Playgroups in Bundaberg QLD

**3cherubs** · 05-02-2005 20:59

hello,

I have recently moved from sydney to Bundaberg and would like to know if there are any playgroups in the Bundaberg area. I have a one year old girl.

sandra

**LouMack** · 30-08-2005 10:40

Hi Sandra,
Just wondering if you had any success with finding a good playgroup?? My husband and I moved to Bundy in October last year - we have a 3 year old daughter and a 4mth old son. From my experience, there doesn't seem to be much going on here - it is difficult to find out about things too. Has this been your experience ??

cheers,
Louise

**3cherubs** · 30-08-2005 11:45

Hi louise,

I did find a few playgroups, i rang the Playgroup Association and found 2. But it is a bit difficult going with 2 kids under the age of 2, as you are with one and trying to chase the other. I found my daughter gravitated towards the slide and it was a bit too dangerous for her.
If you want any info on the playgroups i can send you the info...

sandra

arwen 2/2/04
rosie 12/06/05

**LouMack** · 30-08-2005 12:39

Sandra,
That would be good, thanks! I haven't taken the kids to playgroup before and honestly the whole exercise freaks me out a little. I know what you mean about looking after one while trying to keep an eye on the other. My eldest likes to go for the slides too and while she is 3 she is still extremely accident-prone! We don't have any family here so playgroups seem to be the only option to get out and interact with others.

Louise

Quinn 7/6/02
Cole 20/4/05

**3cherubs** · 30-08-2005 21:31

Hi,

There is one at 111 targo st ( Neighbourhood centre )called Hinkler playgroup, it is from 9 to 11.30, ask for Linda. The other one is at Bargara at Bargara Primary School(in a building out the back, near SES Building. It is at 9.30 - 12.00, ask for susan.
Hope this helps.

sandra

**lisa&boys** · 31-08-2005 09:28

Hi Guys!!

I live in Melbourne. But I just wanted to say hi as I grew up in Bundaberg I have been away for about 10 Yrs now. I am planning on going back soon to visit my family who i have living there still.

hugs

**LouMack** · 31-08-2005 10:09

Hi,
Thanks Sandra for those playgroup details I will look into those ones and hopefully one will be a good one.
Hello to you too "lisa&boys" - I think you are very lucky to have escaped Bundaberg! I am not too fond of it here and my husband and I are planning an eventual return to Brisbane. Have you found Melbourne to be a supportive place with regard to mothers groups etc.?

cheers,
Louise

**lisa&boys** · 01-09-2005 14:11

Hi Louise,
es sometimes I wish I could go back but its cause I miss the warmth of the Beach!!!!,lol

Melbourne life is great. Except not the friendships. To be ver honest, I find it really hard in making friends here for some reason everone i meet it takes ages to spark friendship up and it never lasts for long, really hard to explain online, sorta reminds me of that i am not worthy as very clicky. so i dont do playgroups anymore, as got sick of feeling the uncomfortable feeling.

so my house gets cleaned alot, i go for walks and have started to really enjoy my own company alot.....lonely existence really....

Hows that gorgeous weather up and beaches up there?!

hugs
Lisa

**LouMack** · 02-09-2005 10:14

Hi again Lisa,
That does sound extremely lonely!! I hope you have a supportive partner! I guess Melbourne is such a big city whereas I keep hearing that things are much more supportive in Brisbane which is not as big. I have (hopefully) finally found myself a playgroup to join here in Bundy. It turned out that the contact lady had her son in the special care unit at the hospital when I had my son in there too and we had chatted a few times. This place is so small!!! She seems really nice so hopefully the playgroup will be good. Otherwise I lead a pretty solitary lifestyle with the kids too. Live for the weekends as my husband is home and we might see friends who work through the week. The weather here has literally just turned close to perfect. It seemed to be as soon as spring hit yesterday. I have to say the beaches here are pretty neat - we were in Mackay previously and though the beaches there are nice too you risk fatal jellyfish stings if you go in the water!! Hope Melbourne's weather isn't treating you too harshly. My step-brother and his wife just moved to Melbourne last year after being in Hobart for three years so I think Melbourne has been a step up for them as far as weather conditions go! Take care and have a nice weekend!

cheers,
Louise

**dreami** · 07-07-2006 22:18

Just a quick hello

to those living in Bundaberg. This is my first time using this site tonight. I'm living in Bulli NSW & am considering moving to Bundy (Coonarr actually) in the coming months. PLEASE TELL ME SOMETHING POSITIVE about BUNDY :-) ?? I've only visited the area once & it looked great, seems to be adequate child care, playgyms, music classes & other social stuff for toddlers. I have a 2 1/2 year old daughter & another on the way due in Feb. I am considering joing a playgroup if I can find one close by. Would love to chat to other mums in the area if possible. I've also just been reading about the Bundaberg hospital / maternity situation & from what i've seen it has me very worried. Any positive's at all about the area would be greatly appreciated. The beachs look great, i'm hoping to be right by Coonarr Beach which is beautiful.