Nationally, the Big . . . → Read More: The Big Push]]> Did you know that new mothers are 300% more likely to suffer from depression than at any other time in their life? Postnatal depression can happen to anyone but we know that your risk of suffering is reduced when you receive the right support in the early days of life with your new baby.

Nationally, the Big Push is aiming to raise £40,000 towards training for 100 postnatal leaders who will reach 82,000 new mums every year, making the early years of parenthood a positive experience for parents everywhere.

We hope that Biggleswade, Sandy and District NCT branch can help to make a difference by contributing to this fundraising through our own Big Push Event.

The Big Push is a sponsored walk taking place on Saturday 26 May 2012.

Meet at 10:30am at Danish Camp, Willington.
A 3 mile walk followed by lunch.

Entry: £5 per participant, £8 per family, under 12s free.

We will walk, toddle, scoot, sling and push buggies together on a circular route starting and finishing at Danish Camp, where we will enjoy a well-earned lunch after the walk.

To register use the forms below. For more information contact Lucy on 07799 062036 or bigpush@biggleswade-nct.org.uk.

Big Push Registration Form

Big Push Sponsorship Form

Saturday 21 April 2012 2:15pm-3:30pm (2:00pm for NCT members, with a valid membership card) at Stratton Upper School, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8JB (map).

£1 admission (in aid of NCT charity).

Cheques can no longer be accepted but we are able to accept most major credit and debit cards (there will . . . → Read More: Spring Nearly New Sale]]> Our Spring Nearly New Sale will be on:

Saturday 21 April 2012
2:15pm-3:30pm (2:00pm for NCT members, with a valid membership card)
at Stratton Upper School, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8JB (map).

£1 admission (in aid of NCT charity).

Cheques can no longer be accepted but we are able to accept most major credit and debit cards (there will be a 50p surcharge per transaction to cover the cost of hiring our PDQ machines).

This sale will be for: clothes 0-5 years, maternity wear, nursery furniture and equipment, toys and games, buggies and prams.

Please note: we do not sell any of the following:

• Recalled items – please see http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk or http://recalledproducts.org for a list of UK and European recalled products.
• Recalled Maclaren buggies – the following cannot be accepted: Volo, Triumph, Quest
  Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, Techno XLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno, Easy Traveller.
• Any clothing with a drawstring neck.
• Bag style baby slings – those with a deep pouch and an elasticated edge. The following
  cannot be accepted: Infantino Sling Rider, Premaxx Baby Bag, Munchkin Cargo sling, Boppy
  Carry In Comfort, Lamaze Close Comfort, Wendy Bellissimo sling.
• Car seats, car booster seats, ‘Isofix’ bases or car seats from travel systems – sellers
  may offer the car seat of a travel system ‘free of charge’ to its buyer.
• Riding hats or crash helmets.
• Bottles, teats, baby food and formula milk, including follow-on formula.
• Cosmetic products e.g. soap, toothpaste, shampoo, perfume, make-up.
• Mains powered electrical equipment.
• Video tapes.
• Soft cuddly toys/teddies.
• Second hand ‘ventilated’ mattresses (the type with holes in) from cots, cribs or Moses
  baskets – These can be sold if they have a waterproof cover (e.g. PVC) with no tears or
  cracks.

Items that must meet certain requirements:

• Prams & Buggies – must have a permanent label (usually on the frame or seat cover) stating compliance with British Standard 7409 or EN1888. Machines must also have a label headed ‘Carelessness Causes Fire’.
• Upholstered furniture including upholstered cots and highchairs – all items must include a permanent label headed ‘Carelessness Causes Fire’.
• Carrycot Stands – must be labelled with the size and weight which can be accommodated, and should have instructions for use.
• Breast Pumps – must be brand new.

For more information on selling or volunteering on the day please contact 0844 2436052 or email nearlynewsale@biggleswade-nct.org.uk.

Volunteers gain entry to the sale at 2:00pm.

Other Branches’ Nearly New Sales

Information about other branches’ sales can also be found by searching on http://www.nct.org.uk/branches.

With your help we raised nearly . . . → Read More: Successful Christmas Party]]> Our Christmas Party on 19 December was a great success.  Families enjoyed crafts, stalls, balloon modelling, cakes, and demonstrations from A for Active and Sing & Sign.  Father Christmas took time out from his busy schedule to hand out presents to all the good girls and boys!

