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Thursday 12 April 2012
Monday 5 March 2012
MEETING REMINDER THIS FRIDAY 9TH MARCH
REMINDER: LLL MEETING THIS FRIDAY 9TH MARCH 2012
Hello!
Just a quick reminder about Friday's Coffee Morning on 9TH MARCH
2012 from 10:30AM-12:30PM, at Acton Green Church, Cunnington Street, W4 5ER, near Chiswick Park tube station.
Coffee Mornings are more informal gatherings which provide an
opportunity to speak to a LLL Leader and/or chat with other mothers in
your area who are sharing a common experience. They are friendly,
confidential, and open to all mothers, soon-to-be mothers and children
(breastfeeding or not!).
THANK YOU TO ANYONE WHO HAS RECENTLY RETURNED A BOOK YOU HAD BORROWED - AND THANKS IN ADVANCE TO THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN IN TOUCH TO SAY THE BOOKS ARE ON THEIR WAY!
The lending library which contains a variety of books and dvds on
breastfeeding and parenting will also be available. (****Please note****
if you have any books you'd like to return but can't make
it to a meeting please call us and we can figure out a way to get it
back without too much inconvenience to you. Thanks!)
The details are:
FRIDAY, 9th MARCH 2012 from 10:30AM-12:30PM at:
Acton Green Church
Cunnington Street
Acton Green
London
W4 5ER
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=520323&Y=178935&A=Y&Z=110
Parking is limited in the area, but there is some pay and display
parking in nearby streets, and a Sainsbury's carpark near Chiswick Park
station. We have a very few permits please try and find a paying spot
first but if there are non, please come in and see if we have a permit!
Hope to see you there - if you need any support in the meantime,
please call me on 01895 823139.
Nicola
Nicola Wilson
La Leche League GB Leader
West London Group
http://lllwestlondon.blogspot.com
Helpline: 0845 120 2918
Tuesday 7 February 2012
MEETING REMINDER THIS FRIDAY 10TH FEBRUARY 2012
REMINDER: LLL MEETING THIS FRIDAY 10TH FEBRUARY 2012
Hello!
Just a quick reminder about Friday's Coffee Morning on 10th February 2012 from
10:30AM-12:30PM, at Acton Green Church, Cunnington Street, W4 5ER, near
Chiswick Park tube station.
Coffee Mornings are more informal gatherings which provide an
opportunity to speak to a LLL Leader and/or chat with other mothers in
your area who are sharing a common experience. They are friendly,
confidential, and open to all mothers, soon-to-be mothers and children
(breastfeeding or not!).
The lending library which contains a variety of books and dvds on
breastfeeding and parenting will also be available.
****PLEASE NOTE WE ARE STILL MISSING A LARGE NUMBER OF BOOKS****
if you have any books you'd like to return but can't make
it to a meeting please call us and we can figure out a way to get it
back without too much inconvenience to you. Thanks!
The details are:
FRIDAY, 10th February 2012 from 10:30AM-12:30PM at:
Acton Green Church
Cunnington Street
Acton Green
London
W4 5ER
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=520323&Y=178935&A=Y&Z=110
Parking is limited in the area, but there is some pay and display
parking in nearby streets, and a Sainsbury's carpark near Chiswick Park
station. We have a very few permits please try and find a paying spot first but if there are non, please come in and see if we have a permit!
Hope to see you there - if you need any support in the meantime, please call Nicola on 01895 823139.
Hello!
Just a quick reminder about Friday's Coffee Morning on 10th February 2012 from
10:30AM-12:30PM, at Acton Green Church, Cunnington Street, W4 5ER, near
Chiswick Park tube station.
Coffee Mornings are more informal gatherings which provide an
opportunity to speak to a LLL Leader and/or chat with other mothers in
your area who are sharing a common experience. They are friendly,
confidential, and open to all mothers, soon-to-be mothers and children
(breastfeeding or not!).
The lending library which contains a variety of books and dvds on
breastfeeding and parenting will also be available.
****PLEASE NOTE WE ARE STILL MISSING A LARGE NUMBER OF BOOKS****
if you have any books you'd like to return but can't make
it to a meeting please call us and we can figure out a way to get it
back without too much inconvenience to you. Thanks!
