Feeling a bit used

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Re: Feeling a bit used

Post: # 190145Post marshlander »

big hugs from here too!

sound advice from other ishers! please don't be disheartened - keep positive
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Post: # 190157Post becks77 »

I'm not surprised you're upset, these things are sent to try us, and try they do, but good advice already, really hope you find another group who will appreciate your efforts and in put.
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Thanks everyone for the kind words and the advise.

I can contacted the people concerned, they have offered me a compomise. Which is that we get there at 9am as normal, wait outside until 9.45 to see if there are any spaces. So I told them that that idea is a load of rubbish, as who wants to do that with a 2 year old and a 3 month old baby. But by offering this they are doing all that they need to, as set out by the "managment".

So I have started looking for venues, so that I can start my own group. Thanks for the idea Twiggy and everyone else :grouphug: . I am going to tailor it for premmie babies, as I know first hans that once your baby is sent home there is very little help/support available. A couple of other premmie Mummys have said that they will lend a hand too. I will let you know how I get on.

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Good for you. I bet it'll be a wonderful group.

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Thanks Zoe. Just Pm'ed you!!
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That's a fabulous idea, good luck with it all. xx
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Post: # 190324Post marshlander »

Don't let this put you off but you may need to check regs - mother and toddler groups are easy but playgroups are bound up in all kinds of red tape - ofted registration, qualified staff, adult child ratios etc. you can get training at the 'unenployment' office (brain won't co-operate; it's not called that these days!)

Also look into liability insurance - nuf said.

Good luck - let us know how you get on.
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Post: # 190361Post becks77 »

what a fab idea, best of luck
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Post: # 190707Post mrsflibble »

Susie wrote: how to get lots of meals out of a chicken. I wish someone would tell me. I daren't even buy one with giblets in!

Hope things work out for you :wave:
right, next time I'm buying a chicken I'll take photos of how I joint it and stick them on here. going to be a couple of weeks though.
oh how I love my tea, tea in the afternoon. I can't do without it, and I think I'll have another cup very
ve-he-he-he-heryyyyyyy soooooooooooon!!!!

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