I am moving to Sheffield soon , and do not know anyone at all.
I have an eighteen month old and a newborn and really need to meet some other mummies to stay sane.
i'm really not so eager to move as I will be leaving my family and my home city and so need to find some friends to ward off any risk of me getting post natal blues, if you know what i mean

so if any of you know about any such groups that can put me in touch with other mummies that will be a great help.

I will be moving to ranmoor if that helps

Dr Feelgoods wifey

There is a group in Sheffield called the Childrens information service http://www.childrenfirst.org.uk/cis/

I moved here a few years ago similar situation -- except I couldn't get away from my home town fast enough :P

I do not know much of Sheffield so I do not know where abouts in the city you will be.

I do not know if you are interested but i am hoping to set up a mummy and kiddy group for mothers of pagan faiths.

Anyway - I hope you find that link useful.

Moon Maiden

hope this helps :)

This site has links to parent & toddler/baby groups all over sheffield, i found this for you -
Ranmoor Ranmoor Parish Centre, Ranmoor Park Road, Wednesday 9.45-11.30 am. Contact Liz Nicholls
http://www.chatterboxsheffield.org.uk/p_t.html


This website is great for advice and tips, also has online message centre - you might meet new people in your area!
http://www.babycentre.co.uk/community/


This ones got books for babies - groups meet up in sheffield libraries, good for new mums or parents with toddlers.
http://library.christchurch.org.nz/Services/BooksForBabies/sheffield.asp
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What a good site , and the fact that i got replies so quickly.
I will definitely be checking out the websites and the Ranmoor group sounds like just the thing.

thanks again you lovely folk. :D


Dr Feelgoods wifey ( except its dr i've got cold so dont feeltogood at the mo) :cry:

I'm born & bred in Sheffield so can help you with questions about specific places etc. I am a teacher in Early Years Learning so have a bit of knowledge about what Sheffield has to offer.
I run a babysigning & singing class in the Ecclesall area of Sheffield (not far from Ranmoor) that both of your children & yourself will benefit from (you pay per family). I have made a wide circle of friends since my (1st) pregnancy thru NCT, yoga, aquanatal swimming.
There are hundreds of things for you to do - The CIS is a good place to start.
Happy to help
Tracey

Hi,
I recently moved to Sheffield and away from my family and friends too so can appreciate your worries. We moved to Walkley, I do noy know where that is in relation to where you are moving, but my impression so far is that there are many mums around the Sheffield area and it is an incredibly children and family friemdly place. My daughter is nearly 4, so a bit older than yours, but do get in touch.

Hey,

My family and I moved all the way from Singapore last September. We have a 21 month old who is in desperate need of company to play with. I go to a toddler group but I think she needs to make some 'real' friends. I am actually still feeling my way around.

Do send me an e-mail if you have the same situation or a child/children we can be friends with!

Lonelymum

I'm born & bred in Sheffield so can help you with questions about specific places etc. I am a teacher in Early Years Learning so have a bit of knowledge about what Sheffield has to offer.
I run a babysigning & singing class in the Ecclesall area of Sheffield (not far from Ranmoor) that both of your children & yourself will benefit from (you pay per family). I have made a wide circle of friends since my (1st) pregnancy thru NCT, yoga, aquanatal swimming.
There are hundreds of things for you to do - The CIS is a good place to start.
Happy to help
Tracey
hi tracey

can you tell me more about your singing group I have an 18 month old and she loves singing. I've just broken up for the summer and need to find some groups to take her to.

The info on here is really useful. I'm new to the forum and i think its great. I'm mum to an 18 month old and i try to take her places all the time but i've never made it to a toddler group which i think she would benefit from loads!

Expecting baby #2 soon and am looking for somewhere to take my toddler and newbie come September on a Thursday or Tuesday morning in or near the Netheredge area. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

Hi
Sorry I dont live in your area but If you contact the Childrens Information Service (http://www.sheffieldchildrenfirst.org.uk/) they have lists of all the toddler groups and will be able to let you know which ones are near you. Hope you find something.

LisaH xxx

Winners toddler group is thursday afternoons but maybe thats a bit far to travel
Middlewood Winners (http://www.middlewoodwinners.ik.com)

They just changed the day and time so website might not be fully updated yet :blush:

There is a toddlers group at Abbeydale Primary School, Glen Road, on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9.15 to 11.15. Its also runs on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. It doesn't run during school holidays but will start up again in September. I take my little boy to the morning sessions and he loves going. In fact most mornings start with a request to "go toddlers see Sally" followed by tears if it's not a toddlers morning.

Sally runs the group. Sessions cost 50p.

The surestart centre in Sharrow have leaflets with details about all the local toddler stay-and-play groups too - there are quite a few and they sent me a leaflet only the other day but I'm afraid I can't lay hands on it. If I find it I'll post the details.

Thanks, I'll check out that Abbeydale one and maybe contact CIS.
Cheers!

list your toddler groups here:

location,
times
any cost involved:

Also if you are willing to buddy for someone if its their first visit to one.

Hi everybody, I am the mother of a 4.5 month old and will be moving from Canada to Sheffield (Walkley) in the middle of September.

I was wondering if there were any new mum's groups, or mum's and babies groups, or anything like that in the area.

Thanks.

Hi,
where in walkley are you moving to? i don't know about mother and baby groups, but i'm a mother with a 2 month old baby who lives in walkley, if you fancy a chat some time. PM me if you're interested in comparing nappies or whatever!

I've been going to pregnancy yoga in Walkley and I've seen a poster in the community centre advertising mums and baby groups. Sorry I can't be more specific but at least you know there is one now and where to find the info on it :)

sure start do them and have loads of info on there website if that helps.

Hiya!

I found the best place for all sorts of info about childrens groups etc was Childrens Information Centre (LINK) (http://www.childcarelink.gov.uk/whitebox/cis.asp?cisid=5124&mapid=453)

Hope that helps! :)

Hiya!

I found the best place for all sorts of info about childrens groups etc was Childrens Information Centre (LINK) (http://www.childcarelink.gov.uk/whitebox/cis.asp?cisid=5124&mapid=453)

Hope that helps! :)
As a childminder I often use the above link and you may also find this one useful

http://www.surestart.gov.uk/

hi,
ive got a 7 wek old baby and live in shirecliffe and was just wondering if any1 could tell me where the mother and baby groups are round there thanks

Sheffield Anglican Cathedral is set to launch a new group for parents and young babies. Aimed especially at first-time parents, Little Fishes is an opportunity to come and enjoy the company of other parents, and chat over a cup of coffee and biscuits. Whatever your faith, this is a place to find friends, support, and fun in the welcoming cathedral community.

We'll be meeting on Wednesday afternoons from 2.45 to 4.15pm, beginning on the 11th October. Pram or wheelchair access is through the single doorway off the Cathedral forecourt. It will be led by Joanne Grenfell, who is a mum of two, as well as an Anglican priest, and Ann Ashworth, who works with children at the Cathedral.

Contact Canon Dr Joanne Grenfell (263 6064, or joanne.grenfell@sheffield-cathedral.org.uk) for more information.

Sheffield Anglican Cathedral is set to launch a new group for parents and young babies. Aimed especially at first-time parents, Little Fishes is an opportunity to come and enjoy the company of other parents, and chat over a cup of coffee and biscuits. Whatever your faith, this is a place to find friends, support, and fun in the welcoming cathedral community.

We'll be meeting on Wednesday afternoons from 2.45 to 4.15pm, beginning on the 11th October. Pram or wheelchair access is through the single doorway off the Cathedral forecourt. It will be led by Joanne Grenfell, who is a mum of two, as well as an Anglican priest, and Ann Ashworth, who works with children at the Cathedral.