The details are:
FRIDAY, 10th February 2012 from 10:30AM-12:30PM at:
Acton Green Church
Cunnington Street
Acton Green
London
W4 5ER
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=520323&Y=178935&A=Y&Z=110
Parking is limited in the area, but there is some pay and display
parking in nearby streets, and a Sainsbury's carpark near Chiswick Park
station. We have a very few permits please try and find a paying spot first but if there are non, please come in and see if we have a permit!
Hope to see you there - if you need any support in the meantime, please call Nicola on 01895 823139.
Friday 6 January 2012
MEETING DATES FOR 2012
Happy New Year to all our members and families!
Here are our planned Coffee Morning dates for 2012:
As before, we will meet on the 2nd Friday of each month from 10.30-12.30
Acton Green Church
Cunnington Street
Acton Green
London
W4 5ER
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=520323&Y=178935&A=Y&Z=110
Parking is limited in the area, but there is some pay and display
parking in nearby streets, and a Sainsbury's carpark near Chiswick Park
station. We have a very few permits please try and find a paying spot first but if there are none, please come in and see if we have a spare permit!
January 13th
February 10th
March 9th
April 13th
May 11th
June 8th
July 13th
NO MEETING IN AUGUST
September 14th
October 12th
November 9th
December 14th
Here are our planned Coffee Morning dates for 2012:
As before, we will meet on the 2nd Friday of each month from 10.30-12.30
Acton Green Church
Cunnington Street
Acton Green
London
W4 5ER
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=520323&Y=178935&A=Y&Z=110
Parking is limited in the area, but there is some pay and display
parking in nearby streets, and a Sainsbury's carpark near Chiswick Park
station. We have a very few permits please try and find a paying spot first but if there are none, please come in and see if we have a spare permit!
January 13th
February 10th
March 9th
April 13th
May 11th
June 8th
July 13th
NO MEETING IN AUGUST
September 14th
October 12th
November 9th
December 14th
Sunday 4 December 2011
COFFEE MORNING FRIDAY 9TH DECEMBER 2011
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Tuesday 8 November 2011
NOVEMBER'S MEETING REMINDER
MEETING THIS FRIDAY 11TH NOVEMBER
Just the usual reminder about Friday's Coffee Morning on 11th November 2011 from
10:30AM-12:30PM, at Acton Green Church, Cunnington Street, W4 5ER, near
Chiswick Park tube station.
Coffee Mornings are informal gatherings which provide an
opportunity to speak to a LLL Leader and/or chat with other mothers in
your area who are sharing a common experience. They are friendly,
confidential, and open to all mothers, soon-to-be mothers and children
(breastfeeding or not!).
The lending library which contains a variety of books and dvds on
breastfeeding and parenting will also be available. (****Please note****
if you have any books you'd like to return but can't make
it to a meeting please call us and we can figure out a way to get it
back without too much inconvenience to you. Thanks!)
The details are:
FRIDAY, 11th November 2011 from 10:30AM-12:30PM at:
Acton Green Church
Cunnington Street
Acton Green
London
W4 5ER
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=520323&Y=178935&A=Y&Z=110
Parking is limited in the area, but there is some pay and display
parking in nearby streets, and a Sainsbury's carpark near Chiswick Park
station. We have a very few permits please try and find a paying spot first but if there are non, please come in and see if we have a permit!
LAST MEETING for 2011:
9 December 2011 - please come for a mince pie and a celebration of the end of the year!
We look forward to seeing you and your little one(s)! (Siblings are
welcome.)
If you need any information or support in the meantime please call
Indira (native Spanish speaker and fluent in French) 0208 542 0973, or
Nicola on 01895 823 139.
Warmly,
Indira and Nicola
Leaders
LLL West London
Just the usual reminder about Friday's Coffee Morning on 11th November 2011 from
10:30AM-12:30PM, at Acton Green Church, Cunnington Street, W4 5ER, near
Chiswick Park tube station.
Coffee Mornings are informal gatherings which provide an
opportunity to speak to a LLL Leader and/or chat with other mothers in
your area who are sharing a common experience. They are friendly,
confidential, and open to all mothers, soon-to-be mothers and children
(breastfeeding or not!).
