The story begins with Alysha, a mum of two young adventurous boys, a toddler girl and another on the way! Here is her account of how it all began - "The idea came to life when I was pregnant with my third baby and navigating the next steps after being laid off. This experience fuelled my passion for creating something meaningful for families like mine. Living in such a vibrant area with an active family community, I noticed there wasn’t a central place where parents could easily find all the amazing activities, events and resources happening hyper- locally. And so, Hello Kingston Kids was born—a specialised hub created by parents, for parents, connecting families with everything our community has to offer. Soon after... Hello Wimbledon Kids was created!"

"In the spring of 2024, a chance meeting at a local playground turned into something so much more. That’s where I met Alana, a fellow expat and mum with kids the same age. Alana moved to the UK in 2019 and to Kingston in early 2024. She was already a fan the Hello pages and, like me, passionate about building connections for local families. We hit it off immediately and decided to join forces!"

 

Now, the dynamic duo, spend their time running Hello Kingston Kids and developing our umbrella company, The Local Kids Network. Watch this space as they have big plans to expand in the near future! 

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Fast forward to April 2025, and I entered the mix! My name is Cayley and I'm a local Wimbledon Mum, currently on maternity leave with my little boy. I am a special needs educator at a local school, a proud South African ex-pat and self-proclaimed foodie! I discovered the importance of my local community when I had my baby boy. When you don't have the help of grandparents/family close by, it's vital that you build your own support system to keep sane! That's why I am so excited to take Hello Wimbledon Kids and run with it. My aim is to create a comprehensive resource for the community and help out other parents who like me turn to the community for support while raising kids.

We’re so excited to share this journey with you and can’t wait to bring more connection, specialised resources, and fun to families in Wimbledon and beyond. Stay tuned—this is just the beginning! 🖤

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