Contact Canon Dr Joanne Grenfell (263 6064, or joanne.grenfell@sheffield-cathedral.org.uk) for more information.

i have just moved to sheffield and i have a little boy turns 3 in october and a 6 month old baby girl, wondering if there are any mommy and baby groups in chapletown

i have just moved to sheffield and i have a little boy turns 3 in october and a 6 month old baby girl, wondering if there are any mommy and baby groups in chapletown

sorry, i'm not from chapeltown, but if you do internet searches for groups, you'll probably get more hits with mummy and baby groups rather than mommy and baby. aside from that, when you register with a gp you could ask them to give you the number of the health visitor (i guess you'll be assigned one anyway, as you have a 6 month old baby) - they should be able to point you in the right direction for your area.

We're opening one in Sheffield City Centre in a few weeks, a 3 day a week drop in centre so people can have a coffee and adult chat while their kids play in safety and a nice social environment.
It also means you can go and shop in town but break it up for the kids with a play and coffee or end with it.
Also planning to do crafts and so on, plus refreshments for the little ones and eventually bring and buy sales etc.

Hi, we just moved here too and I've found these sites most helpful. The first one, especially, lets you search for groups in your area!

http://www.childcarelink.gov.uk/whitebox/cis.asp?cisid=5124&mapid=453

http://www.sheffieldchildrenfirst.org.uk/

http://www.chatterboxsheffield.org.uk/toddler_groups.html

list your toddler groups here:

location,
times
any cost involved:

Also if you are willing to buddy for someone if its their first visit to one.

St. James Church, Scott Road, Sheffield4
9.00am to 11am Tuesday and Thursday
£1.00 per session

Jellytots - OPENING 30th October 2006 on the lower ground floor of Victoria Methodist Mission on Chapel Walk and with the side entrance (with steps) on George Street next to the chinese buffet place.
1pm - 3pm £1.50 subs per session but with a £5 annual membership card it's just £1 each session.
Toys, books, crafts, drinks for adults and kids available. Changing facilities for fathers/male carers as well as the usual mothers/carers and much much more!

we go to:

Palgrave children centre pregnancy to toddler group sure start
tue, thurs
free
9:30-11:30



Tabor tots
mount tabour
thurs
50p
10:00-11:30

Sure start
mount tabor
Fri
9:30-11:30
free

Jellytots - OPENING 30th October 2006 on the lower ground floor of Victoria Methodist Mission on Chapel Walk and with the side entrance (with steps) on George Street next to the chinese buffet place.
1pm - 3pm £1.50 subs per session but with a £5 annual membership card it's just £1 each session.
Toys, books, crafts, drinks for adults and kids available. Changing facilities for fathers/male carers as well as the usual mothers/carers and much much more!


are you going to be open EVERY DAY???

would it be acceptable to leave the sprog with you and go to the chinese?

No, I should have mentioned it will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
We won't be registered to care for other people's children, just to have the children and parents there. However, as time goes on, I daresay that friends will drop by and leave their kids with me as a personal arrangement which is legal.
I would imagine a lot of friendships will be forged as a result of Jellytots.

i have just moved to sheffield and i have a little boy turns 3 in october and a 6 month old baby girl, wondering if there are any mommy and baby groups in chapletown

Your best bet is to try the library in Chapeltown for info.

I do know that there is a PARENT and toddler group (I'm a dad you see) which runs out of Newton Hall in the middle of Chapeltown. We used to go on a Thursday morning but I think it is on on 3/4 mornings per week.

Cheers
Jim:thumbsup:

Another new group(Jellytots) in the city centre will open on 30th October 2006 at the Victoria Methodist Mission on Chapel Walk (though no religious affiliation is required) on the lower ground floor every Mon, Wednesday and Friday between 1pm and 3pm.
It's a parent/carer and child drop in centre, though we'll welcome pregnant women and women with older children who are at school or nursery. It's all about freedom as a aprent, socialising for you and your child and an easy central space to get support, shop and stop and relax etc etc.

Hey,

My family and I moved all the way from Singapore last September. We have a 21 month old who is in desperate need of company to play with. I go to a toddler group but I think she needs to make some 'real' friends. I am actually still feeling my way around.

Do send me an e-mail if you have the same situation or a child/children we can be friends with!

Lonelymum

Hi there,
I have a 5 month old and a 5 year old (she loves babies) and I will be moving to Sheffield soon from London. I dont know anybody up there and have never been there before (i think we passed Sheffield on the way to Lake District) thats all. I will be moving to the Hillsborough area (hopefully!). So we could possible meet up with kids.
I used to work with a Singapore based company so still have friends in Singapore ;-)

If you are moving to the S10 or S6 area check out the Walkley Community Centre website www.firstreet.org.uk. They have a playgroup wednesday mornings which is really brilliant and also Rocking Horse Music group on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays mornings. An excellent place to meet other people and keep the kids entertained.

have a look.

Bah! another resurrected old thread!

:) Parent & Toddler Group launching on Friday 3rd November at Manor Community Childcare Centre.

Every Friday from 12.45 - 2.45pm
From birth up to 5 years old
Health Visitor available on certain sessions
Brand new sensory room available to use
Toy Loan Library
Within a well established nursery setting
Only £1.00 per family

Come along and meet new friends! For more details pm me or call 2642594 and ask for Sally :)

Hi my name is Georgia, I have a son who has just turned one. We moved here a few months ago and I still haven't managed to get to any mother and baby groups yet and if you are interested , both being new to sheffield we could find one together to go to. please get back to me asap

My name is Georgia I have recently moved to Sheffield with my one year old and haven't managed to attend any parent and baby groups and I'm extremely interested in this please I could have more information in this please get back to me asap

If you live in the southey area, there is a mother and baby group at surestart pm for more details

My name is Georgia, I have never attended any parentng groups and I would really love to attend yours. Please could I have more information on this and maybe tell me what buses I can get there from Stradbroke.

My son is 12months old please could you give me any info on anywhere you find because I haven't found or attended anywhere yet.

is any one aged 15-18 and looking for mother and baby groups?

Depends Where you live but Sheffield council website should have some information

for the mum moving to Hillsborough, there is a baby group running at Langsett at least twice a week, called playtime - in the St. Thomas' church buildings (kind of opposite Tesco), I know it runs Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 - 11.30 and is really friendly.

I've recently opened one because there was nothing in my area when I needed it, - so I opened one in the city centre for everyone.
We're open 3 days a week, Mon, Wed and Fri 1pm - 3pm at the Victoria Methodist Church on Chapel Walk, across the road from the Crucible Theatre. The entrances are on the left of the building down Chapel Walk then opposite the door to Superdrug or on the right of the building, beside Jumbo and down a doorway and set of stairs on the left.
There are signs to guide you through the building to our lower level rooms.
Easy access with pushchairs - even my twin pram goes through.
We provide hot and cold drinks and soups, drinks for kids, biscuits, breast feeding cushions, changing facilities, bottle warming, highchairs and £3,000 of toys, craft equipment and books from our grant funding.
Everyone is welcome, and if your child is newborn to aged 3 this is ideal.
For those days when older kids are off school, in holidays on or baker days - you can bring them too!
Find out more in the Parenting section of the forum at: http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=132606 and remind me about your free cuppa if you come down to see us!

Yes I'm 18 and I'm desperate to go to a mother and baby group

have you tried newmums.com

Hi

My baby is due in April 2007. I'll be taking a year off work and worried that it'll be an isolating experience. Anyone know of any mummy and baby groups around Walkley / Broomhill / City Centre?

What's jellytots about?

My baby isn't due till April 2007. When can I come along to a jellytots meeting?

Hi

I live in Walkley and my baby is due in April 2007. I'd love to meet to up too! To make friends and exchange notes.

sacred heart church do a mums and toddlers on thur morn/afters only down the hill:thumbsup:

Have pm'd you Turnturtle, with all details needed or see your other post for more details of our 2007 opening dates.
Looking forward to meeting you :)

we go to tinsley green family centre
sure start
weds 1pm till 3pm

Hi Zebra

Thanks for the info. As I'm still working I won't be able to join you in Jan / Feb. But I'll be on maternity leave from March...so will drop in then.

sacred heart church do a mums and toddlers on thur morn/afters only down the hill:thumbsup:

They also do one specifically for under 1yo on a Wednesday morning - Memorial hall on Forbes Road

Manor Community Childcare Centre Toddler Group

Every Friday 12.45 - 2.45pm

Our Parent Toddler Group opened in November and we have a really friendly group of ladies who attend (most with babies).
Laura who runs the Toddler group is a qualified and experienced Nursery Nurse who also works within the Childcare Centre and has an 8 month old who comes to Toddler Group. If you would like any more info pm me or give us a call on 2642594.

