Croydon Mums

07/10/2026

We’re delighted to share that Shan Netball Training Academy (SNTA) is bringing its First Steps Netball programme to Tolworth Recreation Centre from Monday 2nd November!

Designed especially for girls in Years 1–3, First Steps is a fun and supportive introduction to netball, helping young players develop their confidence, coordination, ball skills and love of the game.

✨ Perfect for beginners and new players
🏐 No previous netball experience needed
💙 Fun, friendly and supportive coaching
👭 Make new friends while learning new skills

📅 Mondays
Years 1 & 2: 5:30–6:15pm
Year 3: 6:15–7:00pm

📍 Tolworth Recreation Centre
🗓️ 6-week introductory programme

Spaces are available now — check out the flyer for all the details and booking information! 💙💛

Book your child's place, link in comments

05/10/2026

03/09/2026

Tuition service with unique ethos helps local children achieve

28/08/2026

🏡 What I wish more Local Mums knew about helping children or parents with a new home

By David Fairclough, Gordon Blair Financial Services

🏠 “Some of the most meaningful conversations I have as a mortgage adviser do not begin with interest rates. They begin with people looking for help.

🏡 “Sometimes it is a parent asking, “How can we give our child a better chance of buying their first home?” At other times, it is an adult son or daughter wondering, “How can we help Mum or Dad move somewhere safer and closer to us?”

🏠 “These questions will feel familiar to many Local Mums readers. You may have grown-up children who earn a reasonable income but are struggling to save a large enough deposit. At the same time, you may be thinking about parents whose current home no longer meets their needs.

🏡 “It is one reason the phrase “sandwich generation” rings true for so many families. You may find yourself trying to support the generation above you and the generation below you, while also managing your own household and financial plans.

🏠 "What I want families to know is that there may be more than one way to help. The important part is choosing an arrangement that supports the person you love without quietly creating a financial problem for somebody else…”

🏠 David Fairclough from highly recommended local mortgage and insurance brokers Gordon Blair explains in his Local Mums' blog this month what he wishes more families knew about helping children or parents with a home.

🏡 Read David’s full Local Mums’ blog post, link in comments 👇

30/07/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "A must-see enchanting escape...”

🎩 It’s your last chance to see Alice in Wonderland live at Riverside Studios which finishes on 2nd of August OR see you at Soho Theatre Walthamstow from 5th to 16th of August.

🐰 Tumble down the rabbit hole into the fantastical world of Wonderland, where up is down and nonsense reigns supreme…

❤️ Join Alice on her unforgettable adventure as she shrinks and grows, meeting peculiar characters at every turn.

👑 Who will she encounter next?

🎩 Will the mischievous Cheshire Cat guide her through the madness?

🐰 Can the hurried White Rabbit help her uncover the secrets she’s searching for?

❤️ And could the Queen of Hearts cause her to truly lose her head?

👑 This internationally celebrated production brings Lewis Carroll’s delightful chaos to life with extraordinary puppets, exquisite costumes and an original score that will captivate audiences of all ages.

🐰 With creative stagecraft that will leave you spellbound, this visually breathtaking experience is a “must-see” for families seeking an enchanting escape.

❤️ Book tickets for Lewis Carol’s timeless classic Alice in Wonderland Live at Riverside Studios or Soho Theatre Walthamstow, link in comments

18/07/2026

16/07/2026

***New Local Mums Discount***

👩‍🎨20% off Summer holiday art workshops for 5-12 year olds from highly recommended Cygnets Art School!

🎨 Read local mums’ reviews and book your child’s place with our code in comments 👇