The lending library which contains a variety of books and dvds on
breastfeeding and parenting will also be available. (****Please note****
if you have any books you'd like to return but can't make
it to a meeting please call us and we can figure out a way to get it
back without too much inconvenience to you. Thanks!)
The details are:
FRIDAY, 11th November 2011 from 10:30AM-12:30PM at:
Acton Green Church
Cunnington Street
Acton Green
London
W4 5ER
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=520323&Y=178935&A=Y&Z=110
Parking is limited in the area, but there is some pay and display
parking in nearby streets, and a Sainsbury's carpark near Chiswick Park
station. We have a very few permits please try and find a paying spot first but if there are non, please come in and see if we have a permit!
LAST MEETING for 2011:
9 December 2011 - please come for a mince pie and a celebration of the end of the year!
We look forward to seeing you and your little one(s)! (Siblings are
welcome.)
If you need any information or support in the meantime please call
Indira (native Spanish speaker and fluent in French) 0208 542 0973, or
Nicola on 01895 823 139.
Warmly,
Indira and Nicola
Leaders
LLL West London
Saturday 10 September 2011
LA LECHE LEAGUE CONFERENCE COVENTRY FRIDAY 14TH & SATURDAY 15TH OCTOBER
This year's National Conference will take place in the Britannia Hotel Coventry CV1 5RP on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th October - the main programme is outlined below. The two day conference rates for LLL members is £60 until the end of September or £70 on the door (£80 for non-members and £90 on the door). Day rates are £40/£50 in advance or ££50/£60 on the door (members/non-members). Families are of course welcome (dad's/grannies etc to mind older kids) - it looks like being a great couple of days and we hope to see some of you there!
There are special accommodation deals available staying at the hotel. For more information and booking forms look at http://lllgbevents.blogspot.com/2011/08/main-programme-conference-2011.html
LLLGB Conference Programme FRIDAY October 14, 2011
09.45 Opening Address by Anna Burbidge, Chair of LLLGB
Pamela Morrison Weights, analysis, gain patterns, supplementation (mother’s milk/formula/nutri-prem). Techniques to preserve breastfeeding and maintain weight gain in a fragile or vulnerable baby.
13.30- 14.30 AnotherLook
11.15-12.15 Regulating Infant Formula
Expanding on his GOLD 11 presentation, George Kent explores how flaws in governments' regulation of infant formula systematically protect formula manufacturers while exposing infants to excessive risk.
LUNCH BREAK
1 hour 15 minutes
Marian Tompson Our keynote speaker takes us through the inception, development and successes of the fight to allow mothers to make informed choices about HIV status and breastfeeding.
10.00-11.00 My Passionate Journey
14.45-15.45 Panel Discussion : Lactaphobia in Medical & Care Settings
Chair: Dr Gareth Tudor-Williams. What to do/how to approach professionals who are fearful and/or misinformed about mother’s milk and breastfeeding.
16.00-1700 Celebrating Success LLLLeaders
3 case studies on dyads who succeeded despite initial problems. A brief outline of the issues, challenges and co-operation that eventually resulted in a happy and secure breastfeeding relationship for Mum & Baby.
Informal events continue – evening meal before Cabaret La Leche
LLLGB Conference Programme SATURDAY October 15, 2011
09.45 Anna Burbidge Introduces Marian Tompson
Marian Tompson How an outing to a picnic became a life journey of unexpected joys, blessings, friendships and an unbelievable amount of hard work. Mother to mother, woman to woman and at times, mother to politician!
11.15-12.15 AGM for LLLGB Members
OR
Reedy Hicky Tick Tock: Parenting By The Clock Strategies for helping mothers handle conflicting information, including scheduled feeding and sleep training.
LUNCH BREAK
1 hour 15 minutes
13.30- 14.30 Working With Health Professionals...
Jessica Williams How to communicate effectively in discussions with multi-disciplinary teams in order to preserve and protect breastfeeding with a fragile or underweight breastfed child.
Reedy Hicky Strategies and suggestions on how to overcome the avalanche of information and messages women are often swamped by in the last few months of pregnancy and the first few weeks of breastfeeding.
16.00-1700 Heat Treating Mother’s Milk
Pamela Morrison For when direct breastfeeding isn’t feasible but treated mother’s milk can still be given to the baby. An overview of current research and procedures.
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