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This magazine is produced by volunteers in their own homes and is copyright of NCT 2017.

Editor*: Eleanor Wheeler

Editorial copy: Eleanor Wheeler

Advertising: Julie Cleary

Proofreading: Kate Cameron, Julie Cleary & Erica Harris

Design: Eleanor Wheeler

*we are looking for a new volunteer to help with this role.

The information in this magazine is for use only in connection with NCT activities and may not be used for any commercial purpose.

The views and opinions expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the National Childbirth Trust. The information contained in this magazine should not be reproduced without the Editor's consent in writing.

Information and Groups

07 Intro to NCT Beckenham & Borders

14 Branch Diary

18 Parent Support Services

35 Childrens' Centre Timetables

50 Advertising Information

Regular Features

08 Bake-Off: Campfire Cooking

10 Ideas: Getting Out There

12 Con's Column: Get' em Outside

16 Introducing... Home Birth Support

20 Craft: Getting Stick-y

22 Volunteer Okey Cokey

24 Mental Health: Let Mother Nature

be Mother Nurture

28 Guest Column: What is Nature Play?

32 Meet a Committee Member

36 Breastfeeding Support: Laid-Back

Feeding

38 Bromley Maternity Voices

40 Birth Story

43 Dates for Your Diaries

49 NCT News in Brief

Theme Features

27 Paddling & Splash Play Listing

30 Outdoor Play Groups Listing

42 A Journey Into Forest School

45 Beach Day Trips Listing

46 Babywearing: Hands Free and Happy!

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