Im happy to buddy you for your first visit and Im sure you will get on with the girls as they are all welcoming friendly mums! :)

Children welcome from birth to 5 years old

Health Visitor available every other week to do weighings etc

Toy Loan Library

Fab brand new Sensory Room available to use (free)

Big car park with plenty of spaces

£1.00 per family

We are on Vikinglea Road (near the bottom of Prince of Wales Road and close to the Parkway)

Threads merged.

Hi,
I run fitness classes for Mums-to-be & New Mums in Dore S17. Each class runs for an hour and can only take 8-10 people per class. I am fully insured and hold the Central YMCA qualification level 3 in Instructing Physical Activity for Ante & Post Natal exercise. It's a great opportunity to meet others sharing the same experience. Classes are booked in advance and all women are pre screened before engaging in exercise.

There are so many benefits to exercising during pregnancy including helping in controlling excessive weight gain, improved sleep, faster post natal recovery and easing labour & delivery. After the birth of your child, you can work on regaining your pre pregnancy weight/figure.

You can expect to follow a simple, gentle, low impact aerobic routine for 30 mins, followed by 10 minutes toning, 10 minutes pelvic floor exercises and 10 minutes stretch and relaxation.

My classes are suitable for beginners to exercise as well as those having exercised before the pregnancy. All equipment including mats and weights are provided and I use a radio microphone similar to those in Health Clubs. I regularly teach for Fitness First, Esporta and Virgin Active.

If you require any further information, please contact me direct at Blooming Exercise by email leigh.a.brown@hotmail.co.uk or 07909 985 614

Hi,
I run fitness classes for Mums-to-be & New Mums in Dore S17. Each class runs for an hour and can only take 8-10 people per class. I am fully insured and hold the Central YMCA qualification level 3 in Instructing Physical Activity for Ante & Post Natal exercise. It's a great opportunity to meet others sharing the same experience. Classes are booked in advance and all women are pre screened before engaging in exercise.

There are so many benefits to exercising during pregnancy including helping in controlling excessive weight gain, improved sleep, faster post natal recovery and easing labour & delivery. After the birth of your child, you can work on regaining your pre pregnancy weight/figure.

You can expect to follow a simple, gentle, low impact aerobic routine for 30 mins, followed by 10 minutes toning, 10 minutes pelvic floor exercises and 10 minutes stretch and relaxation.

My classes are suitable for beginners to exercise as well as those having exercised before the pregnancy. All equipment including mats and weights are provided and I use a radio microphone similar to those in Health Clubs. I regularly teach for Fitness First, Esporta and Virgin Active.

If you require any further information, please contact me direct at Blooming Exercise by email info@bloomingexercise.co.uk or 07909 985 614 www.bloomingexercise.co.uk

Anyone go to any really good toddler groups in Sheffield - what kind of stuff is provided (equipment, craft, snacks etc...) and how much do you pay to take 2 kids?? Looking for some inspiration...

where bouts in sheffield r u i live in wincobank nr meadowhall

Looking for more central ones - I often go to soft play but at £3-£4 for 2 hours, thought toddler group would be cheaper and would find people to chat to?

I live in S12 and there's a great playgroup called Roundabout Toddlers. It's at the bottom of Gleadless Common in the church hall. It's on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9.30am for approx 2 hours.
We've just left as my little girl has started nursery school this week.

Children from birth up to school age are welcome but most of the kids are approx 18 months to 2 and there's about 20 kids each morning.:thumbsup:

i go to playgroup on mondays 9 til 11 an wed 1til 3 £1 per child get a coffee or tea an kids get fruit ,yoghurts , biscuits an juice

Hi

Please can anyone tell me if they know of any baby classes (or groups) in the S7 - S8 area?

My son's 6 months old, and since winter set in I've become worryingly anti-social! I seriously need to get out and meet with other new parents before my maternity leave expires in June!

I thought that there was a baby signing class in Heeley last year, but my internet searches have been fruitless :( (for any classes in the area)


Tigs x

can you do town centre?

Get yourself down to Zebra's group - I think it's clicky in her signature ;)

Cheers Strix,
yeah Tigs come and see us at Jellytots in the city centre, there's various mentions of us on the parenting section but I can pm you the details if you'd like?
Mon, Wed & Fri's 1- 3pm Victoria Methodist on Chapel Walk just opposite the doors to Superdrug. Age 0 - 3 and with everything you should need in that time with any child in that age group! Plus the very important tea and coffee and chat with other parents of course :)

Hi & many thanks for your responses.

Unfortunately I don't drive, so I was hoping to find more local groups & classes in the S7/S8 area. My walking trips have been fairly restricted recently, due to the terrible weather, but when it improves I'll definately venture into town for a session!

How busy are the sessions, are the groups quite big with regular attendees? Having become worringly insular, I might have to persuade a friend (also with a baby!) to come along! ;)

Tigs x

The reason I suggested Jellytots is that is should be very accessible by any bus that stops on Arundel Gate ;)

Hi & many thanks for your responses.

Unfortunately I don't drive, so I was hoping to find more local groups & classes in the S7/S8 area. My walking trips have been fairly restricted recently, due to the terrible weather, but when it improves I'll definately venture into town for a session!

How busy are the sessions, are the groups quite big with regular attendees? Having become worringly insular, I might have to persuade a friend (also with a baby!) to come along! ;)

Tigs x
We've got a small membership at the moment, we only opened in October and then we had to close over the Christmas period, around 4 weeks in total, so no new members came in that time.
However, we have a couple of ladies who come every time, some regular Monday people and few others who just drop in when they feel like it.
This would be a great time to come and join, it's very easy to get talking because there aren't floods of people but myself and Claire who run it tend to get chatting to everyone and we like to have a cuddle with the babies too :rolleyes:
We've got a couple of regular forummers coming down and one just stopped as she went back to work after her maternity leave ended.
We're just about to do a new marketing drive though so we will have some new people coming in over time. Feel free to bring a friend, that's absolutely fine. We're not there to grab you singlehandedly, it's meant to a be a stop off for parents who just need a convenient place or a drop in playgroup to suit anyone.
I don't mind arranging to meet you at the entrance sometime if that would be easier for you?
Hope to see you soon
Z

I realised this Strix, but I'm not a fan of the city centre or buses :P Thus why
I was hoping for recommendations of local groups within easy walking distance, instead of having to trek into town!

If anyone else is trying to track down groups in the S8 area, I've found out about 2 groups, one at the Meersbrook Park Pavillion & one next to a local school (Carfield primary).

Tx

We've got a small membership at the moment, we only opened in October and then we had to close over the Christmas period, around 4 weeks in total, so no new members came in that time.
However, we have a couple of ladies who come every time, some regular Monday people and few others who just drop in when they feel like it.
This would be a great time to come and join, it's very easy to get talking because there aren't floods of people but myself and Claire who run it tend to get chatting to everyone and we like to have a cuddle with the babies too :rolleyes:
We've got a couple of regular forummers coming down and one just stopped as she went back to work after her maternity leave ended.
We're just about to do a new marketing drive though so we will have some new people coming in over time. Feel free to bring a friend, that's absolutely fine. We're not there to grab you singlehandedly, it's meant to a be a stop off for parents who just need a convenient place or a drop in playgroup to suit anyone.
I don't mind arranging to meet you at the entrance sometime if that would be easier for you?
Hope to see you soon
Z

Thanks Z, that's really kind of you! I've actually managed to persuade a friend to meet me in town in the next week or so so that we can call in together! Look forward to meeting you all :)

Tx

You should like it ;)

Zebra is one of those people you can just warm to :)

Aww thanks Strix, I'm gone all warm and fuzzy :blush:

Sharrow sure start have a baby cafe on Monday mornings from 10.30am. There's a midwife on hand and free coffee and biscuits. They also have a drop in session for expectant and new mums on a Wednesday afternoon.

