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This magazine is produced by volunteers in their own homes and is copyright of NCT 2016.

Editorial copy: Susanna Dale-Simmonds & Eleanor Wheeler

Advertising: Julie Cleary

Proofreading: Kate Cameron & Erica Harris

Design*: Susanna Dale-Simmonds & Eleanor Wheeler

*we are looking for a new volunteer for the design role.

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

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

15 Branch Diary

16 Parent Support Services

36 Childrens' Centre Timetables

51 Advertising Information

Regular Articles

08 Busy Fingers Craft Page

12 Dads' Column

18 Introducing... Our Playgroups

22 Bake-off: Mince Pies

24 Volunteer Okey Cokey

34 Meet a Committee Member

39 Breastfeeding Support

40 Health: My Vasectomy Diary

42 Birth Story: Dad's Perspective

48 NCT News in Brief

Features

11 Family-Friendly Resolutions

20 Seasonal Raffle

26 Charity with Children at Christmas

29 When You Don't Feel Like You're

Supposed to Feel

30 Movember Special

44 Guest Column - Bridging

Professional Divides in

Maternity Services

46 November Nearly New Sale

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