Caffeine and adult conversation? Yes, please! These coffee groups are regular meeting spots for mums and bubs in Christchurch.
Open to all mums (and dads!), with little ones welcome too, coffee groups are a great way to connect with other parents over a hot cuppa. Read on to see which groups are currently running in your neighbourhood, and get in touch for more info – or, simply turn up!
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Coffee groups for mums and bubs:
Plunket Coffee Groups:
Run out of neighbourhood Plunket Rooms, these coffee groups run weekly and fortnightly, are a welcoming environment for all and as a bonus, preschoolers can make use of toys and play equipment while you chat.
Papanui Coffee Group
When: Thursdays, 11-12pm
Where: 24 Bellvue Ave, Papanui
Contact: Brittany: 0221661729; Bridie: 0220897886
Prebbleton Cuppa & a Catch-Up
When: Fortnightly on Fridays, 9.30-11am (Gold coin donation per family is appreciated)
Where: 3 William Street, Prebbleton
Contact: Claire: 02102636364
Darfield Coffee Group
When: Fridays, 10-11.30am
Where: 1A Halkett Street, Darfield
Contact: Sarah: 0275825816
Rangiora Coffee Group
When: Thursdays, 11-12pm
Where: 7 Albert Street, Rangiora
Contact: 0275825816
Kaiapoi Coffee Group
When: Thursdays, 11-12pm (Koha appreciated to help cover costs)
Where: 26 Sewell Street, Kaiapoi
Contact: 0275825816
Mums & Bubs Coffee Group at Barefoot Eatery *CURRENTLY ON HOLD. NEW DAY AND DETAILS TO BE SHARED SOON*
Connect with other mums for a weekly coffee group every Monday at The Welder’s Barefoot Eatery. Order a coffee and fluffy combo for $7, let little ones play with toys and balloons, and get involved in crafts while you catch up over some well-deserved caffeine.
When: Every Monday at 9.30am
Where: Barefoot Eatery, 20 Welles Street, Christchurch Central City
Contact: 0211996738
Time4Mums
Meeting fortnightly during term time, Time4Mums is a community group hosted by Hope Church and open to mums and children of all ages. Cake, coffee and tea is all provided, as are toys to keep small hands busy.
When: Fortnightly on Wednesdays, 9.30-11.30am (Gold coin donation per family is appreciated)
Where: 565 Springston-Rolleston Road, Rolleston
Contact: Tara at [email protected]
www.facebook.com/Time4MumsRolleston
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