Nappy Bank

We are in the process of setting up a branch nappy bank for local parents to hire a set of nappies to try. More information will be posted on this page by the end of March.; [original article]

Swish Update

Our Swish on the 24th February 2012 at Chilwel Road Methodist church is getting close and we have some exciting raffle prizes for the raffle Two child tickets for White Post Farm, Two tickets to see Death by Fatal Murder at the Theatre Royal, A personal training session with fitness instructor Tim Taylor, Two Baby Yoga sessions with Mamma Baby Bliss, A Pedicure from 107 Health and Beauty and many others.

We are also happy to welcome Emma from Proto-Col, Alex at Phoenix Cards and Jenny from Flutterbye Baby Yoga who will be on hand to talk to you about their exciting products.
The Swish starts between 6:30 and 7:30pm when you are asked to drop off your items to our willing volunteers. At 7:45pm you are invited to browses the items available to be swapped and at 8pm the Swish will begin. Then it’s time to exchange your items for your tokens as you leave.

There will also be plenty of tea, coffee and cakes on sale.

Tickets are available from Long Eaton and Beeston Bumps, Babies and Beyond Co-ordinators , Deborah at Baby Café or by email nctnottingham@yahoo.com.

Looking forward to seeing you there

Claire

NCT launches Young Mums' Bumps and Babies in Stapleford

We're delighted to announce the launch of our new NCT Young Mums' Bumps and Babies group which will be starting in Stapleford on Friday 10 February 2012.

The group will meet at Stapleford Health Centre, in the room which is used as the weighing-in clinic so should be familiar and easy to find for the mums.

Keira will be hosting the group where young mums will be able to meet up and have a drink and biscuit between 10am and 12noon every Friday.

For more information, please contact Keira on 07890 326993.

NCT Antenatal Refresher and Postnatal Course Availability

We have availability on the following courses coming up during March. Booking is essential for NCT courses which are led by experienced facilitators, unlike our Bumps & Babies groups which are "drop-in".

Antenatal refresher - for parents expecting their second or subsequent child

You can read more about antenatal refresher courses and what they cover on the NCT website.

Venue: Bramcote Memorial Hall, Church Street, Bramcote, Nottingham, NG9 3HD
10am - 4pm
Saturday 31 March 2012

Book here

Early Days Course (for babies born in Late November, December and January)

A course to help you explore different approaches to parenting. Read more.

Venue: St John's Church Hall,, Canal Street , Long Eaton, NG10 4GA
Wednesday afternoons, 1pm - 2.30pm (6 sessions)
14 March - 25 April 2012

Book here

You can also book by calling Claire Thorpe on 0844 2436875 or by email