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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 & Stephen Clarke

Design*: Eleanor Wheeler

*we are looking for new volunteers to help with these roles.

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

15 Branch Diary

18 Parent Support Services

35 Childrens' Centre Timetables

50 Advertising Information

Regular Features

08 Bake-Off: Mini Éclairs

10 Ideas: Trying Something New

12 Con's Column: Little White Lies

16 Introducing... Postnatal Drop-in

20 Craft: Little Gardeners

22 Volunteer Okey Cokey

24 Mental Health: Why run a Mile When

You Could Run 26.219..?!

28 Guest Column: Win When You're

Singing!

32 Meet a Committee Member

36 Breastfeeding Support: Lactation

Cookies

38 Bromley Maternity Voices

40 Birth Story: Tokophobia

43 Dates for Your Diaries

45 Local Tips: Lovely Bluebell Walks

49 NCT News in Brief

Extras

42 Glittertastic: Xmas Parties

46 Seasonal Raffle

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