Here is your friendly NCT Glossop Team! There are currently just 6 core members, together we organise everything: Nearly New Sales, Bumps & Babes groups, Antenatal Courses, Family Parties, Summer Carnival Tents, Baby First Aid Courses, Welcome to Parenthood Events... and so much more! We also have lots of other part-time helpers who volunteer at our groups and events.

Our aim is to make the experience of parenthood better for all mums & dads in Glossop & District.

If you would like to help us to achieve even more, why not get involved! We would love to have you on our team!

Rosie
Branch Co-Ordinator & Webmaster

"Hi, I'm Rosie - first time mum! I started going to Bumps and Babes as soon as my little one was born as I was new to the area and wanted to get to know other mums. When I heard that they needed someone to spruce up the website I jumped at the chance! It's great to be able to carry on using my skills from my previous job in my spare time, at the same time as being a stay-at-home mum.

When I heard that Kate was stepping down from Branch Co-Ordinator, I accidentally put my hand up to take over the role! I have a lot to learn but hopefully I can keep everything organised in the meantime. If you would like to help us out, there are so many different things you can do, so just get in touch and we can find a role to suit you!

Being part of NCT Glossop is great as I feel like I'm part of the community now. I've made lots of new friends, I get to help out at all of the events and go to meetings which are good fun too. I also help out at Bumps and Babes in Hadfield most weeks, so I hope to meet you there!"

Karen
Branch Treasurer & Antenatal Teacher

"Hi I’m Karen, mum of two beautiful girls.  I have been involved with the NCT since 2006 after the birth of my eldest daughter when I attended an early days baby course.  At the time the Glossop branch was dormant but over the months that followed a couple of us got together and revived the branch, it has been extremely rewarding to watch it grow into the successful team we have at present.

When I became a mum I gave up my career as a Chartered Accountant and retrained with the NCT to become an Antenatal Practitioner.  I run regular Antenatal Classes locally, a weekly Relax, Stretch & Breathe class and monthly active birth workshops.  I put my financial skills to good use as Branch Treasurer. I am also an active volunteer at our fund raising events and occasionally attend the bumps & babes sessions.

Being part of the NCT really has changed my life and helped me to get the best out of being a mum.  It has helped me to develop myself as a person, meet some amazing and inspiring women and also make some fantastic new friends.  It is great to help other new mums to enjoy their pregnancy, birth and early parenting experience, whilst giving something back to the local community."

Caroline
Branch Secretary & Coffee Morning Co-Ordinator

"Hi, I'm Caroline, mum to 2 gorgeous children.  I first connected with the NCT when I was made redundant from my old office job and became a stay at home mum in 2011.  I love to keep busy so was looking for a new adventure and thought what better way to fill my days than spend time with my baby girl whilst helping local mums and mums-to-be.

I started as a volunteer helping out at Bumps & Babes in Hadfield and very quickly became Coffee Morning Co-ordinator, Branch Secretary and Summer Carnival Co-ordinator.  Being a volunteer has helped me get to know what's on in my local area whilst meeting many new mums & mums-to-be and make many new friends, whilst my baby girl just loves playing with all her little friends while I make the tea.

Everyone at the NCT is so welcoming to everyone and it's a great team to be a part of.  You can always find me at Bumps & Babes in Glossop on a Thursday morning and I also regularly help out at Bumps & Babes in Hadfield on a Monday afternoon and also at Bumps, Babes & Beyond at Mr Clowns on a Friday morning and I'll also be helping out at local events too."

Emma-Rose 
Antenatal Educator

"Hello I'm Emma-Rose Student Antenatal Educator, hoping to be fully qualified in July 2013 .  I'm mummy to a little boy who's 3 in April and keeps me VERY busy, plus I am expecting another baby this summer!  Between being a stay at home mummy and my studies it leaves very little time for anything else, including my two home businesses.  Prior to becomming a mother I worked in the law & insurance, I was very unhappy and did not return to work after my 12 months maternity leave.  So when a friend told me about training to be an Antenatal Educator I couldn't believe my luck and was so excited, I knew immediately it was what I desperately wanted to do.  So I became an NCT member and embarked on the amazing training, meeting many inspiring and amazing people.  You may see me helping at Nearly New Sales, or other events.  I really look forward to meeting more parents and parents to be."

Emma
Baby First Aid Course Co-Ordinator & Volunteer

"Hello! I'm Emma and I'm a mum to three children! In the past with my other 2 children I never really went to baby groups.  However, since having my baby girl,  I feel I would like to meet new mums and babies whom I share something in common.

I decided to become a volunteer with the NCT and have since become the Baby First Aid Course Co-ordinator for the branch.  It's so much fun and interesting!  I also help to support other volunteers with  'Bumps and Babes' on Thursday mornings, where I can bring my daughter along to play with her little friends whilst I interact with mums-to-be, new mums and their families over coffee and a cake or two!  Its such a lovely environment.

Having been a mum three times, its nice to share experiences with other mums, dads and even grandparents within our community.

Behind the scenes, Glossop NCT is a warm friendly group and there is no pressure when being a volunteer.  You can help as little or as much as you like, as being a mum in itself is full time. I feel honoured to be part of a hardworking, dedicated team of volunteers who all want to support their local community. "

A big thank you to our previous team members who have now moved onto to other things!

Kate
Former Branch Co-ordinator

"I first joined the team in December 2007 after the birth of my first daughter as a Marketing Coordinator and then moved on to organisining the branches Nearly New Sales. In December 2009 as Alli Thomson stepped down from her position to move on to new opportunities, I became the Branch Coordinator and have spent the last 12 months continuing to develop the Sales and Party fundraising events, which is incoorporated into my primary focus of the growth and presence of the NCT in Glossop and how the charity can support local parents and their young families.

As a busy working Mum I am always grateful and welcome the input of ideas from other parents. I am encouraged by a supportive and dedicated team of volunteers and specialist workers who all have their own roles that can fit in with their own routine.

Collectively we aim to maintain and promote links with the Health Professionals from the PCT, Surestart Centres and local businesses so we can embed ourselves within the community. My main insentive for the voluntary work I do is to help make the area somewhere that is more family friendly and supports some of the key needs for new parents and the transition from pregnancy to the life changing experiences of parenthood. 

The team gets together regularly to discuss issues, make plans and organise events or activities where I chair most meetings. I also regularly attend the Bumps & Babes Coffee mornings the Branch runs, where I am happy to welcome and chat to those attending and have a sing song with the babies!"

Alli
Former Branch Secretary

"Hi, I'm Alli. I'm a mum of 2 and I live in Glossop. I originally joined the NCT through their antenatal and Early Days courses but quickly became involved with the Branch Team and took on the role of Branch Chair. With some fantastic support from the team we built up an active Branch in Glossop.

I became Branch Secretary at the end of 2009 and continue to help at our 'Mums2B' and 'Bumps and Babes' coffee mornings, Nearly New Sales and other fundraising events. I am also training to be a Breastfeeding Counsellor. Glossop NCT aim to offer friendship and support to parents-to-be and new parents in Glossop and surrounding areas as we are all mums of young children ourselves"

Siobhan
Former News-sheet Editor

"I'm Siobhan, first time mum to a baby boy. I started going to Bumps and Babes when he was 2 weeks old and have quickly become involved with the work of the NCT in the local area as I hate to sit around being bored - I found that I was able to get back on my feet quickly by trying to go along to as many groups and meet-ups as I could and have made lots of friends in the process. I have very recently taken on the roles of News-sheet Editor for the NCT. If you become a member of the NCT you will receive the news-sheet quarterly which will be full of interesting articles, recipes and NCT information."

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