THE group held its branch AGM recently at the Beacon Centre. It was a very positive meeting, in which we elected the committee and reviewed a successful year.

This year has seen the committee double in size and a number of events and new initiatives take place in Thurrock.

Thurrock NCT now has an active Facebook group with nearly 100 members and our first ever newsletter has just been distributed.

On top of this a number of ante-natal courses have been run for expectant parents and support has been given to those who already have families by arranging first aid courses and fun activities at our regular Messy Mornings.

We need to encourage more participation from our members and it is hoped with additional support we will be able to run a nearly new sale in the New Year. We have a number of forthcoming events which members and non members can get involved in.

Our next messy morning will take place on March 27 and there is a pamper evening planned for April. The next First Aid course is planned for February 17. Anyone wanting to get involved with the Thurrock NCT should contact Zoe Jarvis on 0844 24436297 or e-mail thurrockNCT@googlemail.com . To find out about ante-natal courses, call Carrie Ann Race 0844 2436 894 or e-mail bookings51@NCT.org.uk