely, big church hall. There are toys for all ages and lots of space for the little ones to run/crawl/toddle around in. There's a hot cuppa for the adults and snacks for the children and we'll have a sing-a-long too. Playgroup is free to attend but when we have Lily there doing the singing then we ask for a voluntary contribution to help pay for this. There are parking spaces outside the church but it's permits only between 10&12 and you can only pay to park for an hour at a time. There are spaces round the corner on Atkins Road where you can park for longer. There are bus routes which stop nearby and it's a 10 ish minute walk from Balham station. Please note: To gain entry, please press the buzzer for 'Church' and one of us will let you in. Also, if your little ones are older and not sleeping, the church would prefer it if you left your buggy outside in the buggy park.   
Balham Wednesday Playgroup
Apr
17
2019 Past Event
Balham Wednesday Playgroup
St Stephen's Church
09:45 – 11:45
Come along to our playgroup in a lovely, big church hall. There are toys for all ages and lots of space for the little ones to run/crawl/toddle around in. There's a hot cuppa for the adults and snacks for the children and we'll have a sing-a-long too. Playgroup is free to attend but when we have Lily there doing the singing then we ask for a voluntary contribution to help pay for this. There are parking spaces outside the church but it's permits only between 10&12 and you can only pay to park for an hour at a time. There are spaces round the corner on Atkins Road where you can park for longer. There are bus routes which stop nearby and it's a 10 ish minute walk from Balham station. Please note: To gain entry, please press the buzzer for 'Church' and one of us will let you in. Also, if your little ones are older and not sleeping, the church would prefer it if you left your buggy outside in the buggy park.   
WTC Easter Party
Apr
13
2019 Past Event
WTC Easter Party
Tooting Leisure Centre
15:00 – 17:00
Come and join us for our Easter Party to start the Easter fun. Held at Tooting Leisure Centre, we will have crafts, soft mats and toys, and a bouncy castle. We will also be have a photographer who will take family photos for a contribution. Lilly will be joining us to keep the little ones entertained, and of course not forgetting a visit from the Easter Bunny himself.    It's BYO tea for the kids but of course there will be chocolate eggs and other treats.       
Balham Wednesday Playgroup
Apr
10
2019 Past Event
Balham Wednesday Playgroup
St Stephen's Church
09:45 – 11:45
Come along to our playgroup in a lovely, big church hall. There are toys for all ages and lots of space for the little ones to run/crawl/toddle around in. There's a hot cuppa for the adults and snacks for the children and we'll have a sing-a-long too. Playgroup is free to attend but when we have Lily there doing the singing then we ask for a voluntary contribution to help pay for this. There are parking spaces outside the church but it's permits only between 10&12 and you can only pay to park for an hour at a time. There are spaces round the corner on Atkins Road where you can park for longer. There are bus routes which stop nearby and it's a 10 ish minute walk from Balham station. Please note: To gain entry, please press the buzzer for 'Church' and one of us will let you in. Also, if your little ones are older and not sleeping, the church would prefer it if you left your buggy outside in the buggy park.   
The Testing Twos - A talk by 'Expect the Best'
Apr
09
2019 Past Event
The Testing Twos - A talk by 'Expect the Best'
The Wheatsheaf
19:30 – 21:30
The 'terrible twos' can be a testing, as well as rewarding, time for parents - especially if you have two (or more) children heading towards or in this age category at the same time. In this Wandsworth Twins Club talk, Chris Alderton and Rose Burton will cover topics such as: •    Managing Behaviour  •    Sharing •    Coping with ‘Tantrums’ •    Getting out and about with multiples •    Potty training  Chris and Rose set-up Expect the Best, with the aim of supporting parents and helping them to feel confident and secure as they navigate the trials of raising children. Their aim is to always be honest and non-judgmental. They believe that no question is a bad question.  Chris is a Level 3 CACHE. Breast feeding specialist, Maternity Nurse and Sleep training specialist. Rose - a twin herself - is a Norland Nanny, and has a BA Hons in Early Childhood Studies.  Both are DBS checked, Ofsted registered and have 20 years’ experience in childcare. In addition, they have both been working with families who have twins/multiples for a number of years.  They have seen it all when it comes to managing two-year-old twins and have lots of tricks up their sleeves to share with you. The workshop runs for 2 hours including opportunities to ask questions. It is tailored to parents of twins aged 18 months to 3 years-old. Tickets are £5.00 each and are strictly on a first come first served basis. Concessions are available - please get in contact to discuss. There will be time for networking with other twin parents at the beginning of the workshop, as well as an opportunity to purchase food and drinks from the bar.  
Balham Wednesday Playgroup
Apr
03
2019 Past Event
Balham Wednesday Playgroup
St Stephen's Church
09:45 – 11:45
Come along to our playgroup in a lovely, big church hall. There are toys for all ages and lots of space for the little ones to run/crawl/toddle around in. There's a hot cuppa for the adults and snacks for the children and we'll have a sing-a-long too. Playgroup is free to attend but when we have Lily there doing the singing then we ask for a voluntary contribution to help pay for this. There are parking spaces outside the church but it's permits only between 10&12 and you can only pay to park for an hour at a time. There are spaces round the corner on Atkins Road where you can park for longer. There are bus routes which stop nearby and it's a 10 ish minute walk from Balham station. Please note: To gain entry, please press the buzzer for 'Church' and one of us will let you in. Also, if your little ones are older and not sleeping, the church would prefer it if you left your buggy outside in the buggy park.   
