English Speaking Playgroups in the Florence and Surrounding Areas
“Duomo Playgroup” We meet on Tuesdays from 10-12 at the Bottega dei Ragazzi, located at Piazza Santissima Annunziata (at the corner near the gelateria). For more information contact Rebecca rebecca.l.hamblin@gmail.com and Kim yogafairies@yahoo.com.au
“Playgroup Della Carra ” We meet Wed. from 16.30 – 18.30. via della carra 2 on the corner of via ponte alle mosse area porta al prato / San Jacopino. For more information contact Nicole at mmorfea@alice.it
“ San Frediano Area Playgroup” Ludoteca Mondolfiera Via dell’Anconella, 3 . They are open for children under 6 years old in the afternoons on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4pm-7pm. Still looking for a contact for this group, email infotiscali@firenzemoms4moms.net
“ La Carozza Hans playgroup ” Isolotto Area Via Canova. We meet on Tuesdays at 10:00am *note you must bring an id card info, Still looking for a contact for this group, email infotiscali@firenzemoms4moms.net
“Coffee & Chaos ” We meet Thursdays 10am-12noon. Drop in any time. No need to register. Chiesa Evangelica Metodista (Methodist Church) Via de’ Benci, 9 Firenze. Between / Tra Santa Croce & Ponte alle Grazie For more information contact Alison at awalker @ chiesavaldese.org
Playgroup in La Spezia
Come for a coffee and a chat.
Meeting place: It changes all the time so please contact to find out where.
We meet most Fridays at 10am
I will prepare colouring in sheets for the kids, but BYO crayons! I have prepared some information on Bilingualism, and some English/Italian music CD’s for you families. People just need to email to confirm Contact information: Lynda Maree Hawthorn lmhawthorn @ hotmail.com
Tiddlywinks (International Playgroup) in Lucca
Meets twice a week – Tues afternoon 4-6pm, Thursday morning 10-12pm. We meet in the centre of Lucca in the Circoscrizione room in Piazza San Gregorio 4. During the summer we also meet in the Valmigli Park just outside the walls behind Piazza San Frediano, and we also organise activities/outings in the Lucca area.. www.saperi.net/tiddlywinks for more information and details of activities coming up. Contact information: Zara Nelson
zara @ angelic.com
Children’s Lending Library of Florence
Our English Library is a non-profit, volunteer-run Association, that is stocked by donations. Our collection of books cover the ages of toddlers through to around 16 years of age.
Playgroups at Your Local Parks
If you are planning a playgroup at your local park let us know to post it.