Laughton en le Morthen village hall (near Dinnington).

Very friendly playgroup free on first visit.

50p for babies

£1.50 once they start having juice and using craft table

includes juice and biscuits for kids and a cuppa for parents.

9.30am - 11.00am Monday and Thursday

willing to buddy if anyone wants to PM me

Hi all, I have been requested by my missus to ask as we don't have internet access @ home:

She is looking for a mother & baby group where she can interact with other young mums and our daughter can interact with other babies in or around the city area, the only problem is and this isn't down to racism (I hope you understand) that she is hoping for groups of young white, british mothers as all the groups around us that she knows of are populated by older and/or asian/african mothers who she cannot relate to. If you have any information for her then please let me know either by PM or email and i'll pass on your comments, thanks in advance. :)

Email me.. (wayne.rees@jobcentreplus.gsi.gov.uk)

All the info you could need about recommended groups can be found here: http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=181676 under Baby and Toddler groups and other ways to stay sane.
Obviously there are no groups which are exclusive to one race or another, that would be wrong and most likely racist, most have a mix but in our list I can only speak for my own group - Jellytots, which is mixed in race and age but there's always someone to relate to and all are welcome.

Hi guys
I recently moved to Parson Cross (Wadsley bridge side near Meynell) from the other side of the city.
The thing is, i don't really know my way round up here, or have many friends round here (have become increasingly isolated since having a baby and lost touch with my 'free single and happy' friends) and i'm looking for any parent/toddler groups that people can recommend - my son is 2 (3 in June)
Please help!

:help: :thumbsup: :help: :thumbsup:

just spied the thread with the links on - but anyone who wants to get in touch or is in a similar boat , please do

hi :) sorry to hear you are a bit isolated. Having moved around a lot in my life i know how tough this can be. i was wondering if you could find out where local NCT groups meet with children around your age? Maybe if you contact NCT they could help? I live the other side of sheffield unfortunatley and dont have toddlers- currently 12wks pregnant though! Hope you find some suggestions through this forum :)

my sister in law has one on tuesday mornings 9.30-11 in the local cafe near the 4 greens in longley theres only a few of us that go and we r always looking for new friends!!!!!

we r having a day trip too i think its the 1st aug to brithe cost is £5 per adult and £3 for the kids, if u wanna come i wud b more than happy to come and meet you!!!!

either pm me or email me on littlestarshine@hotmail.co.uk

x

Dramadiva - It was lovely to meet you and your gorgeous little boy today at Jellytots. Hope to see you there again :)

aye we'll be there again soon enough! good to meet u too, and that little cutie pie of yours!

thanks for everyones help aswell.. will be in touch with everyone soon...

look to ur local nurseries they usually do toddler sessions (little winners do, but its miles from u)

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HI

First time posting on Sheffield Forum for me! So hello to everyone!


Can anyone help me out ? Im looking for a mother and baby group in my area S8,(Norton Lees)

My baby is 6 months old and ready for some interaction with other little ones, Unfortunatley I do not have any mates with small children or babies, so have got to get out there and meet some new friends to talk nappies , dribble and weaning!!!! lol xx

thanks for your help

Becky and Seth xx

The Pavilion at the bottom of Meersbrook Park always used to have frequent (? daily)parent baby and toddler sessions.It was known as the Playcentre and may well still be on there.
Have you tried contacting the Children's information centre for a list of groups? Its on Leopold St but I'm sure there'll be a number in the phone book.

Hiya Becky - welcome to SF and to the Parenting Group.
We've got a megathread with lots of links about groups here:
http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=181676.
You might find it useful to have a peek on there.
And, in my signature at the bottom of this section is a clickable link to the group I run in the city centre. We're open this afternoon too!

Hi Becky,
I live in S8 though my baby is not due til August! That may be a bit of a wait for you. I would have thought there are quite a few groups as I think S8 is where the NCT classes are based. Perhaps you could ask them
:)

Thanks for all your replys


the links are great !

I live really close to meersbrook park, forgot all about that one in there!


Thanks again

Becky x

Hi Sam

My baby was born in August last year, get ready for the summer thats the hardest it was a scorcher last year when I was about 8 months gone , good excuse to sit with legs up eating ice lollies all day though!!

Becky x

Oh I am looking forward to the feet up in the garden bit but am preparing for the hot and sweaty bit. Mmmm nice! x

St James's Church have a mother and baby group run by a lady called Paula - you will be able to get her tel no for more details by contacting the parish or checking the boards outside.

My little boy is at school now and approaching 5 yrs old - but when he was a small baby they used to be groups meeting at the Rose Garden Cafe for pram pushes and storytime readings with a local gran etc

Hope this helps

:)

Thats reminded me I think St Chads church and Woodseats methodist church both do groups, though thats woodseats not norton lees. I guess other churches probably closer

Hi, I am 22 and have a two year old and a 9 month old and we (all 3 of us!) need to socialise!! I live at S17 and my other half always has the car for work so I tend to be a bit stuck for transport and buses scare the life out of me with a twin pushchair and the two little ones. Anyone know of any local baby/toddler groups or have any helpful suggestions as to how we can all get out and meet new friends? I have heard of a few baby/toddler groups and the jellytots one in city centre sounds great but it scares the life out of me coming on my own so the buddy idea sounds great to me. Anyone who is in a siimilar situation or lives locally and knows of a more local baby/toddler group they would be willing to take me along to?! Know I'm asking a lot but just need a little push/help to get me and my little ones along to a much needed social group!

There's a new activity in Hillsborough Park every monday afternoon. Meet at the pavilion next to the bowling greens at 1.30 for a walk round the park and chat with other 'new' parents. They'll be a chance for cuppa inside afterwards as well.

Dads / grandparents etc. are allowed as well. :thumbsup:

And if soupcon's involved, i can guarantee you'll enjoy it!

does anyone know where i can take my 3 year old daughter for dancing lessons and roughly how much they will cost?

I've recently started going to city-limits (http://city-limits.co.uk/), the new dance centre along Penistone Road. They have a large range of kiddies classes in lots of types of dance.

:help: I'm interested in finding out where the parent groups are??(mother & toddler) I live at wincobank, anyone who knows of anything near to me please please let me know.:)

Take a look at this thread toddler & parent group directory (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=133197) :thumbsup:

This is our short cuts list
http://sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=181676

Similar to Zoef I live in S8 and would be interested to hear of any groups in S8/S7/S17 ish area. Baby due in August. Having worked full time all my life the thought of being at home without meeting some people is rather scary!

HI,
Zoe - how about you come and meet me and I'll take you down one day. I could meet you just before we start.
If you come on Monday Cosywolf will be there too!
Same goes Sam - come on down anytime you like pm me if you'd like to meet somewhere first.
I can bring the gruesome twosome and you'll see me a mile away.

Thanks Zebra :-)

Hello there

Just been looking through the tred and all the playgroups seem to be in religious places like churches and things like that i'm propper anti religious and wouldn't enter such a place are there any that are in buldings that are of a non religious nature

Hi there
There is a playgroup at Walkley Community Centre every Wednesday morning 10 - 11.30. This is a totally secular building with no ties at all to any religous stuff at all. Visit the website www.firstreet.org.uk It has a map to find it.

hi im totally anti religious too so know what your on about, i go to a play group with my two year old twins at frecheville sheffield, althou its at a church hall there has never been any attempt to bible bash there way around the ladies who run it are lovely and altho they are god worshipers they dont inflict there beeliefs on anyone they do painting, baking, singing, arts and crafts etc my kids love it and it lasts for two hours for 1.00 per child and you get as many coffees as you want too. id highly recommend it. x

we go to one on mon 9.30am -11.30 am and thurs 9.30am - 11.30am at carlton road church, hillsborough, the cost is £1.50 second child reduced cost includes juice and snack and a cuppa for adults

Hi all

I've just become an Usborne Books rep and was wondering if any of you would like to hold a story telling session or book sale at your groups.

