What's on: Branch events October 2014

Bumps, Babies and Beyond

Friday, 3rd October

10.00-11.30am

Methodist Church Hall
Chapel Street
Ely
(Map)
FREE ENTRY including refreshments and home-made cakes.

The usual toys and craft activities will be available for babies and toddlers. Breastfeeding and bottle feeding welcome. Feeding advice from breast feeding counsellor available. Parking available in St Mary's Street car park. Entrance to the church hall is through the blue gate at the back of the car park.

This month the Library service will be here talking about what's available for babies and young children and giving a taster session of their rhymetime and storytime groups run in libraries in the area.

Open Houses

Everyone is welcome to pop in for tea, chat and toys. Look out for the Facebook event each week or email us for addresses.

Thursday 9th October 10-11.30

At Emma's house in Ely

Thursday 16th October 1.30-3.30pm

At Sarah's house in Ely

Thursday 23rd October 1-3pm

At Sian's house in Soham

What's On: Branch Events July 2014

Bumps, Babies and Beyond

Friday 1st August

Methodist Church Hall
Chapel Street
Ely
(Map)
FREE ENTRY including refreshments and home-made cakes.

The usual toys and craft activities will be available for babies and toddlers. Breastfeeding and bottle feeding welcome. Feeding advice from breast feeding counsellor available. Parking available in St Mary's Street car park. Entrance to the church hall is through the blue gate at the back of the car park.

Open Houses

Wednesday 23rd 9.30-11.30am

At Nancy's house in Aldreth

Monday 21st 9.30-11.30

At Emma's house in Ely

Branch Events May 2014

Bumps, Babies and Beyond

Friday 2nd  10 - 11.30am

Methodist Church Hall
Chapel Street
Ely
(Map)
FREE ENTRY including refreshments and home-made cakes.

The usual toys and craft activities will be available for babies and toddlers. Breastfeeding and bottle feeding welcome. Parking available in St Mary's Street car park. Entrance to the church hall is through the blue gate at the back of the car park.

This month's special guest will be the Cambridgeshire Baby and Toddler Feeding Clinic. 
On Wednesday 30th April Cambridgeshire Baby and Toddler Feeding Clinic will open on a weekly basis to provide free information and advice for parents and carers. Come along at 10am to the Tillage Hall in Waterbeach if you are concerned about breast feeding, bottle feeding, tube feeding, colic or reflux, tongue tie, gagging and choking, weaning, fussy or restricted diets. The clinic is open for any babies and toddlers up to the age of 24 months. It is run by Sarah Oakley, Lactation Consultant, Tongue-Tie Practitioner and Health Visitor; Mags Kirk, Speech and Language Therapist and Moraig Goodwin, Osteopath.
Mags Kirk and Moraig Goodwin will be at Bumps, Babies and Beyond to answer questions you may have about feeding and to give you advice. There will be some brief demonstrations of techniques you can use to help with your child's feeding development.

Open Houses

Wednesday 7th 9.30-11.30am

At Nancy's house in Aldreth

Friday 16th 10.30-12pm

At Katy's house in Ely

Monday 19th 9.30-11.30am

At Emma's house in Ely

Thursday 29th 9.30-11.30am
At Sian's house in Soham

Branch Events April 2014

Bumps, Babies and Beyond

Friday 4th  10 - 11.30am

Methodist Church Hall
Chapel Street
Ely
(Map)
FREE ENTRY including refreshments and home-made cakes.

The usual toys and craft activities will be available for babies and toddlers. Breastfeeding and bottle feeding welcome. Parking available in St Mary's Street car park. Entrance to the church hall is through the blue gate at the back of the car park.

This month's special guest is Ely Nappy Library. Ely Nappy Library is an independent, non-profit service enabling families to see and try reusable nappies to help parents decide which solution will work best for them. Most reusable nappies are sold online, or in sealed packs in shops, which means it can be hard to know exactly what you get when you buy - and with so many choices available, it is really useful to be able to "try before you buy". Ely Nappy Library offers free nappy demonstrations and advice and low-cost nappy hire kits to families in and around Ely. They will be giving a talk and demonstration.
To find out more, visit www.elynappylibrary.org.uk.

Open Houses

Tuesday 1st 10-11.30am

At Katy's house in Ely

Thursday 10th 9.30-11.30am

At Sian's house in Soham

Wednesday 16th 1.30-3.30pm

At Maxine's house in Soham

Wednesday 23rd April 10-11.30am

At Katy's house in Ely

Nearly New Sale!

