What is Bumps and Babes?
by Sarah McAndrew
9
What do we do?
Set up the hall, meeting at 9.30 am and then clearing up to be finished about 11.45 am
Serve that much needed cuppa!
Welcome in old and new faces, introducing those who don’t know anyone
Post things on to the Face Book page to promote the group and let everyone know what’s going on
Organise and plan events.
Organise the rota of helper and generally coordinate the group
What do we need?
Helpers on the setting up rota
Someone to organise the rota and take an overview of the group.
People to organise our Christmas Party
Someone to organise craft or singing sessions.
If you think you could help then please email Sarah: [email protected]
Bumps & Babes is a drop in coffee morning held at Staines Congregational Church on the corner of Kingston Road and Stainash Crescent,TW18 1AY, for expectant parents and those with babies of up to approximately 12 months. We run almost every Friday from 10 .00 am to 11.30 am . Totally run by volunteers we offer a place to come and meet new Mum/Dad friends and share the ups and downs of those first months with a new baby. There is no need to book you can just turn up and we ask for a £2 donation towards the running costs.
During the past year we have run a calendar of events at the group which are great fun and help raise funds to keep the group going. These include pottery workshops, baby sensory sessions and baby crafts.
We have a lovely bunch of helpers which makes turning up to help a real treat, the best part is seeing the parents swapping baby stories and getting support from each other. Our team include parents who attend the group, students, grandparents and parents with older children.