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MothernatureT: 01782 824 242E: debra@mothernaturebras.co.ukW: www.mothernaturebras.co.ukO: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (Order Line); 24 houranswerphoneA mail order company offering one of thebest ranges of nursing bras available in theUK. Sizes range up to L cup and 48’ backand include Royce, Emma, Jane, Berlei,Bravado and Anita. Also stocks manygarments from the Anita Maternity range.Advice on bra sizing is freely available andaims for a delivery time of three days.Aromatherapy blends for pregnancy are alsoavailable in the mail order brochure. Call fora brochure.Products for Parents, Babies& ChildrenAlthough there are several specialistsuppliers who concentrate on one productor group of products, most suppliers offera wide range of goods, from food andclothing to furniture and toys. Thefollowing listings are grouped first bythose suppliers providing a range ofgoods and then by the specialists. Whenusing the listings remember to browse thespecialist suppliers along with the generalto find what you are looking for.BORN64 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol BS79DPT: 0117 924 5080E: info@borndirect.comW: www.borndirect.comA unique shop stocking ethical, fair trade,natural and environmentally friendly nurserygoods. Specialises in washable nappies andall the things a parent needs to be green.Products are sourced with the think global,buy local concept, only going further afieledif absolutely necessary. Discover a differentapproach to parenting.Beaming BabyUnit 1, Place Barton Farm, Moreleigh, Totnes,Devon TQ9 7JNT: 0800 0345 672E: charlie@beamingbaby.comW: www.beamingbaby.comA mail order company offering a range ofthe best natural and organic products formother, baby and toddler. Real nappies, ecofriendly disposables, natural toiletries andorganic clothing. All products are carefullyselected following extensive customerresearch and testing.Bumble BabyFern Cottage, 141 Fernbank Road, North AscotSL5 8JUT: 01344 883 507E: enquiries@bumblebaby.co.ukW: www.bumblebaby.co.ukEco-friendly mother and baby productsincluding washable nappies, wooden toys,organic clothing, shoes, books and gifts.Carewear TradingUnit 46 Tunbridge Lane, Crystal Park,Bottisham, Cambridge CB5 9BDT: 01223 811 633E: enquiries@careweartrading.comW: www.ecobabybasics.comOffers a selected range of organic, fair tradeand environmentally friendly baby and childgoods and is the preferred on-line retailerfor Baby Organix baby food and exclusiveretailers of Baby Love reusable nappies.Earthkind Babies4 Morris Close, Loughborough LE11 1PUT: 01509 556 120E: bekki@earthkindbabies.comW: www.earthkindbabies.co.ukSpecialises in providing high quality, naturalbaby products including fluffy cloth nappies,a wide range of baby carriers, soft organicbaby clothing and more.Ecobaby BasicsUnit 46 Tunbridge Lane, Crystal Park,Bottisham, Cambridge CB5 9DUT: 01223 811 633E: rich@ecobabybasics.comW: www.ecobabybasics.comA range of fair trade, organic andenvironmentally friendly baby goods, askind to your baby as they are to the planet.Reuseable organic nappies, which are kinderto the environment than disposables, andjust as easy to use. Organic babyfoods,which are pesticide free, so better for yourbaby and the planet. Fair trade wooden toys,including mobiles, puzzles and musicalinstruments. Natural toiletries, which aregentle on your babies hair and skin.Ecoboo LtdAlexander Cottage, Station Road, Heighington,Newton Aycliffe DL5 6PUT: 01325 316 202E: c4boo@hotmail.comW: www.ecoboo.co.ukOffers a choice, lifestyle and alternativeapproach to caring for your family. Providesorganic cotton/linen jersey childrens andbaby wear collection (0-4yrs), comfortingMerino wool babywear (0-12mths), handmadeorganic baby and pregnancy skin care,organic lavender bathtime range, luxuryhand-made gifts and an eco-friendlyreusable nappy system. Offers acomprehensive web site and presentations tomother and baby groups and nurseries.Free Range KidsGarstang Road East, Poulton-le-Fylde,Lancashire FY6 8HJT: 01253 896 290E: info@freerangekids.co.ukW: www.freerangekids.co.ukO: Mon-Fri 8.30am-7pmOn-line sales of baby slings and carriers,washable nappies, organic and fair tradeclothing and toys. Orders can also be takenover the telephone. Features secure HSBCon-line credit/debit card processing. Call forfree advice and the latest information.Globalkids Ltd24 Holly Hayes Road, Whitwick, LeicestershireLE67 5GGT: 01530 457 146E: sales@globalkids.co.ukW: www.globalkids.co.ukSells organic and natural baby productsincluding organic clothes, natural skin care,baby basics, fair trade toys and goodies formums and mums-to-be. Also offerspersonalised natural wood products. Aims tokeep prices affordable to enable as manypeople as possible to benefit from organicand natural products.Green Baby Co Ltd345 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 0PDT: 0870 241 7661E: info@greenbaby.co.ukW: www.greenbaby.co.ukO: Mon-Sat 10am-5pmWith a rise in asthma and other allergiccomplaints amongst