Balham Wednesday Playgroup
Mar
27
2019 Past Event
Balham Wednesday Playgroup
St Stephen's Church
09:45 – 11:45
Come along to our playgroup in a lovely, big church hall. There are toys for all ages and lots of space for the little ones to run/crawl/toddle around in. There's a hot cuppa for the adults and snacks for the children and we'll have a sing-a-long too. Playgroup is free to attend but when we have Lily there doing the singing then we ask for a voluntary contribution to help pay for this. There are parking spaces outside the church but it's permits only between 10&12 and you can only pay to park for an hour at a time. There are spaces round the corner on Atkins Road where you can park for longer. There are bus routes which stop nearby and it's a 10 ish minute walk from Balham station. Please note: To gain entry, please press the buzzer for 'Church' and one of us will let you in. Also, if your little ones are older and not sleeping, the church would prefer it if you left your buggy outside in the buggy park.   
Girls Night Out Battersea/Clapham
Mar
21
2019 Past Event
Girls Night Out Battersea/Clapham
All Bar One Battersea
20:00 – 22:00
This Girls Night Out will be on Thursday the 21st March in Battersea/Clapham from 8PM at All Bar One on Northcote Road, SW11. Come along to meet other mums and share the joys and challenges of parenting multiples (or just have a natter!). If you don't know anyone, please don't think you can't come along, it's very relaxed and we're all very friendly so hope to see you there! Also, dont worry if you are a little late or just want to join in for a drink, everyone is welcome :) PLEASE NOTE : Please get a ticket when you receive an invite via email, you don't have to pay but it's just so we can get an idea of numbers in order to book a table  
Balham Wednesday Playgroup
Mar
20
2019 Past Event
Balham Wednesday Playgroup
St Stephen's Church
09:45 – 11:45
Come along to our playgroup in a lovely, big church hall. There are toys for all ages and lots of space for the little ones to run/crawl/toddle around in. There's a hot cuppa for the adults and snacks for the children and we'll have a sing-a-long too. Playgroup is free to attend but when we have Lily there doing the singing then we ask for a voluntary contribution to help pay for this. There are parking spaces outside the church but it's permits only between 10&12 and you can only pay to park for an hour at a time. There are spaces round the corner on Atkins Road where you can park for longer. There are bus routes which stop nearby and it's a 10 ish minute walk from Balham station. Please note: To gain entry, please press the buzzer for 'Church' and one of us will let you in. Also, if your little ones are older and not sleeping, the church would prefer it if you left your buggy outside in the buggy park.   
Twins Sleep Workshop - 1 year-olds up to school age
Mar
19
2019 Past Event
Twins Sleep Workshop - 1 year-olds up to school age
The Wheatsheaf
19:30 – 21:30
The twins sleep workshop is run by Natalie Preston at Sleep Rocks. She’s a certified Child Sleep Consultant and a fellow twin parent. Natalie is passionate about helping parents improve their little people’s sleep for the health and benefit of the whole family unit. She understands the complexities of twin sleep, as well as having a singleton to throw into the mix.  This workshop, focusing on twins aged 1 year up to starting school, will cover: The science of sleep How sleep evolves by age Age appropriate routines and schedules: how much sleep does my toddler need? Nap transitions: when to expect them, how to recognise them and how to transition Night wakings and how to stop them Sleep training methods The workshop runs for around 1.5 hours and there will be opportunity to ask questions. It is tailored to parents of twins aged from 1 year to starting school. Tickets are £12.00 each and are strictly on a first come first served basis. Concessions are available - please get in contact to discuss. There will be time for networking with other twin parents at the beginning of the workshop, as well as an opportunity to purchase food and drinks from the bar.
First Aid Course
Mar
13
2019 Past Event
First Aid Course
32 Burntwood Ln
19:30 – 22:30
The First Aid courses are excellent value for money and are always held locally in another WTC member's house. We have a maximum of 8 people for each course and plenty of time to cover the topics/ deal with any queries you may have. The course lasts for approximately 2.5 hours. The topics covered are - Resuscitation Baby and child choking Baby and child fits/ febrile convulsions Burns and scalds Injury - finger amputation, spinal injury Minor illnesses: temperatures, diarrhoea and vomiting, croup There will be an opportunity to practise practical elements and you will also receive a handout to take away for future reference. Costs are £30 per head and are open to parents, carers, grandparents, Au Pairs and nannies of multiples. Please note that we require a minimum of 5 people to run each event.
Balham Wednesday Playgroup
Mar
13
2019 Past Event
Balham Wednesday Playgroup
St Stephen's Church
09:45 – 11:45
Come along to our playgroup in a lovely, big church hall. There are toys for all ages and lots of space for the little ones to run/crawl/toddle around in. There's a hot cuppa for the adults and snacks for the children and we'll have a sing-a-long too. Playgroup is free to attend but when we have Lily there doing the singing then we ask for a voluntary contribution to help pay for this. There are parking spaces outside the church but it's permits only between 10&12 and you can only pay to park for an hour at a time. There are spaces round the corner on Atkins Road where you can park for longer. There are bus routes which stop nearby and it's a 10 ish minute walk from Balham station. Please note: To gain entry, please press the buzzer for 'Church' and one of us will let you in. Also, if your little ones are older and not sleeping, the church would prefer it if you left your buggy outside in the buggy park.