Hi Fleur
I was keen to organise a playgroup, but I've started going to one in Salters Hill - its a bit far, but they are lovely mums and tots, and I'm now not sure if I have time to organise anything myself. But if you were keen, we could look into it together. Why don't you come down to one of the sessions of Cadet Rousselle to see how they/we do it there. (I've ended up getting roped into helping!) I'm not there this monday, but will be week after.
Do you know many local french mums (or dads) who are free during the week with preschool children? It will need to have a fair number to make it viable as people can't go every week. Or the alternative is to start low key and do it in each others houses and see if it grows.
The structure for Cadet Rouselle:
9.45 - 11.45
Stories about 10
Followed by a goûter (cut up fruit, raisins and sometimes home made cakes, the children sit down round a table)
Followed by an activité (lots of sweet things to take home)
Then free play, and about 11.30 we go outside and sing songs.
Cost £3.50/session - or £3 if bought in cards of 5 sessions.
http://www.cadetrousselle.co.uk/
They also have lots of books and DVDs to borrow. My boys have just discovered and love 'Sam Sam'.
Let me know your thoughts, plus anyone else who is interested.
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