ABOUT US!

Babble Talks is the event for all new parents who are looking for something to stimulate their minds. We invite expert guest speakers to present a 20-minute talk, participate in a bit of interactive fun and games and then answer audience questions. It's an opportunity for you to flex those intellectual muscles for an hour and switch your focus - these talks are NOT about parenting!

How It All Started...
Babble Talks was founded in 2018, when Julian - youngest member of the Babble team - was four months old. Like many professional new mums, Ruth had jumped straight from a busy and demanding job into maternity leave and the world of babies, Although there were plenty of amazing activities on offer - from yoga to baby massage to classical music, cinema screenings and comedy - something was missing. What could she do to occupy the part of her mind that isn't required for remembering where your head, shoulders, knees and toes are? How could she get around the fact that once baby arrives, attending evening events is so much harder?

The answer: a daytime event where expert speakers present a topic to a room full of parents and babies in an accessible and engaging way! An opportunity to switch your focus, avoid the feeling of detachment from the rest of the world that comes with a new baby, and meet like-minded people, connecting over something other than baby milestones.

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​Ian, Ruth and Julian Bennett, founders of Babble Talks 

Ian Bennett is a musician with years of experience in running and hosting events - this audience is a little different but the principles are the same! He's also on a mission to make sure new dads are made to feel welcome at all baby activities.

​Ruth Bennett is Editorial Director in a children's publishing house. Whether it's inside a story or in real life, she's used to solving problems, exploring opportunities and asking, Why not?

Julian Bennett is an expert baby, with over eight months experience of ruling the Bennett household. He is considering giving himself a promotion to the even more demanding role of toddler sometime soon.