These events are a great way to encourage children to read from an early age as well as earning free books for your group/nursery to enjoy.

if you'd like more information please email me at sherrysiddall@yahoo.co.uk

Thanks x

we go to one on mon 9.30am -11.30 am and thurs 9.30am - 11.30am at carlton road church, hillsborough, the cost is £1.50 second child reduced cost includes juice and snack and a cuppa for adults

whereabouts in hills is this? is it nr the tram stop at jalucy or the church nr the bowling green?

whereabouts in hills is this? is it nr the tram stop at jalucy or the church nr the bowling green?

you have to get off the tram at middlewood shops nr kfc etc and then on your left you will see carlton road - at the top 5 mins walk is the church

:) Hi, my little girl is nearly 3 and loves to dance, spin round and is addicted to lazytown and angelina ballerina!

Was wondering if anyone has any opinion on whether or not dancing lessions / classes are a good idea at this age? - not bothered about anythign serious, just want her to have fun and maybe imprve co-ordination and strengthen muscles? - any reccomendations or ideas

S20 / Crystal peaks / Beighton area especially.

Ta

Caterpillar Music do an informal session, but that is more to do with music and instruments and actions, but she can dance if she wants as some kids do. It is about responding to music, singing and joining in and is aimed at toddlers.

http://www.caterpillarmusic.com/

I would contact them as the class area lisings on the website are not up to date. I have been going to the one in Retford, but I know they are starting one in Sheffield.

I only know a good one at Hillsborough, she takes kids from two and I'm just waiting for my girls to get to the right age.
Amanda Horne - Ecco Dance at Burton Street 2444537.

are there any toddler ones in Sheffield 6 - my little boy adores boogie beebies and dances to everything(with one arm-looks strange!)

Have you taken a look at Sharon Berrys. My daughter went there from 3 onwards (she's 21 now) so the fact that the dancing school is still in operation I think speaks volumes!

There is a dance school on the main road in Eckington on your way up to Marsh Lane on the right near the Bird In Hand pub.I have heard it's very good.

Hi,

We run kiddies yoga and pregnancy yoga at Yoga Shala Sheffield on London Road.

The kiddies class is currently on Saturday (from 09:30).

Email www.yogashalasheffield.com for more info.

LL

Should this be a sticky?

Kings Kids Toddler Group Mon and Fri 9.45 - 11.45
£1.50 per family

New mums @ Kings Kids - coffee and croissants, chatting to other first time mums, good library resources. Mondays 10.30 - 11.45

Both at Kings Centre Church, Union Rd., Nether Edge

http://www.kingscentreonline.com/kingskids.shtml

Hollinsend toddler group currently has room for more toddlers to come play and have some fun,
Sessions are tuesday to friday
9.15 TILL 11.30
WHY NOT COME ALONG AND MEET NEW PEOPLE

We are situated in hollinsend pavillion just up from Gleadless primary school

we are closed during school holidays



come along and play

Please phone Dianne or Dawn on 01142656716

Should this be a sticky?

It's on the shortcuts links which is a sticky on SF parenting.

hello there looking for a baby group for my wife in Oughtibridge or area. Can anyone help? The group in Wharncliffe Side that she used to go to with our first has shut down I think.

Hi,
I run Pregnancy yoga at the moment and am planning to run Mum's and baby yoga in September as well as baby massage classes - likely to be
S2/6/11.

Please email me if you are interested in any of these classes.

Namaste,
LL

pregnantyogini@hotmail.com

07739490143

hello there looking for a baby group for my wife in Oughtibridge or area. Can anyone help? The group in Wharncliffe Side that she used to go to with our first has shut down I think.

Hi,

Not sure if this one is to far out for your wife but i go to a parent and toddler group on Carlton Rd (Rd that runs Up By KFC) off Middlewood Rd, Hillsborough.

Its open Monday and Thursday 9.30 - 11.30, lovely friendly group, with loads of quality toys, and it will also be running through the summer Holidays.

Hi,
Digi baby is now almost 1 month old, and I was wondering if there were any mother and baby groups I could join locally? I would also be interested in any swimming or excersize groups that I/we could join bareing in mind that I had a c-section and have been told that I have to wait anything between 8 weeks and 6 months to take up proper excersize depending on who you listen to- I am confused! I desperately need info as I am still huge and to be honest am getting a bit depressed about it.:rolleyes:

Hi

First Congratulations is it your first?

Depending on which doc's your in (were Tramways and I know Dykes Hall do it) your health visitor should send you some information on the new mothers group - if you haven't had it follow it up as Kern and Naomi at Tramways are crap.

There is a M&T group at the church hall on Forbes Road accross from the chuch oposite La Plata club - Wednesday morning about 10ish. Also lo is still young but there is a toddler group at Space Fun Zone where you could meet new mums.

With regards to swimming postnatal aquaaerobics on a Friday lunch time at King Edwards is fab - you go in and they have trainined miswives at the side of the pool looking after all the babies. Taking the little one swimming I like Concord they have a baby splash session on a Monday which is ok only a few people in so very good however I would wait until lo has at least had his second lot of injections.

cheers for that, yes she is my first baby. I have my first health visitor visit in a couple of weeks, so will get more details of things then. I'm in a different area by the sounds of it, so only time will tell how useful or crap they will be! The aquaaerobics sounds good, just need to find out when I am alowed to start excersizing.

congrats on your first!! there arenot really any groups on at the moment as school is out!

Dont wory about the feeling fatness it will pass, dont start to excercise to soon. ive just had number 4 and im not the shape i should be still a little podgy!

Try yoga its a great gentle excercise, and there are posters all over the windows at walkley shops for a local yoga class.

There is amother and baby group in the church across from walkley medical centre on greenhow street they are great there.

Concord swimming pool was great also you should try that, i went every week with my last two for ages. really freindly and warm they heat the pool a bit for the babies.


www.netmums.com this site will tell you all the local groups its great.

Hi,

I'm posting on behalf of Mrs Camrat. As some of you may know we had a baby boy 6 weeks ago now and Mrs Camrat (age 26) was thinking of taking him to a baby group of some sort. She doesn't really know anyone else with a baby and would like to meet other parents. Does anybody go to or know any nice friendly groups she could try?
We live in S13 but she would be willing to travel.
Does anybody on here live near by?

Thanks in advance for the suggestions!

Tell her to get down to Jellytots on a Monday so we can see the little cutie and make a fuss of Mrs Camrat, too. :O)

hi hun i live in woodhouse and there is a baby group at the library the last friday in every month, there is one at st james church every 2 weeks on a friday i think and there is one at the zion chrch every tuesday morning, there is also one at the salvation army but there is a waiting list, and there is one in the mobile on brunswick school every wednesday afternoon hop this helps if you want to get on touch my msn is marytomkins@hotmail.com

Hello,
We are starting a Mum's with Baby's Yoga class that focuses on post natal yoga for new Mum's.

The classes will begin in early November at Yoga Shala on London Road.

Please contact me if you are interested.

Namaste,

LL
pregnantyogini@hotmail.com
07739490143

i have just moved to sheffield and i have a little boy turns 3 in october and a 6 month old baby girl, wondering if there are any mommy and baby groups in chapletown

Hi, Im Beth. I live in Chapeltown & have a 9 week old baby. they do a weigh in at chapeltown library on thurs mornings, something else on a tuesday morning. (not sure what tthat is)
they do things at parson cross palgrave centre like breastfeeding things, baby massage. I would like to know what other things they do in S35.

