From the Editor & In this issue
Welcome to the autumn edition of
your local NCT branch magazine.
As we're approaching the 40th
anniversary of this branch you'll find
articles of appreciation for all things
volunteering. You'll also find some
great tips for Christmas related crafts.
On the note of the 40th Anniversary,
the branch are organising a reunion
for all those involved with the
Newbury NCT over the last 40 years
(see page 12). If you know anyone
that has had any involvement please
keep them posted on the details of
the reunion as and when these are
confirmed.
Still relatively new to the newsletter is
the 'Dad's View' section - we'll once
again be hearing from Mike Mackay.
In this issue:
The NCT – Supporting You!............................ 4
Branch Chair’s Report ................................... 6
Branch Treasurer’s Report ............................. 7
Waitrose Green Tokens.................................. 7
Postnatal Fitness ............................................. 8
Why volunteering is important ...................11
Thank you to our volunteers .......................12
40th Anniversary Celebrations.....................12
Branch Services ............................................13
NCT Affiliated Groups ..................................14
Social Groups Calendar..............................15
Introducing NCT Members Club ................16
NCT Newsletter Goes Digital ......................16
Volunteer Vacancies ...................................17
Returning to work after maternity leave...19
We’ve got some exciting news
regarding the future of the newsletter
– please visit page 16 for further
details.
Happy reading!
Maria Bretti
Newsletter Editor
SAVOURY: Slow Cooked Beef Stew ...........21
SWEET: Chocolate & hazelnut thumbprint
cookies ...........................................................22
Dad’s View - First Trip for Christmas ...........23
Editorial & Advertising ..................................26
DIY Plate for Santa’s Cookies & Milk ..........28
My NCT Story – Katharine Shaw .................29
Pregnancy Money Timeline ........................31
New Year – Same old resolutions? ............32
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