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Any local mums to be?

We are expecting our first child in about five weeks time and hoping to meet some local mums to be / new mums for coffee mornings / baby stuff - not really sure what that involves at this point :)We live off Churchfield Rd  Thanks

H Chadha ● 4583d19 Comments

Hello, I'm not a new mum anymore but when I was I found ealing135 a really useful organisation to help meet others. They have a website and normally run activities.

ShaoYing BenNathan ● 4582d

Not a new mum but agree with Ealing 135, membership used to give you a few discounts for health clubs and other perks as well as a mine of good stuff.

Kim Rugg ● 4582d

Good for new mums to get together in informal groups. Are there any such groups for new young dads?

Gerry Tan ● 4582d

I belonged to both Ealing 135 and the NCT.  Both gave an introduction to people with babies and children of the same age nearby and places to go.

Philippa Bond ● 4582d

Thanks all :)I've found Ealing 135 on Facebook, I'll ask to join. Hopefully they have some coffee mornings in and around W3 too. X

H Chadha ● 4582d

If there is an activity you would like and can't find don't be shy, just organise it yourself.I ran a football group in Springfield garden for preschoolers. I hired a fantastic coach and charged a small fee to cover his cost and we regularly has 25 children joining.A friend teaches baby massage and if you are interested pm me and I will pass on your details.Dads can do the same just send out the message that you are doing a dads activity and you will find a crowd to join you.

Kim Rugg ● 4582d

I asked the question about young dads' groups not for myself 'cos im 81, but I've noticed more and more young fathers doing baby and toddler duties in parks and shops and wondered if they were catered for in these sharing times.

Gerry Tan ● 4582d

I think there is a dad's group meets in the park cafe sometimes - saw them once but know no more.Are you really 81Gerry? Wow!

Sara Nathan ● 4582d

Gerry, bless you!The truth is that it's the various groups catering for their own needs and interest. Anyone can just get on with it and organise an activity they are interested in. I haven't come across a single so called mother group that excluded dads when we were doing the play group rounds. Most of them are 'parent and baby/toddler groups.

Kim Rugg ● 4581d

The head office of the NCT is in Acton - maybe they can help. And there is mumsums but that may be a specific cohort and this rather older - maybe someone who knows more about it can post and tell you

Sara Nathan ● 4581d

"...Are you really 81Gerry? Wow!"Actually Sara, I was born in 1932, which makes me nearly 82...but who's counting?

Gerry Tan ● 4581d

Yes Sarah, It's mums4mums it's a forum of mainly parents. bit like this forum but more child-centric. If you Pm me I'll put you in touch with the person who can register you

Kim Rugg ● 4581d

Ah thanks Kim & Sara! I did join Acton mums4mums but like you say, it's more toddlers and children-centric than babies, they are a very helpful  bunch though. I'll try and get to NCT Ealing & Ealing 135 group or try and organise something myself. Only 4.5 weeks till the baby is here and there's just sooooo much to do, hope I can schedule something in :)

H Chadha ● 4581d

Hi thereI live in the area and just of churchfield road and we are also expecting our first child in early April.  I would be up for meeting for a coffee....bestEmma

Emma Elliott ● 4579d

Ealing Tel: 0844 2436114 | Email: secretary.ealing@nct.org.ukHello and welcome to the Ealing branch of NCT! We support, inform and connect hundreds of parents in the Ealing area including: Acton, Greenford, Hanwell, Northolt, Perivale and Southall.There is also a Chiswick and Hammersmith group.  I was a member post computer but pre internet forums so don't know how active they are.  They depend on people joining and taking part!1Ealing Tel: 0844 2436114 | Email: secretary.ealing@nct.org.ukHello and welcome to the Ealing branch of NCT! We support, inform and connect hundreds of parents in the Ealing area including: Acton, Greenford, Hanwell, Northolt, Perivale and Southall.2Chiswick & Hammersmith 2.34 miTel: 0844 243 6089 | Email: chiswickhammersmithnct@gmail.comWelcome to the Chiswick and Hammersmith branch of NCT. Run by local parents, we offer support, information and friendship to new parents and parents-to-be throughout Chiswick, Hammersmith, Shepherd's Bush, Brentford and parts of Acton.There is more about each of these groups if you access the website.  www.nct.org.uk/branches

Philippa Bond ● 4578d

Ealing Tel: 0844 2436114 | Email: secretary.ealing@nct.org.ukHello and welcome to the Ealing branch of NCT! We support, inform and connect hundreds of parents in the Ealing area including: Acton, Greenford, Hanwell, Northolt, Perivale and Southall.There is also a Chiswick and Hammersmith group.  I was a member post computer but pre internet forums so don't know how active they are.  They depend on people joining and taking part!1Ealing Tel: 0844 2436114 | Email: secretary.ealing@nct.org.ukHello and welcome to the Ealing branch of NCT! We support, inform and connect hundreds of parents in the Ealing area including: Acton, Greenford, Hanwell, Northolt, Perivale and Southall.2Chiswick & Hammersmith Tel: 0844 243 6089 | Email: chiswickhammersmithnct@gmail.comWelcome to the Chiswick and Hammersmith branch of NCT. Run by local parents, we offer support, information and friendship to new parents and parents-to-be throughout Chiswick, Hammersmith, Shepherd's Bush, Brentford and parts of Acton.There is more about each of these groups if you access the website.  www.nct.org.uk/branches

Philippa Bond ● 4578d

Hi Emma, I've only just seen your message. Congratulations!! It'll be great to meet up :) I've dropped you a pm with my contact details. Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks, Harika

H Chadha ● 4576d

Thanks Phillipa for their contact details :)

H Chadha ● 4576d

Acton Park Cafe is HEAVING with babies and their mums (only one dad and a grandma to provide variety today) All ages from new-born to toddler. I think you could just turn up and join in - lots of people seemed to be striking up conversations.

Sara Nathan ● 4570d