Hello All

I'm aware this hasn't got off the ground despite my earlier offers to host in November! Sadly I only had three people email me with definite interest in attending so I let it go for a while. With hindsight, I should have organised a gathering just for us four to get the ball rolling - so apologies to those who were really interested.

Just thought I'd try to spark interest again even though everyone must be well and truly in Christmas mode.

Could anyone who is interested in a group in Balham please reply to me direct so that I can set up an email group for us?

Apologies again for letting this go but I was organising Santa's Grotto at the school Christmas Fair on Friday and have been totally tied up with that.

Kindest regards

Clare

Clare,

That sounds like a great idea and thank you for offering to host the first meeting. Typically mondays and tuesdays are not great for me, but i may be able to turn up depending on the time.

Bests Jo

Hi everyone

Following from my last message, and from some of the emails I've had, it seems that the general plan to have a social gathering at my place this month to set out the 'plan' is a good idea. We can then struggle womanfully to read the first book for a proper meetup in Jan.

From the emails, and I agree with them, earlier weeknights are probably better so let's aim for a Monday or Tuesday and see what suits most. For the first meetup, can I suggest any of Mon 16, Tues 17, Mon 23, Tues 24. Will probably just go with the majority.

I'm very happy to host at my place on Balham Park Road, SW12.

As for numbers, I think a group of 8-10 max is doable on the basis that on any given month, there will be someone who can't make it. But much bigger than that, and on the off chance that everyone can make it, 10+ becomes a massive job for someone to cater for/provide space for.

As ever, I'm very happy to hear any thoughts, whether you agree or disagree with what I've said.

How exciting!

Clare

Hello.

I would love to join the reading group if there are still places. I am in Tooting so could come to either Earlsfield or Balham. I love books and would welcome the chance to read some that I wouldn't normally come across.

My number is 07966 288 045

Many thanks

Beth

We've been thinking of doing one with the mums at Fircroft School, would be nice to have a wider selection of people and meet more people. Things can get a little incestuous and insulated otherwise.

I would love to join!
Sx

Clare,

I think it's a great idea to meet first and discuss possible books and then start properly in the new year.

How should we get started?

E xx

I'm in Earlsfield and would love to join/start a book club here (especially as the Balham one looks like it's probably getting a little full). Would anyone be interested? I'd be quite happy to host the first one and we can see how it goes!

i'm in balham and would love to join as well. Sounds like as great idea to get the brain cells working again!!

Hi All

So now we are 8 - think that's enough to kick things off? I'm really happy to host the first meeting (maybe a social and planning exercise??) at my place. Let me know who's still interested and whether you are happy to meet up without reading first time? Also, mindful that the silly season is soon upon us, maybe we could try to squeeze our first session in during November and get going in earnest from Jan?

Any and all thoughts welcome!

Clare

I'm in Balham too and would be interested in joining.
Sam

I'd be interested in joining too!

Imogen x

Also living in Balham and would be interested in joining

I've been looking to join a book club for ages. I find that all I read now that I have a baby (she's 18 months old) are baby books. I live in Streatham Hill so Balham would be very convenient. Rachel, that's very kind of you to offer to coordinate/host the first meeting!

Elfa

I'm in balham too and would love to join or start one. Happy to co-ordinate and/or host the first meeting.

Rachel

Hi Katrina, I used to be in one but 'lapsed' when I had my second child. Now I have three and am desperate for something to break in to the relentless domesticity! Would be interested in joining a new one. I'm in Balham SW12.

Clare