The 1st Nottingham Birth Conference

Book your ticket for the 1st Nottingham Birth Conference on 6 March 2010 at Djanogly City Academy, Sherwood Rise, Nottingham, 09:00 - 17:00.

Speakers include Denis Walsh, Suzanne Colson, Mary Cronk and Mavis Kirkham - as well as local women and midwifery leaders. 

Tickets just £40 waged (including lunch). Special discount for the first 100 students or unwaged to just £20. To find out more or download a booking form go to www.nottinghamrcm.org.uk.

Please help to publicise this event by letting your friends and networks know. Hope to see you there.

The facebook event details for this event can be found here

A PDF of the event details can be downloaded here;

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Reminder - Top Tips for New Parents - help for our new newsletter editors

Pippa and Helen from Long Eaton Bumps and Babies have taken on the task of producing the Nottingham newsletter, Inform, and are looking forward to sending out their first issue early next year.

At Bumps and Babies yesterday Pippa appealed for parents' top tips. If you didn't manage to tell her yours, you can email it to her; [original article]

Long Eaton Bumps and Babies' Last Session of 2009

There was almost a party atmosphere at the last Bumps and Babies session of 2009. Caroline, who has helped Sue with running the group since July, has taken over the local Tiny Talk classes. She provided a sample Tiny Talk class to the mums and babies who came along today.


It's been a fantastic year which has seen the group grow from an idea to a successful and friendly group which meets every week in Long Eaton. We had a visit from the local Primary Care Trust who have been doing a review of maternity services and wanted some feedback. The results of their information-gathering so far and the form for feeding back to them is available here.

We've had demonstrations and talks from Tiny Talk, Jo Jingles, Water Babies and of course our pottery session with Sticky Fingers Parties.

Pottery can be collected from Sue's house next Tuesday, 22 December. Please email her, leave a comment on the blog or contact through Facebook if you need details or directions

Coming in 2010 - on 21 January, we have our Japanese session with Cocoro, learning about Japanese toys, clothing and food, and on 14 January a Baby Reflexology session with Hayley from Sole Nutrition.

We're also planning to encourage some more discussion across the group between more experienced and less experienced mums so that you can pass on and pick up tips on burning issues. You'll probably have your own ideas about what you'd like to discuss but weaning, vaccinations, sleep, spring to mind. Look out for the suggestions board next month.

And of course, since Sue and Catherine will be running NCT antenatal classes almost every month throughout 2010 there will be a lot more Bumps and Babies joining us!

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We'll see you back on Thursday 7 January, same time, same place.;[original article]

Bumps and Babies groups

Just a reminder that our Bumps and Babies groups are meeting tomorrow as they do each and every Thursday.

Please note that the next Bumps and Babies group ill be on 07 January 2010, after the Christmas break. Have a lovely Christmas.

The Long Eaton Group meets at St John's Church Hall which is on the corner of Canal Street and College Street in Long Eaton. Come along any time after 10am and stay until 12noon when we have to leave. Plenty of biscuits, tea, coffee and soft drinks and people to talk to. We ask for a £2 donation to help cover the costs of hiring the venue and refreshments.

The West Bridgford Group meets at Rushcliffe Arena from 1.30pm-3pm. Again drinks and biscuits and the chance to chat are on offer.

Come along and say hello - everyone with a young baby is welcome - it's especially nice if you're wanting to venture out for the first time and worried about how you will manage.; [original article]

Long Eaton Bumps and Babies 10 December 2009

This week Mandy and her colleague from Sticky Fingers Parties came to help the mums make some souvenirs and and Christmas presents. Babies' feet were painted and pressed onto pottery: baubles, mugs, coasters and photo frames.

 It was a mammoth operation which didn't always go smoothly and sometimes took several attempts to get the perfect print due to the wriggliness of babies.

There will undoubtedly be some beautiful presents under Christmas trees this year.

More pictures of the event can be found by clicking here.

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Beeston Bumps and Babies group

Another reminder that our Beeston Bumps and Babies are meeting tomorrow, Friday, as they do every week, between 1pm and 3pm at Denz Children's Indoor Playcentre, 31 Queens Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2FE.

You are welcome to come along.

The group is hosted by NCT antenatal teacher, Annabelle, who teaches in Beeston. There is no charge for children under 12 months to get into the play centre. You will need to buy your own drinks and cakes. Older babies are welcome.; [original article]

Antenatal Courses in January for babies due Feb and Mar

There are a few places remaining on some of our courses in January.