Saturday 26th April, 10.30-12.30

Ely College

Come along and grab a bargain! We sell newborn and children’s clothes (up to age 10), toys, books and equipment (such as prams and cots). We'll also have a refreshments area selling home-made cakes :0)

Entry is 50p per family.

For more info about open house locations see our facebook page or join our facebook group. Alternatively email ely_nct@yahoo.co.uk.

Branch Events March 2014

Bumps, Babies and Beyond

Friday 7th  10 - 11.30am

Methodist Church Hall
Chapel Street
Ely
(Map)
FREE ENTRY including refreshments and home-made cakes.

The usual toys and craft activities will be available for babies and toddlers. Breastfeeding and bottle feeding welcome. Parking available in St Mary's Street car park. Entrance to the church hall is through the blue gate at the back of the car park.

This month's special guest is Baby Sensory. Baby Sensory classes are suitable for babies aged 0-13 months and the session will give the Mums and babies a taster of some of our activities which stimulate baby's senses to aid development and bonding.

Baby Sensory is the only provider of baby development classes designed specifically for babies from birth to 13 months. All activities are excellent for developing physical, social, emotional and language skills, co‑ordination, awareness of the world, and a love of music. The programme is also suitable for babies with physical or learning impairments. Baby Sensory offers a world full of exciting experiences which gives babies and adults a wonderful sense of well being.  Activities and experiences vary weekly; there is always something new!  The developmental play session is a perfect time to socialise and build up relationships with other parents and babies and you can join at any point in the programme. 

Open Houses

Monday 10th 9.30-.11.30am

At Emma's house in Ely

Thursday 20th 9.30-11.30am

At Maxine's house in Soham

Wednesday 26th 9.30-11.15am

At Mags' house in Ely

Tuesday 1st April 10-11.30

At Katy's house in Ely

Quiz Night! Monday 24th March

We are holding a Quiz ‘n’ Chips evening to raise funds to support NCT.

• Date: Monday 24^th March
• Time: 8pm
• Venue: Deans Bar, 62 Newnham Street, Ely, CB7 4PE
• Cost: £5 (includes a bowl of chips)

Please come in a team (maximum 6 people). The winning team will receive a cash prize. There will be a raffle on the night and drinks can be purchased from the bar.
Please come along and support your local branch! Tickets can be purchased by calling 0844 243 6175 (Option 1) or emailing ely_nct@yahoo.co.uk  

For more info about open house locations see our facebook page or join our facebook group. Alternatively call 0844 2436175 or email ely_nct@yahoo.co.uk.

Branch Events February 2014

Bumps, Babies and Beyond

Friday 7th  10 - 11.30am

Methodist Church Hall
Chapel Street
Ely
(Map)
FREE ENTRY including refreshments and home-made cakes.

The usual toys and craft activities will be available for babies and toddlers. Breastfeeding and bottle feeding welcome. Parking available in St Mary's Street car park. Entrance to the church hall is through the blue gate at the back of the car park.

Open Houses

Thursday 13th 1.30-3.30pm

At Sian's house in Soham

Monday 17th 9.30-11.30am

At Maxine's house in Soham

Monday 20th 9.30-11am

At Mags' house in Ely

Wednesday 26th 9.30-11.15am

At Mags' house in Ely

For more info about open house locations see our facebook page or join our facebook group. Alternatively call 0844 2436175 or email ely_nct@yahoo.co.uk.

Branch Events January 2014

Bumps, Babies and Beyond

Friday 3rd  10 - 11.30am

Methodist Church Hall
Chapel Street
Ely
(Map)
FREE ENTRY including refreshments and festive home-made cakes.


SPECIAL GUEST: We are going to be having a special guest in each month who provides a children's service or activity in the area. This month Monkey Music will be giving a free taster session so come along and have a good sing song! http://www.monkeymusic.co.uk/

The usual toys and craft activities will be available for babies and toddlers. Breastfeeding and bottle feeding welcome. Parking available in St Mary's Street car park. Entrance to the church hall is through the blue gate at the back of the car park.

Open Houses

Wednesday 8th 9.30-11.30am

At Nicola's house in Chatteris

Tuesday 14th 1.30-3.30pm

At Sian's house in Soham

Monday 20th 9.30-11am

At Mags' house in Ely

Tuesday 28th 1.30-3.30pm

At Maxine's house in Soham

For more info about open house locations see our facebook page or join our facebook group. Alternatively call 0844 2436175 or email ely_nct@yahoo.co.uk.

