We are so glad you found us.

Maida Vale Mums @ pad recWe are a voluntary group of local mums who felt a need to get together on a regular basis, for support, information and friendship!

The group has grown and grown with more than 1,000 local mums reading our website and emails each week! We have weekly organised meetups and ad hoc meetings in the park.

If you have an idea of something you would like to see in Maida Vale, let us know and we can help you get it going!

And if you are thinking of moving to Maida Vale, well, it’s a wonderful place to have a young family. See you in Pad Rec!

What’s on this site?

There is a TON of information for parents-to-be, new parents and new-to-Maida-Vale mums, dads and carers on this site. You will find local info you need including emergency numbers and more. Dig into our listings of classes for mums only, mums and babies, classes for toddlers, and drop-ins – there are some NEW ones and updates, so if you haven’t checked them out in awhile, please have a look. Don’t forget to check out local special discounts for MVMs. Enjoy!

We make stuff happen in W9!

  • Book Clubs
  • First Aid Classes
  • Babysitting Groups
  • Bilingual Play Groups
  • Picnics
  • Christmas Fairs
  • Holiday Parties
  • Soft Play Groups
  • Coffee Mornings

… and much more!

Come on out!

Simply join our Facebook group or our email list and start coming to our relaxed meetups in the park or at one of our weekly coffee mornings. Join the newsletter and receive the details!  Once you know a few faces in the neighbourhood, it makes a huge difference. So come on out!

Want to help build a better community?

We are always looking for local mums who want to give us a hand with this lively group.  If you want to be a meet up point person or help with the newsletter – let us know!