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#ThrivingNorwood activities and support for pregnant and new parents

Maternal Journal South East London - for pregnant women, birthing people and new mothers

What is Maternal Journal?
 “The maternal journal group offers something really unique and special - it’s so much more than a Mums group - it’s therapy, healing and all about making meaningful connections with yourself, your baby and your peers.” They are now keen to extend the reach of the project across Norwood more widely.
Contact: for more information on this project and organisation: Emily, Ellie and Becca maternaljournalsel@gmail.com
Website: www.ellieblatchleytherapy.com/about-3
Instagram: www.instagram.com/maternal_journal_se_london/

Free creative journaling sessions for pregnant people and new mothers.
Maternal Journal sessions provide a positive outlet for some of the new feelings and challenges you might experience, both physically and emotionally in pregnancy and new parenthood.
- Meet other parents going through similar things 
- Try out a creative activities that explore themes of parenthood
- Come together to share experiences as a group
- Build connections
Sessions delivered in 6 week blocks in Streatham (Sunnyhill Children's Centre) and South Norwood (Stanley Arts).
All resources and light refreshments provided for free. Babies welcome.
 
Please contact us at: maternaljournalsel@gmail.com for more information and to sign-up.
(Funded by Centre70 as part of their Wellbeing programme).

South London Botanical Institute

Who is SLBI?
Founded in 1910 in Tulse Hill, SLBI provides facilities for the study of plants including ecology and conservation, and aims to encourage interest in all aspects of plant life. They have a beautiful botanical garden and run a wide range of courses, workshops, school visits and events for all ages - encouraging participation of people from all ages, backgrounds and levels of learning. 
Contact: for more information on this project and organisation: 
Website: www.slbi.org.uk/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/283618438349250
Twitter: twitter.com/SLBotanicalInst
Instagram: www.instagram.com/slbi_323/