Branch Events December 2013

Bumps, Babies and Beyond

Friday 6th  10 - 11.30am

Methodist Church Hall
Chapel Street
Ely
(Map)
FREE ENTRY including refreshments and festive home-made cakes.


SPECIAL GUEST: We are going to be having a special guest in each month who provides a children's service or activity in the area. This month we are pleased to welcome Crackpots ceramics. With their help you can create Christmas gifts incorporating your child(ren)'s handprint. They will bring pottery that is suitable for doing hand prints on - mugs, coasters, Christmas baubles and tree decorations, plates and photo frames. Prices will start from £5 for the coasters and go up to £22.50 for the photo frame. Mugs are £9.50, Tree decorations start at £6.50 and go up to £12.95.
(Please note: Payment will be on the day by either cash or cheque. Card payment can be done if they take the card details and then process once back in the studio) They will take the finished items back to the studio for glazing and firing and the collection can be made from the studio on Broad Street.
https://www.facebook.com/CrackPotsStudio?ref=ts&fref=ts
http://www.crackpotsart.com/

Usborne Books will also be there so you sort out lots of Christmas presents at once!

The usual toys and Christmas craft activities will be available for babies and toddlers. Breastfeeding and bottle feeding welcome. Parking available in St Mary's Street car park. Entrance to the church hall is through the blue gate at the back of the car park.

Open Houses

Monday 2nd 9.30-11.15am

At Mags' house in Ely

Tuesday 10th 1.30-3.30pm

At Maxine's house in Soham

Tuesday 17th 9.30-11am

At Nancy's house in Aldreth

Friday 27th 10am-12pm

At Emma's house in Ely

Monday 30th 10-11.30am
At Maxine's house in Soham

For more info about open house locations see our facebook page or join our facebook group. Alternatively call 0844 2436175 or email ely_nct@yahoo.co.uk.

Branch Events November 2013

Bumps, Babies and Beyond

Friday 1st  10.00 - 11.30am

Methodist Church Hall
Chapel Street
Ely
(Map)
FREE ENTRY including refreshments and home-made cakes (though a donation is very gratefully received!)


SPECIAL GUEST: Every month we will have a special guest coming who provides a child related service or activity in the area coming in. This month we are thrilled to welcome Natasha Biggs Photography. Natasha will be offering two types of mini photo shoot. Either pay £20 upfront (and we ask that you have the correct money on the day), get an online gallery of your pictures and receive digital copies of your favourite two photos, with the option to pay a further £20 once you've seen the images to get a CD of all 10-20 photos from your shoot. That's a bargain at £40 for digital copies of 20 photos! Or you can have a free shoot and then order prints, starting at £5.99, from Natasha from a selection of 5 photos from your shoot. There will also be the option to buy these five images on CD for £30. We expect this to be a very popular event and slots are limited so we will be operating a first-come-first-served policy with a sign-up sheet on the morning. If we have more people then Natasha can fit in, there will also be a reserve sign-up sheet and those who missed out this time can put their names down on that list and will then be given priority when Natasha visits again in the new year. Any questions, please do ask on the wall below.

The usual toys and craft activities will be available for babies and toddlers. Breastfeeding and bottle feeding welcome. Parking available in St Mary's Street car park. Entrance to the church hall is through the blue gate at the back of the car park.

Open Houses

Everyone is welcome to come along to any of these for a play, a cuppa and a chat. 

Monday 4th 9.30-11.00

At Mags' house in Ely

Tuesday 12th 13.30-15.00

At Emma's house in Ely

Friday 15th 14.00-15.30

At Nancy's house in Aldreth

Tuesday 19th 13.00-14.30

At Maxine's house in Soham

Thursday 28th 09.30-11.00

At Sian's house in Soham

For more info about open house locations see our facebook page or join our facebook group. Alternatively call 0844 2436175 or email ely_nct@yahoo.co.uk.

Branch Events October 2013

Bumps, Babies and Beyond

Friday 4th  10 - 11.30am

Methodist Church Hall
Chapel Street
Ely
(Map)
FREE ENTRY including refreshments and home-made cakes.


SPECIAL GUEST: We are going to be having a special guest in each month who provides a children's service or activity in the area. This month there will be a free baby massage taster session suitable from birth up to about 6 months. This will be at 10.30am. 

