We're launching antenatal refresher classes in Long Eaton this summer for parents who are expecting their second or subsequent child.
The antenatal course lasts just one day and covers:
· Current birth and early parenthood matters
· Discussing your past birth experiences
· Integrating you baby into family life
· Sibling rivalry
· Your wishes and hopes for this pregnancy
Classes will be held on the following dates:
Friday 6 August - 10am to 4pm
Friday 17 September - 10am to 4pm
Friday 19 November - 10am to 4pm
Friday 14 January - 10am to 4pm
The cost is £60.80 per couple. Concessions giving discounts of up to 90% are available - more information is here but please ask if you need clarification.
Antenatal refresher courses are also available in Calverton on
Friday 25 June
Friday 22 October
Information about these and other antenatal courses offered across Nottingham are available from Claire Thorpe, email bookings6b@nct.org.uk or phone 0844 2436875
Thursday, 20 May 2010
Monday, 17 May 2010
NCT Stars Awards 2010
Nottingham branch were thrilled to be nominated for the 2010 NCT Stars Awards in the category of Communication.
The nomination was made because of the overhaul in our methods of communicating to our local members, and other local mums and dads.
- our newly-launched newsletter, which aims to 'keep it local' - the editors visit our Bumps and Babies groups to find hints and tips, and gather material for the newsletter.
- our blogs, those of the branch as a whole and the blogs for our various Bumps and Babies groups - Long Eaton, Beeston and West Bridgford. These automatically feed through to
- our Facebook page which also holds our event diary and
- our Twitter account
All of these contain links to the Nottingham section of the NCT website, which gives even more information about the branch including our antenatal classes, Bumps and Babies, Nearly New Sales and breastfeeding help.
All of the above give members and anyone else who is interested a variety of ways to find out what's happening in Nottingham.
Unfortunately we didn't win but we were delighted to be shortlisted.
If you'd like to join our almost-award-winning team and help us improve our services over the next year, please get in touch.
The nomination was made because of the overhaul in our methods of communicating to our local members, and other local mums and dads.
- our newly-launched newsletter, which aims to 'keep it local' - the editors visit our Bumps and Babies groups to find hints and tips, and gather material for the newsletter.
- our blogs, those of the branch as a whole and the blogs for our various Bumps and Babies groups - Long Eaton, Beeston and West Bridgford. These automatically feed through to
- our Facebook page which also holds our event diary and
- our Twitter account
All of these contain links to the Nottingham section of the NCT website, which gives even more information about the branch including our antenatal classes, Bumps and Babies, Nearly New Sales and breastfeeding help.
All of the above give members and anyone else who is interested a variety of ways to find out what's happening in Nottingham.
Unfortunately we didn't win but we were delighted to be shortlisted.
If you'd like to join our almost-award-winning team and help us improve our services over the next year, please get in touch.
Wednesday, 12 May 2010
Swishing - a fine time had by all
On Tuesday evening a number of women made their way to Long Eaton, bringing with them clothes carriers, plastic bags and posh carrier bags.
In these bags they had their wardrobe mistakes and favourite outgrown items - a silk linen dress from Jaegar, shoes from New Look, an evening dress last worn at a 40th birthday party, etc.
On arrival they were offered a glass of fizz and shown to a room of rails where they hung their clothing. Jewellery, handbags and scarves were put out on a large display table.
Over the course of the evening everyone had chance to try on whatever they fancied, and if they didn't like it, to put it back on the rail and try something else. The atmosphere was great with people chatting and socialising.
Drinks were topped up and nibbles passed around and at the end of the evening, everyone went home with at least a couple of new-to-them items (some items were brand new with tags!). Leftover clothes were donated to charity if the original owners didn't want to take them back.
It was a lot of fun and an easy way to raise some money (about £40 on donations at the door) as well as being great for the environment by recycling fashion items. Not to mention grabbing a bargain.
If you would like to organise a Swish to raise money for the NCT please contact us to find out more. We have rails that you can borrow to help display the clothing and can help with invitations and publicity.
In these bags they had their wardrobe mistakes and favourite outgrown items - a silk linen dress from Jaegar, shoes from New Look, an evening dress last worn at a 40th birthday party, etc.
On arrival they were offered a glass of fizz and shown to a room of rails where they hung their clothing. Jewellery, handbags and scarves were put out on a large display table.
Over the course of the evening everyone had chance to try on whatever they fancied, and if they didn't like it, to put it back on the rail and try something else. The atmosphere was great with people chatting and socialising.
Drinks were topped up and nibbles passed around and at the end of the evening, everyone went home with at least a couple of new-to-them items (some items were brand new with tags!). Leftover clothes were donated to charity if the original owners didn't want to take them back.
It was a lot of fun and an easy way to raise some money (about £40 on donations at the door) as well as being great for the environment by recycling fashion items. Not to mention grabbing a bargain.
If you would like to organise a Swish to raise money for the NCT please contact us to find out more. We have rails that you can borrow to help display the clothing and can help with invitations and publicity.
