Just a reminder that the B&B group will run as usual over the school Easter hols. Although I can't make it next week, Laura (Abigail's mum) has kindly offered to stand in for me and will bring the milk etc.
The first swim meet at David Lloyd went really well yesterday. 14 mums came with their little ones. If you are registered with West Bridgford Bumps and Babies, you'll receive another email soon letting you know the date for the next swim meet. Please remember that you need to respond to that email and put your name on the guest list to attend (rather than just turn up on the day).
I think that there are still going to be one or two places available on the First Aid courses if anyone else is interested (I'm just waiting for confirmation from a couple of people).
A reminder that there won't be a meet up at Pizza Express on the Fri 2nd April (as it's Good Friday).
I've noticed that lots of you who have joined the group recently have expressed interest in a Sat morn meet up for Dads (on your registration form). It'd be great to get a Dads' group up and running. Lots of branches have really successful Dads' groups with monthly Sat morn meet ups, social evenings etc. Please could those who are interested have a chat with their husband/partner and see how they feel? We really need one Dad to volunteer to co ordinate this and then I think it would take off. Our NCT branch would offer lots of support and help. Please let me know if your husband/partner would be interested in getting involved.
A big welcome to all those who are new to the group. Please find attached a Welcome letter that explains more about the group and the other activities that we run.
Hope you all have a lovely Easter
Claire; [original article]
Friday 26 March 2010
West Bridgford Bumps and Babies
Welcome to the blog for our NCT Bumps & Babies group which is held in West Bridgford. The group has been set up to give new parents somewhere supportive and welcoming to meet in the later stages of pregnancy and during the first year with their baby.
The group is held in a meeting room in Rushcliffe Arena Leisure Centre. We have lots of soft blankets, toys and cushions on the floor for the babies and for the parents we have lots tea, coffee and chocolate biscuits! We also have NCT parenting info and books that you are welcome to borrow. Our NCT breast-feeding counsellor pops along to the group whenever she can to chat to parents and offer support. We also invite outside providers such as Baby massage, Baby music, Post-natal fitness etc to come along every few weeks to give a 20 min demo. This is to give new parents an idea of the other possible activities that they may enjoy with their new baby.
In addition to the weekly meet up every Thursday, we also meet for coffee in West Bridgford once a month. Pizza Express has kindly agreed to open their doors early at 10.30am on the first Friday of every month so we have the restaurant all to ourselves and take over with our pushchairs, babies and bumps! We have also just begun a monthly free swim and coffee meet up at David Lloyd in West Bridgford. We arrange First Aid courses for new parents and we hope to set up a monthly Saturday morning meet up for new dads.
The group has been running since the beginning of August last year. It has been lovely to see parents come along to the group in the later stages of pregnancy, get to know the venue and support each other in the last few weeks and then come again with their tiny new babies!
You would be so welcome to come along and join us. The group is open to all parents (you don’t have to be a member of the NCT). We would love to meet you and support you if we can.
If you would like to come along or have any questions then please contact us on wbbumpsandbabies@nct.org.uk
With very best wishes
Claire
The group is held in a meeting room in Rushcliffe Arena Leisure Centre. We have lots of soft blankets, toys and cushions on the floor for the babies and for the parents we have lots tea, coffee and chocolate biscuits! We also have NCT parenting info and books that you are welcome to borrow. Our NCT breast-feeding counsellor pops along to the group whenever she can to chat to parents and offer support. We also invite outside providers such as Baby massage, Baby music, Post-natal fitness etc to come along every few weeks to give a 20 min demo. This is to give new parents an idea of the other possible activities that they may enjoy with their new baby.
In addition to the weekly meet up every Thursday, we also meet for coffee in West Bridgford once a month. Pizza Express has kindly agreed to open their doors early at 10.30am on the first Friday of every month so we have the restaurant all to ourselves and take over with our pushchairs, babies and bumps! We have also just begun a monthly free swim and coffee meet up at David Lloyd in West Bridgford. We arrange First Aid courses for new parents and we hope to set up a monthly Saturday morning meet up for new dads.
The group has been running since the beginning of August last year. It has been lovely to see parents come along to the group in the later stages of pregnancy, get to know the venue and support each other in the last few weeks and then come again with their tiny new babies!
You would be so welcome to come along and join us. The group is open to all parents (you don’t have to be a member of the NCT). We would love to meet you and support you if we can.
If you would like to come along or have any questions then please contact us on wbbumpsandbabies@nct.org.uk
With very best wishes
Claire
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