children, it is nowonder parents are looking for healthier,less chemically-oriented products for theirchildren. Offers a comprehensive choice ofecological products that are both kinder forbaby and the environment. They also pridethemselves on providing advice for parentsneeding help choosing the right products fortheir needs. Products include: washablenappies, gel-free disposable nappies,hypoallergenic baby wipes, baby andmaternity toiletries, organic cotton andchemical-free clothing and a wide range ofnursery furnishings, toys and gifts, nickelfreecutlery and PVC-free fee equipment. AllGreen Baby’s products are available to buyon their secure web site. Alternatively, callfor a free catalogue or visit the shop inIslington or the new larger store in NottingHill.HippychickUnit 1, Roberts Drive, Taunton Road,Bridgewater, Somerset TA6 6BHT: 01278 434 440E: julia@hippychickltd.comW: www.hippychickltd.comSpecialises in supplying healthy, practicaland fun products for babies and children –and their parents, including the Child HipSeat, which is endorsed and recommendedby osteopaths, physiotherapists and healthcentres, and is specifically aimed at savingyour back. Also sells the Aromakids range ofnatural products for children. These aremassage oils, bubble baths, soaps, wipes,creams and gels, all with essential oil basesdiluted to a safe level for babies and childrenaged 3 months upwards. Call for localstockists.Huggababy Natural Baby ProductsThe Old Post Office, Trallong, Brecon, PowysLD3 8HPT: 0870 005 3156E: tracie@huggababy.co.uk252
Sustrans – Helping you toget around!Cutting the number of car journeys we make reduces gridlock andcuts down on the amount of pollution we pump into the air.The origins of Sustrans, shorthand for sustainabletransport, are rooted back in the 1970s when concernsfor environment, triggered by the oil crisisprompted the formation of a Bristol-based cyclinggroup. The group’s original programme, a modestfive mile circular cycle route routes has since blossomedinto the 8,000 mile-long National CycleNetwork that criss-crosses the UK from Belleek inNorthern Ireland to Beccles in Norfolk and from theIsle of Wight to the Shetland Islands. With new sectionsof the route opening up all the time Sustransare well on the way to meeting its target of 10,000miles open by mid-2005.The Network is the most visible of all Sustrans projectsbut it is not the only one and the charity hasdeveloped a diverse range of ways to encourageeveryone to use alternatives to car travel. Their SafeRoutes to Schools programme works with localcommunities to make the school journey safer andhealthier for everyone while Active Travel targetslocal health authorities to encourage visitors,patients and health workers to walk or cycle more.They are also researching the health impact of sustainabletransport, and the benefits are already clear,it’s reported that regular cyclists enjoy a fitness levelequivalent to being ten years younger than their realage, and cycling or walking for just 30 minutes eachday can halve the risk of heart disease.Sustrans’ innovative TravelSmart project providestailor-made travel information for people keen tominimise car-use and community-based HomeZones encourages the development of residentialareas where people have priority over cars.The UK’s ever-increasing traffic levels heighten theurgency to find other ways of getting around – wehave the worst levels of congestion in Europe andthe National Road Traffic forecasts predict that trafficwill increase by 65 per cent over 30 years (from1997 levels). All this has an obvious environmentalimpact, in the UK in 1998, transport was responsiblefor 53 per cent of all nitrogen oxides emissionsand 74 per cent of carbon monoxide emissions.The solutions offered by Sustrans are already makinga difference, 126 million trips were made on theNetwork in 2003, nearly one third of those replaceda car journey meaning that as many as 38 million cartrips were avoided. The traffic-free routes are especiallygood for novice cyclists and are equally appealingto walkers, joggers, and anyone looking forhealthy ways of getting around. The Network followsdiverse routes, from quiet country lanes to challengingtracks past stunning scenery to popular commuterpaths. Over the years Sustrans has also commissionedstunning pieces of art to punctuate theroutes, from natural sculptures by Andy Goldsworthyto innovative versions of those essentials for the travelweary – benches and drinking fountains.There are many ways to get involved in Sustrans’work, from looking after a section of the route as aVolunteer Ranger to becoming a Supporter, or simplyby getting out and enjoying the Network.By Gill Harrison. To find out more about Sustrans,Volunteer Rangers, becoming a Supporter, and theNational Cycle Network, maps and guides visitwww.sustrans.org.uk or call 0117 929 0888.We have the worst levels of congestion inEurope and the National Road Trafficforecasts predict that traffic will increaseby 65 per cent over 30 years267
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