Hi, not sure about chapeltown but I know that when my niece was a newborn that in hillsborough, the housing place in barracks, did a weighing thing etc...:) I think it was on a tuesday morning...although i'd consider ringing up and asking the housing place. Infact im not sure if they still do it! =/ :D x

I think Newton Memorial Hall on Cowley Lane has a toddler group in there. It's open most days and there are noticeboards just inside with information.

I think Newton Memorial Hall on Cowley Lane has a toddler group in there. It's open most days and there are noticeboards just inside with information.

I live in Chapeltown, and noone has said anything to me about anything on at Newton hall Chapeltown. does anyone know if there is anything that goes on there? related baby groups etc.

I know they used to run them in 2005 as I ran a group there too. I haven't been in the area for a while, so not sure if they are still there. The fellow who looks after it, is really nice I'm sure if you give them a bell he will be able to tell you if there are any toddler groups still running there.

Hi, if your still looking for toddler groups, there are quite a few in walkley if you go to ur GP the health visitors should have information on local groups (there is one @ Walkley Primary School on Tue am i think!), also i know that many groups are also running in the Langsett Area (just down the road from Walkley) if you ring Creswick Street Childrens Centre they have a Parent Involovment Worker who is involved in lots of groups and can give you some information 01142335197.
Hope this helps!

Creswick Street Childrens Centre

Movers, Shakers + Players (Toddler Groups)
Alternate Mondays 1pm-3pm (please ring for date of next session-0114 2335197)

Baby Group
Alternate Tuesdays 1pm-3pm (please ring for date of next session 0114 2335197)

Also the centre has a Toy Libary loaning toys/ books/ etc

All Groups and Toy Libary are Free of Charge

Please contact Amy (Parent Involvment Worker), about these groups and other groups running in the area on 0114 2335197

Creswick Street
Hillsborough
S6 2TN :thumbsup:

Steiner Waldorf Family group/toddler group/parent & child group
TIME:
Wednesday afternoon, 1.30pm - 3pm



LOCATION:
The Merlin Kindergarten, Meadow Bank Road, Sheffield, S11 9AH



COSTS:
£2 per session (£1.50 per additional siblings), payable at the beginning of each term upon receipt of invoice.



BOOKING INSTRUCTIONS:
Bookings must be made through the Kindergarten Manager and with a completed application form. This helps to ensure numbers in the group do not become too high. Should there be a large demand for this group then other days will be added to the week. Application forms are available on the website below or by contacting the Kindergarten Manager.

Hi there, I go to the NCT Bumps n babes group on Tuesdays from 10 til 12 - that's at St Andrew's Hall on St Andrew's Road in Nether Edge and costs £2.

Also go to a baby group in Mosborough on Thursdays from half 9 til 11ish at the Methodist Chuch and that's a pound.

are there any mummy and baby groups in the high green / chapeltown area please?

Ladies,
Just a quick update.

We are now running pregnancy classes just off of Hunters Bar.

Please let me know if you want more details.

Namaste,
LL

My boy did go to St John's Baby & Toddler Group on Abbeydale South Road at the church hall. £1. Friday mornings 10-11.30.

are there any mummy and baby groups in the high green / chapeltown area please?

Hi, I live in Chapeltown. what is it that you want to know. my baby is 12 weeks on wednesday. the only place we go is chapeltown library for her to get weighed and see health visitor.
I am not sure really what there is around us mums and dtots.
where abouts do you live?

still wouldn't go don't do religious buildings lol

what difference does a building make in all honesty? Surely you're going to be there to meet the other mums and children, not looking around what is effectively a load of bricks?

Jellytots only rent the room. The people who run it aren't religious, they just use the room so how should it affect you if that's where the rent is cheapest and the membership least expensive as a result?

I am looking for a toddler group, preferably in south-west Sheffield.

Ideally Nether Edge, Heeley, Millhouses, but would also consider Crosspool or Fulwood.

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

I go to a toddler and baby group at Stephen Hill Church at Crosspool which is lovely. It is on Monday between 1.30 and 3.00. Its in the church hall and the Church itself is on the junction with Benty Lane and Manchester Road. Its shut for school holidays but starts up again on 13th November.

There is an NCT Bumps and babes group on Tuesdays from 10 til 12 which is at St Andrews Hall on St Andrews Road in Nether Edge. Costs £2 a session and lots of ages of babies there from all over Sheffield.

I'll second BabyBoo, I used to go and it has been really nice. Met some nice mums there.

Hello there,
I would recommend kings kids in Nether edge.Its about 5 mins from "jacksons" and Oxfam.Its on Union road.Monday + Friday
9.45 - 11.45 and Is £1.50 per family. The toys are new and clean and they have acraft activity and singing time at the end.The mums are down to earth and friendly.I take my children on a Monday. I also run Music classes in Nether edge for ages 6 months - 5years at St.Andrews hall the same building the NCT use. My class is a structured session with free play before and after if you would like more info PM me and i will send more details.
thanks Anne
Rattle and Roll

st marys at the bottom of bramhall lane wednesday mornings

I've been to Bumps and Babes and Kings Kids and find them both friendly - my preference is for Kings now that my baby's older. I'm wondering who the posters are who mentioned these groups now :huh:

We have a parent & child group that runs on Wednesday afternoons, 1.30pm. It is in Nether Edge (on Merlin Theatre site)

you can find details on our website below.

My friend runs a toddler group but it is in S5 area of owlerton. Anyone intrested feel free to come. Tuesday mornings 9-11 on southey avenue.

Hello,
We are starting a Mum's with Baby's Yoga class that focuses on post natal yoga for new Mum's.

The classes will begin in early November at Yoga Shala on London Road.

Please contact me if you are interested.

Namaste,

LL
pregnantyogini@hotmail.com
07739490143


Hi - this class has now started.

Please contact me if you'd like to attend.

Namaste,
LL

Christ Church Hall, Gleadless Road, Heeley every Thursday and Friday morning 9.15 till 11.15, toys, arts and crafts, singing, and snack £1. Very friendly group, no cliques. Refreshments available for parents as well.

I was just wondering if there were any groups, classes or centres out there for pregnant teens.
I'm getting really bored stuck at home. All the leaflets ive had given me by MW have all started back in september.

I've nothing to do with my days anymore.
It's really getting me down!

:) Thanks everyone!

Gina x

Not sure where abouts in Sheffield you are - but have you tried Surestart centres - or the Childrens Centres. I think that some of them run "young Mums" groups - and I'm sure that would extend to "young nearly - mums"!!

Hi gina palgrave childrens centre are running antenatal classes some time in december think it is 5th or something. On a saturday 10-2 they also have a class which starts a week this monday 7-9. It is near the old ritz bingo just off halifax road. I phoned this number to find out about parent classes ect.. 01142268454
If you ask about the palgrave antenatal they will tell you all about it. Think the number is for jessops parent craft place.But they can tell you about local things too thats who i phoned. x

There is bumps and babes on a tuesday 10-12 at st andrews hall on st andrews road

http://www.multimap.com/maps/?hloc=GB|st%20andrews%20road%20sheffield

It's for mums to be and those with babies. It costs £2 and you get tea/coffee and biscuits. Everyone is very friendly.

I was just wondering if there were any groups, classes or centres out there for pregnant teens.
I'm getting really bored stuck at home. All the leaflets ive had given me by MW have all started back in september.

I've nothing to do with my days anymore.
It's really getting me down!

:) Thanks everyone!

Gina x

Give Early Days, Palgrave Rd a call, we have antenatal yoga, young mums groups and if your not local we can point you in right direction for something closer if you prefer. X
Tel: 0114 2503060 either ante natal team or parent link team.:)

It's over a year ago since I was in Jessops hospital, but I'm sure I remember seeing a notice on the notice board about a young mums group, I think it may be run at that Family planning clinic in Town centre. Not totally sure, but maybe worth giving them a ring.

Also, I was thinking. Maybe if you feel up to, go along to some of the toddler groups that you are planning on going to once you have had your baby. I'm sure they will be welcoming and you can get to know some of the Mums beforehand.