With your help we raised nearly £150 for the branch.

A big thank you to everyone who came, and to those who helped on the day.

We hope to see you all again next year!

Monday 19 December 2011 2:30pm-4:30pm

Biggleswade Baptist Church 24 London Road,  Biggleswade, SG18 8EB (map).

Entrance: 50p per child, £1 per adult, everyone welcome.

Crafts, refreshments, tombola, children’s activities, Sing and Sign, A for Active, and Father Christmas (bring a pre-wrapped gift for . . . → Read More: Christmas Party]]> The Christmas party of the Biggleswade, Sandy & District NCT will be on:

Monday 19 December 2011
2:30pm-4:30pm

Biggleswade Baptist Church
24 London Road,  Biggleswade, SG18 8EB (map).

Entrance: 50p per child, £1 per adult, everyone welcome.

Crafts, refreshments, tombola, children’s activities, Sing and Sign, A for Active, and Father Christmas (bring a pre-wrapped gift for Santa to give to your child).

Contact Jo by text or call 0741 5707268 or email us for more information; or book your tickets in advance at www.justgiving.com/biggleswadesandynct.

Download flyers (.doc):

• NCT Christmas party flyer (A4)
• NCT Christmas party flyer (A6)

Saturday 1 October 2011 2:15-pm-3:30pm (members 2:00pm with membership card)

at

Stratton Upper School, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8JB, (map).

Entrance: 50p (in aid of NCT Charity).

Please note that cheques are no longer accepted. We . . . → Read More: Autumn Nearly New Sale]]> The next Nearly New Sale of the Biggleswade, Sandy & District NCT will be on:

Saturday 1 October 2011
2:15-pm-3:30pm
(members 2:00pm with membership card)

at

Stratton Upper School, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8JB, (map).

Entrance: 50p (in aid of NCT Charity).

Please note that cheques are no longer accepted. We accept credit/debit cards (50p surcharge)

Items for sale: Clothes 0-5 years, Maternity wear, nursery furniture and equipment, toys and games.

For more details, phone us on 0844 2436052 or email us. Volunteers for setting up and working on the day are always needed too.

There is some additional information for sellers as well as information about other branches’ sales here.

Members and non-members are welcome. Come along and meet other parents and parents-to-be from the local area, have a chat and find out more about . . . → Read More: Branch Annual Members Meeting (AMM)]]> The Branch Annual Members Meeting (AMM) of the Biggleswade, Sandy & District NCT will be held at St Swithun’s Church Rooms, Sandy (map), 10 November 2011, starting at 8pm.

Members and non-members are welcome. Come along and meet other parents and parents-to-be from the local area, have a chat and find out more about your local NCT branch. There will be a brief introduction from the committee, a summary of what our branch is up to and then an informal, social get-together. Please bring some food to share and a drink if you wish.

For more information, please email Sam Dawson or phone 0844 2436052.

A big thank you to everyone who came, and to those who helped on the day. Thanks also to Fisher Price, Jordans and Howorth’s shoes . . . → Read More: Thank you!]]> Our Cheeky Monkeys Tea Party was a great success. Visitors enjoyed crafts, face painting, cakes, and demonstrations from Jo Jingles and Sing & Sign. Together we raised over £140.00 for the branch!

A big thank you to everyone who came, and to those who helped on the day. Thanks also to Fisher Price, Jordans and Howorth’s shoes in Biggleswade for some fab raffle prizes.

We hope to see you all again next year!

Come to the NCT’s Cheeky Monkeys Tea Party on Sunday 3 July 2:30pm – 4:30pm. at Everton Village Hall (map).

There will be a ball pool as well as face painting, crafts, games, raffle, Usborne Books, Phoenix Cards, refreshments, stall, and more!

Entrance is £3.50 per family.

To book or for more information email cheekymonkeys@biggleswade-nct.org.uk or phone . . . → Read More: Cheeky Monkeys Tea Party]]>

Come to the NCT’s Cheeky Monkeys Tea Party on Sunday 3 July 2:30pm – 4:30pm. at Everton Village Hall (map).

There will be a ball pool as well as face painting, crafts, games, raffle, Usborne Books, Phoenix Cards, refreshments, stall, and more!

Entrance is £3.50 per family.

To book or for more information email cheekymonkeys@biggleswade-nct.org.uk or phone 07415 707268.