Calverton - 7 & 8 January - 1 place remaining
Cotgrave - 17 & 24 January - 2 places remaining
Cotgrave - 30 Jan & 6 Feb - 3 places remaining

Long Eaton and Beeston January courses are sold out.
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Bumps and Babies groups

Just a reminder that our Bumps and Babies groups are meeting tomorrow as they do each and every Thursday.

The Long Eaton Group meets at St John's Church Hall which is on the corner of Canal Street and College Street in Long Eaton. Come along any time after 10am and stay until 12noon when we have to leave. Plenty of biscuits, tea, coffee and soft drinks and people to talk to. We ask for a £2 donation to help cover the costs of hiring the venue and refreshments.

The West Bridgford Group meets at Rushcliffe Arena from 1.30pm-3pm. Again drinks and biscuits and the chance to chat are on offer.

Come along and say hello - everyone with a young baby is welcome - it's especially nice if you're wanting to venture out for the first time and worried about how you will manage.; [original article]

Reminder; your baby's foot print on a plate, mug or bauble

Just a reminder that on Thursday 10th December, Sticky Fingers will be coming to Long Eaton Bumps and Babies. You can get your baby's footprint put onto a plate, mug, tile, plaque or even a Christmas bauble. These make lovely Christmas presents or momentoes.

Prices start at £6.50 for a small bauble or tile including baby's name and date/age and decoration (hearts or stars) and rise to £13.50 for an oval plaque. For an extra £1 you can add an additional greeting.
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Have your say on maternity and newborn care

This is a reminder that the third of three public meetings in December to find out your views on maternity and newborn services covered by NHS Nottinghamshire County and NHS Nottingham City takes place on 07 December 2009 between 6pm and 8pm at Aspley Community and Training Centre, off Minver Crescent, Nottingham, NG8 6PN.

To book your place and to flag any accessibility needs or translation requirements for the meetings, please contact 01623 673239 or email wendy.tomlinson@nottspct.nhs.uk

You can also download the pdf review file by clicking here.

www.nottinghamcity.nhs.uk
www.nottspct.nhs.uk
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Beeston Bumps and Babies group

Another reminder that our Beeston Bumps and Babies are meeting tomorrow, Friday, as they do every week, between 1pm and 3pm at Denz Children's Indoor Playcentre, 31 Queens Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2FE.

You are welcome to come along.

The group is hosted by NCT antenatal teacher, Annabelle, who teaches in Beeston. There is no charge for children under 12 months to get into the play centre. You will need to buy your own drinks and cakes. Older babies are welcome.; [original article]

Bumps and Babies groups

Just a reminder that our Bumps and Babies groups are meeting tomorrow as they do each and every Thursday.

The Long Eaton Group meets at St John's Church Hall which is on the corner of Canal Street and College Street in Long Eaton. Come along any time after 10am and stay until 12noon when we have to leave. Plenty of biscuits, tea, coffee and soft drinks and people to talk to. We ask for a £2 donation to help cover the costs of hiring the venue and refreshments.

The West Bridgford Group meets at Rushcliffe Arena from 1.30pm-3pm. Again drinks and biscuits and the chance to chat are on offer.

Come along and say hello - everyone with a young baby is welcome - it's especially nice if you're wanting to venture out for the first time and worried about how you will manage.; [original article]

NCT Winter Draw 2009

DO YOU WANT TO WIN £5000 IN OUR ANNUAL WINTER DRAW???

The NCT's annual prize draw brings you the opportunity to win some fabulous prizes. We have teamed up with some fantastic companies to give you the most exciting prizes ever!

Prizes this year are as follows;

First prize - £5000 CASH PRIZE donated by LifeSearch

Second prize - Family holiday for 6 at Centre Parcs
(Break cannot be taken in any school holiday periods - please contact Jessica Pearce on 01623 821723 for more information.
Midweek break = 4 nights, weekend break = 3 nights.
Family of up to 6 people (must contain at least 1 adult).
The break should be taken before 1st December 2010 and is subject to availability. You should also note that our normal terms and conditions of booking apply and that the prize is as stated and is not negotiable or transferable, nor can any cash alternative be offered.)

Third Price - £500 Nursery Furniture Vouchers from ASpace
Valid for use for any range of ASpace nursery furniture.

Fourth Prize - Top of the range MICRALITE Toro stroller
Toro by Micralite - complete with Winter Warmer Liner and the All Terrain Kit wheels.

Tickets can be purchased by contacting the NCT by email, by telephoning 020 8752 2371 or from local NCT events.

The draw takes place on 18 December 2009 and any sellers need to ensure that the stubs and payment are back with the NCT in London by 14 December or they will be omitted from the draw; [original article]