The usual toys and craft activities will be available for babies and toddlers. Breastfeeding and bottle feeding welcome. Parking available in St Mary's Street car park. Entrance to the church hall is through the blue gate at the back of the car park.

Open Houses

Friday 11th 2.30-4pm

At Nancy's house in Aldreth

Monday 14th 10am - 12 noon

At Mags' house in Ely

Thursday 17th 1-2.30pm

At Sian's house in Soham

Friday 25th 1-2.30pm

At Maxine's house in Soham

NCT NEARLY NEW SALE (Ely Community College), Saturday 19th October 10.30am-12.30pm

The cost of kitting out your child for the first five years can run into thousands of pounds. NCT Nearly New Sales are the perfect solution, offering affordable essentials and accessories for you and your family, while fundraising to support other parents in the UK. At our Nearly New Sales, you can pick up nearly new baby and children's clothes, toys and equipment at around a quarter to a third of the price you would pay on the high street. And for your peace of mind, every item is quality and safety checked to NCT's exacting standards by our dedicated local volunteers. If you are an NCT Member, you can get in 15 minutes early to view and snap up the excellent bargains on offer!

http://www.elysmalltalk.co.uk/2013/09/our-next-nearly-new-sale-is-fast_18.html

For more info about open house locations see our facebook page or join our facebook group. Alternatively call 0844 2436175 or email ely_nct@yahoo.co.uk.

Branch Events September 2013

Bumps, Babies and Beyond

Friday 6th  10 - 11.30am

Methodist Church Hall
Chapel Street
Ely
(Map)
FREE ENTRY including refreshments and home-made cakes.


SPECIAL GUEST: We are going to be having a special guest in each month who provides a children's service or activity in the area. To kick us off "Music to Grow to" (a local, toddler music group) are going to be coming in to do a free taster session of their classes. This will be at 10.30am. Anyone is welcome to join in. 

School age children are also welcome and craft activities will be available to all however, this group is mainly for parents with children under 5. Breastfeeding and bottle feeding welcome. Parking available in St Mary's Street car park. Entrance to the church hall is through the blue gate at the back of the car park.

Open Houses

Monday 9th 2-3.30pm

At Sarah Ayello Wright's house in Ely

Monday 16th 10am - 12 noon

At Mags' house in Ely

Tuesday 24th 2-3.30pm

At Maxine's house in Soham

For more info about open house locations see our facebook page or join our facebook group. Alternatively call 0844 2436175 or email ely_nct@yahoo.co.uk.

Branch Events August 2013

Bumps, Babies and Beyond

Friday 2nd 10 - 11.30am

Methodist Church Hall
Chapel Street
Ely
(Map)
FREE ENTRY including refreshments and home-made cakes.

School age children are also welcome and craft activities will be available to all however, this group is mainly for parents with children under 5. Breastfeeding and bottle feeding welcome. Parking available in St Mary's Street car park. Entrance to the church hall is through the blue gate at the back of the car park.

Open Houses

Tuesday 6th 1-3pm

At Maxine's house in Soham

Friday 16th 10am - 12 noon

At Mags' house in Ely

Tuesday 20th 10am-12 noon

At Laura's house in Ely

Friday 30th time tbc

At Nancy's house in Aldreth


Park Meet
Weather permitting, there will be a group of us meeting up by the play park in Jubilee Gardens in Ely at 10am on Monday 12th August. Everyone is welcome to come along, including school aged children. Bring snacks, toys, a picnic rug etc. A Facebook event will be set up with more details or you can email us.

For more info about open house locations see our facebook page or join our facebook group. Alternatively call 0844 2436175 or email ely_nct@yahoo.co.uk.

Branch Events July 2013

Bumps, Babies and Beyond

Friday 5th 10 - 11.30am

Methodist Church Hall
Chapel Street
Ely
(Map)
FREE ENTRY including refreshments and home-made cakes.

School age children are also welcome and craft activities will be available to all however, this group is mainly for parents with children under 5. There will be a breastfeeding counsellor available to talk to about any feeding issues. Parking available in St Mary's Street car park. Entrance to the church hall is through the blue gate at the back of the car park.

Open Houses

Monday 8th 10am-12 noon

At Mags' house in Ely

Monday 15th 10am - 12 noon

At Lorraine's house in Ely

Friday 26th 10am-12 noon

At Emma's house in Ely

Tuesday 30th time tbc

At Nancy's house in Aldreth

For more info about open house locations see our facebook page or join our facebook group. Alternatively call 0844 2436175 or email ely_nct@yahoo.co.uk.

