Welcome

The NCT (also known as the National Childbirth Trust) is the UK's leading charity for parents.

Here in East Lothian we run regular antenatal classes, and with two antenatal teachers, a breastfeeding counsellor, a trainee postnatal leader, and a brilliant network of mums, we offer advice, resources and support throughout your pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.

Get in touch at info@ncteastlothian.org.uk.

NCT Baby First Aid Course

Boost your confidence as a parent by participating in this 2-hour Baby First Aid Course, run in partnership with British Red Cross.

The course will take place on Wednesday 11th July, 7pm-9pm at The Trinity Centre in Haddington.  Places cost £25 per person or £45 per couple.  For more information on the course or to book a place email us at info@ncteastlothian.org.uk  

Nearly New Sale - THIS SUNDAY!

Our next popular Nearly New Sale will take place this Sunday 20th May between 2 and 3.30pm at the Corn Exchange in Haddington. 

To register as a Seller simply email your name and address to nearlynewsales@ncteastlothian.org.uk and we'll pop a Sellers Pack in the post to you.  And if you fancy helping out on the day (and getting first dibs on the bargains as a thank you!) just give us a bell on 0844 243 6119.  

We really appreciate your support!

Advertise in our newsletter, smallTALK!

We are looking for advertisers for the Summer 2012 edition of our quarterly newsletter, smallTALK.  If local Mums and young families are your target market why not consider advertising with us!  To find out more email us at info@ncteastlothian.org.uk and check out the last edition or the newsletter on our smallTalk page

NCT Early Days Course

We are delighted to launch NCT East Lothian's first ever Early Days Course with our Postnatal Leader student Larraine Rettie.  The course gives new parents the opportunity to share their experiences of life with a newborn, explore different approaches to important parenting issues and meet other local parents in a friendly and relaxed environment.  Click here for more info...

NCT Pub Quiz - A Huge Success!

A big THANK YOU to everybody who came along to the NCT PUB QUIZ - it was a great night out and we raised a whopping £340 for the NCT's activities in East Lothian! YAY!  Congratulations to winning team Alex, Fraser, Richard, Stacey and Caroline for successfully defending their title and a huge THANK YOU to all the companies that generously donated prizes to the raffle.  And most of all thank you to Fiona and Kate for organising the whole shebang! You are stars! :-D

Annual Meeting & Volunteers' Social - Wednesday 30th May

 

Join us for a drink at The Waterside Bistro in Haddington from 8.30pm on Wednesday 30th May for our Annual Meeting and Volunteers' Social.  It'll be a great chance to get to know some of our volunteers, find out what East Lothian NCT has been up to over the past year and see how you can get involved.

Antenatal classes in East Lothian

Led by our qualified antenatal teachers, our classes help prepare you and your partner for labour, your baby’s birth and early parenthood.

Our small, informal classes are renowned for providing parents with reliable information and choice, as well as creating a wonderful environment of shared experiences where many people make lifelong friends.

We are now booking for classes in June/July 2012, Aug/Sept 2012 and Oct/Nov 2012
Find out more...

Bumps & Babies

Coffee, cake, chat and play! Our popular coffee groups for mums & dads, mums-to-be, babies and young toddlers - every Thursday, 10-11:30am, Poldrate, Haddington.

(Everyone is welcome - you don't have to be a member)

NCT FAMILY FUN DAY - Saturday 18th August

We're looking forward to another fantastic NCT Family Fun Day on Saturday 18th August in North Berwick's Lodge Grounds - so pop the date in your diaries!

The whole day is organised and run by volunteers so if you'd like to give us a hand on the day - doing anything from putting up tents and manning stalls, to handing out balloons and selling raffle tickets - please get in touch at info@ncteastlothian.org.uk 

THANK YOU!

What's on in East Lothian

Our indispensible What's on guide to groups and classes available to mums, dads, bumps, babies and toddlers in East Lothian!

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