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Top 3 Parks In Lewisham For Children

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Discover the top 3 parks in the London Borough of Lewisham.   The vibrant, bustling and multicultural streets of The Borough of Lewisham have seen an increase in development, new businesses and families moving into the area. This hidden gem in South East London has been uncovered and is ready to be explored by growing…

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The Purple Jay Peckham Rye Xmas Fair!

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The Purple Jay team continues with the festivities while celebrating Christmas at Peckham Rye’s fair. It’s safe to say the event was an excellent success, with parents, children and all of the PJ staff getting in the spirit through a range of fun activities! The evening was not short of things to do… OUR FESTIVE…

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The Purple Jay Lambeth Xmas Fair!

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Purple Jay welcomed the festive season with Lambeth nursery’s Christmas fair, themed “A Very Natural Christmas”. The magical evening was enjoyed by parents, the children and our staff who celebrated with a range of activities.  From our very own market stall selling items made by the children to the visit from Santa; the evening is…

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The Purple Jay Lewisham Xmas Fair!

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The festive spirit swept over our Purple Jay Lewisham nursery gardens in a big way on Friday afternoon as our parents and children arrived for our “Very Natural Christmas Fair”.  They were greeted warmly on arrival and handed a tab card, where they could mark their purchases as they perused the fair, for payment right…

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The Ultimate Brockley Cafe Guide

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The Ultimate Brockley Cafe Guide It’s been a while since everyone has felt safe enough to go out to lunch or meet friends for a quick bite before going on with their busy lives. Yet, it is all slowly returning back to normal, you have been called to work at the office again and once…

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8 Gems To Explore in Kennington

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Whether you are just visiting, have just moved into the area or have lived here for years, we’re confident our handy guide on the hidden gems in Kennington will contain at least one little beauty you haven’t come across yet! Charlie Chaplin’s House. Image source: The Telegraph Yes, the world-famous, comic actor and film-maker that…

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The Complete Kennington Cafe Guide

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When it comes to cafes, Kennington has an eclectic and interesting mix, which can actually make it a little overwhelming to choose sometimes, so we thought it would be useful to break down a varied mix of the best ones we’ve found since we’ve been running our Kennington and Lambeth nursery, Purple Jay Nurseries. 1)…

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10 Top Tips on Improving Your Childs Sleep From Certified Baby Sleep Coach

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We recently decided to embark on the interesting adventure of holding our first ever parents workshop and on the topic of sleep, based on the feedback they gave us on their biggest pain points. We then scoured the web looking for the most engaging, experienced certified baby sleep coach who also fit the Purple Jay…

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How to get around the two-year waiting list

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How to get around the two-year waiting list Nursery waiting lists are useful tools for nurseries to manage the intake of children. Nurseries are capped on the number of children that can attend based on the floor space per children. However, they can be a nightmare for parents, especially when they are two years long.…

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What matters when choosing a nursery?

What matters when choosing a nursery? 2000 600 Purple Jay

What matters when choosing a nursery? Choosing a nursery can be a bit stressful for many people and families. Don’t worry, after reading this; you should feel like you know what you want? What to expect? And a few pointers to help you make your choice. Let us try to make this a fun journey…

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