What is Nakayoshi Kai?

What is Nakayoshi Kai?

The Japanese Friendship Group Nakayoshi Kai. In the autumn of 1990 Nakayoshi Kai was founded by Ms. Kay Laurie and other Japanese mothers in Finchley, where the majority of the Japanese community lived. At that time, Kay worked for the National Child Birth Trust. The aim of setting up Nakayoshi Kai was to help Japanese parents and expectant mothers to "enjoy their lives in Britain." Over the last 30 years the activities of Nakayoshi Kai have constantly been changing and developing. Through the ideas of our members we want to continue this development, so we are always happy to hear any suggestions you may have to improve our friendship group.
 

Nakayoshi Kai's network is steadily expanding from central London to the surrounding suburbs; with also an increasing number of international couples among our membership and our group helps to keep their children in touch with Japanese culture. 
 
Although there are no trained staff or offices, Nakayoshi Kai is entirely run by volunteers, whom are all bringing up children. The work of organising the group is shared through members kindly offering to give up a little of their time. Through volunteering many families have formed firm lasting friendships. At Nakayoshi Kai we always encourage parents not to think, 'I cannot do anything because I have a baby' but to think, 'Yes, I can do this because I have a baby’.
 

How to become part of Nakayoshi-Kai

All activities and groups are open to members only.There is an annual membership fee of ￡15 per family. We also have a trial once where you will be able to attend the various groups before becoming a member. Charges apply to each group or activities in addition to the annual membership fee. 

Playgroups for all

Drop-in groups. Due to transport strikes, extreme weather, terror attacks or unforeseen circumstances the groups may get cancelled. 

1. Baby and Toddler group (Central London)

CALTHORPE PROJECT (258-274 Grays Inn Road, WC1X 8LH)
4th Wednesday of every month, 10.00-12.00

For under 5’s

￡3 for members,  ￡8 for trial 

 
 

 

Playgroups for registered members only

To attend the below groups, you need to be a member as well as being registered to each group.

1. Morning Activity MA (North London)

Baptist Church, 609 High Road, North Finchley, N12 0DZ
Every Friday morning 10:30-12:30
￡8 per month
For toddlers from 18 months-3 year olds (younger siblings are also welcome)

Registered members for this group is currently full, please apply to be on the waiting list.

2. After School Club (Highgate)

Jacksons Lane

269a Archway Road, London N6 5AA

Fortnightly Thursday 16:00-17:30
Price upon request
For 3‐12years old (younger siblings are also welcome)

Registered members for this group is currently full, please apply to be on the waiting list.




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