NCT Branch events - April 2013

Bumps, Babies and Beyond

Friday 5th 10 - 11.30am

Methodist Church Hall
Chapel Street
Ely
(Map)
FREE ENTRY including refreshments and home-made cakes.

School age children are also welcome and craft activities will be available to all however, this group is mainly for parents with children under 5.

Open Houses

Tuesday 9th 10am - 12noon

At Hannah's house in Stretham

Monday 15th 10am - 12noon

At Mags's house in Ely

Tuesday 23rd 1pm - 3pm - Note afternoon timing

At Sian's house in Soham

For more info about open house locations see our facebook page or join our facebook group. Alternatively call 0844 2436175 or email ely_nct@yahoo.co.uk.

NCT Branch Events - March 2013

Bumps, Babies and Beyond

Friday 1st 10 - 11.30am

Methodist Church Hall
Chapel Street
Ely
(Map)
FREE ENTRY including refreshments and home-made cakes.

Open Houses

Monday 4th 10am - 12noon

At Sarah's house in Ely

Friday 15th 10am - 12noon

At Maxine's house in Soham

Tuesday 19th 10am - 12noon

At Nancy's house in Aldreth

Monday 25th 10am - 12noon

At Vicky's house in Ely

For more info about open house locations see our facebook page or join our facebook group. Alternatively call 0844 2436175 or email ely_nct@yahoo.co.uk.

NCT branch events February 2013

Bumps, Babies and Beyond

Friday 1st 10 - 11.30am

Methodist Church Hall
Chapel Street
Ely
(Map)
FREE ENTRY including refreshments and home-made cakes.

Open Houses

Tuesday 5th 10am - 12noon

At Nancy's house in Aldreth

Friday 15th 10am - 12noon

At Mag's house in Ely

Monday 19th 10am - 12noon

At Hannah's house in Stretham


For more info about open house locations see our facebook page or join our facebook group. Alternatively call 0844 2436175 or email ely_nct@yahoo.co.uk.

What's On - NCT Events in October 2012

Bumps, Babies and Beyond
http://elynct.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/bumps-babies-and-beyond.html

Friday 5th 10-11.30am
Methodist Church Hall,
Chapel Street
Ely
FREE ENTRY
Tel: 0844 2436175 for more info


Open Houses
http://elynct.blogspot.co.uk/p/about-us.html

Tuesday 9th 10-12 noon
At Lorraine's house in Ely

Friday 19th 10-12 noon
At Mags' house in Ely

Tuesday 23rd 10-12 noon
At Nancy's house in Littleport

for more info about open house locations see our facebook page or join our facebook group

What's On - September 2012

Bumps, Babies and Beyond
Friday 7th 10-11.30am
Methodist Church Hall,
Chapel Street
Ely
FREE ENTRY
Tel: 0844 2436175 for more info

Open Houses
Tuesday 11th 10-12 noon
At Emma's house in Ely

Friday 21st 10-12 noon
At Nancy's house in Littleport

Tuesday 25th 10-12 noon
At Nancy's house in Aldreth

Nearly New Sale
Saturday 29th 10:30 - 12:30pm
Needhams Hall, Ely College, Downham Road, Ely, CB6 2SH
50p entry per family
Members get early entry at 10:15 - Bring your membership card

for more info about open house locations see our facebook page or join our facebook group

Bumps, Babies and Beyond

Bumps, Babies and Beyond is held every month, on the first Friday of the month, at the Methodist Church Hall in Ely.

As the name suggests, parents that are expecting a baby, those with babies, and those with toddlers are welcome. There are always plenty of people to chat to over a coffee and cake.

Sarah and Meg, ready to serve you coffee and cake

Here are some of our newest Mums, one of whom had her baby a week ago and still managed to get out of the house and join us today. Congratulations. The other two bumps will become babies in the next couple of weeks

Some of our newest Mums

There are a variety of baby and toddler toys available.

Craft activities

During the school holidays, older brothers and sisters are also welcome, and age appropriate activities are provided.

There is plenty of space to sit around a chat over a cuppa.

Breastfeeding is welcome, and bottle warming facilities are provided.

Entry is currently FREE, but we do welcome donations so that we can keep it free in the future too.

We look forward to seeing you there.