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Baby Talk was set up a few years ago when a number of new mums in the church realised that there was a need for a baby group. The village already had a thriving toddler club, but there seemed to be nothing that catered for new mums and dads and expectant ladies on maternity leave.We meet every Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. (except Christmas week and a couple of weeks in August). We have a lovely and lively group now, with children ranging from birth to school age. As the children have grown we have adapted to meet their needs. We now have a craft session each week where the toddlers have the chance to make all kinds of things to take home, from pictures and paintings to decorated biscuits and seeds that they've planted. The children have a great time getting messy and being creative, and the mums seem to enjoy getting "stuck in" and showing their artistic side as well! We also have special events each term, including Easter egg hunts, Sports day, a summer birthday party and a Christmas party to which Father Christmas comes along! We also try to make sure that the mums (and grandmothers) don't get left out. By arranging regular "girls' nights out" we've been for meals and bowling. It's great fun and also a great opportunity to get to know each other as human beings and not simply as a mum! We've also had book, craft and Tupperware sales. We regularly have a visit from a professional photographer and also a further education/careers advisor. Baby Talk is a very friendly and happy group, with lots of fun and games for children and their carers! |