Playgroups

[andys0607]

Hi All

We will be over on the 3rd of May and I have a little boy who is 6 and I guess not so little now lol and a girl who is 3. I just wanted to know does anyone know of any playgroups or anything like that in or around Benalmadena?

Many Thanks

Andy

[jojo]

Originally Posted by andys0607

Hi All

We will be over on the 3rd of May and I have a little boy who is 6 and I guess not so little now lol and a girl who is 3. I just wanted to know does anyone know of any playgroups or anything like that in or around Benalmadena?

Many Thanks

Andy

I'm not sure - they mostly seem to be incorporated into the schools, certainly thats the case for the international schools. Check at the ayuntamiento when you get here I guess or try googling "escuelas infantiles en Benalmadena"

Jo xxx

[xabiachica]

Originally Posted by andys0607

Hi All

We will be over on the 3rd of May and I have a little boy who is 6 and I guess not so little now lol and a girl who is 3. I just wanted to know does anyone know of any playgroups or anything like that in or around Benalmadena?

Many Thanks

Andy

do you mean playgroups where the mum goes with the kids, or preschools where you leave them there?


the school you have enrolled them (or just the oldest) in, would probably have an infants for the little one too

mother & toddler groups aren't that popular in Spain - usually the mums meet in a bar/cafe & the kids play nearby or they go to the park in the evening after picking the older ones up from school

[jojo]

Originally Posted by xabiachica

do you mean playgroups where the mum goes with the kids, or preschools where you leave them there?


the school you have enrolled them (or just the oldest) in, would probably have an infants for the little one too

mother & toddler groups aren't that popular in Spain - usually the mums meet in a bar/cafe & the kids play nearby or they go to the park in the evening after picking the older ones up from school

They do that near my office in Fuengirola. All the mums and kids (and one or two dads) collect at the playground and the kids play and the mums sit either on the benches provided chatting or in the bar which overlooks the square - they stay out like that til 10pm some nights - its lovely, albeit noisy!!!!!

Jo xxx

[andys0607]

Originally Posted by jojo

They do that near my office in Fuengirola. All the mums and kids (and one or two dads) collect at the playground and the kids play and the mums sit either on the benches provided chatting or in the bar which overlooks the square - they stay out like that til 10pm some nights - its lovely, albeit noisy!!!!!

Jo xxx

Hi

Yes I mean where Mum's stay with them. Sounds like then don't do that type of thing in Spain.

Maybe I have found a gap in the market for my wife and start and run one

Not a money maker I know but keeps my wife happy and off my back lol.

Thanks

Andy

[Caz.I]

Originally Posted by andys0607

Hi

Yes I mean where Mum's stay with them. Sounds like then don't do that type of thing in Spain.

Maybe I have found a gap in the market for my wife and start and run one

Not a money maker I know but keeps my wife happy and off my back lol.

Thanks

Andy

There is (or was ) a group like that in Fuengirola in Las Rampas. It is run by the Ark Christian Fellowship but you dont have to be Christian or even vaguely religious to join! When my son was a baby we went there and made some good friends. They have mother and baby groups, mother and toddler groups and they have some activities for older kids, though my son now plays with neighbours, schoolmates etc as he is now 6 too. They used to advertise in the back of the Sur In English in the clubs and societies page, and their number is also in the church services section. If you can get hold of the free magazine Kids on the Costa you might find more activities. Search online for it.

Otherwise if they are looking for someone to play with they are welcome to meet up with my son one day in the park.

[andys0607]

Originally Posted by Caz.I

There is (or was ) a group like that in Fuengirola in Las Rampas. It is run by the Ark Christian Fellowship but you dont have to be Christian or even vaguely religious to join! When my son was a baby we went there and made some good friends. They have mother and baby groups, mother and toddler groups and they have some activities for older kids, though my son now plays with neighbours, schoolmates etc as he is now 6 too. They used to advertise in the back of the Sur In English in the clubs and societies page, and their number is also in the church services section. If you can get hold of the free magazine Kids on the Costa you might find more activities. Search online for it.

Otherwise if they are looking for someone to play with they are welcome to meet up with my son one day in the park.

Hi Caz

That sounds good to me, I will get Sarah (My better Half) to check it out.
That's why I was asking because both times round with our kids she made a lot of friends and they are all still friends now.

That would be great where are you based?

Many Thanks

Andrew

[Caz.I]

Originally Posted by andys0607

Hi Caz

That sounds good to me, I will get Sarah (My better Half) to check it out.
That's why I was asking because both times round with our kids she made a lot of friends and they are all still friends now.

That would be great where are you based?

Many Thanks

Andrew

Yes I made some good friends there and we are still friends now too. I am based in Los Boliches, Fuengirola. If you want to get the kids together, just PM me when you come over.

[TheHendersons]

Hi Andrew

My wee one is almost 3, we're moving over on Friday and would love to meet up so the kids could play. Give me a pm if you fancy it!

I do know of a mother and toddler group in benalmadena but I can't remember where it is (it's on a Wednesday morning) but I'll try and find out for you!

Sam

[andys0607]

Originally Posted by TheHendersons

Hi Andrew

My wee one is almost 3, we're moving over on Friday and would love to meet up so the kids could play. Give me a pm if you fancy it!

I do know of a mother and toddler group in benalmadena but I can't remember where it is (it's on a Wednesday morning) but I'll try and find out for you!

Sam

Hi Sam

Sorry I have only just seen your message. Did you move today?

We will be over on Monday. I will PM in tomorrow and we can arrange to meet.

Hope the move went well, see you soon.

Thanks

Andy