Come to jellytots, we'll make you a cup of tea, you can watch the little ones bouncing around the place or hold a baby, and chat. It's very friendly, I promise.
It's run by Zebra, and I am usually there on a Monday, and possibly Wednesdays up till Christmas.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday. 1 pm - 3 pm. Victoria Methodist Hall. Chapel Walk off Fargate. Entrance opposite Superdrug.

Thanks peeps. Think i'm going to start and get off my backside now and get out! At first it was great, leaving school and doing sweet FA. Now, it's getting annoying. I wished that somewhere would take me on as temp until xmas, but they won't! Grr..not even a card shop that'll need extra staff. I don't suit their requirements! And havn't since July. :) Thanks again xxx

Hi Gina
I felt a bit lonely and miserable when I was on maternity leave waiting for my baby as I didnt know what to do with myself. Everyone kept telling me to rest and enjoy it but I got bored and fed up just sitting around. It def helps to get out. If you speak to the Childrens info service (now sheffield information link)- your MW should have the number if you cant find it & they will send you a list of everything thats on in your area xxxxx

Aw Gina I know how you feel. It gets really lonely. I'm only 19(granted a mature 19 but a number is a number) and I'm not from Sheffield so I don't know many people here yet even though I've been here nearly 2 years. I'm considering giving jellytots a go but I'm nervous in case I'm left on my own lol. Good luck. :)

Hay Raven - come down, we don't leave people on their own, unless that's what they want.
I go and chat with everyone to styart with, introduce them to a few people and once a conversation is going then leave them to get on with it. It's the best way to get to know people and the easiest way to crack on with it if you aren't the outgoing type.
We do have the odd one or two who sit and do their own thing, that's fine, everyone else just joins the melee of mothers :)

I think i'll pop to jellytots one day next week :) I really do need to get out, it's sending me mad (Jeremy kyle being the highlight of my day!) Thanks everyone

I vouch for JellyTots they really are a lovely group and Zebra does help to introduce you to other people and puts you at ease. I haven't been down for a while, but that's only because living on the other side of the Sheffield border means it's a bit awkward to get to, otherwise I would be down there every week.

Bumps and Beyond[
A small and welcoming Baby Group for all mums/ dads/ carers with babies under 18 months, to play and relax together, chat and get to know other parents with babies. Also access to the Toy Library where Toys, Children’s Books/ Story Sacks, Parents Advice Books, etc can be borrowed free of charge.
Also available for expectant families an antenatal drop-in service where local Midwives will be available to give advice/ etc (no appointment necessary), with the opportunity to join the Baby Group to chat to 'New mums/ Dads'.
The session will run every Tuesday afternoon 1pm-3pm @ Creswick Street Children’s Centre (just off Langsett Road)
The First Session will be on Tuesday the 8th of January

Hi,
just a note for parents with very lively children were going to be starting Playball lessons in millhouses park on a tuesday at 10am and hillsborough park at 11am. Playball Teaches age appropriate sports skills for children as young as 2 with a big emphasis on fun we introduce children to a structured learning environment, our classes in the park are for children from 2-4. Free sessions can be booked by sending me a PM, Come and try it out children get some exercise whilst parents have time for a chat.

Hi,
I am starting a new sports group for children of preschool age in Millhouses park and was wondering if anybody new of any of the toddler groups in that area? We have some slots available where we would love the oppurtunity to come and talk to the parents and offer them a taster sessions.

Have you tried Gymboree? It's on Ecclessall road, so reasonably near.

Thanks phoebe but i don't think they would appreciate us poaching their customers.

i think there is a parent and toddler group at millhouses methodist church called singing time. im sure they are there 3 times a week.

Ooops, sorry I misread the first part! Lol, I took my younger to a Gymboree session; they really enjoyed the singing, so you could incorporate that maybe?

Phoebe,
I don't know if you checked out our website in the link but i'm not sure singing would be our thing, we are very passionate about our sports programme. Besides our coaches are mostly rufty tufty rugby playing types who maybe softies with little children but i'm sure have lousy singing voices.
I think they would probably all agree that i don't pay them enough for singing too lol. :hihi:

I can recommend Rocking Horse music on Ecclesall rd and in Walkley if your after a singing group.

Hi everyone I'm new to Sheffield Forum.

I'm also a new Mum living in Woodseats and feeling quite stressed and isolated. My partner has been great but he's back at work now and I was wondering if anyone could reccommend any mother and baby groups in the S8/S10 area. I don't have any mates in Sheffield with small babies. I know there's a few mother and toddler groups around but I wanted to go somewhere where there would be some babies also.

Thanks

Jellytots in town is great for new mums. If you use the search facility you'll find a thread with the web address on :)

PS welcome to the Forum :D

There are a couple of good community magazines (Link and Chatterbox found in Post Offices, GP suregries and community centres/churches) that list all the playgroups and I think there's a sticky on here too. Not, S10 but not too far away in S11 are the NCT Bumps and Babes at St Andrews ?Church Hall off Kingfield Rd on Tuesday 10-12 and Kings Centre on Mondays and Fridays 9.45 til 12 on Osborne Rd, the latter has a separate room for very small babies away from the hurly burly of the other kids!

Hi everyone I'm new to Sheffield Forum.

I'm also a new Mum living in Woodseats and feeling quite stressed and isolated. My partner has been great but he's back at work now and I was wondering if anyone could reccommend any mother and baby groups in the S8/S10 area. I don't have any mates in Sheffield with small babies. I know there's a few mother and toddler groups around but I wanted to go somewhere where there would be some babies also.

Thanks

Hi EmPet, Click on the Jellytots link in my signature :)

Hi, I'm a new mum in S8 too. I'm planning on going to St Chad's baby/toddler group in the new year. It runs on tuesdays 9:30 - 11:30 and Thursdays (afternoon - not sure what time but it says on the website). I spoke to Sam (one of the leaders) in church yesterday and she said the tuesday one has more babies and the thursday has more toddlers so is more boistrous!

Theres also a pram push in graves park on monday mornings at 10am.

Hope you find something that suits you & your little one!!!

Linds

ooh, i like the sound of your coaches!!

Hello,

Can you let me know the St Chad's baby group website address, please?

thanks

Agnes

hi Em
im soon to be a new um and i live in the s8 woodseats area so if you fancy a chat just pm me
Jo x

Hi, I live in Woodseats and my baby is 9 months old. If it's still the same, then you will get a letter from the health visitor inviting you to a number of sessions (6 in our case) in the S8 area where you meet other mums.The health visitor is there each week too to talk about different things and weigh your baby if you want. I met 5 people at the group and we now meet up at each others houses.

Feel free to pm me if you're feeling lonely.

Hi everyone, thanks for all your kind replies. I'm gonna give the pram push around Graves park a try as I am a frequent visitor to the park anyway. I'm also gonna check out St Chad's to see if they have any spaces.

Thanks again.

hi guys does anyone no of any good parent and toddler groups in firth park or shiregreen area?

Hi there, sanctuary housing office nr Beck Road School run one every Thurs morning I believe, it's run by Ange she's ace. Only asked her yesterday Re this as my lil lad is five months and ready for fun.

yes the housing office one is good.
theres also one on bellhouse road i think opposit the penguin,
sure start in firth park.

Hi

I am also quite new to Sheffield and have an 8 week old daughter. I live in the Meersbrook area and am really keen to meet other mums or find a baby group close enough to walk to as I don't drive. I'd be grateful for any suggestions.
thanks

Hi

I am quite new to Sheffield and have an 8 week old daughter. I live in the Meersbrook area and am really keen to meet other mums or find a baby group close enough to walk to as I don't drive. I'd be grateful for any suggestions.
thanks

Yolanda - there is a new mums group at Kings Centre (Union Road at Nether Edge) for 1st time mums with babies under 6/7 months - non crawling. It is a fab group, the lady who runs it - Helen is lovely.

http://www.kingscentreonline.com/newmums.shtml

HTH

hi im a dad just saw ya ad you can go to sharrow sure start on sharrow lane or mount pleasent community centre this also on sharrow lane these will be able to help you find groups

Thanks for the suggestions,

I will try Sharrow as I could walk there and hopefully meet other new parents. Does anyone know what happens at the meersbrook park pavillion?

cheers
yo

Hi there are a lot of baby groups/toddler groups in S8 area st thomas church meadowhead on tuesday/thursday mornings, st chads church thursday afternoons, woodseats toddler group woodseats church hall above holmhirst pre-school. These are just a few hope that helps if you need any more information post me.

