The branch team would like to thank all those who helped to make our Nearly New Sale at the end of March a success. After many people's hard work, we raised money for the branch (and money for our sellers), kept stuff out of landfill, gave our buyers bargains, and passed on the charity donations to local families in need - brilliant!

We're excited that the first issue of our relaunched newsletter (smallTalk) is now printed! This is free to all members and includes details about the branch team, what's going on the local area for families and children, as well as a range of articles and advertisements.

Please take a look at the links under 'In this section' over on the right of this page - they tell you all about the branch's regular groups, events we hold throughout the year, services we can offer to new mums and mums-to-be and advertising opportunities.

You do not have to be a member of the NCT in order to come to the groups, events, use the helplines, take advantage of the services on offer or to help us fundraise so we invite you to join in, have fun and meet other parents and parents-to-be.

Branches are led by volunteers and offer local parents and parents-to-be invaluable support, services and NCT events, to help them get the most out of their new roles. By contacting your local NCT Branch you will find out about:

• Support networks for parents - NCT Branches support you before, during and after your baby arrives; Whether or not you attend NCT antenatal or postnatal courses in your area, there'll be NCT volunteers who offer you opportunities to meet up and make friends and share experiences at coffee mornings, bumps and babies sessions and other support groups.
• NCT Nearly New Sales -the cost of kitting out your baby or toddler can run into thousands. NCT Nearly New Sales are the perfect solution - top-quality baby and children's clothes and equipment at bargain prices straight from their loving owners.
• NCT volunteering opportunities - have fun helping with NCT branch activities, use your skills to support local parents and meet new people from your community.
• Local NCT social and fundraising events - giving you the chance to meet other parents while supporting your local branch and the wider NCT

Branches are the local FACE of NCT - "Fun, Accessible, Caring and Encouraging" - They aim to reflect these values in their local community, so do join in!

Find out how to get involved with your local NCT Branch and what's going on by contacting us using the details on this page.