Thursday, 6 May 2010
Amber Valley NCT Nearly New Sale
Date Saturday 8th May 2010
Opening times 11 - 12.30
Venue Belper Community Hall, Bridge Street, Belper (behind the library)
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Summary Good quality baby/children's clothers, indoor and outdoor toys, nursery equipment and maternity wear....all at bargain prices.
Email ambervalleynct@googlemail.com or call 0844 243 6029 to register to sell or to offer to help.
NCT members get in 15 minutes before the advertised start time, bring your membership card.
Contact
Jenny Lesley
Email: ambervalleynct@googlemail.com
Telephone: 0844 243 6029
Tuesday, 27 April 2010
Forthcoming antenatal courses in Nottingham
Long Eaton Antenatal Courses
Thursday evenings - 6 May to 24 June 2010 - Places available
Saturday mornings - 8 May to 29 May 2010 - Fully booked
Cotgrave Antenatal Courses
Sundays, intensive - 16 and 23 May 2010 - Fully booked
Saturdays, intensive - 5 and 12 June 2010 - Places available
Beeston Antenatal Courses
Saturday afternoons - 5 June to 17 July 2010 - Places available
Wednesday evenings - 9 June to 28 July 2010 - Fully booked
Course prices vary from £97.20 to £152.80. Please check the NCT website for more information about each course.
Reduced price options
Thursday evenings - 6 May to 24 June 2010 - Places available
Saturday mornings - 8 May to 29 May 2010 - Fully booked
Cotgrave Antenatal Courses
Sundays, intensive - 16 and 23 May 2010 - Fully booked
Saturdays, intensive - 5 and 12 June 2010 - Places available
Beeston Antenatal Courses
Saturday afternoons - 5 June to 17 July 2010 - Places available
Wednesday evenings - 9 June to 28 July 2010 - Fully booked
Course prices vary from £97.20 to £152.80. Please check the NCT website for more information about each course.
Reduced price options
We would like to make sure every parent can benefit from our courses. We therefore have lower prices for parents on lower incomes or in receipt of certain benefits. These concessions vary, from small discounts of 5% to a maximum reduction of 90% off the full course fee.
Please ask the booking administrator for more details. She will be delighted to help you. ; [original article]
Thursday, 15 April 2010
Nearby Nearly New Sales this weekend and next
If you're looking for good quality bargains for your baby, you could do worse than checking out this weekend's NCT Nearly New Sales in Worksop and Chellaston.
Worksop
Date: Saturday 17th April
Opening times: 10am-12pm
Venue: Chellaston Foundation School and Technology College, Swarkestone Road, Chellaston, Derby
Chellaston
Date: Saturday 17th April
Opening times: 10am-12pm
Venue: Chellaston Foundation School and Technology College, Swarkestone Road, Chellaston, Derby
Next weekend is Loughborough's sale
Date: Saturday 24th April 2010
Opening times: 10.30 - 12.30
Venue: Burleigh Community College, Loughborough, LE11 4SQ (main hall and gymnasium) GATE 4
; [original article]
Worksop
Date: Saturday 17th April
Opening times: 10am-12pm
Venue: Chellaston Foundation School and Technology College, Swarkestone Road, Chellaston, Derby
Chellaston
Date: Saturday 17th April
Opening times: 10am-12pm
Venue: Chellaston Foundation School and Technology College, Swarkestone Road, Chellaston, Derby
Next weekend is Loughborough's sale
Date: Saturday 24th April 2010
Opening times: 10.30 - 12.30
Venue: Burleigh Community College, Loughborough, LE11 4SQ (main hall and gymnasium) GATE 4
; [original article]
Monday, 12 April 2010
Cotgrave - Antenatal Class places available
We've had a huge demand for classes recently on the West Bridgford side of town and as a result are running the following courses:
15 April - Eight Thursday evening sessions - £152.80* - 4 places available
17 April - Two consecutive Saturdays - SOLD OUT
18 April - Two consecutive Sundays - £127* - 4 places available
*Discounts of up to 90% are available on courses as NCT standard policy. More information is available here.
If you have been looking for a class or have a friend who is looking and would like to join either of the courses with spaces, please contact Claire Thorpe, our bookings co-ordinator on bookings6b@nct.org.uk or 0844 2436875. Alternatively, please complete the request form on the NCT website which you can reach by clicking on the course dates above.; [original article]
15 April - Eight Thursday evening sessions - £152.80* - 4 places available
17 April - Two consecutive Saturdays - SOLD OUT
18 April - Two consecutive Sundays - £127* - 4 places available
*Discounts of up to 90% are available on courses as NCT standard policy. More information is available here.
If you have been looking for a class or have a friend who is looking and would like to join either of the courses with spaces, please contact Claire Thorpe, our bookings co-ordinator on bookings6b@nct.org.uk or 0844 2436875. Alternatively, please complete the request form on the NCT website which you can reach by clicking on the course dates above.; [original article]
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