Hi Yolanda

I am quite new to Sheffield and have an 8 week old daughter. I live in the Meersbrook area and am really keen to meet other mums or find a baby group close enough to walk to as I don't drive. I'd be grateful for any suggestions.
thanks

Nicola's yoga class on Tues mornings at 11am above the bounty furniture shop , you take your baby with you and she can lie on a blanket and 'watch' the mums doin yoga! She has a website but not sure of the address - look up yoga shala.

www.pregnantyogini.com

It covers a few types of yoga including the one you are looking for.

Meersbrook Park Pavilion every weekday morning is playgroup and it's great! It's run by mums / childminders so a different person opens up each day. It runs from 9.30am - 11.30am and costs £1 a visit. That gets a coffee for you and a snack for your little one (healthy fruit, toast, drink etc.)
There's a different mix every day so come along and find out which suits you best, and there are children from small babies onwards and loads of toys for all ages. It's a nice atmosphere.

I've just moved to high green and i cant find any toddler groups to go to, i've asked the health visitor and even she doesnt know. There isn't a sure start here or much of anything! I'm bored senseless and i dont know anyone... anyone got an idea?:hihi::loopy:

Hi ya!
I'm from High Green got a little boy at 1. We go to playgroup at St Saviours church hall on Mortomley Lane every Thursday morning-can check for you if there's any vacancies?
I know there's a playgroup at St Mary's church hall on Tuesday and Friday mornings-there was a waiting list for that.
Also think there may be a toddler group at Paces centre on Packhorse Lane.
Hope this helps
Claire x

it does thankyou!!

but where are these places? like i said i dot even know this area!

Ermm kinda hard to explain-wherabouts are you? The 3 places i mentioned are all pretty near each other. Do you know where St Saviour church is on Mortomley Lane? Or where Barbetta's hairdressers and the betting shop is?

i live near the flats,,, i think i know the church

My grandaughter age 4 is wanting to go to dance class, she lives in north sheffield, as my daughter is pregnant they do not want to travel far for the classes, does anyone know of any? Thankyou.

there's a huge dance studio on Penistone Road, I'm sure they do children's classes.

thankyou, penistone road is near where she lives and would be ideal,would you happen to know the name of it so i can give them a ring?

http://www.city-limits.co.uk/ Ballroom, Latin, Freestyle, Rock'n'Roll, Cheerleading, Salsa, Ballet, Tap, Street

Plus there is a whole list of studios here http://www.idta.co.uk/schools/yorkshire_s.html

thankyou again for that fox, found 2 just up the road (we could even walk there).Just ringing them now :)

i'm from high green too! and errr, no i've no idea either lol. I'd quite like to take my little girl to them, but i'd need afternoons really as my son goes to nursery then so i've only got one to drag out lol

in fact forget the toddler groups, shall we just go to the pub? :hihi:

Hi - if you are still looking try Beverley Myers School of Dance. Its at Lomas Hall, Stannington an a Tuesday. I don't know the number though, sorry

there is one at thorpe hesley if this helps

ECCO dance is run by a friend of mine on Burton Street (just off Penistone Road or Nr Morrisons at HIllsborough) and I would recommend her.
All styles, decent prices and a friendly approach.
Most of her students end up being award winners.
Ring her on 0114 2444537.

zebra when is that please? my eldest is bugging me for lessons again, but I struggle to find the time!

hi my daughter goes to the ECCO dance and has done since she was about 3 and loves every minute of it, we originally went to the other hillsborough one mentioned but they was very strict with them even at aged 3 (not sure if it is still the same )

Hey honey,
Mandy runs classes most days. Give her a call and sure she'll have something for mini honey mk 1 :)

I'm not that far from high green, i'm gonna vote for pub!!

yep me too! except i dont know any lol apart from the phoenix,,, and some in chap do u think they'd like us taking kids in? lol

:hihi: we need to wait till summer then find one with a decent beer garden lol

lol yeah a mothers meeting but with beer instead of tea!!! i love it

Hi, Im Beth I live in Chapeltown. not a million miles away. my daughter is 6 months, and will meet up! keen to.

see how many lonely mothers there is up here! think i mite have to open a group myself!

Count me in for the pub :)

As mentioned, St Mary's church hall has a toddler group on tues and fri mornings. They also have a playgroup for slightly older children on wed mornings. Ch can be left for a couple of hours at this one. My son attended and absolutely loved it and the people who run them are all fab!

Hi-we are trying to recruit more of you parents and babies/toddlers to our group! Monday mornings at Eckington Library 9.30 - 11.30There is an entrance at the back of the library with pram access. Please come and join us.

Hi Shaney, unfortunately I have not had my baby yet but when I do (very shortly) I'd be very interested in coming along so thanks for letting us know about it

hi, i live in high green and was myself very lonely after having my first baby. i rang up sheffield childrens services and requested a list of play groups in local area, they send out a pack containing contact details for group leaders etc. I began going to Angram toddler group first which is in the community building right outside the fosters flats, it was a very friendly group ran by a lady called Jane. After a while the long walk across high green was a bit much so when after being on the waiting list st marys playgroup had a space we began going there. We have been going for almost a year now and it is great very well run with loads of toys, crafts and singing, my daughter loves it. Hope this helps.

I've just moved to high green and i cant find any toddler groups to go to, i've asked the health visitor and even she doesnt know. There isn't a sure start here or much of anything! I'm bored senseless and i dont know anyone... anyone got an idea?:hihi::loopy:

Out of interest which HV did you ask? (pm me if you wanna keep it private lol)

Hello there - Is there an upper age limit? I have a three year old and partner at home that might be interested.

Hi - any age is welcome. we do have some three year olds at the moment. They tend to come to us until they start school. We have several very young babies at the moment which is nice!! So we have a wide range of ages pre-school. Hope you or/and your partner can join us. xx

hello there, I would be interested but am not due till march 10th.

When my little angel makes her appearance I will be sure to come and see you all.

Hi Im Beth & I live in chapeltown and want to meet new people. I have a daughter who is 6 months.
look forward to hearing from people.

For those of you who live near Hillsborough, there is a very friendly breast feeding group on Mondays 10:30-12:30 at the Hillsborough Junior Library. It's free and non-religious.

There is also a lovely mother-and-baby group in a building on Forbes Road, next to the church. Although it is connected to the church, there is no mention of religion at all and everybody is welcome. There are tons of toys and lots of drinks and biscuits, it's definitively worth it!

Other than the Aughton early years centre, does anyone know of any other toddler groups in the Swallownest / Aston area.....?

lots of help and advice here in the parenting group - http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=84

:)

Bethesda on Mansfield Rd or Check at the Library at Aston Comp or Parish Hall they may be able to give you help.

How Much Is An Average Class?

Help please! I have just moved up here from the West Midlands and am looking for a good toddler group that isn't too far from where I live in Stocksbridge. I have a friend in Stannington and we are after somewhere preferably between our houses, though closer to her would be better as I am more able to travel then she is.

I went to some in the Midlands when my other kids were young and was made to feel like an outsider so we are after somewhere friendly (Yorkshire has the drop on the Midlands when it comes to being friendly anyway - you're a lovely bunch lol!). Ideally we could do with something on a Tuesday to fit round work and other commitments. Has anyone any ideas please? I am also after getting to know other young Mums in the area as I left my friends behind when I moved so any contact would be very welcome.

Thanks in advance, Rachel