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Welcome to the Staines, Ashford and Egham Branch of the NCT

Our active, friendly NCT branch covers Staines, Ashford, Egham, Stanwell, Wraysbury, Englefield Green & Virginia Waters (postcode areas TW15, TW18, TW19, TW20 & GU25)

• We exist to make the transition into parenthood as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
• We offer a wide range of support, information and opportunities to meet other local parents.
• We want to offer you the services you most need, backed up by the national resources of the NCT. If there is something you feel we should be offering you, let us know.

Local information Factsheet
A factsheet containing useful local information has been compiled by our branch committee and members.

Containing information such as where to find maternity wear, baby & child friendly activities, pregnancy/post natal exercise classes and parent & baby rooms, it's a really helpful guide for expectanct mums, new mums as well as those with older children.

To download the factsheet, scroll to the bottom of this page and click on the PDF document.

Disclaimer: The list has been compiled by members’ comments, it does not represent an endorsement from the NCT.

Antenatal Courses

Our antenatal courses are led by locally-based NCT-trained specialist workers, offering informative support as you prepare for the birth. Discounted rates are available for those on low incomes. Book early to avoid disappointment! Check the website for course details, email Gail at bookings4e@nct.org.uk  or call 0844 243 6924 for details and availability.

Bumps and Babes

A popular weekly coffee morning for Mums-to-be and Parents with young babies. It is held on Fridays at The Youth Hall, behind Staines Congregational Church, Staines, from 10:00 – 11.30am.  Come and meet other expectant & new parents in your area.

For more information take a look at the B&B webpage click here

NCTeenies

A lively Parent/Carer & Toddler group for children upto the age of 5 or 6, with organised activities, plenty of toys and singing at the end!  It is held every Monday morning, 9:45 - 11:30am at The Youth Hall, behind Staines Congregational Church, Staines.

For more information take a look at the NCTeenies webpage click here

Nearly New Sales

Our most popular events and the place to buy baby equipment, toys, clothes and maternity wear.

For information on the next sale take a look at the website, email Lizanne on sae.nctsales@hotmail.co.uk,  or call 0844 243 6279 option 2.

Home Birth Support

If you are thinking of having a home birth, there is a nearby Home Birth Support Group, which runs monthly meetings.

Call 01932 567244 /234720 for further information.

Valley Cushion Hire

The Valley Cushion is a scientifically designed cushion to relieve perineal pain after giving birth. Valley Cushions are available to hire for £15 for five days and £2 for additional consecutive days. If you would like further information or are interested in hiring the cushion.

Contact Lorna on 0844 243 6279 option 5

Quarterly Newsletter

We produce a newsletter which is distributed to all of our members each quarter. It contains relevant and interesting articles relating to pregnancy and childcare, together with being a source of reference for children’s activities in the area.

Newsletter Editor: Jennie (jennie_conway@hotmail.com)

Newsletter Advertising: Paula (sae.nct@hotmail.co.uk)

 

If you would like to contact us for any other reason please call 0844 243 6279 or email sae.nct@hotmail.co.uk

Join our Yahoo Group, visit our Facebook Page - where you can swap ideas and questions with other local parents, learn about the best places to go with your new baby or even just ask if anyone knows a good plumber! Follow us on Twitter for the latest information about whats-on.

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Notices

Branch Run Group Dates 

August 2010 - NCTeenies SUMMER BREAK

Friday 3^rd September 2010 - First Bumps & Babes session after Summer break

Monday 6^th September 2010 - First NCTeenies session after Summer break

Friday 17^th December 2010 - LAST Bumps & Babes session before Christmas break

Monday 20^th December 2010 - LAST NCTeenies session before Christmas break

Friday 24^th & Friday 31st December - Bumps & Babes CHRISTMAS BREAK

Monday 27^th December & Monday 3^rd January 2011 - NCTeenies CHRISTMAS BREAK

Friday 7^th January 2011 - First Bumps & Babes session of the New Year 

Monday 10^th January 2011 - First NCTeenies session of the New Year.

Future Events

Nearly New Sale

Our next Nearly New Sale will take place at Egham Leisure Centre on Saturday 25^th September 2010

Contacts

Branch Information Line - 0844 243 6279 or sae.nct@hotmail.co.uk

Antenatal class bookings - 0844 243 6924 or bookings4E@nct.org.uk

Postnatal Support Coordinator - Emily Revie - 01784 435523 or emily@reviefamily.com

Publicity - Kathye King -  0844 243 6279 (Option 3) or sae.nct@hotmail.co.uk

Membership Secretary - Emma Cork -  0844 243 6279 (Option 4)or email SAEMembership@nct.org.uk