Breastfeeding - Mandy Mazliah

Letter from Victoria (Brixton, Dulwich & Streatham)
Welcome to the Spring edition of our branch newsletter. I loved the few
days of sunshine we had recently, being able to open the doors and play
out in the garden. With two boys, one almost two and one almost five, I
find spending some time outdoors everyday is a must. Current favourite
things to do outside are chalk drawings, we usually decorate the front
step or write on the patio stones. Also picnics, where we set out paper
plates, plastic bowls and buckets and create a feast of grass, leaves,
twigs, petals, stones and whatever else we find in the garden. Teddy
bears picnics are also a lot of fun (best with proper sandwiches and
treats).
Being outside inevitably makes me dream of summer holidays – then
thoughts turn to wearing a bikini. If like me this time of year inspires or
reminds you to get a bit healthier then our wellbeing issue might have
some tips for you. I’ve invested in a pair of roller blades (supposedly a
very high calorie burning exercise). I can currently be seen circling the
local skate park crashing into the fences as I haven’t yet mastered how to
stop. I’ve been assured that once I’ve mastered the brakes I’ll be off and
able to blade whilst pushing the pram.
I’m pleased to be able to announce our new Facebook page - search
for our group ‘NCT - Brixton Dulwich and Streatham’. Please join us
to find out what’s going on in the branch and tell us what you’re doing.
Which leads me neatly into a plea for your support. We desperately need
volunteers to fill some vacancies in our branch team. Please see page
27 for more information on the current vacancies. If you are able to offer
even just an hour a week of your time and are interested in any of the
roles do get in touch. I look forward to hearing from you.
Victoria
chair@southlondonnct.org
Welcome
Victoria Eldridge
Chair, Brixton, Dulwich and
Streatham branch
Newsletter Spring 5